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Anti-Bullying Speaker Curses Christian Teens[W:165; 667]

Imagine if someone gave a speech on the evils of the homosexual lifestyle and called kids who left "pansys"... The outrage would be screamed by the left from every mountain top, and be the topic of every morning and evening news program on the main stream networks for at least a week.


The hue and cry would be deafening. And again, we all know it.
 
You're right; it's not just gay kids who are picked on; it's anybody who's "different." B

ut some gay kids, and I emphasize "some," are targets. Everybody's in hormone hell and caught between being little kids and beginning to grow up, and those who are trying to self-define may find themselves very sexually threatened, especially by those gay students who are out.

I mean, there's a reason that guys call each other "faggot" as low insult and also as a "joke." They're worried, I think. There's a reason that straight girls will fool around with other girls.

I don't think this has much to do with religious belief. I myself have never heard of a Bible-based bashing. Any bullying of gay students is unacceptable, and I mean zero tolerance.

But it's important to remember too that gay-bashing is not widespread, that acceptance, or at least respectful tolerance, is far more common.

And also that suicide ideation is complex.
Not a little bit ironic that Dan Savage would behave like a classless moron and bully when speaking out against bullying. Rather than inspire positive change he engages in the same type of bull**** he pretends to bemoan. Then we have our own "gimmesomeclassbecauselordknowsthatswhatIlackmost" attacking a young lady here who has consistently presented herself and her arguments in a positive manner. He 'savages' her because she doesnt espouse HIS kind of angry militant hate filled intolerant rhetoric...hows that for some serious ****ing irony.
 
so, folks who think they should have the right to harrass, offend, and attack gay students because the Bible has homophobic passages, got upset that someone didn't agree with their enabling of bigotry?

You are presuming these Christian students attacked someone based on the existence of Bible passages.
 
hardcore

offensive

in your face


...but absolutely correct.

the Hypocrisy of those who want to live by the Bible when it comes to homosexuality but ignore 99% of all the other rules & regulations, is breathtaking.

If that's it, it wasn't hardcore or offensive and slightly "in your face". Bah...if we're going to go crazy for people "slamming" religion, or "bullying" theists, then let's make a good show about it. That clip was mostly just calm statements.
 
so, folks who think they should have the right to harrass, offend, and attack gay students because the Bible has homophobic passages, got upset that someone didn't agree with their enabling of bigotry?

The intolerant get their panties in a bundle when people won't tolerate them... Man up, ******s.
 
The intolerant get their panties in a bundle when people won't tolerate them... Man up, ******s.
The intolerant here attack someone that is gay but dares to see and do things a little differently. Dont you just hate insufferable intolerant ****heads? And of course...HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS that you know absolutely nothing about or if they even agree or disagree with you...for all you know they accept your homosexuality...but maybe dont like being berated at a JOURNALISM conference...oh yes...lets throw labels at them and call them pansies. Because calling people names while speaking out against bullying...that is brilliant.
If you werent so repulsive your hypocrisy would be hilarious.
 
To me, it's not just his words, but the fact he said them at a public High School. That makes what he said state sponsored hate speech.

The stupidity of your comments never ceases to amaze.

try to understand -- we don't tolerate intolerance. That's how we get rid of it.

Identifying and shaming evil = good.

That's the only reason I still post here on DP -- to identify and shame bad people. And badness is NOT a matter of opinion. It just is. If you don't accept gays and gay marriage, you're a homophobe (a form of ignorant bigotry) and should be shamed into acceptance or get out of our country.

It's not about 'opinion' or 'bible' of 'beliefs' -- it's about CORRECTING IGNORANCE.
 
The intolerant get their panties in a bundle when people won't tolerate them... Man up, ******s.



This is what you'd say to the kids that walked out on this guy?

These kids came with their teacher to an anti-bullying seminar/conference, they walked out when they were "bullied" by the speaker. And your answer to them is "Man up, ******s."?
 
This is what you'd say to the kids that walked out on this guy?

