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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
news:itwqg.60629$ZW3.8463@dukeread04... At one time, back about 1911, the UK and its colonies were reasonably free places. Today, possession of a pocket knife, a firearm or even a door lock that you won't open for police inspection will land you in the slammer. If you don't think that the US is headed in that direction, you have your eyes closed. The government's fear-mongering, and the US population's demand for "security at all costs" is driving us there at an alarming pace. It's not as though knives and guns in the US are uniformly allowed (never mind weapons with higher firepower), and digital privacy is the current front on which the US government is looking to require a "master key" provided to law enforcement. Once the government has carte blanche to eavesdrop on our conversations, it's only a matter of time before they also are given the power to enter your house at will. And by the way, if the police have a valid warrant, it is already a crime to not open a door lock for them. I'm amazed that you see a significant difference between the US and the other places you mention, with respect to the issues you mention. There is only one USA and one U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The sooner we get back to using those documents, the better. |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
... [...] Enjoy your freedom while you can. It can't continue if the religious right stays in power. As much as the religious right has had negative influences in our government policy, the things you are specifically addressing are, IMHO, more a result of just a general lust for power. I know plenty of "liberals" who believe that "in this time of war", the government is justified in all manner of illegal activities. The sheep-like march toward totalitarianism is not restricted to specific political boundaries, unfortunately. Pete |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
... Meds run out again, Larry? What does the above have to do with piloting? About as much as the original post did, I'd say. |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
("Jay Honeck" wrote)
To my Fellow Americans: Happy Independence Day! Just think, if we hadn't won the war for independence from Great Britain, some 230 years ago, we all wouldn't be speaking Spanish today... :-) We came *this close* to speaking Canadian! http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569964_5/American_Revolution.html The Americans Invade Canada Montblack |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
Jay Honeck wrote: To my Fellow Americans: Happy Independence Day! Just think, if we hadn't won the war for independence from Great Britain, some 230 years ago, we all wouldn't be speaking Spanish today... :-) Seriously, where else can a man hop in his own airplane, load it up with car gas, and take his family for a 9 day flight around the Great Lakes, without ever once being required to fill out paperwork or bribe some petty government official? Where else can one land at literally thousands of airfields, borrow a car, and head off to see the sights, knowing full-well that the aircraft will still be there when we return? For all its foibles, we Americans still live in the free-est country in history, and let's not ever forget it. Better yet, let's make sure it stays that way! Now go celebrate Independence Day -- by flying! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" You said it buddy. Happy Independence Day! I love this place. Monk |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
For all its foibles, we Americans still live in the free-est
country in history, and let's not ever forget it. Better yet, let's make sure it stays that way! Now go celebrate Independence Day -- by flying! I think it is great that you guys feel that America is free. In many ways it is. I have been there many times and have visited more than 20 other countries regularly and over 150 cities around the world. I can assure you that it feels just as free in most of them as it does in America. To call it the Land of the Free is a nice patriotic gesture, but don't exaggerate your own Hollywood propaganda and fall into the trap of thinking it is the ONLY place. After several years service in the Navy, I recall that Malaysia was the country in which I felt the most freedom and where I would have gladly settled, but Australia and New Zealand are well up there with the USA. -- Cheers Quilly For four good books to read look at... http://www.quilljar.btinternet.co.uk/covers.htm Buy three or four altogether and get economy postage. |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 10:31:23 -0400, Bob Noel
wrote in :: Enjoy your freedom while you can. It can't continue if the religious right stays in power. false premise I know you're capable of communicating in complete sentences. If you've got something to say, say it. |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
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Larry Dighera wrote: Enjoy your freedom while you can. It can't continue if the religious right stays in power. false premise If you've got something to say, say it. I did. You have a false premise. -- Bob Noel Looking for a sig the lawyers will hate |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
To call it
the Land of the Free is a nice patriotic gesture, but don't exaggerate your own Hollywood propaganda and fall into the trap of thinking it is the ONLY place. Ah, crap. I suppose we don't get to call ourselves "the home of the brave" anymore, now, either.... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Ladies & Gentlemen: Happy Fourth!
Just think, if we hadn't won the war for independence from Great Britain,
some 230 years ago, we all wouldn't be speaking Spanish today... :-) We came *this close* to speaking Canadian! http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569964_5/American_Revolution.html The Americans Invade Canada Just think...were it not for those brave Canadians who gave their all by beating us at Quebec, we, too, would be ending every sentence with "...eh?" :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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