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>Speaking of "closed-minded"……. >Where did all of that come from anyway? Aw, never mind she’s outa >here.
Ya think so? DARN! I was kinda hoping that she’d stay around to beat up on more unnamed folks who did absolutely nothing wrong. Glen "THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!" Appleby — Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss’s job. It is your job to find ways around your boss’s roadblocks.
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What brought that on? Listen kiddo…I AM a Witch…and a Mom….and a former member of the military and friends to both Gays and Lesbians. I haven’t seen anything in this group that you’re describing….some people may have a bias set in on some issues but most of the folks here seem decent enough. It must be fun for you to troll groups make judgement calls on folks you don’t know then blow town. !!O*_The MarchHare "My underwear is made of solid rubber!" –Dr Miguelito Quioxte Loveless http://community.webtv.net/marchhare32/Story (My Wild Wild West Fan Fiction) http://community.webtv.net/marchhare32/MAGICPANTSTheWild (The Wild Wild West, The SERIES, Droolie Visitors Center….updated semi-regularly)
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> This post is not directed at some of you, just the majority. > Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life worth living…
Sounds like there’s one homosexual witch who needs to go find something better to do.. — Jack Tarkaan Kalamazoo, Michigan — NO UNSOLICITED E-MAIL AT THIS ADDRESS – Respect privacy – NO SPAM!!!!
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well well well perhaps someone got up on the grumpy side of the bed this morning….try again tomorrow… —
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Probably most of us are not so close-minded. > I am very close friends with a witch and have gay > friends and I have no thoughts about them being around > my kids. My kids love their uncle Robert, who is gay, > and they love Donna, who is a witch. My own parents > were very discriminating against my friends, I could > have no black, gay, or non-Baptist friends. My own > children are growing up very differently than I did > (and happier, I hope) Think of all the roads I could > have taken had I not been scared of what my parents > would have done to me. It is sad growing up that way > and I and many other parents are refusing to raise > children in that manner. > Marie >Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this > newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I > wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this > list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no > better than most of >you. >Are there actually that many parents out there who > discriminate against >homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you > possibly think >that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or > no way? Do you >actually want your children to grow up hating people > for being >themselves or for having faith in what they feel is > right? If Tom, Dick >or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right > do any of you >have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect > on you, so why >worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which > most of you >obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you > the right to >judge her for it? How dare you? >This post is not directed at some of you, just the > majority. >Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life > worth living… >Amy >Before you buy.
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I would say this is a either very touchy poster or a troll. I have never seen a more open-minded group as the ones here with very little exception. Cathy, Mom of Taylor 6, and Tiffany 4. To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart!
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writes: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Who are you talking about? I do not see this. Did someone cast a stupid >spell >again? >I agree. >Although I’ll admit that it has been some time since I have had >to time to read all of the threads, here. >But, still, I saw a thread where there was *some* discussion of >homosexuality in kids and another where religion was discussed >quite a bit. >Is *that* little bit where the poster got the idea that all or >most of the posters, here, were narrow-minded? >Or … was that just one of those overly-sensitive rants?
Yes. Mark Probert A vote for Pat Buchanan is a vote for America’s First Fuhrer!
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Speaking of "closed-minded"……. Where did all of that come from anyway? Aw, never mind she’s outa here. Judy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but > after lurking around for many, many days now, I wouldn’t dream of it. > I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so > many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of > you. > Are there actually that many parents out there who discriminate against > homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you possibly think > that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or no way? Do you > actually want your children to grow up hating people for being > themselves or for having faith in what they feel is right? If Tom, Dick > or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right do any of you > have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect on you, so why > worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which most of you > obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you the right to > judge her for it? How dare you? > This post is not directed at some of you, just the majority. > Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life worth living… > Amy > Before you buy.
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>Probably most of us are not so close-minded. >I am very close friends with a witch and have gay >friends and I have no thoughts about them being around >my kids. My kids love their uncle Robert, who is gay, >and they love Donna, who is a witch. My own parents >were very discriminating against my friends, I could >have no black, gay, or non-Baptist friends. My own >children are growing up very differently than I did >(and happier, I hope) Think of all the roads I could >have taken had I not been scared of what my parents >would have done to me. It is sad growing up that way >and I and many other parents are refusing to raise >children in that manner.
