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While reading the posts in this discussion,
I began to ponder my own attitude. I find
that I agree, in philosophy, with those who
see no reason to ask permission to exercise
a constitutionally guaranteed right. I also
recognize that there are many who will abuse
the power entrusted to them - they have done
so - whether they be elected or appointed to
office or hired by the elected and appointed.
Therefore, I have to agree with those who
advocate compliance with laws currently in
force and enforced - even though I find such
laws to be repugnant to the constitution of
the nation and my state, and obnoxious to me
personally. I honestly believe that there
are more of "us" than there are of "them".
Unfortunately, "we" tend to be well behaved
individuals and "they" tend to be strident
and better organized. We will not win by
way of individual acts of defiance. We must
use the tactics that have succeeded for our opposition. Strength in numbers, financial and moral support for those elected officials that support us will do more for our cause.
-Don-
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