Quote Originally Posted by delusionsofNORMALity
"it would seem that your faith has led you to excessive zeal in its defense."

That may very well be,however why don't they attack Islam,which kills gays nearly everyday ?

"since when has the constitution guarantied us the right not to be offended? on the contrary, the freedom to express views contrary to the accepted norm is one of our most cherished rights. the notion that people should be punished for their insulting attitudes or silenced when their actions are considered distasteful by any group is the wet-dream of the nouveau-left and antithetical to the core beliefs of a free nation."

I ain't saying that I have the right to not be offended,I expect to be offended,even shocked..my point is to highlight the path that San Francisco has chosen..that being the path to Sodom .. and refusing to live up to their duties as American citizens,as it pertains to the defense of this nation,and choosing instead,to be recipients of our hard-fought liberties without giving anything back.


"though i do agree that the decision on the marine commercial was petty and short-sighted, if that is the will of the people then so be it. it is the duty of our elected officials to follow the wishes of their constituents and it would seem that the people of sf have spoken on these matters. by casting their ballots they have determined a course for their city and, should they wish a change of course, they are always free to replace their representation. i would think that your patriotic mind would revel in this example of democracy at work and see the necessity of allowing the people to decide their own fate."

I don't see this as a shining example of democracy at work,but rather a failed attempt that only benefits the enemy.


"sf has long been a mecca of counter-culture thought and the epitome of the left-coast. such communities are a much needed counterweight for the reactionary tendencies of the bible belt and similarly conservative areas. condemning her is condemning the diversity that has catapulted the us to its status as a world leader. though you may jeer at her follies, our nation would be the poorer for the loss of her rebellious spirit."


:hippy:
I agree that we need diversity of thought and a certain degree of balance..but all Americans should be united in the fight against terrorists and the rogue regimes that produce them-especially in a time of war.

Have a good one ...