Posted by
a007pilot on Thursday, June 28, 2007 5:36:33 AM
If we Americans do not wake up soon, we are going to see every FREEDOM we enjoy taken away from us.
New York City has outlawed Trans-Fat, for our own good, and Chicago has outlawed the sale of Foie Gras (Goose Liver) because of animal rights issues.
We are also familiar with “Gun Control” and “Anti Gun” Groups (the same) and what they are trying to do to the Second Amendment. It is funny (not) how this right, as opposed to all the other rights, was not meant for the individual, but for the Government (their view). Is the Government only entitled to “Freedom of the Press”, “Freedom of Religion” or “Freedom of” anything else we hold dear. With not much thought, we would easily be able answer “NO”. Therefore we are entitled to be able to possess guns individually, just as we are entitled to “Freedom of Speech”.
“Freedom of Speech” does not just allow us to speak, but protects our right to the thought process behind what we are saying. Freedom of speech was never to have been misconstrued to mean we have the right to verbally abuse someone or some group. It was never meant to protect someone to use foul or offensive language in public places. It very simply meant that the Citizens of this great Nation could express their views in a civil manner without fear of public humiliation or Government interference. Just because you do not agree with my point of view or I do not agree with yours, does not make me or you a MORON.
“Freedom of Religion” is another “Right” that is slowly being redefined. This Right was meant to keep the Government from forcing a State Religion on us, as the English monarchy did when our Country won our independence from them. It meant that we could practice religion as we saw fit, not how we “Could Not” practice it, as its new meaning is defined. I find it bothersome that my child cannot wear a T-shirt to school with a Cross on it, yet in Hamtrammick, MI; the Muslims can broadcast their call to prayers over a citywide public address system. That seems fair to everyone (not).
And now, back to “Foie Gras” and French-fries. If we continue to let them get away with outlawing Trans-Fats, for our own good and Goose Liver, because of animal rights or cruelty issues, then the outlawing of Hotdogs and Hamburgers on the grill on the 4th of July cannot be far behind. Killing cows for meat is cruel and overcooking them on a grill creates carcinogens.
Take heed: Whenever any government starts passing laws to protect its Citizens from making wrong choices, it is only a matter of time before that government enslaves its Citizens. Just look around, observe what is happening in other parts of this world. Read some history books. It has happened time after time throughout history and is happening around the world now, as we speak. Are we just blind or are we just too stupid to see it coming. Whichever it is, we will ultimately deserve whatever it is we get.