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Posted by The Taint on 7/13/2015 12:39:00 AM (view original):

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Posted by toddcommish on 7/12/2015 1:50:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 1:41:00 PM (view original):
I don't see how one can argue gay marriage is harmful to society so it should be prohibited

And then not argue the the same stance on the following:

Carbon Emissions are harmful to society so SUVs should be prohibited
Overpopulation is harmful to society so having too many kids should be prohibited
Single parents are harmful to society so divorce should be prohibited.


The best thing about the US is people can make choices (and one can only hope they are the right choices). I personally believe the traditional family unit is best for kids and I choose to have a traditional family. I think gay sex is appalling but to each their own. I also personally believe having extended family nearby is good for my kids so I stay in this god forsaken state of Illinois. My choice. That's what's nice about America - 'choice'. What society needs is a bit more 'tolerance'.

You mean "tolerance" like the Gay Pride rainbow flag is acceptable, but the Southern Dixie stars and bars isn't?

There should be the same tolerance regarding the Confederate Flag as there is the gay rainbow flag. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of southern pride for MOST southerners (and quite frankly it should be the decision of the people of South Carolina to determine if it flies or not). It's too bad it was taken down because of an intolerant vocal minority, many who have never even been to South Carolina. I also think there should be tolerance for Christian bakers that don't want to support gay weddings. Unfortunately there is a HUGE lack of tolerance these days and we all are going to pay for it when we realize our freedom of choice has been stripped away and all we are left with is political correctness.

It actually was the decision of the people as the people they elected to office are the people who chose to take the flag down.

It was - after a bunch of know nothings from out of state applied pressure for them to do so. Politicians and Corporations these days have no backbone and would rather be Politically Correct than stand up and do what's right. We've seen this over and over and over again.

Posted by moy23 on 7/13/2015 3:46:00 AM (view original):

Posted by The Taint on 7/13/2015 12:39:00 AM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 2:18:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/12/2015 1:50:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 1:41:00 PM (view original):
I don't see how one can argue gay marriage is harmful to society so it should be prohibited

And then not argue the the same stance on the following:

Carbon Emissions are harmful to society so SUVs should be prohibited
Overpopulation is harmful to society so having too many kids should be prohibited
Single parents are harmful to society so divorce should be prohibited.


The best thing about the US is people can make choices (and one can only hope they are the right choices). I personally believe the traditional family unit is best for kids and I choose to have a traditional family. I think gay sex is appalling but to each their own. I also personally believe having extended family nearby is good for my kids so I stay in this god forsaken state of Illinois. My choice. That's what's nice about America - 'choice'. What society needs is a bit more 'tolerance'.

You mean "tolerance" like the Gay Pride rainbow flag is acceptable, but the Southern Dixie stars and bars isn't?

There should be the same tolerance regarding the Confederate Flag as there is the gay rainbow flag. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of southern pride for MOST southerners (and quite frankly it should be the decision of the people of South Carolina to determine if it flies or not). It's too bad it was taken down because of an intolerant vocal minority, many who have never even been to South Carolina. I also think there should be tolerance for Christian bakers that don't want to support gay weddings. Unfortunately there is a HUGE lack of tolerance these days and we all are going to pay for it when we realize our freedom of choice has been stripped away and all we are left with is political correctness.

It actually was the decision of the people as the people they elected to office are the people who chose to take the flag down.

It was - after a bunch of know nothings from out of state applied pressure for them to do so. Politicians and Corporations these days have no backbone and would rather be Politically Correct than stand up and do what's right. We've seen this over and over and over again.

You say "know nothings" as if the Confederate Flag doesn't stand for white supremacy. Weird.

The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 12:57:00 PM (view original):
The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

I disagree.

The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's fight to keep slavery legal.

Posted by bad_luck on 7/13/2015 1:00:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 12:57:00 PM (view original):
The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

I disagree.

The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's fight to keep slavery legal.

To whom?  To you, and a whole brigade of left-wingers looking for things they can claim are "offensive"?

Let's say some right-wingers claim they're offended by the rainbow flag.  Shouldn't their "offense" be just as legislatively worthy?

Frankly, flags don't bother me.  Actions bother me.  But the left thinks that symbols are the same as actions.  And that's why the left is wrong.

Posted by moy23 on 7/13/2015 3:46:00 AM (view original):

Posted by The Taint on 7/13/2015 12:39:00 AM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 2:18:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/12/2015 1:50:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 1:41:00 PM (view original):
I don't see how one can argue gay marriage is harmful to society so it should be prohibited

And then not argue the the same stance on the following:

Carbon Emissions are harmful to society so SUVs should be prohibited
Overpopulation is harmful to society so having too many kids should be prohibited
Single parents are harmful to society so divorce should be prohibited.


The best thing about the US is people can make choices (and one can only hope they are the right choices). I personally believe the traditional family unit is best for kids and I choose to have a traditional family. I think gay sex is appalling but to each their own. I also personally believe having extended family nearby is good for my kids so I stay in this god forsaken state of Illinois. My choice. That's what's nice about America - 'choice'. What society needs is a bit more 'tolerance'.

