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tossedoff 
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| Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:19 pm)
You should pay for what I want and I don't care about the provider as long as I get it. I will support whoever continues to provide the ability to get what I want.
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pistolpete23 
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:23 pm to tossedoff)
To quote an old kite flyer "when the people learn to vote themselves money will mark the end of the republic"
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WikiTiger 
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:23 pm to tossedoff)
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Have we become a "theft" society?
Well, anyone who supports the state inevitably supports theft.
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Lsupimp
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Baton Rouge
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:24 pm to tossedoff)
It's not theft if The State does it.
It's Social Justice.
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HailHailtoMichigan! 
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:26 pm to WikiTiger)
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Well, anyone who supports the state inevitably supports theft.
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WikiTiger
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I assume that means you disagree?
What do you call it to make it more palatable for your psyche?
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JLSIX 
New Orleans Saints Fan
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Member since Apr 2010
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:30 pm to pistolpete23)
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To quote an old kite flyer "when the people learn to vote themselves money will mark the end of the republic"
Good ole Silence Dogood.
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blueboy
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 7:59 pm to pistolpete23)
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To quote an old kite flyer "when the people learn to vote themselves money will mark the end of the republic"
That basic statement was made long before Franklin was born. I think it's from Plutarch, but I'm probably wrong.
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constant cough
New Orleans Saints Fan
Lafayette
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:01 pm to tossedoff)
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Have we become a "theft" society?
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davesdawgs 
Georgia Fan
Georgia
Member since Oct 2008
10971 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:34 pm to tossedoff)
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Have we become a "theft" society?
Yes, but in the Obama Age it's referred to as redistribution of wealth.  
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catholictigerfan
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:37 pm to WikiTiger)
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Well, anyone who supports the state inevitably supports theft.
you are correct
but how else would you support the state? would you be for anarchy?
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Taxing Authority
LSU Fan
Houston
Member since Feb 2010
16708 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/11/12 at 10:58 pm to tossedoff)
Maybe. I think we are seeing what happens when generosity of givers becomes expectation of the beneficiary.
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joshnorris14 
Florida Fan
Florida
Member since Jan 2009
19501 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:56 am to catholictigerfan)
Anarchy would be the way to go
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JEAUXBLEAUX
LSU Fan
Bayonne, NJ
Member since May 2006
38492 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 4:39 am to joshnorris14)
Just trying to make the American dream accessible for all and to make America's riches available for all Americans not just the 1%
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Blue Velvet 
Colorado State Fan
Venice, LA
Member since Nov 2009
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:12 am to catholictigerfan)
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Well, anyone who supports the state inevitably supports theft.
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you are correct
but how else would you support the state? would you be for anarchy?
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Patrick O Rly
New Orleans Saints Fan
y u do dis?
Member since Aug 2011
25499 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:13 am to Blue Velvet)
Good to see you back buddy. 
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Blue Velvet
Colorado State Fan
Venice, LA
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:21 am to Patrick O Rly)
Thanks for the support brother 
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Blue Velvet
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Member since Nov 2009
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:23 am to tossedoff)
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Have we become a "theft" society?
When were we not?
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bamafan1001 
Alabama Fan
Member since Jun 2011
612 posts
| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:32 am to catholictigerfan)
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Well, anyone who supports the state inevitably supports theft.
you are correct
but how else would you support the state? would you be for anarchy?
Valid question. I say look at the intent of the founders of this country and the Constitution. They believed in a limited government. This government would cover essentials like military expenditure roads, bridges. When you start taking money away from people to give to others, that's when it becomes theft. Everyone can use a road, not everyone can use a welfare check.
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Blue Velvet
Colorado State Fan
Venice, LA
Member since Nov 2009
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| re: Have we become a "theft" society? (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:39 am to bamafan1001)
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When you start taking money away from people to give to others, that's when it becomes theft.
in the form of "essentials" like military expenditures, roads, bridges, etc.
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