Blaine, I guess I'm not the only one that mauls stuff like this over in my mind. The way I see it, alot of folks just don't have enough common sense or responsability to live totaly free of government interference. If I ever arrive at a reasonable conclusion, I'll let you know. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
That being said, I'll tell you how I see it Others may or may not agree with my take. There is only one guy I can be responsable for, and I got to look him in the eye every morning to shave. In his heart, he believes that maturity and decency cannot be legislated, and any attempt to is wrong.
We have laws against driving while talking on cell phones, drinking & driving, leaving infants unattended, and on and on. Folks still do it. We also have laws against robbery and murder. Folks still do that too.
The only way to enforce all these laws on everyone equally, is constant supervision. Even though I do none of these things, the simple idea of "Big Brother" constantly peering over my shoulder leaves a hollow feeling in my chest. And I believe that all these unenforcable laws lead us in that direction.
Remeber that guy I said about being accountable to? I just cannot go on voting for someone I don't like, trust or agree with, just because the other choice is worse yet. If I do, he keeps me up at night.
I guess I realize it's a no win situation, but after all, I've still got to shave. 7mm
"Preserving the Constitution, fighting off the nibblers and chippers, even nibblers and chippers with good intentions, was once regarded by conservatives as the first duty of the citizen. It still is." � Wesley Pruden
