Posted by coral on March 18, 2003, at 19:12:44
In reply to Peace Can Be Patriotic Too, posted by mair on March 17, 2003, at 16:15:19
Whether we agree or agree to disagree,the very fact that we can say what we please (except "fire" in a crowded theater) speaks volumes about our country. I have been in countries where, upon entry, all ALL reading materials, newspapers, magazines, books (including fiction) were confiscated by the military.
Do we get the whole story? No. Is it slanted? Sure. But, I'm willing to bet my bottom dollar that what we're exposed to is far greater, in toto, than in any other country.
Nice thing, too, is if we don't like an elected official, we vote him/her out of office.
Coral
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