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

[Bill Effros]

Wally,

Why do you assume Ed doesn't smoke crack or hang around whores?

Bill Effros



TN Rhodey wrote:
>
>>       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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