Quote:Not really taking power away from people at all. Just localizing the scope of influence, IF I know my Rep is going to be my voice in selecting our leader people are going to work harder to elect the best Rep possible. As it is I bet most people can't even name their Rep without looking it up.

 

I'm not saying that is the solution just an idea. 

 

Bottom line I personally believe all of our problems are rooted in "trickle" down government. Washington figures whats best and then legislation is passed by Washington, dictated on high and everyone from Oregon to Florida is forced to abide by one set of laws.  

 

I believe in states rights to a certain degree, but history has shown that full sovereignty for states produces many bad things as well. There are certain things that the country should not allow to happen.

 

Quote:I'm a stark anti-socialist, however you are correct no system is inherently evil.

 

For example the military is essentially one big socialistic form of society that operates within our country. It's for the most part very efficient and really you couldn't have it any other way. 

 

I do believe some systems are easier to compromise and give evil people the ability to abuse power. 

 

That's fine. Being an anti-socialist is just another point of view. However, I assume you won't vilify someone for wanting to incorporate some socialist-style programs. Like the military. We need to be open to different view points. There are many socialist-like programs in Europe that have increased the quality of life for people. No one can deny that. Yes, it has caused financial issues, but it's all new. You have to give time to work out the "kinks" so to speak. 

 

I just can't understand how people can be so against differing opinions in this country. That's what this place is all about...there was a time in this country where having communist or socialist views would land you in jail or . That's a point that is sorely understated in American history. 

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