On 17/07/2011 1:10 PM, Pete C. wrote:
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> Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> On 17/07/2011 11:42 AM, Pete C. wrote:
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>>>
>>> This is another significant failing of left wingers, trying to claim
>>> that somehow the only people who want to protect their constitutional
>>> rights are on the other wing. The fact is that there is little if any
>>> political bias in the distribution of gun owners, millions of
>>> center-left people own guns. I'm very much in the center and I will
>>> certainly do everything I can to protect my constitutional rights,
>>> whether first, second or any other amendment. The attempts to falsely
>>> equate legal gun owners with crime are pathetic and disgusting.
>>
>> My personal view is that those on the right talk a lot about their
>> constitutional rights while those on the left tend to be concerned about
>> the constitutional rights of others.
>
> Then why do those on the left constantly try to attack the
> constitutional rights of others?
>
>>
>>>
>>> As for taxes, low taxes are indeed good for me and for the country as a
>>> whole. High taxes invariably lead to substantial corruption and waste.
>>
>> No. Politics and the government trough lead to corruption. Politicians
>> need support to win an election and they need money to run a campaign to
>> win that support. The big donors want something in return for their
>> donations.
>
> Taxes are the tool of the left to steal from the productive in order to
> buy the votes of the poor and ignorant for their party.


The rich tend to vote. The poor don't bother. The rich tend to donate to
campaigns. The poor cannot afford to.