Since the discussion evolved, I have moved it here to keep the thread on-track.
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I see Democrats as a mixed bag. While they strive to create freedom for the oppressed, they burden the rest of us with religious-type laws against victimless crimes, with the increased taxes you mention to support their oppression.
Not all Democrats are evil. Many are people devoted to equality. If they were equally dedicated to freedom and minimal government they would have my support.
But the party is misguided. I have a friend in jail for the rest of his life in California. He was decorated as a hero in Vietnam, he has 2 purple hearts, a silver star, a bronze star and an ARCOM. He saved many American and Vietnamese lives between 1968 and 1970.
Because he did not register his seven firearms in California (many were legal war trophies, some not even functional), he 'earned' seven consecutive 10-year terms. 10 years for each firearm. Laws created by Democrats. Victimless crimes; he hurt no one, and was in no danger of doing so.
I believe in a Libertarian viewpoint, but don't support current Libertarian candidates because of their extreme views.
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Originally posted by mel
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Not all Democrats are evil. Many are people devoted to equality. If they were equally dedicated to freedom and minimal government they would have my support.
But the party is misguided. I have a friend in jail for the rest of his life in California. He was decorated as a hero in Vietnam, he has 2 purple hearts, a silver star, a bronze star and an ARCOM. He saved many American and Vietnamese lives between 1968 and 1970.
Because he did not register his seven firearms in California (many were legal war trophies, some not even functional), he 'earned' seven consecutive 10-year terms. 10 years for each firearm. Laws created by Democrats. Victimless crimes; he hurt no one, and was in no danger of doing so.
I believe in a Libertarian viewpoint, but don't support current Libertarian candidates because of their extreme views.
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