One poster on this site even suggested that all cars be fitted with machines that would not allow your car to start if you have alcohol on your breath (you know the kind that are put on the cars of people convicted of DUI) This willingness to surrender our Constitutional rights is scary to me. In the word of Patrick Henry GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!
2007-05-14 13:26:13 · 9 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I want my freedom, I want for myself and others to be personally responsible, to take care of themselves and their families.
I follow the constitution and Bill of Rights and the basic tenets of the Ten Commandments, those support my moral compass.
I will not trade my freedom for anything.
Americans are so enamored of equality that they would rather be equal in slavery than unequal in freedom.
Alexis de Tocqueville
2007-05-17 07:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because it's been a while since a generation of Americans had to fight for thier freedom. Yeah, the last couple generations have metaphorically 'fought' for various causes, and there have been these small-scale undeclared wars. But, it's not the same thing as fighting an enemy you know has attacked American soil (like the Japanese in WWII).
Of course, we have been fighting such an enemy for 6 years now, but it's not until that conflict has been won (if it ever can be), and the people who fought it have thier turn in positions of leadership that we'll see a greater, /genuine/, apreciation for freedom in American political discourse.
2007-05-14 13:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father fought through out WW11,the Korean War and was an adviser in the Viet Nam War. Before he pass away last year he said "All I have fought for(freedom) and promised by the government have all been taken away".
What else will be next.
2007-05-14 13:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people of the United States have been subjected to "brain washing" for many years now, starting in the schools and it's now part of our everyday life.
And unless something is done soon, it will continue to get worse. We are no longer in control of our government, but rather they control us. A "government of the people, by the people and for the people" is no longer in effect, and is nothing but a distant dream.
2007-05-14 13:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Couldn't agree with you more,Ethan. They are slowly picking off our rights and freedoms! You must have insurance,you must wear a seatbelt,you can't smoke ,you can't beat your wife and kids, you have to pay for lazy baztards to sit on their arsses etc. etc. TIME TO TAKE UP ARMS!!!!!!!! GOOOO HOKIES!!!!
2007-05-14 13:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In 1776 our founding fathers sacrificed their safety for their liberty. Now we sacrifice our liberties for the illusion of safety.
2007-05-14 13:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well you had a point there but then your example wasnt a good one.
You are saying you want the right to drink and drive?
2007-05-14 13:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bingo, brother!
2007-05-14 14:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Wait and see
2007-05-14 13:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