Baby steps

[alan1]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

 

[Truthmatters]

Your rights end at the tip of my nose.

You faile to realise its NOT just about YOUR rights

 

[Photonic]

Good thing incandescence are nearly useless huh?

It's ancient technology and it has been replaced, it's time to move on.

 

[California Girl]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

Read 'Nudge' by Cass Sunstein. They lay out exactly how to 'force' compliance by the people to the will of Government.

 

[alan1]

Your rights end at the tip of my nose.

You faile to realise its NOT just about YOUR rights

Read the last 3 sentences of the OP and tell me where your rights end.

 

[alan1]

Good thing incandescence are nearly useless huh?

It's ancient technology and it has been replaced, it's time to move on.

Are you in favor of the government eliminating your personal choices?

 

[Jackson]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

This is a well thought out post, Mountain Man! It reminds me of when Maxine Waters had a 'slip of the tongue' where she her (or THEIR) goal was a move towards socialism.

 

[Sunshine]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

The government can ALREADY force you to have medical treatment you choose not to engage in. Don't believe it? Call up emergency services, threaten suicide, and see how long it takes for you to get a shot of Haldol!

 

[Truthmatters]

When your activities harm Americans they are allowed to make laws to protect themselves

 

[alan1]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

The government can ALREADY force you to have medical treatment you choose not to engage in. Don't believe it? Call up emergency services, threaten suicide, and see how long it takes for you to get a shot of Haldol!

I prefer to not expand their power in such matters.

 

[Truthmatters]

why do you see a government set up for and by the people as other than you?

 

[Jackson]

When your activities harm Americans they are allowed to make laws to protect themselves

Yeah, those light bulbs were worrying me sick.

 

[Truthmatters]

do you even know why ?

 

[Sunshine]

Baby Steps​

Once upon a time, seat belts were an option in automobiles. Then, one day the government made them mandatory. Today, most states can fine you if you aren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Once upon a time, the government passed a law that required airlines to provide ‘no smoking” sections on their airplanes. Today, there are entire cities where smoking is outlawed everywhere but in your own house.

Once upon a time, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb. Tomorrow (2014) will see the government ban on incandescent light bulbs become almost complete.

In each case above, had somebody told you (at the time) that the first sentence would ultimately result in the last sentence, you probably would have told them that they were looney tunes crazy. That’s how government encroachment works, in baby steps that slowly eat away at our liberties and rights.

On March 23rd 2010 a law was passed that required all US citizens to purchase/have health insurance. I’m looney tunes crazy, so I wonder how long it will be before the government can force you to have medical treatment that you choose not to engage in. After all, it’s for your own good.

The government can ALREADY force you to have medical treatment you choose not to engage in. Don't believe it? Call up emergency services, threaten suicide, and see how long it takes for you to get a shot of Haldol!

I prefer to not expand their power in such matters.

Try being a Jehovah's Witness and refusing a blood transfusion for your child.

 

[Truthmatters]

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[Sunshine]

Take heart! The insurance industry is trying to do away with the requirement for motorcycle helmets. Seems it is too expensive to pay for the long term care when someone wearing a helmet survives an accident. It's much more economical when the rider doesn't wear a helmet and dies.

 

[Jackson]

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Dems won't do a damn thing about deficit spending, but they'll sure listen to their friends who lobby, right?

 

[Truthmatters]

Yes isnt a profit only based world wonderful?

 

[Truthmatters]

File:Electricity use by lightbulb type.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dems won't do a damn thing about deficit spending, but they'll sure listen to their friends who lobby, right?

Oh really ?

Who presided over a budget surplus?

 

[alan1]

The government can ALREADY force you to have medical treatment you choose not to engage in. Don't believe it? Call up emergency services, threaten suicide, and see how long it takes for you to get a shot of Haldol!

I prefer to not expand their power in such matters.

Try being a Jehovah's Witness and refusing a blood transfusion for your child.

Again,
I prefer to not expand their power in such matters.