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Originally posted by Rodeo
In totalitarian countries, the government does what it wants to individuals. If the individauls "do nothing wrong," they have nothing to worry about, as Sammy said.
In free countries, that's not the case.
Quite the opposite.
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Since when can we "do what we want" anytime, anywhere in the history of man? Here in the U.S. laws are not the exclusive domain of the Republican party, the Dems have their fairshare too. Believe it or not, most times the two parties even agree on those laws that keep civil order.
What free country has no law? Sounds scary to me.
As far as true conservatives, I've been that all my life. I don't like Bush et al either. I feel a re-alignment is in order. However, just because Republicans favor a "hands-off" approach from Govt doesn't mean we favor no law at all.
Furtheremore, this whole discussion is academic. Since when do you have to break the law to be arrested? Many people who have done nothing wrong get arrested everyday. Law enforcement can arrest those who a merely suspected of a crime, such as the afore mentioned cash toteing, nuke laptop guy. It is up to the courts to decide if he has broken the law. This is nothing new. To confuse due process with "guilty until proven innocent" shows a basic lack of understanding as to how the courts work. It may not be perfect, but it's the best we can do with the limited intellect afforded us by our creator.