Armchair Pundits

Now That's Funny

Mike stumbled across this little gem and I just had to put it up. What is so amazing about that little piece of work, is that it fails to account for history. Prager has often cited the now infamous communist saying, "The future is known, it's the past that's always changing." Strange, how history is constantly rewriting itself to fit some idealogue's position.

The video rightly warns about shared information impinging on the sacredness of our privacy. This being said, this is a great example of the pot calling the kettle black. Nearly all totalitarian regimes of the modern era began on the left. Think about all of the bloodshed and suffering that occurred under the facists, communists, etc. Now think of the systematic eliminition of all things Christian from public discourse, e.g., cross on L.A. County seal, Ten Commandements, the use of Merry Christmas, manager scenes, etc. So we will deny the historical foundations of our nation? Really! What side of the aisle most threatens your civil liberties? And who leads this charge to protect the public or should I say the weak-minded who are so narcissitic everything offends them?

The ACLU. Furthermore, do they not systematically erode our protection, by opposing ID's that would be useful in knowing who the heck is in our borders (concerning immigration and illegals)? At every stinking turn.

And if this isn't enough we have become obsessed with laws about safety. Seat belts, booster seats, air bags, and anti-smoking laws are all well-intentioned, but an erosion of our liberty none-the-less. Think about it. What would happen to you if you strapped your kid in a chair for four hours? At home? Than your an abusive parent. In a car? Law abiding citizen. I know that's an extreme example, but ultimately what is it that happens? You lose your ability to make a decision.

The ACLU! I tell you those four letters strike more fear into my heart than The Patriot Act ever has.

Oh, and since this turned into a screed, go read Lileks post today. He links to a website that will make your blood hot with fury.

posted by Grisby @ 12:00 PM