More compassion on display from the Party of Tolerance

[wjk]

Quote from L-Kabong:

I am glad that we all feel that this incident is horrendously ugly, criminal, and completely unacceptable. I believe creed is independent of sexual orientation, and that one's sexual orientation cannot be subject to discrimination by another who feels it conflicts with his moral code. Political expression should be free among all groups, and the most of us in the center or left accept that some segments of the traditional Democratic base - such as gays, blacks, and other minorities - prefer the Republican party. I think that's a good thing as it represents more mobility and cultural exchange within society and less judgement of groups based on non political criteria.

I applaud you if you are sincere, and I truly mean that. I will mention, however, that two very good friends of mine (elderly gentlemen) are gay, and republican. They walk on eggshells constantly, and not because of the right wingers that they know and that's the simple truth of it. They fear the traditional left. Perhaps you can change the minds in the center and left, because many need to have their minds changed.

Perhaps you can convince some African Americans that it's ok for them to be Republican or right of center, too. I would applaud that, as well. It would give truth to what I believe to be a lie...that the left is the tolerant party.

 

[PHOENIX TRADING]

Quote from L-Kabong:

I didn't know you were gay Lucrum. Kudos to you for wearing your badge proudly.

This seems more like gay on gay crime that left wing thuggery.

Quote from L-Kabong:

I am glad that we all feel that this incident is horrendously ugly, criminal, and completely unacceptable. I believe creed is independent of sexual orientation, and that one's sexual orientation cannot be subject to discrimination by another who feels it conflicts with his moral code. Political expression should be free among all groups, and the most of us in the center or left accept that some segments of the traditional Democratic base - such as gays, blacks, and other minorities - prefer the Republican party. I think that's a good thing as it represents more mobility and cultural exchange within society and less judgement of groups based on non political criteria.

However, I wish the political right were as eager to denounce perpetrators of other hate crimes as they are in this case. It seems the outrage that is expressed is based upon sympathy by political affiliation, but this incident is a little more complex.

 

[peilthetraveler]

Quote from PHOENIX TRADING:

hmmm, wish they'd try that crap on me.

Reminds me of a joke.


2 guys are driving in mexico and get pulled over by a cop. Driver opens the window and asks "Is there a problem officer?" The cop hits the man in the head with his club. THUD! Driver says "What was that for?" Cop says "Speeding".

The cop then goes over to the passenger side and hits the other guy in the head. THUD! Passenger says "Ouch, what was that for?"

Cop says "About half a mile down the road, you were going to say to your friend 'I wish he'd tried that crap with me'."

 

[Lucrum]

Quote from L-Kabong:

I didn't know you were gay Lucrum. Kudos to you for wearing your badge proudly.

This seems more like gay on gay crime that left wing thuggery.

WTF are you babbling about now?