Dan Wilson wrote:
So, say I believe that murder is ok if I really, really don't like the person. That's my belief... the government shouldn't force other's beliefs on my.
This is not a true matter of beliefs. Nor is it entirely about choices. It's about free agency and consequences. Free agency never exists without consequences and the knowledge of those consequences. There are times that such proceedures such as abortion might be necessary. I think most would agree on either side that those presented are still acceptable despite the scope of the arguments at hand. The real problem arises in that people want choices (freedoms) without consequences. they want to preserve free agency, yet not pay for those choices. Choice without consequnce destroys free agency. If a gal goes and gets knocked up on her own initiative (planned or instant gratification thingy), does she have the right to escape the consequences of her actions? Time tested insight and wisdom usually says no.
So it's tricky at best in todays society that is used to getting their agendas satisfied. But I ask, who are we to enforce consequences outlined from "powers" above us? Only those forces that set such consequences as "law" can enforce them (whether you believe in God or not, you must acknowledge there are some laws inteh universe that ring true despite man's efforts to change them). We can and should encourage better choices (not by force) and that is where I think it should be left at.
Finally, do we really want a guberment that tells us everything we can and cannot do based on the poor choices of others that caused knee jerk reactions to cover all bases/possibilites with new laws? The Guberment can't even balance it's own budget, how can any citizen then have faith that the very same guberment knows best about subjects like child birth, child development, education, how to ride a bicycle safely or you'll get a ticket, and many other aspects of free agency they are already regulating for the masses? When will people start standing up and refusing to allow their liberties to be further drowned in legislation and politics?
Just something to think upon individually... Mister Ed .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
