I just think it is the person's choice and I am not big on the government telling people what to do. Outlawing abortation is government control IMO. I don't support but don't think is my right or anybody else's to make that descions for other people.

I will ask you the same question I pose to all that makes this statement. You for the legalization of drugs and prostitution or are you okay with government telling people what they can do in those cases?

I will ask you the same question I pose to all that makes this statement. You for the legalization of drugs and prostitution or are you okay with government telling people what they can do in those cases?

 

I say legalize it all. Then at least you have the right to make some gain on it. Like taxation. And then there were some control over it. It is always going to be there not matter how hard you try to stop it so at least with this way you have some regulation on it. Just because I wouldn't do anything or agree with these things does not mean I think people should be told what to do. That is why we have sepertion of church and state. How about stopping teenagers from smoking. That is against the law but we are not arresting them everytime we catch them are we? If so I know a certain school system that would not have many kids left in it. That is what my wife tells me at least. :sssh:

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I tried that but it says I have to download some program. Do you know what that is about?

I tried that but it says I have to download some program. Do you know what that is about?

This is a small program that downloads to your computer that runs the spellcheck. Once the program is downloaded, installed, yada, yadda, yadda, when you push the button, it will run a spellcheck on your post offering alternatives to words it doesn't know. You can also add words like HHSDad. The only downside is if you quote an illiterate. It spellchecks the quote too.

This is a small program that downloads to your computer that runs the spell check. Once the program is downloaded, installed, yada, yadda, yadda, when you push the button, it will run a spellcheck on your post offering alternatives to words it doesn't know. You can also add words like HHSDad. The only downside is if you quote an illiterate. It spellchecks the quote too.

 

Thank you so much for the help. :dancingpa

I will ask you the same question I pose to all that makes this statement. You for the legalization of drugs and prostitution or are you okay with government telling people what they can do in those cases?

I'm for a woman's right to choose, the legalization of all drugs, and prostitution. It's really hard to find a candidate that agrees with me on those issues. I typically ignore those issues and pick a candidate on other issues, mainly which one is more fiscally conservative. Though there have been a few times when I've voted based on other things.

 

I have voted for Gatewood every chance I've gotten. I voted against the AG candidate the Republican party ran in November (I don't think AG is a good place for someone that didn't have a concept of seperation of c/s).

 

What I'm trying to get at, is I'm not your typical Republican. I am definitely a Libertarian, though I don't agree with them on all issues (the War in Iraq for example). I think the classifications of liberal/conservative don't do a great job of narrowing down a person's beliefs. If you asked me a question on taxes, health care, gun control, death penalty, or the war...most people would quickly label me a conservative. Ask me a question on abortion, drug laws, crime in general...and I'd be considered more liberal than most on here, if any.

I say legalize it all. Then at least you have the right to make some gain on it. Like taxation. And then there were some control over it. It is always going to be there not matter how hard you try to stop it so at least with this way you have some regulation on it. Just because I wouldn't do anything or agree with these things does not mean I think people should be told what to do. That is why we have sepertion of church and state. How about stopping teenagers from smoking. That is against the law but we are not arresting them everytime we catch them are we? If so I know a certain school system that would not have many kids left in it. That is what my wife tells me at least. :sssh:

 

Where was the church brought into the discussion? Are you saying you cannot have morals or values unless they are church-driven?

 

At least you are consistent with your call for government not telling people what they can do. I guess you would be for repealing of all taxes than? And government having zero money to do anything?

 

I guess you are not for laws that says someone cannot parade naked out in front of your house. And not Halle Berry but rather John Goodman.

I am not sure what I am. I am republican by card, but, I vote who will take care of me... as for values, I personally go by the Christian doctrine, and am a Christian.

 

I don't like gov't stepping into peoples business this includes a persons religious beliefs. I believe that it is there to help provide safety and education.

 

I don't believe in redistribution of wealth. I believe that churches should take the burden of the poor. I believe that those who choose not to work, don't eat.

 

I like the idea of high tariffs to support local economies. I am in the belief of isolationism, except for Israel, which I think we have an obligation to protect along with England.

 

I also believe that if a person wishes to drink, gamble, kill themselves, over eat, not have health care become successful, educated, all of it is their own business.

 

I have to add I am for labor unions!

 

I believe that if there is a lawsuit and it is found that it should be thrown out, not only does the suer get a fine but so does the lawyer that the person represents.

 

I believe in the right to have guns, with some limitations!

 

I believe that we should be more conservative when it comes to our natural resources.

 

I believe that we should be aggressively be looking towards alternative energy!

 

I believe that the Iraq war was not justified!

 

I believe that we should do everything in our power to make sure that Iran does not have nuclear arms.

 

I believe that the United Nations is a waste of time!

 

I believe that we need to be looking for Bin Laden.

 

I believe that we should secure our borders FIRST, and not worry about the rest of the world. Those who are found illegally should be deported immediately, (we have laws for a reason)

 

I had to add these other points to help figure out what I am other than confused!

Where was the church brought into the discussion? Are you saying you cannot have morals or values unless they are church-driven?

 

At least you are consistent with your call for government not telling people what they can do. I guess you would be for repealing of all taxes than? And government having zero money to do anything?

 

I guess you are not for laws that says someone cannot parade naked out in front of your house. And not Halle Berry but rather John Goodman.

 

The tax thing I am not sure about. I do think we need to do a better job of controling our money. That is one thing that Huckabee says that I liked about this stimilus package that they passed. We have to borrow the money from China to give the money to people to buy products that are made in China. As far as the naked thing that is not the best example. I don't think even without laws or limited laws people would still do things within reason.

 

Of course if it is Halle Berry :dancingpa

 

John Goodman :scared:

Where was the church brought into the discussion? Are you saying you cannot have morals or values unless they are church-driven?

 

At least you are consistent with your call for government not telling people what they can do. I guess you would be for repealing of all taxes than? And government having zero money to do anything?

 

I guess you are not for laws that says someone cannot parade naked out in front of your house. And not Halle Berry but rather John Goodman.

 

Also some of the things we are discussioning are beliefs in certain religions and churches. That is where the seperation of church and state came in.

Also some of the things we are discussioning are beliefs in certain religions and churches. That is where the seperation of church and state came in.

 

Not following your point here.

 

So, if something is a belief in a religion it can't be a position of the state because it wouldn't be separation of church and state?:confused::confused: