That’s your choice – but I think you know better, based on our exchanges here, on your blog and via private emails.

So – I would say to you – listen to what you are saying, what you are accusing me of, based on…what? Your fears or anger? But not based on what I’ve actually ever done OR said.

So I would say, calm down, the world isn’t ending, what Dann wrote doesn’t change anything – for better OR for worse.

And let me finish the CARNIVAL!!!

Don’t you worry, it will be pursued!

What kind of response is this Jill?
Do Christians, when they’ve had a tough day, use that phrase, ever?

Because if it’s okay for them to say it…

So with this line of thinking – you think since blacks use the “N” word amongst themselves – it is OK for everyone to use it?

Since homosexuals use derogatory terms & names to describe themselves within their circles – it is acceptable for all to use the same language?

I am quite confident that there are derogatory terms used within Jewish circles that if said by a non Jewish person would be found offensive… but your saying these derogatory words or statements should NOT be considered offensive.

So I can tell an off-color or religiously offensive Jewish joke – and that is OK?

Jill, listen to what you are saying!

King

The most important thing is: do Christians want an apology? If so, then pursue it.

I wouldn’t say it and I didn’t say it and I can’t really even figure out what was said.

Please – can we remember – even with Coulter? I said NOTHING. I didn’t ask for apologies bla bla bla.

Dave Stacy wanted a discussion – we had that.

Really – this stuff gets NUTS with the apology-asking – I’ve said that before.

Now – what I would like to know, however, is whether Christians ever use that expression?

As I wrote – I had to think about it for a minute, because it’s not my frame of reference.

Do Christians, when they’ve had a tough day, use that phrase, ever?

Because if it’s okay for them to say it…

Do you feel he owes Christians a public apology for these statements?

The MSM is trying to keep a lid on this – I for one will not allow that to happen!

You know as well as I do, if remarks like this were made about the Holocaust there would outrage! Everyone would be expected to condemn the person making the remarks.

Yet here, the top law dog of our state, the person to protect us from “Hate Speech,” the person who is supposed to be upholding the laws as far as tolerance of religion – and nothing is said.

Seems pretty hypocritical and like a double standard.

King

I can only tell you that, based on what you wrote, I can say with 100% certainty, I would never say anything like that, I don’t know anyone who would say anything like that and I actually had to think about it for a moment – because I’ve never heard anyone say that before anyway.

When I’ve had a bad day or been treated badly, let’s say – had more than my share of really nasty commenters at Wide Open?

I still can’t imagine reaching into my hyperbole bag and pulling that one out.

But I’m not Marc Dann.

But I don’t feel pride in a situation like this with the Imam. I’m not really sure how I feel or how to describe how I feel when something like that happens.

Being honest (as usual lol): relieved. I feel a sense of relief. But I also believe that there’s truth to saying, well – let’s see how he conducts himself – what do his current and future behaviors tell us.

But ok – he resigned. That’s fine.

I guess my concern is about misuse of such abilities we have as a group and misperceptions of the use of that ability – do you know what I mean?

I have no respect for people who through their weight around because they can. That is absolutely without value to me.

So judicious use of the power you describe is good. Otherwise, it causes me great concern.

Does that make sense?

I believe this guy was a sheep in wolf’s clothing. I am with Tom B pretty much on everything he says.

But I do need to ask a question….

I am wondering – with all the attention to being tolerant of other religion, what are the feelings of the Cleveland Jewish community about Marc Dann’s remarks about Good Friday?

In an email about a bad press day, Dann wrote – “Jesus had it better on good friday.”

King

However, I don’t read the ADL as saying Alzaree blames Jews – no no. I think he meant that his followers would, and beyond.

I don’t really know – I’m not familiar at all with the Muslim community here.

But I do understand, as I’ve intimated before, that when people use the anti-Semite arguments, against anyone, the first reaction would naturally be to assume it’s Jews pushing it. I believe what the ADL is saying, we weren’t the ones pushing it.

Whether they did or they didn’t – I also am not privy to that.