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I don't see that at all. Are you looking at different legislation than the rest of us? We're talking about C-38. The only mention of "union" is to make that point that "unions" would NOT meet the standards of this act. Some people might WISH that's what it said, but it doesn't. The word "marriage" is used quite liberally. Sorry. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Hours before the historic vote of the House of Commons in Canada, the Prime Minister was quoted as saying those who survive by equality and justice should avoid denying it to others, even when, occasionally, it feels kinda good to do so. No american leader would be caught dead saying such nonsense. If it feels good to oppress, that's MORE than enough excuse. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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When is smoking in a home with children going to become illegal?
narcimund replied to rhino's topic in Speakers Corner
You mean like the US? First Class Citizen Twice Over -
You two optimists are both partially right, but you draw the wrong conclusion. Individuals in the health care community are indeed motivated by good will, like you said. Doctors do not celebrate the new cases of cancer and researchers would love the prestige and satisfaction of discoveries. However, the institutions are not. The systems are motivated by fiduciary responsibility to the shareholders. In fact, directors of a corporation are liable for losses caused by some kinds of decisions if they lose value for the shareholders. In principle, the board of Merck could be sued or even go to prison if they authorized the research that led to a cheap cure for cancer which resulted in massive losses in sales of expensive drugs. In practice, that sort of thing does happen. And if you don't think that has a tremendous power over the activities of the doctors and researchers (through executives, managers, and grants) you're very naive. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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The book is "Revelation". Singular. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Ladies, Would you like to help with Breast Cancer Research?
narcimund replied to kai2k1's topic in The Bonfire
Or just donate the $30 directly and skip the crappy shoes. First Class Citizen Twice Over -
That's odd. I live smack dab in the middle of an inner city (by which you mean "black") slum on the west coast and I'm a white male. I've never had a problem in 6 years. But I'm sure you're far more knowledgeable about it than I am. What do I know? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Absolutely! I'm certain that as soon as this investigation discovers that after 13 years, your own memory of the position of the clock hands is not precise enough to convict yourself, then the parents and politicians will immediately calm down, become rational, and get on with their lives. There's no reason whatsoever to think that these parents and politicians are opportunists who will keep scraping up spurious public relations stunts to torment this story into the 22nd century. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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You know, I used to change my sig line every once in a while when I came up with something new. But this one gets you guys so riled up I know it's a keeper! First Class Citizen Twice Over
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And thats also not true....There are 41113 registered users on dropzone.com...I don't have that many posts, so by definition your comment is wrong. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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This is one of the most entertaining logical fallacies there is: A: C is X B: Stop calling me X A: Um... ok... I guess... This is particularly common in the homosexuality threads A: "There are homophobes in the world" B: "You're calling me names!" A: "I am? Who ARE you?" But I guess everyone can play: A: "Bush is an idiot." B: "You're calling me an idiot." A: "You're George Bush???" First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Ron, you've now posted TEN times in this thread with lengthy arguments about how much you don't care. We're convinced! You're not gay. You don't want to be gay. You don't hate gays. You don't even THINK about gays. You don't obsess about gay sex. You never think about how cute that guy over there is... about his lips... how warm it would feel to... or about the tastes... or the sounds men make when they... You don't think about that at all. Your heterosexuality is complete and total. It never enters your mind. We're convinced! Your ten long posts have made the point perfectly clear!!! First Class Citizen Twice Over
