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Originally posted by geep
In a democracy, whether one likes what their government does or not does not release them from the fact that they are responsible for it. It's far easier to complain than to do something to change the way government behaves.
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Then do some research about media/official/right wing responses to rallies and civil disobedience practiced by American citizens. Other than that, I agree. Anyone can talk the talk.
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Bashing it for what it is makes you nothing more than someone who hates. Working hard to change the minds of your fellow citizens supports the democratic process and is what this country stands for. If your opinion runs against the will of the people, then you must simply work harder to change their opinion.
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Let's focus on this community. Who's bashing? And who's criticizing for change? Unfortunately, to change public opinion, you must take a stand against one part or another of the government's policy...or else what is the point of criticisms.
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Dr. King worked to change public opinion, not just criticize the country. That is the difference between someone like Martin Luther King and the average member of the "Blame America First" crowd. I think you can love America for what it is and not for the people who make up it’s policy.
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This so called "Blame America first" crowd also uses peaceful protest and civil disobedience. Putting such a label on the group is unfair. Who else is there to blame? Are we to blame Canada for the problems here at home? Of course it's "Blame America". That's the foundation of our country. Checks and balances.
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Oddly enough, isn't that what the students in Iran are trying to do? Aren't they trying to take responsibilty for what their government is and change it?
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That's great. But it is American influenced propaganda. And we've seen in the past and recently how well American installed "democratic" governments are.
The real defenders of democracy are those who accept and utilize all view points and not simply supress it. Anti Government does not make me Anti America. America is more than these crooked curropt rich powerful men who above all else want more power.