I find it funny that someone would read a thoughtful comment written by a person who clearly invests a great deal of effort into bettering this city and who ended his comment with a positive and hopeful description of how we as a city are starting to move beyond these negative stereotypes and describe the commenter as reacting like a "whiny little pansy".
No actually? I don't find it funny at all. I find it ignorant and disturbingly reflective of said poster's inability to read for content as well as some sick need to publicly display their own pathology by offering unwarranted personal attacks against a reader sharing an educated opinion. I think S. Black, (while omitting the rule about making sure you act out your dysfunction by name-calling without merit) effectively summed up the vindy.com comment posting philosophy.
I would have to go with c) appalled. The ceremony was indeed spectacular, but even within its carefully drawn boundaries, evidence of China's appalling human rights policies made itself known. I only watched for 45 minutes or so, but within that time, mention was made of the Sudanese athlete who attempted to use the publicity of the Olympics to draw attention to the atrocities being perpetuated in his homeland. In an action completely contradictory to the Olympic tradition and spirit, his visa to China was denied despite the fact that his protest was of the atrocity itself, not the fact that China continues to support a government that perpetuates this atrocity. It was not mentioned in the broadcast, but this same athlete was honored during the 2004 Olympics for the same type of humanitarian efforts that got him banned this year. It has been difficult for me to watch the games without thinking of the 1936 Munich Olympics.
The caveman caucus? Not at all. It would be far more "woman hating" to refrain from posing fair questions like the ones you put forth here. Allowing these issues to pass by without mention for fear of seeming insensitive is sexist and patronizing. As a feminist, I support your position about holding these women accountable for their role in this case.
I wish this was a new issue. Sadly, I remember living on the north side fifteen years ago and making the joke that you didn't want to act up in my apartment because Id call the police and in three to four hours you'd be really sorry. Now that I think about it, the saddest part of this point is that now, I couldn't even make that guarantee because sometimes the police don't come at all these days....(taking off from Lucy's quote, Im glad that at least you are talking)
Ive been quietly reading the comments and generally don't see any point in correcting those who are ignorant of biblical context, my own religion, and/or concepts of acceptance because experience has taught me that minds that are closed generally don't respond to reason. Still, it is out of compassion that I feel the need to intervene into Tomcat's diatribe. Sir, with all due respect, I am becoming embarrassed for you. You do write on a fifth grade level at best. Your "arguments" are completely devoid of logic and tell the common reader way more about yourself than you probably want them to know. Please, before you continue to make a spectacle of yourself, take a moment and reflect upon how you are presenting yourself. I mean this in the kindest way possible sir. You are coming across as a brain damaged sociopath. I am hoping the impression you are creating is the result of lack of judgment and self-awareness as opposed to the reflection of a truly disturbed individual. I will warn you up front, I do not intend to engage in any personal attack wars but hope you take this in the spirit that it's meant. For the record, I am a (heterosexual) married mother of two small children and I find viewpoints like yours to be much more harmful to them than anything Ive ever encountered on TV or in person in regards to those who happen to be LBGTQ. From this point forward, I will not be reading comments posted by you, and recommend that others engaged in this dialogue not encourage you any further either. Please stop talking sir and seek professional help.
Anita- I had to laugh when I read your comment. Clearly, you don't know many unitarians and know even less about our local church. For our history, you can refer to Lucy's comment. Never got our hands dirty with honest toil? Perhaps you aren't familiar with the work many of our members have done with "treez please". Search the vindy site, Ralph and Frank's "church" referred to in the article would be the Unitarian church. Or maybe you haven't heard of the North-side Farmer's market, held on our grounds every summer. Google that one. My six year old son is currently growing forty eight tomato plants and will sell the fruits of his labor at the market. Granted, he is indeed guilty of "tree-hugging" (and climbing) but I assure you he is working hard and getting his hands quite dirty as he tends to his plants. I hope the other students in his class are more open-minded about his "leftist fringe" ways as he plans on donating the money back to his school's greenhouse. I could go on about the different ways local unitarians continue to engage in honest toil to better our community but instead, I encourage you to come visit us and see what we are all about before you judge. You will be most welcome.
Many thanks to the rest of the folks who voiced their support about our recent step.
How sad that 6,000 people are getting such a bastardized version of "God's message". Do any of these people actually read the bible as opposed to just skim it for ways to support their hate? Thanks Tyler for speaking publicly against the ignorance and hate.
Posted on October 13 at 7:25 p.m.
I find it funny that someone would read a thoughtful comment written by a person who clearly invests a great deal of effort into bettering this city and who ended his comment with a positive and hopeful description of how we as a city are starting to move beyond these negative stereotypes and describe the commenter as reacting like a "whiny little pansy".
