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To: Reilly Diefenbach who wrote (300698)	12/29/2010 10:34:54 AM
From: Robin Plunder	Respond to of 306849

"What's wrong with just using the old limitations on the power of government? I think they'd work pretty well just as they were written, but unfortunately nobody much pays attention to them." yes, that is what we need, unfortunately our current political parties do not support limitations on govt. 1)Democrats: committed to idea that purpose of govt is to express compassion to those in need...so they want unlimited access to the property of the citizens to support aid to others. (interesting to note that they adhere to this view fanatically, avoiding all discussion of a proper foundation for govt...I think this is because this commitment is religious in nature, ie, compassion is an expression of God's love. Their political view is theological rather than based on the nature of man...leading us to destructive policies in this world.) ie, the function of govt is to protect our life, liberty,and property...which was the commonly accepted view at the time of our founding fathers. 2) Republicans: committed to duty and patriotism, from a religious basis...rather than a focus on compassion, they focus on the ten commandments as the basis for govt: They want unlimited govt to enforce the ten commandments, and are fanatical to the extent of avoiding examination of the roots of their view, and subjecting it to rational criticism. Mixed in with this is a respect for property (thou shalt not steal?), leading to ties with business community...and openness to influence by lobbyists for business. This has resulted in a take-over of our govt by business. IMO, we need to re-examine the foundation of govt...ie, what is its purpose? and build a new party around a type of govt that is more appropriate for human life on earth. We need life, we need freedom to pursue our goals (to support our life), and we need protection of property (as property is our means of sustaining our lives). rp

To: Reilly Diefenbach who wrote (300698)	12/29/2010 11:39:33 AM
From: Broken_Clock	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

I agree...so....we need a new party, along with new limitations on the power of govt? What's wrong with just using the old limitations on the power of government? I think they'd work pretty well just as they were written, but unfortunately nobody much pays attention to them. +++++++++ addthis.com Lunchbox mix-up leads to charges for Sanford teen News Alerts to your Email & Cell Phone Breaking News 7am Headlines Noon Headlines 4pm Headlines Video Alerts 1 / 2 RELATED Sanford teen suspended over knife Site Search SANFORD, N.C. — An athletic and academic standout in Lee County said a lunchbox mix-up has cut short her senior year of high school and might hurt her college opportunities. Ashley Smithwick, 17, of Sanford, was suspended from Southern Lee High School in October after school personnel found a small paring knife in her lunchbox. Smithwick said personnel found the knife while searching the belongings of several students, possibly looking for drugs. “She got pulled into it. She doesn’t have to be a bad person to be searched,” Smithwick’s father, Joe Smithwick, said. The lunchbox really belonged to Joe Smithwick, who packs a paring knife to slice his apple. He and his daughter have matching lunchboxes. “It’s just an honest mistake. That was supposed to be my lunch because it was a whole apple,” he said. Ashley Smithwick said she had never gotten in trouble before and was surprised when the principal opened her lunchbox and found the knife. The teen was initially given a 10-day suspension, then received notice that she was suspended the rest of the school year. "I don’t understand why they would even begin to point the finger at me and use me as an example," she said. This month, Ashley Smithwick, a soccer player who takes college-level courses, was charged with misdemeanor possession of a weapon on school grounds. She is no longer allowed to set foot on campus. “They made it sound like it was a big ol’ buck knife that you’re out here hunting with,” Joe Smithwick said. Darla Cole, the chief school resource officer in Lee County, told WRAL News she could not comment on the case. Lee County Superintendent Jeff Moss told the Sanford Herald that he can’t discuss the specifics of the case, but school policy allows principals to consider the context of each case and determine discipline. Moss said students who accidentally carry a weapon and report it to teachers will get a light punishment. If teachers find it, he said, the discipline is harsher. “When the principals conduct their investigations, what typically is fleshed out is the true intent,” he told the newspaper. “Bottom line is we want to ensure every child feels safe on our campus.” Ashley Smithwick is completing her coursework online through Central Carolina Community College. She said she worries the case will affect her college prospects. “When you have a criminal record no school’s going to look at you,” she said. “I have a pretty nice talent. I’m good at playing soccer and that talent is just wasted now.”