Comments by chrish
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Posted on March 4 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Toby: Are you for real?
For the record, I am willing to bet that myself, my spouse and our Accountant spend more time going over taxes than many people and we pay more than many due to the income tax bracket we fall into. Not being arrogant, just honest.
I love how if someone calls you out, you assume they are in a lower income tax bracket or some type of public assistance where they don't pay taxes. To insinuate that I don't pay taxes or know what a tax statement is, is laughable. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.
And maybe you should brush up on your reading comprehension. I understand what you were upset about but you specifically said, and I quote:
"Maybe it is okay for a know it all senior..."
So did you or did not call her a "know it all senior"? Why didn't you just say "Maybe it is ok for a senior"?
Posted on March 3 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
She is not a "know it all". She is simply a young woman with an opinion, who happens to have written a very compelling piece.
Posted on March 3 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
@bornFree: I was only giving an example and yes, I am aware that what you described goes on in some parts of the world. I also know "mixed marriages" can cause issues for many. And it is very sad that it has to be that way. That is an example of why I don't choose to practice one particular faith.
But the point I was trying to make is who is to tell someone what holiday or celebration they can or can't participate in? There is nothing wrong with a Jew attending a Christian church service at Christmas with his family or hiding Easter eggs for his kids. That is their business, not anyone elses.
Posted on March 3 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
@ bornFree: I mean established religious organizations (i.e. Christian demonimatiions, Jewish, Muslim, etc.). It seems like everyone always thinks they are right. Having come from a "mixed faith" family, I can assure everyone that there is room for all beliefs. I don't practice one faith in particular, I incorporate beliefs from more than one religion.
@manowar: My mother was Christian and my father took part in the Christian holidays as my mom took part in the Jewish. We celebrated both Hannukah and Christmas in that we incorporated traditions from both.
My point is who is to tell someone what they can and can't celebrate. Would you turn a Muslim guest away from a Christian church if they wanted to attend a service? Last time I checked, this was a free country and I resent anyone thinking they can dictate who can and can't celebrate a religious holiday as they see fit. As long as you aren't breaking the law, that is your business.
Posted on March 3 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually after reading many of these comments, I think Jill is one of the more mature people on this post (won't name names).
@ harriet - When did God go on a leave of abscence and give you the right to tell people what holidays they can and can't celebrate? My dad is Jewish and he celebrated Christmas with us growing up. Who are you to say he can't celebrate because he isn't Christian? He also helped hide the Easter eggs. So what?
And by the way, I have many Christian friends who will not celebrate Halloween because they believe it is "Satanic" in nature. So the fact you included that in your tirade is laughable at best.
People like you give organized religion a bad name.
Posted on December 19 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What a beautiful photo!!! This would make a great print! Color is spectacular.
Posted on December 1 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What a great story! Inspirational - would love to see his pictures put up online as well.
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Posted on November 29 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Tom - I think I get what you are trying to say but correct me if I am wrong.
The radical portion of the Muslim faith is dangerous and while most Muslims probably don't fall into this category, the ones who do are so extreme, thus dangerous. And when no one is "standing up" to them within their own faith, it isn't relevant whether or not most are "moderate".
This is not unlike in Ireland where the IRA, comprised of Catholics, is practicing terrorism. A vast majority of Catholics are not terrorists by any means, but in Ireland, the extremists have caused death, destruction, etc. to many Protestants in the name of religion. Really it isn't about religion but about ruling. I see much of the same parallels here but on a much larger scale.
You do make a key point about the combining of religion and state. That can be very dangerous. And the You Tube video comments are very disturbing to me.
Posted on November 26 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with you wonder. Think of the tax dollars we would save by eliminating college degrees for prisoners. How about cutting the cable TV, weight rooms, etc. And don't get me started on some of them being at the top of the organ transplant list.
There are hard working young people who can't afford college without going into massive debt with student loans. Why should someone in prison get that for free? Makes no sense to me.
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Posted on March 4 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Toby: I took something you said out of context. But you said it. Why you had to put the words "know it all" in that sentence to make your point is beyond me.
Whatever.
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