why does everyone in this country think they should have a say in someone elses life?
398010
You should not have added the part about you being 29 and your wife being 16 as that totally put me off - you are way too old for her.  She is still a child.  I was fine with what you had to say until you got to that part.  If you had waited until she was at least 18 or 19, I would have felt a little more okay with your marriage, but no, not when she is only 16 and you are 29.  Everything else, I was okay with - yes, I think gays should be allowed to be together as their relationships don't hurt anyone and, yes, smoke pot in your home, doesn't bother me.  You lost me with your wife being only 16 and you being 29.  Maybe if you were also 18 - 21 or so, but 29 - you are too old for her at this point in her life.  I have a 23 year old daughter in love with a 33 year old man - even their age diff bothers me, but at least she is an adult.  I also have a 29 year old son who is marrying a 32 year old woman and I would not be at all happy with him being with a 16 year old girl.  One of his stepsons to be is 15 years old.
1069044
Yes, because Americans have a short memory.  When something like that first happens, it's fresh in peoples minds so they feel compelled to do something about it.  But as times passes, people have their own problems to deal with so that leaves very little room for other problems.  Plus, people assume that the government is doing something about it and alot of people think they are only one person, how could they help.
467917
It's because society is sometimes very selfish and inconsiderate of their neighbors. People should learn how to respond to others with respect and fairness.
275596
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.  They can say what they want, and so can you.  You are not the only person in this world, so you are not going to get what you want.  So quit b*tching about it.
424695
No, we should not ignore this. I do believe that everyone has a right to come to this country to make a better life for themselves, but I believe that you should have to earn this right. Living with the rights that we do have is a privilege.
508028
Probably because our country is losing its morality due to our liberal teachings not to judge anyone.  In our society, everybody's individual decisions and actions (short of murder) are accepted as equally valid; people are also able to excuse away any immoral action they have committed (i.e. rough childhood, mental abuse, etc.).  We've become such a nation of amorality, that to us, we have no "right" (or ability) to judge who's plight is most valid and who really needs/deserves to be allowed in to the US.
236275
All Americans are different.  This American thinks that any two people who want to have a relationship with one another should do so.
962096
There are a lot of closed-minded people in the world. They want people to hear their opinion, but don't have time for others. It really is a shame, because its not just "everyday people" who act like this, but politicians - all across the spectrum - that do as well.
338803
Because of the answers the first two gave.  No one is trying to understand what the other feels, and everyone thinks that one person alone cannot make a difference.\n\nPeople should put themselves in the shoes of others, and individual people should share their ideas with others, so something could be done.
133210
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion.  You shouldnt ask or answer questions if you are not prepared to listen to them.
191922
Our constitution forbids your rights to infringe on others rights.  We all have a right to persue Happiness here in the Good Ole USA.  If you take your life, although you may not agree,  Many will suffer great pain.  It is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and it never solves the problem only spreads it.\n\nEnjoy Life, Today , Tomorrow, and Beyond
622643
why would you hate anyone? do you personal know these people? Do you believe all the stuff you read in trash mags. everyone has a right to live there lives the way they want what is right for one person is not always right for a another. LIVE AND LET LIVE
919102
While that's a noble ideal, it is human nature to disagree.  Everyone has their own set of life experiences that helped shape their beliefs and the priority they give different aspects of life, including those that intersect with the government.  Also, for the intellectually lazy, it's simply easier to demonize opponents instead of addressing their concerns and engaging in reasoned debate.
1137551
They have the right to say what they want. But everyone else has the right to think they are morons and not listen to them anymore. Don't play with fire if you don't want to get burned.
1116584
Some people actually are the bosses of other people, but that's usually in the workplace, where somebody needs to be in charge to make sure things run right. Parents also have to be "bosses" to their children, at least until the kids are old enough and have demonstrated the ability to make good decisions on their own. If you are talking about why people want to boss around their friends and peers, some people like to have power over others. Or they think they are smarter or better than everyone else. They have to learn that you can't really control other people. Even as a parent, you can't make your kids feel a certain way or force them to chose to become a certain career; all you can do is prevent them from making dangerous choices and give them the opportunity to learn and make good choices. Each of us has to learn that the only person I have ultimate control over is myself. I cannot control everything that happens to me, but I can control my attitude, what I say, what I do. I'm the boss of me, regardless of who else has power over my life.
288325
Because as much as people wave that "freedom of speech" card everywhere, nobody really takes the time to think about what it means. Do they want people to be all alike in every single thought? Do they want to be just like everyone else, or embace being unique? I shudder at the thought of how boring the world would be if I was just like every other Tom, Dick, and Harry out there. \n\nThe truth about it is that everyone is unique with their own opinions, but with the same goal in mind...keeping America, well, America. I think if people would just realize that, they'd stop bickering like spoiled children and be able to get along better. I'm not saying being best friends with one another, but at least wouldn't walk around bashing each other all the time.
887563
If you live in the US, others have died to give you the right of freedom of speech.  That's how people are able to bash the president, government, religion, etc.