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As I sit and think about national tax day and the current political situation a thought hit me. I'm a left wing radical. Now let me say that I still consider myself to be a Reagan Conservative. I'm still Pro-Life. I still believe in the Bill of Rights. I believe in federalism and the founding documents. I also believe in responsible tax rates. So you may ask: Why do you say that you are a left-wing radical?
Well first you must understand the difference between the idealogical spectrum and the political spectrum. The ideas of the left and right wing political spectrum comes from France. When the opposition to the revolution or the loyalist to the state sat on the right side of the Assembly. Those who opposed the government sat on the left. A person on entering the Assembly could judge the support that the government (the King) by looking at what side of the room had a majority. So this is a constantly moving concept.
On the idealogical spectrum you must look at either end as running from the far right (Anarchist or no government) concept to the the left (total government) belief. Either extreme is not healthy for the populous as a whole and individual freedom. Under total government no one in the general population has any rights. Under Anarchy there is no law. So in one you live in total fear of the rulers and the other you are afraid of everyone.
So now I find myself in opposition to the massive power grab of the current government and ask, no demand the restoration of the US Constitution. I believe in personal responsibility, freedom, and liberty. I oppose the government takeover of the Healthcare System. So yes. Politically I am a Left Wing Radical on the political spectrum. Have you joined me? If not then will you?
On a day of national protest against the government, it would appear that there are a lot of people who oppose government policies. But these people are demanding a return to the ideas of the founding fathers. This movement has grown over the last year and doesn't seem to be losing any steam. It is being attacked at every turn by the ruling party. They are showing that they have a voice and are not afraid to speak out against government polices. They are called names that are unfounded, but one name that I want then to take with pride: Left Wing Radicals.
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