TY Tangy. Did you read that link? I applaud everyone's concern for our Country/union. All sides.
It is appropriate.
It is also appropriate (in today's mediaworld) to pay heed to what the neighbor you disagree with is SAYING.
We must learn to understand the validity of others viewpoint(s).
I'm not an idealogue BUT, I am socially a classic liberal. (Fiscally I'm on the right!)
I want freedom. I MUST give you freedom.
And that applies to people or lifestyles I might not agree with.
I just can't abide any American who claims it's OK to use Law to thrust their views on others.
This Country was not agreed to and ratified without the Bill of Rights. (The 1st 10 Amendments)
That's why it took from 1776 to 1787 (?) for the Constitution to be ratified (partly).
The protection of the MINORITY is paramount to our Republic. It is that principle that distinguishes us from a pure democracy. WE are not a democracy. The majority viewpoint (WHATEVER it is at any specific time) does/can NOT override the minority's freedom to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness----as THEY see it, not ME or You.
Within our Laws, of course. And our understanding of reality, I suppose.
The Law (and the Constitution) has to be flexible enough to respond to changing realities----as WE figure them out. (The Globe used to be flat, right?)
That's why I believe the Constitution must be"alive"---------it can't be limited to just the words used (on paper, at that moment) but, rather, to their precise intent (without undue inference, or manipulation!). The Law needs to breathe but NOT be used by small minds for political (or other) manipulation.
An example is that the Law should NOT be used to manipulate lawful behavior, yet we've allowed that, and it's been done to us! for decades--Longer, really)
We must wake up and demand real leadership and personal freedom.......... and accept the personal responsibility that comes along with Freedom.
AND truly give it our our neighbor.............no matter how deplorable or despicable you think they are!
End of sermon.
Gawd, we need to get our Simball back.............. lol
7/18/2018 1:45 PM (edited)