2007-06-13 18:18:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I think it should be done very simply.
Make it a voluntary agreement.
Those who are willing to sacrifice some of their freedoms temporarily to win the war can, those who don't want to don't have to. HOWEVER...
...if there is an air raid, and they run to a shelter, they are not allowed it. After all, they would want to open the doors whenever they wanted to, whether it is safe or not, which would endanger everyone else, so they don't get access.
...if there are calls that involve enemies to the U.S., they should be investigated fully if suspected. We won't have to, as our phone records are open for inspection and don't require any extra effort. We WANT them to see we are not part of the enemy's efforts, and thus save them time searching, like a suspect that cooperates with the police to save them time so they can look for the real criminal.
...if we are attacked, they are not let behind safe lines, as they might open the gate or fences too soon and endanger everyone, or stand complaining that we are "restricting their freedom".
...what other "freedoms" would they like?
We don't owe them privacy. There is no "right to privacy". There is no "right to know" our national secrets. There is no "right to the Geneva Conventions" for enemy combatants who attack from behind women and children with no uniform through the use of terrorist tactics. If even a real soldier used no uniform they would no longer be covered by the Geneva Conventions and could be shot at will, NO military trial, under the Geneva Conventions.
President Bush is being lenient, and getting treated like dirt for it.
2007-06-13 18:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the sacrifice of Liberty is the price of freedom then what is the value of that freedom. The principle of Liberty IS freedom. This question is preposterous. Yes Freedom and Liberty do have to be won and often with blood - and you should be thankful to your forefathers that they chose to fight for Liberty without the sacrifice of Freedom!
2007-06-13 20:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by J John M T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fool. Do you not understand that Liberty and Freedom are the same thing! You are using Orwellian doublespeak! Read your history. We are not liberals. You are the Liberal Bolshevik. You hijacked my Republican party and made the only one thing stay true about it: The color RED!
You guys have minds like kids. When the freaking Dems were in power we were trying to limit government. Finally when we won an election you fools built the foundation of the largest Orwellian system to exist in Human History.
The war is not about Democracy and spreading it. We are not a Democracy you numb sculls. We were founded as a Constitutional Republic that forbids crap like the Patriot Act!
This is not supposed to be MOB RULE. or rule by fear. Roosevelt said it best: "If you want security, go to prison!" Franklin had one too: If you sacrifice liberty for security you deserve neither!" Is he a liberal too?
2007-06-13 18:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Correctlinguistics 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Ambrose Tighe... is that you?
Freedom isn't free, it costs $1.05. I think the problem that some people have with pushing the constitution is the fear of power begetting more power. It is much easier to limit power-grabs at the front-end than to take power from someone who is abusing it. See Venezuela. There is no reason that that could not happen in the US. I think this is the fear that many have, not that they are not patriotic, but that they fear the system might be compromised.
2007-06-13 18:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mark P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lets see you said that Freedom most be won by sacrificing some liberties. Is that like saying virginity can be kept by having some sex?
2007-06-13 18:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by The real Ed-Mike 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
There is a huge difference between having freedoms, like you see in Switzerland, a TRUE democracy, who doesn't feel the need to push its agenda all over the world and the bully pulpit you see this administration pushing....Get a clue...
Sacrificing freedoms for security doesn't work....
2007-06-13 18:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's true. To be free you must sacrifice your freedom. Is that really you, George?
BTW, Iraq and Afghanistan have nothing to do with Americans freedom. We can't be conquered by the Taliban, or Al Qaeda, or Saddam, or anybody else. Terrorism is just a nuisance.
2007-06-13 18:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
We have to sacrifice our liberty and our blood to achieve liberty????
2007-06-13 19:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sageandscholar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...
and will Cons every figure out how to run the country without walking on others? NO....
Will any politician regardless of his/her slant on the world stop running our country into the ground? NO....
Will we every figure out how to communicate? One can hope.
2007-06-13 18:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by larryrickman2000 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
We sacrificed liberties during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. We're all still free to do as we please. We are not confined to our homes, there are no curfews, food and/or energy isn't being rationed, so I don't see what all the WHINING is about. If the liberals supported the troops the war would be over by now.
2007-06-13 18:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by BRICK 3 · 1⤊ 7⤋