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Old 08-05-2011, 07:03 PM
 
Location: North Cackelacky....in the hills.
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The problem is we live in a society so survival of the fittest does not exist. No where in the Constitution does it say every man must look out only for themselves and never help anyone else.
Where does it state the government can FORCE you to hand over money to give to others???
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Old 08-05-2011, 09:57 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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Where does it state the government can FORCE you to hand over money to give to others???
Try the constitution. It gives the feds the authority to levy and collect taxes.
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:00 PM
 
Location: North Cackelacky....in the hills.
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Try the constitution. It gives the feds the authority to levy and collect taxes.
And GIVE to others....
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:03 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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And GIVE to others....
Well, what are taxes collected for?
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:04 PM
 
Location: North Cackelacky....in the hills.
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Not to redistribute wealth.
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:33 AM
 
Location: Texas State Fair
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Things I learned standing in line at Best Buy....


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Old 08-06-2011, 09:07 AM
 
Location: Allendale MI
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Where does it state the government can FORCE you to hand over money to give to others???
where does it say it cant
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Old 08-06-2011, 09:10 AM
 
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where does it say it cant
That's not how the constitution works...
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Old 08-06-2011, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Finally escaped The People's Republic of California
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America is the only country on Earth where the poor people are FAT....
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Old 08-06-2011, 09:21 AM
 
Location: North Cackelacky....in the hills.
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That's not how the constitution works...
Sad isn't it how ignorant people are of the workings of this nation.
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