Originally posted by Red NightI'm not doubting. All I'm saying is that if your in-laws love Fox News so much they watch it all day, isn't it more likely that your daughter heard this expression from them? And (given your crusading nature), why didn't you check?
You can doubt all you want. I can't be held responsible for your thoughts.
And if it's so evil, why let your child watch it?
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Originally posted by dottewellI'm not doubting. = I'm glad to hear you're prepared to concede this ridiculous point.
I'm not doubting. All I'm saying is that if your in-laws love Fox News so much they watch it all day, isn't it more likely that your daughter heard this expression from them? And (given your crusading nature), why didn't you check?
And if it's so evil, why let your child watch it?
As for the rest.
I don't let my child watch it. In fact, I don't let my in-laws watch it when they are in my house.
I'm all but certain that I've heard the term "Dirty Mexican" on Fox. Now, it probably wasn't used in a headline as in "Dirty Mexicans are sneaking across the border." I'm sure it was more subtle than that. It was more likely used in a quote or by an "expert" who said something like "This isn't about keeping the 'Dirty Mexicans' from sneaking across the border, this is about protecting our country and our children from terrorists."
There are plenty of things to hate about Fox news and I wouldn't need to read through pages of transcripts looking for quotes.
Originally posted by dottewellAm I writing a law review article?
I would expect a lawyer to know that is not a legally precise way of defining the two.
Unless the law is totally different in America.
I believe that my definition was more than adequate for the purpose.
If you have a point, make it.
Also, let me say, I never practiced in this area of law. So, no, I am not an expert.
Originally posted by Red NightI believe in tolerance.If my neighbor is Black or Hispanic or Gay or green with orange hair.I am no better or worse than he or she is.I feel it is my duty as a human to be tolerant of others no matter what color,religion,or view point they have,no matter how idiotic it may be.
That is a very interesting point. Tolerate, but not condone? Educate, but not punish?
This is a tough area.
Originally posted by aspviper666I generally agree with you. I'm a big fan of tolerance.
I believe in tolerance.If my neighbor is Black or Hispanic or Gay or green with orange hair.I am no better or worse than he or she is.I feel it is my duty as a human to be tolerant of others no matter what color,religion,or view point they have,no matter how idiotic it may be.
Love your neighbor and yourself.