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On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:37:22 -0500, thunder
wrote: On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:16:07 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Anyway, to head off a huge name calling response, I do not believe that gay marriage is the end of the world as we know it. I would prefer that the term be reserved for those who can propagate the species, but that's not completely necessary. I do believe that those who are part of the gay/lesbian community are entitled to some sort of civil recognition as in civil unions, but I'm not wedded to it. What I find interesting, the term "gay marriage" makes a difference. Use the term "civil union" or "domestic partnership" and the issue isn't nearly as divisive. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...il-union_x.htm I thought the whole damn thing revolved around the word 'marriage'. With all this fighting about what to call the 'union' of gays or lesbians, imagine the fighting that will happen over what we call the 'disunion' of gays and lesbians. They sure as hell better not call it 'divorce' ! That word should be reserved only for a man and a woman. John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:01:48 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
If the bozo politicians worked at it, I'd bet we can get it done quickly with no muss or fuss. Just have to keep the judicial fiats out of the mix. This state, New Jersey, along with several others, has done it. It was a blip on the local news when it was done, but since that time I haven't heard anything about it. It wasn't called "marriage", and to be honest, I'm not sure what "legalities" go with it. |
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On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:44:29 -0500, JohnH
wrote: On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 13:37:22 -0500, thunder wrote: On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:16:07 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Anyway, to head off a huge name calling response, I do not believe that gay marriage is the end of the world as we know it. I would prefer that the term be reserved for those who can propagate the species, but that's not completely necessary. I do believe that those who are part of the gay/lesbian community are entitled to some sort of civil recognition as in civil unions, but I'm not wedded to it. What I find interesting, the term "gay marriage" makes a difference. Use the term "civil union" or "domestic partnership" and the issue isn't nearly as divisive. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...il-union_x.htm I thought the whole damn thing revolved around the word 'marriage'. With all this fighting about what to call the 'union' of gays or lesbians, imagine the fighting that will happen over what we call the 'disunion' of gays and lesbians. They sure as hell better not call it 'divorce' ! That word should be reserved only for a man and a woman. Not another discussion around the discussion discussing the original discussion that went off-topic eight discussions ago!!!!!!! NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................. .......... All the best, Tom -------------- "What the hell's the deal with this newsgroup... is there a computer terminal in the day room of some looney bin somewhere?" Bilgeman - circa 2004 |
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No generalization is always correct, but I would think if you gave an IQ
test to those living below the poverty level, and then gave a IQ test to those living in the top 10% of the US, you would find the average IQ is substantially higher. I would also guess if you took those whose income is in the top 25% and compared their IQ with those living in the bottom 25%, you would see a dramatic difference. I do like the way when someone disagrees with you, you generalize that they do not have an open mind. As far as your comment about tax dollars being diverted from inner city schools to those who live in the rich neighborhoods, that has not been around for 20yrs. The courts will not allow any school district to divert money from one neighborhood to another. That fact that you think this is still done, shows that you do live in the past. As far as your comment about "herd mentality" it would appear that you do not have an open mind, and just love to paint anyone who is different from you with a broad brush and you fail to see the obvious. Most cities with historic districts have more restrictive covenants (especially those in the strongly democratic states of New England) than any suburb covenants. That fact that you do not understand such a simple concept says more about your herd mentality than anything I could say. PS - I have moved from the suburbs to the city, the difference between you and me, is I don't like to group anyone with my preconceived ideas. I like to look at people as individuals. "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... I can not understand your point. Because you choose not to consider it with an open mind. Do you have a problem with people buying expensive homes or the fact that not everyone can afford expensive homes? Of course not. I have a problem with people living in expensive homes adopting a position that they are "smarter" (as in all the smart people moved to the suburbs). In the under $200,000 home, which is above the national average (I know the west coast is expensive as hell), you will find a large percent to be owned by non whites. I don't think there have been any liveable homes under $200,000 in this area for several years now. Fixer uppers are $500k. New homes in the suburbs are usually in the 7-figure range if you want something over 2000 sq ft in a posh neighborhood. Double that for most "gated communities". In any area of the country, home ownership will reflect the same ethnic proportions in which wealth itself is held. Those with more wealth tend to live in nicer homes. Nobody should be awarded a better home than they can afford, or conversely forced to live below their means by virtue of race. A large number of non-whites own homes in most communities across the country. We're two generations away from one non-white group of super achievers owning almost everything on the west coast. And more power to anybody willing to work hard enough to achieve such a goal. Do you have a problem with people buying homes based upon their financial situation or based upon the reputation of the schools? Nope. Merely observed that the contrived, conformist existence in Suburbia is reflected in the voting tendencies claimed by one of the conservatives here 'bouts. I do have a problem when the "reputation of the schools" is created by transferring tax dollars out of inner city neighborhoods and away from inner city schools to create state-of-the-art education centers for kids attending more suburban schools in the same county or district. Do you have a problem with people who move into the suburbs? I lived in the suburbs for a few years. Not my thing, thanks anyway. Anybody who wants to enjoy the traffic jams, the strip malls, the automobile dependent transportation system, the conformist neighborhoods, the Plastmo-Sign franchise substitute for culture, etc.....is more than welcome to my space there. No, I have no problem with those who find the meaning of life in suburbia. As far as your other comment, most communities, apartments, condos and cities in both the inner city and suburbs will have zoning laws governing how property can be used. Agreed. Most suburban communities have extra-legal covenants that give your neighbors veto power over the type of vehicle you can ( otherwise legally) park in your own driveway, the color you can paint your house, the type of landscaping you can plant on your property, the size and shape of your mailbox, etc. Much different from "Thou shalt not operate a whore house across the street from a grade school." One is a matter of public safety and propriety, the other is an extension of the herd mentality by a committee of neighborhood busy bodies. |
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"P.Fritz" wrote in message ...
