DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES
GO TO WASTE. PT 1.
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The SUPREME COURT RULINGS DURING THIS PAST WEEK ARE EVIDENCE THAT LOGIC, REASON, MORALITY, AND JUSTICE ARE TERMS AND CONCEPTS THAT CAN COME TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH A COMMON GOAL.
THEY ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE. THE DECISIONS TO AFFIRM THE LEGAL STANDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, ALONG WITH THE RULING THAT GOVERNMENT CANNOT DENY SAME-SEX COUPLES THE RIGHT TO LEGALLY MARRY, ARE PROOF OF THIS.
Of Course, Some of those who Opposed Such JUDICIAL DECISIONS ARE CRYING FOUL, AND WILL DO ANYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO OPPOSE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE DECISIONS INTO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND PUBLIC POLICY.
HOWEVER, THEIR ARGUMENTS AND TACTICS HAVE NOT CHANGED. EQUALITY, RIGHTS AND JUSTICE ARE TERMS MANY DELIBERATELY USE INCORRECTLY, TO SUPPORT AN IRRATIONAL POINT OF VIEW THAT DOES NOT STAND UP TO SCRUTINY.
BUT THEY ARE NOT THE REAL DANGER. THE SELF- CENTERED INDIVIDUAL WHO CARES NOTHING FOR OTHERS, ALONG WITH THE RELIGIOUS ZEALOT WHO BELIEVES GOD IS THEIR PERSONAL PIPELINE, ARE WITH US NOW AS IN THE PAST. THEY CAN BE DEFEATED, AND WILL BECOME LESS AND LESS OF A FACTOR, AS LONG AS THOSE WHO ARE CELEBRATING TODAYS VICTORIES REMEMBER THE ETHICAL JUDGMENTS, AND MORAL ABSOLUTES THEY SUPPORTED TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.
DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES
GO TO WASTE. PT 2.
So what Moral Absolutes am I Talking about? I have Discussed These in Earlier Posts, and on other Pages, but it is Important to Remember Them.- Creating a National Health Care Plan that Benefits all Americans, by Making Medical Insurance Affordable and Accessible, is a MORAL DECISION THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BELIEVES IS A DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY IT HAS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. To Some it will be an Immediate Benefit, to Others a Safety Net Against Loss of Employment and a Reduction in Financial Status. Many Americans may Never Need to Use it, but it REMAINS A SAFEGUARD TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF ALL.
SO WHY IS IT A MORAL ABSOLUTE? THE "GOOD" THAT COMES FROM SUCH A LAW TRANSCENDS THE ECONOMIC POSITIVES OR NEGATIVES THAT MAY ISSUE FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS PLAN. IT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN ETHICAL QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE WHIMS OF THE MAJORITY, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL TO ADMINISTER IN THE LONG RUN.
There are PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY, THAT WILL BE A PRODUCT OF THIS NEW LAW. However, that is AN ANALYSIS THAT CANNOT BE DONE AT THE INITIAL STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM.
FOR NOW, IT IS SIMPLY THE "RIGHT" THING TO DO.
I will DISCUSS THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE LEGALIZATION OF SAME- SEX MARRIAGE IN THE NEXT POST.
Date- 7/10/2015.
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DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES
GO TO WASTE. PT 3.
Let us Sit Back, and Think Carefully. What does the LEGALIZATION OF SAME- SEX MARRIAGE IN THE U.S. REALLY MEAN?
What Does it Create?- COUPLES OF THE SAME GENDER CAN NOW ENTER INTO A LEGALLY RECOGNIZED MARRIAGE, WHICH IS, AT ITS HEART, A CIVIL CONTRACT.
THEY NOW HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS, AND THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF HETERO- SEXUAL COUPLES.
THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS DECISION THAT CREATES FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES A DIFFERENT OR ALTERNATE SET OF RULES IN THE EYES OF THE LAW, THAT WERE CREATED BECAUSE OF THE DECISION.
- A LEGAL SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES, FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE LAW, (I.E.,
MINIMUM LEGAL AGE TO BE MARRIED, INCEST, POLYGAMY, CONSENT, MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS etc.), THAT HETERO- SEXUAL COUPLES ARE SUBJECT TO.
SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM, WHERE DOES THE CONTROVERSY LIE?
Date- 7/16/2015.
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DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES
GO TO WASTE. PT 4.
Unfortunately, the Controversycan be found in the Usual Place, WHEN WE DISCUSS ENFORCING OR LEGISLATING RELIGIOUS FAITH INTO LAW:
IT IS THE SELF-CENTERED JUDGMENT THAT FAITH ALONE SHOULD DECIDE THE MORAL AND ETHICAL GUIDELINES THAT ARE TO MAKE UP AN ESTABLISHED CODE OF LAW, BINDING ON ALL.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION, as it is defined within the CONCEPT of INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, Means:
ALLOWING THE MANNER OF WORSHIP, PERFORMANCE OF RITUALS, AND THE PUBLIC EXPRESSION OF A BELIEF SYSTEM TO BE FREE OF GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE AND POSSIBLE SANCTIONS...
...UNLESS SUCH BEHAVIOR VIOLATES A SEPARATE CODE OF CONDUCT,
ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE REPUBLIC ITSELF, ALONG WITH THE SAFETY, FREEDOM, AND WELL- BEING OF ITS CITIZENS.
WHY?
A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC CREATES TWO SETS OF LAWS WHICH SEPARATE THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF PROPER AND ACCEPTABLE MORAL BEHAVIOR...
SEE NEXT POST.
Date- 7/22/2015.
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DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES
GO TO WASTE. PT 5.
CATEGORY #1- Laws that place Guidelines on Behaviors and Judgments that Could Undermine the Peace, Safety and Liberty of the Government and its Citizens.
CATEGORY #2- Laws that Protect Individual Beliefs and Behaviors that do not
Endanger the Stability of the State, or Infringe upon the Civil Liberties of other Individuals.
What Many Americans Forget, or Don't Realize, THAT A RIGHT IS NOT A GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD, ALLOWING ANY CITIZEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE THE BILL OF RIGHTS TO EXCUSE OR JUSTIFY ANY BEHAVIOR OR JUDGMENT AGAINST ANOTHER.
For Example;
FREEDOM OF RELIGION- Does not Include:
- Child Abuse.
- Polygamy.
- Forced Observation of Certain Holidays.
- Enforcing Moral Attitudes on Everyone Else.
,,,AMONG OTHER THINGS.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH- Does not Include:
- Insulting Your Employer, without any possible
Repercussions.
- Disturbing the Peace.
- Slander.
- Perjury.
...AMONG OTHER THINGS.
... AND SO ON.
SO MANY AMERICANS SEEM TO IDENTIFY WITH THE FOLLOWING...
A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC IS A POLITICAL SYSTEM SET UP TO
PREVENT GOVERNMENT INTRUSION INTO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF AN INDIVIDUALS LIFE.
YET, THEY FORGET...
IT IS ALSO SET UP TO PREVENT CITIZENS FROM INTRUDING INTO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OTHER INDIVIDUALS LIVES.
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION PROTECTS AMERICANS FROM UNDUE AND UNNECESSARY INTRUSION INTO THEIR LIVES BY GOVERNMENT, AND BY OTHER CITIZENS.
Date- 7/29/2015.
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