Wacka Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Why are they doing this today? Except for Robert Byrd (KKK-WV), nobody in Congress was in a group that did lychings. I doubt he will be at the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Why are they doing this today? Except for Robert Byrd (KKK-WV), nobody in Congress was in a group that did lychings. I doubt he will be at the press conference. 356991[/snapback] Because something like 200 bills were introduced early in the century for banning lynching. Only one made it to the floor...and didn't pass. I'd say that's worth an apology. I'd also say it's worth an apology from the people who are actually responsible for it...so dig 'em up and get 'em to apologize. Don't waste Congress' time with this...they have more important things to do, like voting on bills to declare next Tuesday as "National Mucous Awareness Day" or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 IMO, there is nothing more pointless than government apologizing for things that were done decades or centuries ago. I guess there aren't any problems TODAY that need attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Aren't anti-lynching laws like the modern day "hate crime" laws? It's murder. Prosecute it to the fullest extent. More laws aren't going to make any difference if its prosecuted correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Aren't anti-lynching laws like the modern day "hate crime" laws? It's murder. Prosecute it to the fullest extent. More laws aren't going to make any difference if its prosecuted correctly. 357075[/snapback] You make too much sense. Who let you in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Murder is only murder when it's both victim and perp are the same race, creed, color, or sex. That's why we have a Congress - to teach us that we're all different - just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I don't mind them making this, what amounts to a token gesture, in public. What bothers me is those who think the US should apologize for everything else, like bombing Japan. That makes no sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Aren't anti-lynching laws like the modern day "hate crime" laws? It's murder. Prosecute it to the fullest extent. More laws aren't going to make any difference if its prosecuted correctly. 357075[/snapback] Two different things. Murder only makes a victim out of one person. Hate crimes make a victim out of everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 More laws aren't going to make any difference if its prosecuted correctly. 357075[/snapback] Hey. Enough of that kind of talk. This makes way too much sense to be posted here. Of course, maybe we can get VABills to start another government program to legislate behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripes Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 IMO, there is nothing more pointless than government apologizing for things that were done decades or centuries ago. I guess there aren't any problems TODAY that need attention. 356999[/snapback] Thousands of Chinese and South Koreans erupted in protest two months ago when Japan issued new textbooks proclaiming the Rape of Nanking was just an "incident," and took out references of the Japanese army's "comfort women" policies. South Korea and Japan are now in a major diplomatic tiff, and China is fighting to keep Japan off the UN Security Council. And all this is happening while we're trying to deal with Kim Jong Il. Apologies matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hey. Enough of that kind of talk. This makes way too much sense to be posted here. Of course, maybe we can get VABills to start another government program to legislate behavior. 357118[/snapback] Don't get started or I'll shove one of those reiki needles up your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Don't get started or I'll shove one of those reiki needles up your ass. 357183[/snapback] Stop being such a tease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Stop being such a tease... 357187[/snapback] Just blow smoke in his face and he'll go away, or have you arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Murder is only murder when it's both victim and perp are the same race, creed, color, or sex. That's why we have a Congress - to teach us that we're all different - just like everyone else. 357103[/snapback] Well how ELSE are we going to achieve a 'colorblind society'??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thousands of Chinese and South Koreans erupted in protest two months ago when Japan issued new textbooks proclaiming the Rape of Nanking was just an "incident," and took out references of the Japanese army's "comfort women" policies. South Korea and Japan are now in a major diplomatic tiff, and China is fighting to keep Japan off the UN Security Council. And all this is happening while we're trying to deal with Kim Jong Il. Apologies matter. 357182[/snapback] No they don't. Not when the generation responsible is for the most part DEAD. That's the kind of asinine "lahjik" that has weakened western culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 That's the kind of asinine "lahjik" that has weakened western culture. 357524[/snapback] I believe the word you are looking for is pussified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm still waiting for my apology from the Roman Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm still waiting for my apology from the Roman Empire. 357639[/snapback] And don't forget, August 6th is rapidly approaching...the 60th Annual "Apologize for Ending The War Day"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Wheres my god damn apology for the ridiculously high cell phone taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 IMO, there is nothing more pointless than government apologizing for things that were done decades or centuries ago. 356999[/snapback] Adam, I'm sorry - Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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