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Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:24:11 in World
“The Swiss aren't noted for their huge Cathedrals being primarily a Protestant country!”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:23:06 in World
“And what is your solution?”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:22:17 in World
“One church in a country that big. Give me some more!”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:21:29 in World
“But what if, say, the religion of the minority threatens the stability of the state?”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:18:07 in World
“WE are interfering with our opinions of someone else's culture. It's none of our business! There is no slaughter going on that I'm aware.”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:16:57 in World
“The Swiss are not out for purity anymore than say an all-Black organization. It's all about identity. Of course when it's done by Europe ans people get up in arms!”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:15:32 in World
“Fundamentalist Moslems?”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:14:59 in World
“They keep a very low profile as do the few synagogues.”
harrymudd replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:22:13
“Only few Islamic nations allow them: Egypt; Iran; Turkey are some. It is very hard to get permission to build a Church; more difficult to build a synagogue; and pretty much nothing else is allowed. Iran does allow Zoroastrian temples.
In truth many of them are very old. The irony is that there used to be a lot more before Islam!”
In truth many of them are very old. The irony is that there used to be a lot more before Islam!”
gliderguy replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:21:48
“Regarding low profile and synagogues. I was in the airport in Dubai waiting for a flight back to JFK. Two orthodox Jewish guys (hats and curls, the works) take out their stuff and start praying before the flight. No one even gave it a second look.
Now imagine if a few Muslim dudes started praying in an airport in the States. Oh, never mind the imagine...it happened a few years ago and they were arrested because of concerns about terrorist threats.”
Now imagine if a few Muslim dudes started praying in an airport in the States. Oh, never mind the imagine...it happened a few years ago and they were arrested because of concerns about terrorist threats.”
gliderguy replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:19:38
“Err... Mall Road, Lahore Pakistan. Huge church. Very few issues...
Get a clue.”
Get a clue.”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:13:21 in World
“The Swiss have a true democracy. They vote on everything. We're a sham democracy. Believe me if some corporation wanted patent leather shoes banned, it would be banned!”
Artemis34 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:18:53
“Real democracies protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority. Sounds like these Swiss conservative wing nuts are opposed to freedom of religion.”
GeorgeKaplan replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:17:19
“Not "true" I think you mean "direct."”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:12:13 in World
“Just as there are building codes and zoning restrictions for churches , I see this as no different!”
powindah replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:26:11
“Any government that controls free expression of religion on private property through building codes and zoning laws is out of control.”
Artemis34 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:20:57
“If the law applied to all church steeples as well as minarets, I agree, no problem.”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:11:19 in World
“You're not Swiss!”
Pyfagorus replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:18:58
“That's true, and I have no say in the matter. I'm just stating my opinion.
If the U.S. decided all issues through a public vote, there are many places in the South where miscegenation laws would still be on the books as a way of "protecting cultural traditions."”
If the U.S. decided all issues through a public vote, there are many places in the South where miscegenation laws would still be on the books as a way of "protecting cultural traditions."”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:09:37 in World
“There won't be pluralism if the Moslems ever come to power my friend!”
Pyfagorus replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:13:21
“Probably true. So, let's discriminate against them out of an irrational fear that otherwise they'll "come to power."”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:08:45 in World
“The Swiss are an intelligent group of people who are interested in maintaining their identity!”
GeorgeKaplan replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:13:29
“Its identity today, yesterday is was purity... tomorrow who knows.”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:07:18 in World
“By our silly opinions which we offer so free to other countries!”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:06:32 in World
“If the Moslems take over your sex life won't be subject to a vote but to a command!”
harrymudd replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:26:16
“Ayatolah Khomeini has a whole paper on having sex with one's aunt. It is pretty funny. The idea is: The aunt is sleeping naked in bed; dude is on the roof; an earthquake happens.; the roof collapses; dude falls on the aunt real hard :-)”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:05:43 in World
“Modern day mosques can hardly be considered art! Artwork isn't even allowed only geometric designs! They're like modern churches, architecturally challenged!”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:02:17 in World
“We can't dictate to the world, right?”
Minaret Ban In Switzerland Set For A Vote
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 21:01:25 in World
“A mosque is not technically considered holy ground in the Moslem religion. If the Swiss vote to rid itself of minarets that's their right and how dare the U.S. interfere with this truly functional democracy!”
WhereIsTheTruth replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:16:33
“I read the article twice and did not once see any mention of the U.S., let alone anything about the U.S. attempting to interfere.”
avocats replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 21:05:11
“What's the USA's role in this? I didn't see one . . . .”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 17:42:31 in Business
“She chafes my arse! I should ignore her! She's just one of these people though...ooohh!”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 17:08:27 in Business
“Thank you! But you don't understand Sassy's and my relationship. I tried to be civil to her at first, but all she did was ridicule everything I said. And she does the same to other people. I'm fed up with it.”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 17:05:02 in Business
“Now let's correct your sentence.
It is either, neither with nor, or either with or but never, neither with or, or either with nor.
"It" has no antecedent. All pronouns must have antecedents. A comma is not called for after after the first either and there should be a comma after the first or.
We can all nit-pick can't we?”
It is either, neither with nor, or either with or but never, neither with or, or either with nor.
"It" has no antecedent. All pronouns must have antecedents. A comma is not called for after after the first either and there should be a comma after the first or.
We can all nit-pick can't we?”
lafayette2009 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 17:21:45
“"Thank you! But you don't understand Sassy's and my relationship. I tried to be civil to her at first, but all she did was ridicule everything I said. And she does the same to other people. I'm fed up with it."
Understood - I will not intervene in future and let you duke it out with her.”
Understood - I will not intervene in future and let you duke it out with her.”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 16:56:46 in Business
“And you never make typos. Forgive me Mr. Perfect!”
lafayette2009 replied on Nov 27, 2009 at 17:05:36
“Oh! I make typos but try not to insult people with my posts.
You are forgiven!”
You are forgiven!”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 16:55:09 in Business
“I'm not trying to be clever. I'm stating my opinion of Sassy. Why are you butting in?”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 16:54:17 in Business
“You're wasting your time!”
Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 16:53:45 in Business
“I mistook you for a reasoning person!”
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