In a message dated 5/21/02 4:38:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
eric@SENIORNET.ORG writes:

> democracy, e.g. the social contract.  Individual freedom is balanced with
> (some might say 'compromised by') the common good.  Anyone who says
> otherwise, ie the annoying bully who decides he can do whatever he wants
> because, 'It's a free country', is an idiot.
>

you sound like someone whos' been beaten up, bullied and had their lunch
money stolen from them.....just because you NEED more rules to feel secure
and safe now, doesn't mean all of us do.  by the way, i am a californian, 4th
generation bud....so don't tell me your'e defensive about my homeland.  i
remember the good old days before the socialist democratic party took over
with their lunatic feinsteins, boxers and greyout davis'....don't give me any
more rules bud..try to run a business out here..see what these devils do with
YOUR taxes and then we can talk!
jeff