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wtagg1 year, 4 months ago

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You do realize that you are saying that the government is always right with this logic.

You can be loyal to the country while still feeling the need to point out and change the problems it faces within itself. To do so is the essence of being an American and what makes us different from other countries. You are suggesting that there never be question of our government. Yikes! I can't think of anything more un-American.

Aside from your failed point of view above, that doesn't answer the verified question, which I think you are correct in bringing up. Your logic after that first sentence is where you failed yourself and the principles of our country. Why don't you investigate it?

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    wtagg1 year, 4 months ago
    
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    You brought up America and country. That makes them part of the discussion. You don't set the rules of when and where subject matter is fair game.
    
    I see that you have not pursued investigating whether it is correctly verified or not. If you believe it isn't, then show us. You are probably correct, but your conjecture is not grounds for belief in your statement.
    
    His records would go a long way toward dispelling doubt. They are sealed, which he had a part in. That tends to make me believe that there is more to the story than either sides knows.
    
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        wtagg1 year, 4 months ago
        
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        I respond to failed logic, as I did yours.
        
        Ironically, I am not in disagreement with your opinion, only with the "get out if you don't agree" philosophy. Our country's foundation is built upon disagreeing with the establishment. It is why we became a country. To suggest that one leave because they disagree is fundamentally un-American.
        
        To debate is fundamentally American.
        
        Again, you should provide evidence to discount the opposing point of view. This is the problem of talk show entertainment. A talk show host states something and it is taken at face value without challenge.
        
        Challenge the article if you feel it is wrong. Being loyal, though noble and worthy morally, is not evidence.
        
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