Forgive me if my subtle wording is lost in the reading. I’ve found myself banned from other forums for posting my thoughts clearly and plainly and I was not looking for a repeat performance on FR.
That said, would I put my life on the line for a neighbor?
Yes, I would. But I prefer to approach this kind of thing with the philosophy of General Patton: “No dumb SOB ever won a war by dying for his country. He won the war by making the other dumb SOB die for his.”
If I take up arms to help my neighbor I’m not entering the fray with any notion of laying down my life for my neighbor. Those who would unjustly attack my neighbor, however, will do so at their own peril.
As to my comment about the souffle? If Sarah Palin were my President and we had a majority of conservatives in both houses of Congress then I’d sleep well at night knowing my country was in good hands. I’d also be more worried about the outcome of my souffle than the outcome of the next budget debate.
I’d much rather have my country in good hands and not have to worry about it then to reckon the prospect of shooting at the armed representatives of a government whose officials think that the Constitution is an impediment to their job.
Google "Patton and the bonus army" then get back to me.
As I stated earlier, I appreciate your sentiment.....but all things are not as how they appear to be.