You're wrong Mike, the federal government is much more oppressive and intrusive than it was 50 years ago, even 100 years ago. It seems to become worse each decade.
The problem is unconstitutional laws that are passed, federal judges unconstitutional rulings that are not challenged, and the ability of the federal government to skirt or subvert individual and/or State rights via an intricate network of regulatory agencies and regulations (which aren't laws but have the same effect).
I can tell you that there is not one candidate that I can morally support at the national level. In point of fact, I am almost 100% opposed to their political philosophy and the direction they are moving this country.
It galls me when I realize the State continually coerces me to give up part of my wealth to them while using most of that money to fill the coffers funding programs I am diametrically opposed to as a matter of principle.
You actually suggest "My Country, Right or Wrong"? -- the cry of 1960s rednecks in response to Vietnam War protestors? I don't think so. The United States is blowing it and trillions of dollars of its wealth are being consistently misspent and millions of its citizens have become numb to the almost daily violation of their originally recognized rights and accept the oppression like sheep being led to slaughter.
As for drugs, which were once all legal, if true individual liberty existed in the U.S. like it once did (except for the truly long-suppressed African-Americans during most of U.S. history), then manufacturers and processors would be absolutely free to market their wares through any media they chose (something that has been denied alcohol and cigarette manufacturers -- which is also unconstitutional). In that case, if your child was "of age" and decided to try the "New, Improved Acapulco Gold" there is not a damn thing you could do to stop them from trotting down to the local supermart to pick up a pack. Many jails would be empty and the federal government would spend its time making sure the rights of its citizens were protected here and abroad.
I have traveled extensively throughout the world, and just because the U.S. is better in some areas does not mean it is the best society across the board. Nor does being a superpower and the wealthiest nation on earth excuse the trend to limit Americans' individual liberties, nor rob them of their wealth. Some say people want to pay taxes, "their fair share" -- then I say, maybe they are right! OK. Then let's make it voluntary. Let people pay as much or as little as they want on their earned and unearned income. How's that for a plan? |
