i don't know what to think anymore... all this about government? how do i know what is right from wrong anymor
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did we ever even really know
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What you need to do, is educate yourself. Once youve dont that to a satisfactory level, vote, protest, speak your views.  Keep going, it seems to me like youre just about to delve into the world of political knowledge, keep going.  Youre right, governments have always fed off the ignorant and apathetic, and those who werent usually didnt have the voice, bravery, or backing to do anything about.  The greatest friend of an opressor is the bear that doesnt see the trap.  Bottom line, people need to grow out and strive to make a difference themselvs, including you, the pen is mightier than the sword.  Now if you want to learn it depends on what in government, however before anything.  WWW.wikipedia.org, is the portal to infinite nonbiased information on EVERYTING. I have a book I'm reading now by John Lewis Gaddis, The Cold War, great book, if youre interested in that, and the true happenings of, look into it. Also Encyclopedia Idiotica: The 50 Greatest Blunders of Man and the People Who Made Them. Great book for general historical and economical knowledge, and its not really an ecyclopedia, so dont let that put ya down.  And that all i got to say.
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Hey, don't feel like a failure.  It looks like your time has come, to add politics to your life.  I'm actually going to let someone else tell you about what's happening, but I had to put in my two-cents worth on an important matter.  If you are a decent, moral, responsible person, and don't want tons of your money taken out of your paycheck,then you need to vote REPUBLICAN on everything.  Believe me, everything good and right is what Republicans stand for.  Everything corrupt, and immoral is what Democrats stand for. Good Luck on your new quest!
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Don't hold your breath waiting on the government.  As past history has shown, they tend to be beholden to corporations who help them get re-elected, and not necessarily to you and me.  If you're not sure about an ingredient and you want to be safe, don't eat or drink it.\n\nIt goes without saying that you will be better off sticking to things that are as natural as possible, which is sometimes easier said than done.  Use some common sense and read up on the specific ingredients you're concerned about and make your own decisions.  I think you'll be disappointed if you're looking for someone to tell you what's good or bad because there are disagreements on many things.
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Both are about values and right and wrong, but ethical usually is more related to professional behavior where morality is more personal.  Government, to me, should act ethically.  When government gets "moral", I feel like they are taking on more personal beliefs.  As a government, I think we need to be ethical about right and wrong, as long as those definitions are universals instead of those related to a scripture.
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find a very good lawyer out of yur area 1st. then keep documents of all things date and times you can go to federal court if you feel your rights were violated
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Your question contains a premise to which, I suspect, many people would object.\n\nRightly or wrongly, many Americans do not view the government as always having the best intentions.  Indeed, I am glad that many people feel this way - otherwise, if there were no disagreement, there would be no need for debate and therefore no need for democracy.\n\nThe great thing about our democracy is that everyone gets a say in deciding "what is necessary for the betterness (sic) of the United States."  And believe it or not, people actually have differing opinions about this.  What is the best way to end terrorism?  Ask any ten people on the street and you will get ten thoughtful, yet different (to a greater or lesser degree) answers.  What public policies should be put in place regarding abortion?  There's another question on which good-hearted, well-informed people will differ.\n\nWhen the government takes action, some people are going to be dissatisfied and they will question the motives of the government.  And rightfully so, because the end-goal of debate is right and just policy - not the achievement of political (or worse yet, monetary) goals.\n\nAnd to address the second part of your question - why should the citizenry have "no idea what the government is working on"?  If it is up to citizens to guide policy, then perhaps we should have MORE access to information than we currently do.
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Government knows best whats good FOR GOVERNMENT, namely keeping us "teaming masses" in check.  Since government not gonna voluntarily give up its power, YOU must choose your areas of freedom. The man can't be everywhere, all the time.
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It gives me a headache to think about all the contradictions going on in the world, especially with my own gov..."For the people".......not anymore *rolling eyes*
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Here ya go, something else to ponder on....worth watching, you will be amazed\nhttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8260059923762628848&q=loose
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good \nnow get your goverment book and read\nGood luck
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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.
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I believe that the government is only a reflection of the people. if you think the government is bad, its because the people make bad choices. \nif you're in favor of what their doing people always think if them as good, if not, then they are bad. it now all boils down whether you are happy with what they are doing.
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Matt, if end times paranoid suicide politicians win the next election, you can HAVE this country. Have fun in the Gulag when they're finished with you. Time to find another free country and take advantage of it before that evil damn yellow smiley face Walmart demon comes and takes over the last slither of freedom from the world.
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I can pray for you. Try to realize, whatever happend was it the right thing to do?
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First off you need to figure out what you believe and why.  Remove emotions from the equation.  Read Plato's Republic, Machevelli, Communist Manifesto, your country's founding documents.\n\nThen once you know what you believe and why then you can see which party is the closest to your beliefs
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It isn't anyone's place to tell you how you is right or wrong.\n\nI can tell you this. Hate uses up a lot of energy. \n\nI was face with a big forgiveness issue a few years back. I found for me that I first needed to define what forgiveness wasn't rather than what it was.\n\nIt is not saying it is ok what was done to me.\nIt is not saying I have to trust this person\nIt is not saying I have to let this person hurt me again.\n\nSo what did I conclude it was for me? For me it is just letting go and letting be. It freed me up to focus on going on with my life and establishing relationships with other people who would not be hurtful to me.\n\nMy two cents worth any way.\n\nI wish you the best.