Barbarian explains American values:
The people are the authority in America. We don't have masters, and certainly not those appointed as our servants.
No, you're wrong. They are subject to citizens, and are our servants, not our masters.
Barbarian observes:
Your worship of government has led to you think we are supposed to serve them.
I do not worship them in any way
I see the denial, but your declaration of them as our masters is more eloquent.
but, I am not in denial of the power they wield.
By our consent, and only on condition of good behavior and observation of the law.
Barbarian observes:
Public servants are not set over us. They are set below us. This is why they are called our servants. They like to rebel and set themselves as our masters, but they are not.
Keep telling yourself that
It's in the Constitution. We aren't subject to masters. The government is subject to us. Granted, you guys have succeeded in abrogating a lot of power to government. But that's coming to an end now. Even a lot of conservatives are sick of it.
Barbarian observes:
Haven't voted for a republican or a democrat in quite some time. You?
(Rocket declines to answer)
Pretty much what was expected.
Barbarian observes:
You've confused Christ with government. God endows us with rights. Government tries to take it away. You're worshiping a false idol.
I put no faith in government
Odd then that you set them as our masters. And I notice you refuse to say whether or not you voted republican.
(I could be wrong I guess)
You're being evasive. And I think I know why.
Barbarian observes:
At best, humans can handle a little power, if there are significant checks on their abuse of it. This is precisely why state-worshipers like you are a threat to everyone's freedoms. It's important for us to make sure that no government entity exists without outside and independent oversight of its behavior.
I don't know where you get the idea that I am a state worshipper
The stuff you post here, maybe. That would do it.
I detest this current government & almost all that serve in it...
You just want a different pack of masters in place, that's all.
Did you think no one noticed?
Barbarian observes:
Government should fear the people, not people fear the government.
Okay, so how do you intend to make that happen?
Oversight. One huge step forward would be manditory body cams on police. Already, cities using it have noticed both police and citizens behavior more lawfully, and with less violence.
More nonpartisan review boards for things like redistricting, Congressional "investigations" requiring transparency by committee chairs.
More transparency on who is paying for campaign costs.
"Sunlight is a great disinfectant."
Anyone who objects to it, has an agenda they don't want you to see.