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    That is very fu#$ed up.
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    You know.... I've got to agree. This has the potential to be way too subjective. You get into the whole "what is considered desecration" thing. What is desecration to one isn't going to be for another. Congress will get to come up with their version (which may be ridiculous) and people will start being fined for jumping flags into stadiums and accidentally letting it touch the ground. I think it's just a very bad path to go down and unnecessary. It infuriates me to see "what I consider" flag desecration. However, I've put my life on the line for others to have that freedom. I have to emphasize that it really pisses me off. However, the freedom that we enjoy here (that not many others in the world do) is more important than that. I also think that all this law will do is insight more flag burning.
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    I despise witnessing the desecration of the US Flag. However, if this thing is made law, how would one define desecration? Burning? I think that's desecration. But how about a flag patch on someone's blue jean shorts? How about a flag bandana? Some might think that's desecration. If I don't hang my flag from my house at the proper angle, someone might think that's desecration. If they do this, I hope they at least limit it to specific extreme circumstances. I do, however, think it's worthy of special consideration as far as personal freedoms go.
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    Not at all. I'll fight for that person's right to display that asshole confrontational sticker on his truck. I'll also fight for and have been to war to protect that other asshole's right to stand on the side of the road and display his/her "hate america" or "hate the troops" posters on a stick. I don't see that as a problem with free speech that we allow that. I see it as what makes us great that we do allow it without fear.
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    Naaa... Just drugs. Kidding.
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    I guess it's just the "silent professional" in me but I think the US Flag would have had a much more profound effect by itself (with a POW/MIA flag below it, maybe). Despite it being a parade. The "leave the country if you don't like it" stuff won't bring anyone to the cause. Those people will continue to dishonor it yet continue to live under the protection that those who pay tribute to it provide. You know what I mean.
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    I think one can pay respect to the flag in a more respectful and less provocative way. There's no need to ride around town and stick it in everyone's faces. Speaking specifically about the bumper sticker and not the flag itself.
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    Congratulations!!! Now, it's back on the roller coaster for you. You go from being on top in Med School back to being on the very bottom in a Residency somewhere. Good luck.
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    I saw many Muslims in Afghanistan who practiced their religion mostly for political or financial gain and not spirituality. In reality, I'd also call them "non-faith" as you mentioned. I'm sure there are people like that in every religion. I'm also sure that “waltappel” is correct in saying that many use religion simply as a means of control. It's very predictable, given people's selfish nature, that some will seek individual gain or power from any means of opportunity. There are also many more that are sincere in their faith.
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    Do you, as a Muslim, not seek divine guidance from God? If so, why is GWB wrong for doing the same?
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    It really just gives them another excuse to start more sh#t in Jalalabad. Not that they really need much of a good one anyway. That's one of the most out of control places over there on the Paki border. Theres usually something stirred up there. It doesn't matter if it's true or not to them. They hate America and that's all that matters. No real news there.
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    War is tragic and very costly on both sides. I think that picture illustrates the very worst part of war, death of the innocent. Very sad.
  15. pajarito
    Dude...are you tenured?
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    Religious sites are protected under the Geneva Conventions. However, the moment a shot is fired from there or the moment the enemy uses it as a safe haven, it becomes fair game according to the rules of war. Read it.
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    Kennedy's correct in that a person can sue for whatever reason over here. It also depends a lot on which state you're in when it happens as to whether you'll be prosecuted or not. More liberal states tend to give the criminals much more protection than more conservative ones. I live in the South-East. I probably wouldn't have to even set foot in a court building. Not in that circumstance. Also, if I didn't have a pistol with me, the investigating officer would probably have asked, "Why not?" You have the right to defend yourself with deadly force if you feel your life is in danger from a person using deadly force against you. Am I right, Kennedy? That guy deserves to be grass fertilizer somewhere.
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    If I couldn't have run over him, I would have easily shot him as many times as I could from inside my vehicle with my Colt which is hidden in a compartment beneath my car radio. Let him try that shit in Alabama or Georgia.
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    I carry a Benchmade pocket knife, Warren Osborne style, black handle, black blade (Tanto style), axis lock mechanism, black stainless steel carry clip. Best I've had so far. Can't go wrong with a Benchmade. I don't have a digital picture of mine but here's the type. Benchmade Warren Osborne style pocket knife
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    I agree. There's a line between being a snitch for lesser things and reporting a crime or something that may endanger people. I would expect my children to report an unauthorized person carrying a weapon at school. I would also expect them to report someone who turned on the gas valve (and left it on) in the chemistry room. I would also expect them to report a "private" conversation with another child who was contemplating suicide. With lesser things, I'd expect them to work it out amongst themselves and to maintain the trust of their peers. Added: However, I'd expect them to do it without the pizza and prizes.
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    Uh..ohhh... That kind of scares me a little bit. I saw a guy at the Vatican on the news the day the Pope was selected. He was asked why he was so exited. He said that they had a new Pope and that the Pope serves in the capacity of Jesus Christ on Earth. That came across as incredibly arrogant to me to think that any person (Pope included) could even come close. He might have meant that the Pope is simply the leader of the church just like Jesus was. However, that would only apply to the Catholic Church. They don’t speak for all Christians and they aren’t the source. The Holy Spirit is a "counselor.” It doesn’t make you perfect. The Pope may be a very righteous man but he is still just as human as the rest of us.
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    Most of the first part of Revelation is concerned with rebuking early churches that strayed from the teachings of Christ. Also, just because you may have the Holy Spirit as a guide doesn’t mean you have to follow it. Just because Jesus gave certain instructions doesn’t mean that the church always carries it out. The church is made up of fallible people with their own free will and capability to choose whatever meets their innate selfish desires. I believe the Pope is just as human as you and me and is also very capable of making mistakes. The Catholic Church as a whole is also capable of making mistakes as was illustrated in Revelation. Unless, the Catholic Church thinks it is better than all of its predecessors. If the Catholic Church believes that it is infallible then that is yet another reason why I am not Catholic.
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    It would have to be for a whole lot more than 4 jump tickets...for sure.
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    The Catholic Church claims that it cannot be wrong? Really? That certainly wouldn't hold to Biblical teaching.
  25. pajarito
    Don't hold your breath. He's always correct, man... Don't you know that? There's no point in debate with anyone of a differing opinion. "Physics rules!"