Michael Seng and Robert Carey
Recorded
May 2, 2023
Archived
May 2, 2023
53:12 minutes
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Id:
ddv002447
Description
One Small Step partners Michael Seng (74) and Robert Carey (61) have a discussion regarding various political structures of government, legislation, and human rights.Subject Log / Time Code
Michael Seng (MS) and Robert Carey (RC) discuss how, at one time, people who held different beliefs could discuss these beliefs civilly. They speculate why this does not happen anymore.
RC considers whether people identify more closely with their state or their country.
RC asks MS how the rule of law connects to identification with state vs. country. MS believes we need to respect the laws or change them.
MS discusses the lack of accountability with lawyers today.
RC discusses jury nullification in regards to people of color and the municipal considerations of immigration.
Both partners agree the 14th Amendment changed everything.
RC names presidents he admires or does not.
RC remembers his Grade 8 teacher sparking his interest in politics. He shares why he became a Conservative.
RC talks about why he joined the military, why he stayed, and the importance of veterans to serve in Congress.
Both discuss their Midwestern upbringings and how it shaped them.
They discuss the varied politics of California. MS reflects upon the views he perceives many Californians to adopt regarding immigration.
They reflect upon faith and atheism.
MS feels misunderstood by Conservatives and reflects upon the tax system.
RC speaks on his changed view of Californians through this conversation.
Participants
- Michael Seng
- Robert Carey