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To: Polycarp
It seems to me that the very strength of sites like Freerepublic and conservatives who are gaining such popularity on the national air-waves is their ability to not only espouse the conservative viewpoint but to shape thinking as well. In fact, the freedom to do such a thing is one of the things that makes this country so great. I'd even go so far as to say that the very thing we often want to do internationally in our foreign policy is not to merely defend ourselves but shape foreign governments in such a way that they will embrace a more democratic process for their people.

It does not surprise me that people on FR criticized and even lambasted Mary Stachowicz - it reveals a deep-seated hypocrisy. While we are busy 'Freeping' various politicians on the streets thoughout the country it is shameful and hypocritical to say anything even remotely like 'she deserved it' simply because she was sharing her spiritual convictions. Her right to do so is fundamental to what makes this country great and to affirm in any way an action that stifles that right is to be the very thing we hate.

As for the posted article itself - the homosexual activists in many ways have become the very thing they themselves fear and hate. There was a time in American history (and still exists in some places) where a gay would have been beaten if not to death then nearly so for being gay. As deplorable as that may sound there is a very real mentality as evidenced in this article that they would beat to death a critic and feel justified for doing so. They are 'right' after all. Bullhockey. It's never been right for anyone to beat someone else to death for a sin committed. (we're not talking capital punishment here)

What's the difference between a 'conservative' and a 'homosexual activist' who savors the death of Mary Stachowicz at any level simply because she's a Christian? No difference - they are the same. Despicable.

14 posted on 12/05/2002 1:07:03 PM PST by Frapster
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To: Frapster
"What's the difference between a 'conservative' and a 'homosexual activist' who savors the death of Mary Stachowicz at any level simply because she's a Christian? No difference - they are the same. Despicable"

Your entire comment, not just the part I quote, was appreciated. It has become common for reverse discrimination to try and deny those who would say that any PC cause is wrong should be denied a place at the table. If this country is ever to be as "progressive" as the enlightened liberals would believe they are, they, too, must learn to allow the dialog to include those who disagree with them, whether on moral grounds or otherwise.

43 posted on 12/05/2002 1:35:53 PM PST by intolerancewillNOTbetolerated
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To: Frapster
don't be surprised. there are plenty of secular extremists here at FR. they'd outlaw every aspect of public religious life in America if they could. they are no different than the nazi-like militant homos. they throw the fascist labels around routinely but fail to see that it is they that are the fascist. I've even been told that simply telling someone that I am a Christian is evangelizing.
152 posted on 12/05/2002 4:39:18 PM PST by Texas_Jarhead
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