Looking at the threads here recently, I have to say that I haven’t seen the bigotry this poster thinks is present. While we have been discussing prayer in school and what to do if a child might be gay and even misconceptions about witchcraft, I have seen little bigotry expressed in the posts and much acceptance of others who are different. This post makes me wonder what newgroup the pearlnecklace has been reading. We do fight, but even with Elaine, it’s sort of a family squabble. No one wants to silence others and no one says that the other person’s pov isn’t valid for them. Mostly we take issue to the *way* in which some here express themselves, but I’ve seen less nastiness here than on many other newsgroups where flaming others is a pastime that is simply a game enjoyed for its own sake. Dorothy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this >newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I >wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this >list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no >better than most of >you. >Are there actually that many parents out there who >discriminate against >homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you >possibly think >that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or >no way? Do you >actually want your children to grow up hating people >for being >themselves or for having faith in what they feel is >right? If Tom, Dick >or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right >do any of you >have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect >on you, so why >worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which >most of you >obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you >the right to >judge her for it? How dare you? >This post is not directed at some of you, just the >majority. >Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life >worth living… >Amy >Before you buy.
There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. source unknown
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of >you. >Are there actually that many parents out there who discriminate against >homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you possibly think >that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or no way? Do you >actually want your children to grow up hating people for being >themselves or for having faith in what they feel is right? If Tom, Dick >or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right do any of you >have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect on you, so why >worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which most of you >obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you the right to >judge her for it? How dare you? >This post is not directed at some of you, just the majority. >Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life worth living…
Who are you talking about? I do not see this. Did someone cast a stupid spell again? Mark Probert A vote for Pat Buchanan is a vote for America’s First Fuhrer!
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>Who are you talking about? I do not see this. Did someone cast a stupid spell >again? >Mark Probert
Katy didn’t do it this time…She is innocent, I swear! Kimberly
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>Who are you talking about? I do not see this. Did someone cast a stupid spell >again?
I agree. Although I’ll admit that it has been some time since I have had to time to read all of the threads, here. But, still, I saw a thread where there was *some* discussion of homosexuality in kids and another where religion was discussed quite a bit. Is *that* little bit where the poster got the idea that all or most of the posters, here, were narrow-minded? Or … was that just one of those overly-sensitive rants? — Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss’s job. It is your job to find ways around your boss’s roadblocks.
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>Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of >you.
Well, it takes all kinds, and they’re all here. This is Usenet — no rules about who can post or what they have to believe. Although there have been some threads that have turned into slugfests, most are pretty innocuous. Some of us are more sharp-tongued than others, and some of us talk VERY LOUDLY, but that’s the way it is in real life. By all means join in; the more the merrier. But remember that no one gets to the be only opinionated person for the day. You can no more tell other people what they must believe than they can tell you what to believe. (I mean, you can’t criticize people for judging others and do the same yourself, can you? Hard not to notice the logic breadown.) I think a lot of talking helps people understand and accept different viewpoints. Lynne * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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In article >What brought that on? >Listen kiddo…I AM a Witch…and a Mom….and a former member of the >military and friends to both Gays and Lesbians. I haven’t seen anything >in this group that you’re describing….some people may have a bias set >in on some issues but most of the folks here seem decent enough. >It must be fun for you to troll groups make judgement calls on folks you >don’t know then blow town.
WHOA! Attribute alert! I wasn’t the OP! Yer Honor, honest, I didn’t do it! Lynne * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
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>Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of >you. >Are there actually that many parents out there who…
<snippity, snip, snip, snip> You just earned the label of "Troll" sweetie 
Next time you really must stick around long enough to learn the difference between regulars squabling and trolls causing trouble. Unless of course you already know, full well, what a troll is?