These kids came with their teacher to an anti-bullying seminar/conference, they walked out when they were "bullied" by the speaker. And your answer to them is "Man up, ******s."?
Of course. Hazlnut is one of those liberals that think homosexual slurs are the highest form of insult you can make towards others. Its not the first time he has done it...certainly wont be the last. Pretty funny when you think about it!
 
That's because in today's world you can call Christians anything you want and get away with it. It's done in all the best circles and very, very acceptable, you know.

Thats why bashing name calling...false accusations and badgering and labeling have just the oppsite effect the harrassers are looking for
 
Dan Savage is an activist for the gay community. He was addressing a specific problem - bullying against gay teens. It's weird that you think he can't address bullying against gays specifically and that he has to validate you by talking about non-gay bullying too? Do you also believe that doctors have to address all medicine when they give speeches or can they talk about their specialties?

And when did race enter this. Am I in the twilight zone?

Personally I think when it comes to bullying we shouldn't focus on protecting one group from bullying. That's what I currently think. Medicine is a bit different from bullying.

Instead of bringing light to the fact that gay children are bullied, I think it's better, fairer, to bring to light that not just gay but many types of children are bullied. Otherwise some groups of children are given more attention over others.

I added in race because, imo, some in the far-left demonize the straight, white male Christian.

Christians who use their religion to deny gays the same legal recognition as everyone else get offended when they're told their beliefs are nothing more than bull****. Christian Victim Complex at its best.

It's pretty unfair to just call them "bull****," or make up some fabricated complex.

Lol sure. "Abused". Your victim complex is showing.

Since you aren't a psychologist, it's neither fair nor intellectually honest to start calling names. If you have valid points to make I'd be more than willing to discuss them.

Their views, their belief system, was being challenged. You guys can handle that...yes? Oh snap....apparently not.

Do you think every group of people shouldn't be offended, but sit down and handle it? If some racist skin-head was on stage making similarly offensive comments to, say, black folk, should the people in the audience just remain sitting and handle it. If you think they should just not be offended, I'd be more persuaded by your words if liberals in general followed suit.

I think it was the course of wisdom to civilly leave; that totally shuts down any chance of a confrontation. It's my firm belief their decision was mature, civil, and wise.
 
Thats why bashing name calling...false accusations and badgering and labeling have just the oppsite effect the harrassers are looking for

I agree with you.

Every single member of our society should have the tact and common decency to not be a jerk. Simply put, be civil and listen to your ideological opponent. If that opponent is being an ass, exercise your free right to leave. Calling me a hateful and zealous bigot because I view homosexuality as a sin isn't going to earn you my respect. Giving me general respect and courtesy, while civilly refuting my arguments/belief, will earn you my deepest respect.
 
The intolerant here attack someone that is gay but dares to see and do things a little differently. Dont you just hate insufferable intolerant ****heads? And of course...HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS that you know absolutely nothing about or if they even agree or disagree with you...


There is no 'agree' or 'disagree'. The sun is up or the sun is down. People against homosexual marriage and/or adoption for ANY reason, or belief... no matter how they justify their "thoughts"... They are BIGOTS. They are HOMOPHOBES and should not be tolerated.
 
This is what you'd say to the kids that walked out on this guy?

These kids came with their teacher to an anti-bullying seminar/conference, they walked out when they were "bullied" by the speaker. And your answer to them is "Man up, ******s."?


Racist, bigoted, and homophobic so-called "Christians" should not be so thinned skinned.

Is that better than 'man up'?

Americans do not have to tolerate intolerance. Period.
 
Hope this guy never gets paid to speak again.

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What I love about these FOX NEWS sites, reading the comments, you get a good sampling of the GOP's Id. The unsensored, unfiltered thoughts of the right and far-right.


Americans have to realize who we're dealing with in (f)maggots like this and all the other cockroaches, Commies, and America haters that helped put an illegal Kenyan Muslim Marxist racist Chicago street monkey in OUR White House.

