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Tobie, should he be prosecuted? What do you think? I really don't think prosecution is the answer. I think this as well as the other incidents mentioned above were all in very poor taste. I think comedy or political activism can do fine without crossing these lines with personal threats. The problem goes back to our moral decline in this country. I can't imagine 75 years ago, mainstream comedians and celebrities doing the same thing. I don't think they would have ever worked again. Now, we are debating about which is acceptable and which isn't. None of it is acceptable. I condemn it all.

Kountzer, I hope you are one of the lucky ones who keep their jobs. I hate to hear about this kind of stuff. Your profession is already difficult enough with the long wait times. I suspect it will only get worse.

This is a tough issue. I am very pro gun. I own many myself and won't give them up to anybody. I have had to take serious thought as to whether we still deserve the right to keep and bear arms due to these idiots shooting everyone up. I did research to convince myself that guns should be outlawed and I couldn't change my opinion on it. Looking at all the evidence from around the world and the US on places that have enacted gun bans, I determined that the constitution got it right. However, I have no problem with more thorough background checks and I suspect most conservatives have little problem with that as well. On a side note, I find it ironic that liberals support better background checks on gun purchases, but don't want them on people coming from countries with large numbers of people hoping to blow us up. Be consistent people That is another subject though. Anyway, back on topic. I feel that many gun related issues have to do with mental health issues. I believe that is where everyone's energy should be directed rather than at the VAST majority of gun owners, who are no threat to anyone. And no, I don't believe more laws are the answer.

What is there even to "argue" against on this issue? Some jacka** started shooting a bunch of innocent people and you want to "argue" because this board is one sided. You are a sick *%$#. Why not come out and say that everyone should tone down the violence rhetoric and that this is unacceptable. But no, you gotta go against those nasty conservatives. If I get suspended from this board for that, so be it.

Reb, I didn't know that about Europe's leaders. I'm not saying they do things because they don't worry about the future, but I figure they make decisions from a different perspective than a parent would.

This is my biggest complaint with Trump. He can't shut up. The Comey hearings overall were pretty good to him. Now, he has an axe to grind with Comey and runs his head about tapes that might exist. If he would just keep his mouth shut, this whole conspiracy is close to going away. Now, he has probably started a new conspiracy.

Apples and oranges. Those problems are already here. My thought is to vastly improve the vetting process of those coming in to prevent additional violence.

TVC, a couple of thoughts for you. One, I never got to serve due to health issues, so I am not a veteran. WIth that being said, I feel we should all hold our soldiers and public servants in higher regards than the general population. Yes, most haven't had a bullet fired at them, but they all sign up knowing that they might. In my mind, that demands tremendous respect. Now, whether his soldier had ill intentions or not, it is irrelevant in my opinion. He is serving and represents those who serve. To that, I owe him respect and gratitude. It just hurts me that in today's time, this isn't a given. And to your and your fellow officers, I feel the same way even if some have ill intentions. Your service to our community is something to be forever honored and revered.

You know, I used to think Comey was a good guy also. I just thought he was in a bad situation with the Clinton investigation("matter"). I now think he is a slimy politician just like the rest. Good riddance. Wouldn't it be funny if he were guilty of violating the espionage act by leaking the memos. A man can wish, can't he.

I know Putin is controversial but there are things about the guy that I respect. He isn't afraid to say it as it is and isn't afraid to put his countries interests above all else.

I can't side with the principal on this one. The young man will potentially risk his life to defend our freedoms. This is one exception that should not be controversial. I agree with what someone said above about the death of patriotism in our country. I don't even think schools do the pledge of allegiance anymore. It's a shame.

I think the ultimate problem is the uninformed/lazy American public. Both sides on here agree that the media is corrupt. That is a fact! But, the average American is to lazy to verify what they are told with other sources. The phrase "sheeple" is so accurate.

Well, he and I can definitely agree on not trusting the media.

I think the hearing lays to rest the Trump/Russia collusion. Now, we get to hear endlessly about the new obstruction of justice. I haven't read anything that I believe supports that. I do think there is smoke, but no fire. I also believe that what Trump did is probably par for the course in Washington. All those people do is make back room quid pro quo deals.

I would NEVER vote for that snake. But, I hope she runs again.

Welcome to the forum Fee Dee. It's nice to see someone who doesn't just spew partisan talking points. I think you and I will disagree on a lot of policy issues, but it is refreshing to see someone from the other side who can think for themselves. I look forward to our future conversations.

What have you been smokin Tobie? You are way out there today. But yes, I agree. What a First Lady!

Tobie, I had to scroll up to remind myself what the thread was about. Are you that dense? What the heck do those pictures have to do with Maher?

I'm afraid you may be right, but hopefully she has had enough. There has to be a breaking point in this whole fiasco. Eventually, we will fight back or be subject to Sharia law. These are the only two possible endings.

I personally think Bill Maher should be allowed to say whatever he wants and if HBO does/doesn't fire him, I'm ok with that. Here is the problem. As stated above, liberals have a different set of values than conservatives. Liberals should know that they lose all credibility with the right on an issue when different standards are given to different people based on politics. Just hold everyone accountable the same way.

One thing that I have noted while living abroad is how unemployment is handled. I lived in an apartment complex one time that had a man who's only job was to keep the playground clean. It wasn't a difficult job, but he had to do it everyday. I soon realized that it was this way countrywide. Everyone was expected to do something to earn their stipend. For far to long in America, people have gotten something for nothing. If you are able to work in any capacity at all, welfare offices should assign you a job until you can retain employment elsewhere.

So, according to this logic: I should become a lifetime member of the NAACP. That way I can say whatever I want and can't be called a racist. Come to think of it, maybe I should join CAIR and GLAAD. Hopefully that will have me covered.

I believe that history will not be nice to us on this issue. I can't understand why we won't call a spade a spade. WestEnd is quick to jump in and attack, but his solution seems to be to do nothing and continue letting innocent little girls be slaughtered. I'm all for individual freedom, but when a group of people declare war on you, you have to fight back. Put the pressure on the Muslim population. Make them choose. You are either with us or against us. Hopefully you are with us. If so, carry on. But if you are against us, we will give you a free ticket to Europe as a religious refugee. They seem to have a good handle on the whole refugee situation. And before you call me an islamaphobe, if a certain sect of Christianity were slaughtering people all over the world in the name of Jesus, I would support these same measures.

Theresa May took a tougher stance in her statement regarding the latest attacks. I don't know if it is an election ploy or if she is serious. Either way, it is the first time to my knowledge that any major leader in England has spoken directly to the problem. [Hidden Content]

Great season Cats! You pushed CH like no other team. Congrats.