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Originally Posted by Ret10Echo
The idealist looks at the rules and will make the assumption that the rules will be followed, so given the rules and rational thought, things make sense. (They will do x and y because that is what the rules state.)
The ignorant/deluded who make the assumption that the thought process is the same in everyone's mind regardless of their point of origin, background, religion etc. (Muslims wouldn't do that because it doesn't make sense.)
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Well, thanks for calling me ignorant and deluded, but...
The practical idealist looks at the system in total and sees that such checks are in place to protect against those who would attempt to use those individual freedoms as a "nose under the tent." As I've spelled out, I think those proper checks are in place.
GC - If you don't see how that Ben Franklin quote supports my case more than yours, then you need to read more of Ben Franklin's work.