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Originally Posted by powerclown
Understood...I see it as an obligation and the price to pay for living in a civilized, advanced society. Any society enlightened enough to allow any of its citizens the opportunity to own their own piece of land free and clear, get an advanced education, bear arms independently, run ones own business as he sees fit, should also import a certain amount of responsibility to the others in that society. A large, co-op antfarm if you will.  |
I agree with your overall premise but am concerned with the limitations of your list of things being allowed by our enlightened society. Even so your point about our responsibilty to others is a good one.
"Own piece of land free and clear"
Until some polititian wants it for their brother in law to build a shopping center. Also many people who think they own their property are foreclosed on because they cannot afford the taxes.
"Bear arms"
Only stripped down weapons that fire one shot at a time and do not look nasty. It seems like every year they are trying to take away even these.
"Run one's business as he sees fit"
No way can we do this. We can't hire and fire at will and in many cases can't even choose who we want to do business with. Not to mention the numerous regulations some designed to limit competition and protect polititians campaign contributors, etc..