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I had read that he was suspended from school for possession of a controlled substance (drugs), but I do not know if this is true. As to why he was in a gated community, his dad lived there (not sure if he was divorced or not, though the fact that his mother has a different last name may indicate that). Treyvon Martin was supposedly there to watch a basket ball game on TV, and during the half time break went to the gas station to buy drinks/snacks and was killed by Mr Zimmerman on his back. Ok. The articles I read did not mention his father lived in the gated community.

I don't think it was wise for Obama to say if he had a son he would LOOK like Travyon. Actually, if he did have a son, I doubt he would be similiar to Trevyon's background. The emphasis was on the racial-ness/blackness of Travyon. In my opinion, he could have gone without saying that while being empathetic for the family who lost the boy AND remind everyone else that we still adhere to innocent until proven guilty and we still have civil laws. No mob vigiliantism. Gather the facts etc. I can't help but to think of the old days... you know those days where white females who were said to be raped or molested or *gasp* flirted with by black men... can you imagine the furor if the mayor said to the media: "if I had a daughter, she would look like Sue-Ann. This is a tragedy..." And there would be white men screaming for mob justice and of course, someone would have the idea to spread out the information where the "accused" lived with his family. Happened more than once. Hate groups would rattle noise and make threats. Sound familiar? It is wrong either way.

The hoodies are a gangsta shout-out. I lived in North Central Fl for years. I lived close to the borderline "bad part" of town which was an university town (btw). I went to a desegregated school/highschool because I was in the deaf program and 2. I was zoned for that school district. So, I had pretty much a large interaction with African-Americans and had good friends from them. Most did not wear hoodies UNLESS they were into gangsta rap or wanted to be "cool" . This time of year, you usually don't wear hoodies unless it was extremely windy or cold for the season. Most African-American boys I know growing up wore a shirt/tank-top with shorts or baggy pants which incidentally weren't that much different from the white or hispanic boys/other ethnicities. I often saw FuBu shirts etc. I heard somewhere that he had been suspensed from school recently before the incident. I don't recall it was said for what reason. And, what was he doing in a gated community? At first, the articles I read didn't mention the "gated community" but in a neighborhood near a gas/service station. But now I see some people are mentioning the gated community If it was really a gated community then how did he get in? Did he have someone he knew who lived in that community? There are questions to be sure and yes, an investigation needs to be done. But the blood calling out for Zimmerman is not what we need at this point nor disclosing his address for others to go vigiliate style.

Is there a law that the bible cannot be read out loud at a DMV office? Guess the scope of "free speech" is getting narrower.

There was a piece of the news today about Roseanne Barr tweeting the mistaken address of Zimmerman's family. She backtracked then later reportedly said she would go to Zimmerman's house if he was not dealt with. I find the irony is so thick with those people ranting for Zimmerman's house address to be distributed to the public before he is even tried innocent or guilty and their reaction to Travyon/Zimmerman incident. Hello?

I concur with Fez. It just can't work.

I'll join!

Not at all. I believe that some of them are very intelligent. Ron Paul for example, has a large amount of education, being a doctor. I would never dream of insulting his intelligence. Of all the candidates he is one that is never caught in a double bind. However, none of them have the perfect combination of principles, intelligence, charisma and a strong political base on which to win a general election. Going back to the Ron Paul example, he simply does not have the political base to win the GOP nomination let alone the general election. He is just viewed (correctly or incorrectly) as way too radical. I see. It struck me amusing how you phrased it. It appeared to imply some may lack intelligence. Ron Paul may make some sense in SOME areas but there are quite a number of people who think he is nuts.

I remember the brouhaha over the nativity scene. Well, I pray that this reaches his heart and cause him to rethink his stance on Jesus.

Before we descend on the le Francais for anti-semitism, we should remember that quite a number of European countries had policies semming from anti-semitism on the Jews for centuries. This is nothing new. There are anti-semitic incidents on the rise in Europe. The French can be quite insular and prideful of their heritage/culture but not ALL individuals (who are/of French ancestry) are extremely standoffish. Even here in Louisiana and in Quebec- some people STILL identify with France, French ancestry, and Catholicism etc. I have my doubts that it will ever die out. LOL. I have to say, I hope it does not to a degree. I remember a French poster on a board I was on some years ago who commented that there are some issues with Muslim immigrants who come in the country and a lot of people ( seems he meant rural people) didn't appreciate the intrusion. As for Fort Hood- *snorts*. It was obvious what the incident was. Political-correctness can be quite detriminental and I believe it was so with the Ft. Hood incident.

I am not too knowledgeable about Syria in particular but if I was Israel then I would HESTITATE to even consider making the FSA an ally against the Assad regime. I have my doubts that these people will honor their promise to Israel once they complete their objective in ousting Assad. Did Israel EVER have Assad in the first place? I don't think so.

