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To: MEGoody
True, but I need to point out that this is exactly what the libs say.

But you acknowledge that it's true. So it really shouldn't matter if the libs say it. You know, sometimes they can be right.

The question is where do we draw the line? Questioning policy? Certainly, calling terrorists "freedom fighters" and our guys "terrorists".

How do we balance civil liberty with civic responsibility in a time of war? I'm afraid it has more to do with the character of a nation, and sadly as a nation, we don't have a lot of that anymore.

251 posted on 01/18/2007 10:29:55 AM PST by streetpreacher (What if you're wrong?)
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To: streetpreacher
But you acknowledge that it's true. So it really shouldn't matter if the libs say it.

Having the right to do something doesn't mean one should automatically do it. With rights come responsibility. People want the former but don't want to exercise the latter.

How do we balance civil liberty with civic responsibility in a time of war?

Patriotic citizens will take into account the consequences of exercising their right to criticize. Unpatriotic citizens don't care about the consequences, especially to others. They just want to open their yaps up and grab some attention.

264 posted on 01/18/2007 10:40:07 AM PST by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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