tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post109993301155943855..comments2023-11-03T07:31:49.573-04:00Comments on Liberal Citizen: Our Moral Values: We Fight For Humanism, More Freedom & Democracy!Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253150846911854844noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100365932970332672004-11-13T12:12:00.000-05:002004-11-13T12:12:00.000-05:00Dear RH,
I appreciate anyone who has a concern ab...Dear RH,<br /><br />I appreciate anyone who has a concern about rights and civil liberties, and I hope you remain active in promoting and safeguarding them regardless of where the attack comes from, including the left!<br /><br />I make no discrimination, in opposing the attackers to our freedoms and in wanting those fundamental rights for everyone. A true liberal wants freedom and justice for all.<br /><br />I agree with you that change usually doesn't happen overnight, especially when it comes to social issues. However, when the social fabric is resisting basic human rights, it is necessary to use any means, including the courts, to enforce those rights. Can I claim a "right" to make you my slave? I can surely believe that I'm chosen by God to be your master, but it doesn't make it so. Nor should I have the "right" to act upon such a belief. And, how about if you're a minority in my world? Should you wait until my society changes its collective mind that some day may give you your freedom?<br /><br />I'm sure you'd agree that the court's decision to end discrimination was correct, because it re-affirmed basic human rights. Suppose, a state decides to revert to slavery tomorrow, and the majority of its residents believe that inter-racial marriage is not allowed (laws in the books until the 1960s in the South)... wouldn't you rise up and fight for those rights being taken away? I'm sure you would, as any decent human being would.<br /><br />Labels can be mis-applied, or used to divert attention, but the label "liberal" means to me someone who is for more civil rights, more openeness, more freedom, for scientific inquiry, standsfor reason, and so forth, for everyone.... It is within this framework that the individual can pursue his own dreams, realize his potential and by doing so contribute to the progress of the society.<br /><br />My position is that you live your life in freedom and exercise personal responsibility. Make your own choices and live by them. If you're happy, I'm happy. I leave you alone to pray to any gods you wish, fall in love with whomever, and, marry the one you love. I expect the same in return. I do have a problem when you try to force your morality on me.<br /><br />There is a big difference between "forcing change" that promotes rights and choices, and forcing change taking away rights--as it's been happening under the Bush administration.<br /><br />You're a thoughtful person and I appreciate your concerns. We need more open-minded people like yourself. I do hope that you remain engaged in what's happening in our country and that you continue to promote rights and freedoms for EVERYONE!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253150846911854844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100364506471936902004-11-13T11:48:00.000-05:002004-11-13T11:48:00.000-05:00All comments are welcome, but please refrain, from...All comments are welcome, but please refrain, from personal attacks. Let's keep it civilized.<br />And, please, don't post under my name! Use your initials or a nickname. ThanksGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253150846911854844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100363444912087822004-11-13T11:30:00.000-05:002004-11-13T11:30:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253150846911854844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100111699538677052004-11-10T13:34:00.000-05:002004-11-10T13:34:00.000-05:00To those who want to give it up, leave the country...To those who want to give it up, leave the country, or withdraw from politics for ever: If you care about YOUR rights and the kind of society YOUR kids will grow up in, then YOU have NO CHOICE, but to continue being informed, and involved, and spreading our values!<br /><br />Why do you want to let Ashcroft (he's checking out for good soon), or the Bushland gang to determine what values this America should adhere to??????!!!!!!!<br /><br />Yes, moral values are very important, but our values are not private, are not selfish.....they are for liberty and justice for all!!!! Are they not?<br /><br />Catherine,<br />NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100110892303830902004-11-10T13:21:00.000-05:002004-11-10T13:21:00.000-05:00Forget it, it's going to take 30 years or more for...Forget it, it's going to take 30 years or more for the majority of Americans to be socially liberal like the Europeans /Canadians are today....<br /><br /><br />Over there they hire the best available managers to run the government, since the most basic issues, like civil liberties, religion, and such, have been resolved...<br /><br />Here we're still fighting about issues that prevailed in the Civil war.....<br /><br />I'm so disgusted right now.... Hope I can recover<br /><br /><br /><br />Gerry<br />NYCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774506.post-1100106591924415212004-11-10T12:09:00.000-05:002004-11-10T12:09:00.000-05:00I agree with you that we should fight. Those who d...I agree with you that we should fight. Those who destroy a country always ride on the apathy of the people.<br /><br />We also have to be realistic and examine why and how we lost. I'm not much of a conspiracy theorist, but there were big irregularities with voting out there. At the very least, we have to correct the problems so the people's votes are not wasted.<br /><br />I'm also disgusted by those in power who are hypocrites, asking us for sacrifice while they get richer. Too many Americans have a very impressionable mind....<br /><br />Fear ruled this time.<br /><br />Kelly D.<br />Cleveland, OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com