James Kormanec its because homo's have issue's in there heads. I still think gay dating should be out of the question. in the 40's, 50's an 60's everyone was close to the bible and believed that being gay was a sin (it still is). What changed all that? That would be drugs an crack from the late 60's.

Our Muslim president hates Christians, Jews, people with wealth, white people,and
America. This is Obamas hope and change!
 
There is no 'agree' or 'disagree'. The sun is up or the sun is down. People against homosexual marriage and/or adoption for ANY reason, or belief... no matter how they justify their "thoughts"... They are BIGOTS. They are HOMOPHOBES and should not be tolerated.

But that statement in itself is ignorant and bigoted in that you utterly refuse to understand their pov. Instead of trying to gain a better understanding you label them and call them name; that's no better than those "christians' who lambast and name-call homosexuals.


Racist, bigoted, and homophobic so-called "Christians" should not be so thinned skinned.

Maybe homosexuals as well, per your argument, shouldn't be so thin-skinned, like Dan Savage.

Or maybe all people in general shouldn't be so thin-skinned.

It'd be great if all of us could respectfully discuss our views without calling names or being an asshole.
 
What I love about these FOX NEWS sites, reading the comments, you get a good sampling of the GOP's Id. The unsensored, unfiltered thoughts of the right and far-right.

Why would you even bring this up when people could just as easily do the same with the left/far-left?

Yes, it's true there are biased partisans on both side of the political spectrum.
 
But that statement in itself is ignorant and bigoted in that you utterly refuse to understand their pov.

There is no POV. The sun is either up or the sun is down. Intolerance is anti-Christian and anti-American and NO AMERICAN should tolerate it. If that means shaming so-called "christians" into complying with real Christian values, then so be it.

If you're homophobic or racists, try to no be so thin-skinned when we call you out and expose you for who you are.

BTW - look up the word "bigoted" in a dictionary.

No Heterosexual or Homosexual should have to tolerate homophobia and bigotry. Period. There is no POV.
 
Why would you even bring this up when people could just as easily do the same with the left/far-left?

I think you'll find their comments spineless, toothless, and otherwise harmless. (for the most part)
 
There is no 'agree' or 'disagree'. The sun is up or the sun is down. People against homosexual marriage and/or adoption for ANY reason, or belief... no matter how they justify their "thoughts"... They are BIGOTS. They are HOMOPHOBES and should not be tolerated.

Hazlnut...Ive just lost alot of respect for you...with that utterly twofaced bs statement...
 
I think you'll find their comments spineless, toothless, and otherwise harmless. (for the most part)

You live in a lalaland somewhere where strange voices tell you...your always right....
 
Racist, bigoted, and homophobic so-called "Christians" should not be so thinned skinned.

Is that better than 'man up'?

Americans do not have to tolerate intolerance. Period.


Did you read the part about these were kids this bully was talking about? But I guess it's real easy to bullying kids, right? Hell it's done everyday in school, probably from people with your same sentiments.

I guess I gave adults "lefties" to much credit.
 
There is no 'agree' or 'disagree'. The sun is up or the sun is down. People against homosexual marriage and/or adoption for ANY reason, or belief... no matter how they justify their "thoughts"... They are BIGOTS. They are HOMOPHOBES and should not be tolerated.

You have no idea how those students felt about gay marriage. You also gloss over the asshole on this site that attacked a PROPONENT and advocate of gay marriage because she wasn't militant enough. You embody and espouse dickhead behavior. Save your hate filled rhetoric for the guy you opted for for president...and will again in November. I DO love POS hypocrites.
 
Of course. Hazlnut is one of those liberals that think homosexual slurs are the highest form of insult you can make towards others. Its not the first time he has done it...certainly wont be the last. Pretty funny when you think about it!



Well bulling kids is what I call and "easy kill". They don't have to ability to fight back real well, so they're easy targets. But for an adult to do this is stupid, ignorant and cowardly.
 
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