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Originally posted by nostatic
then why do we have the 1st or 2nd amendment? if the "system" works (which if I understand your reasoning, includes voting and writing your representative), then why do we need free speech and to bear arms? the system will take care of us as long as we vote and write, right?
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OK. That's a valid point and one I wish I'd thought of before my last post.
However... assuming we're still operating under the premise stated at the beginning of this thread (protesting = soldiers lives)... Does that mean that the lives of soldiers are an acceptable loss for those who choose exercise their right to protest? The price seems way too high to me.
And by the way... I've struggled with this question for a long time. I'm confident there isn't an easy answer.
I'd hate it if I were against this war... But, I can't imagine ever joining the likes of the "people" in DC today, or any protest. I'd vote.
- Skip