"If you're going to sanction all gays cuz of AIDS, or all teens cuz of pregnancy, then the next step is smokers, and fat people, and anyone doing anything unhealthy."
Er, the Democrats already *have* gone after smokers... havent you noticed?
Our liberal Austin city council is now making bar owners criminals if their patrons light up in their joint.
At least the conservative viewpoint at least relates to individual responsibility, even when it is about 'social issues'.
I do not believe we can have individual freedom without individual responsibility. If you are 'live and let live' but understand that, then Republican party and conservativism can be your home. If you dont agree with individual responsibility and think people should do what they want and *not* bear logical consequences of actions, well, then, that's a different philosophy.
Which is why I vote R 85% of the time. But the Rs don't like me, and don't want me - as evidenced by my reception here. The Rs are 'politically liberal, socially conservative'. Just about the only thing I still support Prez Bush on is the war. If there were a 'smaller govt' candidate available, I would vote that way instead.
Our liberal Austin city council is now making bar owners criminals if their patrons light up in their joint.
Yeah, exactly. I live in Welles Branch, actually. And my wife is a smoker. The argument the fellow gave was a politically liberal one. That's what I'm trying to say.
P.S. -- go horns!