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Re: An armed society...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 24 Jan 2002 04:24:36 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mike Petrucelli writes:
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> > I am tired of the ignorance and hypocrisy of modern america. I'd rather
> > live somewhere where everyone at least acknowledges the corruption of the
> > system rather than somehow try to justify every stupid thing the system
> > does. The idea of the U.S. is a good one. But it requires a tireless and
> > educated citizenry, which is no longer viable in an age of increasing
> > specialization in almost everything -- few could be expected to know
> > everything that would be expected of them. I doubt the U.S. will last in
> > its intended, or current form, very much longer.
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> > I know this because we are arguing about whether or not a FUNDAMENTAL right
> > even exists, or is in fact protected. Imagine how many bigger issues fair
> > in our system...
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> Wouldn't it be nice if Americans woke up before they have to learn the hard
> way. Well Thomas Jefferson at least knew that we would one day reach the point
> where the Declaration of Independance would need to be re-issued. It is nice
> to know that not everyone is living in an idealistic bubble.
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> Let's try and pop it again.
> So long as Greed (i.e. the root of all evil) exists so will the necessity of
> the right to bear arms.
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> -Mike Petrucelli
amen
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| (...) Wouldn't it be nice if Americans woke up before they have to learn the hard way. Well Thomas Jefferson at least knew that we would one day reach the point where the Declaration of Independance would need to be re-issued. It is nice to know (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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