kallend 2,175 #1 October 29, 2004 There is a constitutional amendment referendum in Alabama on Tuesday, to grant a constitutional right to education and remove language from the state constitution requiring separation by race. A spokesman for the Christian Coalition was on the radio this afternoon arguing against it. Un - be - lievable! Referendum here: arc-sos.state.al.us/CGI/SOSACT22.MBR/VIEWDOC?P01=B03170AA.BA9&x=68&y=9... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 29, 2004 Uh . . . 21st? I dunno if you remember, we had an event, January 1, 2001? Still, we are talking a pretty stupid person (the guy that spoke out against it) and I'd actually be willing to welcome him into the 20th.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #3 October 29, 2004 You should include the interview photo! ------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 October 30, 2004 QuoteUh . . . 21st? I dunno if you remember, we had an event, January 1, 2001? Most of the country came to this belief on race separation in the last century. It's not a 21st Century development. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 30, 2004 If by -most- you mean the federally mandated recognition, you're right, that said, I think a number of folks came to that conclusion in the 19th century. It's just that some other folks were pretty slow . . . some still are.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #6 October 30, 2004 QuoteIt's just that some other folks were pretty slow . . . some still are. As evidenced in more and more online forums. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,175 #7 October 30, 2004 QuoteUh . . . 21st? I dunno if you remember, we had an event, January 1, 2001? Still, we are talking a pretty stupid person (the guy that spoke out against it) and I'd actually be willing to welcome him into the 20th. I meant what I said and said what I meant.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #8 October 30, 2004 QuoteUh . . . 21st? I dunno if you remember, we had an event, January 1, 2001? I can't believe I let this pass. I must have been asleep! January 1, 2000. Just to add: I jumped both, just so I wouldn't have to argue. --------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #9 October 30, 2004 QuoteQuoteUh . . . 21st? I dunno if you remember, we had an event, January 1, 2001? I can't believe I let this pass. I must have been asleep! January 1, 2000. Are you sure about that? http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/mil2000.html Quote Just to add: I jumped both, just so I wouldn't have to argue. Smart move. Wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,175 #10 October 30, 2004 QuoteA spokesman for the Christian Coalition was on the radio this afternoon arguing against it. Any comments on this, now that we've established which Century it is?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 October 30, 2004 I seem to recall a joke e-mail about all the bizarre/old-fashioned laws, amendments, etc. still on record in various states. Most if not all were completely irrelevant and legally non-applicable. They were just forgotten and left there. Perhaps this amendment was recently brought to light, and now they're trying to officially rectify and update the amendment to reflect our present society. I have a bit of a soft spot for AL, having gone to Auburn (War Eagle!), and I get a bit prickly when folks get stereotypical about it. Not that there aren't examples of bassackwards, ignorant yokels to uphold the stereotype, like this Christian Coalition bigot, but that's nowhere near representative of the entire state. It's like when a tornado blows through town, who does the national network reporter interview? The well-spoken doctor up the hill, or the guy with one tooth who just lost his trailer? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #12 October 30, 2004 uh . . . the guy is an ignorant bigot?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,175 #13 November 30, 2004 Well, I guess Alabama likes it's heritage of slavery and segregation. The amendment failed. Kudos to the Christian Coalition and other right wing groups that opposed it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #14 November 30, 2004 Quote Well, I guess Alabama likes it's heritage of slavery and segregation. The amendment failed. Kudos to the Christian Coalition and other right wing groups that opposed it. The amendment as originally written would have been acceptable and done the state some actual good, but as usual, state politicians gutted it and slipped it in the slate quietly and state legislators voted it onto the ballot before they'd realized what had happened. Kudos to the voters to reject it, even barely. What we really need is a totally new constitution. The 100+ year old existing one, even with hundreds of amendments and is the longest in the country, is beyond repair. The problem is, nobody can agree on anything. What I'd really like to know is how the hell I can get a $1700 refund from the IRS for last year's taxes, but owe Alabama $1400?? Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
