Does anyone else dislike the Mummers? (Philadelphia: to buy, cost of, business)

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

again.....the government represents EVERYONE! Even people YOU do not AGREE WITH!
Stop acting like only certain people have less rights than others. People YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH PAY TAXES TO THE GOVERNMENT!

No need to yell.
In a government which is a representative democracy, representatives of the people are democratically elected. Your voice is your vote.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

yet white, straight males get blamed for everything and do not have the same protections.
You cannot force the government to legistlate laws everytime some minority group or "victim" class
gets its feelings hurt. My rights don't end where your feelings start.

Generally speaking, when you have the most power, you get the most blame. And when you have the most privilege, you need the least protection.

And just for reference, the current US Congress is 80% white, 80% male, and 99% straight.

[Redddog]

99% straight?

Maybe 99% out of the closet.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by Redddog

99% straight?

Maybe 99% out of the closet.

Maybe. I guess that's their prerogative. But there's only 7 of 535 openly bi/gay.

[FKD19124]

so.....that means my rights should be stiffled because your feelings get hurt.

Originally Posted by rotodome

Generally speaking, when you have the most power, you get the most blame. And when you have the most privilege, you need the least protection.

And just for reference, the current US Congress is 80% white, 80% male, and 99% straight.

[jazzy jeff]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

so.....that means my rights should be stiffled because your feelings get hurt.

From a legal standpoint no one's rights are being stifled, at least as far as the topic on hand. Everyone has their right to freedom of speech. In this case government has very little involvement. The parade is funded by outside private entities, and if those entities wish to withdrawal support for something they may consider hate, that is their right as well. The city itself could never ban the parade as long as the marchers obtain the necessary permits and pay for cleanup and police overtime, just as all other city parades.

[MissClutterbuck]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

so.....that means my rights should be stiffled because your feelings get hurt.

No one is stifling anyone's right to act like a jerk on their own time.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by FKD19124

so.....that means my rights should be stiffled because your feelings get hurt.

Think of it this way. . .You don't have the right to yell Fire! In a crowded movie theater. The stampede could result in bodily injury. You don't have the right to insult people in an event that is sponsored by private companies because you could cost them money because of lost business. It's really very simple.

[FKD19124]

apples and oranges.
and where is it written I do not have the right to insult people? where is that law?
Again, you do not have the right to not be offended because you are a minority.

Originally Posted by southbound_295

Think of it this way. . .You don't have the right to yell Fire! In a crowded movie theater. The stampede could result in bodily injury. You don't have the right to insult people in an event that is sponsored by private companies because you could cost them money because of lost business. It's really very simple.

[rotodome]

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966
entry into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49

Article 19
1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference.
2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
3. The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary:
(a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others;
(b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.

Article 20
1. Any propaganda for war shall be prohibited by law.
2. Any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence shall be prohibited by law.