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Waiving Freedom

dan17 Wrote: Nov 06, 2012 10:12 AM

The fact that the spirit of God dwells in man, and it's conceptualization is necessary for a righteous life was first codified by the Hebrews over three thousand years ago. That is where the concept of Gods chosen people originated. The founding of the Christian religion based on the teachings of Christ extended that concept to all of mankind. This concept, along with the rational thinking of the Age of Enlightenment brought forth the freest and most blessed nation on the face of the earth. We squander the sacrifices of previous generations of Americans that built this great nation, at our peril.

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Waiving Freedom

Among the objections to ObamaCare, one that has not gotten as much attention as it should is the president's power to waive the law for any company, union or other enterprise he chooses.

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution provides for "equal protection of the laws" for all Americans. To have a law that can cost an organization millions of dollars a year either apply or not apply, depending on the whim or political interest of the President of the United States, is to make a mockery of the rule of law.

How secure is any freedom when there is this kind of...

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