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Old 04-23-2009, 03:18 PM
 
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that is the most ridiculous statement that has ever been made in the history of the internet. first off, it's world class race baiting. second, there are plenty of programs that help minorities. thirdly, what gave you the impression that just because people dislike government, they hate blacks? get real.

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Sounds like the Army "money for college" program - minus the guns. I guess some people hate it because it might help a black kid.
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:19 PM
 
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There are just certain types of places from all sides that cannot be used for this bill (see below):
I can agree with all of those restrictions......but just how many non partisan, non religious, non lobbying organizations are there?

Look, I have kids who will no doubt be of an age to be a part of this. I have no problems with it, as it is not requiring them to work for a specific political/religous ideology.
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:24 PM
 
Location: Southcentral Kansas
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that is the most ridiculous statement that has ever been made in the history of the internet. first off, it's world class race baiting. second, there are plenty of programs that help minorities. thirdly, what gave you the impression that just because people dislike government, they hate blacks? get real.
You can't take the race card from the left because it is the most important card in their deck. On second thought, go ahead and tell them about how well they play that card.
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:25 PM
 
Location: NJ/NY
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I can agree with all of those restrictions......but just how many non partisan, non religious, non lobbying organizations are there?

Look, I have kids who will no doubt be of an age to be a part of this. I have no problems with it, as it is not requiring them to work for a specific political/religous ideology.
I think it's fair. Can't volunteer for an abortion clinic, but can't also volunteer for a place that requires religious services. In high school (13 years ago!), we had to do this to graduate. Most kids did a Midnight Run to help the homeless, did Habitat for Humanity, or volunteered at the local hospital or nursing home.
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:26 PM
 
Location: Southcentral Kansas
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I can agree with all of those restrictions......but just how many non partisan, non religious, non lobbying organizations are there?

Look, I have kids who will no doubt be of an age to be a part of this. I have no problems with it, as it is not requiring them to work for a specific political/religous ideology.
The most impressionable minds around are those of the teen years. Now put that fact to work with your statement about political/religious ideology and see what you find.
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:30 PM
 
Location: NJ/NY
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Southcentral Kansas
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I think it's fair. Can't volunteer for an abortion clinic, but can't also volunteer for a place that requires religious services. In high school (13 years ago!), we had to do this to graduate. Most kids did a Midnight Run to help the homeless, did Habitat for Humanity, or volunteered at the local hospital or nursing home.
What about the definition of mandatory and volunteer do you fail to understand.?
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:32 PM
 
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This sounds like fascism to me.
Could you quote the section or sections that sound like fascism to you?
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:32 PM
 
Location: NJ/NY
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What about the definition of mandatory and volunteer do you fail to understand.?
Where in this bill does it state is it "mandatory"?
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:32 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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If so, then you clearly have NO IDEA what fascism is.


Ken
Oh, I know. I have done my research, unlike you.
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