carlfense Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I was thinking about this on the drive in this morning. For me it's our protection of freedom of speech. I think the U.S. does more to protect the free flow of ideas (good, bad, offensive, bland, etc.) than any other country on earth. I think that is a wonderful thing. Thoughts? Link to comment
gobiggergoredder Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm most proud of our free trade policies. Link to comment
HSKR Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'd go with freedom of speech as well. Just watch the news any day from China or the Middle East and it makes you realize what a great country we live in. Link to comment
carlfense Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'd go with freedom of speech as well. Just watch the news any day from China or the Middle East and it makes you realize what a great country we live in. I kind of expect it from China and the Middle East . . . it's shocking to me when a country like the UK restricts speech. Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Free Speech, easily. If we didn't have it, we'd all be forced to say nice things about Texass athletics, and there's nothing nice you can say about that filth. Link to comment
rawhide Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Since we are one of the few countries left in the world(UN members) that have anything resembling the 2nd Amendment.... . . . ...plus all the others GBR Link to comment
Roark Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Patriot Act FTW!!!!! Lolz. Jay slash kay. Link to comment
Excel Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Twenty-First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The most important right of all... Link to comment
husker_99 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I was thinking about this on the drive in this morning. For me it's our protection of freedom of speech. I think the U.S. does more to protect the free flow of ideas (good, bad, offensive, bland, etc.) than any other country on earth. I think that is a wonderful thing. Thoughts? Freedom of speech is rather limiting. Supreme Court Justices throughout our history have seen to that. Speicifically the middle of the 20th Century. Link to comment
huskertim Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Carl, you do ask some thought provoking questions don't you? Free speech is no less laudable for the constraints placed upon it. Private property is the very right upon which most of our freedoms rest. But is not pride born of personal endeavor, or at least a collective one? I guess when I think of what actually brings me pride in my nation, it would be our militarys' phenomenal capacity to endlessly sacrifce to the betterment of a world that often hates us. In the face of ruthlessness, they show mercy, in a time of lawlessness they employ dicipline, surrounded by enemies they extend a hand of friendship, and upon victory, they make whole those they have vanquished. So, I guess our forefathers decision to subjugate our military to civilian authority and thus to temper such great might with greater character is my choice. Link to comment
carlfense Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I was thinking about this on the drive in this morning. For me it's our protection of freedom of speech. I think the U.S. does more to protect the free flow of ideas (good, bad, offensive, bland, etc.) than any other country on earth. I think that is a wonderful thing. Thoughts? Freedom of speech is rather limiting. Supreme Court Justices throughout our history have seen to that. Speicifically the middle of the 20th Century. Eh? I'm not sure what you are saying. Could you rephrase it? Link to comment
carlfense Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Carl, you do ask some thought provoking questions don't you? Free speech is no less laudable for the constraints placed upon it. Private property is the very right upon which most of our freedoms rest. But is not pride born of personal endeavor, or at least a collective one? I guess when I think of what actually brings me pride in my nation, it would be our militarys' phenomenal capacity to endlessly sacrifce to the betterment of a world that often hates us. In the face of ruthlessness, they show mercy, in a time of lawlessness they employ dicipline, surrounded by enemies they extend a hand of friendship, and upon victory, they make whole those they have vanquished. So, I guess our forefathers decision to subjugate our military to civilian authority and thus to temper such great might with greater character is my choice. Good post. Thanks. Regarding the first bolded section: I probably could come up with a more apt word than pride. Basically, I'm wondering what are some of the better laws/policies/ideas from the U.S. Regarding the second: I agree. That idea isn't exactly unique but the U.S. has been mostly successful in having the government run the military and not vice versa. Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I was thinking about this on the drive in this morning. For me it's our protection of freedom of speech. I think the U.S. does more to protect the free flow of ideas (good, bad, offensive, bland, etc.) than any other country on earth. I think that is a wonderful thing. Thoughts? Freedom of speech is rather limiting. Supreme Court Justices throughout our history have seen to that. Speicifically the middle of the 20th Century. Last time I checked, placing responsibility and accountability on Free Speech is not a limit--it is a burden factor that one must should consider before speaking freely. But then again, I've never equated responsibility and accountability with limitation. Link to comment
Comish Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Carl, you do ask some thought provoking questions don't you? Free speech is no less laudable for the constraints placed upon it. Private property is the very right upon which most of our freedoms rest. But is not pride born of personal endeavor, or at least a collective one? I guess when I think of what actually brings me pride in my nation, it would be our militarys' phenomenal capacity to endlessly sacrifce to the betterment of a world that often hates us. In the face of ruthlessness, they show mercy, in a time of lawlessness they employ dicipline, surrounded by enemies they extend a hand of friendship, and upon victory, they make whole those they have vanquished. So, I guess our forefathers decision to subjugate our military to civilian authority and thus to temper such great might with greater character is my choice. Very well crafted response......................bravo........... Link to comment
strigori Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I was thinking about this on the drive in this morning. For me it's our protection of freedom of speech. I think the U.S. does more to protect the free flow of ideas (good, bad, offensive, bland, etc.) than any other country on earth. I think that is a wonderful thing. Thoughts? Freedom of speech is rather limiting. Supreme Court Justices throughout our history have seen to that. Speicifically the middle of the 20th Century. Last time I checked, placing responsibility and accountability on Free Speech is not a limit--it is a burden factor that one must should consider before speaking freely. But then again, I've never equated responsibility and accountability with limitation. Exactly. And no other nation on earth has the same protections. Damn near every other country has what amounts to a censorship board. They usually call it a 'ratings board' or something like that, but if the board decides not to rate it, it can't be sold in that country. Or things like the mess France and Turkey are arguing about now. Link to comment
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