Concerned Patriot
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- Feb 22, 2017
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I would like some input from both sides of the political spectrum. If you disagree with my point, please let me know where my logic falls short:
The best thing about America is the freedom of choice we have to do, say, and act as we please as long as it does not harm anyone else. I believe too often freedom of choice is confused with freedom from consequence. I do and will fight for the right of any American citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights in all situations, but I do not find it correct for someone to use their poor life choices as an excuse to utilize our taxpayer dollars to remedy their situation.
I believe that if you want to eat fast food and drink soda every day of your life, or smoke, or drink, or gamble you have the right to do so. I however do not believe that we, the taxpayers, should be obligated to pay for someone's disability payments, medical bills, or welfare directly caused by these decisions. If you want to smoke, fine. Just don't expect to have your lung cancer treatment subsidized by your fellow taxpayers. If you want to drink alcohol in excess, fine. Just don't expect disability payments from the government for your "disability" of alcoholism. Freedom of choice in America is what makes this country great. Just be prepared to suffer the consequences, good and bad, of your decisions.
Again. just looking for some fair and honest debate.
The best thing about America is the freedom of choice we have to do, say, and act as we please as long as it does not harm anyone else. I believe too often freedom of choice is confused with freedom from consequence. I do and will fight for the right of any American citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights in all situations, but I do not find it correct for someone to use their poor life choices as an excuse to utilize our taxpayer dollars to remedy their situation.
I believe that if you want to eat fast food and drink soda every day of your life, or smoke, or drink, or gamble you have the right to do so. I however do not believe that we, the taxpayers, should be obligated to pay for someone's disability payments, medical bills, or welfare directly caused by these decisions. If you want to smoke, fine. Just don't expect to have your lung cancer treatment subsidized by your fellow taxpayers. If you want to drink alcohol in excess, fine. Just don't expect disability payments from the government for your "disability" of alcoholism. Freedom of choice in America is what makes this country great. Just be prepared to suffer the consequences, good and bad, of your decisions.
Again. just looking for some fair and honest debate.