SumofAllThings - I know plenty of church-going Christians that are actually warm and loving individuals with nothing against homosexuality. Some of them are gay as well. The building doesn't make them bad, you know.
Broadwaylilhead - The hate and judgement "in the name of the Lord" has been around for centuries. Religion is probably the most popular motive for murder in the history of mankind. Just because Christianity is the newest of the major religions, doesn't mean it should be left out. It didn't take long for Christians to send out thousands of children to their death in the crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, or Hitler to remove anything he deemed to be against his warped view of Christianity and the superior race.
Namo - You will vote for anybody who will beat Bush? Does this mean that if they don't beat Bush, you won't vote for them? Will you only admit to voting for the winner?

Mr Roxy - Regarding your defense of high costs of medical treatment: Many doctors are still ripping off the public regardless of malpractice suits. I recently received a $400 bill from the surgeon who performed by appendectomy six months ago. My insurance paid for the surgery 100%, with the exception of this $400 for "hospital care". My insurance also covered my hospital stay (including the crappy no-ply $10 box of tissues, but that's another issue). This guy never saw me other than to perform the surgery. I never met him until the follow-up visit 2 weeks later ($20 co-pay for a 3 minute "you look fine to me" visit). He didn't know who I was or why I was there. When asked about this mysterious charge, I am told the doctor is busy. They never get back to me. They will be seeing me in person soon.
Which sexual harrasment lawsuits are frivolous? Unless you spefically know all the facts of each case, that is a pretty major assumption you are making.
"By all means, let's have Bin Laden served with court papers & led out in cuffs doing the perp walk" - Well, that would mean that he would have caught Bin Laden, which Bush certainly hasn't. No has he found the "weapons of mass destruction". But he did a great job at making us forget about 9/11 for a while with a war and orange alerts every bank holiday. Way to go!
broadwayguy2 - Who cares about the Bush daughters and their reputations? I don't think their actions define George as a President any more than my actions define my father as an electrical engineer. They're just raw meat for the media jackals. Tabloids love any opportunity to discredit any First Family member.
Anyone who thinks this election won't end up being the Lesser-of-two-evils agaoin must be new to the country. There's nothing the US loves more than to hate its President. Every potential candidate will be bashed. The candidates will be bashed. The next President will spend the next 4-8 years being bashed (probably on this very board). When it comes time, I will vote for the candidate that repulses me least and who does not support the revocation of the rights of any American. After all, Bush doesn't have to use the "A-word" to support it. Simply ask him if he would vote in favor of a Constitutional Amendment to ban gay marriage. I'm sure he'd smile and say, "Why yes! That's so new-kyew-ler! If they should pop out their heads, we should send 'em to Mars."
paplovesmambo - "one reason why america loves gw, he's as culturally bankrupt as the people he governs!" I have yet to meet one individual who feels that way. But cultural bankruptcy sure is a great reason to vote for a President. Where's my ballot?? As far as I'm concerned, it's over! I have waited all my life for a culturally bankrupt President (George Sr won't work, I met him at the Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera performances). I only hope we can find another one in 4 years! I LOVE THAT CULTURALLY BANKRUPT MAN!
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Updated On: 2/9/04 at 03:13 PM