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To: Father Terrence who wrote (56493)	9/30/1999 12:49:00 PM
From: Edwarda	Respond to of 108807

Although you are perhaps stating the case in overly strong terms, I am fundamentally in agreement with you, Terry. To see the the money I have earned taken from me and used to support activities that I deplore galls me, as does tripping over governmental interference every day of my life. That there is much good in this country does not excuse its failings.

To: Father Terrence who wrote (56493)	9/30/1999 4:04:00 PM
From: Michael M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Terrance -- I actually agree with most of what you say re. trends in government. What to do? Declare martial law for a few years -- sort everything out -- maybe hold elections eventually. Right this way Gen. Pinochet..... "My country, right or wrong," trivializes the blood sacrifice of millions who stepped forward when duty called -- "Special train for Atkins....." and all that. If that means you're a "red-neck," then, thank God for "red-necks." I'd like the government mostly out of my life too but it ain't going to happen in an enterprise of this size. You have absolute personal freedom to stay and fix it, stay and bitch, stay and engage in civil disobedience or leave. What's stopping you? Disagree with you 50/50 on drugs. Drugs DO wreck lives -- alcohol and smokes included. Just as "friends don't let friends drive drunk," maybe friends aren't supposed to let friends shoot up either. As for the arguments about decriminalization ending crime and despair in the 'hood -- get real. The predator class is not going on the endangered species list just because you can buy crack for under a buck at the 7/11. And, the wrecked, drugged-out-of-reality set isn't gonna get the call for extras in the remake of Sound of Music. Easy access to drugs for millions of people who have no other refuge is not going to improve their lot. Thanks for the response, Mike