You are of course correct in some of the statements you make Jim, but don't forget, it was the "liberalism" of the banking system which was a major cause of its failure.


Everything requires regulation including society. If police officers and even fire officers are attacked by stone throwing thugs who are bent of causing damage and mayhem (fire and stones kill too), then there will be casualties.
Police and firemen are just doing their jobs, and under a socialist system they will still be required to do their jobs......when a couple of EDL supporters get bashed, will you be whining or cheering?

To build a new and better society order must be maintained, my years in the CP told me that violent confrontation is counter productive and that all sections of society must be convinced socialism and a less wasteful way of life are imperative. Unbridled consumerism is double edged and we are just beginning to feel the steel.

Too much diversion into meaningless personal rights issues obscures the major battle, as well as weakening the ability of the people to stand against the things you point at in derision.