Tuesday, January 27, 2004
GOD BLESS LIBERTarians...
Ed Haas, of the South Carolina Libertarian Party has issued a press release criticizing Charlie Condon's ads in the Senate campaign. Hmmm...just what does he have a problem with? Well...perhaps it's the fact no one is listening to the Libertarian Party these days.
Let me say that while I am supportive of a number of libertarian causes and often find myself agreeing more than I disagree with most of their issues...I think the recent complaints about the Patriot Act are just band-wagon political baloney. When no one is paying attention to you, you might as well jump on what others are saying so you can get some press too! Who knows, you may develop one of those things called, 'a coalition'...which everyone seems to think is great.
According to the release:
"...In his new television ad, Condon indicates his unwavering support for the embattled USA Patriot Act...We must use every tool to stop the terrorists before they strike again..."
"Condon ends each of his new political ads by saying, 'I say we stand up for freedom'...Which freedom do you plan to stand up for Mr. Condon?..."
Not bad, but just what is the complaint about the Patriot Act? I still don't know even when I read further:
"...Is it the freedom of government to whittle away at the Bill of Rights that you support? Do you favor more security in exchange for less freedom Mr. Condon?..."
Nope...still don't know what they're talking about. Did the Patriot Act eliminate the Bill of Rights? Of course not...here's more:
"...How about marshal law Mr. Condon? That would certainly be an effective tool. We could all be safer if we were no longer allowed to travel without prior governmental approval..."
Still nothing about the Patriot Act...martial law has always been an option in the United States. So has the ability to restrict travel outside the United States. They're called visas and you have to apply for them...read on:
"...We certainly would be safer if we had an established nationwide curfew. We would also be more secure if we just abolished that pesky Fourth Amendment..."
Boy, talk about hysterics. No wonder no one is paying attention to you. The Patriot Act doesn't call for a nation-wide curfew...or eliminate the Fourth Amendment. It might be a good idea to actually READ the Patriot Act provisions before you pop your mouth off, Ed...here's still some more:
"...Please tell us that's what you believe Mr. Condon. Please tell us what freedom means to you, and don't tell us freedom is to be free from the threat of terrorism..."
I'd ask the same question of you, Ed...just what is your problem with the Patriot Act? I still don't know. The fact is, there IS NOTHING WRONG with the Pariot Act and you know it.
I defy you to point out ONE CIVIL LIBERTY THAT HAS BEEN VIOLATED UNDER THE PATRIOT ACT. Go ahead and click the link to email those to me as soon as possible. Maybe by the time the election comes around you'll find one, but I doubt it.
Give up the hype and hyperbole and stick to some sensible facts. Tomorrow's post will include the major ones people are complaining about and a reasonable explanation behind them.
Ed Haas, of the South Carolina Libertarian Party has issued a press release criticizing Charlie Condon's ads in the Senate campaign. Hmmm...just what does he have a problem with? Well...perhaps it's the fact no one is listening to the Libertarian Party these days.
Let me say that while I am supportive of a number of libertarian causes and often find myself agreeing more than I disagree with most of their issues...I think the recent complaints about the Patriot Act are just band-wagon political baloney. When no one is paying attention to you, you might as well jump on what others are saying so you can get some press too! Who knows, you may develop one of those things called, 'a coalition'...which everyone seems to think is great.
According to the release:
"...In his new television ad, Condon indicates his unwavering support for the embattled USA Patriot Act...We must use every tool to stop the terrorists before they strike again..."
"Condon ends each of his new political ads by saying, 'I say we stand up for freedom'...Which freedom do you plan to stand up for Mr. Condon?..."
Not bad, but just what is the complaint about the Patriot Act? I still don't know even when I read further:
"...Is it the freedom of government to whittle away at the Bill of Rights that you support? Do you favor more security in exchange for less freedom Mr. Condon?..."
Nope...still don't know what they're talking about. Did the Patriot Act eliminate the Bill of Rights? Of course not...here's more:
"...How about marshal law Mr. Condon? That would certainly be an effective tool. We could all be safer if we were no longer allowed to travel without prior governmental approval..."
Still nothing about the Patriot Act...martial law has always been an option in the United States. So has the ability to restrict travel outside the United States. They're called visas and you have to apply for them...read on:
"...We certainly would be safer if we had an established nationwide curfew. We would also be more secure if we just abolished that pesky Fourth Amendment..."
Boy, talk about hysterics. No wonder no one is paying attention to you. The Patriot Act doesn't call for a nation-wide curfew...or eliminate the Fourth Amendment. It might be a good idea to actually READ the Patriot Act provisions before you pop your mouth off, Ed...here's still some more:
"...Please tell us that's what you believe Mr. Condon. Please tell us what freedom means to you, and don't tell us freedom is to be free from the threat of terrorism..."
I'd ask the same question of you, Ed...just what is your problem with the Patriot Act? I still don't know. The fact is, there IS NOTHING WRONG with the Pariot Act and you know it.
I defy you to point out ONE CIVIL LIBERTY THAT HAS BEEN VIOLATED UNDER THE PATRIOT ACT. Go ahead and click the link to email those to me as soon as possible. Maybe by the time the election comes around you'll find one, but I doubt it.
Give up the hype and hyperbole and stick to some sensible facts. Tomorrow's post will include the major ones people are complaining about and a reasonable explanation behind them.
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