I have noticed that so many responses to politically oriented questions tend to use the statement "If you don't like it then leave." Does anyone else find this reponse childlike and lacking insight? The fact is, America is a democracy with room for a mutitude of opinions. In fact, it is exactly this diversity that strengthens the democractic process. If we abided by this idea, then the view of the majority would be the only view ever to dominate the political landscape. If everyone that disagreed with current law and policy left the country then we would have one party, with one ideology, and one agenda. Essentially, we would have a fascist society. If everyone that disagreed packed their bags and moved, then we would never have had an American revolution in the first place, much less the abolishment of slavery and the civil rights movement that later followed. Without dissension, we would still be a British colony. Can't we think of a more intelligent response?
2006-07-12
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