Are we becoming a House Divided Again?

I heard the news yesterday that Texas is mad as hell, and not going to take it any more. Sick and tired of being drained and fleeced, they sent a message with HCR 50 to the Federal government, reminding them of just where their authority ends. There have even been talks of Texas seceding. It makes me happy that there are still people out there that want to live dangerously free, rather than comfortably caged. What I find amazing is that overwhelmingly, the supporters of this bid at retaking their rights and freedom are polite and fairly well-spoken, while the opponents are almost universally rude, mean, and generally unsavory in their comments.

America is becoming polarized, even more so than under Bush. Bad elements exist on both sides, but this is getting out of hand. Many Americans have expressed their displeasure at the way things are going right now with tea parties, while others say that our President's course of action is the only way to bring back prosperity. I, for one, am a Libertarian. I disagree with current legislation, with current budgetary policy, and with current spending. It is my belief (and one that has been proven time and time again) that there is almost nothing the federal government can do that local government or private citizens cannot do better; the only exception right now being national defense (they even got one-upped in mail delivery!).

There's two sides to America right now, in broad strokes: the side that wants to do what they want, free to live with consequences and keep what they work for; the other side seems to want safeguards for everything, no consequences, and few responsibilities in exchange for few freedoms. And while the latter side talks a good game, the former generally takes action much better.

Time for talk is running out, as is many people's patience. I do hope that things get back on track, that government shrinks, that our rights and freedoms will be given back, and that people won't be so worried about getting offended or offending somebody else (which is amazing, since the people that usually scream loudest about being offended are typically the most offensive). These are frightening times, but also exciting times. We sit on a powder keg; I wonder what will be around after the blast.