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Originally Posted by u-Bob
I can't look into Amp's mind, but isn't it possible that he doesn't have a problem with authority but with blind obedience? because that is what we are heading for; we are constantly being 'encouraged' to question the motives/intentions of our peers, but questioning the intentions or effectiveness of those who are supposed to protect and serve us is a big no no.
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but that's not what's going on here. my view is a great example. i question authority often. i'm on record here recognizing some police abuse their authority, tsa is out of control, etc. but i also try and look for solutions to the problem, which is we live in a society with rules that are in place for the benefit of the whole so how do we enforce those rules.
I also prod others when they incorrectly portray things, such as stating the u.s. is a police state, which it currently is not. and the fact that there have been "neighbors report suspicious activity* programs for many years already yet there is no widespread abuse of that nor government taking advantage of that.
that all gets interpreted as endorsing the police state and i've been labeled a sheep that needs to pull his head out of his ass and wake up.
it's not about questioning authority for these people like amp, it's about "enlightening" others to one's fearful view of their world and requiring everyone agree with it. or else.