[Lizard_King]

Ok, so this isn't exactly hot off the presses, but I think it bears mentioning. Nothing like a liberal trying to criminalize yet another vice, and then having a "moderate" like Sullivan tag it with the catchy "Puritanism". I mean, the Puritans weren't exactly a fun-loving bunch, but to blame them for the modern liberal is quite a stretch...

I guess I shouldn't care so much about his motivations but rather focus on the fact that he is on the correct side, ultimately, hence the 50% Barf.

[jdontom]

Someone needs to ))))PING((((( SheLion on this.

Nothing mentioned about the vendors going out of business because of this crazy Political Correctiness business...

[YoungKentuckyConservative]

Can anyone tell me why the liberals are so pressed to ban smoking? What benefit does this do to their agenda? I just can't figure out "why" they would go after cigarette companies when:

1. It weakens the tax base (less smokers).

2. They want to legalize marijuna (to make us mo' stupid).

3. They don't appear interested in alcohol.

Help me figure out the "conspiracy" behind this one.

[Cicero]

Well, there are two reasons for calling these liberal fanatics "puritans." First, it's one of the accepted meanings of the word, by extension (whether fair or unfair) from the seventeenth-century Puritans to anyone who tries to spoil people's fun and legislate their behavior.

Second, and perhaps more to the point, he calls them puritans because he knows it will really annoy them. What could be more upsetting to your average liberal agnostic or atheist, who probably thinks that Jerry Falwell is the most dangerous person on the planet, than to be called a puritan?

It's a good way to spoil a liberal's day.

[Great Dane]

smoking is morally wrong (it harms yourself and others)

So does AIDS.......... sorry to be so catty, but thats me these days.

[Gabz]

And there is absolutely nothing "pure"itan about Joe Cherner.

Mr. Cherner has another, more personal, crusade - homosexual adoptions.