Aspects of America

[kandrathe]

I honestly don't really care who runs the country or care much about what the government does because it ultimately doesn't affect me a great deal. I don't have enough money that taxes (whether an increase or decrease in them) really matter much to me, and what someone's views on abortion or whatever are... why does that matter? Why is it the government's job to regulate that? Let the churches and other religious fanatics argue it till they're black in the face - it's not a big deal.

That said, I do believe that America is the best country to live in and be part of in the world (no offense to you Norwegians, of course:)) and that all these people running around and crying about tyranny and unfairness and whatever... just freaking leave and go to wherever you think the grass is greener. Once you're there for a few years, we'll talk again and see if you still feel the same way you did back then:P

British Documentary -- Five steps to Tyranny;

Step One - Us vs Them
Step Two - Follow Orders (Authority)
Step Three - Do "Them" Harm
Step Four - Stand By (Apathy)
Step Five - Exterminate "Them"

Why should you care? You don't live in Kosovo, or Rwanda, or Somalia... Yet. Hundreds of thousands of Americans, have died to preserve this notion of freedom as outlined in the Constitution. I am alarmed by how far down the road toward Tyranny we have progressed. In the "Us vs Them" model, just look at how much hatred there is in just this election. The outright hatred of Bush, of Republicans, or anyone religious. And, vice versa. There is no respect for alternative opinions, but rather a polarization and a willingness to humiliate and crush anyone who is not like minded.