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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: phyxter who wrote (41781)	10/2/2000 10:44:02 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 769667

Actually, it is very simple. Self- governance depends on the maintenance of decency, responsibility, and self- discipline. Otherwise, it is a recipe for decadence and the eventual overthrow of the rule of law by a demagogue. Therefore, we have an interest in promoting certain values as a society, and government has a role in support of values- laden institutions, such as the family, the school, the church, and various charitable groups, clubs, and civic organizations. Further, the law ought to consistently reflect these values. We do not support the legalization of those drugs that are most potent in their psychological effects or in the creation of dependency, for example. We do not support the legalization of prostitution. Although there is some disagreement among conservatives about where to draw the line, we generally agree to oppose "abortion on demand", without regard even to fetal viability, as a devaluation of human life and grotesque attack upon the sacredness of maternity. We do not want to penalize success by confiscatory taxation, and we do not want to subsidize indolence by expecting nothing of those who receive welfare. We do not want aggressive attacks on all customs by which the people solemnize and celebrate what they hold dear, but seek the least offensive solution to conflicts over the role of such observances. In general, conservative Republicans are trying to preserve the conditions of liberty by tending to "social ecology".....

To: phyxter who wrote (41781)	10/3/2000 12:53:48 AM
From: Frank Griffin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

I agree with you regarding the abortion issue and the Republicans. However, there are many active Republicans who are pro choice. In other areas, I cannot see how you wouldn't have more freedom and opportunity with the Republican over the Democrat. I don't think a Libertarian would want to take over the health care system. I don't think we would be ahead with government running it. I can't cite you chapter and verse but I saw a television show about the VA Hospitals and I believe Medicare. It showed they paid 10 to 20 times more for equipment and medical supplies than the private sector. They have contracts they have to honor and do not get good bids. I think government is by it's very nature wasteful and the private sector can do nearly anything better than government. I can buy the Libertarian very much and wish they were a viable party. I cannot buy the Democrats for reasons I have stated before. I consider them really power hungry and want a centralized government with high taxes and many programs. Most wasteful and poorly managed.