Rand Paul Wants To Abolish The Americans With Disabilities Act!

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God, if this thread is an indication of what's to come for the next six months...

I will say that freedom is subjective, though. Who's to say someone's legal freedom to discriminate against a disabled person is more valuable than that disabled person's right to live in a society where being discriminated against is legally not tolerated?

Libertas, you're white, blond, probably middle-class, heterosexual, university educated, American, and not of Muslim or Jewish descent, am I correct? You'll never understand why it is important to have legislation that protects everyone. You're privileged. It's petty for you to advocate getting rid of such things in the name of "freedom".

It's one thing to say you're against racism, or any discrimination. It's another thing to understand why it's bad.

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God, if this thread is an indication of what's to come for the next six months...

I will say that freedom is subjective, though. Who's to say someone's legal freedom to discriminate against a disabled person is more valuable than that disabled person's right to live in a society where being discriminated against is legally not tolerated?

There is no right to not be discriminated against.

Says... you. Why do you think your personal opinions on freedom and rights is the correct one?

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And you know all this how?[/quote]

I've seen your pictures, read your posts about yourself, I know you go to University, I know you're educated, I know you're well off because you can afford higher education, a computer, the internet, and probably more. No one would think twice about you if they saw you walking down the street, or in an airport, or anywhere else. You are privileged.

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Racism is bad. Violating individual freedom is just as bad.[/quote]

Racism is bad... but if someone is being oppressed by a majority class, that's legally okay?

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God, if this thread is an indication of what's to come for the next six months...

I will say that freedom is subjective, though. Who's to say someone's legal freedom to discriminate against a disabled person is more valuable than that disabled person's right to live in a society where being discriminated against is legally not tolerated?

There is no right to not be discriminated against.

Says... you. Why do you think your personal opinions on freedom and rights is the correct one?

These are not merely my opinions but rather views rooted in the objective nature of freedom.

Just that? How about using  things that matter, like the Constitution, or Supreme Court rulings, or legislation, to back up your claim?

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Alright, kinda creepy...[/quote]

How is it creepy? You have posted pictures of yourself in the pic thread for everyone to see. You have spoken to me about your education in chemistry in University. You have told the whole forum where you live, too. How you think, what your opinions are, how you feel, what you like... everyone has. It's not creepy. You've put it out for everyone to see. I know a lot about members here because I read posts and I forge conclusions based on what they say.

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A private business choosing who it wants to hire does not constitute "oppression".
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I'm not merely using employment as an example. There are many ways someone can be discriminated against, that could constitute oppression.

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Can we just let this thread die?