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Politics : Polite Political Discussion- is it Possible? An Experiment.
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To: J. C. Dithers who wrote (390)8/2/2006 8:59:11 AM
From: KonKiloRead Replies (1) of 1695
 
Our country has become splintered, and there are too many special interest groups posing too many "why nots." I'm tired of them.

While I can understand your frustration at seeing your ideal national identity slipping away, I must not only disagree, but also advocate just the opposite.

I think the whole idea of freedom is being able to express one's self without harming others. Societal norms change over time and are certainly not set in stone.

One of the chief disadvantages of federalization has been the homogenization of all states according to national norms.

I think each state should go back to having its own set of mores and customs. Why not allow polygamy in Utah, gay marriage in Mass and legal cannabis in CA, for instance?

We would still be one nation, but folks could go where they are most accepted and comfortable.

I know this is somewhat utopian, but I think it is desirable and doable.
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