we have OVERLY religious people in this country and arrogant people... mostly on the right, who hold American up on this shinning hill with a banner that states the opposite of what makes sense in society.  

Openly gay military... who cares, if a person wants to serve, obviously they can serve.  I mean this don't ask don't tell thing is ridiculous because whether or not a person is gay in the military, they will still be gay even if they say they are or if they don't... I wonder how many gay soldiers there are right now, giving their hearts around the world now?

healthcare and violence, that to most Americans just don't make sense.  When you hear about healthcare, socialized healthcare... most RED BLOOD, Toby Keith singing "Proud to be an American" Americans will call that socialism  without doing the research for themselves while spouting, that's not the American way... not realizing that it's cheaper and provides a better healthcare system than that of the one we currently have also not realizing the wonders it's done for other countries...

I mean, what's stopping the progress in America usually comes down to religion and arrogant Americans (conservatives) to which by definition of Conservatism is a political and social term from the Latin verb conservare meaning to save or preserve. As the name suggests it usually indicates support for tradition and traditional values though the meaning has changed in different countries and time periods. to break that down, basically means people who don't want to change... and if you don't change, you can't progress, which will cause a down turn in life and society.

by Erauprcwa on 06/12/2009 12:56:22 AM EST

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