Kids. Gotta love 'em, right? Gotta be careful, though. Kids these days are capable of so much nowadays. Look at any news website, and I guarantee you, in the last week or two, there will have been a story about a teenager (or a group of them) that has committed some kind of crime. Such as the Cincinnatti man who was brutally beaten by a group of 13-14 year old teenagers, for no apparent reason.
Last Saturday night, 45-year-old Pat Maheny of North College Hill, Ohio, had just made a beer run, and was on his way home to go watch the Reds game. Sadly he never made it home that night, as he was too busy getting the hell beat out of him by six teenagers, aged 13-14.
The kids face felony charges of assault, awaiting trial later this month. They're under house arrest at their parents' homes.
As if the fact that this happened isn't bad enough (hell, the man had severe internal injuries and lost a tonne of blood, and had to spend four days at a hospital), the motive for the attack was downright despicable; when police questioned the boys, asked why they did it, what was their answer?
They were just bored.
Hmm... I've been bored before. I live in Ohio, there's nothing here. I don't ever recall having a desire to go beat up the first innocent, middle-aged man I see, just to alleviate my boredom.
I've been following this story on the radio for a while. The general opinion is that these kids should be locked up for what they did. And I agree. However, most of the callers I've heard, aren't exactly convinced they're the only ones responsible. Yes, apparently their parents are to blame just as much as they are.
Um... what? First of all, the parents weren't there, and were never mentioned in any of the police reports. Second, these hick losers don't know anything about the parents. They know nothing about how these kids were raised. For all we know, they could have some of the best parents in the country.
I do agree that, to an extent, that parents should be responsible for their kids' actions, especially when they're as young as 13 or 14.
However, I'm tired of the people who say the parents should be punished. Some of the callers I've heard have even said they should be doing jail time in addition to their kids. Now that is ridiculous.
Parents can't be with their kids all the time. They can't hold their kids' hands all throughout their life to shield them from bad influences. All they can do is raise them well enough, and make sure they taught them well enough to not get suckered into them.
Because, no matter how well you raise a kid, even if you're a perrennial Parent Of The Year candidate, you aren't the only influence in your kid's life. Every day, kids are exposed to television, internet, radio, magazines, and most of all, other kids. A kid can only go so long without developing a mind of their own. And most of the people who sit from behind their computer screens, thinking they can just demonize these teenagers' parents, often forget that yes, believe it or not, kids do have minds of their own. It doesn't make their parents bad people.
Maybe their parents aren't good at what they do. But who are we to make that decision? Like I said, we don't know them. Punish those who actually carried out this brutal attack, before turning to their parents, who, for all we know, probably had nothing to do with it.
Information from WLW-AM was used in this post. If you're in southwest or central Ohio, tune in to 700 AM.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Saturday, August 27, 2011
My Lifestyle Is Better Than Yours. Surrender At Once.
So I just heard that some high school fired their water polo coach because a parent complained that he was gay. Now that alone is enough to arouse my anger. But, there's more. See, it wasn't just his sexuality that got him fired. The source claimed what the parent was griping about, was his "gay lifestyle." Now I'm really mad.
Other than the usual list of slurs people just love to hurl at gay people, "lifestyle" is the word I hate the most. I can not, and probably never will, understand how being gay just completely defines one's lifestyle.
Besides the obvious difference in sexual preference, there really is no difference between homo/bisexuals and heterosexuals.
Now I understand that for a select few, sexuality does define who they are. But somehow, I doubt that they live their lives any different from a heterosexual person.
I'm bisexual myself. But if I were gay or straight, I assure you, my "lifestyle" would be no different from yours.
I wake up, eat, and go about my life, trying to make something of myself. Isn't that what pretty much everybody in America does? Does sexuality really have any bearing on what you do with your life? Does who you love really make a difference? I tend to think not. Maybe for a small handful of people, but no matter how many people it is, I still hate that word.
Other than the usual list of slurs people just love to hurl at gay people, "lifestyle" is the word I hate the most. I can not, and probably never will, understand how being gay just completely defines one's lifestyle.
Besides the obvious difference in sexual preference, there really is no difference between homo/bisexuals and heterosexuals.
Now I understand that for a select few, sexuality does define who they are. But somehow, I doubt that they live their lives any different from a heterosexual person.
I'm bisexual myself. But if I were gay or straight, I assure you, my "lifestyle" would be no different from yours.
