eye95
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IndianaBoy79 wrote:
The US wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for poor people who voted with their feet.
IndianaBoy79 wrote:
Exactly. This country was built by people who had nothing, got up and went somewhere where the could make something, and made a lot.marshaul wrote:I kind of like it too, but certain rights should be universal as well. I honestly don't have an answer as to where that line should be drawn.mcdonalk wrote:
What about those who are born into poverty? Such people are at an obvious disadvantage if their only vote is with "their feet".I must admit I like Eye's vision of a Marketplace of States even if the system would be burdensome to those who travel or move a lot... I don't agree with him that the 2nd amendment applies to the states because it doesn't say it didn't.
Talk about being disenfranchised!
On the other hand, I don't think it "disenfranchises" poorer folks. I moved out west with less than 500 bucks to my name, no job, and drove a car with barely any breaks to get here. Granted, I don't have kids or a lot of expenses, but that is a result of choices I made. People make choices that bring about their unfortunate circumstances. I speak of the majority, not special cases like the mentally or physically ill, or who are otherwise unable to work because of some legitimate circumstance outside of their control.
The US wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for poor people who voted with their feet.