Yeah, i wasnt clear in my original reply. I didn't mean to say that the confederate flag was synonymous with slavery. The confederate flag does bring up thoughts of the civil war, though, and the civil war brings up thoughts of slavery. it is not that these three things are mutually exclusive, it is just that the confederate flag/slavery connection is the one that has stuck after all these years.
In no way, shape or form should the Confederate flag be allowed to fly above federal buildings. It is not only a monument to slavery, but far worse than that, it is a symbol of treasonous times.
Your first sentence ends with "homosexuality is wrong." Your third paragraph begins with "I do not judge homosexuals." You either don't judge them, or you think they're wrong. Not both. I agree that no one should push their beliefs on anyone else. However, the only thing I've noticed homosexuals pushing is the fact that they are not equally protected by the law and that they would like to be. That is not only something they are entitled to d
fantastic. simply stunning. the mix of subtle wit and social commentary is perfected. swift would be proud.
If it could be definitely proven, then I would be on the pro-life bandwagon in an instant
Yeah, the whole unwed mothers and no teaching thing is just a thing some new senator has on his agenda, its not actually a law yet. Although it is sad that he got elected in the first place.
Good article. Actual common sense in it. Which is rare to see these days. And great way to phrase the whole gay marriage thing. In my mind, the most disturbing thing about it is that it is the epitome of a non-issue being made into an issue.
Genius. Absolute genius. Like Einstein, if he had run a comb through his hair. And don't worry if the right can't take a bit of satire. They can't appreciate great comedy.
Welcome.
Religion very clearly needs to be modernnized. While I think treating Jesus as a brand name to be thrown out like the Empire Carpet guy was when he got too old is a bit of an exaggeration, the organized religions of the world must change to keep up with our new culture. Much like the law, which is struggling to keep up as well.
Thanks for the clarification of screed. I think shit is a far better sounding word, though.
the game is amazing. i'm neglecting homework until i beat it.
Allow me to congratulate you on the first rational victory article by a Bush supporter that I've read since Tuesday. And you're right, abortion will never be agreed upon, but thank God someone other than me has written in support of the morning after pill. It should be OTC, that would solve alot of problems. I'm mostly in agreement with the gun control, since I don't want guns taken away either. However, I disagree that hunting is rec
Ok honestly: I write the disclaimer. I put it in caps. I tell you not to watch it if you like Bush. What do you do? You watch it and come here and attack me. Don't blatantly disregard the caps lock and then come here and tell me that you don't like it. I know you don't like it. That's why the disclaimer was there. Also, the meaning of the word "screed" escapes me, which is concerning since I'm an English major, so if you could tell me what it
Alright so Bush won the election. Fine. All we can do is hope that just like he failed to explode the world in his first four years in office, he will fail to do so in his second four. By the way, that last sentence was a joke, just to clarify for those of you who may feel compelled to ask if I honestly believe that George Bush wants to blow up the planet. No. I don't
Greywar: I agree that those are my only realistic options. I don't recall saying they weren't. However, I can hold out hope the the supreme courts will overturn discriminatory laws, as they have done in the past. Nim: I never said the separation of church and state is in the Constitution, I just said it was a good idea. As far as God and the Bible goes, I can believe in a Christian God and not in the absolute authority of the Bible simply beca
While I agree with the general point of the article, I'm concerned that it drives us in the direction of moral relativism way too much. While I believe government and religious marriage ceremonies should be different, I don't think we should become a free-for-all society where anything goes simply so we don't offend anyone.
So ten states have banned gay marriage, and in one fell swoop, reverted themselves back to the middle of the 20th century, when discrimination was law and equality a myth. This is the saddest thing I've ever heard. There are people dying in Iraq, there are people without jobs, there are children without healthcare, and the huge issue that people are voting on
Its truly a shame that on November 2, 2004, discrimination has been made into law in certain states.
Using words like evil, soulless, and murder completely bastardizes the point of this article. This article points out a problem which requires a solution. I personally am pro-choice, but you will not convince me that abortion is not a problem. Anything that involves so much harm, both physical and psychological, for those involved has to be a problem. Now, if I may suggest my own personal solution, which I would like to add to TBone's suggesti
wow...cant even let a guy lose without throwing a punch huh?
Great point to make. I found it quite disturbing that when GW was interviewed earlier this year and he said that we "cannot win the war on terror" he got attacked for it, by Democrats and Republicans alike. In my opinion, thats the only true statement he has made in a while.
My personal favorite is "I never went to bed with an ugly women...Woke up with a few though" Feel free to change around for girls shirts of course
While I agree with your major point, a democracy is by definition a form of government where the will of the majority of the voters, be it 98 vs. 2 or 51 vs. 49, becomes the supreme law of the land. That is why I am thankful that the United States is not actually a democracy, but a democratic republic. As for not voting for either of the major parties, the sad reality is that we have to, because one of the two is going to win, and so voting f
It's amazing how one child's words can make everyone stop yelling and fighting and hope that whoever leads us further into the 21st century truly has our best intentions in mind. Perhaps the most affecting take on the election that I have read.
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