doughboyshred 0 #26 December 19, 2010 QuoteAssuming that this bank takes part in the FDIC, does that mean they have any obligation to uphold the first amendment? Hell, if they want to start their own bank on their own land... they can call if the First Bank of Jesus for all that this atheist cares. It seems too me that if they want federal deposit insurance, then they need to play by federal rules (the constitution). Exactly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #27 December 19, 2010 Quote so you're ASSuming things. Doesn't surprise me. gotta love the internet .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #28 December 19, 2010 QuoteIs it acceptable for a small hardware store owner to offer a 10% discount to members of the church he goes to? James If it is his business, then yes. Is it acceptable to have a ladies night while not having a Mens night?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #29 December 19, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotebut does it make you feel like you are going to be discriminated against? Like it would if the place was adorned with atheistic slogans? Not endorsing any religion by having no religiously symbolic statements is much different than endorsing one specific religion. OH - so if they had a symbol for every religion on the wall then it would be ok. This one might work ... Someday You missed about 90 precent. Satanism wasn't listed and that is pretty popular.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #30 December 19, 2010 I also would think the 1st ammendment is at play here. Should the owners of the bank not be allowed freedom of speech and religion if they have not discriminated against anyone? Is the point of the 1st not to stop the federal gov from making laws that limit free speech and religion? As an athiest I do not expect to be discriminated against just because I see someone displaying their faith. On the other hand, if they had a sign that said "non christians not welcome" I'd have a problem with that. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #31 December 19, 2010 Quote...having to remove all religious cymbals That was more due to the noise complaints from the neighbors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 2 #32 December 19, 2010 Quote Quote I don't kike green bottle beer Very subliminal! Oh my GOD!!! try very hard to not make typos and mistakes that the grammer nazis can pounce upon. And the first one in a long time is this one. I don't use the word (I don't even know what it means) So I don't think it's subliminal but it is funny even if it is on me. Thanks for pointing out my fox paw.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #33 December 19, 2010 Quote Quote Is it acceptable for a small hardware store owner to offer a 10% discount to members of the church he goes to? James If it is his business, then yes. Is it acceptable to have a ladies night while not having a Mens night? Ladies nights are mens nights. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #34 December 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote but does it make you feel like you are going to be discriminated against? Like it would if the place was adorned with atheistic slogans? Not endorsing any religion by having no religiously symbolic statements is much different than endorsing one specific religion. OH - so if they had a symbol for every religion on the wall then it would be ok. This one might work ... Someday You missed about 90 precent. Satanism wasn't listed and that is pretty popular. Only in the minds of those who stand in the Pulpits of Churches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #35 December 20, 2010 QuoteQuoteas long as they included atheist symbolism as well. It may be hard for you to believe, but non Christians are regularly discriminated against in this country. As are atheists. For most people, if you work at, say, the proverbial "Dunder Mifflin"-type office, and you're an atheist, you're best off keeping your mouth shut about it. I personally don't see a need in hiring atheist, because they bitch about everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #36 December 20, 2010 Do you ever post anything that's not a troll? Zero value added. Again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboyshred 0 #37 December 20, 2010 except that he did prove the point that atheists are discriminated against. More than any religious followers atheists generally have to keep their opinions to themselves if they don't want to be ostracized in the workforce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #38 December 20, 2010 Quoteabsolutely. As far as I know hardware stores aren't supported and regulated by a branch of the federal government. Under the interstate commerce clause as currently interpretted I'm pretty sure they could be. I am not sure there is any business that cannot be regulated by the federal government at this point."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #39 December 20, 2010 Quote Quote absolutely. As far as I know hardware stores aren't supported and regulated by a branch of the federal government. Under the interstate commerce clause as currently interpretted I'm pretty sure they could be. I am not sure there is any business that cannot be regulated by the federal government at this point. All depends if you're taking government funding or contracts. The less they're giving you, the more control you have. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #40 December 20, 2010 Quoteexcept that he did prove the point that atheists are discriminated against. More than any religious followers atheists generally have to keep their opinions to themselves if they don't want to be ostracized in the workforce. present company excepted, I've found that most atheists don't bitch whine and complain about every little thing. Perhaps because they've made a choice outside of the norm which usually requires guts and determination, so they don't give a shit about the little things.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #41 December 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote absolutely. As far as I know hardware stores aren't supported and regulated by a branch of the federal government. Under the interstate commerce clause as currently interpretted I'm pretty sure they could be. I am not sure there is any business that cannot be regulated by the federal government at this point. All depends if you're taking government funding or contracts. The less they're giving you, the more control you have. Everybody is going to be participating in the hardware market sooner or later."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