You mean "tolerance" like the Gay Pride rainbow flag is acceptable, but the Southern Dixie stars and bars isn't?

There should be the same tolerance regarding the Confederate Flag as there is the gay rainbow flag. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of southern pride for MOST southerners (and quite frankly it should be the decision of the people of South Carolina to determine if it flies or not). It's too bad it was taken down because of an intolerant vocal minority, many who have never even been to South Carolina. I also think there should be tolerance for Christian bakers that don't want to support gay weddings. Unfortunately there is a HUGE lack of tolerance these days and we all are going to pay for it when we realize our freedom of choice has been stripped away and all we are left with is political correctness.

It actually was the decision of the people as the people they elected to office are the people who chose to take the flag down.

It was - after a bunch of know nothings from out of state applied pressure for them to do so. Politicians and Corporations these days have no backbone and would rather be Politically Correct than stand up and do what's right. We've seen this over and over and over again.

So flying the flag of a defunct failed state that existed exclusively to fight a war to preserve an economic system based on slave labor is "right?"

Best case scenario, for the folks arguing in favor of flying the Confederate flag, would seem to be a position in which there is no inherent right or wrong...

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 1:18:00 PM (view original):

Posted by bad_luck on 7/13/2015 1:00:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 12:57:00 PM (view original):
The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

I disagree.

The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's fight to keep slavery legal.

To whom?  To you, and a whole brigade of left-wingers looking for things they can claim are "offensive"?

Let's say some right-wingers claim they're offended by the rainbow flag.  Shouldn't their "offense" be just as legislatively worthy?

Frankly, flags don't bother me.  Actions bother me.  But the left thinks that symbols are the same as actions.  And that's why the left is wrong.

The Confederate Flag has no business flown over a government building.

You can fly whatever flag you want at your house, regardless of who it offends.

Posted by bad_luck on 7/13/2015 1:00:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 12:57:00 PM (view original):
The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

I disagree.

The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's fight to keep slavery legal.

NEWSFLASH!!!

You don't get to dictate what things mean to all people.

Posted by tecwrg on 7/13/2015 1:43:00 PM (view original):

Posted by bad_luck on 7/13/2015 1:00:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/13/2015 12:57:00 PM (view original):
The Confederate flag doesn't stand for white supremacy any more than the original stars-and-stripes (y'know, the stars in a circle) stood for slavery.  'Cause they had slaves all over the union in 1776....

I disagree.

The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's fight to keep slavery legal.

NEWSFLASH!!!

You don't get to dictate what things mean to all people.

Newsflash!!! Certain symbols have generally accepted meanings. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of the South's side of the Civil War.

Posted by dahsdebater on 7/13/2015 1:20:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/13/2015 3:46:00 AM (view original):

Posted by The Taint on 7/13/2015 12:39:00 AM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 2:18:00 PM (view original):

Posted by toddcommish on 7/12/2015 1:50:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/12/2015 1:41:00 PM (view original):
I don't see how one can argue gay marriage is harmful to society so it should be prohibited

And then not argue the the same stance on the following:

Carbon Emissions are harmful to society so SUVs should be prohibited
Overpopulation is harmful to society so having too many kids should be prohibited
Single parents are harmful to society so divorce should be prohibited.


The best thing about the US is people can make choices (and one can only hope they are the right choices). I personally believe the traditional family unit is best for kids and I choose to have a traditional family. I think gay sex is appalling but to each their own. I also personally believe having extended family nearby is good for my kids so I stay in this god forsaken state of Illinois. My choice. That's what's nice about America - 'choice'. What society needs is a bit more 'tolerance'.

You mean "tolerance" like the Gay Pride rainbow flag is acceptable, but the Southern Dixie stars and bars isn't?

There should be the same tolerance regarding the Confederate Flag as there is the gay rainbow flag. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of southern pride for MOST southerners (and quite frankly it should be the decision of the people of South Carolina to determine if it flies or not). It's too bad it was taken down because of an intolerant vocal minority, many who have never even been to South Carolina. I also think there should be tolerance for Christian bakers that don't want to support gay weddings. Unfortunately there is a HUGE lack of tolerance these days and we all are going to pay for it when we realize our freedom of choice has been stripped away and all we are left with is political correctness.

It actually was the decision of the people as the people they elected to office are the people who chose to take the flag down.

It was - after a bunch of know nothings from out of state applied pressure for them to do so. Politicians and Corporations these days have no backbone and would rather be Politically Correct than stand up and do what's right. We've seen this over and over and over again.

So flying the flag of a defunct failed state that existed exclusively to fight a war to preserve an economic system based on slave labor is "right?"

Best case scenario, for the folks arguing in favor of flying the Confederate flag, would seem to be a position in which there is no inherent right or wrong...

Another person who doesn't understand history.