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Posted: 8/30/2005, 3:37 pm
by closeyoureyes
Axtech wrote:I think one major difference though is that other books mentioned don't teach "These people are bad for believing ________", they just say what one group thinks is okay. And while that may be offensive to opposing groups, it isn't teaching a message of intolerance. It's one thing to say "It's okay for two men to marry eachother", and completely another to say "It's okay for two men to marry eachother, and anyone who thinks otherwise is a satanic demon who wants to kill you in your sleep".
Posted: 8/30/2005, 4:00 pm
by Joe Cooler
Does the book ever actually say something to the effect that "if you believe such and such viewpoint you are bad?" Or are we just assuming.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 5:08 pm
by closeyoureyes
"Help Mom, There are liberals under my bed"
It sets a tone, does it not?
Posted: 8/30/2005, 5:11 pm
by Joe Cooler
So does "NO, George, NO! The Re-Parenting of George W. Bush"
Therefore I don't see how the two are any different.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 5:35 pm
by closeyoureyes
I never justified that book, the only book I commented on was the second one[King and King or whatever it was called].
I don't believe any publications that teach something as being wrong or bad(besides laws like stealing or killing etc) should be given to children because it eliminates their choice as to what to believe.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 6:05 pm
by Joe Cooler
Hmm while I agree that there shouldnt be childrens books on the subject, I think that the notion that you should always allow your children to make their own choices is bad parenting.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 10:29 pm
by closeyoureyes
When it comes to making decisions about things like Politics, Religion and Preferences of Economic Values i'd say its up to the child. If you force something on your child, I can guarantee they will hate you for it. There is a clear difference between offering an opinion and telling a child that is the only opinion to have.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 10:56 pm
by Joe Cooler
closeyoureyes wrote:When it comes to making decisions about things like Politics, Religion and Preferences of Economic Values i'd say its up to the child. If you force something on your child, I can guarantee they will hate you for it. There is a clear difference between offering an opinion and telling a child that is the only opinion to have.
So when you tell your child about how you believe in gay marriage you're going to offer it as an opinion?
Posted: 8/30/2005, 11:03 pm
by closeyoureyes
If I decide to have children, i will yes, because I know how it feels to be forced into believing/agreeing with something, "or else". Although I highly doubt by the time I'm ready to have babies Gay Marriage will even be an issue. It isnt even one to me anymore.
Posted: 8/30/2005, 11:05 pm
by Joe Cooler
Good, I'm glad.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 6:22 am
by mosaik
But you guys all have to admit it would be scary to find liberals under your bed.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 6:50 am
by Corey
Oh. My. God. Look who it is!
Posted: 9/3/2005, 6:52 am
by mosaik
Corey, I was having nightmares.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 6:58 am
by Corey
Sorry to hear that bro.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 6:59 am
by mosaik
It was the preview for that emily rose movie
i will not be seeing that shit.
plus, i thought there might be liberals under my bed.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 7:01 am
by Corey
Hahahaha.
Yeah, my mom says I'm crazy, but I swear I saw Al Franken climb beneath my bed.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 7:04 am
by mosaik
You gotta watch out for that guy.
He's crafty.
Posted: 9/3/2005, 10:04 am
by closeyoureyes
Hahahahahahaha
Posted: 10/9/2005, 10:59 pm
by Gimme_Shelter
ha, Al Franken
Posted: 10/10/2005, 4:31 am
by Joanne
.. I can be a republican most of the time. but this makes me upset to a point, at least the back of the cover does....