#397284 - 10/07/0406:33 PM
Re: Political Discussion: One Thread Only!
Anonymous
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Val: Are you a US Citizen registered to vote? My commendations to you on the fact that if you are, I know it is difficult to pass the test to be a US Citizen as against being born with the right and merely having to file to vote.
It appears to me, at least, that you may be a bit racist, and your insights regarding crematoriums may not be entirely correct. Baitrunner called you on the Japanese Detention Camp and vituperated upon you in a means that I had deleted from one of my intended responses.
All this political stuff gets so nasty. I am so glad I am not in Iraq, as an Iraqi citizen, being faced with the chance to vote in their upcoming election with the chance of being murdered for my beliefs.
And, again...You were out of line. It's up to you how you manage your demeanor in your now country of choice.
#397285 - 10/07/0406:35 PM
Re: Political Discussion: One Thread Only!
Zach S.
Member
Registered: 01/09/02
Posts: 4601
Loc: Pardeeville, WI
you guys should be more respectful of each other's opinions- you don't have to like each other's opinions- but should always maintain that mutual respect at all times... try to keep in mind that we are all on the same side (regardless of your viewpoints and label)
BR- I hate the "if you don't like it, go back to where you came from" mentality - that is so close-minded - I admire the "if you don't like it, do something to change it" spirit - that is what molded this country into such a great place
carry on...
Fishing is way too important to take so seriously...
#397289 - 10/07/0406:58 PM
Re: Political Discussion: One Thread Only!
arlow
masshole
Registered: 08/17/04
Posts: 3256
Loc: Wilbraham Ma
Quote:
Originally posted by jon h.: No, liberal thinking is what is screwing up our freedom. Liberal thinking causes my grandmother to be searched at the airport while Ali Baba walks right past security. Fear of offending anyone, and a refusal to profile people is ruining our freedoms. This is nothing like "driving while black". Take a look at the people who are committing these terrorist acts. Besides a small minority, they all fit a distinct profile. If it wasn't for the left, you and I would not have any worries about our freedoms being infringed upon. The government can look into me all they want. I have nothing to hide. Do you?
The PC mentality is ruining this country! There was a day when you could speak your mind and tell the truth without worrying about some poor liberals feelings!
As for Racial Profiling, while it may not be ideal it sure would be a whole lot more effective!!! Take all the illegals and throw them out first! Close the borders and then scrutinize those we have the most reason to fear.
Here is an excellent example of how ridiculously PC our society has become........When are we going to wake up?.........
Please pause a moment, reflect back, and take the following multiple choice test. The events are actual cuts from past history. They actually happened!!!
Do you remember?
1. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by a. Olga Corbitt b. Sitting Bull c. Arnold Schwarzeneger d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
2. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by: a. Lost Norwegians b. Elvis c. A tour bus full of 80-year-old women d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
3.During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by: a. John Dillinger b. The King of Sweden c. The Boy Scouts d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
4.In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by: a. A pizza delivery boy b. Pee Wee Herman c. Geraldo Rivera d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
5. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by: a. The Smurfs b. Davy Jones c. The Little Mermaid d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
6.In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens, and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by: a. Captain Kidd b. Charles Lindberg c. Mother Teresa d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
7.In 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by: a. Scooby Doo b The Tooth Fairy c. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
8. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by: a. Richard Simmons b. Grandma Moses c. Michael Jordan d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
9.In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by: a. Mr. Rogers b. Hillary Clinton, to distract attention from Wild Bill' s women problems c. The World Wrestling Federation d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
10.On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take out the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by: a. Bugs Bunny, Wiley E. Coyote, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd b. The Supreme Court of Florida c. Mr. Bean d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
11.In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against: a. Enron b. The Lutheran Church c. The NFL d. Muslim male extremists mostly ! between the ages of 17 and 40
12. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by: a. Bonnie and Clyde b. Captain Kangaroo c. Billy Graham d. Muslim male extremists mostly between the ages of 17 and 40
Nope, .......I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you?
So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people. They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor winning former Governors, and leave Muslim Males between the ages 17 and 40 alone because of profiling.
Let's send this to as many people as we can so that the Gloria Aldreds and other dunder-headed attorneys along with Federal Justices that want to thwart common sense, feel doubly ashamed of themselves - if they have any such sense.
As the writer of the award winning story "Forrest Gump" so aptly put it, "Stupid is as stupid does"
Just a quick story, I took my family to Disney World last year. The airport screener took my 3 year old daughter aside and performed a random security check. They searched her "Barbie" backpack, made her empty her pockets, and used a metal detector wand. Obviously, she was hysterical as was I.
Just figured I would mention a ridiculous example of political correctness.
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