Is there really freedom in America?

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Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-21-2004 01:29:

Is there really freedom in America?

There is freedom stated under the United States Constitution, but this is my question for you all: Do you believe that there is a unequal limitation to every right under the constitution?...i hope i don't sound like i'm uneducated..(which i'm not!)....but lately i've been feeling that there are too many rules and regulations that do not quite live up to their "settings." There's even shows that show that this country is not equal in the constitutional rights.

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-21-2004 02:17:

oh wow what was i thinking? ok i was just bored so but it is a serious topic, nonetheless. but.....if you still have any thoughts on it then tell us.....

Posted by rizo on Feb-21-2004 05:38:

Did you watch the lastest Chappelle show? If so then theres one example

I PLEA THE FIF!

Posted by Arbiter on Feb-21-2004 08:48:

The only standard by which America might be considered a "free" country is that it calls itself one.

Where is freedom, when you don't even have a right to die?
Where is freedom, when your property is pillaged to support others?
Where is freedom, your access to rights is determined by the number of times the Earth has revolved around the sun since your birth?
Where is freedom, when the government micromanages every aspect of your life?
Where is freedom, when 'freedom of speech' has undefined and purely subjective exceptions, like 'obscenity?'
Where is freedom, when peaceful protests are met with tear gas and riot squads?
Where is freedom, when practices which harm no-one are still outlawed?
Where is freedom, when your freedom is constrained by spurious social norms?

The answer, clearly, is that wherever freedom is, it is far from you. The Constitution does not begin to protect our freedom, but rather says, "here's a few things the government can't do" and then whispers in the government's ear, "but you can do anything else so go oppress those people!"

Posted by Krypton on Feb-21-2004 15:20:

alyssa, how would u like to take a nice trip to iran, north korea, china,etc?? u may see why americans call america a "free" country. its quite amazing how, this countries government has survived and prospered for 225 years, and is still stronger than ever. most european countries, asian countries have all had at least dozens of different governments. switz is an exception in europe. cant think of any more. italy has had more than 600 governments since its beginning

Posted by PHALPAX on Feb-21-2004 16:13:

Short answer: Generally speaking, yes. Like to see some changes though...

Long answer: Too long to type

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-21-2004 23:26:

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Originally posted by Heinz
alyssa, how would u like to take a nice trip to iran, north korea, china,etc?? u may see why americans call america a "free" country. its quite amazing how, this countries government has survived and prospered for 225 years, and is still stronger than ever. most european countries, asian countries have all had at least dozens of different governments. switz is an exception in europe. cant think of any more. italy has had more than 600 governments since its beginning

** Sorry Nathan! I know i'm not as great a Philosopher as you, but i try. hehe bye!

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-21-2004 23:28:

Oh...by the way Nathan, I want to take a trip to Japan one day! not china , north korea or iran! oh and if I had to I wouldn't go with you unless you apologized!

Posted by Cyrus King on Feb-22-2004 00:06:

quote:
Originally posted by trancepixie17
Oh...by the way Nathan, I want to take a trip to Japan one day! not china , north korea or iran! oh and if I had to I wouldn't go with you unless you apologized!

OH NO... its the AXIS OF EVIL!!!!!!!!!.....theyre going to bomb the US...

If you dont want to visit any nation on earth, you are deprived of experience in life. But hey... you always have Disney world to visit...hahahaha

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-22-2004 00:11:

JMF

quote:
Originally posted by Cyrus King
OH NO... its the AXIS OF EVIL!!!!!!!!!.....theyre going to bomb the US...

If you dont want to visit any nation on earth, you are deprived of experience in life. But hey... you always have Disney world to visit...hahahaha

** Look, Cryus, you're not the king because you do not treat your "friends" equal or your own rights. Also, I don't mind visiting other nations, it was between me and someone else. You friggin baka. i hope you know what that is.............it's japanese...Also, i have friends of korean, iranian, etc descendents.....I actually do plan to travel one day because i want to be a writer. Oh i have only been to disney world twice! AND I'M PROUD OF IT TOO! and i'm going to universal studios in a few weeks! and I'M FROM DELAWARE ok buddy!

Posted by Cyrus King on Feb-22-2004 00:20:

Re: JMF

quote:
Originally posted by trancepixie17
** Look, Cryus, you're not the king because you do not treat your "friends" equal or your own rights. Also, I don't mind visiting other nations, it was between me and someone else. You friggin baka. i hope you know what that is.............it's japanese...Also, i have friends of korean, iranian, etc descendents.....I actually do plan to travel one day because i want to be a writer. Oh i have only been to disney world twice! AND I'M PROUD OF IT TOO! and i'm going to universal studios in a few weeks! and I'M FROM DELAWARE ok buddy!

Call me whatever you want in any language.... you are 15 and i understand that name calling is still part of your everyday vocabulary. But dont forget, Disney world isnt a nation! AHAHHHAHA

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-22-2004 00:25:

Re: Re: JMF

quote:
Originally posted by Cyrus King
Call me whatever you want in any language.... you are 15 and i understand that name calling is still part of your everyday vocabulary. But dont forget, Disney world isnt a nation! AHAHHHAHA

**Hello Sir! i will be 16 quite soon. Also, disney is not a nation you are right there. and why did you leave the room after you put the post up?!!!? "I'm never scared." but you are!!! bwaaaaah hahahahaha hahahah. All your little comments to me are going through one ear and out the other.....not sure though if you understand .....i don't recall crocodiles having ears!

Posted by Cyrus King on Feb-22-2004 00:28:

Re: Re: Re: JMF

quote:
Originally posted by trancepixie17
**Hello Sir! i will be 16 quite soon. Also, disney is not a nation you are right there. and why did you leave the room after you put the post up?!!!? "I'm never scared." but you are!!! bwaaaaah hahahahaha hahahah. All your little comments to me are going through one ear and out the other.....not sure though if you understand .....i don't recall crocodiles having ears!

If you dont care about what i have to say.. why do you keep replying?

Grow up. Im done with you child.

Posted by trancepixie17 on Feb-22-2004 02:06:

Re: Re: Re: Re: JMF

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Originally posted by Cyrus King
If you dont care about what i have to say.. why do you keep replying?

Grow up. Im done with you child.

**Why do you keep replying? You will find yourself in quite the pradicament if you keep replying with smart ass remarks. I am growing up obviously you haven't considering that you keep adding flast ass remarks to a "15" year old. Also, in this case,i keep coming back for more because as i have stated before and will not again, i am the greatest and i never lose. By the way Cyrus, you are very indiligent with your usage of reference....i am not a child. One last sentence to remember is that i won this and in the end you will see that there is reasons to discuss issues such as this.
so go get something

Posted by Krypton on Feb-22-2004 02:48:

MUAHAHAHAHA ALYSSA, BECOME ONE WITH THE FLAMING!!! dont call me nathan........that is my birthname yes, but dont call me that.....