One Thing

[Perianne]

My wish is that everyone be responsible for themselves and their own family.

I am tired of supporting whores and lazy people. You don't work, you don't eat.

Of course alliances could be built amongst people to help care for each other. I like it better that when mom and dad get old and unable to care for themselves, their family steps up.

A small percentage of people are unable to care for themselves, and for those, the state would take the place of family. But that small percentage is almost totally comprised of children, the elderly, and the mentally retarded.

I believe America would be a better place if everyone were held responsible for themselves and the consequences of their behavior.

[Redrose]

My wish is that everyone be responsible for themselves and their own family.

I am tired of supporting whores and lazy people. You don't work, you don't eat.

Of course alliances could be built amongst people to help care for each other. I like it better that when mom and dad get old and unable to care for themselves, their family steps up.

A small percentage of people are unable to care for themselves, and for those, the state would take the place of family. But that small percentage is almost totally comprised of children, the elderly, and the mentally retarded.

I believe America would be a better place if everyone were held responsible for themselves and the consequences of their behavior.

A beautiful thought Peri but it will never happen. Too many people want the easy way, let someone else break a sweat, while they sit back waiting for a check.

[Perianne]

A beautiful thought Peri but it will never happen. Too many people want the easy way, let someone else break a sweat, while they sit back waiting for a check.

I know, Redrose, but this is a fantasy thread. It is my wish so the genie has to grant it!

[SassyLady]

I would abolish Homeland Security. They spend more resources on containing Americans than actually protecting them.

[Gaffer]

Anyone that is a politician is unable to lie. If they lie they choke to death. Sure would change the country.

[jimnyc]

Forced personal responsibility. Far too many live off the government and demand freebies.

And I want a second one - TERM LIMITS for ALL politicians.

[Elessar]

I would abolish Homeland Security. They spend more resources on containing Americans than actually protecting them.

That is collectively inaccurate.

What about the Coast Guard and the thousands of lives saved or assisted yearly?

We are in DHS too.

[SassyLady]

That is collectively inaccurate.What about the Coast Guard and the thousands of lives saved or assisted yearly?We are in DHS too.

The Coast Guard has been around way longer than Homeland Security, therefore, I don't believe Homeland Security is necessary for the CG to continue to do their job. In my opinion, the CG operated quite efficiently before the creation of DHS. Perhaps you can tell me how becoming part of DHS has made you more effective.

[darin]

I am torn. ONE thing?

Wow.

Can I just think-out-loud about some possible choices?

...I would ask the framers of the constitution to be more-specific. I would help them understand the unforeseen BULLSHIT we face today.

...I would Convince my dad to do what he had to do to buy a split-window corvette, 427 Cobra, and a 1964 1/2 Mustang. Then garage them. Store them properly. That would make America better because I'd be rich.


...here's the rub with all this - Nothing that has been done can be undone because it's already happened. Impossible.