What could any red blooded American possibly have against Mitt Romeny's religion. The Mormans (officially the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints) represent a true American made religion; not the Baptists, or the or the Methodists and certainly not the Catholics. In short the LDS is as American as baseball, hot dogs, and Mom's store bought Apple pie. Actually more so, considering that none the three items mentioned have truly American origins.
So why the big hoopla over Mitt Romney 's faith?
Ignorance is the only possible culprit. Freedom of religion is protected in the U.S. Constitution in case some of you may have forgotten. If you're uncomfortable with this reality then maybe you should move over here to Germany where the only two accepted state religions are Catholicism and Lutheranism and everything else, including the Baptists, are considered a sect...right next to Scientology.
Showing posts with label historical perspective. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historical perspective. Show all posts
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
The Patriot Act Must Go!
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin in 1755
I was talking to a Russian colleague at work the other day. The subject of personal liberty came up. I'll call my friend "Ivan". Ivan suggested to me that giving up personal liberties for the sake of protection is not necessarily a bad thing. I disagreed of course. I vehemently argued that I don't need the State to watch over my telephone lines, internet connections, and daily routines about the city, in order to keep me and my family safe. I'll take my chances, thank you very much.
Ivan couldn't understand my logic and, I expected as much. He's the product of the old Soviet system. Ivan truly believes that the government knows much better about how we should live our lives than we do. Fair enough. Like I said, Ivan's a product of his environment. Things become a little bit disconcerting, however, when I hear an American say the same thing.
I nearly fell over in disbelief a few months ago upon hearing an American being interviewed about the so-called "Patriot Act" say, "Hey, if it keeps me and my family safe from them terrorists over there in Iraq, then I don't mind giving up a little freedom."
Well, I mind. I also have the comfort and profound joy of knowing that Ben Franklin minded as well.
I sometimes wonder if Americans have any sense of historical perspective or, if the sum of their historical prowess can be found in a 3rd grade history book. I shudder to think the latter.
Your's truly will not vote for any candidate who chooses to retain the Patriot Act in any way shape or form. That leaves me but with one choice...that nut case, Ron Paul.
I was talking to a Russian colleague at work the other day. The subject of personal liberty came up. I'll call my friend "Ivan". Ivan suggested to me that giving up personal liberties for the sake of protection is not necessarily a bad thing. I disagreed of course. I vehemently argued that I don't need the State to watch over my telephone lines, internet connections, and daily routines about the city, in order to keep me and my family safe. I'll take my chances, thank you very much.
Ivan couldn't understand my logic and, I expected as much. He's the product of the old Soviet system. Ivan truly believes that the government knows much better about how we should live our lives than we do. Fair enough. Like I said, Ivan's a product of his environment. Things become a little bit disconcerting, however, when I hear an American say the same thing.
I nearly fell over in disbelief a few months ago upon hearing an American being interviewed about the so-called "Patriot Act" say, "Hey, if it keeps me and my family safe from them terrorists over there in Iraq, then I don't mind giving up a little freedom."
Well, I mind. I also have the comfort and profound joy of knowing that Ben Franklin minded as well.
I sometimes wonder if Americans have any sense of historical perspective or, if the sum of their historical prowess can be found in a 3rd grade history book. I shudder to think the latter.
Your's truly will not vote for any candidate who chooses to retain the Patriot Act in any way shape or form. That leaves me but with one choice...that nut case, Ron Paul.
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