Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by The Modern Humorist at 12:54 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 And that will be the death of us. I was thinking about this after I read that on the new season of America's Next Top Model, there will be a transgendered boy (who is now a girl) in the competition. I have nothing against these people, but it made me think, where does America draw the line? When is something unacceptable? We even make excuses for those who go postal and go on killing sprees. "It's because they were lonely" or "It's because he was an outcast". Where is the line drawn in America? Can anyone name something in America that is truly considered unacceptable, and doesn't have 50 "Pro-whatever" people arguing for it? -- Posted by Bearsy at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights. -- Posted by flanders5t6 at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 and notice... only in America do people go on killing sprees... -- Posted by look over here at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 You're comparing being transexual to being a mass murderer? For as much as I'm creeped out by trannies, that's just stupid. -- Posted by the raven at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 You have no problem with them, yet you end up making this topic, and asking yourself those questions? Seems quite hypocritical. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 I dont see the problem with that -- Posted by Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights. Exactly. Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either. duh. -- Posted by The Modern Humorist at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from look over here at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 You're comparing being transexual to being a mass murderer? For as much as I'm creeped out by trannies, that's just stupid. Re-read that. I wasn't comparing them directly. -- Posted by The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights. Exactly. Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either. duh. That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? -- Posted by hotsaucii princess at 12:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 well i thinks its realy messd up how they onli ahve sinny modeling shows thts really dumb so if there letting tht happen why cantt trans gendered ppl be on there too -- Posted by Natsy at 12:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they? -- Posted by grinzbie at 12:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 I think that it is good that people in america are so open minded and not critical to people like that. Even to people in other situations. There are some wuidlines to what is acceptable though, gay marriage is still a controversey. -- Posted by SpM at 12:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 There is a very big difference between saying "there was a reason this person snapped and went on a killing spree" and saying "hey, killings sprees, no big deal right?". -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.    Exactly.    Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.    duh. That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because as long as it doesnt hurt anyone else, whos to tell others how to live? -- Posted by Permious at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 The fucking Netherlands don't tolerate anyone and we sure as fuck don't. wtf op -- Posted by Wakeupcall at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.    Exactly.    Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.    duh. That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because we need to find a line which lets people be themselves - providing it doesn't hurt other people, and also to try and understand and help other people who may do bad things, for whatever reason. -- Posted by tenchi1084 at 1:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 believe it or not, other countries(such as japan) has even a greater tolerance than we do.  we're lying to ourselves by saying we're the most tolerant country in the world these days. -- Posted by The Modern Humorist at 1:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.     Exactly.     Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.     duh.    That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because as long as it doesnt hurt anyone else, whos to tell others how to live? Once again, not the point. I'm not telling them, or anyone else how to live. I am simply asking, where does America draw the line? I appreciate that America is so open minded, but I think that we also have no boundaries. And knowing human nature, people will take it too far. -- Posted by Miden at 1:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 2:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they? Some states still have the death penalty, but they dont ever use it. and no, most pedophiles are released after a few years imprisonment. -- Posted by look over here at 1:02 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 4:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.     Exactly.     Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.     duh.   That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because as long as it doesnt hurt anyone else, whos to tell others how to live? Once again, not the point. I'm not telling them, or anyone else how to live. I am simply asking, where does America draw the line? I appreciate that America is so open minded, but I think that we also have no boundaries. And knowing human nature, people will take it too far. Where the fuck are you getting that idea? Since when is America accepting of school shootings and acts of terrorism? -- Posted by Gods Child123 at 1:04 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 i don't agree with the theory that u r born to b gay thats like saying Ur born a Christian -- Posted by The Modern Humorist at 1:05 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from look over here at 1:02 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 4:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.         Exactly.         Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.         duh.        That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because as long as it doesnt hurt anyone else, whos to tell others how to live?    Once again, not the point. I'm not telling them, or anyone else how to live.    I am simply asking, where does America draw the line?    I appreciate that America is so open minded, but I think that we also have no boundaries. And knowing human nature, people will take it too far. Where the fuck are you getting that idea? Since when is America accepting of school shootings and acts of terrorism? Accepting as in, there's always a reason, an excuse. People can avoid jail time if they plead as "mentally ill". He had a reason. He was crazy, etc. etc. Accepting as in, the blame never seems to fall on the individual himself. It falls on society, his parents, how he was treated. In that case, I simply think that people should be condemned and get many years, or the death penalty. None of this "insanity" stuff. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 1:05 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 1:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 12:59 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from The Modern Humorist at 12:57 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Wakeupcall at 12:56 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 12:55 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Being transgendered doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.     Exactly.     Having a sense of compassion for other human beings doesn't either.     duh.   That wasn't the point of this post. The point was, America keeps drawing the line further and further. Everything is "acceptable". Why is that? Because as long as it doesnt hurt anyone else, whos to tell others how to live? Once again, not the point. I'm not telling them, or anyone else how to live. I am simply asking, where does America draw the line? I appreciate that America is so open minded, but I think that we also have no boundaries. And knowing human nature, people will take it too far. It shouldnt have a line. Thats what America is about -- Posted by Natsy at 1:06 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 2:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they? Some states still have the death penalty, but they dont ever use it.   and no, most pedophiles are released after a few years imprisonment. shit... ok america has no limits xx so what about baby murderers? -- Posted by JeanClaude at 1:15 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they? Pedophilia is not a crime in any state.   -- Posted by Miden at 1:18 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:06 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 2:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they?    Some states still have the death penalty, but they dont ever use it.  and no, most pedophiles are released after a few years imprisonment. shit... ok america has no limits xx so what about baby murderers? yeah murders are punished decently usually. A baby killer would get life in prison most likely. There are alot of dangerous people who are let off too easy though. -- Posted by Natsy at 1:20 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:18 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:06 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Miden at 9:01 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 2:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they?   Some states still have the death penalty, but they dont ever use it.       and no, most pedophiles are released after a few years imprisonment.    shit... ok america has no limits xx    so what about baby murderers? yeah murders are punished decently usually. A baby killer would get life in prison most likely.     There are alot of dangerous people who are let off too easy though.   that's it, i'm never going to america   -- Posted by Natsy at 1:21 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 9:15 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they? Pedophilia is not a crime in any state. are you serious???   -- Posted by JeanClaude at 1:22 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 4:21 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 9:15 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they?    Pedophilia is not a crime in any state.   are you serious??? I believe you're referring to child molestation. Pedophilia is being attracted to children; nobody ever went to prison for being attracted to anything. At least not in America.  I mean, not anytime recently at least. -- Posted by Wakeupcall at 1:39 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 1:22 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 4:21 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from JeanClaude at 9:15 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 Quote: from Natsy at 3:58 pm on Sep. 3, 2008 um... pedophiles? they have the death sentence for them in some states, don't they?   Pedophilia is not a crime in any state.    are you serious???   I believe you're referring to child molestation. Pedophilia is being attracted to children; nobody ever went to prison for being attracted to anything. At least not in America. I mean, not anytime recently at least. It depends how recently you mean. Think Oscar Wilde. Pages: 1 2  Next