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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 09/19/07 22:12
Shelly wrote:
> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:WPOdnQYlxN2FzW3bnZ2dnUVZ_jidnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> Not at all. I can conceive of those people. But, unlike them, I don't
>> try to force them to practice my religion - but they want to prohibit me
>> from practicing it.
>
> You keep repeating this ridiculous canard. Once and for all explain to me
> how stopping the government from spending MY tax money to support the
> practice of YOUR religion is STOPPING you from practicing your religion.
>
I never said anything about government spending any tax money. You're
the only one who's brought up that argument.
> You can practice your religion on any PRIVATE property that allows you to do
> so and you can make any statement you wish in a public place concerning
> religion -- just not at PUBLICLY paid for events. Those are paid for by
> people like ME who do not practice YOUR religion.
>
And my money went for paying for that event, just as yours did. Which
gives me rights, also. I should be able to make that statement; you
should be able to choose whether you want to listen or not.
You keep thinking that YOUR rights are all-important. You forget that I
have rights, also.
> Here is one for you to ponder. Suppose I held YOUR position and want the
> state to sponsor MY religion with YOUR tax dollars on PUBLIC property and,
> suppose further, that MY religion was Satanism (it isn't, but lets say yes
> just for the sake of argument). How would you feel about that one? What
> right have you to stop me from teaching Satanism in schools? (Remember, I
> am using YOUR arguments against you). Rememer, too, that Satanism is a
> religion. It is devil worship.
>
> So, Jerry, answer that one!
>
> Shelly
>
>
Again, you're the only one who has mentioned spending tax dollars.
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