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Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto
A rainbow patch on a jersey would be a great idea because it would make us feel like we are doing something even though we are doing nothing at all. (Kind of like buying spiral shaped light bulbs) But who cares, perception is far more important than results in this politically correct don't say anything bad but do whatever you want world we live in.
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I'm interested. What in this document do you refute? PM me rather than derail the thread. But I think this is another case of someone saying "do nothing" because "doing a little" isn't enough.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/oee.nrc...FL_Facts_e.pdf
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Way to give Pointman a soapbox to stand on, keep up the good work pro rainbow crowd!
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I think homophobia, racism, misogyny should be out in the open for us to condemn, rather than hidden away. Give them all the soapbox that they want. I think Westboro Baptist Church has done more for gay rights than any other religious institution.
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1. Love thy neighbour
2. Do on to others as you would have them do to you
The more people on earth that start following those 2 simple (but at times hard to do) principals the more these problems go away.
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Rainbows and unicorns don't change the world. Ghandi didn't change things by walking little old ladies across the street. He had to rally support for his cause and demand change.
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The childrens playground expression "when you point your finger at me, three point back at you" truly applies here. Instead of arguing in circles just ask yourself, What can I do to make the world a better place today? If the best answer you can come up with is get into internet arguments with nameless faceless people then knock yourself out. No Seriously, actually figure out a way to really knock yourself out.
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I could take that point if that is the ONLY thing someone does to improve the world we live in. However, I think I do my fair share. Including being at the Russian embassy last weekend at the protest. However, discussing world issues (along with discussing hockey, participating in cyclist vs motorist threads and reading the latest tech news) is something I do for entertainment. Some people watch TV. Others read a book. I participate in discussions... particularly ones involving ethics. And while I have changed others points of view, that is a very rare thing. Most of the time I do it to challenge MYSELF. Question my own point of view. Can my reasoning stand up to the counterpoints being offered? I like challenging myself and my own mind. I mean, I didn't take this handle SOLELY because of my love of the Devils... it's a double entendre.... I like taking my views and discussing them, no matter if I am in the minority or in the majority.
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I can't believe I got sucked into this. Insomnia takes me to terrible places sometimes. But I am done in this thread. There is a disabled lady on my street who I am going to build a fence for today. So sorry, I'm gonna waste my day away while you champions of morality save the world. Good Night.
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And I thought I was the king of patting myself on the back/righteous indignation. Kudos. The condescending attitude of "champions of morality" was the best part. Today I am writing a speech for a health and wellness organization, putting up posters for a non-profit community group and getting supplies for Monday's Labour Day parade. And I'm participating in this thread. I think I am due some leisure time.. but if you are spending every waking hour dedicated to helping others and taking no time for yourself, all the power to you.