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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Blind vs. discerning patriotism: 3 of 58
"The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher standard."- George McGovern What powerful words those are. Yet these days patriotism has become synonymous with blindly supporting one's government regardless of its course. It hasn't alway... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should governments try to manipulate the personal behavior of citizens?: 5 of 21
Though manipulation of society is commonplace among governments, whether they be Democratic, Collectivist, Totalitarian, or otherwise, it should never be tolerated. Individuals must always remain vigilant in the protection of their neighbor's liberty, for that is the only way to ensure their own. The dirty truth is that wh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Healthcare legislation viewed with an eye on huge deficits: 4 of 7
The problem with government-sponsored health care, or any government-sponsored program for that matter, is that it is highly inefficient. Under Obama's plan, the government would step in and offer a cheaper form of health insurance based on the current Medicare system, thereby causing private insurance to be more competiti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Is the US Constitution a "living" document, which should change over time?: 3 of 4
When one refers to the Constitution as being a "living" document, they are referring to their ability to interpret the meaning behind the words written as they relate to today's society. This should be the first clue that the Constitution is, in fact, not a "living" document. By reading the debates given at the time by the va... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Why are all US constitutional amendments individual rights excepting for the 2nd?: 2 of 2
In June of 2008 the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment refers to an individual's right to bear arms. Though it has taken 217 years, "Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia [writing for the majority] said that an individual right to bear arms is supported by 'the historical narrative' both before and after the Second ... More..