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Old 03-01-2017, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt G View Post
Sure is an odd stance for some who constantly espouses his pro liberty/anti government overreach values. You don't seem to have an issue with giving up the lliberties of others that you don't exercise. Hypocrisy at it's best.
The Constitution empowered the government to regulate things like drug abuse. If you don't like it, amend the Constitution.

My view is that the Constitution is a binding contract that must be adhered to, not that everything should be allowed. I am an originalist, not a libertarian. No hypocrisy there. It is a consistent position.
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