Are you saying none of these men are intelligent?

Might as well bring lunch bags to school.

I guess the other posters knew what I was referring to- so thank you guys for posting the info. I was away all morning so I didn't get to return until now. I googled Deaf and sterilization: http://www.eugenicsarchive.org/html/eugenics/essay8text.html http://www.ushmm.org/research/center/presentations/discussions/details/2001-08-14/ There's more but I don't want to overload with info. You can check out on Google or even look up books. Unforunately, there are ample resources to read about American eugenics and its influence on the Nazi T-4 programs. American eugenics was not the only factor but there were other factors that led many scientists in Germany to absorb this kind of view to "better" the Germans. The deception was we need to cleanse all those people that eat at society because we are then required to take care of them instead of doing so, sterilize them and then kill them systematically. Deaf people did die during the Holocaust however, they started with the prisoners then moved onto the easily targeted (mental ill, chronically sick, disabled etc), political prisoners, then the Final Solution was implemented for the Jews. The previous groups were almost like training ground for the horrors of the Final Solution. Not too many people realized what was going on because the premise was assumedly for the good of society. The whole topic of sterilization plays into man's idea that he is the best judge who deserves what done to them when we all need to realize that can be dangerous.

The deal is that adults who are mentally unable to give informed consent (think, mental retardation) often require sterilisation because they are not emotionally / physically able to deal with fertility or as in the case of women, menstruation. There are means of making them sterile, which is performed without informed consent only when informed consent cannot be given, and then, only with permission of the guardian. Sounds like an article attempting to create hysteria about eugenics where there is none. Secondly, this was a draft submission, it isn't our law yet, that I know of, and even if it was, I really don't know that I object too much. Mental health really does impact informed consent and I find it fine that a chief psychiatrist would make the best decision for the patient in the absence of informed consent. I see, thanks. I just wondered. We have had bad experiences with involuntary sterilization on targeted population in the US in the past due to eugenic-type mindset. The thinking is still around. Personally, as a deaf person I am VERY leery on sterilization.

I came across this in the news online. It does not seem to be Christian-based but I was curious to see if this is indeed the case or not. Anyone from Australia can comment on this?? http://www.naturalnews.com/035185_Australia_sterilization_children.html

After doing a bit of research, I learned that she's been engaged several times, but never married. I won't even hazard to guess the extent of those relationships. I'm not familiar enough with Coulter to know - or care - about whether or not she regularly "consummates" her engagements or not. Not my business. I've seen her on miscellaneous TV shows and appreciate some of what she has to say. I also actually respect the fact that she at least is consistent in her words and behavior, though I may not personally condone them. I am increasingly sick and tired of "conservatives" who profess to think and believe one thing, but cave to pressure to keep those views silent or to "hedge their bets" just so they can go along with the "party" line. I am a conservative, but I'm getting increasingly sick of the overall behavior and policies of the Republican party. I just happen to think the Democrats are actually worse, to a small degree. Basically, I think they all stink to high heaven and would love to see every single career politician out of a job. But I digress. One other thing I came across while researching Coulter is this quote of hers, which I suppose sums her up pretty clearly, at least from her point of view. Thanks. I have to say that last quote did make me chuckle.

I bet there would be many many many shocked faces.

What history of affairs? I am aware of Coulter for time being and even her detractors I've spoken to never raised this topic. If they knew they would have.

Yes, I do notice that they (not all but quite a number of them) do feel the need to rail against something they claim does not exist or cannot prove to exist. I would think they would ignore the blessing and go their merry way in ignorance but Romans explains the nature of the sinner- they wouldn't like hearing that they are without excuse for not "knowing" God exist.

Ah, I see 250,000 issue stated again on this board. *shakes head*

I saw this on another board that was posted by a retired nurse/hospital administrator. An excellent lady. She is horrified with the speed we're going downwinds. I've been saying this for a while now. I chose NOT to abort my daughter. I found out later that people were saying I should have and they had the nerve to "oooh and ahhh" over her when she was visiting her father. Yeah, I REMEMBER what they said behind my back. I believe God blessed me for my choice of not choosing to murder my child. Check out this lady's blog... she sees no woman needs ever to be apolegtic for having an abortion for ANY reason. Hypothetically, I can kill my kid if I don't want her to have an unwanted gene or psychological condition or social condition and not be sorry for it. Kill one argument with another argument. http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/03/14/choice-words-about-abortion-0 I post this just to show how some take it so far to justify anything. I'm currently taking Women's Studies in my senior year. It is quite eye-opening. I did comment on some issues that rubbed wrong with few gals.

Bingo.

Oh, I'm curious too, to hear the answer. *whistling*

I have yet to meet one who possess a bit more sense. I tend to find it is a little bit more in the reverse. Just a tad bit.