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Dorothy, I completely agree with you. I want to say that I enjoy you’re posts so much. Even though many times I disagree with you, you have a way with words, and are so wise and persuasive. Jess P.S. Dorothy is on my list for next girl’s name – when and if I need it. I think it’s so pretty. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Looking at the threads here recently, I have to say >that I haven’t seen the bigotry this poster thinks is >present. While we have been discussing prayer in >school and what to do if a child might be gay and >even misconceptions about witchcraft, I have seen >little bigotry expressed in the posts and much acceptance >of others who are different. This post makes me wonder >what newgroup the pearlnecklace has been reading. >We do fight, but even with Elaine, it’s sort of a family >squabble. No one wants to silence others and no one >says that the other person’s pov isn’t valid for them. Mostly >we take issue to the *way* in which some here express >themselves, but I’ve seen less nastiness here than on >many other newsgroups where flaming others is a pastime >that is simply a game enjoyed for its own sake. >Dorothy
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Na she’s probably still lurking to see what reaction her post caused. I have to say a while back when someone posted asking about donar insemination and I posted back talking about a lesbian friend who had gone through a donor programme I wondered if it would bring the homophobes out of the woodworks. There was not one wimper, very impressive. I think that this is a pretty great ng. Keep smiling guys. Annemarie
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Speaking of "closed-minded"……. >Where did all of that come from anyway? Aw, never mind she’s outa >here. > Ya think so? > DARN! > I was kinda hoping that she’d stay around to beat up on more > unnamed folks who did absolutely nothing wrong. > Glen "THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!" Appleby > — > Do not underestimate your abilities. That is your boss’s job. > It is your job to find ways around your boss’s roadblocks.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Probably most of us are not so close-minded. >I am very close friends with a witch and have gay >friends and I have no thoughts about them being around >my kids. My kids love their uncle Robert, who is gay, >and they love Donna, who is a witch. My own parents >were very discriminating against my friends, I could >have no black, gay, or non-Baptist friends. My own >children are growing up very differently than I did >(and happier, I hope) Think of all the roads I could >have taken had I not been scared of what my parents >would have done to me. It is sad growing up that way >and I and many other parents are refusing to raise >children in that manner. >Looking at the threads here recently, I have to say >that I haven’t seen the bigotry this poster thinks is >present. While we have been discussing prayer in >school and what to do if a child might be gay and >even misconceptions about witchcraft, I have seen >little bigotry expressed in the posts and much acceptance >of others who are different. This post makes me wonder >what newgroup the pearlnecklace has been reading.
I wondered the same thing. I also wondered how tight that necklace was. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->We do fight, but even with Elaine, it’s sort of a family >squabble. No one wants to silence others and no one >says that the other person’s pov isn’t valid for them. Mostly >we take issue to the *way* in which some here express >themselves, but I’ve seen less nastiness here than on >many other newsgroups where flaming others is a pastime >that is simply a game enjoyed for its own sake. >Dorothy >>Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this >newsgroup but >>after lurking around for many, many days now, I >wouldn’t dream of it. >>I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this >list. I feel for so >>many of your children as they are destined to be no >better than most of >>you. >>Are there actually that many parents out there who >discriminate against >>homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you >possibly think >>that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or >no way? Do you >>actually want your children to grow up hating people >for being >>themselves or for having faith in what they feel is >right? If Tom, Dick >>or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right >do any of you >>have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect >on you, so why >>worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which >most of you >>obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you >the right to >>judge her for it? How dare you? >>This post is not directed at some of you, just the >majority. >>Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life >worth living… >>Amy
Mark Probert A vote for Pat Buchanan is a vote for America’s First Fuhrer!
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Probably most of us are not so close-minded. I am very close friends with a witch and have gay friends and I have no thoughts about them being around my kids. My kids love their uncle Robert, who is gay, and they love Donna, who is a witch. My own parents were very discriminating against my friends, I could have no black, gay, or non-Baptist friends. My own children are growing up very differently than I did (and happier, I hope) Think of all the roads I could have taken had I not been scared of what my parents would have done to me. It is sad growing up that way and I and many other parents are refusing to raise children in that manner. Marie
>Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but >after lurking around for many, many days now, I
wouldn’t dream of it. >I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so >many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of >you. >Are there actually that many parents out there who
discriminate against – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you possibly think >that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or no way? Do you >actually want your children to grow up hating people for being >themselves or for having faith in what they feel is right? If Tom, Dick >or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right do any of you >have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect on you, so why >worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which most of you >obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you the right to >judge her for it? How dare you? >This post is not directed at some of you, just the majority. >Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life worth living… >Amy >Before you buy.
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Hello, I was seriously considering subscribing to this newsgroup but after lurking around for many, many days now, I wouldn’t dream of it. I cannot believe the closed-minded posters on this list. I feel for so many of your children as they are destined to be no better than most of you. Are there actually that many parents out there who discriminate against homosexuals and other’s religious beliefs? How can you possibly think that you are so perfect? That it is either your way or no way? Do you actually want your children to grow up hating people for being themselves or for having faith in what they feel is right? If Tom, Dick or Harry want to screw Mike, Rick or Andy, what right do any of you have to say it is wrong? It in no way has any effect on you, so why worry about it? If Mary wants to be a witch, which most of you obviously don’t have a clue about, then what gives you the right to judge her for it? How dare you? This post is not directed at some of you, just the majority. Leave the judging up to a Higher Power and get a life worth living… Amy Before you buy.
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