North America is a sad Joke. (43)
somechick: Sorry I'm kinda off topic here but someone else mentioned being free.
Here is a list, in no particular order, of things that make me question our freedom.
Property taxes- We supposedly own our homes and cars but try skipping out on paying your taxes and see how long they are in your possession.
Seatbelt Laws- The makers of the law care so much about our well being, that they will fine us to make it crystal clear. Meanwhile, school children are still being bumped around on a school bus as if the padded seat in front of them will keep them from bouncing of f the roof of the bus should it flip.
Smoking ban- When I go to play poker in a bar, I won't have to worry about whether or not a smoker is being rude by blowing smoke in my face. Why? Because there will be a new law that will take away the owner's right to make a decision about the smoking policy in his/her own bar.
Bar Talk- Oh yeah, and if someone at my poker table says a few curse words, I may be able to just call the cops and have them hauled away. It may be possible due to a proposed law to ban cursing.
Cigarette Tax- “Raubin and Megan’s “On the Other hand,” covered this topic heavily. State employees are buying too much junk food. Therefore, smokers are going to pay higher taxes on their cigs to help the state employees make healthier choices.
Remember, almost every time they make a new law, we are losing another one of our precious rights. At the end of the day, it is important to stay aware and stay vocal.
Here is a list, in no particular order, of things that make me question our freedom.
Property taxes- We supposedly own our homes and cars but try skipping out on paying your taxes and see how long they are in your possession.
Seatbelt Laws- The makers of the law care so much about our well being, that they will fine us to make it crystal clear. Meanwhile, school children are still being bumped around on a school bus as if the padded seat in front of them will keep them from bouncing of f the roof of the bus should it flip.
Smoking ban- When I go to play poker in a bar, I won't have to worry about whether or not a smoker is being rude by blowing smoke in my face. Why? Because there will be a new law that will take away the owner's right to make a decision about the smoking policy in his/her own bar.
Bar Talk- Oh yeah, and if someone at my poker table says a few curse words, I may be able to just call the cops and have them hauled away. It may be possible due to a proposed law to ban cursing.
Cigarette Tax- “Raubin and Megan’s “On the Other hand,” covered this topic heavily. State employees are buying too much junk food. Therefore, smokers are going to pay higher taxes on their cigs to help the state employees make healthier choices.
Remember, almost every time they make a new law, we are losing another one of our precious rights. At the end of the day, it is important to stay aware and stay vocal.
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yoursuperman: Well it seems to me we are feeding everyone else but ourselves.
If Usa bombed California , you really think other countries would send troops to feed them?
If Usa bombed California , you really think other countries would send troops to feed them?
Now that's something I never thought of....
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Screw that! You're as happy as you allow yourself to be. I'm sorry, but I'm damned if I'm going to tote around a guilty conscience just so somebody else can feel better about themselves! Have a nice day everyone!
Agree with Kansan--the second part! I wonder if people ever complain about everything because their own life sucks and in some warped way it makes them feel better about themselves? Nahhhhh...