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Originally posted by FSM with Cheddar View PostCarol should have the right to say what she wants in a private conversation on private property. However she did the "likening" at the BBC. Therefore the BBC should have a right to not require her services any more if they don't share her opinion.
I still don't see why she felt the need to liken someone to Racist symbol. She made her comment, based purely on colour of that person. This is not acceptable.
I see your point on the praying. I would take it as a complement if someone offered a prayer to help me get better. However I still don't believe it is appropriate in the NHS. Besides, a sacrifice to Zeus would be far more effective.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostShe made her comment on how she thought someone looked it is you who are introducing the "racist" interpretation.Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - EpicurusComment
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Originally posted by Purple Dalek View PostI'd disagree. Most Dutch people I know are of the opinion that he's going to get plenty more seats in the next election. They're too frightened to say it too publically though due to the trouble following the opinion poll after that film maker was murdered.
You might be right though that many people are afraid to say they'll vote for him, but I don't expect he'll get into a coalition with anyone. It could go two ways; the economy stays awful and people run off to the extremes of left and right. Or the economy just bumps along and people stick to the 'safety' of the old (oude vertrouwde) Christian Democrats and Labour.
Interestingly, the one party that has consistently expressed opposition to Wilders is D66; they were almost dead in the water at the last election, but are now doing quite well because of their consistent stand against him.
The murder of Theo van Gogh was shocking; the guy was a complete ****** who insulted almost everyone but no way did he deserve that; still, it only takes one idiot with a gun at the wrong moment to send a whole society haywire.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Thankfully I have never heard of this chap, and therefore I could watch the video without being biased concerning his background.
The video is absolutely shocking.
One half of me thinks "You get extremists in every religion. The vast majority are peaceful".
The other half of me thinks "Yes, but the extremists are doing their level best to radicalise and incite the peaceful members, and are succeeding in some cases. Enough to cause thousands of deaths across the Globe."
Of course, I then realise that religion is merely the vehicle or catalyst for the extremists to exploit in order to achieve their objectives.
The scary thing being that religion is a very powerful motivator, and perfect for motivating others, as it has done for thousands of years.
Yet, rightly or wrongly, religion also gives succour and comfort to others.
Is it time to remove the control mechanism and replace it with something else ? Something more rational and directly supportive, which can help people break the cycle of addiction to religion, and stand on their own feet ?
To accept that they are their own masters and not allow their fears and weakenesses to be manipulated by others with their own motives ?Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
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Originally posted by PM-Junkie View PostIndeed - I commented on how a friend looked as white a sheet this morning. Obviously that is racist and I am now deeply ashamed of myself.
That would probably get me the sack in the public sector'Orwell's 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not an instruction manual'. -
Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch.Comment
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It's perfectly fine to comment on someone's appearance. And it is perfectly fine to address someone by their colour as a means of identifying them.
It is not my interpretation that the term Golliwog is racist. It started off as a perfectly innocent icon. However it has been used predominantly as a racist slur for sometime now and is generally considered as unacceptable. If it was a term that was used in general banter, there would be no issue.Originally posted by cailin maithHang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar??Comment
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“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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