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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

at least I dont gamble anymore, gotta give me that

You blew 11 grand at online poker in two hours two weeks ago and were borderline suicidal.
All that means is that you don't have any money left to gamble now.
Thats not quitting Jerry. That would be like a guy trapped on a mountain with no food saying he went on a diet.

[Seattleallstar]

Originally Posted by oracle80

You blew 11 grand at online poker in two hours two weeks ago and were borderline suicidal.
All that means is that you don't have any money left to gamble now.
Thats not quitting Jerry. That would be like a guy trapped on a mountain with no food saying he went on a diet.

i havent bet on a single horse since BC day

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Somerfrost,
That's an interesting take...and I agree with most of it.
Seems that many believe deeply in their own "god (s)". More than willing to sacrifice others on the altars of their own creation.
Perhaps I simplify too much.
Yet, therein the "problem", the justification, the excuses, self-righteousness, the "offense", everything we all wish others to allow to us that we seek to deny for them.
"Who cares"?
I do.

When I say "who cares", I'm referring to a person's right to self-expression. I have no problem with folks who feel the Confederate flag represents rebellion and individualism, I think it is a rather benign symbol at this point in history! Obviously at this time of the year, I am confronted by a multitude of religious symbols that represent beliefs different from my own...but again, why should I care? I'm comfortable with my beliefs and I'm willing to accept open display of other's beliefs...I guess since I believe that all religions worship the same god, it is less offensive to me than were I an atheist or a fundamentalist Christian or a Islamic purist. Now when the families of soldiers are denied the right to display a pentagram on their headstones...that's a different matter!

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

When I say "who cares", I'm referring to a person's right to self-expression. I have no problem with folks who feel the Confederate flag represents rebellion and individualism, I think it is a rather benign symbol at this point in history! Obviously at this time of the year, I am confronted by a multitude of religious symbols that represent beliefs different from my own...but again, why should I care? I'm comfortable with my beliefs and I'm willing to accept open display of other's beliefs...I guess since I believe that all religions worship the same god, it is less offensive to me than were I an atheist or a fundamentalist Christian or a Islamic purist. Now when the families of soldiers are denied the right to display a pentagram on their headstones...that's a different matter!

Thanks for clarifying.
Your "key word" is "accept".
We all need more of that. Thanks.