Random questions to which you seek an answer
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I am going to write this as though I were advising myself in your situation. This is your career/life and what I have to say is too forceful to be addressed at a sovereign individual making this important a choice.
I don't think that criticism of PATRIOT has ever been out of vogue or career-threatening unless you work in intelligence or law enforcement circles. If good men don't stand up for what they believe in and against what they don't, they are accessories to evil. Protecting the Constitution IMO is critical. We are becoming a police state and we need people like you to help stem the flow of our liberties into the shitter.
So my advice is: publish because it's your civic duty. Damn the torpedoes, freedom supersedes all.
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Thank you for all the input guys, it will certainly be processed in my consideration. Furthermore, nearly everything you have stated has affirmed my own beliefs. My worry is just do I need to play the game and keep my statements to myself until Im in a position to not have to worry about my education being cut short prematurely.
On the flipside, and this deeply saddens me, I find it tragic that I even had to ask for outsiders advice on this in a country who's independence was so deeply rooted in protecting the liberty of free speech, and certainly affirms the comment MCL made about where things have been heading unfortunately.
With respect to the forum, I will stop before this gets overly political; however, my sincerest gratitude to all who replied.
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Publish.
You're over thinking this. Your position is largely irrelevant unless you're planning a political career. The fact that you wrote something good enough as an undergrad to be included in a textbook is the important thing.
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I agree with Chris. Getting published is a great thing at your current point. A little off topic, but have you looked into the Truman Scholarship? It's very supportive of people who take belief stands and I know a handful of non-trads that have won it. I don't know what year you are, but it opens tons of doors and is a big cash award. Law school is a big plus, they just push you towards public service. If you have any questions or want some more info, PM me.
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I'd also say that law schools are unlikely to be put off by an anti-PATRIOT Act stance. It's not well written law, which even most proponents will concede.
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Publish.
You're over thinking this. Your position is largely irrelevant unless you're planning a political career. The fact that you wrote something good enough as an undergrad to be included in a textbook is the important thing.
This…
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again, thank you to all who offered their thoughts. I'm sure I am over thinking it, but would always rather be careful than careless.
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Is the IHF experiencing any "issues"? It took me three attempts to send a PM earlier (kept getting a could not identify recipient message), and posts which I have already read are still showing as new.
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Can somebody please link me to the Washing Guide?
I can't seem to find it…
Or alternatively,
Let me know what the best way to wash my 555-01's
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With respect to earlier post… I have decided to allow it to be published. Thanks guys!
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Is the ih-b03 reincarnate still in the works?