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What do you believe every American is entitled to?

Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:46 pm
Posted by benhamin5555
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:46 pm
Just curious what the people of TD believe each and American is entitled to, in addition to the basic rights outlined in the Constitution (freedom of speech, right to bear arms, protection from illegal searches and seizures etc). Clearly this is something that people have very different views on. For me I would say every American should always have these things:

Life- We should never let someone die because they cannot afford a life saving medical treatment. However I do not think we should provide treatments that will only extend a life by a few years. Likewise we should never let anyone starve to death, or die of thirst. I feel like everyone pretty much agrees on this.

Privacy- The government should not violated privacy of the individual by monitoring text messages, internet use, or phone calls, ever. Any form of law that attempts to ban or discourage a sexual act between two consenting adults should never exist.

Education- Every child should have the right to an education from kindergarten to high school. College is NOT something people are entitled to, and I think it's silly when people say "every American should go to college".

Equal opportunity, not equal outcome- Wealthy people should not be "punished" for being successful. People from poor backgrounds should be given enough help to the point where they CAN succeed if they work hard enough. Affirmative action is bullshite and should be immediately abolished.

Posted by DosManos
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:46 pm to
chicken nuggets and a small fry
Posted by Godfather1
What WAS St George, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:48 pm to
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What do you believe every American is entitled to?


Opportunity.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:48 pm to
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chicken nuggets and a small fry

And Sweet and Sour Sauce....
Posted by UGATiger26
Jacksonville, FL
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:49 pm to
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:49 pm to
A good glass of Scotch.
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
89753 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:50 pm to
Equal treatment under the law
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
91176 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:51 pm to
They are entitled to an equal opportunity to make something of themselves. If they fail at that then it's not our job to subsidize them for food, clothes, shelter or healthcare.

They are entitled to the opportunity to get a high school education opening the doors to college if they work hard and make good grades.

They are entitled to safety from foreign invaders and threats, to live their lives free of fear from tyranny and destruction
Posted by boosiebadazz
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:53 pm to
butthole pleasures
Posted by petar
Miami
Member since May 2009
5989 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:53 pm to
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Privacy


I certainly agree. interesting views by Justice Scalia on the matter though. Although he has often stood up against violations of the 4th amendment (illegal search and seizure, warrant issues, privacy concerns), he believes there is no constitutional right to privacy.
(for reference, USSC in 1965 in the birth control case, said there was in the bedroom)
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:53 pm to
A car
Posted by Zantrix
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2009
7940 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:55 pm to
I believe that every American is entitled to go frick themselves.
Posted by benhamin5555
Member since Oct 2009
2368 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:57 pm to
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They are entitled to an equal opportunity to make something of themselves. If they fail at that then it's not our job to subsidize them for food, clothes, shelter or healthcare.


So if somebody has failed to the point where they can't even feed themselves, we should just let them die?
Posted by BlackHelicopterPilot
Top secret lab
Member since Feb 2004
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 2:58 pm to
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So if somebody has failed to the point where they can't even feed themselves, we should just let them die?



sure
Posted by Grizzley
Member since May 2014
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:00 pm to
Birth certificate
Posted by TX Tiger
at home
Member since Jan 2004
35676 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:01 pm to
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So if somebody has failed to the point where they can't even feed themselves, we should just let them die?
Oh heavens no. I think you should round them all up and house them at your place.
Posted by goldennugget
Hating Masks
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:01 pm to
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Education- Every child should have the right to an education from kindergarten to high school. College is NOT something people are entitled to, and I think it's silly when people say "every American should go to college".


Strongly disagree that education is a right.
Posted by UGATiger26
Jacksonville, FL
Member since Dec 2009
9055 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:03 pm to
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So if somebody has failed to the point where they can't even feed themselves, we should just let them die?


Define "failed" here. I believe that, as a humane and civilized society, we are better than letting people starve in the streets.

I believe that we should have a strict and tightly monitored welfare program in place to assist those who truly need the help and are willing to use that help to improve their situation.

However, that is a product of how far we have been able to advance and develop as a society, and it should be given out of a common understood generosity of fellow citizens. It should NOT be perceived as or labeled as an entitlement.
This post was edited on 6/10/14 at 3:04 pm
Posted by Stingray
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2007
12421 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:06 pm to
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Opportunity


And the policies of this nation seem to hurt this.
Posted by TX Tiger
at home
Member since Jan 2004
35676 posts
Posted on 6/10/14 at 3:07 pm to
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Life- We should never let someone die because they cannot afford a life saving medical treatment.
Wonderful. Now, you go out and make the necessary grades to get into medical school, shut yourself off from the world for about 6 years while you finish up and do residency, and then go out and save all these lives.....for free!
Oh, and while you're doing that, make sure you keep your rent, car, insurance, health insurance, gas, utilities and credit card bills current or your deadbeat arse will be kicked to the curb.
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