Can man govern himself?

[Avatar4321]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

 

[Lumpy 1]

Some can.. some can't ...

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

Self government without self control does not work .
Personal responsibility is a drag man.

 

[Avatar4321]

Ah, but the blessings of self government are far greater than the burden of personal responsibility.

 

[uscitizen]

Self government?

what is your deifnition of self government?

At least 1/3 of our population has a need to follow an authoritatian figure.
At least 1/3 of our population is totally incapable of runing their own lives successfully.

 

[daveman]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

Are you the master of your domain?

 

[AmericanFirst]

Self government?

what is your deifnition of self government?

At least 1/3 of our population has a need to follow an authoritatian figure.
At least 1/3 of our population is totally incapable of runing their own lives successfully.

A socialist mind at work, wrong but working.

 

[NYcarbineer]

I think this may have been answered by the recently posted 'Man defecates in store' thread.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

God made a deal with Lucifer. Lucifer told God that man did not need God and could rule himself. That little experiment is nearly over I think.

 

[uscitizen]

Why would the supreme being have to make a deal with anyone?

 

[elvis]

Why would the supreme being have to make a deal with anyone?

makes his existence more interesting.

 

[uscitizen]

Why would the supreme being have to make a deal with anyone?

makes his existence more interesting.

Well when about 1/3 of your help revolts.....

 

[elvis]

Why would the supreme being have to make a deal with anyone?

makes his existence more interesting.

Well when about 1/3 of your help revolts.....

makes it even more interesting.

 

[rikules]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

we need the government for the BIG things;

roads, schools, military, police, fire

but for most everything else we can govern ourselves (or suffer the consequences)

I don't mind paying taxes to support the military and local police and fire and roads

but I don't need OTHER PEOPLE (or big government) telling me what to eat, drink or smoke

if I eat all the wrong things and end up in a very unhealthy state then that is MY FAULT and MY PROBLEM and nobody else should be made to pay for it

 

[Avatar4321]

I think this may have been answered by the recently posted 'Man defecates in store' thread.

So everyone is mentally ill?

 

[boedicca]

One may govern oneself, but that doesn't mean that other people will behave in an equally responsible or respectful manner - which is one reason why a rule of law is necessary.

 

[Avatar4321]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

we need the government for the BIG things;

roads, schools, military, police, fire

I disagree.

 

[uscitizen]

I think this may have been answered by the recently posted 'Man defecates in store' thread.

So everyone is mentally ill?

Naah only about 1/3

 

[uscitizen]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

we need the government for the BIG things;

roads, schools, military, police, fire

I disagree.

One of those unrealistic idealists?

 

[shintao]

I think that's what we are all discussing. Or I hope that is.

we need the government for the BIG things;

roads, schools, military, police, fire

I disagree.

Good for you. Someone willing to pullerself up by the garterbelt and take personal responsibility for herself. But I must ask,...

How will you defend yourself?
Where will you get water?
Where will you get food?