"Dr. Dr. Smithers" wrote in message news:ML4ld.329980$wV.329077@attbi_s54... JimH, You do realize that this was Harry's favorite method of posting in rec.boats, it will take basskisser a few months to realize that Harry is no longer cut and pasting news articles. As soon as he realizes his master has moved on to new things, Basskisser will move on to whatever Harry is doing. Asslicker is already aping harry's newest tactic.......delving into personal info on those that don't hold the same narrow minded view. Jeezus! Do you even HAVE enough brain power to post or reply without childish name calling? Do you? Now, let's do this, Fritz. Google up YOUR posts, and see just how many cut and paste jobs YOU have done. Many, many. |
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"Dr. Dr. Smithers" wrote in message news:ML4ld.329980$wV.329077@attbi_s54...
JimH, You do realize that this was Harry's favorite method of posting in rec.boats, it will take basskisser a few months to realize that Harry is no longer cut and pasting news articles. As soon as he realizes his master has moved on to new things, Basskisser will move on to whatever Harry is doing. As well as Fritz's, but you seem to condone it from him just fine, huh? |
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"basskisser" wrote in message m... "Dr. Dr. Smithers" wrote in message news:ML4ld.329980$wV.329077@attbi_s54... JimH, You do realize that this was Harry's favorite method of posting in rec.boats, it will take basskisser a few months to realize that Harry is no longer cut and pasting news articles. As soon as he realizes his master has moved on to new things, Basskisser will move on to whatever Harry is doing. As well as Fritz's, but you seem to condone it from him just fine, huh? Can you show me one post where I condoned anything Fritz has done? |
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On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:17:24 GMT, "Dr. Dr. Smithers"
wrote: No generalization is always correct, but I would think if you gave an IQ test to those living below the poverty level, and then gave a IQ test to those living in the top 10% of the US, you would find the average IQ is substantially higher. I would also guess if you took those whose income is in the top 25% and compared their IQ with those living in the bottom 25%, you would see a dramatic difference. I do like the way when someone disagrees with you, you generalize that they do not have an open mind. As far as your comment about tax dollars being diverted from inner city schools to those who live in the rich neighborhoods, that has not been around for 20yrs. The courts will not allow any school district to divert money from one neighborhood to another. That fact that you think this is still done, shows that you do live in the past. As far as your comment about "herd mentality" it would appear that you do not have an open mind, and just love to paint anyone who is different from you with a broad brush and you fail to see the obvious. Most cities with historic districts have more restrictive covenants (especially those in the strongly democratic states of New England) than any suburb covenants. That fact that you do not understand such a simple concept says more about your herd mentality than anything I could say. PS - I have moved from the suburbs to the city, the difference between you and me, is I don't like to group anyone with my preconceived ideas. I like to look at people as individuals. Hey, come on, he was just kidding! John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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"JohnH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:17:24 GMT, "Dr. Dr. Smithers" wrote: No generalization is always correct, but I would think if you gave an IQ test to those living below the poverty level, and then gave a IQ test to those living in the top 10% of the US, you would find the average IQ is substantially higher. I would also guess if you took those whose income is in the top 25% and compared their IQ with those living in the bottom 25%, you would see a dramatic difference. I do like the way when someone disagrees with you, you generalize that they do not have an open mind. As far as your comment about tax dollars being diverted from inner city schools to those who live in the rich neighborhoods, that has not been around for 20yrs. The courts will not allow any school district to divert money from one neighborhood to another. That fact that you think this is still done, shows that you do live in the past. As far as your comment about "herd mentality" it would appear that you do not have an open mind, and just love to paint anyone who is different from you with a broad brush and you fail to see the obvious. Most cities with historic districts have more restrictive covenants (especially those in the strongly democratic states of New England) than any suburb covenants. That fact that you do not understand such a simple concept says more about your herd mentality than anything I could say. PS - I have moved from the suburbs to the city, the difference between you and me, is I don't like to group anyone with my preconceived ideas. I like to look at people as individuals. Hey, come on, he was just kidding! John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! He-he-he. |
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If Gould was kidding than all I have to say is ............. " Nevermind!"
Gould does seem to have gotten on a high horse and has a real superiority complex. He is one of the most bigoted and close minded person I have meet in rec.boats. If anyone does not see things his way, he likes to paint them as evil. "JohnH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:17:24 GMT, "Dr. Dr. Smithers" wrote: No generalization is always correct, but I would think if you gave an IQ test to those living below the poverty level, and then gave a IQ test to those living in the top 10% of the US, you would find the average IQ is substantially higher. I would also guess if you took those whose income is in the top 25% and compared their IQ with those living in the bottom 25%, you would see a dramatic difference. I do like the way when someone disagrees with you, you generalize that they do not have an open mind. As far as your comment about tax dollars being diverted from inner city schools to those who live in the rich neighborhoods, that has not been around for 20yrs. The courts will not allow any school district to divert money from one neighborhood to another. That fact that you think this is still done, shows that you do live in the past. As far as your comment about "herd mentality" it would appear that you do not have an open mind, and just love to paint anyone who is different from you with a broad brush and you fail to see the obvious. Most cities with historic districts have more restrictive covenants (especially those in the strongly democratic states of New England) than any suburb covenants. That fact that you do not understand such a simple concept says more about your herd mentality than anything I could say. PS - I have moved from the suburbs to the city, the difference between you and me, is I don't like to group anyone with my preconceived ideas. I like to look at people as individuals. Hey, come on, he was just kidding! John H On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! |
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