>>Ahhh, let me guess, you'd be that person wouldn't you? (in another life)
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>Nope, I don't have the organizationto be a leader of a country ore the patience to deal with democractic process. Some 18 year olds do.

I guess, it's possible in theory, but not in practice.

>>Madison, Washington, Adams, Franklin and the rest were exceptional men.
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>"Thomas Jefferson was devoted athiest yet wrote of a creator. Ben Franklin was wanted for crimes in England before he came to America. His Fire insurance company in Philedelphia would be called racketeering today and he would face life in the penitentary under the rico statued. James Madison and Thomas Paine would be executed under our own laws for treason. The 'WE THE PEOPLE' were slave owners; every one."

We the people meant all citizens, not just the rich. As for business rules, they change with the times. Our very own government is criminal if the criminal statues were applied to how they play with the money.

>>Back on point, bide your time and learn from your elders.
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>I still don't understand that whole thing. Whats the difference between me thiking I know more than you (which is your claim, not mine) and you "knowing" you know more than me? Aren't we both decieving ourselves then? Why are you certain that you are wiser than an 18 year old just because when you were 18 you also had the same certainty about your wisdom? Is it just because you thought one way and now think differently? There is no possiblility that in another 20 years you may go back on your intial beliefs?

Good question. Ask some of the others who are over 30 and see if you find any that don't agree with my assertions. Once you hit 30, there seems to be some sort of epiphany. I can't explain it, I just experienced it as do most others I've noticed. Life is a series of lessons that hopefully make you wiser.

>One thing I've noticed is that when people change their beliefs, theories, or ideas, they become much more faithful to their new ideas then they previeously were (wether its going from young to old, Democract to Republican, Muslim to Jewish, Christian to Aethist, straight to gay, or even poor to rich). And my guess is not because it is "better", but because they either need to justify their new found position or its simply a new and refreshing point of view.
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Well, the Bible says a man is convinced his ways are right, so who am I to argue that. The insane believe they are right, you believe you are right as do I. However, I have been 18 and 30 and have the advantage of being able to relate both experiences. You've only experienced the one. I can tell you how much fun it is to drive a big Harley, but until you strap it on, you won't know what I mean. It's the same with this topic, you have to go through the experience to fully appreciate it.

>Do I act like I know everything? My Parents think so, my teachers thought so, you think so. Do I? No, but I certainly see why they think that. I'm just looking for a good explanation that no one can give me as I'm betting many high-school and college students are. Until then, we come up with our own ideas and let the "wise" prove us wrong.

Yes, I know. That's the main reason we try to let you learn from our experiences. We might save you some grief. I don't think for a second that you're going to stop being you, and wouldn't want you to. I'm just pointing out that you should give your elders a little more credit. I've never been one to march with the crowd either. Look up contrarian and you'll probably see my picture with a front and side view.