In addition to outcries over changing “g” to “G”, Balbulican obsesses over the consistency of his oatmeal and the tartness of his prune juice.

“Back in MY day, we couldn’t edit USENET posts. Those were the good old days.”

Sorry man, but Coo Coo! You’re editing posts so that the spelling of God is, at least in your view, properly capitalized? Wow. Interesting way to support The Politic’s intention to “provide an intellectually honest viewpoint on the topics of which we write, in order to nurture public discourse and the free flow of information which all of our contributors cherish as the foundation-stones of a free society.” I guess, obviously, Matthew hates the idea of a free society - or is anti-foundation anyway. I’ll spell god in whatever way I please Matthew. Thanks.

Between posting IPs, posting disucussant’s places of employment, and unwanted as well as unsanctioned editing of posts, I’m beginning to wonder about what’s going on in here lately. If the authors on The Politic just want to talk to each other and share snide comments about weblinks, then eliminate the “post a comment” feature or shut this whole thing down and send e-mails to each other.

Then spell it ‘God’ in your own posts. Editing another’s posts for such a personal reason, without even being up-front about it, is high unethical in any public discourse. If you don’t like the opinions of others (including the opinion that it should be spelled ‘god’), then don’t allow public comments. At least then you’ll be transparent about what you allow/disallow.

Not at all. I could easily understand how a small municipal government would not want to get dragged into supporting every minority/ethnic group celebration by flying appropriate flags, for fear of offending some group or another. I could even understand their refusal to fly their flag due to the probable small size of the parade/celebration in Truro, a rural community of 12,000. The mayor’s reasoning, however, was religious.

Damn right. Religious people should keep their mouthes shut.

Again, not at all Aaron. Religious people have just as much right to have and express their opinions as the rest of us. This includes the mayor of Truro, Nova Scotia. What I disagree with, is any politician allowing his/her religious views to determine his/her political decisions.

If you can’t separate your religion from your politics, don’t become a politician. It’s not a difficult concept, in my eyes.

I am sorry for telling Aaron he needed an enema (even though he is full of crap most of the time).

I am sorry that contributors at thepolitic feel the need to change postings - given its self proclaimed mandate to “to nurture public discourse and the free flow of information which all of our contributors cherish as the foundation-stones of a free society.” It seems that you pick and choose what to censor without really sticking to a policy that has been determined and posted publicly. Sorta like how people pick and choose the passages they want to follow and not follow in the Bible.

I am sorry that Matthew doesn’t understand the principles of Christianity, and yet, uses them to justify his actions. Anyone can quote from the Bible - but understanding its teachings is another story. If you ever want to kick it old school with someone who finished 4 years of seminary, Matthew, I would be happy to on a seperate post. However, this is thepolitic.com not thejesus.com.

I am also sorry that people like the Mayor of Truro do the same thing and look forward to seeing if he gets re-elected.

I am sorry that people like Matthew think that boycotting the press is a good idea, given that without it democracy would be less democratic.

I am sorry that Matthew doesn’t stick to what he is good at, which is political partisan commentary.

Did I miss anything?

Give me a break. You are a bigger pansy than I thought.”

Sorry, but I no understand.

The meaning of “acceptance” has changed so much over the years. Now it apparently means, “willing to fly whatever silly flag any particular group wants you to.”

“But the major clearly voted based on his religious convictions - which is completely inappropriate.”

Damn right. Religious people should keep their mouthes shut.

If there was a debate about flying minority/ethnic flags in general, and Truro voted against it, that’s one thing. But the major clearly voted based on his religious convictions - which is completely inappropriate. One has to wonder how widespread this is in Truro’s municipal government. He compares homosexuals with pedophiles, for crying out loud.

If the community does not agree with the mayor on this issue, they have one easy recourse - don’t re-elect him. In the meantime, any complaints of discriminatory behaviour in Truro’s municipal government should be closely examined.

Give me a break. You are a bigger pansy than I thought.

And His title is God (capital G) and He means it to be written that way; plus, it’s not nice to refer to someone’s God as god when they write it in the former way, or is this just another example of progressive hypocracy?

Sorta like you, Aaron. Do you need to pray at every intersection to see where God wants you to go? If you drive anything like you argue, then it must be really frustrating following you on the road.

What is is about Rainbow Brite and the Care Bears that inspires gays anyway?

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-.....ml?ref=rss

Ah yes, the “poor persecuted christian” argument - slightly reframed albeit.

So tell me, have you ever had yourself bashed for being an “ex-gay”? Ever been fired from a job because of that? Thrown out of a restaurant? Probably not.

You speak of “ex-gays” being discriminated against, but have you ever experienced such discrimination and challenged it in the legal framework of Canada?

I’m amazed by the frequency with which we see those who persecute others the most vocally complain of being persecuted themselves, and yet not once have I ever heard of those people actually using the legal remedies available to them. One can only imagine that either the claim has no merit, or that they know damn good and well that the claim is a crock.

So, who and what are we as the Church? Are we whining because the world is still the world and are we believers possibly getting sucked into trying to change those caught up in the darkness of the world by worldly methods or are we laying down our carnal minds [Romans 8. 6-8] & crying out for Power on High to bless those with AIDS with healing and love [in Christ] and a way of life that is way better than anything that sodomy and perversion can EVER give them? Are we weeping and repenting over our lusts of the eye and pride of life? Are we lifting up Holy hands WITHOUT quarrellings and doubt [1 Timothy 2:8]?

The Word says we are to repent and that the Kingdom of God is near. If the Kingdom is near, what does it look like to be IN the Kingdom and walk in the Spirit when N. Carlin tries to provoke us to offense. How does one love such a writer/correspondent? How do we have the spirit of Christ when all these potential offenses swirl around us? Are we too easily swayed by the sin of the world? Do we cry out to our Heavely Father for mercy to triumph over justice? Do we have the maturity in Chrsit to LOVE these ppl into the Kingdom with a Love that all can see must be supernatural?

I think we as “protesting” believers look too much like the world! Are we Salt & Light or just a religious shade of grey? Wake up you sleeper! Arise ! [Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine (make day dawn) upon you and give you light. Ephesians 5.14 ]

Here you go Aaron. http://www.enematips.com/

All festivals, including pride, should fund their own parades and venues. Enough of high municipal taxes to fund a multitude of private fun-fests.

Of course, municipalities who year after year give out such grants don’t have the guts to put their foot down. It wouldn’t look good, see? Plus, sitting city politicians need the votes.

Odds are they have a canned letter for whiners from all walks of life who jump at any opportunity to be offended. Some CTV communications excutive will simply say “send this jerk the ‘heartfelt response to Christian outrage letter.’”

Best of luck with your boycott.