Bob Macadoo Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 None of this is even news anyway. This is simply the G&M pointing out another "homophobic" christian.I thought it was G&M ginning up controversy to sell papers........but I guess those oppressed christians are a more needed focus. Quote
eyeball Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 They can't. Unions! At one time I thought unions were useful. Not so much anymore. Sure they can. I meant if he's too lazy to get with the program i.e. get therapy for his homophobia, then he should face the consequences of not doing something about his affliction. I bet the public sector union this fellow belongs to long ago bargained for programs that encourage workers/members to overcome their disabilities. I'd be awfully surprised if the the same union doesn't also support the pride parade or it's goals as they pertain to people's rights in one way shape form or another. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
LesActive Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 What's the big deal? Let the homophobe follow his conscience. I doubt forcing him to drive the bus would change his attitude. He doesn't sound too bright anyway. Had he not said anything the chances of him being randomly picked for the job were likely quite slim. Otoh, if they pick him to drive, now that he has voiced his opinion, would it not be aggravating? I think firing him for following his ignorant beliefs where no actual harm would occur would be wrong. There are plenty of other routes to drive. Quote A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?
Bonam Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait for the day of self-driving buses. Quote
Mighty AC Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait for the day of self-driving buses. Aye, with self driving buses and driverless Uber vehicles, I won't need to own them anymore. I wonder if computer controlled vehicles will refuse to drive people that still use WInXP or type with one finger? Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Hal 9000 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Sure they can. I meant if he's too lazy to get with the program i.e. get therapy for his homophobia, then he should face the consequences of not doing something about his affliction. I bet the public sector union this fellow belongs to long ago bargained for programs that encourage workers/members to overcome their disabilities. I'd be awfully surprised if the the same union doesn't also support the pride parade or it's goals as they pertain to people's rights in one way shape form or another. Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
The_Squid Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Is being heterosexual a "lifestyle"? I don't consider being attracted to the opposite sex as a "lifestyle"... do you? If you don't, why the distinction between gay/straight sexual preference? Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Homosexuality is a sexual orientation, not a lifestyle. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Hal 9000 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Posted August 29, 2015 Homosexuality is a sexual orientation, not a lifestyle. It's both. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 It's both. And it's a right in this country. Quote
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 And it's a right in this country. Sure, so is religion, and many people here don't agree or support that lifestyle either. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Sure, so is religion, and many people here don't agree or support that lifestyle either. Yeah but it shouldn't stop you from doing your job. Unless you are willing to give up the job. Quote
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah but it shouldn't stop you from doing your job. Unless you are willing to give up the job. My issue was with Eyeball suggesting that disapproval of the gay lifestyle (and it is a lifestyle) is an illness. I disapprove of the junkie lifestyle, I disapprove or monster trucks and I disapprove of slutty behaviour too. You might disapprove of clubbing seals or bikers (whatever), It doesn't make any of us ill. Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 My issue was with Eyeball suggesting that disapproval of the gay lifestyle (and it is a lifestyle) is an illness. I disapprove of the junkie lifestyle, I disapprove or monster trucks and I disapprove of slutty behaviour too. You might disapprove of clubbing seals or bikers (whatever), It doesn't make any of us ill. He spoke of homophobia. That is where you cross the line between choosing your own lifestyle, and opposing others who choose differnetly. Quote
overthere Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 They can't. Unions! At one time I thought unions were useful. Not so much anymore. How are they not useful? They are extremely useful and often very effective in getting greater benefit for their members, which is after all their core purpose. They are also useful in providing poltical pressure and delivering bloc votes. For example, they were very influential in electing both Alison Redford and Rachel Notley in Alberta. And that is in a province with less big labour presence than many others. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Argus Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Yes, but only if we let our disapproval rule our lives and dominate our thinking - when it comes to the point that doing so effects our ability to work and interact with people normally. At some an individual either has to take responsibility for doing something about their problem or somebody else will. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Religion makes everything worse, especially criticism. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Religion makes everything worse, especially criticism. You should get therapy for your illness. Edited August 30, 2015 by Hal 9000 Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 You should get therapy for your illness. Don't worry about me - my parents had my me tested when I was a child. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
sharkman Posted August 30, 2015 Report Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Really? Don't Muslims believe gays should be arrested and such? I'd like to know the lefty response to gays being arrested and executed for being gay. Quote
BubberMiley Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 The lefties are against it. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
eyeball Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 Really? Don't Muslims believe gays should be arrested and such? I'd like to know the lefty response to gays being arrested and executed for being gay. I guess you weren't paying attention when lefties spoke out against Christians persecuting and killing gays decades ago. Why do we always have to repeat ourselves to you people? Right-wing conservatives in the meantime still insist on blocking virtually any and all efforts lefties try to institute that protects gay people. I'll bet most right-wing conservatives are so dense they imagine the crazy assed maniac Muslims killing gays are liberal. Religion makes everything worse but it takes conservatism to make things really godawful bad. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Hal 9000 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 I think you've completely missed the point.^^ Quote The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so. - Ronald Reagan I have said that the Western world is just as violent as the Islamic world - Dialamah Europe seems to excel at fooling people to immigrate there from the ME only to chew them up and spit them back. - Eyeball Unfortunately our policies have contributed to retarding and limiting their (Muslim's) society's natural progression towards the same enlightened state we take for granted. - Eyeball
PrimeNumber Posted August 31, 2015 Report Posted August 31, 2015 On one hand I don't think we should pander to much to religious beliefs, me being an Atheist I am more for the separation of church and everything. On the other hand people should be allowed the freedom of their beliefs.This is a tough one. Quote “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find your way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”― Bruce Lee
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