If your government went sour, at what point would you stand up against it?  Where do you draw the line?
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Dear Dude:\n\nI am doing the following as a humble servant of democracy:\n\n\nIt is not the politicans that send the soldiers to death.\n\nYou must learn who the real enemy of the world's innocent peoples, including Americans and American soldiers outside America.\n\n\nNow that we live in the age of disinformation, maybe it won't make any difference to you. The ages are getting darker and darker. And I wanted to share with you the following facts: If you agree with me please send them to as many friends of you as possible... \n\nThe transnational companies which are using American government and ARMY to sip oil from Iraq are paying back with some of the money they have earned by selling the oil they have been continuously stealing from Iraq. They will do the same in Iran and Venezuella.\n\nYou won't believe it but some transnational companies are there to force the Yahoo Corp. to delete my questions here. But I am continuously changing my name to hide it from them. Until they find me, thousands of people will have learned that America is no more controlled by its national companies. Transnational companies are a great threat both for America and the world. A transnational company is one that feels no loyalty to any nation. They don’t pay any taxes to any government and they are strong enough to overthrow governments all over the world. For the time being they are using Americans. They threat America by the fact that if they draw their capital and investments from America 25 % of its population will be jobless. \n\nThe fight and the tension between the members of the Senate is in fact a fight between the American and non-American capital owners. Right after the 9/11 the nationalistic or loyal American capital owners became a little bit stronger and passed a decree from the senate to the effect that the central government and the states are to buy their weapons from NATIONAL war industries... But at present non-American capital owners have become stronger enough to sip petroleum out of Iraq by using American ARMY. This is the horrible fact about American Politics and Bush is not loyal to America.\n\nSorry for the terrible English. Wish you prosperity and happiness. I am a mere warrior to enlighten people about facts.… Yes, they are my facts. But believe me they aren’t groundless.
430651
I would shift my stocks so that I could maintain a decent living without the support of a crumbling government.\n\nBut that is a mute point, since there are not enough terriosts to take down America.
706025
I agree! It seems as though things in our government have gotten out of hand. I don't know if it would take a good president or the united states keeping our noses to ourselves. Its like we are trying to fix the world and we can't even fix ourselves. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks our America is in need of dire help. Good job for speaking out.
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It wouldn't matter to me if the FBI is doing just what you're asking about.  Expressing my opinion is far from showing intent.  I may hate things about the government and it is my right to say that I hate them.  But to get into trouble because I express opinions is a far cry from proving that I intend to do anything against it.  Let the FBI watch and moniter all it wants.  I answer questions and express attitudes everywhere with a clear conscience.
1134197
By everything, what do you mean?  I look at things this way.  I give you a lot of money "foreign aide" and by golly there is going to be something in return for me, or at least I am going to monitor it.  You want government aid, expect to be touched by the hands of the government.  So if you don't want any part of the government, support yourself, expect nothing from your government, follow all the laws,pay your taxes and there shouldn't be a problem.  But know that you won't have anyone to blame if you fail.
1102040
Absolutely. The system is inherently flawed in many ways. However, my main criticism stems from the deep polarization that this system causes within the country. It's like two major religions duking it out. Everyone is far more interested in pointing out what the "other side's" flaws are than in doing anything productive, and consequentially things rarely get done. There is a pervasive "my side is right no matter what" mentallity, and I for one am sick of it. When you have some free time, read some of my other posts. Occasionaly, my answers only display my bizzare sense of humor, but most of them offer a balanced perspective. Many of them directly relate to this topic. Good question!
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Completely against!  We cannot act as the last check against the Government if we don't know what's going on.  You would be amazed at what corrupt politicians can deem important to national security nowadays, just to keep it secret.\n\nGovernment is a necessary evil, even the U.S. government which is arguably the best in the world.  Our democracy can quickly turn into a totalitarian state if we don't watch what those bastards we elect do....
1105364
i would abolish it.  the government that governs best, governs not at all.
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The government would loose out on alot of money,With that said now I would like to say that it is a choice.You do not have to do it and if you ar against it then I suggest you don't do it and quit trying to make rules for others.If They choose to do it then it is their life,not yours\n\nNow,Have a nice day
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It would be the straw that broke the camels back, if they banned fishing! That would be the end of cicilization as we know it, i would form a posse of rebel anglers and cast my method feeders, loaded with rock hard groundbait, through the windows of no10. Id form my own govt, and overthrow the pen pushing pillocks that make up our over controlling cabinet, and just for good measure, i would raise the house of lords to the ground, forcing the un-elected plonkers out of their cushy ego manic lifestyles.\n\nBring on the revolution!!!!\n\nWhat did you have in mind then?????
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Both sides have to come down - atleast slightly - from their stance. In the recent past, though it seemed to happen with the previous government, now the situation is not so favorable for peace. The current ruler is a hardliner. He has rolled back some of the progress achieved earlier.
742951
None.  I don't want BIG government controlling my life - or my kid's lives - laying claim on them for any period of time.  "Mandatory" and "Freedom" do not generally mesh well together.
173141
you have every right to break the law. On the other hand government has evrey right to punish you.
109307
Hopefully none.  This does not sound like something our government should be involved in.  There are companies that will buy your judgement,
632439
Looking to sponge off the govt, eh??
349745
You have to draw a line somewhere. Do you want to be treated bad your whole life? If not put your foot down
973550
Your premise is flawed. Criticism & dissent (not hate, silly) are essential to keeping a democracy honest.