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  1. You're right....Just like allowing women and blacks the right to vote, and a host of other civil rights victories. How do you think your grandchildren will view your stand on this issue? It's is inevitable "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  2. From http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/17/18551843.php "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  3. Yes. I am OK with this. Since the origination of the American nation marriage has been between a man and a woman. I like people who disagree. They are fun to debate. (I respect their opinions as my own.) Define cheating. Do you think that because Barack Obama put more money into his campaign he cheated? It is all about money and influence. Sorry I wasn't more clear. Obviously you're ok with prop8 passing, that's not what I was asking. My question was are you ok with voters being swayed with blantant lies? Yes, I would call it cheating. My comment had nothing to do with money, so your question about Obama makes no sense and doesn't apply. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  4. You ok with this? You ok with the blatant lies that were spread be the LDS church? I'm not ok with it, so yeah, I'm bitching! Sportsmanship would include not cheating, don't you think? The law will be overturned, hopefully sooner rather than later, as all unjust civil rights laws have or will be. And, BTW, I didn't get outvoted. I don't live in California. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  5. Voters who were blatently lied to in the campaign the LDS funded.... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  6. Yes it was. Cops can be assholes just like the rest of us! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  7. Did he break the law? Was he charged with picketing? Is ignorance of the law a defence that ever works? I'm just saying that it isn't illegal to protest abortion clinics, and that's not what Windcatchers father was charged with. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  8. I know he was arrested while protesting an abortion clinic; not quite sure exactly for what conduct. Do you think that all cops are perfectly just and would not do a thing such as throw a bunch of protesters in jail to teach them a lesson? No, I think your father broke the law and was arrested for it. I don't think the cop was to blame. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  9. In English: One who sows seeds-Sower The one who is sewing-Sewer Where sewage goes-Sewer. Yes...English is hard. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  10. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean it's not harmful and shouldn't be regulated(Think Socrates). That being said, I think they should have legalized it long ago, or better yet, it should never have been criminalized. We spend WAY too much money fighting it, and incarcerating people fot it, when it is much less harmful than the other things you listed. I've never used it, but as someone who has had to take several types of chemotherapy, I've seen many people benefit from it. My $.02... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  11. A lot of innocent people could get blamed for something they had nothing to do with, if you stereotype them as those responsible as "christians." Look at the nastiness that ensues when we stereotype responsible parties as "muslims", for example. I'm always in favor of peeling back some of the labels to see what's really under there. You can substitute whatever term you like. People voted for prop 8 on religous grounds, primarily, whether they met your definition of christianity or not. I should have used the more generic term, "religious people" (but I'm sure that would have pissed people off too, so whatever...) "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  12. No, You've made your position clear. You have, however, imo, used a ridiculous analogy(fucking a dead deer) in a strawman argument. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  13. I think that the LDS church is not even remotely "christian" in the commonly understood sense of the word. Are you familiar with their teachings? Pinning this on "christians" is not very fair, since the primary proponents (the LDS church) aren't actually a christian denomination. Regardless of what you think, THEY claim that they are. From the LDS public affairs office: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TpA_wt-ul0 What's the difference, anyway? People are using their own mythology to deny other people rights/priveledges that they already enjoy. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  14. No. Windcatcher once claimed that her father was arrested for protesting an abortion clinic. (I found that hard to believe, given that it's not illegal, but I digress...) I was just wondering about the different views on this within the religious, and how it might affect even members of the same family. I'm getting pretty far afield...so back on topic. I think that Homosexuals should be allowed to marry. I think that if christians were truly adhering to the teachings of "Jesus", prop 8 would have failed. I see a lot of christians dancing around the real issue here with arguments over semantics, instead of owning up to their true views on the subject. I think that homosexuals are born homosexuals, and are not homosexual by choice, anymore than I'm heterosexual by choice. Consequently, I think christians who think they can "fix" homosexuality are idiots. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I don't think that homosexuals, as a whole, think that people who voted for prop 8 did so out of "love" regardless of what those voters claim. As with all my opinions, other people's mileage may vary.... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  15. Can you give me said definition? Not leter verse or line. No Why should our laws have ANYTHING to do with the christian bible? "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  16. Give me an example. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  17. Even when protesting/picketing at abortion clinics? yes. I completely agree with you Conundrm.... The question was directed at Chadkal. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  18. Even when protesting/picketing at abortion clinics? "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  19. My favorite is Paulaner Salvator. I didn't find Bud American Ale that objectionable. 'Course I'm not the beer snob that I once was. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  20. stevebabin

    New toy

    It's a stunt frame put on by the previous owner. It would protect the oil cooler, exhaust, and possibly the fuel-filled frame if it went down. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
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    New toy

    Thanks, Tim! The Beech is home safe and will be hauling jumpers soon. Thanks again for the hospitality while we were there, and apologise to your girlfriend again too, OK? PM me the Tequila Lime Chicken recipie if it's not a Casa de Deegan secret! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
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    New toy

    Mid-later life crisis? Nice bike though
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    New toy

    Just wanted to share... 2006 Buell XB12s. This is going to be an interesting relationship..... "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  24. Not sure exactly, but the land is now owned by a hotel. "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."
  25. I'm sorry to report that the Sunset Beach Bar has been closed and torn down... Sad day "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up."