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These bikers are innocent. They are a product of their environment from low income families. They are the victims here. The police probably provoked them and just started shooting. What is this world coming to?

A unicorn just farted somewhere or something. Colemesneilfan1 and I are in agreement about something.

I wouldn't intentionally provoke these nuts either, but you miss my point, we can stop doing anything to give these animals reason to kill, and they will still do it.
 
We may be able to speed up action from them by what we do, but it's happening at some point anyway...regardless if we do anything or not.
 
Like I said, I agree that she has a right to do this, but I personally think it's dumb.
 
That still doesn't hide the fact that the real problem are these maniacs, and not someone drawing a cartoon.

So how is that working in Europe now? I mean years of not offending, political correctness  and appeasement  has led to Sharia Law trumping the laws of the land. Yes, there are consequences for every action and the consequences for staying silent in the face of evil is the deadliest of all consequences. 
 

You are absolutely correct, What made them mad enough to bomb Boston marathon?  They will kill when they get the opportunity!

I agree, but the problem is that if we never had another Muslim cartoon lampooning gathering, these animals would simply find other gatherings to ply their craft.
 
They hate us infidels, plain and simple, and don't need a specific motive to act. (9-11)

And in Texas we can carry guns.....don't necessarily need security.  And if such even was held in Lufkin or Tyler....im pretty sure their would be more than enough citizens packing....
 
But given I have a young family....I wouldn't attend such event....

As stated earlier, the two terrorists who were killed in this incident would have NOT remained "peace loving" if it hadnt been for the gathering.  They would have killed at some point in time without provocation.

Women have a right to go topless in Texas........
 
I also said she had a legal right.......
 
Let me ask you something.....
 
If she does it again with no security, would you participate and bring your family?
 
Me personally.....I would not. To me, drawing a picture of someone I don't believe in would not be worth the POSSIBLE risk. That does not take away my right to do so, I just choose to be cautious because I love my family. 
 
I would hate to say, I lost my family to a terrorist because I wanted to piss him off and make fun of their God.......because I had the legal right.

10 pages about this and you are still talking in circles.
 
I think we all agree she had a legal right to do that.....
 
I also agree it was not the smartest thing to do and she knew the risk. If that amazing cop would have missed and gotten killed, they would of had time to wipe out the entire place.....
 
There comes a time when the risk may not be worth the reward.......just because you can, doesn't mean you should......

id rather live in the backwoods then in pa or bmt.....

Great post ST413

Just to throw this in many high school basketball coaches make pennies for the time they put in.  They get paid to teach which isn't that much along with small stipend to coach. 
 
And coaching isn't just about the sport or athletic scholarships, but teaching young men and women about life.  Hard work, dedication, fortitude, etc etc etc.
 
I know some great junior high and high school coaches who have influenced young men morally and they didn't win a state championship. 

Brady you have great points. AAU coaches like yourselves are great for these kids. Devoting your time and money and pushing these kids to be the best they can be is great. But, and you will have to answer this, how many of these summer coaches are like yourself and how many are there to maybe Coach their kids or other kids or even try to get a moment in the sun themselves by having success. I realize some of these high school coaches may be merely there for the job as well but many have just as much care for the kids as well.

As far as the remarks about average AAU or High School Coaches, my interpretation would be that based on pure coaching ability. I am not a good evaluator of that but I know from seeing comments that there are some AAU coaches that have had very successful careers so I would put them on the top level just like Coaches like Sutherland locally or Boutte and so on. Those coaches at the top levels may be pretty even. When you get to the lnext level where coaches haven't really had success at the top and maybe don't have the coaching skills of these the above category, I would say may be the average coaches. For the most part I would think from that level the high school coaches would have the edge there based on their education and maybe experience. my opinions there are not a criticism of you or any other coach in particular just an overall observation. I could be wrong because I have very limited AAU experiences.

With that said my hats off to the Coaches such as yourself that go the extra mile and devote large portions of your life helping these kids. I think that is one of the best things a person can do, help our youth to better themselves, keep them off the streets and give them goals to reach for.

