No matter where you fall on the political spectrum you can find those who would silence opposing views. The left seems to be profligate in that regard. Private citizens can violate your rights apart from government and is usually the first step before trying to involve government in that violation.
You are not a Bible scholar. There is a point we agree on. Context is everything. If I were to pull a biblical quote to counter your interpretation it would be "The Lord delights in the prosperity of His servants."
My friends who advocate for higher taxes don't have to write a check to the government and consistently get a refund every year. Yet they still frame higher taxes and the willingness to pay them as virtuous. These same people do not voluntarily reduce their deductions in order to "virtuously"...
Is there "a scary amount of freedom"? I know for some of my more left inclined friends doing anything on your own with out some authority's permission is scary.
It's all ready legal and I can agree with the rare. The choice should have been made before conception or is self control an antiquated practice? In the case of rape, well my view is the baby in the womb did not commit a crime and I would do all I could to help a mother made by those...
I agree but one step in the right direction is still one step closer. More peoples hearts and minds need to change in order to recognize that abortion is murder.
My oldest son is mentally handicapped. He was born with a severe cleft lip and palate. So I guess their is a price tag on his life. We can find the justification to assist many people who can do for themselves, using the state, but when it helps a truly helpless individual, made so thru no fault...
Lets see. AL on twitter throws out a false accusation that James Woods is a cocaine addict. This could impact J.W. ability to get work and/or conduct business. Hope he wins.