No actually? I don't find it funny at all. I find it ignorant and disturbingly reflective of said poster's inability to read for content as well as some sick need to publicly display their own pathology by offering unwarranted personal attacks against a reader sharing an educated opinion. I think S. Black, (while omitting the rule about making sure you act out your dysfunction by name-calling without merit) effectively summed up the vindy.com comment posting philosophy.
Posted on August 12 at 6 a.m.
I would have to go with c) appalled. The ceremony was indeed spectacular, but even within its carefully drawn boundaries, evidence of China's appalling human rights policies made itself known. I only watched for 45 minutes or so, but within that time, mention was made of the Sudanese athlete who attempted to use the publicity of the Olympics to draw attention to the atrocities being perpetuated in his homeland. In an action completely contradictory to the Olympic tradition and spirit, his visa to China was denied despite the fact that his protest was of the atrocity itself, not the fact that China continues to support a government that perpetuates this atrocity. It was not mentioned in the broadcast, but this same athlete was honored during the 2004 Olympics for the same type of humanitarian efforts that got him banned this year. It has been difficult for me to watch the games without thinking of the 1936 Munich Olympics.
Posted on July 29 at 5:30 a.m.
The caveman caucus? Not at all. It would be far more "woman hating" to refrain from posing fair questions like the ones you put forth here. Allowing these issues to pass by without mention for fear of seeming insensitive is sexist and patronizing. As a feminist, I support your position about holding these women accountable for their role in this case.
Posted on July 29 at 5:16 a.m.
I wish this was a new issue. Sadly, I remember living on the north side fifteen years ago and making the joke that you didn't want to act up in my apartment because Id call the police and in three to four hours you'd be really sorry. Now that I think about it, the saddest part of this point is that now, I couldn't even make that guarantee because sometimes the police don't come at all these days....(taking off from Lucy's quote, Im glad that at least you are talking)
Posted on July 10 at 5:37 p.m.
I think we need to build up your spite gene a bit. You have a lot of spite potential. It's just a matter of getting you to embrace your inner malice.
Posted on June 20 at 7:39 p.m.
Ive been quietly reading the comments and generally don't see any point in correcting those who are ignorant of biblical context, my own religion, and/or concepts of acceptance because experience has taught me that minds that are closed generally don't respond to reason. Still, it is out of compassion that I feel the need to intervene into Tomcat's diatribe. Sir, with all due respect, I am becoming embarrassed for you. You do write on a fifth grade level at best. Your "arguments" are completely devoid of logic and tell the common reader way more about yourself than you probably want them to know. Please, before you continue to make a spectacle of yourself, take a moment and reflect upon how you are presenting yourself. I mean this in the kindest way possible sir. You are coming across as a brain damaged sociopath. I am hoping the impression you are creating is the result of lack of judgment and self-awareness as opposed to the reflection of a truly disturbed individual. I will warn you up front, I do not intend to engage in any personal attack wars but hope you take this in the spirit that it's meant. For the record, I am a (heterosexual) married mother of two small children and I find viewpoints like yours to be much more harmful to them than anything Ive ever encountered on TV or in person in regards to those who happen to be LBGTQ. From this point forward, I will not be reading comments posted by you, and recommend that others engaged in this dialogue not encourage you any further either. Please stop talking sir and seek professional help.
Posted on June 18 at 6:25 a.m.
Anita- I had to laugh when I read your comment. Clearly, you don't know many unitarians and know even less about our local church. For our history, you can refer to Lucy's comment. Never got our hands dirty with honest toil? Perhaps you aren't familiar with the work many of our members have done with "treez please". Search the vindy site, Ralph and Frank's "church" referred to in the article would be the Unitarian church. Or maybe you haven't heard of the North-side Farmer's market, held on our grounds every summer. Google that one. My six year old son is currently growing forty eight tomato plants and will sell the fruits of his labor at the market. Granted, he is indeed guilty of "tree-hugging" (and climbing) but I assure you he is working hard and getting his hands quite dirty as he tends to his plants. I hope the other students in his class are more open-minded about his "leftist fringe" ways as he plans on donating the money back to his school's greenhouse. I could go on about the different ways local unitarians continue to engage in honest toil to better our community but instead, I encourage you to come visit us and see what we are all about before you judge. You will be most welcome.
Many thanks to the rest of the folks who voiced their support about our recent step.
Posted on May 31 at 7:17 p.m.
How sad that 6,000 people are getting such a bastardized version of "God's message". Do any of these people actually read the bible as opposed to just skim it for ways to support their hate? Thanks Tyler for speaking publicly against the ignorance and hate.