--- Thog of Cave People <thog_at_thogscave.net> wrote:
> > Never heard anyone refer to Pepe as a cartoon rapist
> and stalker
> > before now though, but the romantic idea of the guy
> determined to
> > win over the woman he loves has been soured and now
> he's just some
> > stalker and even showing a hint of determination gets
> you vilified.
>
> Yeah. I've always liked his character for the eternal
> optimism and
> "love above all" attitude.
>
> <Smiles, picks up "offensive" Pepe mug>
>
> "Yeah, and they can just go fuck themselves."
>
Political correctness has become so bad in Australia that
some kindergardens are no longer allowed to have 'Christmas
activities', many greetings cards don't say "Merry
Christmas", they say "Seasons Greetings" and Santa is no
longer allowed to say "Ho, Ho, Ho". But we are not allowed
to ask people to remove their 'religious headware' when
entering or participating at venues where this would
normally be deemed unsuitable. The 'foreigners' can tell
us how it is, but we can't tell them in our own country.
Now _that_ if really messed up.
Irrespective of my religious beliefs, Australia is a
Christian country, it is Christian holiday and has been
part of its culture for the last 200 years. I very much
believe "When in Rome, do as Romans do." I would expect
that if I went to Eygpt (predominantly Muslim), I would
respect their beliefs, whether I lived there permanently or
otherwise. The same should apply here - you fit in with
the people here - if you don't like it, feel free to leave.
People leave other countries to get away from strife -
leave the problems there - don't bring them with you! No,
we probably shouldn't go interefere with their
what-ever-system - if you want to, go back there!
Bit like joining this group - to quote Caleb "celebrating
anthropomorphic skunk vaginas" - if you don't like it, feel
free to spend time elsewhere! We are perfectly happy with
the way things are - you're welcome to bring new things to
the group, but don't change what fundamentally works!
You may have your soap box back now Pete...
Scrapper, Black Dragon, "If you do not believe in the gods,
leave them alone." - Chinese Proverb.
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