The problem is that when you are having the freedom to choose whether or not to have health insurance, when you get sick and finally go to the ER, the rest of us are paying for it in higher fees for our insurance and in the services offered by Drs. and hospitals. That is one of the main reason that costs are going up. That and rampant medical law suits. And hey, I support tort reform.
I'm not sure where you see your ability to bear arms eroding. I know Feb buys guns on a pretty regular basis with no problem at all. So you'll have to elaborate on that one for me to understand what you are talking about.
I'm not sure what regulations you refer to that are imposing such a burden in your work life. I'd be interested in knowing what you are referring to. I know when I was working I resented the heck out of the constant interference by Congress into the work we were trying to do. I'm here to tell you that the aftermath of the Ports controversy and the resulting requirements imposed by the Hill via legislation was totally unnecessary. And I've kept my eye on "export reform".
I'm not necessarily in favor of "big government" because I prefer an efficient government. I feel like the biggest imposition of burdensome rules came about in the aftermath of 9/11, and frankly, I don't think they have made us any safer. But, some good has come of it -- we have restored our humit programs and there is intelligence sharing to a much greater extent. Do you think that would have happened on its own?
perhaps I just lead a more insulated life than many of you. I pay my taxes and try not to break the law and to be a good citizen. And they pretty much leave me alone. Now riots? yeah, I can see that if the Conservatives continue to put forth this idea of "class warfare". I really hate that term.