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Originally Posted by JJIII
Where does this fit in?
Right of revolution
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In political philosophy, the right of revolution (or right of rebellion) is the right or duty, variously stated throughout history, of the subjects of a nation to overthrow a government that acts against their common interests. Belief in this right extends back to ancient China, and it has been used throughout history to justify various rebellions, including the American Revolution and the French Revolution.
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It can fit in to any personal philosophy you like. I'd say some gang banger in So Cal could say the Government has created a system that doesn't allow them to succeed and they're simply exercising their right to rebel against a government that is acting against their interest. Tea Party folks can say the same as well.
But I can tell you where it *doesn't* fit. It doesn't fit into any laws we have in America. I love America and feel pretty negatively toward anyone who wants to over throw her. Be it Osama Bin Laden, or some Crip in LA, or Bubba at the Tea Party. Far as I'm concerned, if any of them pick up a gun and try to kill anyone who represents our country in an official capacity and it can be proven that it's being done as part of an effort or expression of a belief that the government should be overthrown, I want to see them tried as traitors.