tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738333973605186214.post2840582786827133142..comments2010-03-28T12:59:13.254-07:00Comments on Saor Smaointe: Uncle Sam or Father Sam?Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507107563016866364noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738333973605186214.post-3379327749378945592010-02-24T22:54:38.433-08:002010-02-24T22:54:38.433-08:00@Jey: This is for those times when you miss being...@Jey: This is for those times when you miss being subjected to my thoughts...<br /><br />@Ben: Long comment, how rude. <br /><br />I agree, it IS important to point out that they are state laws. It far superior to Federal. I'm glad that you picked up on that last bit. It's the part that I meant to emphasize. It really winds my clock that people no longer raise their own children. <br /><br />What DOES tamob stand for?<br /><br />P.S. Discussion on this blog is much encouraged!Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507107563016866364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738333973605186214.post-55355530128485388132010-02-23T17:55:38.826-08:002010-02-23T17:55:38.826-08:00Nice blog. I thought it magic when you asked if a...Nice blog. I thought it magic when you asked if anyone wanted to see a chef arrested for illegally importing trans fats from Uzbekistan, because that's actually something I HAVE always wanted to see.<br /><br />First off, I think it is important to point out that a lot of the legislation as far as vices are concerned is made at a state level, rather than a federal one. For example, prostitution is legal in certain parts of Nevada (and New York as well? Maybe I'm confused on that), and many states are taking a new legal stance on drugs (at least marijuana). Zum Beispiel, in Oregon the possession of cannabis is no longer criminalized, as long as the quantity is not too great.<br /><br />And if we are to discuss the origins of government and how they have changed their role, let's also consider the fact that the government is no longer overseeing 13 colonies. Times change, and so must the government.<br /><br />I'm not certain that legalizing drugs and other such vices will really change the amount of crime already related to those actions too drastically. Drug-related violence will probably remain high (that's kind of like a joke, with the word "high" being the fulcrum upon which the pun swings). However, you made an excellent point about the importance of each household instilling values into their children rather than leaving it up to the government to teach their kids. Grow a spine, parents. And stop making things so darn safe! You can't even buy a dang trampoline with real springs anymore!<br /><br />Sorry for the long comment. I did like the blog, and the title is cool. Gaelic! Why didn't I think of that? I had to stick with an acronym. . . .Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383509290945280263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738333973605186214.post-70184903545625124612010-02-23T17:20:32.187-08:002010-02-23T17:20:32.187-08:00It's good for people to be subjected to your t...It's good for people to be subjected to your thoughts every once-in-a-while. The rate at which our government is gaining influence in the every day life is alarming. People have indeed forgotten the beginnings of government. It is strange to me how few people know that a government's sole purpose was originally to protect land rights. Democracy was never meant to subvert its' people's rights to own and operate businesses. It was meant to protect the freedom's people had, not regulate them. <br /><br />Love the title by the way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526735058417436440noreply@blogger.com