With the recent censorship in China, I have come to wonder about censorship not only there, but also here in the United States. In China, they are censoring human nature: in other words, they are preventing freedom. It is against the law for people in China to read and even search for anything about capitolism and/or democracy. It's unbelievable!
But now, let's turn out attention here to the United States. We have been watching a slow censorship of ideals for years. The biggest issue now being homosexuality. My school is having a solidarity day tomorrow, in which we are to wear ribbons and shirts supporting homosexuals and the prevention of discrimination against them. While I agree that discrimination and hate crimes against them are a big issue, why am I forced to accept them and I myself as a heterosexual discrminated against when I disagree? Also, why is a day given to them alone? How about a Christian Day, helping to prevent the murder of Christians by the millions on a daily basis? Why not have a Day Against Violence? I know that many kids are targeted at schools and other places for all manner of reasons! Violence and discrimination are an issue for everyone! If you ask me, it's not just a homophobic society, but just as much a heterophobic one. The argument goes both ways.
Back to the issue of censorship, every gay organization in the world cries bloddy murder when anyone disagrees with homsexuality. A perfect example is the recent American Idol premiere. Simon has made some comments that are "derogatory" in nature about a few contestants of questionable "sexuality". One being a transexual which Simon asked if the person was a male or female. Now, gay groups around the nation are crying prejudice and hate, wanting the show shut down if it persists.
So maybe in our own little nation, the horror of thought censorship is coming. If it is against the common will, then you will be censored and silenced. Am I alone in this thought, or are there others out there who believe the same?
Originally posted by IorekHow about the cesorship of diversity of politics in the U.S? Is that not a larger question on this issue? What about the idea that a choice to affiliate one's identity with one brand or another is not really the kind of freedom the Founding Fathers had in mind?
With the recent censorship in China, I have come to wonder about censorship not only there, but also here in the United States. In China, they are censoring human nature: in other words, they are preventing freedom. It is against the law for people in China to read and even search for anything about capitolism and/or democracy. It's unbelievable!
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I wonder if any of your friends will come out for Solidarity day... Would that affect how you feel on this issue?
Originally posted by IorekHomosexuals are a persecuted minority. Christians, despite their inherant martyr complex, are not. Heterosexuals are not being discriminated against when they are forced to stop discriminating against homosexuals. If the rights of homosexuals were universally recognized, then they wouldn't need a day to bring attention to their plight. It would be a non-issue. Besides, the christians and heterosexuals have the other 364 days of the year all to themselves.
With the recent censorship in China, I have come to wonder about censorship not only there, but also here in the United States. In China, they are censoring human nature: in other words, they are preventing freedom. It is against the law for people in China to read and even search for anything about capitolism and/or democracy. It's unbelievable!
But now, ...[text shortened]... silenced. Am I alone in this thought, or are there others out there who believe the same?
As for American Idol, it's an ignorant show that only an ignoramus would watch. Any means that would get it off the air should be counted as a blessing to humanity.
So quit your pathetic whining.
Originally posted by IorekGoogle have agreed a message that states that intended page has infomation that has been censored and therefore the page is not viewable.
[b]With the recent censorship in China, I have come to wonder about censorship not only there, but also here in the United States. In China, they are censoring human nature: in other words, they are preventing freedom. It is against the law for people in China to read and even search for anything about capitolism and/or democracy. It's unbelievable!
RHP, will remove a post without such a message.
Edit: I do apprieciate that I able to post here. I'm not sure whether RHP is accessible in China.
Originally posted by IorekYour post reminds me of the fact that were there are people, there are politics. The question is when do the politics become censorship? I’m against hate crimes as well, but I wouldn’t wear a ribbon to support homosexuality. I’m not sure your school has the legal right to force you to.
With the recent censorship in China, I have come to wonder about censorship not only there, but also here in the United States. In China, they are censoring human nature: in other words, they are preventing freedom. It is against the law for people in China to read and even search for anything about capitolism and/or democracy. It's unbelievable!
But now, ...[text shortened]... silenced. Am I alone in this thought, or are there others out there who believe the same?
Originally posted by rwingettChristians are indeed persecuted in many areas of the world. America is not the only country. Actually, come to think of it, this forum does a pretty good job of it also. 😞
Homosexuals are a persecuted minority. Christians, despite their inherant martyr complex, are not. Heterosexuals are not being discriminated against when they are forced to stop discriminating against homosexuals. If the rights of homosexuals were universally recognized, then they wouldn't need a day to bring attention to their plight. It would be a non-iss ...[text shortened]... it off the air should be counted as a blessing to humanity.
So quit your pathetic whining.
Originally posted by The Chess ExpressIf this forum persecutes Christians. Persecusion is not as bad as I thought it was.
Christians are indeed persecuted in many areas of the world. America is not the only country. Actually, come to think of it, this forum does a pretty good job of it also. 😞
Originally posted by The Chess ExpressThere is a difference between criticism and persecution, a distinction many christians seem to be oblivious to.
Christians are indeed persecuted in many areas of the world. America is not the only country. Actually, come to think of it, this forum does a pretty good job of it also. 😞
But yes, I'm sure there are actually some christians being persecuted somewhere in the world. It would be difficult to sustain a martyr complex without at least some fuel to kindle it.
Originally posted by rwingettI've heard that Buckeyes are persecuted in Ann Arbor.
There is a difference between criticism and persecution, a distinction many christians seem to be oblivious to.
But yes, I'm sure there are actually some christians being persecuted somewhere in the world. It would be difficult to sustain a martyr complex without at least some fuel to kindle it.
Originally posted by WajomaA random hate crime is quite different from government supported discrimination.
Indonesia - Recent: three christian school girls beheaded on the way to school by muslim fanatics. Haven't got the link, but if you don't find this actual story you'll find plenty of similar.
Originally posted by rwingettCongrats, rwingett, I'm glad you found an amorous Wolverine. I'm sure she makes the Michigan winters more bearable.
You got that right.
But I'm not native to Ann Arbor, so I'm generally not as dogmatic in that regard. But those Buckeyes better not look to my fiancee for any sympathy.