You're welcome. I understand that culture is central. But if culture is the garden, law is the fence around it. It's not an easy fence to build. If it's damaged, you repair it. You don't tear it down when the garden dies.curtpenn said:Thanks for the link. There's a reason I'm not Roman Catholic; several actually. I cannot agree with the teachings espoused in this article.Sam Lowry said:I highly recommend an examination of Catholic teaching on this point.curtpenn said:Guns and/or force of arms and the willingness to use them. Mao was correct in that political power grows from the barrel of a gun.Sam Lowry said:And when you've lost the culture, what protects you?curtpenn said:Sam Lowry said:How are you going to enforce all of that without the rule of law? Once we're rid of those pesky elections, does the other side just give up and do everything our way?curtpenn said:I am the opposite of unhinged; just able to take a critical look at things and draw logical conclusions and not afraid to voice an opinion. As to values, let's start with securing borders, rejecting identity politics, supporting limited government at all levels (particularly at the Federal level), vigorously support the 1st and 2nd amendments, require originalist judges, keep your hands off my money, and mind your own business. That'll do for a start.Booray said:What values must I share with you to escape being your enemy?curtpenn said:Booray said:Anyone who doesn't share you cultural values is an "idiot." Bet you are a ton of fun at parties.curtpenn said:Simple; too many of them are idiots with no shared cultural values.Booray said:We outlawed poll taxes a long time ago. And I think I made it clear I don't mind a "little inconvenience" but the system currently (at least in Texas) imposes more than that.Carlos Cruz said:The only thing that is dispicable and anti-American is thinking that someone cannot suffer a little expense and inconvenience to be able to vote. You think pretty little of both your fellow American and the voting franchise.Booray said:
Don't be disingenuous. The conversation is about how difficult and/or expensive it is to get a voting ID. The passport was suggested as an alternative to the driver's license/ID card process because DPS is difficult to access. Growl Towel makes the point that passports are more easily accessed. At a cost of $110.00. We are only having this discussion based on the use of the document as a voter ID so, yes the person would be paying $110.00 for a passport so he or she could vote. Should not have to do that.
Again, I am fine with voter ID laws so long as those voter IDs are readily accessible, The answer to the issue is to either fund DPS to allow weekend and after work visits, make sure that someone with proper paperwork can get an ID on a drop-in basis in a reasonable time (say an hour) and make sure DPS offices are within a reasonable distance of all Texans. Where DPS cannot meet that criteria, empower another government entity or private entity that can.
Of course, that answer is built on the assumption that those advocating for voter ID are actually concerned about vote fraud despite their inability to find it anywhere. We all know the assumption is incorrect-voter ID proponents are just trying to win elections by making it hard to vote.
It is a despicable and anti-American tactic.
Why are you so afraid of people voting?
E Pluribus Unum is a thing to some of us. Couldn't care less what color you are or where you're from, but if you don't share my values and you threaten our freedoms you are the enemy. Anyone who supports the regressive agenda is a threat. That threat should be taken seriously.
For the record, never been much of a party kind of guy. Full bore INTJ and content.
BTW, you are unhinged.
This is why culture is critically important. Rule of law is overrated.
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