laugh, cry, go postal. I know all three crossed my mind.
If you force others to abide by your guidelines on the grounds of them forcing thier opinions on you, aren't you in doing so forcing your opinions on them?
Abuse of the law for personal benefit. Remember folks, when you're the center of the universe, it can't be wrong! [ 12-02-2002: Message edited by: Maradon XP ]
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Maradon XP had this to say about the Spice Girls:
Shouldn't people and companies be able to say what they damn well please, taking up offense issues on an individual, personal level rather than a sweeping legal or political one?
Yes they should. But people are greedy and think only of themselves. they see anything different as a threat. They think they have the right to tell you what to do with your own life. And if they don't like something then you had damn well better not like it either.
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Maradon XP had this to say about Reading Rainbow:
The funniest thing is that it's a circular effect - it's bickering like this that breeds the intolerance that is the basis of racism.
Truer words I have not heard in a while.
I'm supposed to be playing Santa at a Target Christmas party this year. If anyone complains I guess I'll beat them over the head with an oversized candy cane.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
I will sing along in prayers at funerals, however, and I will sing along in Christmas carols at Christmas. Why? It's an issue of respect. I respect the fact that much of our country is Christian. I respect my relative's right to have a funeral where people don't bitch about "having" to say "god" or having to pray in general. I'd want the same in return and nothing more, so I don't think it's too much to ask of people to just put up and shut up.
Shesh..
Hmmm Lyrics...
Dar Williams
Mortal City (1996)
The Christians And The Pagans
Amber called her uncle, said 'We're up here for the holiday,
Jane and I were having Solstice, now we need a place to stay.'
And her Christ-loving uncle watched his wife hang Mary on a tree,
He watched his song hang candy canes all made with red dye number three.
He told his niece, 'Its Christmas Eve, I know our life is not your style,'
She said, 'Christmas is like Solstice, and we miss you and its been awhile,'
So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table,
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able,
And just before the meal was served, hands were held and prayers were said,
Sending hope for peace on earth to all their gods and goddesses.
The food was great, the tree plugged in, the meal had gone without a hitch,
Till Timmy turned to Amber and said, 'Is it try that youre a wtich?'
His mom jumped up and said, 'The pies are burning,' and she hit the kitchen,
And it was Jane who spoke, she said, 'Its true, your cousins not a Christian,'
'But we love trees, we love the snow, the friends we have, the world we share,
And you find magic from your God, and we find magic everywhere,'
So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table,
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able,
And where does magic come from? I think magics in the learning,
Cause now when Christians sit with Pagans only pumpkin pies are burning.
When Amber tried to do the dishes, her aunt said, 'Really, no, dont bother.'
Ambers uncle saw how Amber looked like Tim and like her father.
He thought about his brother, how they hadnt spoken in a year,
He thought hed call him up and say, 'Its Christmas and your daughters here.'
He thought of fathers, sons and brothers, so his own son tug his sleeve, saying,
'Can I be a Pagan?' Dad said, 'Well discuss it when they leave.'
So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table,
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able,
Lighting trees in darkness, learning new ways from the old, and
Making sense of history and drawing warmth out of the cold.
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Aanile wrote, obviously thinking too hard:
Or.. we could not be so offensive...Shesh..
I seriously hope you're not trying to suggest that santa claus and christmas carols are "offensive".
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Maradon XP had this to say about Pirotess:
I seriously hope you're not trying to suggest that santa claus and christmas carols are "offensive".
Were did you get that idea from?
*rereads her post and tries to figure this out*
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
Bloody stupid.
