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OMG - my fav. movie of all time! I've watched it at least 200 times. I know there are more than just that. *goes to search* Jen Arianna Frances

Nope, not reading it wrong - not my exact intent however, but not reading it wrong. I agree. This I agree with completely! It needs to be gradual, a sudden stop in all drug laws would be more chaotic leading to stricter laws then those currently in place. And yes, 20 - 30 year process to implement all the libertarian ideas, with this one being the one I see the most 'interesting' to do. Jennifer PS. I'm from Rhode Island, I think we have the smallest group of libertairans in the US, which is sad. Arianna Frances

Where as alcohol was a 'homegrown' business in the 30s (most of it made here, purchased here, consumed here), its not the case with drug trafficing. Its an international business. Libertarian governement has open borders and open trade - for the initial period we would be inundated with drugs causing a large drop in price, causing more experimenting and casualty. It can be rectified in time, but is that initial period worth it? Their drug platform is the only part I think needs more regulation then they say, at least initially. Our social structure is not set up for it. Jennifer Arianna Frances

I agree with the premise... Its the execution that I have issue with. Jennifer Arianna Frances

Libertairan view is that drugs shouldn't be illegal - thusly eliminating this problem. This is the only aspect that I have some trouble with. I don't see this working any time soon. Jennifer Arianna Frances

What constitutes 'charity skydives'? Jen Arianna Frances

This is the pretense of the libertarian thought. People are held personally accountable. Think about it this way. (Its just an analogy folks!) John Juan wants a job - John Juan is from a 'disadvantaged' country. John Juan gets a 'free' job under the current systems welfare act. The system forces Frontier Inc. to employee John Juan in turn for a small tax break. John Juan is a bad employee, he does bad things to the company and gets fired. The government has more money so they continue to dump John Juan at various jobs and he continues to do shoddy work. John Juan did not feel personally responsible becuase he got a free job from the government. Under a libertarian form of governement, a charitable group would form that would help people from 'disadvantaged' countries find work. (Americans are VERY charitable, the most in the world). They work with John Juan to find something he would like to do and a company that is willing to help him (but not for a tax break as most taxes would not exist under a libertarian form of gov.). John Juan doesn't do a good job, and is let go from the company. John Juan slithers back to charitable group, but they tell him they can't find him another job becuase he was fired from the first. SO now John Juan has to find work on his own - there is no governement program to do it for him - personal responsability. Other charitable groups have formed to help him with other aspects of his life (temporary housing), but no one will be able to find a job for him, he has to do this himself. These charitable groups will depend on donations from now tax free individuals, and can only do what the coffers allow them to do. It would rely on a 'supply meets demand approach'. Citizens (rather than politicians) would sit on the board of directors keeping them in line. This is one example of how one aspect would work. Personal responsability will make John Juan a better person, a more productive member of society. If he can not conform, he will not be permitted as a member of society and something will happen have to happen to him; he either goes back to 'disadvantaged' country, or gets off his duff and works for a living and conforms to the society; when in Rome, do as the Romans. There are obvious rules that need to be set in place, but they will occur from state to state rather than at the federal level - meaning that the citizens of the state will make decisions for themselves. What works in Hawaii won't necessarily work in Nebraska, and that should be for the people to decide. The way the government is set up now, it pretty much abolishes personal responsability. I could walk up to several people on the street and ask them if they knew about a current bill in congress that will tack an additional 15% parking tax in the capital city, and no one would know. Or that there is a 'seperation of powers' bill in the works that will ultimately cost tax payers millions. They don't know, and I don't think its because they don't care - they've been conditioned to not have any involvement in the system becuase its set up that way. If people had a more direct role they would be more direct in their decisions and more active. A sudden move to a libertarian government would not work now. There would be too many drastic changes. But... if small changes were made, I could see us 'government free' in 20 years. I can only imagine how people will free up their time if they didn't have to wade through all the government red tape. Arianna Frances

Amazing - your a good photographer. You have a great eye. I'm taking some photography classes this summer, I hope I can take pictures half this while when I'm done. Jennifer Arianna Frances

Actually, if you take a closer look at the platform you will see that they ask that the FEDERAL governement back out of those things and put them back where they belong - with the states and the people. I've been a libertarian for years and vote for them in every election. As the quote is: "the governement that governs least, governs best" Jennifer Arianna Frances

Depends what the subject is. And only becuase I know why you posted this.... I agree in that case. If its a skydiving related post, then they should at least sign their name at the end of the post, and chances are people will know the experience they are talking from. If its a question regarding finances... well... this is a skydiving website, and we should take all of that type of advice with a grain of salt. The only one we should be worried about is skydiving advice I guess. Just my opinion, of course Jennifer Arianna Frances

Since we fall under the 'pilots' title as canopy operators is anyone here a member of AOPA, and if so, have you found them more helpful than USPA? Jennifer Arianna Frances

Ya know, there are more candidates than those on the republican and democratic ticket. I hate Bush, and hate Kerry more - so I'm voting for neither of them - but SOMEONE will get my vote. Can you imagine the changes that would happen in political campaigns/elections if more people voted 3rd party becuase they actually followed their beliefs? Jennifer Arianna Frances

The details are not necessary - its just a reminder to folks to be more careful about their internet 'business'. Coming from a person who was cyber stalked last year, stuff like this is a good reminder. Just please be careful people - giving out personal info is asking for trouble. Jarcie brings up good points. Just need an email address - from there people can get your address/phone number and topo maps with aerial photos of your house... please be careful. Jennifer Arianna Frances

And thats the unfortunate downfall to stuff like this - we want to be able to verify people's posts, by at the same time people should be able to protect themselves from piracy of any sort. Sad days when it happens here. Jennifer Arianna Frances

Hey - you rock girl!

I'm so jealous of people who can set up amazing shots like those! Good work! Jen Arianna Frances

I must have been lucky - my parents were super cool with it and are encouraging my brother to go too. Jennifer Arianna Frances

Ok, that sounds good. I've been looking on monster for a few days - it looks like recruiters are asking for a degree, while actual employeers get more specific. Ideally I'd like to get a job programming, as thats what my degree has focused on (minus the math and phsyics), and I've done 'fairly' well at them. When I graduate I do plan on enrolling in an MBA program though - I'm not a 'sit at a termal and spit out code all day' kind of gal Jennifer Arianna Frances

won't contribute to any further downward spiral here... But I did want to say 'Hi!'. Michele and I were talking about you and the great time she had over the weekend last night. Hopeful to get to meet you when I'm out that way in December!

ugh - this is not giving me hope... I've been going part-time for this degree for 6 years and will be going back full time to finish it up in September, but these math courses are killing me! I hope I never find a job requiring frequent use of quadratics If you don't mind my asking - what are you doing for work? Jen Arianna Frances

If so, is it a BS or BA? I'm having a hard time with the math requirements for the BS and am considering saving myself ALOT of headaches and frustrating and going for my BA, but not sure if its going to get me the type of work I'm looking for. Jen Arianna Frances

While I agree its inappropriate - why should anyone be arrested for masturbating? In your car, at 12 AM? Its dark outside, unless he was loud or shaking the car vigerously, people would really have to get up close to the car to see what he was doing. People need to mind their own business. I feel bad for that guy in a way, cause something that should have been left alone led to him getting caught on something else. I can't believe thats an arrestable offense... Jen Arianna Frances

Making games.... I wanna work for your company!! You're in FL right? *dreaming of warmer weather* Jennifer Arianna Frances

Mines paying for our trip to Italy - May 20-28th Jennifer Arianna Frances

Only the first load up took students... and I wasn't on it... darn winds... Jen Arianna Frances