If I were single, I would probably file an age discrimination lawsuit against "seniors only" housing. As it is, with my family size they can say they DQ'ed us because of that, not age (although, allegedly, family status is ALSO a protected category). I am constantly amazed at the lunacy of the left, who actually seem to BELIEVE that not having a baby in America will reduce the overpopulation problem in China!
[quote]Actually, the Catholic Church is not into dictating family size (I cannot speak for LDS or Muslims).[/quote] The LDS doesn't dictate family issues either. I was just saying the church shouldn't because it is the author's position that the church should be enlisted to sell his drivel.
In the linked article, Oliver "Buzz" Thomas postulates that our religion might be killing us. His rationale? The "dire" need for climate change (one wonders why he is wasting so much time on an electrically powered computer if the need is so dire). He believes that opposition to birth control, which is characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church as well as many Orthodox Jewish and Muslim sects, and the encouragement of large families in faiths such as the LDS church. He argues that instead of
[quote]Yeah, but you have problems directing guidance with the positive. I leave that for crummy self-help books.[/quote] Yeah, Jesus was nothing but an early Dr. Phil. Jesus led by positive example, erath...why shouldn't His followers do the same?
Well, as of today, there is exactly one month left until the last day of finals. And immediately afterwards, I will start on a *new* job ("new" in the responsibilities of the position, not in the people I will be working with). It will be a management position, so I get to torture my underlings with all of my newly acquired information from Business Management. Hey, I had to suffer in my day...it's THEIR TURN now! (LOL!) I'm doing better than I had hoped in Accounting. I'm sitting two
I felt the same way when I saw a Linux festival up in Bellingham! I feel for ya, man! S'ok, I might be bringing a very interesting open source project to my little corner of the globe. I'll keep y'all posted.
[quote]Cite a link proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that you have an IQ that reaches three figures or admit that you are mentally retarded.[/quote] (just for the record, not everyone with a two figure IQ is mentally retarded!)
[quote]Oh Bush had people arrested as well and that is a matter of record, I simply don't have those off the top of my head.[/quote] Then provide documentation proving even one person was arrested FOR HAVING A JOHN KERRY BUMPER STICKER ON THEIR CAR. All I ask is that you support your claim. That's it. [quote]Unfortunately the local government was set up to basically allow abuses like this to continue. About two months later, I was in Cedar Rapids Iowa (the town this oc
[quote]Federal government dealing with education is part of the problem.[/quote] Exactly. "Fixing" in my opinion means "eliminating all federal control". Yes, parents are a major part of the problem, but we live in a society that insists on raising our kids for us, then blames parents for the failures. You can't have it both ways, frankly. NCLB was a disastrous piece of legislation that is not helping the problem.
[quote]No comment...[/quote] lol. I build my own, personally. For a "big box" computer, it's not a bad deal though. I recently put together a computer with the following: AMD 4400+ processor 1GB RAM (running XP, I'll upgrade the RAM when I get a chance) DVD burner with Lightscribe 2-SATA 160GB Hard drives 450Watt PSU Onboard video, sound, and Nic Total cost? $300 (it was built on a budget). Considering that you have more RAM, as m
Wait a second...you accused Bush of ARRESTING people for having Kerry bumper stickers on their car. There's a HUGE difference between that and requiring loyalty oaths to attend an RNC function (although, I'll admit the latter is still over the top, it's not out of character for Bush!) Stick to the facts. NOT conjecture, and not false allegations. It wrecks your credibility. I frankly dislike Bush about as bad as the next guy, and I'd be more than happy to reprint any evidence o
The_Politico, Can you please provide support for your charge that Dubya had visitors arrested for Kerry bumper stickers on their car?