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It's so cute how you methodically inject yourself into every single thread that mentions homosexuality just to argue at great length that you don't care in the least. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Might want to double check your constitutional knowledge there bud! Did congress declare war? If not, who else is empowered by the Constitution to do so? Oh wait. Congress authorized the president to do whatever he liked. What article of the Constitution authorizes that? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Sorry to hijack your hijacking. Please go back to your amusement. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Fascinating. Someone said something in general about homophobes (not mentioning you at all) then you called me an asshole.... Then you call Tigra a nut? I'm glad you moved it to Bonfire. That makes sense. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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What a great term That's me and my guy! 6 years together. Haven't been in a gay bar in years, go to the gay pride parade only because my husband carries a flag in his old military uniform, and probably 80% of our friends are straight couples. We have a house, two cats, and no diseases. We definitely have more in common with the family-oriented straight world than the party-oriented gay world (or at least the ridiculous stereotype of it.) But like I said, that won't convince the homophobes who seem to get off obsessing about gay people getting it on with everything that moves. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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I think your analysis and speculation are right on the mark! First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Oddly, even though you're responding to a post of mine where I offered two options, these aren't mine. I guess I'll ask you the same question I asked someone else above: Are you intentionally misunderstanding me or is it an accident? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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It's actually quite complex. Let me explain. The phrase "agree with" is very simple in the sentence: (A) "I don't agree with your opinion that chocolate is better than vanilla." but it's ambiguous in the sentence: (B) "I don't agree with your approach to life." The word that keys the difference is "... that ...." We can disagree that something is true or not. But it's very different when we're not marking a point of fact or opinion. For instance, does sentence (B) mean: (B1) I don't want to live that life myself. or: (B2) I don't think you should live that life. Those are both possible and INCREDIBLY different. So much so that the original poster who I brought the question up with argues that he meant (B1) but is so fixated and defensive about (B2) that I'm quite sure even he doesn't know which one he means. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Do you mean unhealthy as in "damaging to the body and reducing lifespan"? If so, I would love to compare the lifespans and likelihood of activity-related mortality in the following groups: * Homosexuals * Smokers * Drinkers of alcohol * Skydivers Wouldn't it be odd to hear someone say, "I don't agree with skydiving. It's an unhealthy lifestyle"? It would also be interesting to compare these groups: * Promiscuous homosexuals * Promiscuous heterosexuals * Monogamous homosexuals * Monogamous heterosexuals I suspect we'd find sexually transmitted disease is highly correlated with promiscuity, not with homosexuality. But even if shown proof of that, we can all be sure the homophobes wouldn't change their opinions. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Oops. I forgot to mention this: No, I wasn't going to say anything of the sort. I think I explained my understanding of the word "homophobic" far better than that in my first post. Are you intentionally misunderstanding me or is it accidental? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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Very odd. I offered two possible meanings of your phrase "don't agree with homosexuality". One was completely innocent and the other is the definition of homophobia. I left it to you to choose which one you meant. Now you claim you meant the first, innocent meaning (that you simply "prefer heterosexuality") but got so riled about the second that you call me an asshole, presumably just for mentioning the possibility that's what you meant. (I want to remind us both that you're one who made the association. I simply talked about that might or might not make it true.) What does this teach us? Your attitudes are confusing at the very least. First Class Citizen Twice Over
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It's not clear why you identify with Tigra's post (which didn't mention you) if it doesn't apply to you. We learn a lot by what others spontaneously deny. -- On a bigger topic, I do wish someone would explain what "I don't agree with homosexuality" means. Does that mean you don't share our opinion that Johnny Depp is totally hot? That's ok. You don't have to agree with us on that one. If that's all it is, then no. Not agreeing/sharing our infatuations does not make you homophobic. But if your phrase "don't agree with homosexuality" means you harbor ill will to us for loving in the 'wrong way', then yes. I think that's the very definition of homophobia. And in that case I'd have to say that yes, Tigra's comment maybe does apply to you. But in a clinical way, not a name-calling way. Don't you agree? First Class Citizen Twice Over
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This is a cute, funny, oh-those-wacky-malaysian-criminals story until you realize Malaysia has a mandatory, un-appealable death sentence for drug trafficking (which is defined as any drug offense involving more than 1kg of anything illegal). Those are real humans with real lives, names, parents, and families who will shortly be hanged by the neck until dead in squalid, hot, humid prison yards. Just thought you'd like to know. Edited to add: If the money amounts in the story seem like a lot, divide by 4 to get US dollars. RM2.2million = $550,000. Not so much as it seems at first. First Class Citizen Twice Over