Just wondering: what actually constitutes flaunting one's homosexuality?It seems to me that everyday of my life I'm constantly exposed to heterosexuality. From the Hollywood movies, to the people (arguably usually men) who feel compelled to highlight their heterosexuality ect...
That being...
Bren, maybe I'm wrong but my impression is that the argued change to the pledge is to ensure equality of rights regardless if the group constitutes a majority or a minority. If, in this case, the rights of the atheist superceeded those of the monotheists (if they were seeking special rights)...
As Vikki pointed out, the pledge is constantly evolving to reflect the changes in American society and values, in short to reflect the times.
I suggest that North America has matured enough to recognize the value of diversity of beliefs and even to try to encourage it. After all diversity is...
Well I seem to be the only one to agree with the court's decision. Atheist have the right not to have religious discourse, no matter how minimal, imposed on them in public schools. The same as those who believe in god should have the right to not have atheist ideology enforced on them in...
As most people who have posted, it seems clear to me that the woman should be entitled to wear a suit if she wants. If there is a "rule" that says women should wear dresses, then that rule should be changed : it's a touch archaic don't you think? Surely in the year 2002 we, as a society...
this guy sounds dangerous in many ways: it's not just the drinking and driving. Eventually, something will have to give. How well does your son know this guy's girlfriend. Is there any way he could convince her to press charges? Or even give her phone numbers of agencies that can help her?
christy: I think you hit the nail on the head: too often, people have pets for all the wrong (usually supperficial and/or selfish) reasons. It's no surprise that they don't assume their responsibilities.
Heidi: I would tend to agree with you. People have to learn not only to take responsibility for their pets but also for their pets actions. I am also unclear as to why the charge was reduced from second degree murder. I think we are missing some key info