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Absolutely, all private American citizens DO have that right. But if the basis of your PERSONAL lobbying (I'll get to organizational lobbying later) has at it's core religious doctrine/dogma... at what point does it become state-sponsored religion? It is not the responsibility of the political...

This is contradicted somewhat in a later post, where you ask (in summation) isn't it everyone's right to attempt to sway/influence secular law, as taxpayers, etc. (I'll respond to that particular topic when I get around to that post. Two jobs and night classes make it difficult, at times, to...

I'll be the first to say I can sometimes be the King of Going Off On a Tangent... but typically, I try to keep things related to the original topic... I just tend to blab a lot when trying to get folks to see where I'm coming from! :) HOPEFULLY, I'm not one of the folks that are viewed as...

Reba, thanks for your thoughtful reply. While we may see things differently, I do appreciate the time you took to reply. I have a few overall/general comments to make, but before I do, some specific ones, about some of the things you said. I think for me to find these kinds of posts...

Sitting on my hands this time, I promise!!

Allow yourself to see yourself, and truly accept yourself for who you really are. Allow yourself to understand that your sexuality is a component of who you are, but that it doesn't DEFINE you. Or, at least, it doesn't have to.

So to clarify, then... is it your position that there are "good" people in hell, but because they didn't accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, they're damned for eternity, despite their inherent goodness? When you say that the "lost" are "already in Satan's pocket", you don't mean...

In my opinion, this should be about results. Who can get the job done? I don't go to Gally, and I don't claim to have any intimate knowledge of what's going on on-campus... but if news reports are to be believed, there's obviously something funky going on there, with such a low graduation...

kroth... I, too, find this to be a very interesting topic. Have you read the book Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard? It's a fascinating book, and a little sad (as the use of the language - and its users - decreased in number). As someone with a...

Reba, There've been a lot of things we disagree on here on these boards... and a lot that we agree on, as well. Above all else, no matter the (dis)agreement, I still manage to respect your viewpoint. But this post is probably the most perfect example of why Christians of "your ilk" are so...

I think in this case, it's when they first MEAT someone! :P

What does it mean to be "lost"?

Dupont Circle is fantastic, but pricey. (Some of the brownstones in that part of town are to DIE for!) It's very trendy and modern, with a lot of neat shops and boutiques. It's also one of the gayest areas of the city (Adams Morgan - to the north of Dupont - being the second half), so if...

:gpost: I concur. Schools shouldn't be in the business of teaching/preaching belief systems; rather, that should remain the parents' responsibility. What SHOULD be taught at school is acceptance and tolerance of different belief systems. The challenge faced by many educators today is...

Any update, Dark-Half?

Throwstones, I'm having a really hard time understanding why you DON'T understand that it doesn't MATTER if someone lied about being a 13 year old, or not... the problem here is that (supposedly) Kirby THOUGHT that the person he was "hotchatting" with (and planning to meet for a sexual...

Don't worry, Max... that just means that you're only gay on the weekends. :giggle:

Throwstones, the authorities may have baited him, but HE was the one (allegedly) who make the decision to have inappropriate discussions with someone who he thought was 13 years old. And... his COMPUTER didn't control his mind and ruin his life... he is 100% responsible for his own actions...

If you can afford to live in Takoma Park and/or Silver Spring, I say go for it. They're both great... and if asked for my preference between the two, I'd vote for Takoma Park. It's closer to the city proper, has a better record on crime, etc. and is a little more upscale than the majority of...

There's no reason for the City Council to do this, except to punish the City Manager for being a transsexual. His/her gender will have NO impact on how s/he does his/her job. If the Council felt that the the City Manager deserved to be fired based on unsatisfactory job performance, that's one...