From: Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> You have the right to buy anything that is legally for sale.  You
> don't have the right to buy things that are illegally being sold such
> as stolen or smuggled property.  The government offers a privilege for
> people to sell foreign goods in America if they pay a tariff.  
> This is
> completely unrelated with what you're allowed to buy.
> 
> If someone sets up a lemonade stand in my front yard without my
> permission, and I kick them out, you're trying to tell me I'm
> violating your right to buy lemonade from my property which I'm 
> not.  
> 
> If your idea of liberty includes trespassing against others with
> impunity, I don't know what to say to you.

This is what is known as a straw man argument.  By completely misstating the 
opposing point of view as well as the facts, it is hoped that a few quick 
points will be scored.  Unfortunately is does not work when people are paying 
attention to the discussion.

BWS


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