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Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 I mean if the majority want something shouldn't it just be that way? I pose that question due to a comment (I know, never read the comment sections) in this story. The story, btw, is awful. Quote:NC legislator posts image calling Obama ‘Islamic son of a *****’ Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article35211846.html#storylink=cpy Now, ignoring everything that is wrong in that picture (Obama being Islamic, Israel doing anything about ISIS) and the fact that an elected officials believes this is good for the country to share it and to defend it, we have this wonderful comment which read along the lines that since Obama's approval rating is 20% (true?) more people agree with Speciale than disagree so why is everyone complaining. (Now I can't find which site had the comment...sorry). So should we care? I mean if 80% of people polled think the President is Islamic why even argue...right? RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - xxlt - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 07:52 AM)GMDino Wrote: I mean if the majority want something shouldn't it just be that way? This whole thing falls under the heading of just because someone says it doesn't make it true. It's all baseless rhetoric that, yes, some morons believe. But it a percentage of Americans (and a high percentage it is) can't think for themselves do we just stop teaching? Some would suggest we already have, and the evidence for this position does exist. Or, as someone said the other day, "No politician ever got elected overestimating the intelligence of the American people." RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 09:21 AM)xxlt Wrote: This whole thing falls under the heading of just because someone says it doesn't make it true. It's all baseless rhetoric that, yes, some morons believe. Yes. And I was posting that before work this morning so I don't know if I made my point well. We tend to ask why the government gets involved with "protecting" minorities. My stance has always been that that is one thing they should do. Whether it is due to race, sex, or religion you can't just let the majority discriminate because they are the majority. That's all. And the comment about his poll numbers kind of struck that chord with me. As if its ok to just lie as long as most people believe it. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - Blutarsky - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 09:21 AM)xxlt Wrote: This whole thing falls under the heading of just because someone says it doesn't make it true. It's all baseless rhetoric that, yes, some morons believe. If you're referring to Obama being called a Muslim as "baseless rhetoric", you either have your head in the sand or just can't stand your guy being scrutinized. Its not rhetoric, and certainly not baseless. You're correct about if someone says its true does not mean it is. So lets hear it from the horses mouth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAffMSWSzY "Baseless" you say? RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - xxlt - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 09:47 AM)Blutarsky Wrote: If you're referring to Obama being called a Muslim as "baseless rhetoric", you either have your head in the sand or just can't stand your guy being scrutinized. "Moron," I say. Sorry the wrong word attracted your focus. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - michaelsean - 09-16-2015 I am really confused as to what this thread is about. Minorities? RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - SteelCitySouth - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:23 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I am really confused as to what this thread is about. Minorities? Would you like a report done? A Minority Report. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:23 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I am really confused as to what this thread is about. Minorities? Two fold really. 1) the comment made me think about why the gov needs to protect minority groups. 2) the post itself about the moron from North Carolina who posted a meme and now has to defend it. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - Benton - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:32 AM)SteelCitySouth Wrote: Would you like a report done? A Minority Report. Puns are their own reword. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - michaelsean - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:40 AM)GMDino Wrote: Two fold really. I think I'm missing where the majority is somehow doing something to the minority here. I'm just seeing a rant. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:49 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I think I'm missing where the majority is somehow doing something to the minority here. I'm just seeing a rant. They aren't. I used the comment to launch into another thought...and rant. It was early. ![]() RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - SteelCitySouth - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:49 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I think I'm missing where the majority is somehow doing something to the minority here. I'm just seeing a rant. It reeeeeeeeealy feels like you want that report. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - Rotobeast - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:55 AM)GMDino Wrote: They aren't. I used the comment to launch into another thought...and rant. I knew it was coming. ![]() RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - michaelsean - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 11:06 AM)SteelCitySouth Wrote: It reeeeeeeeealy feels like you want that report. This is me not acknowledging it. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - JustWinBaby - 09-16-2015 Who thinks the govt doesn't need to protect minorities? It's a pretty fundamental concept of the Constitution. I think where you're confused is people don't think the govt needs to IMAGINE butthurt in order to create victims they can pander to for votes. RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 12:00 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: Who thinks the govt doesn't need to protect minorities? It's a pretty fundamental concept of the Constitution. I've seen it said that the federal government doesn't need to provided protection from discrimination. Just let the locals decide what is best and if you don't like you can move. Maybe even seen it on this very board. ![]() RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - bfine32 - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 10:40 AM)GMDino Wrote: 2) the post itself about the moron from North Carolina who posted a meme and now has to defend it. I've noticed there appears to be a common theme with folks that post a lot of memes RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - Rotobeast - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 01:30 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I've noticed there appears to be a common theme with folks that post a lot of memes ![]() RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - GMDino - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 01:30 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I've noticed there appears to be a common theme with folks that post a lot of memes ![]() RE: Why do we worry about minorities in this country? - Benton - 09-16-2015 (09-16-2015, 01:30 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I've noticed there appears to be a common theme with folks that post a lot of memes ![]() |