This is a true statement and I challenge you to deny it!

CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:32 AM
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This is a true statement and I challenge you to deny it!

All educated, intelligent, fair-minded Americans support full constitutional, human, and civil rights for all.

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LostinVA

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:32 AM
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1. I think you need to psot this in GDP, probably not here

Preaching to the choir and all.

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:34 AM
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2. Actually the challenge was meant for GLBT folks.

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LostinVA

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:47 AM
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7. That makes no sense

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:50 AM
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8. Maybe not, but I still haven't had anyone refute the statement!

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GodlessBiker

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:53 AM
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9. And if that trend continues, what will that tell you?

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:10 AM
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10. That there is no problem with discrimination.

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LostinVA

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:20 AM
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12. So, there's no problem with discrimination because we aren't fighting you?

WTF?

Shoo.

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:26 AM
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13. Sorry, I guess I found my answer - I'll "shoo" now.

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Creideiki

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:26 AM
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14. Come on, LostinVA

if we'd only listen to the straight people that come in here to lecture to us about how unimportant we are, we'll be so much better. Inequality and discrimination is easier to stomach when you shut your eyes, put your fingers in your ears and shout, "La la la!" at the top of your lungs. We've even got fucking Will Pitt espousing that idea now.

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GodlessBiker

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:51 AM
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16. Oh, never mind. It's pointless.

Edited on Fri Dec-19-08 10:58 AM by GodlessBiker

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HarukaTheTrophyWife

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Fri Dec-19-08 05:38 PM
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23. Go post this in GD:P

That's where it belongs if you're looking for real answers.

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TechBear_Seattle

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:35 AM
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3. And no True Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge, either n/t

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:36 AM
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4. I challenge that statement!

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Chovexani

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Fri Dec-19-08 04:09 PM
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21. .

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GodlessBiker

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:41 AM
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5. You can drive a bull through the hole in the barn that... I've lost my train of thought.

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saltpoint

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Fri Dec-19-08 09:41 AM
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6. I for one hope my 7th grade math teacher's entrails are gnawed by

a giant raptor forever and ever amen.

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Creideiki

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:16 AM
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11. Sorry, there's only so much time

I don't know if I can support the equal constitutional rights of people that won't help support the equal constitutional rights I should be enjoying.

You know, we've got such BIG problems and so little time. Maybe when we get this little thing done, we'll turn toward your little single-issue problems. You're not a single-issue voter, are you?

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CLANG

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Fri Dec-19-08 10:26 AM
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15. Yes, many different single issues.

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yardwork

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Fri Dec-19-08 03:44 PM
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17. If that statement is true

then there are a lot of people who are not educated, intelligent, and/or fair-minded.

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Phredicles

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Fri Dec-19-08 03:47 PM
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19. I believe the statement is true, and that you are also right,

and that furthermore there are a lot of people who think they are all those things but aren't really.

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yardwork

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Fri Dec-19-08 03:54 PM
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20. Logic would suggest that, yes.

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mitchtv

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Fri Dec-19-08 03:46 PM
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18. as Adali Stevenson said to that woman

"That's not enough Madam, I need a majority"

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Mike 03

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Fri Dec-19-08 05:11 PM
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22. I dispute it, but only on this basis: I've known many "educated" and "intelligent" (not wise, but

Edited on Fri Dec-19-08 05:12 PM by Mike 03

"intelligent" by objective standards) individuals who were not enlightened enough to support full, constitutional human and civil rights for all. "Fair minded" is another matter. I believe, as you suggest, that a person who is truly "fair minded," by definition, would support these rights for all.

The trick of the question is in grouping these three, diverse and not inherently connected, qualities of education, intelligence and fairness. And there are even differnt types of intelligence, and so forth.

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nomorenomore08

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Fri Dec-19-08 05:42 PM
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24. To satisfy all of your conditions, then yes, I think a person would have to support equal rights.

Or at the very least, not oppose them, and not side with people who do.

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