Liberal 5

Censorship and Acceptance

When discussing politics with a liberal they can’t believe I’m serious, they laugh. When I ask what’s so funny? They say, “I don’t believe you. You can’t be serious? You should be a comedian, not a writer!” They are often shocked to hear that I don’t want to censor them. And that I accept them, despite our differences. I know that acceptance is a two way street: we must give it to get it! I also have enough faith in the truth and righteousness of my beliefs that I don’t need to censor. If we dare censor anyone we not only violate the first Amendment, but once we start, where do we draw a line? We become the tyrants so many died defeating. Then it is only a small step before the “thought police” knock down our doors to take us away, never to be seen, or heard from again. Many liberals claim to be enlightened, open minded, accepting and tolerant of opposing views. Unfortunately, “all too often when you scratch beneath the surface of a Liberal you find a Fascist!” (Norm Brookes) “It’s like trying to fight city hall!” (Mike Petrizzo) Ironically, “beneath it all we are all human and that’s scary!”(Tom Hodgson)

Legalizing Drugs

Many liberals believe in the legalizing drugs as a means of eliminating the “black market” & therefore all related crime & save a fortune on law enforcement. While this sounds good, there’ll be a “black market” for kids. The gov’t will not sell drugs to minors & no decent parent will buy it for them.