"If you still believe that America is "free", just consider some of the things that are illegal in America today...
-Starting on January 1st, it is now illegal to make or import 75 watt incandescent light bulbs anywhere in the United States.
-In Oregon, it is illegal to collect rainwater that falls on your own property.
-In New Jersey, it is illegal to have an "unrestrained" cat or dog in your vehicle while you are driving.
-If you milk your cow and sell some of the milk to your neighbor, you could end up having your home raided by federal agents.
-In Miami Beach, Florida you must recycle your trash properly or face huge fines.
-All over the United States, cops are shutting down lemonade stands run by children because they don't have the proper "permits".
-Down in Tulsa, Oklahoma one unemployed woman had her survival garden brutally ripped out and carted away by government thugs because it did not conform to regulations.
-Over in Massachusetts, all children in daycare centers are mandated by state law to brush their teeth after lunch. In fact, the state even provides the fluoride toothpaste for the children.
-At one public school down in Texas, a 12-year-old girl named Sarah Bustamantes was arrested for spraying herself with perfume.
-A 13-year-old student at a school in Albuquerque, New Mexico was arrested by police for burping in class.
-All over the United States cities have passed laws that actually make it illegal to feed the homeless.
With each passing year, the number of decisions that we are allowed to make for ourselves gets smaller and smaller.
This includes some really fundamental things such as basic health decisions.
For example, the CDC will soon be recommending that nearly every single American be vaccinated for the flu every single year."
http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/america-is-being-systematically-transformed-into-a-totalitarian-society (http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/america-is-being-systematically-transformed-into-a-totalitarian-society)
So, it seems it is illegal to be an American in Obamica.
I once asked what is free in America anymore?
In some states sex is regulated, Peeing and pooing is regulated as to where, what kind of toilet and even the dies in the paper are regulated.
Roadblocks in NY to make sure your seat belt is on, Cant form your fingers in the shape of a gun.
I don't know who is responsible but McDonalds and other restuarants are having to take their playgrounds down.
Well they had to stop selling HOT coffee because people apparently were unable to understand that coffee is hot and it is not a good idea to spill it into your lap.
Quote from: The Stranger on January 28, 2013, 07:25:49 AM
I once asked what is free in America anymore?
In some states sex is regulated, Peeing and pooing is regulated as to where, what kind of toilet and even the dies in the paper are regulated.
Water is no longer free, next a charge on breathing?
Of course I kid, but when compared to this list 20 years ago, these too would have been a joke.
Yet liberals just don't see the Big Brother hug getting tighter and tighter.
I really don't need this much Govt love.
Quote from: Turks on January 28, 2013, 07:07:05 AM
"If you still believe that America is "free", just consider some of the things that are illegal in America today...
-Starting on January 1st, it is now illegal to make or import 75 watt incandescent light bulbs anywhere in the United States.
-In Oregon, it is illegal to collect rainwater that falls on your own property.
-In New Jersey, it is illegal to have an "unrestrained" cat or dog in your vehicle while you are driving.
-If you milk your cow and sell some of the milk to your neighbor, you could end up having your home raided by federal agents.
-In Miami Beach, Florida you must recycle your trash properly or face huge fines.
-All over the United States, cops are shutting down lemonade stands run by children because they don't have the proper "permits".
-Down in Tulsa, Oklahoma one unemployed woman had her survival garden brutally ripped out and carted away by government thugs because it did not conform to regulations.
-Over in Massachusetts, all children in daycare centers are mandated by state law to brush their teeth after lunch. In fact, the state even provides the fluoride toothpaste for the children.
-At one public school down in Texas, a 12-year-old girl named Sarah Bustamantes was arrested for spraying herself with perfume.
-A 13-year-old student at a school in Albuquerque, New Mexico was arrested by police for burping in class.
-All over the United States cities have passed laws that actually make it illegal to feed the homeless.
With each passing year, the number of decisions that we are allowed to make for ourselves gets smaller and smaller.
This includes some really fundamental things such as basic health decisions.
For example, the CDC will soon be recommending that nearly every single American be vaccinated for the flu every single year."
http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/america-is-being-systematically-transformed-into-a-totalitarian-society (http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/america-is-being-systematically-transformed-into-a-totalitarian-society)
But surely you can understand that we mere mortals are not as qualified to make these decisions as some government beaurocrat. :rolleyes:
There are two thoughts that go round and round in my head, for years now, but even more so these last 4 years. Both are related to the Jewish experience in Germany. I do not know the words of that saying about how they came for this one and then that one and the writer never said a word and when they came for him there was no one left to say anything. Then I think about how some of the Jews were actually happy to be able to take a shower. We all know it was not a shower and I am sure in time most realized what was happening but such a chilling thought about willfully and happily heading toward your own destruction.
This is how I see our country going. Every wrong is followed by a group coming out for more laws because people cannot be trusted. I can see the noose getting tighter and tighter until our ability to resist is gone.
I think the real answer is punishing those who are not fit to be in society. Act violent in a situation where a civil person would not, then you go away for a long time. Get rid of these crazy cases like assault charges against hockey players. Beat the hell out of your girlfriend and you are gone for a very long time. Those girls in Boston that beat the mentally disabled woman gone till they are too old to harm someone again. They probably will have to pick up trash for an hour.