State and Local Rights

Freedom must be seen as a balance between liberty and the reponsibility not to infringe on the liberties of others. The Federal Government in its ubiquitous control frenzy seeks to be the bottom line on most all issues. How do you feel about more freedoms being granted by individual states and even smaller jurisdictions, right down to the county and more local divisions of humanity?

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[ChickGin]

It would certainly keep the Supreme Court busy. ;)

[DieselBodine]

Hi Rhonda. The Education System is a mess, but they endlessly steal our money and call it taxation. I'm not liking the situations forced on us by others.

[Rhonda9]

We need across the board standards for some things such as education. It makes you wonder how much freedom we truly have. Try not paying your taxes.

[DieselBodine]

Hi Lasz. The States as mere geographical areas? Yeah, the reality is taking place more and more all the time. Cookie Cutter existence prescribed by the Federal Overlords of Power and Wealth. Te death trail of diversity and individualism.

[ponhand]

have you ever heard about the real id act.? Patriot act? and at Last Amaro? We can say good by to states pretty soon.

[DieselBodine]

Hi Queen Nina. You're no Peasant... your a Queen! In all seriousness though... my main concern is over the Majority Rules phenomenon that could, by its very nature, exact it judgments and dictation onto all people, in all matters, which is an attack on freedom. Variety is a manifestation of freedom, not cookie cutter lifestyles or communities.

[DieselBodine]

Hi Michael. I don't pretend to have definitive answers to some questions, but I'm raising the issues to allow you to voice an opinion on these topics, if you have one. 8-)

[DieselBodine]

Hi shabdadune. I appreciate Jefferson for many of his achievements and for his varied interests, but as a slaveowner, I despise him as well. We seem irrevocably doomed to be controlled by the rich and powerful bankers, lawyers, land developers, politicians, etc. many of whom have their tentacles deeply inserted into our national life.

[GlimpseAfterGlimpse]

this is one topic i will not do a vblog reply on cos i just don't know enough on the subject. "If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand" Milton Friedman

[DieselBodine]

Hi shabdadune. Protecting our natural areas and heritage would be a concern! There are issues that need to be addressed in the name of freedom, including people's desire to have the right to destroy habitat and environment, which I'm all in favor of protecting for the future, and the right in itself that wildlife, habitat and environment has to exist in peace with humans. There must be a balance, but Federal control over such diverse issues can be claustrophobic and questionable.