Reply #47: Well, it beats growing up in Concord ! [View All]

[ex_jew]

Either you understand the human urge to be free or you don't. Maybe whatever little hick town you grow up in DIDN'T contribute in any way to our freedom and independence, so you don't understand. I had the advantage of seeing the spot where brave individuals gave their lives for the sake of liberty every day, and therefore I don't have much patience with those who belittle such endeavors through tedious semantic games.

Just curious - what is it about John Locke that you admire so fervently ? Perhaps it would help me to understand your point of view if you could point me at some writing of his that you especially admire. Thanks !