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Politics : SI Member Vote 2004/SubjectMarks Only For Bush -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Rarebird who wrote (121)	8/8/2004 8:57:54 AM
From: richardred	Respond to of 812

Rarebird-If I remember right. The universal health care idea was soundly defeated when the Clintons brought up the matter. Remember, when Republicans took control of the Senate first term. IMO-In the US it's the quality of healthcare that matters to most.

To: Rarebird who wrote (121)	8/8/2004 12:13:22 PM
From: Wildstar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 812

However, the government protects the people through universal healthcare just the same way a nation's army does. How can a "right" be something granted to one person based on an obligation of another person to provide it?

To: Rarebird who wrote (121)	8/9/2004 2:39:06 PM
From: No Mo Mo	Respond to of 812

....Human Rights with the US Constitution either. They both evolve like Life." Or, as I heard an astute political writer say recently, "The US Constitution is a wonderful example of 18th century political thought. VERY cutting edge...for its time." For better or worse, the world is a much different place now.

To: Rarebird who wrote (121)	8/11/2004 11:08:41 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Respond to of 812

Check Non-Article V. Message 20402834 BTW, is freedom of speech just a quaint, old fashioned, outdated 18th century idea too? Or you ready to admit that that is a fallacious argument?