Supremes vote for religious bigotry

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

It's breathtaking, the carelessness of most of the lef tand even much of the right regarding Federal government overreach.

Heck, we think it's right, so everyone has to do it. Theocracy? No. More the ivory tower thinking that has overrun our formerly free government.

It doesn't matter what this guy thinks, it doesn't matter what he invests in. It's his money. It is literally his business.



Thank goodness they found that in the Constitution

Pete

The Thomas Jefferson that you are so fond of quoting wanted an 11th Amendment in the BOR that would restraining the power of corporations. I guess he foresaw the shit they would bring down upon us all if not restrained.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

It is a religious issue, not a criminal one.

Pete

If you really believe that we are having a special on the Bay Bridge this weekend.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

The law imposes duties, regardless of religion, and sometimes regulating the spending of 'one's own money.'

The 'his own money' argument indeed suggests he should be free of all such regulation. Should he not be able to advertise dishonestly, since he pays for the ads with 'his own money?' It being 'his own money,' can he dicide to pay his employees less-than-minimum wage?

As for religion, what if his religion justifies and even demands he advertise falsely and lower the wages?

You can't do anything you want because you are 'exercising your religion.' There is vast precedent for limiting religious practice, when it impact other people.

And of course, having your own money does not mean you can do as you please with it, in all respects. The law is the law; duty is duty. Same for everybody.

At least until the Roberts court came along.

Oh how true he and the others should be removed as they can hardly be said to be "on good behavior" as Article III demands

[donquixote99]

I suddenly sense a BIG profit opportunity! The owning class will be quick to see the possibilities here, now that their religion trumps other law....

Did you know that Star Trek actually revealed the ultimate troo religion? The "Church of the Ferengi" will open on Earth shortly! Tithing will not be optional....

Begin now to familiatize yourself with the holy "Rules of Acquisition." http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition

And just call me "Grand Nagus."

[piece-itpete]

Rob it might warm you to know I have come to believe we need to raise taxes on the wealthy a bit

Originally Posted by Ike Bana

Of course what pete. Go roll your eyes at your children.

I, for one, have had a fucking gutfull of your glib bullshit. Jesus christ man...if we were in a fishing boat together, I grab a beer out of the cooler, hand it to you and throw your ass in the lake.

At least I'd have the beer

Pete

[whell]

Originally Posted by merrylander

The Thomas Jefferson that you are so fond of quoting wanted an 11th Amendment in the BOR that would restraining the power of corporations. I guess he foresaw the shit they would bring down upon us all if not restrained.

BS alert. There were two amendments in the Bill of Rights that were not adopted with the original 10. One of the omitted articles, which deals with the size of electoral districts, has yet to be ratified. The other, which prohibits pay raises for Congress members until the next election takes place, was ratified in 1992 as the 27th Amendment.

http://teachinghistory.org/history-c...istorian/21861

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by whell

BS alert.

Your "BS alert" is rude BS, based on a obviously invalid argument. The existence of the two amendments you mention does not mean Jefferson didn't want the one to limit corporations.

[merrylander]

I did read somewhere that he wanted something along those lines however my statement about his views is correct;

http://www.thenation.com/blog/37038/...y-corporations

[piece-itpete]

Agreed. Either party would be hard pressed to claim Jefferson nowadays. He's like an old moonshiner defending his still

Pete

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Agreed. Either party would be hard pressed to claim Jefferson nowadays. He's like an old moonshiner defending his still

Pete

That was the original GW Pete. The stills at Mt. Vernon are there still.