11-21-2002, 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
I disagree to some extent, there, MagiK. One of the Brits in Parliament representing the colonies - and I apologize for forgetting who it was - wrote regarding a proposed legislation which would in effect make any colonial ship on the seas without the proper Stamp Act papers a pirate vessel. And, in the days where many British Navy Sailors made fair fortunes off of privateering pirate ships, this was bound to have a big impact. This representative basically said, quite eloquently, "I know I supported this in theory once, but now it has come to my attention that it would have a huge impact on those I represent, who are all opposed to it, and since I represent them, I must do what is best for them."
Hell, if you're someone who is so firmly grounded in their "plank" that you will not budge or bend when it comes time to re-evaluate something, you are obviously beyond growing and maturing as a person, beyond critical thought, and not, IMHO, worthy of my vote.
The reed which does not bend must break.
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I didn't say you had to be adamant about it, just not whipping back and forth in the breeze so fast that you make a fair immitation of a flag.
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