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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/397209/apparently-god-has-selective-hearing/60#post_3539886
Aggie, I think you are confusing the fact that everyone gets to voice their opinion that this somehow translates into meaning that everyone should automatically get whatever they want. Unfortunately, life has never been that easy for anyone. Everyone faces and has had to battle adversity throughout history, not just gays or blacks.
The great thing about this country is that here people will still face adversity but they are free to fight and rise above their circumstances due to the laws that already exist. Nobody is going to gift you a perfect world. Especially religious rich folk who hold all the money while you're pointing fingers at them.
I could care less what someone's sexual orientation is if they aren't pushing it on me because ill never understand or agree with it. Same goes for the other side. My intolerance comes into play when one sides expects something from the other but wishes to offer nothing in return in the way of tolerance. I think what's happening in AZ, is rediculous. But it hasn't stopped people like Aggie from trying to lump me into that category of bible thumping.
We shouldn't have to fight outright discrimination. We've gone beyond that disgusting trait by creating laws to prohibit those acts. So exactly what is "the other side" supposed to offer these religious fanatics in regards to a compromise? Have to selectively find establishments to purchase their goods, their food, whatever they need to buy because of some homophobic religious person? I read a little more about this law in Arizona, and as it turns out, in reality the law states that a business can deny services to ANYONE they feel go against their religious beliefs. With that being said, an Atheist business owner could deny service to an individual who walked into his store wearing a religious Cross because "religion" is against his religion. A Jehovah Witness could turn away someone wearing a Halloween costume, or whistling a Christmas carol while strolling in their store. Jewish owners can deny anyone into their restaurant who isn't kosher. Phoenix will be a very interesting place to live in. That Home Depot you always go to get your paint? Sorry, only Catholics allowed. Bring back the Blue Laws where every business and establishment is closed on Sunday. No more shopping in the malls on Sunday. Go into your local Walmart, and half the store is roped off only allowing you access to buy food. Yea, religious freedoms are great....
I think they'll come to their senses though. Arizona is slated for another Super Bowl next year, and the NFL has stated they'll wait for the Governor's decision as to whether she'll veto the law before making a statement regarding a "change of venue" for that event next year. Money trumps religion every time.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///t/397209/apparently-god-has-selective-hearing/60#post_3539886
Aggie, I think you are confusing the fact that everyone gets to voice their opinion that this somehow translates into meaning that everyone should automatically get whatever they want. Unfortunately, life has never been that easy for anyone. Everyone faces and has had to battle adversity throughout history, not just gays or blacks.
The great thing about this country is that here people will still face adversity but they are free to fight and rise above their circumstances due to the laws that already exist. Nobody is going to gift you a perfect world. Especially religious rich folk who hold all the money while you're pointing fingers at them.
I could care less what someone's sexual orientation is if they aren't pushing it on me because ill never understand or agree with it. Same goes for the other side. My intolerance comes into play when one sides expects something from the other but wishes to offer nothing in return in the way of tolerance. I think what's happening in AZ, is rediculous. But it hasn't stopped people like Aggie from trying to lump me into that category of bible thumping.
We shouldn't have to fight outright discrimination. We've gone beyond that disgusting trait by creating laws to prohibit those acts. So exactly what is "the other side" supposed to offer these religious fanatics in regards to a compromise? Have to selectively find establishments to purchase their goods, their food, whatever they need to buy because of some homophobic religious person? I read a little more about this law in Arizona, and as it turns out, in reality the law states that a business can deny services to ANYONE they feel go against their religious beliefs. With that being said, an Atheist business owner could deny service to an individual who walked into his store wearing a religious Cross because "religion" is against his religion. A Jehovah Witness could turn away someone wearing a Halloween costume, or whistling a Christmas carol while strolling in their store. Jewish owners can deny anyone into their restaurant who isn't kosher. Phoenix will be a very interesting place to live in. That Home Depot you always go to get your paint? Sorry, only Catholics allowed. Bring back the Blue Laws where every business and establishment is closed on Sunday. No more shopping in the malls on Sunday. Go into your local Walmart, and half the store is roped off only allowing you access to buy food. Yea, religious freedoms are great....
I think they'll come to their senses though. Arizona is slated for another Super Bowl next year, and the NFL has stated they'll wait for the Governor's decision as to whether she'll veto the law before making a statement regarding a "change of venue" for that event next year. Money trumps religion every time.
