07-18-2002, 01:13 PM | #31 | |
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If you are not outraged, you are not paying attention.
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07-18-2002, 01:16 PM | #32 | |
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"Or perhaps you didn't know that a Republican congressman won't listen to a 15-year-old Liberitarian who has no such patriotic views or any power at all" That is just a cop out, an excuse to not do anything. The TRUTH is, you do not KNOW what the congressman or senator will or will not think about what you write to him/her. Just because you cannot vote this year does not mean he isn't wanting you for a constituant later. (By the way you don't have to tell him your party affiliation) Children and groups of children have succeeded in getting legislation passed before. You can't expect the people in government to read your mind. To date I have personally had great success with writing to my Congressman and or Senator (oh and Im a Libertarian/Independant when it comes to voting) I have had them help fix personal problems and I have been part of campaigns to get laws changed....it appears to ME (just my impression here) that most of the people complaining about what the government does or does not do..have never taken any action to voice their views...except to bitch at their friends or neighbors which accomplishes nothing. |
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07-18-2002, 01:20 PM | #33 | |
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07-18-2002, 01:23 PM | #34 | |
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If you are not outraged, you are not paying attention.[/QUOTE] question for you...if those "less ethical" allies captured the terror suspects and have them in their custody (or we are holding them for those allies)...what right does the US have to dictate how those prisoners should be treated? I mean after all we can't be bullies and make people play by our rules...or should we? I get so confused..are we supposed to impose our will on other nations...or should we mind our own business? |
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07-18-2002, 01:24 PM | #35 | |
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Personally, I don't think that he would listen. No matter what, since I don't have any money I'm almost positive that all the words I used would be rebuffed. Actually, back on the subject here, I can see how Bush will try to rally support for this too. He'll say something about how the manufacturing of all the equipment will be good for the economy and that nobody has any reason to be the least bit concerned, that they'll only go after suspected terrorists with this (although anyone could be one, remember that!). And everyone will cheer, because he's trying to capture them and ensure our safety! USA USA USA! |
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07-18-2002, 01:25 PM | #36 | |
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07-18-2002, 01:30 PM | #38 | |
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07-18-2002, 01:52 PM | #39 | |
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I do have to disagree with this statement though "except to bitch at their friends or neighbors which accomplishes nothing." this does accomplish something, just like this thread did. It has brought the issue to your attention. That my friends is the basis of democracy, the next step is to let your elected officials now how you feel.
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07-18-2002, 02:05 PM | #40 | |
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By taking the position you are taking, you are just making excuses for not actually even TRYing to do anything. You don't KNOW anything untill you observe the results. You only SUSPECT. You are cynical before you have even tried to do something, which is a total copout. To put it in other words...what will it cost you to write to your congressman? A few cents for some paper, an Envelope and the big expense will be 37 cents for the stamp. Other than these you only loose a bit of time..so if you are concerned or afraid or whatever why not be a part of the solution and not just complain about it? |
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