I am very torn about this. Yes, what the Westboro Baptist Church, and it’s leader Fred Phelps does at glbt and veteran funerals is despicable. But, what about free speech and freedom of assembly? The lawsuit says that Phelps & Co. intended to inflict emotional distress and invaded the families privacy. I agree. Of course they were trying to inflict emotional distress. What else could they be doing? I just wonder if this is, in some way, limiting people’s ability to voice their opinions and assemble - regardless of how disgusting their message may be.
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 6:29 pm. Add a comment
I really like Dennis Kucinich. I realize that he is in a unique position as a political candidate, one that isn’t likely to get a nomination and isn’t, sadly, taken serious. Because of this, he is able to say and do as he believes - unlike every other political candidate.
The latest thing he has said is that we need to question Bush’s mental health. A president that is going around talking about WWIII and then sanctions a country with a crazy president does need some mental health screening.
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 10:50 pm. Add a comment
Seattle’s new streetcar is almost ready for passengers. I have read several negative comments about this new transit option, mainly cause it is at the mercy of traffic, like buses. What these nay-sayers don’t realize is that streetcars are generally much more efficient than buses. Usually, the platform is raised, so even chair-bound people don’t have to wait for a lift, you pre-pay, and they are fully electric. This reduces the amount of time during stops and reduces carbon emissions to zero. I think this city needs many more of these streetcars, especially in neighborhoods like West Seattle, Ballard, and Capitol Hill. They are relatively cheap and quick to build.
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 7:23 pm. Add a comment
In Washington State. And… he is… Republican. My goodness, these Republican men are out of control! Sadly, this story hasn’t received much attention.
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 4:50 pm. Add a comment
I wish Cheyenne and Sophocles would let me do this to them!
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 4:40 pm. Add a comment
I don’t know what to say, other than I love it.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO65OlAhEJg[/youtube]
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 7:07 pm. Add a comment
Tonight, Anthony and I saw a sneak preview of 30 Days of Night. I really liked the movie. Something that I thought was strange was that the vampires, who spoke a different language, sounded Russian. They also looked a bit slavic… it sort of reminded me of early 80’s films where all the bad guys were Russian. Remember that good ‘ol cold war propaganda? Has it started again?
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 9:48 pm. Add a comment
This man claims that genetics prove people of African decent are intellectually inferior to whites, that gay fetuses should be aborted, and that there is a link between skin color and sexual prowess (darker the skin = higher the prowess).
He didn’t mention, ironically, the genetic link between light skin and sun damage. Just saying…
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 9:57 pm. Add a comment
I am sitting on Trabant in the U District, sipping a pumpkin latte. Minding my own business in the top level. Now, three men have sit at a table next to me. At first I thought they were old friends. Then, they started introducing themselves and talking about their “spiritual backgrounds.” At first I was like, oh damnit, why here?! Then one guy said that he wasn’t Christian, not quite athiest, not sure. Almost sighed relief. Then his story progressed to his “slow path” to the lord. One guy got kicked out of his house, was in trouble, was homeless, got arrested… found god. If the discussion wasn’t about faith, I would totally think that they were on a three-person date. It is very odd and very distracting
I just wanted to sip my pumpkin latte in secular peace.
Posted 2 years, 10 months ago at 7:33 pm. Add a comment
