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Subject: 
Re: Handgun Death Rate
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Date: 
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:48:22 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:

the process changes the constitution such that I found it morally
unacceptable I would have to reevaluate whether i could continue to reside
in the US, because I do not accept unconditional majority rule.

If you still thought you were right, and the state allowed criticism,
another option could be to stay and try to persuade others your view for
correct.

Sure, but in the mean time you'd be supporting evil.  Some people seem to find
that unacceptable.  The best short term option would be to stay, breaking the
law, and look for ways to change the system or better places to go.

But where would you go if you were to leave the USA in the manner you
describe above, which country has a system of government which you deem
appropriate?

That's the toughy.  Actually, my first impression is that the civilized parts
of Europe are in many ways better.  At the very least, I would feel like since
I decided to go there, they have a certain moral claim on expecting me to
follow laws and contribute socially.  I have also heard from many many sources,
that in Europe you can really see what you get for your tax money.  That would
be somewhat more appealing.  Also, there are several places in Africa that
would be interesting to expatriate to, why not move there?  Sure you'd live in
a dictatorship, but at least it would be a frontier style social setting.

Chris



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  Re: Handgun Death Rate
 
(...) If you still thought you were right, and the state allowed criticism, another option could be to stay and try to persuade others your view for correct. But where would you go if you were to leave the USA in the manner you describe above, which (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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