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1. Gun control-I take the position that 4 of our 9 justices of the supreme court took. That basically we dont need a well regulated militia any longer therefore not needing to guarantee the right of arms. That obviously isnt exactly what our justices said. But they voted for D.C s right to ban guns.
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So basically, you're just bitterly holding to what a MINORITY of justices voted on? Funny how you key on the first part of the amendment (the part about a militia, but you totally discredit the second part (stating that the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.) That's not a "conditional" line. It's absolute. The "right" shall not be infringed.
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2.Economics- I'm a Keynesian nuff said really.
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But isn't the biggest tenet of Keynesian economics a lowering of interest rates? That goes against your own liberalism.
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3.Foreign policy-I dont support non interventionism as a proper way to uphold peace and security.
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I have to agree with you there. Total non-interventionism is a sure way to war...after being attacked by outside forces.
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4. I believe Campaign finance is able to be to be heavily regulated not necessarily that i always support it but i believe that as money imo is not speech it is perfectly acceptable to regulate it.
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I don't think libertarians really care about this. However, heavy regulation seems more of a liberal notion to me, actually.
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5.Drugs-I dont want them legalized not even marijuana by legalizing after in the past saying its bad we condone it. Parents try to keep drugs from their kids why make it harder for them?I must admit i got that particular idea about parents from the West Wing ( such a good show )
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You're basing your ideas on a fictional television show? Legalizing (and taxing) certain drugs is not a bad thing, as long as there are strict laws in place to effectively deal with those who commit crimes while under the influence. This is the basis of the libertarian view.
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6.Healthcare- I support universalized healthcare.
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Socialist health care has proven to be ineffective. The only folks who support this, are the failures of society who would rather spend their money on creature comforts, rather than necessities, and the dregs who are an economic drain on society anyway.
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7.I support the idea of welfare i realize our particular system has many flaws but i think that there is alot to lose by getting rid of it. I believe helping the less fortunate is admirable and necessary to society.
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There's a BIG difference between "the less fortunate" and "leeches." The libertarian perspective is that people are only as successful as the limits they impose on themselves. If you're a loser who sponges off the government, then that's the restriction you put on yourself. Stop being a bum, and go get a job.
07-09-2008, 02:08 PM
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