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A key difference between politicians today is a fundamental belief in people. Most Dems feel people are stupid, and the government is in a better position to make decisions that affect their lives. Most Reps feel that people should largely be left to succeed or fail on their own.
What do you think about the mountain of legislation designed to keep them from themselves?
You've already touched on "victimless" or "moral" crimes. I don't disagree with your basic belief, but you'll have a hell of a time selling the idea to middle America.
Taxes are too high, especially for someone like me. I don't think I should be working until June of every year just to pay my tax bill. How would you address this?
Finally, from a philosophical perspective, what should the role of the US be on the world stage? Are we the world's police? Should we be involved in every dispute? Use Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and Haiti as examples.
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