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Reply to Freedom in America? in Politics JoeUser Forums

"With freedom comes responibility, and freedom is not safe. I personally would rather risk having to deal with a criminal, and be free, than be safe and have everything I do controlled and regulated." America was founded on and is still fueled by the free enterprise system. We have the right to have ownership; and with that, the right to compete and succeed, freedom. But as you say, freedom is not safe. Along with the right to own is the ability to lose; and though I have the opportu

Reply to Ceding responsibility to the government in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well said Brad. While compassion for others is a noble thing and a valuable asset to a man, it is dangerous when somebody gets carried away with their emotions and generosity and wants to give these "poor unfortunate people" handouts. So where is the line drawn to devide the needy and poor from the lazy and complacent? How do you boil a frog? throw it in a pot of boiling water? No he'll jump right back out. What you do is put it in a pot of just warm water on a stove. Then turn up

Reply to Do you have Faith? in Pure Technology JoeUser Forums

Well, I look forward to seeing The Passion of Christ too Muggaz. It's just my opinion, and I'd be embarassed to say how off track that has been, and how many times I have been totally wrong, but you are seeking out for somthing. The thing that has happened to me and I think many others, is that when you begin to question what you have previously believed (not a bad thing), you seek out other answers. The problem arises often for people like me, thin

Reply to I love Leap Years because I'm EVIL in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Its interesting because I had a classmate who was born on the 29th of February. I remember going to his birthday when he turned Four! In normal years of course he was... Sixteen I guess. I dont know if he actually considered himself to be his leap year age or if he just joked around about it a lot. I know that sounds funny, but Im really not sure... Interesting to think that he wont be able to drink till he's 84, or rent a car at normal ratestill he's what, 100+? oh boy. By the way