The greater good trumps the desires of an individual

[easyt65]

Their citizens are brainwashed, no doubt

And many of ours aren't?!

 

[Rustic]

Their citizens are brainwashed, no doubt

And many of ours aren't?!

This is true, they are called progressives...

 

[hadit]

'The greater good trumps the desires of an individual'

Let me guess, that works right up until the greater good prevents you from indulging in something you like?

 

[Silhouette]

That should be the model of American politics.

That being said, I am all for any personal freedom that does not harm the greater good.

How do you feel about gay marriage depriving the kids involved of either a mother or father for life? If you're confused about your answer, maybe this thread will help:

Is Gay Marriage Void? New York v Ferber (1982) Etc.

 

[dblack]

Hmm.... I not so sure it's as clear as all that. But does it matter that much? If, for example, we had concrete data that 51% of registered voters were in favor of ACA, would you be willing to accept it?

Absolutely because then it WOULD be the 'will of the people'...but it WASN'T.

See, I wouldn't accept it. When it comes to matters of Constitutional limits on government, and the protection of individual rights, the will of the majority is irrelevant.

 

[Agit8r]

"Your rights end where mine begin" is quite an easy concept to grasp.

And yet, what conservatives support shows that they do not grasp it.

 

[Wyatt earp]

That should be the model of American politics.

I see you know nothing of foundational American thought.

Look at his profile titles: “Pro-Government Progressive”

Obviously, someone who sees government as the vehicle to achieve “the greater good”; with individuals as having no higher role than as servants to that government, to be used as government deems appropriate to achieve this “higher good”.

He may very well, indeed, “…know nothing of foundational American thought”; more likely, he knows it and does not agree with it.

The greater good can not be achieved without government.