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 How much government should we have? Do we really need all these laws and restrictions on our personal liberties?
Those questions are the essence of a Classic Liberal (now called Libertarian) position. BTW, the reason it can no longer be referred to as "Liberal" is because that label has been usurped by the Socialists (excuse me, they're called Democrats in the US now, but still called Socialists in Europe).
All this name-calling can get confusing, but there are essentially two schools of thought: Let's call them "A" and "B", so as to avoid offending anyone. People seem to get offended easily these days.
"A" says the responsibility of government is to protect the life, liberty and property of the individual. It is upon this principle that the US was formed. The Founders were careful to NOT form a strong central government, preferring a union with limited powers (All powers not vested in the central government were retained by the states and the people).
"B" prefers a strong central government, capable of providing complete security for its citizenry - even at the expense of individual liberties. This concept is based on the assumption that government knows best, while the individual does not. This form of government is responsible for mandating warning labels such as the one on hair dryers that says,
"WARNING: Do not use while showering!"
Now, I am going to make some generalizations - realizing fully that by doing so, I risk offending the sensibilities of any number of people - but, here goes....
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The term creates an image of the entire planet heating up until all life is destroyed, as if we were on a collision course with the sun.
Some parts of our planet are, indeed, warming. As this occurs, climactic patterns are changing that will result in a cooling of other parts of our planet. The Earth is not doomed, but our way of life may be!
In the US, the Midwest has always been the “breadbasket” – the place where most of our food is grown. The climactic changes that seem inevitable will make that part of the world barren, but Canada may become better suited for agriculture. Africa will be uninhabitable, but Iceland and Greenland will be far more pleasant than they have ever been in recorded history.
The climate is changing. There will be regional warming – and regional cooling. Much of Europe will see a decline in average temperatures. Those living there may want to migrate south.
We can adapt.
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 My Owner's Manual
by Paul Anthony
What is My Owner's Manual?
Well, almost everything you own came with an instruction manual. Your car has one, and so do your computer and your vacuum cleaner.
When something isn't working the way you want it to, you can refer to your owner's manual to find the means to fix it. Even better, you can learn what to expect, before something goes wrong! You wouldn't start driving your car before you knew how to apply the brakes!
Unfortunately, your life didn't come with instructions!
You've had to figure out everything as you went along. If you are like most people, you have been reacting to, more than directing your life. Does it seem as if every day brings new challenges? Challenges that you haven't had a chance to prepare for? Wouldn't it be nice to have a plan?
This is not a "how to" book. It is more like a "how do YOU want to" book. Your philosophy of life should be what guides you. But, in order for that to happen you have to know what your philosophy is!
My Owner's Manual will help you define your beliefs, so that you can take control of your life.
With it, you can learn to steer your way smoothly through life, instead of careening forward without knowing what might come next.
So, with your handbook by your side, let's "pop the hood" and see what makes you run!
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