[Turbopilot]

In general I like Ben Shapiro, but he's much better when he's fighting for our country than fighting for (what he believes is) our culture. Culture, by its very definition, changes with each successive generation, while the nature of a nation is fundamentally rooted in its founding principles. In other words, if America's government could fully deal with Islamist terrorism, illegal immigration, and the gross overreach of the federal government, some sleazy singers wouldn't be a big problem. Conversely, ending sleaze and various forms of "immorality" would not do a thing to help terrorism, illegal immigration, or any other of the serious issues with which our government needs to concern itself.

[CHARLITE]

"Viva la Reagan Revolucion!"

[LibertarianInExile]

"...if America's government could fully deal with Islamist terrorism, illegal immigration, and the gross overreach of the federal government, some sleazy singers wouldn't be a big problem. Conversely, ending sleaze and various forms of "immorality" would not do a thing to help terrorism, illegal immigration, or any other of the serious issues with which our government needs to concern itself."

But...but...he told me if I cancelled my Playboy subscription I'd be helping the war on terror! DAMMIT, Pat Robertson lied to me AGAIN!

[Sun Soldier]

"...or any other of the serious issues with which our government needs to concern itself."


You're right, the gov't has bigger things to worry about. The people decide what type of culture they live in.

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

In general I like Ben Shapiro, but he's much better when he's fighting for our country than fighting for (what he believes is) our culture. Culture, by its very definition, changes with each successive generation, while the nature of a nation is fundamentally rooted in its founding principles. In other words, if America's government could fully deal with Islamist terrorism, illegal immigration, and the gross overreach of the federal government, some sleazy singers wouldn't be a big problem. Conversely, ending sleaze and various forms of "immorality" would not do a thing to help terrorism, illegal immigration, or any other of the serious issues with which our government needs to concern itself.

I like your comments.

[Betaille]

"ending sleaze and various forms of "immorality" would not do a thing to help terrorism, illegal immigration, or any other of the serious issues"

You just don't get it. They are all interlinked. A society in decay will never be able to deal with any of the problems you've mentioned.