Talking points for patriots...

Here is my take on a number of issues. I believe myself to be a patriot and a Constitutional Libertarian. I am not a Republican or a Democrat. As a matter of fact, neither party would have me as my beliefs do not line up with theirs. The following is a list, although not all inclusive, of what I believe and why.

1. For every choice there is a consequence. No matter what we as a nation or as individuals choose, there are consequences. Some good, some bad, depending on the choice. The problem with America today is that there are too many out there who want the consequences of individual choice to be collective. If someone makes bad choices, then it is the responsibility of the people to pay the consequences. THIS IS WRONG!!! If we give up freedom, then we will give up consequences. If we want freedom, we must take responsibility for our choices.

2. There are no entitlements in the Constitution. When the founding fathers came together to create the foundation of a free nation, they did not intend or presume any entitlements in the design of our government. There was no social security, no medicare, no aid to dependent children, no national student loan program, no medicaid, nothing. Everyone was responsible for themselves and their families. Ultimately, this is where it should return if we want to continue to be a free nation. Entitlements breed dependence and dependence breeds laziness. Lazy people are ultimately, like all others in history, overtaken and conquered.

3. Freedom means Freedom. In other words, you can't have it both ways. I don't morally support prostitution or pornography. I am not in support of elecit drug use. I think people with ideas that are different than mine should shut up. HOWEVER.... I believe in true free speech and I cannot suppose to dictate morality without also sacrificing liberty in its purest form. When an ADULT chooses to do something to or with their body, they should be left to make that choice. See number 1 also because choices have consequences and they are to be bourne by the person who makes the choice.

4. Regulatory agencies aren't good for America. Examples including the EPA and FDA are symptomatic of the problems that can arise from too much government. In this country we pay tobacco farmers NOT to grow tobacco. We regulate food, drugs, gas, air, just about everything. I propose that without these agencies, that a society, given time would self-regulate poor performers out of business. This is capitalism and freedom as it should be.

Ultimately, This is only 4 of my beliefs. There are so many more but all of them can be found written in the centuries old documents that formed the foundation of our country. The Constitution, the federalist papers, Common Sense by Thomas Paine and many other documents and literature from the time. If you don't believe the founders had considered what we are facing today, read thier writings. They knew and lived through what we are seeing today. They revolted against it and formed this great nation. Do not repeat the history that we are clearly starting to forget.

Don