Discussion of California Ballot Initiatives

[innerSpaceman]

JW: What's legal and what's right are too often not the same in my book.

Alex: It was just a pre-emptive (and board-historically humorously meant) remark that i thought prudent after my decision to use a (literally) colorful phrase in my passionate rhetoric about certain native americans.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

JW: What's legal and what's right are too often not the same in my book...

Ok... Why is it not right for someone to sell their own property. I'm not asking to be an a$$hole. I just can't for the life of my understand your objection.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by JW Bear

Excuse the hell out of me for stating opinions. I thought that was still allowed.

Perhaps it was me, but your post sounded condescending. Here's an analogous comment:

"See, JW, a Democratic nominee usually gets the support of the labor unions, and the Republican nominee usually gets the support of gun lobby."

To which the appropriate response is: "Um, duh, I'm not a complete moron."

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And yes, Alex ... if given the opportunity to vote Robin Hood style on forbidding the sale of an inherited painting for $125 million, I would.

That's not to say I agree such a thing should be up for a vote by me. But if it is, then Errol Flynn will be my guide.

I hate when people misquote Robin Hood. Robin Hood did not steal from the rich. The rich stole from the poor, aka, taxed them at an ungodly rate and used the profits to line their jackets while the poor starved. Robin Hood took the wealth back and gave it to its rightful owners. Robin Hood would not take something someone actually earned and give it to someone poor. Robin Hood might be construed to support tax breaks or tax refunds (depending on where your limit of "stealing" might be) but the basic Robin Hood concept does not apply to actual thievery.

Originally Posted by JWBear

Ok... Why is it not right for someone to sell their own property. I'm not asking to be an a$$hole. I just can't for the life of my understand your objection.

I agree with JW on this and am interested in your response.