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THE DARK SIDE OF "TRADITIONAL VALUES"
"In taking the good Mr. Goode to task for this stupidity, allow me first to slap all of you lefties around a bit for once again overgeneralizing when it comes to Values Conservatives by attempting to make the bad Mr. Goode a poster boy of sorts for that constituency."
"Whether this is their intent or not is a moot point. Their actions are having this affect. Whether it is the “no holds barred, anything goes†cesspool of a culture they have created via Hollywood or, in the name of “civil rights,†erecting a structure of separateness and discrimination via “affirmative action,†the left has done its best to destroy what many Americans cherish and believe in."
First I'd like to say that I am a "lefty" type, yet I do respect the rationale views of the author of this blog. I started reading back during Katrina and come back from time to time, and although I do not always agree with the postings (naturally),I do respect the honesty, common sense, intelligence, appreciation and respect for the US Constitution and intelligence that you exhibit.
Just one minor issue (and it is minor, and really not a big deal at all) I assume that you didn't intend to generalize and were merely using shorthand, but in the first paragraph you write that you don't want us lefties to use one guy's views of Islam as representing the right, but then later on (in the 2nd quoted paragraph) you go ahead and make a generalization about the left (via Hollywood eroding values).
I and the liberal people I know, have absolutely no problem with religion. Nor do we have any issue with say, nativity scenes, Merry Christmas, or displaying religious icons in public. Actually its only when people act like the Representatives and editorialists you discuss, do we lefties have a problem. Intolerance and some kind of religious litmus test flies directly in the face of the US Constitution and what this country was founded on. This we as Americans should pretty much all agree on despite our individual political and religious views.
We "liberals" embrace American values too. Like the aforementioned freedom to worship. Like the freedom of speech and the rest. Like being able to raise one's family in peace and safety.
As for the effect Hollywood has on morales, I am of the opinion that liberal and conservative have less to do with it and the actual motivation is money making. Sex and violence sell.
Well that's my 2¢. I wish everyone who may come across my silly post a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May next year be better for all of us.
Comment Posted By Pat DelVecchio On 22.12.2006 @ 11:24
