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Monica,
I was curious how you would define the expression “wedge issue”. I essentially agree with your definition. But an expression used as a wedge issue could also be considered “red meat”. And by that, I mean used to motivate the base of a political party, for example. Coming to mind is the expression “Illegal Immigration”. A wedge issue for sure, but clear red meat for many…including ME, in a positive sense! I want our borders sealed, illegals deported, and a “time out” for legal immigration. That’s my shot across the bow, Monica, as we might well differ on that topic. I don’t worship diversity, believe in multiculturalism, etc., as the Libertarians do. Those concepts fly in the face of basic human nature…how we are hard wired with our DNA. But I really don’t know where you fall out, thus I’m not really intending to categorize you.
Also, brad, I think you should take another look at the article I wrote on immigration – I added a lot of additional information to elucidate my libertarian views on immigration and that the only reason they are not always and everywhere applicable in our society is a result of the unfree and unconstitutional system we are subject to. http://monicaperezshow.com/2015/08/24/the-libertarian-immigration-conundrum/
Protecting people from the consequences of freedom still makes them less free. I do not believe your imagined disasters will occur when freedom is increased.
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Monica,
I was curious how you would define the expression “wedge issue”. I essentially agree with your definition. But an expression used as a wedge issue could also be considered “red meat”. And by that, I mean used to motivate the base of a political party, for example. Coming to mind is the expression “Illegal Immigration”. A wedge issue for sure, but clear red meat for many…including ME, in a positive sense! I want our borders sealed, illegals deported, and a “time out” for legal immigration. That’s my shot across the bow, Monica, as we might well differ on that topic. I don’t worship diversity, believe in multiculturalism, etc., as the Libertarians do. Those concepts fly in the face of basic human nature…how we are hard wired with our DNA. But I really don’t know where you fall out, thus I’m not really intending to categorize you.
“YOUR” BORDER IS AROUND “YOUR” PROPERTY. “MY” BORDER IS AROND MY PROPERTY. “OUR” BORDER IS JUST YOU MAKING DECISIONS FOR OTHER PEOPLE.
Unfortunately, the government doesn’t recognize private borders…ask a bar-owner who wants to allow smoking.
Also, brad, I think you should take another look at the article I wrote on immigration – I added a lot of additional information to elucidate my libertarian views on immigration and that the only reason they are not always and everywhere applicable in our society is a result of the unfree and unconstitutional system we are subject to. http://monicaperezshow.com/2015/08/24/the-libertarian-immigration-conundrum/
Protecting people from the consequences of freedom still makes them less free. I do not believe your imagined disasters will occur when freedom is increased.