[quote]I didn't say the photographer targetted them for derision, Gid. I was saying that what seems like such a small thing to us is more like a straw that breaks the camel's back to them.[/quote] I understand. But their claim to being persecuted is about as valid as most American Christians' claim to being persecuted. Now, I will grant you, there are the Matthew Sheppards and the Teena Brandons of this world, and those cases are appalling, disgusting displays of American behaviour. Bu
I heard an educator this past week report that high school dropouts are at an all time high. A few google searches seem to confirm this; that as recently as 2003, only 70% of our high school students are getting their degree in four years. While it's hard to find reliable stats for the last few years (in part because some of the students may go back), it seems this trend is indeed occurring among our young children. The irony is that this apparent epidemic is not even mentioned in the
[quote]You don't care that your fuhrer was ordering people arrested for the "crime" of having a John Kerry bumper stick on their car when they come to see him?[/quote] documentation? I'm not a fan of either party, but I want to see proof on this rather serious allegation.
[quote]gay people just want to live and let live, but everywhere they go outside of their established gay enclaves, they get targetted for derision.[/quote] How is a photographer refusing her services "targetting her for derision". Sorry, "no, we won't take your picture" is not morally equivalent to "no blacks allowed at the swimming hole". Live and let live? Good motto. too bad this particular couple doesn't see it as you do!
[quote]Oh come on, that's an outright lie. No one is or was happy with Windows 98. And if you are (or where) then you have.... issues....[/quote] Trust me...as a support technician for two years, there are more people than you know who REFUSE to upgrade. Which is why I'm glad I'm moving up to tech manager this summer...let the n00bs get the ME and 98 calls! As for Windows 2000, I still use it on some machines. It was a decent O/S.
The truth is: All of the advances proposed from embryonic stem cell research are either hypothetical at this point or can be obtained from other stem cells. Embryonic stem cell research does hold some promise, but since the promise is at least equalled by other means, it seems to me rather pointless.
[quote]The argument is in no way faulty your just not getting it.[/quote] No, your argument is that the fact that nobody would CHOOSE to be ostracized PROVES that homosexuals are born that way. My argument is that, no it doesn't. I haven't been aroused by animals or young children either, stubby. That doesn't mean that people who ARE aroused by them are "born that way".
I've decided I'm grateful for the drawn out Democratic Primaries. See, they've begun to show the DNC candidates as what they are. As Obama began amassing a lead in delegates and popular votes, the shrew in Hillary came out. At this point, I'm doubting there's anyone to the right of Mao who will vote for her. After all, they'll have Ralph Nader, who has FAR more respect among the left than Hillary EVER will. For that matter, he has more respect among the right and independents, for whi
[quote]No one's teaching it as a virtue.[/quote] Actually, yes, it is being taught as a virtue by many educators and "experts". [quote]Viewing someone's very existence as a "problem" when they aren't hurting anyone and saying that somehow just by existing they tear at the fabric of moral righteousness somehow seems a little over the top to me.[/quote] Largely because you consider the Bible "just a book". I agree that the OP should read the Bible and research his positi
It's also about the right of a business owner to choose whether or not they will give someone business. Frankly, I don't think I'd have made the same decision as these guys, but they should have the right to choose. This is not an essential service, this is a photography business. You can love someone without approving of their actions. Parents do it all the time.
[quote]Now, based on what they do...well, that's a different story.[/quote] Right. And every comment here has been about homosexual BEHAVIOR, zoologist. That, by definition, is "what they do"! [quote]By protesting their very existence, pretty much.[/quote] Nope, not protesting their existence, but refusing to sanction their behavior. They can do as they choose. But we're not going to teach it as a virtue. The fact is, zoologist, it's not about what yo
[quote]Love and acceptance of people no matter who they are or persecuting homosexuals because they like the butt sex...which one is more important?[/quote] zoologist, You are the hypocrite of hypocrites! And I think you KNOW why I said that!
[quote]I think people are incapable of choosing a behavior that they know would make them an outcast unless their desire for that behavior is so strong that they have no choice.[/quote] VERY weak argument, stubbyfinger. People choose outcast lifestyles all the time. Are we going to extend your argument to say that pedophiles are born that way? What about those who practice bestiality? While I am not equating homosexuality with either activity, it does go to show that the argument of "wh
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