This can certainly be applied to many areas in our present modern world. I do not need to write anything specific here, it applies to every continent of this planet. People were ostracised by people of faith, because of their scientific proofs on the shape of the earth, regardless of what any other sources said.

Its shameful to think you can try to change other peoples opinions, if they are wrong than let them be wrong for it is of their own free will. Don't prosecute those who have more faith then you will ever have, just because you do not believe. Don't take your anger out on us just because we are different. Even so, why can't we live in peace with each other. I feel this way and i am only 12 years old. I believe and you will only realise the truth when it's too late.

And here: http://www.fayettevillenc.com/article?id=232506 Sampson superintendent backs Christian’s suspension

Hey, Dick. Look over here: http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jun-17-Sat-2006/news/8014416.html

The United States was founded on Christian principles. When complete neutrality toward religion exists we will be a police state.

yes jeremy bentham was abolutely 100% right. the terrible problems we face today have all been fostered by the indoctrination of children (and adults) in various fundamentalisms

Government should have NOTHING to do with religion. A politician can have religious beliefs which guide their decision, but politics and religion should mix like oil and water. (Mike- your comment is a waste of bandwidth)

Yes, the power mad United States is just running around the world, helter skelter, attacking perfectly innocent, beloved Middle East dictators with no provocation at all. Hmmm, I can't seem to remember. Wasn't there some kind of provocation about five years ago? September something or other, I believe. Naw. Couldn't be. Everyone say it with me: Blood for oil....Blood for oil.

Mike from Norwalk has been wearing his tin foil hat too long. The government is not competent enough to pull off a supposed conspiracy of that size. It may work in the movies, but it never does in real life.

Dufus

I like Bill, but damn this is a stupid quote!

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1911, Turkey established gun control. . From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1938, Germany established gun control. . From 1939 to 1945, 13 million Jews and others, who were unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1935, China established gun control. . From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1964, Guatemala established gun control. . From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1970, Uganda established gun control. . From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1956, Cambodia established gun control. . From 1975 to 1977, one million “educated” people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. The number of defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: ABOUT 55 MILLION! So, the next time someone tries to tell you that this country needs MORE gun control laws, ask them: “Who do YOU want to round up and exterminate?”

Huey had a head full of half truths and he spread a lot of hate and deceit against any authority which limited Huey. Had he turned his energy toward building and encouraging, he could have been a protege of Dr. M.L. King

I'm SURE all of that pot is Certified Organic.

It is beautiful! i like it very much

The German woman does not smoke! And if she does, she must be Jewish.

Now now only the ignorant man becomes angry (Indian Wisdom) I think we need a little of that. In matters of conscience, the law of the majority has no place - Gandhi

I believe in that quotation.

And here in America... King George rides again...

Abusers of anything are often a danger to the public. However, a user is not necessarily an abuser.

....and that is just the tip of the iceberg.

And there you have it in a nutshell!

Paranoia from a man near the top and rightfully so!

ABSOLUTELY!

Bravo to this quote and Bravo to you David.