tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post7324948036172725915..comments2024-03-22T00:51:38.986-07:00Comments on Islam in Europe: Sweden: Veiled women win appeal against swimming poolEstherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697128144253268996noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-82429789682770610172008-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:002008-02-13T11:00:00.000-08:00You said "Perhaps smoking a little pot would expan...You said "Perhaps smoking a little pot would expand your belief system and make you a little more tolerant."<BR/>By advising someone to smoke pot I assume you smoke it yourself. Or are you in the habit of advising people to take poisonous substances that you would not touch yourself?<BR/>You then use as part of your argument Santa Claus, the easter bunny and now a comic hero called Batman. Sounds to me as if you are in fantasy land.<BR/>I would say 'Cheers' also but that word is associated with alcohol. So I'll just say <BR/>"Don't bogart that joint my friend"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-11159955441665960202008-02-13T07:20:00.000-08:002008-02-13T07:20:00.000-08:00Be careful of your assumptions, I never said I tha...Be careful of your assumptions, I never said I that I use pot, I merely suggested it might allow you to have more tolerance for religious beliefs. Your accusation that I think I'm right while everyone else is wrong, seems to be an on going theme with you. I truly did not know there was a law against muslims who 'want to wear hoods and masks and conceal their idenity'. Batman does it all the time and he hasn't been bannished yet as far as I know. He's still treated with human respect and equality. Anyway, I'm sure there is something in your argument of rules and laws that I agree with, but you sound a little too rigid in my opinion and I'm happy you are not the only judge and jury in the land. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-80120182312586343662008-02-12T16:41:00.000-08:002008-02-12T16:41:00.000-08:00Laws are made in democratic countries to apply to ...Laws are made in democratic countries to apply to all. They should be enforced regardless of class, religion or race. If you break the law then you should pay the penalty. There is leeway within the law. A judge has the authority to impose the minimum sentence if he believes the offender so deserves it. Or the maximum sentence if he things the offender is a reprobate. The jury could also enter a plea for clemency.<BR/><BR/>There should not be two separate systems of law applying in the same country as Rowan williams has suggested. If people settle a dispute amongst themselves that is all well and good. But the settlement should not be legally binding. It is a private agreement and that is all it is.<BR/>One group of people should not be treated differently from another.<BR/>This happened in the past when different laws applied to the nobility to those that applied to the common man. <BR/>Today different laws apply on religious grounds. This is no different. Laws are made for everybody. Not just one group of people.<BR/>Why should a muslim receive state benefits for four wives when having more that one wife is a criminal offenmce? Why should the cutting of an animals throat and allowing it be bled to death be legal for muslims and jews but no one else?<BR/>Why? Because the law is an ass when it does not dispense justice.<BR/>If it is legal for Amish people to drive their horse and buggies on highwaya then it should be permissible for everyone to do so.<BR/><BR/>With regard to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and tooth fairies I have to repeat: <BR/>Smoking pot kills the brain cells and makes you think everyone else is wrong and you are right. Can lead to psychosisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-1422790196691788722008-02-12T05:36:00.000-08:002008-02-12T05:36:00.000-08:00Perhaps you should expand your resources, you may ...Perhaps you should expand your resources, you may become better informed. I tend to believe rules are a guideline. There will always be exceptions to a rule. The court of Sweden found there was racial discrimination against the veiled women at the swimming pool. I sure would enjoy to read the transcript of that case as I don't understand where the racial discrimination entered into it. Perhaps they were the only two people who were told they had to wear t-shirts and shorts, while others broke the rule and wore what they wanted. I don't know, but if that was the case then I can see why the two women won the case. Regarding our argument of religious freedoms, I'm wondering how you feel about Mennonites and Amish people who believe in the old ways and drive their horse and buggies on the highways. Would you send these people back to the country they left for a country that would allow them their freedom or religion? Also, as a fun question, I wonder what your take is on the spirit of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, four leaf clovers, etc..?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-53637180589301091342008-02-11T15:36:00.000-08:002008-02-11T15:36:00.000-08:00No. I drew my conclusions from reading your post.No. I drew my conclusions from reading your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-24743744844195892542008-02-11T09:02:00.000-08:002008-02-11T09:02:00.000-08:00I take it you are speaking from experience. LOL!I take it you are speaking from experience. LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-69229958003481077552008-02-11T08:32:00.000-08:002008-02-11T08:32:00.000-08:00Smoking pot kills the brain cells and makes you th...Smoking pot kills the brain cells and makes you think everyone else is wrong and you are right. Can lead to psychosis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-56141448180887522792008-02-11T05:01:00.000-08:002008-02-11T05:01:00.000-08:00Perhaps smoking a little pot would expand your bel...Perhaps smoking a little pot would expand your belief system and make you a little more tolerant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-74162267661316713952008-02-07T10:46:00.000-08:002008-02-07T10:46:00.000-08:00What is religious freedom? How is it different fro...What is religious freedom? How is it different from a free society? Does it mean that because a pertson believes in an imaginary being they can claim privileges not entitled to everyone else. Rastafarians believe smoking hash is part of their religious freedom. Anyone can invent a religion (all religions are invented) and claim special privileges.<BR/>As long as you are treated with human respect and equally with all other members of society tht is all people should ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-27132026225431298522008-02-07T04:43:00.000-08:002008-02-07T04:43:00.000-08:00A Secular Society vs Religious Freedom. Where does...A Secular Society vs Religious Freedom. Where does one end and the other start? Or do they co-exist? Perhaps those who deny others the freedom to express their religions should go back to a country that allows no freedoms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600181.post-76920833235345845292008-01-29T14:42:00.000-08:002008-01-29T14:42:00.000-08:00We are a democratic and secular society. There sho...We are a democratic and secular society. There should be no exception to the rule of law. If muslims want to wear hoods and masks and conceal their identity then they should go to a country that allows people to walk around in masks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com