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Originally Posted by waitingtables  I suggest you ask some Iraqis if they think it was worth the number of lost lives that we should fight the terrorists there. Is certainly wasn't better for them that we fight terrorists from around the world in their country. |
Perhaps we should ask the some 3 million Iraqis slaughtered under the regime of Saddam Hussein if it was worth it??? Oh that is right we cannot, they are already dead after having been tortured, raped and imprisoned.
While yes, there are some who died directly from the actions of the US in Iraq, the majority of those today who are dying are being killed by the terrorist. Why??? Because they have chosen to vote, to live their lives, and to rebuild their country. Thank God they have the courage to stand up in the face of this, for if it were any of our illustrious leftist who live in this country, they would just give up and go back to being raped and killed.
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Originally Posted by waitingtables I don't read anywhere in the Constitution that freedom of speech comes with responsibility. I would hope that people would choose to be responsible in their speech, but it isn't a requirement. And the right extends to all citizens, even actors. We don't have to agree with them or respect their opinion any more than we would someone else's. And it isn't just actors who have retarded opinions about our country, it's regular everyday people as well. They are free to say the stupidest things based on their uneducated opinions all the time. As it should be. |
So rights come with no responsibility. Nice try but I am not buying it. That is just a lame excuse. Anytime someone exercises there so-called rights, they have responsibility. Our Constitution was established on the basic ideal of freedom and citizenship in this great country, and the duties that go along with citizenship. Therein lies the responsibility. Celebrities are different they everyday folks, while yes they have a right to their opinions, because of the so-called celebrity that also allows their opinions to be heard by more than just their friends, or a people gathered in a room or public square. Because of the celebrity what they say is often reported and that goes over the public airways allowing their opinions to reach more than say would yours or mine would normally reach.
Baldwin opened his mouth, and then showed his true colors, that he was just a bag of wind, happy to take our money when we watch his shows, but unhappy when we wouldn't do as he said.
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Originally Posted by waitingtables There is no dishonor in seeking to bring to light and change some of the things that we have gotten wrong. To blindly support the actions and policies of this country doesn't make one a patriot, it actually harms our country. Because believe it or not, we make mistakes. I wonder if your opinion about questioning our government was the same during the Clinton impeachment. |
And I have no problem with people working to change what they think is wrong in this country. What I have a problem with is those who complain and complain and complain and then do nothing. They have the nerve to blame America for the ills of the world. They have the nerve to blame this adminstration for this alleged abuse, or that. They have the nerve to blame those who vote this way or that way for the troubles. All they do is blame, and cry, and it gets tiring. They have the energy to complain, but when it comes to doing they sit back. Well they get exactly what they deserve. Everyday men and women see something they think is wrong and they get involved. If you don't like something get out and change it, don't sit here and blame the politician, or the people who voted them into office. We did our duties citizens, time to do yours.
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