Ya think??

[Charger_Fan]

newspaper folks work 365  

And walk to work uphill both ways.

[Shakey]

newspaper folks work 365  

So do the cops!

[Orange_Crush]

newspaper folks work 365  

So do the cops!

So does my HVAC system.

Oh...we're talking about people

[Lowprofile]

I say make the church start paying taxes and carry there f^&ckin weight in this country and then i might start taken them seriously.

Well, up to THIS point this thread was pretty civil. I suggest that you edit your post before you alienate yourself from MANY members here. Your comment smacks of spiteful intolerance and a complete lack of intelligence. Maybe you should do some research before you spout off next time.

Bill, I agree with some of what your saying, But he does have a right to speak his mind.




Most over the Road Truck Drivers work 365 days a year. They keep the economy of this country moving 24/7 so the rest of us can enjoy our lives and all the conveniences we sometimes take for granted. 

[ChargerBill]

With all due respect Bill, who are you to suggest what another member should or shouldn't do with their posts?

Well Shakey, glad you asked...I hoped that someone would. I suggest that ANYONE who posts anything that is stated as fact should have some real world data to back up their claim...otherwise an "IMO" disclaimer is somewhat necesarry. So, what do I think he should have researched? Well, NON-PROFIT organizations of many kinds do not pay taxes (not only churches)...obviously he either isn't aware of that, or chooses to single out churches as evil or lawless...actually not sure of his thinking here. Either way, he's wrong. If you want to attack a group for not paying taxes, I would think that the billions dollar industry of Indian Gaming would be a better target, as they nare obviously NOT a Non-profit organization. Just my .02 ¢

LowPro, I agree he can speak his mind, but I feel he took this as an opportunity to bash religion/churches as opposed to adding something contructive. Please reread his post...

BTW: I'm nobody...K?

[Lowprofile]

Bill
I agree with you. He did bash without the facts. That being said, I don't think there's a rule around here [yet] about putting your foot in your own mouth or eating crow. Some simple research would have shown that faith based Charity's are among the most generous in the world.

[Shakey]

With all due respect Bill, who are you to suggest what another member should or shouldn't do with their posts?

...otherwise an "IMO" disclaimer is somewhat necesarry.

BTW: I'm nobody...K?

Isn't it already implied that each and every post on this site by each and every member automatically starts with "IMO", without ever being typed? 

And one should never ever refer to themselves as a "nobody".     "IMO"

You are Bill, and that means you are somebody.   

[psykicpup]

With all due respect Bill, who are you to suggest what another member should or shouldn't do with their posts?

...otherwise an "IMO" disclaimer is somewhat necesarry.

BTW: I'm nobody...K?

Isn't it already implied that each and every post on this site by each and every member automatically starts with "IMO", without ever being typed?  

And one should never ever refer to themselves as a "nobody".        "IMO"

You are Bill, and that means you are somebody.     

Earlier I was going to 'get the pocorn out' but your very sensible & thoughtfull comment reminded me that we are friends here- we ALL mean something to each other (IMO)

Dont know the pledge that well but I assumed it meant 'god' small G as in anyones god rather than 'God' of the Christian faith - one of our best comedians over here - well Irish actually- used to end his show with 'may your god go with you' -nuff said

[ChargerBill]

Bill
I agree with you. He did bash without the facts. That being said, I don't think there's a rule around here [yet] about putting your foot in your own mouth or eating crow. Some simple research would have shown that faith based Charity's are among the most generous in the world.

It's a well known fact that Samaritans Purse, Christian Childrens Fund, The Salvation Army, Christian Aid, etc... provide more needed medicinal supplies, more clothing and blankets, more shelter services and feed more poverty stricken and hungry people than ANY other groups around the globe. In fact, many of the kitchens that cooked meals and the supplies that were provided after the hurricaines (if not most) were provided by Christian faith based organizations. Many think it's the Red Cross, but that's not the case very often. You make religious and faith based organizations pay taxes on donated funds and you lose this type of relief throughout the country and all over the world....and politicians and government know it.

Thanks for backing me up Lowpro