Quote:You advocate federal governments role to protect you yet say that can't/wont

Correct they can't even function in the few limited roles they should exist in.


But to clarify when I say their legitimate role is protecting their citizens that is in regards to foreign invaders. Essentially maintaining an army and protecting the borders. I know conservatives will argue that should extended to protecting against terrorism and that's why we need patriot act like powers but that's a bridge to far for me. If we're going to expect government to stop terrorism the same why they stop Mexico from marching into Texas you have to accept the end of all privacy and individual responsibility.


That's always the argument just how much should we expect government to do and what are willing to sacrifice in order for them to do it. If it's up to me the answer is always as little as possible and next to nothing.

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