So hispanics can change the American National Anthem as they see fit, but the ACLU supports a high school's decision to not let its valedictorian say "Christ" in her speech. White power, my ass.
Hispanic-Americans, partnered with the ACLU, to "translate" the American National Anthem so that those that didn't speak English could say it. In actuality, they changed most of the words, the music, and the meaning.
I was just commenting on how many minorities are quick to call the race card when something "favors" white people, but how First Amendment rights are very rarely a "white priveledge".
yeah thats true. and to the person below.. i (an agnostic person) definitely think there should be a bigger separation of church and state. but i also don't think we have to go crazy about it. like our money saying "in god we trust". i could care less what money says. but when religious beliefs are what shape laws, that seems a little unfair.
You're asking the wrong guy at the wrong time. In recent months, I've actually become a lot more knowledgeable and a lot more tolerant of other world religions and I find Islam to be one of the more commendable religions. Those that adhere to Islam are on par with Judaism in terms of faithfulness, and the Islam religion strives for helping your neighbor and non-violence just as much as the rest of them
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I see your point about the fact that christianity is more firmly rooted in american culture. you cannot overlook the fact that others do not agree with that so you must be respectful. but on the otherhand I do not like curtailing to every single complaint that people have if it is such a small minority. Personally I am agnostic but I could care less if george bush makes a national holiday called christian day (at least we'd get a day off of school!) People have to stop taking things so seriously. As long as you aren't being forced to worship in a certain way how much does it really affect you.
So with all that rambling my verdict is: I couldn't care less if someone thanked jesus in their speach. As long as it can be applied for everyone and a muslim could thank muhammad for whatever.
This was never meant to be focused on religion. It was, rather, a commentary on how the ACLU will defend to protect the free speech liberties of one individual but then be on the other side of the fence when it comes to another individual. Listen: either people can say what they want or they can't.
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I was just commenting on how many minorities are quick to call the race card when something "favors" white people, but how First Amendment rights are very rarely a "white priveledge".
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What if at your graduation speach one of the speakers praised allah or muhamad? How would you feel?
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So with all that rambling my verdict is: I couldn't care less if someone thanked jesus in their speach. As long as it can be applied for everyone and a muslim could thank muhammad for whatever.
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