justinb138 0 #51 January 28, 2005 QuoteHa Ha... Here's a link about it (for anyone who cares): http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/headlines/?ArID=113994&SecID=33 Looks like the last one before that was three years ago... Only took them 24 years from the time he was convicted...... *** About 300 death penalty opponents gathered outside the prison gates, holding candles and signs. But one person had a sign reading "Bye Bye Beardslee." Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #52 January 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteExample: Influenza effects thousands of children per year. Therefore, educating parents on how to prevent contraction of the flu is needed and can begin immediately. -However, that doesn't mean we should give up on a cure for Autism because we won't realize the CURE (<--clicky ) tomorrow. You're comparing apples to oranges. Its not a valid example, its not a valid example for the situations shown. Its an example sighted simply to pull on emotional strings. It envolves all the classic lines, sick children, sick without a cure, children who are disadvantaged. That line works on some folks, particularly those who have no convictions and are easily swayed by emotional responses, but not those who actually have some backbone in what they believe in. So I say NI to you. Pardon if I am 'over-emotional' about this toipic. Click on Joey and Derick Panico. Those are my sons.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #53 January 28, 2005 I'm sorry your sons are inflicted. Bringing it up in every arguement as an example won't do anything, though. Why don't you start a new thread about them, give links to organizations for people to donate time or money to that would help the overall cause. That might get some positives done.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #54 January 28, 2005 QuoteOnly took them 24 years from the time he was convicted...... Yeah, I think that has brought up some questions about our appeals process... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #55 January 28, 2005 QuoteBringing it up in every arguement as an example won't do anything, though. Don't recall that I have ever used their diagnosis in any arguement discussion on this board at all until now. I saw the analogy, so I used it. I could have used a skydiving analogy I suppose...just because more people kill themselves jumping by striking the ground under a canopy they could have flown doesn't mean that we should rip out our RSL's or Cypreses. We ought to work on both. QuoteWhy don't you start a new thread about them, give links to organizations for people to donate time or money to that would help the overall cause. That might get some positives done. I used to have a link in my sig line, I should probably go back to that. I don't think a specific thread about Autism will raise awareness, for the simple fact that I don't think people would have immediate interest in viewing it. Still may be worth a shot one of these days. Edited to add: DAMN YOU, DAVE!! You and your stupid clicky...I've had to log out and log back in. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #56 February 10, 2005 An update to the story. http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2693487,00.html "Metrolink suit targets SUV driver GLENDALE -- Metrolink has sued the man whose aborted suicide attempt is blamed for last week's deadly train derailment, a strategy that experts said might be a way to fend off lawsuits from victims and strengthen its legal position...." ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ACMESkydiver 0 #52 January 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteExample: Influenza effects thousands of children per year. Therefore, educating parents on how to prevent contraction of the flu is needed and can begin immediately. -However, that doesn't mean we should give up on a cure for Autism because we won't realize the CURE (<--clicky ) tomorrow. You're comparing apples to oranges. Its not a valid example, its not a valid example for the situations shown. Its an example sighted simply to pull on emotional strings. It envolves all the classic lines, sick children, sick without a cure, children who are disadvantaged. That line works on some folks, particularly those who have no convictions and are easily swayed by emotional responses, but not those who actually have some backbone in what they believe in. So I say NI to you. Pardon if I am 'over-emotional' about this toipic. Click on Joey and Derick Panico. Those are my sons.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #53 January 28, 2005 I'm sorry your sons are inflicted. Bringing it up in every arguement as an example won't do anything, though. Why don't you start a new thread about them, give links to organizations for people to donate time or money to that would help the overall cause. That might get some positives done.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #54 January 28, 2005 QuoteOnly took them 24 years from the time he was convicted...... Yeah, I think that has brought up some questions about our appeals process... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #55 January 28, 2005 QuoteBringing it up in every arguement as an example won't do anything, though. Don't recall that I have ever used their diagnosis in any arguement discussion on this board at all until now. I saw the analogy, so I used it. I could have used a skydiving analogy I suppose...just because more people kill themselves jumping by striking the ground under a canopy they could have flown doesn't mean that we should rip out our RSL's or Cypreses. We ought to work on both. QuoteWhy don't you start a new thread about them, give links to organizations for people to donate time or money to that would help the overall cause. That might get some positives done. I used to have a link in my sig line, I should probably go back to that. I don't think a specific thread about Autism will raise awareness, for the simple fact that I don't think people would have immediate interest in viewing it. Still may be worth a shot one of these days. Edited to add: DAMN YOU, DAVE!! You and your stupid clicky...I've had to log out and log back in. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #56 February 10, 2005 An update to the story. http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2693487,00.html "Metrolink suit targets SUV driver GLENDALE -- Metrolink has sued the man whose aborted suicide attempt is blamed for last week's deadly train derailment, a strategy that experts said might be a way to fend off lawsuits from victims and strengthen its legal position...." ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites