Democracy is Oppression

Which is why we are a democratic republic. We vote people in to make the decisions for us.

 

Here's an interesting quote:

"Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness."
The Declaration of Independence - 1776

It sounds to me like the founding fathers had some democratic ideals in mind.
It's too bad government doesn't believe in "consent of the governed" anymore.

 

I don't think we have lost any of them. Examples?? I do agree the Safety Nazis are getting too much through.

Economic freedom is true freedom. Yea they could do whatever they want but oh thats right got to go toil in the feilds for 18 hours a day to try and survive.

Yea don't get into the meat of an arguement, lets let everyone just take your word for it. I don't think America is perfect. There is much here that needs to be worked on. Religious powers decreased, victomless crimes need to be legalized, etc. You are right though I do feel that "America's the greatest country on earth", but that doesn't mean I agree with every decision made. Then again when blending so many cultures and ideas it not always going to go your way right.

 

America doesn't have economic freedom. Have you tried to start a business lately? Most people that try are prohibited from doing it.