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**DoctorDeryOne** · 08-03-2007, 05:18 AM

Slon, I made a valid point by contrast. You got only technicalities that I'm pretty much addressing.

Those are excuses, not valid reasons. The only thing about this is that when Republicans do this - it's for America! When Democrats behave the same - it suddenly becomes shameful.

This is the usual hypocritical stance by Republicans. The arguments are not based on consistent philosophy, but rather if this lawmaker bears a R or a D. That's the only deciding factor.

None of the things you mentioned are examples of nanny-state legislation. Cameras on public property was always legal, so it has nothing to do with passing laws. X-rays at airports have nothing to do with protecting people from themselves (AKA nanny state). The Patriot Act also does not protect people from themselves. And bashing gays has nothing to do with protecting people from themselves, either.

08-03-2007, 05:18 AM	#24
DoctorDeryOne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	Slon, I made a valid point by contrast. You got only technicalities that I'm pretty much addressing. Those are excuses, not valid reasons. The only thing about this is that when Republicans do this - it's for America! When Democrats behave the same - it suddenly becomes shameful. This is the usual hypocritical stance by Republicans. The arguments are not based on consistent philosophy, but rather if this lawmaker bears a R or a D. That's the only deciding factor. None of the things you mentioned are examples of nanny-state legislation. Cameras on public property was always legal, so it has nothing to do with passing laws. X-rays at airports have nothing to do with protecting people from themselves (AKA nanny state). The Patriot Act also does not protect people from themselves. And bashing gays has nothing to do with protecting people from themselves, either.
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