I do believe that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional, but it so far hasn't been invoked on citizens without probably cause.
If you've been to a Airport your constitutional rights are gone without cause.
There are two causes. One is to prevent illegal good from being smuggled into or out of this country, and the other is because one morning in 2001 airplanes hit the Pentagon and World Trade Center, with another airplane bound for either the White House or the U.S. Capitol. I do not believe in sacrificing freedoms for safety in most cases, but there most certainly is a reasoning for airport security, which was lax until attacks on the United States.
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That's your opinion of governments and morality, you are entitled to it, and you are entitled to disagree with it just as much as I disagree with you. It's wonderful that we live in a country where we are entitled to argue and don't have to recite the same propaganda.
Oh I admit We do have some free speech but not like were the only ones.
The other countries only picked it up after we did; in the case of Europe and Japan, our reconstruction programs instituted free speech in some countries for the first time.
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That's not really what the point of a republic is. After all, Trump got elected and he has no previous political experience.
A republic is designed so that it is:
-More effective to vote (You elect people to vote for you as opposed to voting directly) -Harder to fix (Since one person doesn't equal one vote, you'd have to realistically go to the representative, and government officials in significant spots like that are generally less open to bribes) -Not decided by big pockets of people that generally have the same beliefs. New York and Los Angeles, both majority liberal, for example.
Still, I would agree that it is the best form of government for the above reasons. Direct democracies usually work effectively with no larger than maybe 1000 people.
That 3rd point has nothing to do with being a republic. That comes from the electoral college system. And ever since the Gilded Age, bribing politicians has been far too common. But other than that, I agree with you.
Yeah, my brain failed on that bit. I have no clue as to why. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The concentration camps were a really bad thing, and while FDR did have a lot of cons, I feel like they were outweighed by his pros.
Not to support the internment of Japanese-Americans during the time, but the phrase "concentration camp" is generally reserved for describing the camps the Nazis built for the Jews, gays, gypsies, etc. because it implies an intent for genocide. Just wanted to point it out; I don't have a problem with you calling them either.
Man, I keep getting the terms "concentration camp" and "internment camp" mixed up.
I feel like a republic is actually the best form of government, because the person in power is an experienced person.
That's not really what the point of a republic is. After all, Trump got elected and he has no previous political experience.
A republic is designed so that it is:
-More effective to vote (You elect people to vote for you as opposed to voting directly) -Harder to fix (Since one person doesn't equal one vote, you'd have to realistically go to the representative, and government officials in significant spots like that are generally less open to bribes) -Not decided by big pockets of people that generally have the same beliefs. New York and Los Angeles, both majority liberal, for example.
Still, I would agree that it is the best form of government for the above reasons. Direct democracies usually work effectively with no larger than maybe 1000 people.
"Experienced" wasn't the best term. I meant that the person in power will be someone who's a good leader according to the people, so the decisions would probably be smart ones. Direct democracy kind of exists in the form of referendums, and judging by Brexit, it doesn't always work perfectly.
That 3rd point has nothing to do with being a republic. That comes from the electoral college system. And ever since the Gilded Age, bribing politicians has been far too common. But other than that, I agree with you.
Yeah, my brain failed on that bit. I have no clue as to why. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Not to support the internment of Japanese-Americans during the time, but the phrase "concentration camp" is generally reserved for describing the camps the Nazis built for the Jews, gays, gypsies, etc. because it implies an intent for genocide. Just wanted to point it out; I don't have a problem with you calling them either.
Man, I keep getting the terms "concentration camp" and "internment camp" mixed up.
Just remember that two "c"s together is bad, but an "i" and a "c" is not as bad. I don't know how you'll remember that, though, you'll have to come up with something yourself.
My view of Government is that they all are bad, none are right on everything and all are non christian, and if its not Christian its of the Devil, I'm not saying fight it, were told to not do so.
So you like theocracy? OK, here's some. Not that in every one of these countries, women have practically no rights and going against Islam (Including being gay or transgender; both of which are also against Christianity) is punishable by death:
-Poor -Victims of insurgency -Victims of war (May or may not be related to insurgency) -Dictatorships (In this context with a leader with no term limit or a leader who has ran past his term limit) -Victims of civil war, if not more than one -Victims of famine -Victims of drought
Also, there's no rule that says, "If it isn't holy it's demonic." If that's so then why is purgatory even mentioned as a concept?
Exactly. Separation of church and state is one of the most important things for a government to work and be a good one.
I feel like a republic is actually the best form of government, because the person in power is an experienced person.
*Stares at USA* Experienced, maybe. A suitable person, no way.
I agree that our current president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but still, people voted for him, and if the people of America think he's good, then so be it. It's better than the people not having a choice in who becomes the leader.
Man, I keep getting the terms "concentration camp" and "internment camp" mixed up.
Just remember that two "c"s together is bad, but an "i" and a "c" is not as bad. I don't know how you'll remember that, though, you'll have to come up with something yourself.
*Stares at USA* Experienced, maybe. A suitable person, no way.
I agree that our current president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but still, people voted for him, and if the people of America think he's good, then so be it. It's better than the people not having a choice in who becomes the leader.
We need more people like you: Opposed to the result but supportive of the legitimacy. It's sad that people can get physically attacked (Including getting their hair lit on fire. Yes, that happened at a rally; look it up) for voicing support for differing beliefs nowadays.
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