07-12-2015, 06:55 PM
Quote:To dismiss his upbringing all because of his technically about his father's bloodline means you are questioning his citizenship.
No, it doesn't.
Quote:To dismiss his upbringing all because of his technically about his father's bloodline means you are questioning his citizenship.
Quote:Bottom line is Obama is biracial but identifies with his African American heritage more.
He grew up in the U.S. Received his education and college degrees in the U.S.
To dismiss his upbringing all because of his technically about his father's bloodline means you are questioning his citizenship.
Quote:C'mon, rollerjag. What you described was that anyone could consider themselves black. If you'd like to reword it to say something else, then feel free to do so, but anyone can fit the criteria that you described.
Quote:But that's exactly what you're saying. "People shouldn't be allowed to legally discriminate against black people, even if it interferes with their beliefs. But they should absolutely be allowed to discriminate against gay people if it interferes with their beliefs." Doesn't matter if you're born gay, choose to be gay, or what. Plain and simple. I mean otherwise religious discrimination would be fine, because you aren't born with a religion.
Quote:No, it doesn't.
Quote:Wouldn't that be technically his African heritage, being that he is a first generation American?
Quote:Are you purposely ignoring my point about me saying I support equal rights for the GLBT community, I just don't want my rights infringed upon? How hard is that to grasp? Please wipe that shocked look off your face in regards to some minorities believing the definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.I have no clue if people are born gay or straight and it doesn't matter. You are defending discrimination laws for ethnicity but then saying it shouldn't extend to other groups because of your religious beliefs.
You are trying desperately to spin this into a "pass discrimination laws against some, but not against others" agenda.
So it sounds like you did some research on people born gay. Good because I want you to back it up!
Quote:He acknowledges it, but he identifies with the AA culture more.
Quote:Bottom line is Obama is biracial but identifies with his African American heritage more.
He grew up in the U.S. Received his education and college degrees in the U.S.
To dismiss his upbringing all because of his technically about his father's bloodline means you are questioning his citizenship.
Quote:Feel free to keep trying to put words in my mouth. I have never questioned his citizenship. I simply pointed out how his childhood and upbringing does not equate to identification with most blacks in main stream U.S.A..
Quote:This was my original point. Let me add that the typical African American does not get to go to Harvard, or become a member of a country club.
Quote:This was my original point. Let me add that the typical African American does not get to go to Harvard, or become a member of a country club.
Quote:That does not necessarily mean African-Americans who attend Harvard or belong to country clubs have no clue what it means to be an African-American in the U.S. As with all Americans, everyone's experience has permutations.
Quote:The guy probably never worked an honest day in his life.Have you ever been the President?
Quote:Have you ever been the President?
Quote:So do the rights of <a class="bbc_url" href='http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/07/02/christian-bakers-fined-135000-for-refusing-to-make-wedding-cake-for-lesbians.html?intcmp=latestnews'>this couple</a> matter? Should they, via their private business be forced to do something that is against their belief? Is it fair to fine them $135,000 and award it to the gay couple because of the "emotional suffering" the gay couple supposedly experienced?
Quote:Have you ever been the President?
Quote:I heard the fine was because they released the gay couple's information in order to shame the couple, not because they refused to bake the cake... can anyone confirm that?
Quote:That was a false post.They did post their private information on the internet for all to see, inciting death threats on top potentially losing their foster children (whom they have adopted) due to the hubbub surounding the whole situation. However, no, it's not what the fine was for.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/07/...areButtons
Quote:They did post their private information on the internet for all to see, inciting death threats on top potentially losing their foster children (whom they have adopted) due to the hubbub surounding the whole situation. However, no, it's not what the fine was for.
What they were fined for is, however a law on the books here in Oregon. They broke the law. An argument could be made the fine was excessive however.