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LanternWaste

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36. Literalism is a convenient thing...

Thu Dec 28, 2017, 04:02 PM

Dec 2017

"But his own holy book denounces the practice of public prayer!"

Literalism is a convenient thing... we mock others for its use when we practice the same; only our biases maintain the pretense of difference.

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Preacher fights ban on spreading gospel on Atlanta sidewalks [View all] Judi Lynn Dec 2017 OP

Most of the time these bans are in result of... Xolodno Dec 2017 #1

Throw him in jail until the Second Coming Angry Dragon Dec 2017 #2

sounds like a good idea Matthew28 Dec 2017 #3

Gosh, this guy needs to get a little solidarity from the Church of Satan! TygrBright Dec 2017 #4

As an agnostic with absolutely no interest in his message........ Red Mountain Dec 2017 #5

They already have churches, mosques, temples, and the Houston astrodome Submariner Dec 2017 #6

1st amendment protects their right to free speech melm00se Dec 2017 #7

Perhaps atreides1 Dec 2017 #11

Rights have no meaning if they aren't protected for those you disagree with. X_Digger Dec 2017 #17

Disturbing the Peace and harassment of others is not protected speech. MarcA Dec 2017 #18

Ahh, the cop's trump card -- 'disturbing the peace'. It means whatever the fuck the cops says. X_Digger Dec 2017 #19

A lawyer stating that his client "only speaks loud enough to be heard MarcA Dec 2017 #21

Not familiar with actual 'disturbing the peace' charges, are you? X_Digger Dec 2017 #22

"But it's always surprising to see DU'ers on the wrong side of civil liberties." mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2017 #33

Sadly, we have always had a certain number of "Ronald Reagan liberals": friendly_iconoclast Dec 2017 #39

Don't talk jl_theprofessor Dec 2017 #23

Literalism is a convenient thing... LanternWaste Dec 2017 #36

There's a proper place to exercise that right. SergeStorms Dec 2017 #28

He has the right to free speech anywhere in the public arena ClarendonDem Dec 2017 #29

Yes, actually, you can. Stop using that example. It's an odious case that was overturned 40 yrs ago. X_Digger Dec 2017 #30

Facts, as presented in the article, are: melm00se Dec 2017 #31

And your problem is? shenmue Dec 2017 #8

And we already have DU and Daily Kos so we are fine too. Kaleva Dec 2017 #10

As long as their not making a nuisance of themselves... paleotn Dec 2017 #13

There is no right to not be offended. Get over it. n/t X_Digger Dec 2017 #20

You have no right in public jl_theprofessor Dec 2017 #25

I feel the same about politics: imaginary, self-destructive, more harm than good... LanternWaste Dec 2017 #35

All things religion set me off Submariner Dec 2017 #37

I agree Locrian Dec 2017 #9

He cant obstruct pedestrian traffic. djg21 Dec 2017 #45

Then he would not mind someone preaching some theology right beside him that goes against his own. keithbvadu2 Dec 2017 #12

Hand out heathenistic flyers in front of his church. paleotn Dec 2017 #14

Yes jl_theprofessor Dec 2017 #24

knowing a little abt Hotlanta,,,,,I bet the preacher was,,, Cryptoad Dec 2017 #15

Going to be a slam dunk win (says this atheist civil rights activist.) n/t X_Digger Dec 2017 #16

I hate everything these preachers rant about... brooklynite Dec 2017 #26

Free Speech Roy Rolling Dec 2017 #27

When my dog spreads the gospel on the sidewalk, aka-chmeee Dec 2017 #32

oh wow. I love your sig line gif!! niyad Dec 2017 #41

what about MY right not to be annoyed by these spewing assholes? niyad Dec 2017 #34

You have no right not to be annoyed and/or offended friendly_iconoclast Dec 2017 #38

guess that means no dropping hot coffee or a cup of ice on them then. niyad Dec 2017 #40

Imitating the actions of a bunch of virulent racists? Really? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2017 #42

That would be assault. Go ahead and try. X_Digger Dec 2017 #43

Where is that right protected? Free clue: it isn't- it doesn't exist. X_Digger Dec 2017 #44

zoning laws... greggrose Dec 2017 #47

++++++ uppityperson Dec 2017 #48

Perhaps, since their friends, the "Right" invented them, aka-chmeee Dec 2017 #46

easy one to figure out bluestarone Dec 2017 #49