I totally agree, my Son was disappointed at first when he didn't land the Big D1 offer, but we kept him grounded. Lamar is a great fit & we don't have to pay a dime for his Education. Many of the kids need to be surrounded by people who actually knows what a kid is capable of & be realistic about their particular situations. Just tell the kids the Truth, that's All they want & need

We could really stop a lot of issues in this country if we just had stricter entry laws.  And when I mean strict I mean high level.  and those that break them receive cruel and unusual punishment.  something the left knows nothing about.
 
 

I think there are plenty of prayers going out for the families of these officers but the question about $harpton and Jack$on is legit.
 
Why are these race hustlers still in business...they aren't trying to end racism, it's how they make their very good living.
 
They should not be welcomed by anyone, anywhere in any situation...they do no help.

Isis made a huge mistake. This is what was needed though. The regional people needed to step up anyway. Unlike the Iraqis, who would turn tail and run or join up with Isis, Jordan is not afraid.

Their King said "until we fire our last bullet, we will annihilate you". Jordan, let me know if you need some bullet money.

King of Jordan has balls, our King doesn't!!!

@AC360: "This is just the beginning." Jordan launches airstrikes against #ISIS in Syria: @CNN's @JomanaCNN has the latest. http://twitter.com/AC360/status/563506733830926336/photo/1
 
 
Business just picked up. 

some people are just push overs with no spine intact and expect others to follow suit.
 
try standing firm for something rather than be a push over.
 
I don't care muslim, jew, hindu, etc etc etc.  If you go against the Word of God then yes I will stand firm. 
 
If you carry out crimes. I will stand firm against you.  If you commit evilness then I will stand firm against you.
Weak minded individuals with no spine is a problem.

some people are just push overs with no spine intact and expect others to follow suit.
 
try standing firm for something rather than be a push over.
 
I don't care muslim, jew, hindu, etc etc etc.  If you go against the Word of God then yes I will stand firm. 
 
If you carry out crimes. I will stand firm against you.  If you commit evilness then I will stand firm against you.
Weak minded individuals with no spine is a problem.

some people are just push overs with no spine intact and expect others to follow suit.
 
try standing firm for something rather than be a push over.
 
I don't care muslim, jew, hindu, etc etc etc.  If you go against the Word of God then yes I will stand firm. 
 
If you carry out crimes. I will stand firm against you.  If you commit evilness then I will stand firm against you.
Weak minded individuals with no spine is a problem.

some people are just push overs with no spine intact and expect others to follow suit.
 
try standing firm for something rather than be a push over.
 
I don't care muslim, jew, hindu, etc etc etc.  If you go against the Word of God then yes I will stand firm. 
 
If you carry out crimes. I will stand firm against you.  If you commit evilness then I will stand firm against you.
Weak minded individuals with no spine is a problem.

If I may....AAU is the DEVIL! :D (Thought I would get that out of the way) There are some very good AAU coaches and programs, there are some very good high school coaches and programs.  On the flip side there are very bad ones as well, on the AAU side AND the high school side. You cannot say who is BETTER necessarily for recruiting because its all relative to who you are talking about.  EXAMPLE; I think HJ's Clay Davis knows how to evaluate high school talent and knows how to push his kids in the right direction and can communicate with college coaches about kids...I don't trust EVERYONE'S evaluation on kids, but his I do, and have.  There are not MANY AAU coaches who give accurate evaluations...They are usually just about pumping up "their" kids in order to gain personal recognition in the basketball community...There are some AAU guys that are serious about helping kids AND know the game well enough to really help college coaches seek out the right fit for their programs...But I must say that THAT number is FAR LESS than the high school coaches that are qualified and can and will actually help their kids play at the next level.  I must be honest..Southeast Texas does not have many high school coaches anymore out side of the obvious ones that promote their kids and programs, especially like it used to be.  Thus the influence of the AAU guys has been greater in SE Texas than EVER....Solution? HIRE MORE BASKETBALL GUYS on the high school level and less guys that can coach basketball "too"......BUT, thats another conversation for another thread! ;)