[ben parrish]

Gentlemen, as I said, I enjoy the freedoms that America offers. Ahhh.. I see, give me the "protection of the borders, and keep those corporations from stealing our money BUT do not tell ME what to do.
I think that both parties of government have lost touch with the American public and we all should be galvanized enough to make a change happen by electing better representatives. I personally disagree with flag burning; not so much the act but the disrespect it displays to all the men and women who have given their time and lives defending this country. As stated before, just because you can does not mean you should. It is legal to mary a sixteen year old in some states but it sure isn't right.
America isn't perfect; it is far from it. With all the faults, it is still the most stable, open government on the planet. With power comes corruption and that is indicitive of ALL humans not just the American government.
And RPKESQ, emotions are essential to life. We are emotional about our cars; we buy houses base on how they make us "feel"; date or marry based on emotions. I am perfectly able and quiet capable of thinking any issue through even when emotions are involved.

Ben
"Just because you can doesn't mean you should."