tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post2949678544752182950..comments2023-07-19T06:06:45.506-07:00Comments on Does My Vote Really Matter?: Forget Democracy, We Want AnarchyHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08957801131518728125noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-25415148762925456992008-12-08T08:43:00.000-08:002008-12-08T08:43:00.000-08:00Aging Pops,Are the abortion clinic bombers the tru...Aging Pops,<BR/><BR/>Are the abortion clinic bombers the true face of the pro-Life movement? Is the IRA the true face of Catholicism?<BR/><BR/>We had marches where more than 1,000,000 people participated across the country in a single day. There were some bad incidents ON BOTH SIDES. They are inexcusable, but not representative.Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897269955436636225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-25996990719093653852008-11-23T10:40:00.000-08:002008-11-23T10:40:00.000-08:00Aging Pops,Threatening letters, are, in fact, crim...Aging Pops,<BR/>Threatening letters, are, in fact, criminal. Slander isn't criminal, but it's rude and stupid and CAN get you sued. I'm not turning a blind eye to all that is happening, and I will repeat: I do NOT condone violence or criminal activity. As for my view of protests being skewed, you're likely right. I have been involved with the "No on 8" team since before the election, and have not (nor will I ever) engaged in any criminal or violent behavior. My point is simply that not all who protest your position are anarchists, bent on destruction. It is reprehensible that some people have crossed the line, but those people are fringe extremists, and every side has them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-56226855199647276582008-11-22T00:49:00.000-08:002008-11-22T00:49:00.000-08:00WaltzinExile - You like to talk in circles, but yo...WaltzinExile - <BR/><BR/>You like to talk in circles, but your arguments are weak. You're right, it's not criminal to protest. And you're right, the opposition to Prop 8 has every American right to boycott. However, just because something isn't criminal doesn't mean it isn't hateful or bigoted (which, I assume, is an argument you've also used against supporters of Prop 8). But, you seem to also have a skewed sense as to these so-called "peaceful" boycotts. I have an advantage over you in this respect because I know people who are being boycotted, many people and their businesses, and the backlash has been anything but peaceful: scathing and threatening letters, false accusations and slanders, drive-by verbal attacks at personal residences. This is intimidation, not peaceful boycotting. I am sure there are some going about things the right way, the civil way. In fact I remember reading that down south in San Diego they had a peaceful march with 20,000+ people. Well good for them. At least everyone hasn't lost their heads. But to turn a blind eye to all the absolutely unacceptable stuff that is happening, and try to justify it as "their right," or sweep it under the rug while claiming that the actions of a few (right, a few thousand, that is) don't speak for the whole. Well, that's just plain wrong and many decent folk see right through that pathetic attempt at justification.<BR/><BR/>Now Ms. Heather, you just keep right on posting these stories. The world needs to know the ugly face hidden behind this so-called "love" movement. What you are doing is wonderful and appreciated by many. Goodnight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-11482390973067116132008-11-21T12:11:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:11:00.000-08:00Heather,I'm not condoning violence or any other cr...Heather,<BR/>I'm not condoning violence or any other criminal activity. However, not all of the protests nor protesters have engaged in such. So when I say the opposition doesn't have to sit down and deal with it, this is what I mean. It is not criminal to boycott anyone. It is not criminal to protest. Additionally, while I will agree that hatred and bigotry are "vile and crude", naming the behaviors associated with hatred and bigotry as "hateful" and "bigoted" is not, however unpleasant it may be to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-12590539302553487792008-11-21T07:46:00.000-08:002008-11-21T07:46:00.000-08:00WaltzInExile - Everything the proponents of prop 8...WaltzInExile - <BR/><BR/>Everything the proponents of prop 8 did was legal. We did not harrass/intimidate/threaten people, interrupt church services, force people to quit their jobs, vandalize private property or tie up traffic on major freeways in California. The proponents of prop 8 did not call the opposition bigots, haters, or use any other vile and crude phrases. <BR/><BR/>Yes, everyone has the right to protest. But as Mr. Norris points out, the line has been crossed between protesting and hate crimes.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957801131518728125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-1721731828322895182008-11-21T07:44:00.000-08:002008-11-21T07:44:00.000-08:00Amen! I love Chuck. Did you know he can watch 60 m...Amen! I love Chuck. Did you know he can watch 60 minutes in 20?Jessie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609916765018087000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-77854287364094202752008-11-21T07:39:00.000-08:002008-11-21T07:39:00.000-08:00I realize it can't be fun for you that the opposit...I realize it can't be fun for you that the opposition refuses to "sit down and deal with it" but that's not really how protesting works. I'm sure many people told the LDS church to just "sit down and deal with it" when you were fighting for rights, but your refusal to do so is what led to state and federal recognition of your religion and that recognition's attendant benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-28708913692580230612008-11-20T21:15:00.000-08:002008-11-20T21:15:00.000-08:00P.S. Thanks for adding the subscription option. I...P.S. Thanks for adding the subscription option. I hope it wasn't too much of a hassle! I've added your blog to my "marriage defenders" widget that I absolutely adore. :0)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489746595325748833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376059851148988283.post-21766381069227154982008-11-20T21:13:00.000-08:002008-11-20T21:13:00.000-08:00Heather! You are awesome. I loved this Chuck Nor...Heather! You are awesome. I loved this Chuck Norris article. He is my hero now. :) Do you have an email address where I could contact you?<BR/><BR/>LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489746595325748833noreply@blogger.com