[Rhodes22-list] Shocking Truth - Reply to well educatedslim(political)

[Robert J. Nickerson]

Wally - You ain't a Liberal - you are a libertarian (very close to what I am 
too).

Bob
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From: "TN Rhodey" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:18 AM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Shocking Truth - Reply to well 
educatedslim(political)


>
>>       Understand that those who espouse what we call liberal positions 
>> are
>>really advocating socialism.
>
> Ed,
>
> Understand that your statement is wrong! Maybe you need to read some of 
> the books you are suggesting. I really don't consider myself liberal but 
> many of my positions on social issues are considered liberal. I am all for 
> legalization of prostitution and drugs (for consenting adults), and many 
> other things that most conservatives would find shocking. I would also 
> eliminate wlefare afte one year. Is this socialism?
>
> I belive that we should tax the hell out of drugs and prostitution.. It 
> costs way too much to enforce these laws. Busting a guy for some weed and 
> tossing him in jail is a lose/lose proposition. It now costs 40K a year to 
> house this criminal and if he had a job he is no longer paying taxes. 
> Gangs wars over drug turf would cease. Law enforcement can focus on 
> thieves, murderers, rapists, and white collar crime.
>
> Before you claim making drugs legal is crazy think things through. I am 
> guessing you don't smoke crack or hang around whores, If the laws changed 
> tomorrow would you start smoking crack? That fact that this activity is 
> illegal really doesn't influence anyone. If a women has the right to an 
> abortion surely she has the right to do what ever she wants with her body. 
> And if someone will pay her I would consider this free trade. If we 
> educated people about the dangers of this type of activity one could make 
> an informed choice.
>
> To say all liberals are for socialism is nonsense. There are some issues 
> that are socialist but they are not confined to liberals. One example is 
> health care; many from both sides agree we need to do something to change 
> current system.
>
> I know you like to paint all with a broad brush and anyone who disagrees 
> is a commie or socialist. If you had a better understanding of the real 
> world you would realize you are full of it.
>
> Wally
>
>
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