I wake up, eat, and go about my life, trying to make something of myself. Isn't that what pretty much everybody in America does? Does sexuality really have any bearing on what you do with your life? Does who you love really make a difference? I tend to think not. Maybe for a small handful of people, but no matter how many people it is, I still hate that word.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Thank You, New York
Tonight, the state of New York has officially legalized same-sex marriage. The fight for equal rights is one step closer to being won.
And of course, as with any mention of the LGBT community at all, the haters come pouring in. And by haters, I mean hateful, bigoted, bible-heads who are quick to remind us that this is apparently a Christian nation, governed by the one and only God. Not Congress.
Despite the fact that the First Amendment clearly states that Congress shall make no law respecting any religion. Despite the fact that we have separation of church and state. Despite the fact that nobody is required to be forced to worship your God.
God is not going to punish us. I highly doubt an all-loving God would ever harm any of His people simply because they are looking beyond this outdated concept of inequality and hatred.
The "fags," as you say, are not ruining this nation, as you also say. The fact that they now have the same constitutional rights as you shouldn't make your own pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness any more difficult. They may be fags, but at least they're not hating anybody for being themselves. At least they don't harrass people they don't know, for things beyond their control.
What they REALLY do, is exactly what you do, minus the hate.
To the people who voted "yes" on this bill, thank you. To the people who voted "no," shame on you. Shame on you for not supporting equality, shame on you for not thinking we really should be the land of the free. Shame on you for thinking millions of Americans should be denied this basic Constitutional right because of something beyond their control. And shame on you for thinking it's okay to discriminate against millions of LGBT couples simply because you're a hateful, narrow-minded bigot. Shame on you for being an enemy of freedom.
It's okay for you to be a religious individual, but it's NOT okay to use that as an excuse for hatred and discrimination.
But, despite your arrogance, I still thank New York for approving what should have been approved since day one. It's been a long time coming. I hope every other hate state will follow suit, and all American LGBTs will have the right to marry who they love.
And of course, as with any mention of the LGBT community at all, the haters come pouring in. And by haters, I mean hateful, bigoted, bible-heads who are quick to remind us that this is apparently a Christian nation, governed by the one and only God. Not Congress.
Despite the fact that the First Amendment clearly states that Congress shall make no law respecting any religion. Despite the fact that we have separation of church and state. Despite the fact that nobody is required to be forced to worship your God.
God is not going to punish us. I highly doubt an all-loving God would ever harm any of His people simply because they are looking beyond this outdated concept of inequality and hatred.
The "fags," as you say, are not ruining this nation, as you also say. The fact that they now have the same constitutional rights as you shouldn't make your own pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness any more difficult. They may be fags, but at least they're not hating anybody for being themselves. At least they don't harrass people they don't know, for things beyond their control.
What they REALLY do, is exactly what you do, minus the hate.
To the people who voted "yes" on this bill, thank you. To the people who voted "no," shame on you. Shame on you for not supporting equality, shame on you for not thinking we really should be the land of the free. Shame on you for thinking millions of Americans should be denied this basic Constitutional right because of something beyond their control. And shame on you for thinking it's okay to discriminate against millions of LGBT couples simply because you're a hateful, narrow-minded bigot. Shame on you for being an enemy of freedom.
It's okay for you to be a religious individual, but it's NOT okay to use that as an excuse for hatred and discrimination.
But, despite your arrogance, I still thank New York for approving what should have been approved since day one. It's been a long time coming. I hope every other hate state will follow suit, and all American LGBTs will have the right to marry who they love.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Sean Avery Supports Marriage Equality
It was recently released by ESPN New York that Rangers' forward Sean Avery publicly voiced his support for marriage equality. Yeah, that's right. The ever-so-touchy subject of gay marriage.
As a fellow supporter of equal rights for all Americans and humans alike, naturally I am all for this. I have made it quite clear that I believe all people, regardless of sexual orientation, deserve the right to marry the person they love, regardless of gender.
My views of gender equality apply just about everywhere. Sports included. Genetics dictating one's gender should not dictate one's ability to play hockey or basketball or whatever. Just look at the NCAA's women's divisions. The WNBA. Canada's own women's hockey league. Athletics don't discriminate. American law shouldn't either.
