Re: Patriotism and Citizenship

From: Brian D Williams (talon57@well.com)
Date: Tue Sep 10 2002 - 08:23:26 MDT


>From: Harvey Newstrom <mail@HarveyNewstrom.com>

>Except that I also see such a society as being worse than what we
>have now, and having less freedoms. I am not comparing this
>society to Bellamy's or libertarianism. I think it is too
>simplistic and causes more problems than it solves. I also don't
>see "rights" as things to be doled out be the government.
>"Rights" to me are more involved with being left alone and free
>from government interference rather than privileges granted by the
>government.

Out of genuine curiosity, how do you reconcile the above statement
with your open and unvarnished support of the Democratic party?

An organization that favors group, rather than individual rights,
and favors government interference at every level of existence.

Brian

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