Fools! Westboro funds their operations through lawsuits against people who act this way. You might as well have walked up to them and gave them money.

In 7th grade, I witnessed an irate student going up to the vice principal complaining about someone stealing his Copenhagen dipping tobacco. The principal warned him twice that he should not be talking about it. When the fool would not shut up, the principal suspended both of them.

I understand what you are saying. However, it was worth noting that in Hardy's day some critics were saying what I am now. I am simply repeating their arguments. They helped clarify one of the things I vaguely felt was wrong with the book. Don't get me wrong, in high school I thought the book was wise. Of course, I…

"some profound thoughts on the Odyssey: "the whole story is just stupid.""

Um, calm down. Could he really have maintained a super large following while striking up such an adversarial tone? His web site removed his sermons saying they were afraid people would misuse his words.

Since nearly all religious institutions take donations, you dislike religious institutions in general, then? Or was this one especially bad?

I take it she was not trying to injure herself or anyone while "out of control"? Your friend's mother sounds awful. I hate people who do that. Is her attitude typical of Calvary attendees or was she just "out there" (particularly religious)? Did Pastor Bob advise her to do that?

What were they being hypocritical about?

Dang, a lot of people here are mean to this guy. There is no information suggesting he was leveraging his influence to pressure someone to have sex with him. Did he promote bad doctrines (e.g., homophobia) or something? Are you trying to get outraged on behalf of his family over infidelity instead of just letting…

"I sure hope the sentence reflects the gravity of his crime against his fellow humans and not against the institution he worked for"

Because it undermines the ability of police to investigate crimes and assist citizens when they fear becoming victims of police crime. This is one reason it is difficult to investigate crimes in mostly black neighborhoods in many (most?) cities in the United States. This is why it is considered safe for criminals to…

I don't know about two parents, but biologically related parents are less likely to harm their kids:

Yeah, I learned about the authorized pick up when I was made an authorized pickup for a family member's kids. I was asked my relation so if I forgot my ID they could test my DNA (i.e., the police will have your DNA if you pickup without authorization).

You only hear about the ones that got caught.

Uh, that sounds very dangerous. What if there is a fire or other emergency requiring evacuation? Even if the doors open from the inside, what if someone needs to get in to help people out?

"No, no, no. Women go to college to find husbands and get an abortion. Date rape is just a welcome side mission."

Well, you know how people who don't support gay marriage are shunned by all who know them. Just like Christians are savagely persecuted and Republicans are never interviewed or allowed to air their views in the mainstream media. [/sarcasm]

Lol, my post was not a solution. I was stating options. Your point #1 is spot on and does not disagree with mine. Liberal activists and Democrats that are winning the Log Cabin's ineffective battle for them. I expect in a few years conservatives* will seemlessly transition to having always supported full equality for…

I like Joyce Arthur's collection of anecdotes in "The Only Moral Abortion is My Abortion."

"50+ years ago, the GOP drove the John Birchers ... completely out of the party"