Freedom rally - april 17th

[Will B]

Not only did Robertson’s sign have the n-word written on it, he had also misspelled it. The image plays into the worst stereotypes about Tea Partiers.

Yeah...he's not even bright enough to achieve moron status, but in his defense regarding the mispelling, go find the picture. I'm not going to post it here due to content. I'll paste a link, and you can choose to look at it or not...
http://washingtonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/teapartypic.jpg

He spelled it right, but apparently, some people told him to change it. The word you see is intentionally misspelled because in his narrow mind he thought this was less offensive. It is pasted over the other spelling.
According to the Washington Independant, he was booted from that particular rally. After figuring out that it was really as bad as it seemed, he Photoshopped the picture to where it said in spraypaint fashion..." I WORK 4 U". It took people about 1/10th of a second to figure that out.

Now...I'm not a tea partier, but one would have to think that those people who are would be smarter than to condone that behavior, or does that one incident make everybody who is a tea partier a racist. Sounds like sure fire stereotyping to me.

Unfortunately, this idiot will never be able to get beyond this issue. He needs to disappear.

 

[Mango]

Our country was founded by people who sought freedom OF religion - not freedom FROM religion. If you have read any history of our country's founding, you would have seen innumerable references to our Christian heritage. Just take a look at the monuments in Washington, DC and all of the references to Christianity incorporated in their construction. When the Constitution was being written, a citizen wanted to get a glimpse of George Washington and asked someone how he could distinguish Washington from the other members at the gathering of patriots, he was told to look for the man who kneels to pray to God.

Our country was founded on Christian principles, but we have always allowed others to worship as they wished. Now, we are at a crossroads where our freedom to worship as we desire is being threatened - if not downright outlawed. If ever there was a freedom to fight for, it is our freedom to worship God as we desire - just as every other religion is allowed to do.

Actually, most of our Founding Fathers were thought to be Freemasons. Freemasonry is a not a religion but worship in which men of all religions may unite. Matter of fact, Freemasonry is in direct conflict with the biblical teachings of Christianity. Masons require one to believe in God to be a member, but the person is never required to say what god he believes in.

There's also not a single reference to religion in the Constitution with the exception of "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States." A President does not even have to use the Bible during taking oath. It's a wholly secular document which strictly defines Federal powers and distribution amongst various branches.

So, I simply can not understand how your ability to practice Christianity is being hampered whatsoever. You didn't give any examples that would be unconstitutional to support your claim.

I do not take issue with American citizens rallying together for the betterment of our Nation if they have solutions to offer. I agree with some of the Conservative principles, like smaller government. But, if your religious ideals are indicative of most tea parties and exclusion outside of defining the rally as Christian, you lose credibility and lose potential supporters. Many religions share similar ideals as Christianity like respect for human life, dignity and acceptance.

 

[LuciferSam]

Actually, most of our Founding Fathers were thought to be Freemasons. Freemasonry is a not a religion but worship in which men of all religions may unite. Matter of fact, Freemasonry is in direct conflict with the biblical teachings of Christianity. Masons require one to believe in God to be a member, but the person is never required to say what god he believes in.

There's also not a single reference to religion in the Constitution with the exception of "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States." A President does not even have to use the Bible during taking oath. It's a wholly secular document which strictly defines Federal powers and distribution amongst various branches.

So, I simply can not understand how your ability to practice Christianity is being hampered whatsoever. You didn't give any examples that would be unconstitutional to support your claim.

This is about the time the Declaration of Independence suddenly becomes our governing document (according to some) due to the use of the word "Creator". I've tried to tell people that a governing document has to be amendable. In fact the DOI even says that changes to our method of governence should be made as necessary. The fact is, even if the Constitution had stated that we were a theocracy, I'm sure by now that would have been amended. The bottom line is that personal beliefs of our founders are immaterial to how we should be governed today.

 

[scooterbug44]

I have found no evidence that someone practicing Christianity is hampered.

Just that they can't keep projecting their views on others and requiring others to conform to their religious tenets.

 

[AndrewG]

 

[Will B]

I think they handled the situation perfectly!

 

[30ashopper]

The partiers are wising up!

 

[AndrewG]

I was thinking the same thing. If this we're a liberal protest and a far right winger was purposely trying to subvert their cause they wouldn't be able to control themselves and resort to violence.

Interesting how the MSM didn't report the attack that the occured to the Palin supporter in LA. They broke her leg, left her and her boyfriend bloody. The double standard is pathetic.

Gateway Pundit

Tea Party rallies are probably the most peaceful ever. All evidence points to the opposite of what the left is claiming. The best sign I saw read "it doesn't matter what this sign reads, we will still be labeled racists". So true, so very true.

 

[Yzarctoo]

I will bring some extra hooded white robes!

you do that Mr. Crab...what a simple, infected, sick, mind you have.

 

[AlphaCrab]

you do that Mr. Crab...what a simple, infected, sick, mind you have.

So you will be in attendance there also, great! Report back to us.