It's no secret I've been pretty harsh on Sean Avery over the years, thanks to his actions on the ice. But, like with most players, that does not carry over to his life off the ice.
Avery is not the only professional athlete to speak out in support of equality.
Baltimore Ravens' linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo released a similar video for the same cause in Maryland.
Phoenix Suns players Jared Dudley and Grant Hill filmed public service announcements addressing homophobic language among teenagers that will be aired during the NBA conference finals.
So far, there have been no gay athletes in the four major professional sports, at least none that have come out yet. Though the NBA's Dennis Rodman announced at a point that he was bisexual. And let's not forget TNA Wrestling's Orlando Jordan.
And sexual orientation has always been something of a taboo subject in the sports world.
But, with the help of Avery and his fellow athletes also in support of the fight for equal rights, we can only hope that eventually, homophobia in the locker rooms can be a thing of the past.
Thank you, Sean Avery.
As a fellow supporter of equal rights for all Americans and humans alike, naturally I am all for this. I have made it quite clear that I believe all people, regardless of sexual orientation, deserve the right to marry the person they love, regardless of gender.
My views of gender equality apply just about everywhere. Sports included. Genetics dictating one's gender should not dictate one's ability to play hockey or basketball or whatever. Just look at the NCAA's women's divisions. The WNBA. Canada's own women's hockey league. Athletics don't discriminate. American law shouldn't either.
It's no secret I've been pretty harsh on Sean Avery over the years, thanks to his actions on the ice. But, like with most players, that does not carry over to his life off the ice.
Avery is not the only professional athlete to speak out in support of equality.
Baltimore Ravens' linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo released a similar video for the same cause in Maryland.
Phoenix Suns players Jared Dudley and Grant Hill filmed public service announcements addressing homophobic language among teenagers that will be aired during the NBA conference finals.
So far, there have been no gay athletes in the four major professional sports, at least none that have come out yet. Though the NBA's Dennis Rodman announced at a point that he was bisexual. And let's not forget TNA Wrestling's Orlando Jordan.
And sexual orientation has always been something of a taboo subject in the sports world.
But, with the help of Avery and his fellow athletes also in support of the fight for equal rights, we can only hope that eventually, homophobia in the locker rooms can be a thing of the past.
Thank you, Sean Avery.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Women in the Military
Okay, boys and girls, it's time for yet another griping session about equal rights or whatever...
St. Louis' Fox affiliate, on their Facebook page, claims a recent report says women should be allowed on the front lines of military combat. They then proceeded to ask if this is a good idea.
My initial reaction: since when are women not allowed to serve on the front lines? I may not know everything about military protocol, but I'd think all soldiers are given equal opportunities. But, I forgot, this is 2011. Americans still don't have much of a grasp on the concept of equality.
I have a question: how are women unfit to be on front lines? Don't they go through training just like the male soldiers? If a soldier can't pass training, they don't go. It's that simple. Gender is irrelevant. Why are we still discussing what rights women should have?
St. Louis' Fox affiliate, on their Facebook page, claims a recent report says women should be allowed on the front lines of military combat. They then proceeded to ask if this is a good idea.
My initial reaction: since when are women not allowed to serve on the front lines? I may not know everything about military protocol, but I'd think all soldiers are given equal opportunities. But, I forgot, this is 2011. Americans still don't have much of a grasp on the concept of equality.
I have a question: how are women unfit to be on front lines? Don't they go through training just like the male soldiers? If a soldier can't pass training, they don't go. It's that simple. Gender is irrelevant. Why are we still discussing what rights women should have?
Friday, September 10, 2010
Gay Rights And You
I am not a gay man. I just want to get that out of the way. Maybe I don't know EVERYTHING there is to know about the gay community. But I have taken a lot of time to learn what I can. What have I learned? Gay people... they're pretty much just like you and me. Regular people who just want to live their lives. But there are people out there who feel the exact opposite. Opinions vary, some of which are rather extreme. Allow me to point out where you just might be... wait for it... wrong.
I'm not here to poke holes in any of your religions. I'm here to remind you of what country we inhabit: the United States of America. As much as people run around, screaming about how great we supposedly are, this country doesn't exactly live up to such preaching. One of the areas of such flaw is same-sex marriage. I'm just going to analyze the primary arguments against it, and see if I can find some kind of flaw in them...
1: "Marriage is between a man and woman!"
