Keith

bill2 said: He is right on when he says that hate crimes are a bogus idea. Keith responded: Unbelievable?!? When was the last time a white man was beaten to death and tied to a fence and left in the middle of no where just because he was white? Do you know who Matthew Sheppard was? Yes that's right *was*. When was the last time a white man was tied to the bumper of a truck and dragged down the street until he was dismembered? Do you know who James Byrd Jr. was? Yes *was*. Also, nobody in this thread called Nugent racist/violent/etc. just ignorant, and he is ignorant. Keith

SpeedRacer said: Maybe he's just indicating that sometimes society's reaction to those inequities is inappropriate or unbalanced. Keith responded: How so? I'm not disagreeing, I'm interested in your take on this. Keith

>Dude? This is the year 2001. That statement may have been true prior to about 1965 but not now. Not true now? Women still don't make the same wage for the same job as a man. >I grew up in the south and racism was pretty bad. Probably worse on the part of the non-white >community. I never walked around with a chip on my shoulder. >I used to manage a camera store. A friend of mine began managing a small business and needed to hire >some part time help. She asked if I'd help with the interview process because I have experience. After >we interviewed about 6 teenagers, the one that stood out above the rest was a black girl. When I >suggested my friend hire the black girl do you know what her response was? "I can't hire her what would >my customers think? I'd loose business". Yes, this is 2001. I treat people equally until they give me a reason not to. I am very prejudiced against stupid people. I can't stand em. I refuse to "give" anyone a damn thing except a chance. I'm white, 29 years old and nobody ever "gave" me shit. I work for every dollar and I have an education that allows me to have a decent job. The race card is bullshit. Times have changed. I am now the minority. There's a bite for the troll! I'm glad times are changing and that increasingly there are people like you that look at everyone equally, however there are still a lot of backward thinking stupid people out there. Keith

flyhi asked favaks: What is typical; the ignorant, the white, or the attitude? Keith responded: I believe what favaks is referring to is the fact that white men have traditionally been favored in this country, and because of that favoritism white men have been ignorant to the fact that black people, women and other minorities have been refused jobs because of who they are. When they are hired, women especially, are hired at a much lower wage than white men are. White men have been ignorant to the fact that black people, native Americans, gays, lesbians, and other minorities have been refused housing because of who they are; that white men have been ignorant to the fact that black people, native Americans, gays, lesbians, and other minorities have been beaten and killed because of who they are. I could go on and on . . . I believe the attitude favaks is referring to is that some white men act like everyone else wants favoritism when it's traditionally been white men that have been getting all the favoritism in this country. When Ted Nugent spouts some of the stuff he does he is clearly ignorant of his fellow Americans. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that all white men are ignorant, 'cause I'm a white man, I'm just saying some. Keith

freeflir29 said: I'll be dressed as usual. "Drunk asshole man!" Keith laughed: Now that was FUNNY! Keith

Well I tell ya, cops are people just like us. When I was young and living in a fairly small town here in CA the cops used to pull me over just for the hell of it. Small town + lots of cops = nothing better to do. Since moving to San Diego I haven't had a problem. I've found that as long as I am honest and don't insult their intelligence they're pretty fair. I once passed a highway patrol going 80 on I-15 when the speed limit was 55. When he pulled me over he asked me if I knew why he pulled me over, I said I was doing 80. He said yep that's it. To make a long story short he gave me a tongue lashing and after running my license he let me go. Another time I ran a red light. I was in a hurry and got stuck at several lights and decided to run the last one. As luck would have it a cop was sitting on the corner. He pulled me over. When he asked me if I knew why he pulled me over I said I ran the red light. To make another long story short, after running my license he . . . you guessed it . . . let me go. The moral of my story is be honest with them and don't give them any crap and they'll return the favor.

Viking . . . ask her out or don't. It's all up to you, but what ever you do don't go in it expecting her to change or be anything more or less than who she is. To do so would be an insult to her. Take her for who she is, she deserves nothing less. Would you expect anything less from her? I thought not :) Keith

chicagoskydiver said: What happens if you get that bad spot and land in Mexico? Keith replied: Before we moved to Otay that was our usual landing area. It's 4.5 miles from the DZ and half a mile from the Mexico boarder. I was told while on student status to keep 20 bucks on me for the federalies :) Usually though the boarder patrol comes over and tells you where the holes in the fence are so you can crawl underneath. Didn't happen too often and never happened to me but I know people who have landed over there. I have been on RW jumps that wound up in Mexico and had to fly back. Keith

phreezone said: The basic premise is number of times you had sex:number of jumps: and cases of beer owed per weekend. Keith responded: At my DZ the first one would be hard to work on 'cause people get labeled "The DZ football" when they've been passed around too much. BTW, how do you attach the faces? Keith

Hey, It's my Asain hot tomale. I didn't know you posted here. Are you jumping this weekend? I'll bring my balloon jump pics, Curt did a great job. Keith

Yep, that's me. Oh and btw, save the body contortion until she knows you *much* better. Wouldn't want to scare her off before you even get started. If any of you have ever witnessed his one man freak show you know what I'm talkin' about :) Keith

You can do both Viking. Just ask her if she'd like to go to the DZ to take pictures and/or do a tandem if she wants. I'd bet one of the tandem masters would cut you a break if you do photos for them sometime. I'd bet Paul or John would be happy to help you out. If she's unsure about the tandem you can go up with her and comfort her on the plane. If she doesn't want to do a tandem maybe she'd take pictures of you landing. There's a ton of possibilities. Everyone's right, if she weren't interested she wouldn't be smiling and asking you questions. Besides, everyone at the DZ thinks you're a pretty good guy so they'd be talking you up and taking the pressure off. DO IT. Keith

Take the pain away? That's the best part of any piercing. I had a tough time not keeping a perpetual woody after my PA. Or is that too much info? Keith

Woops, guess the "Kiwi Lesbian" should have given me a clue. Keith

Sounds like Pyke knows her stuff. Might I add though, I've always just used rubbing alcohol on my piercings and have always healed in half the "recommended" time. I'm not a pro like Pyke though, I only have 6 of 'em. Keith