Posted on 03/14/2002 8:52:17 AM PST by Avoiding_Sulla
On going controversy. 9:20 A.m - 10:00 A.M.
Teresa Losario (sp?) of Sacramento Chapter of Red Cross was flushed out when she heard Prager say "bureaucrats issue statements" because they're afraid to be challenged in public.
If true to form, this will likely be rebroadcast by KRLA between 6 & 7 P.M. tonight.
Prager has been calling for someone to be fired from Orange County Red Cross.
Is that enough?
I listen to Dennis Prager every day. Rarely does an interview get my blood boiling. This one did. To listen to that Sacramento sacrificial offering dancing madly backwards was enough to gag a hyena.
I wouldn't give the Red Cross a dime, and God help any of these hucksters going door-to-door in my neighborhood on their behalf.
How in the heck does this principal know what others are going to find offensive. The principal should quit being so paranoid and let people decide for themselves if they find certain lyrics in songs offensive. I strongly recommend that this principal get some counselling in order to deal with his bouts of paranoia.
The ARC's obstinate lack of consideration for decent American sensibilities has definitely sent us a message.
Here's one view of that message.
Disapproval needs to be demonstrated or nothing will change.
In future, when you look up "insular" in the Old Patriot's Dictionary and you find "leadership of the American Red Cross" it will mean we have failed to try hard enough to drive the vermin out of our institutions.
These people are no less fascists than were Hilter's. They work in parallel in differing and widespread institutions. They are obviously now feeling quite a bit more secure. Hence, fellow travelers in different institutions tend to close ranks when one of their own is assailed more readily than in the past. Hence the principal's instant siding with the Red Cross rather than the obviously prized Ms. Bacon.
Princinpal Moral Marshmallow (or whatever the named is) took that stand only until challenged by parents. Then came a modest relent (for public consumption anyway).
This is the modus operandi of Progressivism. Incremental assaults on all our American institutions. Two steps forward, one step back. They still make gains because we tend to tire defending their offensives on so many flanks. See Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged for more definitive characterizations.
If you see what I mean, please FREEPmail me. I'm glad you still care.
"These arrogant bastards do not have the right to use the name since they have nothing to do with American nor the Cross."
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I agree...and will add.
That the ARC's symbol..isn't even a ''cross'' in the Christian sense of the symbol/word.
X works for me.......!! Ha!!
FRegards,
It's a good start if and only if the person fired had the ultimate say yes or no on the decision that started this whole brouhaha.
I've had experiences with four local Red Cross outfits in my life. All four were foolish and inefficient, and as corrupt as the national organization and the Orange County chapter.
The only option is a total, top-to-bottom boycott.
There are plenty of groups that provide emergency help, from Amish communities to Salvation Army (T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z...I can't think of any just now)
Let us be rid of this international communist and islamic albatross.
May this be the nail in its coffin. Death to the Red Cross/Crescent!
Right... it's always "I love America ,and that's why I think we need to [blah, blah, blah...]"
The Fundamental Principles that guide the American Red Cross - Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntarism, Unity and Universality - are more important today than ever before.
The Red Cross is woven into the fabric of American history, responding to those who have needed help for more than 100 years. Whether it has been a hurricane, earthquake, local house fire or world war, the American Red Cross has supported people around the world, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or religion.
With the President of the United States serving as our honorary chairman, the American Red Cross does honor the freedoms of this country. Songs like "God Bless America," "America the Beautiful," and "The Star-Spangled Banner" are often celebrated within the American Red Cross at volunteer recognition events, official organizational meetings, and other Red Cross functions. National headquarters fully supports its own Red Cross Choir, which for several years has performed these and other inspirational and patriotic songs.
In the ranks of Red Cross volunteers and employees, there is wide religious and cultural diversity. In the spirit of inclusivity, these individuals help us establish celebrations for internal and external audiences that appropriately recognize other faiths and cultures. It is this spirit that allows the organization to maintain the public's long held trust that the Red Cross is always there to help. Recently an error in judgement was made by an employee of the organization during the planning of a Red Cross recognition event. This unfortunate incident, in which we were unable to come to an agreement regarding the content of an appropriate, inclusive volunteer recognition event, resulted in an unintended affront to many of our long time supporters. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest apologies to those we may have offended.
The American Red Cross joins the millions of Americans who believe that America is, indeed, beautiful, from sea to shining sea.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Allen, Dana[AllenDa@usa.redcross.org]
>Date: Monday, March 11, 2002 12:08 PM
>To: Info, American Red Cross[Info@usa.redcross.org]
>Subject: FW:
Original Message-----
>From: John Wonderly [mailto:jrwskw@fwi.com]
>Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 1:39 PM
>To: allenda@usa.redcross.org
>Dana Allen: >In reference to your March 8,2002 press release,the only "religion" you >are concerned about with your stance is the religion of moral >relativism.
And make no mistake,it IS a religion by definition. >
"God" is whatever "God" is to all religions,except for the >aforementioned athiestic religion. >
Please reconsider this policial correctness taken to a ridiculous >extreme. >
I thought the 3,000 deaths of September 11,2001 would put an end to >this >nonsense.I was wrong. >
>John Wonderly
>Huntington,Indiana
I worked for a small local charity during my college days and you're right--most charities (IMO) are set up as rackets. Because of that experience I had with charities I only give to one charity these days--Friends of MS. They only ask for stuff I'd put out in a garage sale (old clothes, etc.), they come and pick it up off my front door step, and it's tax deductible. It's a win-win situation for both of us and I'm impressed that they take the initiative to go beyond simple begging and guilt-tripping to make their money.
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