I would probably favor government regulations like you stated on the internet if I had some sort of guarantee that the government wouldn't overstep their grounds. From what I've seen (from both this administration AND the last), I have a feeling they would take things too far and we would end up with Net Neutrality.
I agree with you completely on your second point. The thing is, NO religion can be favored. Should we be respectful and tolerant of all religions, including Islam? Absolutely! However, there is a resurgence of Sharia law, which includes honor killings and the like. I don't think that should be tolerated whatsoever. They can practice their faith, but when they are taking away someone else's freedom by doing so, I think that should be punishable by law. It seems as if people and the government are really tip-toeing around Islam to try to be politically correct, but when people are getting killed, it's gone too far.
Where I live, there is no income tax, and I believe it should be like that across the country as well, as you do. I really disapprove of eminent domain also. People have a right to their property, and I believe that right is being violated by eminent domain.
I'll definitely look into getting my hands on that book! I was fortunate enough to have a conservative college government teacher, and he pointed out how the branches have been taking more and more power that they weren't given by the Constitution. I had noticed that myself before I took the class, but I love learning about government, politics, and history, so I will definitely read that book!
I don't think Glenn unfairly bashes the public officials. He calls them out on things they have done that are wrong, or sneaky, etc. He's highly opinionated, so I can see why you (and many others) aren't a huge fan. I too think that he is unfairly hated. This is a bit off-topic, but I've heard from multiple sources that Glenn is leaving Fox. Apparently, he's going to persue a more religion-oriented type job, but I haven't heard anymore than that.
Wow! I really respect your parents for everything they must have went through! I think this country would be a much better place if people could see it from the eyes of people such as your parents, who have seen what life is like without liberty. Maybe they wouldn't be so quick to give up the rights they have, that the Founders worked so hard to earn for them.
What are your thoughts on how "politically correct" the nation has become recently?