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It is sad when people murder. We must mourn with those who mourn. The pastor who planned on burning Qurans (Korans) today should be ignored. First, unless he steals the Qurans, he has to purchase them. This means that the pastor is supporting Quran printers, which is a good thing. Also, burning books? Really? He is definitely making a statement, but he communicates no intelligence. I would ask you to take some time to read the Quran today. Reach out to the Muslims in your community, and let them know you bear no ill will toward them or their religion. And one word on "the 1st 9/11." Some anti-Mo's made a movie a few years ago calling the Mountain Meadows Massacre the 1st 9/11. Apparently some of the documentation of the massacre that makes Mormons look really bad, was forged by the notorious Mark Hoffman. I'm not sure on the precise nature of the documents, but I imagine this, like most other horror stories about Mormons, has been exaggerated. Not that the ...

According to KSL, the “patriot” who put up this billboard has been “ watching radio and TV talk shows and is skeptical the center is supposed to promote peace. ” Thanks Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh, for trampling the freedom of religion in order to persecute Muslims. Here's commentary on what the billboardist has likely been watching: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Extremist Makeover - Homeland Edition www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Jon Stewart, once again, is a master teacher.

"Sadly, one thing that has entirely escaped modern American foreign policy is empathy" - Ron Paul "What if tomorrow morning you woke up to headlines that yet another Chinese drone bombing on US soil killed several dozen ranchers in a rural community while they were sleeping?" "Most Americans would not stand for it. Yet the above hypothetical events are similar to what our government is doing in Pakistan. " "I again made the point on the floor of the House that still no one seems to hear: What if this happened on US soil?" "If another nation committed this type of violence and destruction on our homeland, would we be at all interested in adopting their values?" "Sadly, one thing that has entirely escaped modern American foreign policy is empathy." "Without much humility or regard for human life, our foreign policy has been reduced to alternately bribing and bombing other nations, all with the stated goal of “promoting ...

U.S. troops began a massive withdrawal from Iraq. Iraqis celebrated. Happy Sovereignty Day. More pictures here

My friend Crystal asked me the difference between being proud of your country and being prideful. I found another helpful distinction: Patriotism vs. Nationalism. " Patriotism is the wholesome, constructive love of one's land and people. Nationalism is the unhealthy love of one's government, accompanied by the aggressive desire to put down others—which becomes in deracinated modern men a substitute for religious faith. Patriotism is an appropriate, indeed necessary, sentiment for people who wish to preserve their freedom; nationalism is not. " Quoted from Clyde Wilson, "The Yankee Problem in American History," in Wilson, Defending Dixie: Essays in Southern History and Culture p.198. Found cited in Hamilton's Curse by DiLorenzo, p.13.