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Glenn's post was just one more example, in an endless line, that war is the great destroyer.
They say that the first casualty of any war is the truth, and I believe that. I also believe that "fairness" or "equal treatment under the law" is the second casualty.
The government at all levels is waging wars. Wars on terrorism, drugs, "enemy" countries, the poor, the homeless, fat, cigarettes, or damn near anything that the rulers decided to prosecute at any given time.
The nation stands close to the edge of destruction, and the mindless busybody meddling in the affairs of others as we ignore important matters at home is what will destroy us.
If you want a "decent country" then stop policing the world. Stop all "intelligence agencies" from committing war crimes against other governments. Stop giving any country money --- let the populous donate to charities that can help those unfortunates in foreign lands. This is a first step.
Step two; get rid of all laws that simply outlaw a vice. No laws against any drugs, gambling, prostitution, sugar, hamburgers, cell phones, or any of the things that the busybodies happen not to like.
Step three: break the country up into smaller units. The empire must end, and the bankrupt central government has lost all moral right to exist. Yes, the USA has no right to exist. The people do; not the government. Let the people re-write the covenant between themselves and their government: even if that means that Florida tells the rest of the states to "kiss ass" and leaves the Evil Union. (you may still come visit us in the winter)
Ladies and Gentlemen; the constitution has failed. We must start over with no option off the table as the present rulers love to say. All options on the table at a constitutional convention is one way of the people regaining control of the central government. I think that beats violence in the streets.
After the last 100 years, we know that "electing better leaders" is a fucking pipe dream.
