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In reply to the discussion: Questions on gun-control/rights [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)15. Europe has much more democracy
Ireland is in the EU, which means you actually live in a facade of a democracy. But then, I dispute that they are actually more democratic or free.
No, protecting individual rights is the most basic thing a government must do. As for Europe having more individual freedom, that is absurd. In Germany, question the wisdom of having huge numbers of migrants in your borders and the cops will be knocking on your door. Ireland got rid of their blasphemy laws only a few years ago.
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On your statement about Jefferson: I think you've been somewhat misled about him.
Decoy of Fenris
Jun 2016
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