- Hmm, here's a toughie. Who are the gays to ruin what's supposed to be between man and woman? Oh wait, that's right: RIGHTS. Being gay is not a choice. Gay people can't help who they love. Why should they be denied a basic human right because you don't agree with them? And don't give me the "oh but if they marry, we might as well allow pedophiles roam free and do as they please!" Pedophilia and homosexuality are entirely different from each other. Consensual sex between two men, and non-consensual sex with a minor are entirely different. If you can't tell the difference, you really shouldn't have any say in this matter.
Still not convinced? Ponder this: more states allow marriage between first cousins than same-sex marriage. Google it if you don't believe me.
2: "Marriage is for procreation!"
- According to that argument, infertile people, old people, and people who don't want to have kids shouldn't be allowed to marry either. Gay marriage will not reduce the number of children born. Not while we're facing an overpopulation problem (6 billion and counting). Don't say there will be nobody to continue the overpopulated human race if we allow gay marriage.
Just because you CAN have kids, does not mean you MUST. Having kids is completely optional in life. No matter what, there'll always be people who want to have kids, and will do it, married or not. Having a few gay/bi people in the world won't slow production. Besides, does the world really NEED more kids? I sure wouldn't want to raise a kid in today's world. Too many things horribly wrong with it.
3: "Gay couples aren't the right people for raising kids!"
- What about the straight parents who abuse their kids? America allows murderers, child molesters, rapists, etc. to marry and procreate every single day. How are those people more fit than gays?
For people who argue that you need a mother and father, what about the 51% of marriages that end in divorce? What about the runaway dads? And those families where one of the parents dies for whatever circumstance while the child is still young? If the living spouse doesn’t remarry nearly instantly, that child should be ripped from the home and thrown into foster care according to your argument.
The love a family gives their kids, decides their happiness. Not their gender/sexual orientation. Gay people are more than capable of raising children and maintaining a happy family. Love is love. And no loving family deserves to have that taken away from them just because homophobic bigots don't like it.
4: "Gay relationships are sin!"
- Ah, a Bible argument! I read that verse in Leviticus. You know, the one that says mankind may not lie with mankind, as with womankind, since it's kind of an abomination, or whatever it says. The bible has been re-translated and re-phrased so much, it's near impossible to know what it REALLY said.
Even if it were not, Leviticus appears to frown upon homosexuality. But what else is Leviticus against? Working on the Sabbath? You'd get stoned for that. Shaving? Haircuts? Clothing made from two materials? Eating shellfish? If you go by one thing Leviticus says, you must go by EVERYTHING it says. That includes marrying a virgin. If she's not, she's stoned to death. And stoning disobedient children. I don't know if Leviticus said that or not, but it's pretty closeby in the Bible. Respect one Bible rule, you must respect them all.
It seems like no matter how many times it's stated, nobody listens: the United States is a country of religious freedom. Not everyone reads the Bible. Not everyone is Christian. Believe it or not, some people read the Torah. Some read the Qu'ran. Some read nothing.
Get over it, it's their right as American humans. We are not a Christian country. Christianity may be the majority, but we are not a Christian nation. This country was not in any way founded upon any religion, as George Washington once stated. Google it.
And while you're at it, feel free to Google "separation of church and state." You know, the policy that says religion is to be kept separate from American law? The policy those fine folks in Alabama seemed to have forgotten about because they were too busy crying bloody murder over the removal of some Ten Commandments statue outside some courthouse? The Constitution forbids religious influence in American law. And for good reason, too.
5: "Marriage has always been heterosexual, it's never changed!"
- Do you know what else hasn't changed? Interracial marriage is... oh wait, that's legal. Well what about... no, slavery's been illegal for a long time. It used to be normal though. It was how white people got their cotton. But we realized it was wrong, and moved on.
Pick your own cotton.
6: "Gays are sick perverts!"
- If you ask me, straight people are more obsessed with sex than them. Most of my friends are straight, and they're the horniest, most perverted people I know. How are gays any worse?
And what about the religious nutcases? It's like they're more obsessed with what's going on in people's bedrooms than the couples themselves.
7: "How will I explain it to my kids? I don't want to expose them to this filth!"
- Your kids are going to learn about the dangers of the world eventually. Racism, war, poverty, bigotry, how are these things any different from homophobia? Why should we deny basic human rights to gays because you don't want to talk to your son or daughter? And what if your son or daughter turns out to be gay/lesbian/bisexual? What will you do, kick them out of the house?
