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“Conscription in general is slavery to die. If a war is just, countrymen will stand and fight. Throughout all of modern history we have seen government do all manner of immoral things to force people to fight and die for their bidding. We should not be forced to make some crony rent-seeker or politic…”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Requiring Women to Register for the Draft

“Increasing spending on clean energy is absurd. We have been chasing this wild goose for years. We don't need to throw more money at it, we need to allow the market to work. The government criminalizes "off-the-grid" living, and minimizes entry into the market for cleaner alternatives. ”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Does the U.S. Need a Comprehensive Plan for Combating Climate Change?

“I'd like to see the VA abolished, as a combat vet who's used it. However, I support any additional protection for whistleblowers and more oversight. Though, let's not kid ourselves. This won't fix anything. ”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Is Stronger Punishment for Misconduct or Poor Performance Needed for VA Employees?

“Transperency.”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Do Federal Agencies Need to Make Information About Pending Regulations Public?

“People should be free to spend their money they see fit. However, cronyism is a problem. It's the result of an ever-expanding list of government powers that corporations are looking to exert political force on for a market edge. The size and scope of government is the problem. ”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Amending the Constitution to Prevent Political Spending by Corporations and PACs

“Every bill that will cost more money as we hurtle towards a financial crisis is laughable. The Fed is mulling over negative interest rates and we have $220 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Government programs live forever. $175 million will balloon as does every other program. Stop wasting my money…”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Should the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center be Designated a National Memorial?

“Not a federally enumerated power. No business of DC. ”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Does the Federal Government Need to Stop State Right-to-Work Laws?

“Crime is crime.”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Should The LGBTQ Community Have Better Protections Under The Federal Definition Of Hate Crimes?

“Hate crimes in general are special pleading and antiquated. Crime is crime.”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Should Deliberate Attacks Against Police Officers be Prosecuted as Hate Crimes?

“As a USMC combat vet, I'm against using our money and the blood of our youth as way to justify further foreign intervention. North Korea is a genuine potential threat that should be addressed when they go beyond their typical sabre rattling. I don't believe the testing of an antiquated nuclear armam…”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Does Congress Need to Support South Korea and Japan In Response to North Korean Aggression?

“I'm always in favor of reducing the government footprint on the economy. ”

- JOHN D

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In Response to: Do Investment Advisers Need a Break From Certain Record-keeping Requirements?