There are those that agree with this kind of brain dead analysis...

I receive many goofy right-wing emails every week, containing pieces like this. I save the good ones. The following might be my favorite. This was sent to me by a very conservative guy, who is always complaining about freedoms being taken away. My favorite part is bolded. We need to stand up for our freedom, by not allowing somebody the freedom to show a movie.

The right never wants to emulate those socialists in Europe, except for when it's convenient. I call this the Scorehead provision.

Subj: Going Beyond Disrespect

Going beyond disrespect

The movie " Corpus Christi " is due to be released this June to August. A disgusting film set to appear in America later this year depicts Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals! As a play, this has already been in theatres for a while. It's called " Corpus Christi " which means "The Body of Christ". It's revolting mockery of our Lord. But we can make a difference. That's why I am sending this e-mail to you. If you do send this around, we just might be able to prevent this film from showing in America . Let's stand for what we believe in and stop the mockery of Jesus Christ our Savior. Where do we stand as Christians? At the risk of a bit of inconvenience, I'm forwarding this to all I think would appreciate it, too. Please help us prevent such offenses against our Lord. There is no petition to sign, no time limit, or minimum number of people to send this to.. It will take you less than 2 minutes! If you are not interested and do not have the 2 minutes it will take to do this, please don't complain when God does not have time for you because He is far busier than we are. Hey, it's worth a shot! Apparently, some regions in Europe have already banned the film. All we need is a lot of prayer and a lot of e-mails.

JUST GET THE WORD OUT

In that case, it would seem they are calling for people to stand for what they believe in as Christians, not necessarily as Americans.

You are guaranteed certain rights as an American citizen. Rights which are not afforded by being affiliated with any religion.

The film maker has a right to make and show this movie, even if it offends Christians.

Agreed.

But, Christians would then have those same rights to protest it as being offensive - which is exactly what the filmmaker is aiming for, I would imagine.

Sure, but actively lobbying to stop a movie from being shown goes against everything for which this country stands. The guy who sent this email is often talking about our Constitutional rights being taken away by the evil Obama, so this smacks of hypocrisy.

I wonder if he would have the same feelings if some Muslims were outraged by a movie, or a cartoon image of their God? I doubt it.

OK. I didn't see anything about the Obama stuff. I was just commenting on the content of this email.

What's your take on it, RPB?

Oh and comparing people to animals is usually a poor choice

It worked for George Orwell.

I liked the Van Halen version of 1984 better

There are those that agree with this kind of brain dead analysis...

Seen this passed around the facebook. It panders to the ignorant. I am certain that if those that love this "factoid" found themselves in dire straits as many are they would feel differently.

OK. I didn't see anything about the Obama stuff. I was just commenting on the content of this email.

To say that Obama has not restricted the religious rights of Catholics and the Orthodox smacks of ignorance also.

There are those that agree with this kind of brain dead analysis...

The problem is the middle class see the people who pull up to a primary care station in a Mercedes then pull out their public Aid card when asked for insurance. Or see the guy pull out a stack of 100s to get his link card out to pay for food at Walmart.

They don't see our government paying 5,000 dollars for a box of nails or the millions in corporate welfare to bank representatives. It obviously cost a more, but it is not what people see.

To say that Obama has not restricted the religious rights of Catholics and the Orthodox smacks of ignorance also.

When I think of oppressed groups in this country, my short list starts and ends with the Catholics.

It's in the Constitution.

What's that LOL.

When I think of oppressed groups in this country, my short list starts and ends with the Catholics.