It's their sexuality, not yours. It's nobody's business but their own. Nobody should go out of their way to condemn the way two people love each other. We should be promoting that kind of faithfulness and devotion to one's significant other, regardless of sexuality, instead of spitting on it.
And besides, why do you care? Why are you so against it? Homosexuality doesn't affect you. If a man marries another man, how does that affect you? It's just another married couple. They're not impeding on your rights. They're not threatening your life.
The right to marry anyone, man or woman, should have been given from day one. Marriage is a basic human right, not a Christian privilege. I'm not religious, but I don't understand why some people think God would not want His people to choose who they want to spend the rest of their lives with, be they of the same sex or opposite. Why would any all-loving God not allow that? Thanks to some ancient quote from the Old Testament that's probably been re-worded several times?
Please do not interpret this as me saying that all Christians are mean. I know there are good Christians who are accepting and very good-hearted people. It's just those who are not, those are the people that make me mad. The people who waste judges' time, deciding on rights of a group of people that should just be given instead of more important things, the people who hate for the wrong reasons.
What I'm saying is, all they want is to get married, and the full benefits of marriage that you straight people have. It's not about "special rights." It's about EQUAL rights. Just shut up and leave them alone.
After all, they didn't vote on your marriage.
I'm not here to poke holes in any of your religions. I'm here to remind you of what country we inhabit: the United States of America. As much as people run around, screaming about how great we supposedly are, this country doesn't exactly live up to such preaching. One of the areas of such flaw is same-sex marriage. I'm just going to analyze the primary arguments against it, and see if I can find some kind of flaw in them...
1: "Marriage is between a man and woman!"
- Hmm, here's a toughie. Who are the gays to ruin what's supposed to be between man and woman? Oh wait, that's right: RIGHTS. Being gay is not a choice. Gay people can't help who they love. Why should they be denied a basic human right because you don't agree with them? And don't give me the "oh but if they marry, we might as well allow pedophiles roam free and do as they please!" Pedophilia and homosexuality are entirely different from each other. Consensual sex between two men, and non-consensual sex with a minor are entirely different. If you can't tell the difference, you really shouldn't have any say in this matter.
Still not convinced? Ponder this: more states allow marriage between first cousins than same-sex marriage. Google it if you don't believe me.
2: "Marriage is for procreation!"
- According to that argument, infertile people, old people, and people who don't want to have kids shouldn't be allowed to marry either. Gay marriage will not reduce the number of children born. Not while we're facing an overpopulation problem (6 billion and counting). Don't say there will be nobody to continue the overpopulated human race if we allow gay marriage.
Just because you CAN have kids, does not mean you MUST. Having kids is completely optional in life. No matter what, there'll always be people who want to have kids, and will do it, married or not. Having a few gay/bi people in the world won't slow production. Besides, does the world really NEED more kids? I sure wouldn't want to raise a kid in today's world. Too many things horribly wrong with it.
3: "Gay couples aren't the right people for raising kids!"
- What about the straight parents who abuse their kids? America allows murderers, child molesters, rapists, etc. to marry and procreate every single day. How are those people more fit than gays?
For people who argue that you need a mother and father, what about the 51% of marriages that end in divorce? What about the runaway dads? And those families where one of the parents dies for whatever circumstance while the child is still young? If the living spouse doesn’t remarry nearly instantly, that child should be ripped from the home and thrown into foster care according to your argument.
The love a family gives their kids, decides their happiness. Not their gender/sexual orientation. Gay people are more than capable of raising children and maintaining a happy family. Love is love. And no loving family deserves to have that taken away from them just because homophobic bigots don't like it.
4: "Gay relationships are sin!"
- Ah, a Bible argument! I read that verse in Leviticus. You know, the one that says mankind may not lie with mankind, as with womankind, since it's kind of an abomination, or whatever it says. The bible has been re-translated and re-phrased so much, it's near impossible to know what it REALLY said.
Even if it were not, Leviticus appears to frown upon homosexuality. But what else is Leviticus against? Working on the Sabbath? You'd get stoned for that. Shaving? Haircuts? Clothing made from two materials? Eating shellfish? If you go by one thing Leviticus says, you must go by EVERYTHING it says. That includes marrying a virgin. If she's not, she's stoned to death. And stoning disobedient children. I don't know if Leviticus said that or not, but it's pretty closeby in the Bible. Respect one Bible rule, you must respect them all.
