08-17-2017, 12:53 PM
(08-17-2017, 11:35 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: How exactly are they "getting stronger", by having an assembly? They exercise zero political power, they have the support of a minuscule fraction of US citizens. I would argue that you give them more power then they would ever have otherwise when you take them as seriously as you clearly do. I'll add this, radical actions cause radical reactions. The radical left and right are currently in a self perpetuating cycle, constantly reinforcing each other and upping the ante. It's time for normal people to stand up and say enough, no more violence from either of you and if you continue to engage in this behavior then the response from law enforcement will be quick and decisive.
They would be, if that was the argument I was making. It isn't, I support the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Quite simply, the 1st amendment covers everyone's speech, not just the speech you like or deem non-hate speech. I'll repeat it, the 1st amendment covers everyone.
I have too, several times. I'm currently in a job that requires such an oath, hence my unflagging support for the Bill or Rights, even when those exercising the freedoms given by it are abhorrent to me.
Au contraire mon frère, I have done an excellent job of identifying the enemy. The enemy is anyone who would subvert or destroy the principles on which this country was founded. Be it left wing radicals like antifa, right wing radicals like neo-nazis or sympathizers of either who want to use the law to shut down speech because they don't like what's being said.
Say it with me, right now and we can end this ridiculous back and forth. It is wrong for any group to use violence against any group solely because they find the words or ideals of said group to be offensive, abhorrent or hateful. Say it and we'll be on the exact same page and we can move on.
Running for political office, support from the white house , and the largest gathering in decades is them getting stronger.
We have the right to believe and say what we want. We dont have the right to threaten people and form torch wielding angry armed mobs calling for ethnic cleansing.
Say it with me now. Angry armed mobs calling for the destruction of our country as we know it and ethnic cleansing whose agenda and beliefs have led to lynchings hangings and wars are enemies of America.
Maybe you dont realize it. Armed groups calling for the destruction of our country isnt free speech or peaceably assembling. It is a threat and not protected by law.
I may not like what you say but i will defend your right to say it. Is not the same as i will defend your right to arm and form groups whose goal is to destroy America and the Constitution.
