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RE: Perception, Reality and Truth
I think that's the point he was trying to make...just because you don't understand something (e.g. blocking access to a Recruitment Center) doesn't make it un-patriotic
It's not that I don't understand the behaviour, rather their behaviour was in fact preventing another individual by physical means from exercising THEIR right to enter the recruiting office. THAT is the un-patriotic action.
So now you're saying that you wouldn't advocate nation-wide participation in healthcare?
Mandatory participation, when I'm already participating in a system that works fine for me and I can afford? Nope..not at all. I believe in supplying Health Care to those who cannot afford it. I can, and I like mine so let me pay for it myself. Don't force me to be a part of your system. I don't for one minute believe that her plan is what the majority wants; nor do I believe we need to raise any taxes to pay for it. There's too much 'fat' in the US Government. Trim it down, balance the budget, and I'd bet you would find the money to pay for it. Go to a flat tax system, and you could reduce the IRS, thereby reducing coast. $433 million for a useless agency known as the FCC? Get rid of them and save the money. I'm sure there are others we can think. Spend money where it needs to be spent (can you say modernize the FAA? EPA/DNR/Forestry/Fish and Wildlife are woefully understaffed--I can go on.)
Your point here is poorly stated. By affirming that someone is in fact acting in an "immoral manner" you've negated your entire argument.
No, my point here is that I don't judge the PERSON, I judge the BEHAVIOR. I don't call it immoral, however I call it SIN.
What does that have to do with being un-patriotic, your logic at this point is questionable...
Energy Independence is vital to our national security--and no, I'm not merely parroting Rush or other conservative pundits, it's simple logic. If we depend on other countries (who also happen to be somewhat hostile toward us) to supply a bulk of our energy requirements, our Government is behaving un-patriotic. We should be able to supply our own energy needs internally, in the event of *any* supply shortage from overseas--regardless of the reason. The Oil Embargo of the 1970's should have taught us a lesson, but it hasn't.
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