The Public Opinion Soapbox

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: Chambersburg

I can't say CR4P? That isn't a dirty word! It's not nice, but it's not horrible. It's a noun and a verb! A natural function even. Everybody craps. Dogs crap, people crap, birds crap, even bees crap!

Wait. It's okay if it has an 's' on the end? But the singular is a no-no?

I would like some clarification please.
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Dave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 162

I agree. We need more freedom when it comes to word selection.

I find that I can't use a lot of my favorite words.

Mavis · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 74

I for one really appreciate a discussion without scatological references. But I can see how it would be a real challenge for some folks to convey a point of view without such words. That's pretty sad.

One thing that's readily apparent in the comments on stories, and in many other forums, is that one person's use of the word crap leads to another person's use of something worse, and it keeps escalating.

People seem to be trying to push the envelope in being as foul and outrageous as possible. But isn't it possible to make a point without being ugly or obscene? I blame talk radio....

anonymous_coward · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 577

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: Chambersburg

Ya know, Coppy, you and I determined that Chambersburg needed our useless knowledge, but I think this is just too much too soon!

Anonymous_coward, if anyone's head exploded it's on your conscience.

(okay, it's a great definition and perfectly matched to the man, but still!)

P.O. Am I correct to assume posting the definition crosses the line? Laughing

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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: Chambersburg

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.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: Chambersburg

Bobo · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 173 Location: Chambersburg

Trey · Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 11

Dave wrote:
"To me, I say this to those agaist gay marriage: If your marriage is somehow affected by what two people, you don't know, do, then the problem is with your marriage.

It is so sad that those who announce their Christianity can act so un-christian"

Dave, if you are implying that those who do not think gay marriage is in the best interest of our society are somehow acting un-christian then you may want to pick up a Bible sometime.

Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2663 Location: Chambersburg

Dave · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 162

First, my christian comment had to do with these feral anti-abortionists and their refusal to care once the kid is born.

Second, if YOUR Bible says is a sin to be gay, that that is your belief. Don't try to make it a law. Please don't shove your beliefs down my throat.

Marriage really has 3 parts. The commitment between 2 people. Their commitment with God, and their legal status with government. You are not in that equation so butt out. You don't own God.

Which part of the Bible? Are we looking at "An eye for an eye" or "turn the other cheek". I could probably find cause in the Bible to do just about anything or find a verse that will be against just about anything.

How is it justified to elect someone solely because they are anti-choice while they kill thousands in some dumbass war? Because they want to ban gay marriage it is OK to allow 1 in 4 of the homeless to be veterans. To allow children to not have proper health care? This is the problem with the religious right. They can't see it while the rest of us can see right through them.

AnonyMouse · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 536

Jesus lived in a corrupt, secular nation but he never once addressed the Roman government. Even when he had a chance, face to face with Pilate, he simply said "My kingdom is not of this world." A real follower of Jesus follows his example, and Jesus never said a word about the policies of the nation he lived in.

Further, Jesus showed nothing but love and compassion for "sinners." He had words of judgement for the religious establishment, but when confronted with those living outside the religious rules of the time, he offered forgiveness and love. And he never held anyone outside the faith to the standards of the faith. As Dave rightly said, the Bible holds Christian beliefs, and there's nothing in there about forcing anyone who doesn't believe to follow the same rules.

If a Muslim came up to Catwoman or Trey and said, "Here's what you should do because the Koran says so," they would completely blow that person off. And nobody would expect them do to otherwise. Yet when it comes to the Bible, they expect us to structure our government's laws to conform to its teaching. You never saw Jesus do that, which tells us that it is not a Christian activity.