SGG's What's Your Issue Poll

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

We've had this discussion before SGG -- you still don't hold the right to defend your life against people who mean to do you harm in very high regard?

Your right to free speech is pretty meaningless when your dead and didn't have the right to defend yourself.

I know we've discussed it before, so I won't rehash the debate here and jack this thread.

[70Chip]

I voted Iraq and the economy.

However, my vote generally goes to the person who is most likely to cause the editorial page of the New York Times to shake their collective heads in disbelief. This is how I knew to pick Bush over McCain. Guliani has the lead among Republicans now, but of course any Republican will claim this distinction in the general.

[jsarno]

Energy and oil.
I firmly believe that if we don't get a grip on this, we will have no environment to protect, therefore it is my #1 issue.
We as a society need to stand up and demand alternative fuels, not this 1% of company profits going to alternative fuel "research".
Crude oil is down $10 a barrel, but our fuel prices are up an average of $.39 a gallon...how is this possible? It's possible cause the oil companies are showing 15 billion dollar profits while last year they were 5 billion.
There was an interview done recently on one of the big gas execs (I think it was exxon mobil) and the basic comments are "well, it's supply and demand, if the demand is high, then prices will be high". In other words, we are too dumb to stop them.
We need someone to take the reigns with this and get us converted to say, corn fuel.

[hooskins]

Um how about Homeland Security, actually in the homeland?? Take some of that crap outta the defense budget and allocate it to make us secure at home, otherwise terrorist attacks are still happening.

The nature of terrorism as a virtual state, with no clear leaders(one can argue even if Bin Laden dies it is not a big deal, someone else will take his place) the best bet is to be safe at home first and then waste money abroad.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Um how about Homeland Security, actually in the homeland?? Take some of that crap outta the defense budget and allocate it to make us secure at home, otherwise terrorist attacks are still happening.

The nature of terrorism as a virtual state, with no clear leaders(one can argue even if Bin Laden dies it is not a big deal, someone else will take his place) the best bet is to be safe at home first and then waste money abroad.

In my pre-thread discussions with SGG we categorized that within Foreign Affairs. As I said, these are broad issues.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

In my pre-thread discussions with SGG we categorized that within Foreign Affairs. As I said, these are broad issues.

Yeah it's cool, then I guess my vote should be changed to Foreign Affairs, or a lack of proactive foreign policies, and allocating funds to security at home.

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Personally my two big beefs are illegal immigrants and social security. I don't believe illegal aliens should be given similar benefits to those who are actually paying taxes into the programs illegal aliens are cyphering off of for free. And though I know it's not the popular idea I personally love the idea, if set up correctly, for private social security. The majority of the money I'm personally making that is cut away for social security should go into a personal account that can't be accessed until I turn 65-68 years old. The other part can still go to the various programs it needs to especially so those who are retired now still receive something, but the majority of it should be for my personal future well being and that of my family because there's no way in hell I'll see a cent when it's my time if social security stays the way it is.

[saden1]

I would be in heaven ($ heaven) if SS was privatized...my friend's mother who has nerve damage and can not function normally without pain killers, well, she'll have to choose between eating and medication.. As the old saying goes, you are as strong as your weakest link. We can not abandon those who are really in need.

[KLHJ2]

I chose Iraq obviously. I would like to see more emphasis on poor and homeless and make it illegal for them to be out on the street, while providing a means for them to succeed. I would also like to see stricter standards from a Federal standpoint on building codes and improve the quality from a structural standpoint of the conditions in which a human being is permitted to live. Of coarse while the places were being renovated or rebuilt, housing would have to be provided for those occupants. There are empty hotel rooms everyday in every city in the U.S.

The United states also needs to harvest or develop another Gross National Product other than Entertainment. Something that we can actually put stock into that the rest of the world could become dependant of us for. Just a thought. People are going to figure out how to entertain themselves and we're screwed.

[70Chip]

I forgot to mention dogfighting. I'm against it, I guess.

[KLHJ2]

I read through the ideas of the previous posters who laid out their disposition of all of the topics. The only subject that I have a slight difference of opinion in or, would like to add a little bit to is abortion. I believe in a womans right to chose only in extreme circumstances. e.g. If she was rapped or there are some serious health issues with her or the baby (Life and Death, not deformity or retardation). Other than that, you make your bed and you have got to lay in it.

As far as Illegal Immigrants are concerned. I am glad that they want to come here. It just goes to show you that the U.S. is still viewed as a land of opportunity. They are highly determined to be successfull and a contributing member society. I served with many people who were not U.S. citizens, but busted thier asses and were the some of the most dedicated and loyal Soldiers I had. They were not afraid, nor did they find it beneath them to serve this country. Even the ones who do not serve take pride in the very jobs that many Americans bitch about them taking, but are not really willing to do themselves. What is crazy is that that man will succeed and be a millionaire before the rest of us ever would. They come here, bust their ass, and earn everything that they get. I love the shit out of that type of person.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by angryssg

As far as Illegal Immigrants are concerned. I am glad that they want to come here. It just goes to show you that the U.S. is still viewed as a land of opportunity. They are highly determined to be successfull and a contributing member society. I served with many people who were not U.S. citizens, but busted thier asses and were the some of the most dedicated and loyal Soldiers I had. They were not afraid, nor did they find it beneath them to serve this country. Even the ones who do not serve take pride in the very jobs that many Americans bitch about them taking, but are not really willing to do themselves. What is crazy is that that man will succeed and be a millionaire before the rest of us ever would. They come here, bust their ass, and earn everything that they get. I love the shit out of that type of person.

I agree 100%. Most immigrants I know, and I know a bunch from Asia, Central America, and Europe, love this country because they realize just how much it has to offer. People should take note of our problems and do everything to fix them, but I swear that many young people complain about America because pissing on America is simply the thing to do among a majority of the urban 20-something crowd. Not so among most immigrant populations, who are about the most patriotic people I know.

Moreover, as you noted, most immigrants are incredibly hard-working and do a lot of things Americans would never do. I don't hear of too many illegals taking those cushy CEO position paying $500M a year. And even if they are in fact taking jobs that Americans want, I say if we can't compete with immigrants, they deserve to win the jobs.

[Daseal]

My problem with abortion is overpopulation is already a huge problem in not only this country but around the globe. I often see someone staunchly against abortion, but also tells someone to stop having kids and get off welfare. The two go hand in hand. Sometimes accidents happen, and I'm not suggesting abortion be used as some sort of birth control, but we need to find a way to start cutting population around the globe. The rate at which we're using natural resources is alarming.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Daseal

My problem with abortion is overpopulation is already a huge problem in not only this country but around the globe. I often see someone staunchly against abortion, but also tells someone to stop having kids and get off welfare. The two go hand in hand. Sometimes accidents happen, and I'm not suggesting abortion be used as some sort of birth control, but we need to find a way to start cutting population around the globe. The rate at which we're using natural resources is alarming.

Global warming could help here. The problem kind of solves itself if you think about it. Humans cause warming, warming kills humans. It's the circle of life da, da, da, da, da, da.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Global warming could help here. The problem kind of solves itself if you think about it. Humans cause warming, warming kills humans. It's the circle of life da, da, da, da, da, da.

Congratulations Chip. You can change your sig now