Should we ban blasphemy - Page 4

u crank · 09-22-12, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

New Jersey. You get in for free but have to pay to get out!

Hey it's the same here, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They let you cross the bridge for free, but charge you $47.50 to leave. That's why I'm still here.

09-22-12, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Hey it's the same here, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They let you cross the bridge for free, but charge you $47.50 to leave. That's why I'm still here.

I'll send you the money to escape if you need it.

soopaman2 · 09-22-12, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Hey it's the same here, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They let you cross the bridge for free, but charge you $47.50 to leave. That's why I'm still here.

Not even a citizens pass or discount?

Our Garden state parkway is a toll road, it was supposed to be toll free 15 years ago...But our politicians...Hrmmm

Maybe Jersey does suck.

Takeda Shingen · 09-22-12, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I think what we really need to do is to find the root cause of blasphemy.

The root cause of blasphemy is religion.

without religion blasphemy is not possible.

Therefore we must outlaw religion.

I see my work here is done...

Not so fast. We've had this conversation before.

Religion is the excuse groups use to fear the other.

The without the other, there can be no conflict.

Therefore we must outlaw people.

Take religion out of the world and people will find something new to fight about. Even on starships.

09-22-12, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Maybe Jersey does suck.

Only near the Eastern edge as far as I've seen.
But that's probably cause it rubs up next to NYC.

That's a Biblical destroy zone anyway.

u crank · 09-22-12, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Not even a citizens pass or discount?

Nope. And they keep raising the toll.

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

Maybe Jersey does suck.

There's no place like home.

u crank · 09-22-12, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

I'll send you the money to escape if you need it.

Thanks. Winter's comin'. Brrr.

eddie · 09-22-12, 07:15 PM

Well, the Paki's want a ban on Blasphemy, at the world level. ( A UN Law I suppose) and if that isn't enough this Paki politician has put up a $100,000 reward for anyone killing the film maker. And has asked the Taliban and AQ to help pull it off.

I say we cut off all monetary aid to Pakistan.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2...mmad-film?lite

soopaman2 · 09-22-12, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Only near the Eastern edge as far as I've seen.
But that's probably cause it rubs up next to NYC.

That's a Biblical destroy zone anyway.

I even seen the area refered to as New Babylon from the book of Revelations.

Kazuaki Shimazaki II · 09-22-12, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

The Prime Minister of Pakistan wants the UN to develop international legislation to outlaw blasphemy. PM Ashraf ordered all internet providers toblock youtube in Pakistan.....all of it.

Here's what might be abolished:

"Freedom of Religion" as a separate and sacred concept.

I see no reason why its useful, benign portions cannot be encompassed in "Freedom of Expression", and it'll stop the religious from using the first as an excuse to restrict other people's rights.

09-22-12, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I think what we really need to do is to find the root cause of blasphemy.

The root cause of blasphemy is religion.

without religion blasphemy is not possible.

Therefore we must outlaw religion.

I see my work here is done...

Blasphemy is not limited to religion.
It's just a word used to express a different view that is not accepted by the main stream of any given situation.

So a Blasphemy Law could be used against someone saying We need to change our Government.

Lord knows we don't need more Laws to break!

soopaman2 · 09-22-12, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazuaki Shimazaki II

Here's what might be abolished:

"Freedom of Religion" as a separate and sacred concept.

I see no reason why its useful, benign portions cannot be encompassed in "Freedom of Expression", and it'll stop the religious from using the first as an excuse to restrict other people's rights.

The UN also wants a worldwide gun ban.

And how has Pakistan proven to the world community it was anything more than a weasel?

Take your money, pretend we care, then hide the guy you were looking for, right under your noses. They make Mexican authorities look like Elliot Ness.

Widespread military corruption, and nuclear to top it off.

I say we strengthen ties with India, just to piss them off.

But I am more than sure, that China and Russia will play along, as they love to do anything to tweak the US nipples, whenever they get a chance.

Takeda Shingen · 09-22-12, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazuaki Shimazaki II

Here's what might be abolished:

"Freedom of Religion" as a separate and sacred concept.

I see no reason why its useful, benign portions cannot be encompassed in "Freedom of Expression", and it'll stop the religious from using the first as an excuse to restrict other people's rights.

Freedom of Religion is useful in preventing the rise of the type of state-sponsored religion found in various theocracies around the world from taking root in the US. It's inclusion was due to the fact that founding fathers had experienced first-hand the problems of a state church.

soopaman2 · 09-22-12, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Freedom of Religion is useful in preventing the rise of the type of state-sponsored religion found in various theocracies around the world from taking root in the US. It's inclusion was due to the fact that founding fathers had experienced first-hand the problems of a state church.

I believe our amendment had root in the Church of England and what our founding fathers saw with the protestant movement in those days.

Pakistan can say what they want, but quite a few more progressive nations have Veto powers, that will prevent the attempt to protect the soft skin of their citizens.

Burning American flags is ok, but drawing a picture is bad...HMMMMMM?

(I'll go along with this, if they give up thier religious sharia laws, fair trade off, we both lose something we hold sacred)

09-22-12, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

I even seen the area refered to as New Babylon from the book of Revelations.

New York may be big?
But it's not the only place with a bad rep.

Revelations is cryptic as are all the other 'this is what will happen' stuff.
My calanders end every year at December 31.
So the mayans ran out of money to do a calander after 2012.
Don't mean anything is gonna happen and the electric company still wants thier money.

09-22-12, 07:15 PM	#53
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Well, the Paki's want a ban on Blasphemy, at the world level. ( A UN Law I suppose) and if that isn't enough this Paki politician has put up a $100,000 reward for anyone killing the film maker. And has asked the Taliban and AQ to help pull it off. I say we cut off all monetary aid to Pakistan. http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2...mmad-film?lite __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone