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Re: Government's role [Was: Re: What happened?]
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Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:38:18 GMT
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Chris,
"Christopher L. Weeks" wrote:
> I'm not speaking for Larry here, but some Libertarians agree that the
> government is big and needs to be scaled back, but don't believe that
> the original concept of our government is without flaw. I would be
> gladdened by what you suggest, but it would just grow out of control
> again. And democracy is flawed. The whole deal with democracy is that
> the majority gets to push the minorities around and I think that's a bad
> system. (It beats minorities pushing majorities around - which is what
> it replaced - but ideally no one would be pushed around.)
I would disagree with your definition of democracy in terms of minorities being
pushed around, but I think that everyone should be treated the same in terms of
law, etc. I don't think anyone deserves special treatment for anything. OK, I'll
bite. What do you suggest in terms of a replacement for democracy?
> Out of curiosity, which ones?
There was something about experimenting with fetal tissue, I just can't agree
with. That was the biggest one, but I don't think it is an issue that is that
critical to the country, it is more of a moral objection because of my religious
beliefs more than anything. I am not thrilled with abortion either, but I don't
let that be my all in all in voting and the like. I don't know if legalizing
drugs is a good idea or not, I have heard numerous discussions on it from both
sides, (I usually say if you are that uneducated, go ahead, don't make me pay
for your problems!)
> No. I don't. I don't think that we (as a group) need to forcibly
> extract payment for _any_ certain things from citizens.
I don't see too much of a choice on things right now, I understand your feelings
on not getting taxed, but how would things work? Realistically, how would
anything work, as for roads, defense, etc. Is there a philosophy you believe in,
or are you thinking in anarchy terms? (I am confused on your position, so I need
some clarification.)
> Not just social spending, but defense, roads, everything. You
> republicrats are only a little better than the demopublicans IMO.
No, most politicians, I agree with your statement (republicrats, etc.) , simply
because of the money and power that they are dealing with. I am talking about
political philosophies, not necessary what we have now. I am a devout
conservative, not necessarily a devout "party" person. , I do not believe in
anything the Democratic Party believes in, much less Leftism in all, if I was in
office and had the possibility of changing things, I would, but that is not how
the system works. I hope I would not be associated with the Democratic party. I
don't know why some Republicans are Republicans, honestly, there voting record
and conduct clearly makes them liberal, if not socialist.
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> --
> Sincerely,
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> Christopher L. Weeks
> central Missouri, USA
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| (...) In what way do you disagree with my take on democracy? It's the rule of the people - by vote - so as long as 51% of the people who vote think it's OK to kill me, then politically (if not morally) it is. Right? Wrong? Libertopia would be an (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I'm not speaking for Larry here, but some Libertarians agree that the government is big and needs to be scaled back, but don't believe that the original concept of our government is without flaw. I would be gladdened by what you suggest, but (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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