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To: gtsamson
but talk of open revolt or even civil disobedience is crazy. If any groups ever attempted it, they would instantly be labeled terrorists by both the government and the media, and most Americans would then see us as the enemy.

In addition, you need to look back on history, just a few years. Open mass civil disobedience and violent protest quickly ended wars this country has been involved in. Right or wrong.

One side, probably the minority of Americans were responsible.

You need to understand, the only reason the government has any power at all up to this point, it because citizens have allowed it.

261 posted on 02/10/2009 11:19:51 PM PST by dragnet2
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To: dragnet2
you need to look back on history, just a few years. Open mass civil disobedience and violent protest quickly ended wars this country has been involved in. Right or wrong.

I agree. Just the possibility of mass protests will influence the direction that those in power choose to take.

the only reason the government has any power at all up to this point, it because citizens have allowed it.

Truer words have never been spoken. "We the People" are the ones responsible for this mess.

I have already talked to my children about this out of control spending and explained to them that they are not responsible to pay for it. The government can impose as many tax increases as they wish, but if the tax burden is insufferable, who will pay the bill?

Understand that forced labor is a violation of our basic rights....

AMENDMENT XIII

Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865.

Section 1.

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Involuntary servitude, look it up. My kids have no vote on this package of pork, they are going to be taxed without representation.

278 posted on 02/11/2009 5:38:53 AM PST by whodathunkit (Shrugging as I leave for the Gulch)
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