Lucius,

"I find it amusing that Right wing extremists often speak of their "American" rights, but rarely use the word "American" responsibility"

Well then you haven't been listening very well.

It's a citizen's duty to cast their INFORMED vote.

It's the parent's responsibility to educate their children.

It's a woman's responsibility not to risk getting pregnant until she's capable of being "responsible" (married)

It's a man's responsiblilty to provide for any children he's sired.

It's a citizen's responsibility to be properly trained in the safe operation and ownership of their firearms.

It's the parent's responsibility to raise respectful, thoughtful and obedient children so they may become the good citizens and leaders of tommorrow.

There are some extra-responsibilities too, like community or faith based organizations which can take care of and place unwanted children in loving homes, instead of just killing them.

"Considering how their freedom was won, they should be on their knees daily in gratitude that the founders of our freedom were responsible enough to create a system whereby the "People of the United States... [would]... promote the general Welfare", even if a statement like this smacks of socialism"

Uh....many of those "right wing extremists" fought for and many died on behalf of your freedom. They take an oath to DEFEND the Constitution.

Since you are a teacher, please, understanding that words mean things, note it says "promote" not PROVIDE!

Also note "welfare" means "how you're getting along" not a free handout from the government. If you are working, totally self-reliant and "comfortable", it could be said that you welfare is good.

"I suppose they have in in for Christ for promoting socialism as well"

That would be CHARITY by the church, where it belongs.

"As far as the "Move to Cuba" comment, I have no need to deride such a ridiculous statement"

What's so ridiculous about that? Castro thinks he's a socialist, so did Stalin.

mav out