It seems like no matter how many times it's stated, nobody listens: the United States is a country of religious freedom. Not everyone reads the Bible. Not everyone is Christian. Believe it or not, some people read the Torah. Some read the Qu'ran. Some read nothing.
Get over it, it's their right as American humans. We are not a Christian country. Christianity may be the majority, but we are not a Christian nation. This country was not in any way founded upon any religion, as George Washington once stated. Google it.
And while you're at it, feel free to Google "separation of church and state." You know, the policy that says religion is to be kept separate from American law? The policy those fine folks in Alabama seemed to have forgotten about because they were too busy crying bloody murder over the removal of some Ten Commandments statue outside some courthouse? The Constitution forbids religious influence in American law. And for good reason, too.
5: "Marriage has always been heterosexual, it's never changed!"
- Do you know what else hasn't changed? Interracial marriage is... oh wait, that's legal. Well what about... no, slavery's been illegal for a long time. It used to be normal though. It was how white people got their cotton. But we realized it was wrong, and moved on.
Pick your own cotton.
6: "Gays are sick perverts!"
- If you ask me, straight people are more obsessed with sex than them. Most of my friends are straight, and they're the horniest, most perverted people I know. How are gays any worse?
And what about the religious nutcases? It's like they're more obsessed with what's going on in people's bedrooms than the couples themselves.
7: "How will I explain it to my kids? I don't want to expose them to this filth!"
- Your kids are going to learn about the dangers of the world eventually. Racism, war, poverty, bigotry, how are these things any different from homophobia? Why should we deny basic human rights to gays because you don't want to talk to your son or daughter? And what if your son or daughter turns out to be gay/lesbian/bisexual? What will you do, kick them out of the house?
It's their sexuality, not yours. It's nobody's business but their own. Nobody should go out of their way to condemn the way two people love each other. We should be promoting that kind of faithfulness and devotion to one's significant other, regardless of sexuality, instead of spitting on it.
And besides, why do you care? Why are you so against it? Homosexuality doesn't affect you. If a man marries another man, how does that affect you? It's just another married couple. They're not impeding on your rights. They're not threatening your life.
The right to marry anyone, man or woman, should have been given from day one. Marriage is a basic human right, not a Christian privilege. I'm not religious, but I don't understand why some people think God would not want His people to choose who they want to spend the rest of their lives with, be they of the same sex or opposite. Why would any all-loving God not allow that? Thanks to some ancient quote from the Old Testament that's probably been re-worded several times?
Please do not interpret this as me saying that all Christians are mean. I know there are good Christians who are accepting and very good-hearted people. It's just those who are not, those are the people that make me mad. The people who waste judges' time, deciding on rights of a group of people that should just be given instead of more important things, the people who hate for the wrong reasons.
What I'm saying is, all they want is to get married, and the full benefits of marriage that you straight people have. It's not about "special rights." It's about EQUAL rights. Just shut up and leave them alone.
After all, they didn't vote on your marriage.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Burning The Qu'ran: Not A Wise Idea.
I am not a religious individual. I have no affiliation to any one religion. However, I respect all religions the world over. Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, atheist, agnostic, BizNastian, whatever it is, I have no problem with it. I never discriminate for any reason whatsoever. All are equal, and all have their own ways of finding meaning and guidance in life. No religion or way of life is held higher than another in my opinion.
However, not everyone feels this way, not everyone fells all religions should be practiced. This includes jackass pastor Terry Jones, from Florida. he thinks it is a genis idea to burn pieces of Islamic holy literature.
Few things make me angrier than people who go to extreme lengths to spit on another religion. The most insane, extreme, slap-in-the-face way to do this is to burn the holy texts of such a religion. In this case, the Qu'ran.
First off, what's the big deal? If one does not like another religion besides one's own, why bother saying anything about it? I realize this is the United States, and we have such freedom. But what freedom do we also have... oh that's right, freedom of religion. If I wanted to pray to Mecca, nobody could tell me I can't do that. But thanks to some outdated, radical prejudices, I'd probably get a lot of heat for it.
