First, I haven't complained about anything but gov't intrusion into our lives. I hardly think that's whining. You obviously didn't get too much out of your reading comp classes in EE school. You're off topic because you can't repudiate what I've said. I never said I wanted NO government. In fact I said earlier in this thread that the gov't needs to take care of our infrastructure (roadways, bridges etc) and punish crimes (not the made up victimless crimes like drug possession) and provide for the common defense. I said I wanted the gov't to stay out of my personal life, your personal life and everyone else's personal life. I don't want them telling me what I can or can't do. I don't want them telling me how to live my life. As long as I hurt nobody, as long as I don't victimize anyone, why should it be their business what I do???? Or what you do??? I would think that people on this site would overwhelmingly support such an idea!!
So I'm going to ask again for clarity: Why does it offend you that I don't want the gov't forcing their morals and beliefs on me or you? Why does it offend you that I want you and me to have the freedom to live our lives as we wish?
And for the record, I am a 10 year US Army vet. My brother is an 8 year USMC vet, my dad is retired Army and both grandfathers served in WWII. I appreciate your service in the USAF. Not that any of that is germane to this discussion.
Also, I fix things, actual physical things every day for a living. No whining here brother.