----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]----
I willingly give up my freedom to drive 120 mph on any road. What I get
in
return is the ability to drive on those same roads and feel safe from
idiots
going 120 mph. I willingly give up my freedom to steel from my fellow
man.
What I get in return is the ability to exist with the belief that I am
generally free from thieves. I willingly give up my freedom to walk into
an
airport and fly, free from the hassle of x-ray and security checks. What
I
get is the belief that I can fly without fear of terrorist attacks.
We have been giving up freedoms for hundreds of years. What we get in
return is a better life. Would you go back to a lawless society? Would
you
leave the airlines to terrorists to use as they please? Any freedom I
give
up that will give me a better quality of life, I will freely give. Only a
fool will say "give me my freedoms regardless of the cost to society".
I'm
starting to believe I'm surrounded by fools.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Tanner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 10:50 AM
Subject: RE: [COUPERS] Media Hype
> ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following
any
advice in this forum.]----
>
> larry wilkins wrote:
> > Bill, this is a no win argument. Remember the adage; he who is
> > convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still. So, I won't
> > try and convince you that remote control aircraft don't pose the same
> > threat as real aircraft. I will however say that I for one am willing
> > to give up some of my freedom, to remain free. Those who are
unwilling
> > to bend will eventually find that the only solution is to lose their
> > freedom entirely.
> >
> > Larry
>
> Larry and All:
>
> In the words (paraphreased) of Ben Franklin: "He who willingly gives up
> or sells his freedom deserves what he gets".
>
> We are victims our media/political system. This, of course, is the
> consequence of our democratic government. One man, one vote, is nothing
> more than mob rule, as evidenced by the many meaningless, but "feel
> good" laws passed by our numerous inner city and suburban citizens.
> Having said that...and it is true...We still have the best systemn in
> the world.
>
>
> Gordon Tanner Wilton, CA
>
>
>
==^================================================================
This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT
Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail!
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register
==^================================================================
<<attachment: winmail.dat>>