Jones knows nothing about the great Islamic faith, he admits this. He believes interfaith meetings are a part of the problem with this country and Christianity. He has never met a Muslim. And outside of whatever reports he sees on television, I'd bet my Ruskie-Polack ass that he's never SEEN one.
Interfaith meetings are not the problem. Bigots like Jones are the problem. People who can't get past the fact that not everybody thinks the way you do.
The Vatican has condemned this act. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and several others have denounced it. And I've read that he has a few hundred death threats, and is armed with a pistol. Pastors with guns: not just in the movies anymore.
Thou shalt not kill: sound familiar? One of the Ten Commandments, if I'm not mistaken. And here we have a pastor carrying around a deadly weapon, specifically designed for killing. Anything to protect himself from those radical, heathen Muslims, right?
Listen very carefully: this man has never met a Muslim. I, on the other hand, have known several. They are not the same mysterious sand people who want to fly planes into our buildings. Muslims are good-hearted, hard-working people just like you. The Islamic faith is based on unity and brotherhood. They are not the terrorists. The terrorists are the ones who interperet the great Islamic faith the wrong way. Much like the Christians who interperet the Bible the wrong way, and go around protesting at military funerals, and outside Jewish community centres, proclaiming "God loves dead soldiers," and "God hates fags," and "God hates America." Those people are no better than al-qaeda (ntentionally non-capitalized).
Muslims are peaceful people. Christian extremists are hell-bent on wiping their influence from the face of the earth. Me, I like to think I'm a man of peace. Even the worst killer should have a fair trial before being punished. But this man... I apologize for my harsh words, but he is a low-life, hatred-driven scumbag who has no business being alive anymore. His actions are doing absolutely nothing to help strengthen relations between Muslims and Americans. His hatred is what is wrong with this country, and why every day, I become less and less proud to be an American. All thanks to such shameful actions like this.
However, not everyone feels this way, not everyone fells all religions should be practiced. This includes jackass pastor Terry Jones, from Florida. he thinks it is a genis idea to burn pieces of Islamic holy literature.
Few things make me angrier than people who go to extreme lengths to spit on another religion. The most insane, extreme, slap-in-the-face way to do this is to burn the holy texts of such a religion. In this case, the Qu'ran.
First off, what's the big deal? If one does not like another religion besides one's own, why bother saying anything about it? I realize this is the United States, and we have such freedom. But what freedom do we also have... oh that's right, freedom of religion. If I wanted to pray to Mecca, nobody could tell me I can't do that. But thanks to some outdated, radical prejudices, I'd probably get a lot of heat for it.
Jones knows nothing about the great Islamic faith, he admits this. He believes interfaith meetings are a part of the problem with this country and Christianity. He has never met a Muslim. And outside of whatever reports he sees on television, I'd bet my Ruskie-Polack ass that he's never SEEN one.
Interfaith meetings are not the problem. Bigots like Jones are the problem. People who can't get past the fact that not everybody thinks the way you do.
The Vatican has condemned this act. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and several others have denounced it. And I've read that he has a few hundred death threats, and is armed with a pistol. Pastors with guns: not just in the movies anymore.
Thou shalt not kill: sound familiar? One of the Ten Commandments, if I'm not mistaken. And here we have a pastor carrying around a deadly weapon, specifically designed for killing. Anything to protect himself from those radical, heathen Muslims, right?
Listen very carefully: this man has never met a Muslim. I, on the other hand, have known several. They are not the same mysterious sand people who want to fly planes into our buildings. Muslims are good-hearted, hard-working people just like you. The Islamic faith is based on unity and brotherhood. They are not the terrorists. The terrorists are the ones who interperet the great Islamic faith the wrong way. Much like the Christians who interperet the Bible the wrong way, and go around protesting at military funerals, and outside Jewish community centres, proclaiming "God loves dead soldiers," and "God hates fags," and "God hates America." Those people are no better than al-qaeda (ntentionally non-capitalized).
Muslims are peaceful people. Christian extremists are hell-bent on wiping their influence from the face of the earth. Me, I like to think I'm a man of peace. Even the worst killer should have a fair trial before being punished. But this man... I apologize for my harsh words, but he is a low-life, hatred-driven scumbag who has no business being alive anymore. His actions are doing absolutely nothing to help strengthen relations between Muslims and Americans. His hatred is what is wrong with this country, and why every day, I become less and less proud to be an American. All thanks to such shameful actions like this.
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