Name:   architect - Subject:   Curious Date:   10/28/2019 8:45:33 AM (updated 10/28/2019 8:47:33 AM)

I do not favor a totally government run healthcare system, but do not agree that, if we had it, it would in any real way decrease our freedom (the freedom of big Pharma and big Insurance maybe).  It certainly hasn't had any significant supression of freedom in the other democratic and free nations that do have national manditory government managed healthcare.  I will point out that ALL Democrats do not support Medicare for All any more than ALL Republicans support abolition of the graduated income tax.  You know it too.

I do not know whether ''confiscation'' of assault weapons would be a step toward destroying the 2nd amendment.  I do feel there is no reasonable need for anybody to have an assault weapon and favor their sale being banned going forward.  It is my personal opinion that the 2nd amendment was not intended to be nearly as open ended by the framers as it is now interpreted by the courts.  I doubt Madison would have favored anybody off the street needed an modern assault rifle! Taking the interpretion by some gun advocates to the logical conclusion Gun shops would be selling gatling guns and anti tank weapons.  Logic is sorely needed!  I will point out that not ALL Democrats support confiscation aof any weapons any more than ALL Republicans support making it illegal for anyone of the Islamic faith to enter the country! You know it too.

I am not in favor of the Green New Deal and agree that it would be devastating to the poorest among us.  I am in favor of major moves away from fossil fuels because it will eventually be necessary and inevitable. If renewables received the same tax insentives as oil for the last 80 years we would likely already be independant of fossil fuels.  If we don't reduce the use of oil and coal the results will be devastating fo ALL of us.  I will point out that not ALL Democrats support the Green New Deal any more than ALL Republicans would deny abortion to women who become pregnant through of rape and incest!  You know it too.

I might also add that not ALL Democrats support open borders anymore than ALL Republicans support ending ALL immigration from ALL nations!  You know it too.