Disqus - Latest Comments for regexp

Re: New Apple Watch and Health Screening

regexp — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:31:10 -0000

I just think that this should be carefully studied and coordinated with science-based experts, and not rolled out as a marketing gimmick.

There is no evidence to say that they didn't do this. But that misses a larger point here. We should be asking ourselves why a consumer electronics company is coming out with potentially life saving tools that could help millions while the medical device industry keeps pushing out poorly designed and expensive technology (even compared to an Apple watch) that one needs to engage expensive medical professionals to get today.

Re: Anti-Abortion Activist Says Iowa’s Fetal Heartbeat Bill Didn’t Go Far Enough

regexp — Wed, 23 May 2018 18:14:35 -0000

It’s just a game to these people.

This is not a "game" to these people. They absolutely believe what they are doing is protecting human life.

Re: Can We Dial Down the Violent Language a Little, Please?

regexp — Tue, 22 May 2018 10:52:29 -0000

This is why I dropped out of most facebook groups based on religion or atheism. Its not that the violent language is present but that its tolerated by the moderators of said groups. If someone threatens another human being - they should be kicked out. Sadly that doesn't happen.

Re: Are People Visiting Ark Encounter? These Fan Videos Suggest Very Low Attendance.

regexp — Wed, 16 May 2018 16:13:00 -0000

Its not a destination and its not near any destination. At best its a place you might stop buy on the way to driving somewhere that is actually a destination. If he was smart he would of built it in Orlando or closer to a large city center.

Re: Conservative Website Can’t Handle Atheist Comedian’s “Higher Power” Substitute

regexp — Wed, 16 May 2018 13:00:17 -0000

The problem is not the "higher power" bullshit from what essentially is a cult. But from what analysis has been done in this area - AA is no more successful than quitting by oneself and actually gets in the way of proper treatment and research.

Re: In Alberta, Sikhs Can Now Ride Motorcycles Without Helmets (Because of Religion)

regexp — Tue, 15 May 2018 13:36:02 -0000

Exactly how do you enforce that? Show up at the scene and ask for paperwork? I really don't think the individual would be in a position to offer that. As a motorcycle owner and a cyclist myself you wouldn't catch me ever without a helmet on the open road (a casual cycling ride around the lake is a different story) but this generally only impacts the individual and should be left to the individual (no matter how stupid they are). Unlike an impaired person plowing their car into a farmers market.

Re: 93-Year-Old Man Foolishly Thinks His Petition Will “Put Prayer Back in Schools”

regexp — Sat, 05 May 2018 13:16:03 -0000

On the plus side - with all the time he’s taking with this nonsense leaves him little time to do far worse things. Like mentor youth.

Re: Catholic School Will Give “Modesty Ponchos” to Girls at Prom Deemed Too Slutty

regexp — Tue, 01 May 2018 11:42:24 -0000

trying to focus on the inner beauty

I'm going to venture an opinion that the individual who proposed this is very ugly inside and needs to seek counseling from a licensed therapist.

Re: Letter to the Editor: Toys “R” Us Is Shutting Down Because Women Have Abortions

regexp — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:19:08 -0000

Toys R Us failed because it didn't respond to a changing marketplace. And that's fine. Companies will fail. Others will take its place. The toy industry is doing just fine.

Re: These Guys Tasted Jim Bakker’s Giant Bucket of Food (and Ranked the Contents)

regexp — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:10:40 -0000

Haven’t watched it yet but it’s interesting to point out that both these guys are die hard Christians. Fortunately they leave it at home.

Re: No Handshake, No Passport, France Tells Muslim Woman Seeking Citizenship

regexp — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:30:00 -0000

In that case, it’s virtually impossible for the refuser to start and maintain a fruitful relationship with the people he snubs.

This places a heck of lot of importance on a very specific social custom. I can't imagine what your day is like constantly shaking hands with everyone you meet just to "maintain a fruitful relationship" with some person or group. Memo to you: most of us get through the day just fine without shaking hands with every stranger and most of us don't go off and write an angry blog entry when someone snubs us.

Can't imagine your stance on hugging.

Re: No Handshake, No Passport, France Tells Muslim Woman Seeking Citizenship

regexp — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:24:36 -0000

At least in the United States there is no law or regulation requiring you to shake hands.

Re: No Handshake, No Passport, France Tells Muslim Woman Seeking Citizenship

regexp — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:24:14 -0000

A "social custom" is not a law or regulation. Its a custom. The worse that would happen is that you annoy the person or group that expects you to follow that custom.

Re: Appeals Court: Pastor Didn’t Break Law When Using Unpaid Labor at Restaurant

regexp — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:53:44 -0000

Someone gives their time to another and everyone here wants to regulate it. Another example where being an atheist doesn't necessarily mean you are smarter.

Re: Appeals Court: Pastor Didn’t Break Law When Using Unpaid Labor at Restaurant

regexp — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:52:42 -0000

If some one voluntarily gives up their time to help someone else - why is it relevant if its for profit or not? To the Conspirators original point - people work in restaurants free all the time. I've done it to help out a friend kick start his restaurant. Which has notoriously low margins to begin with (he is still in business and doing well - and I eat free there when I visit - should that be illegal too?). What you are really asking for is additional regulation to enforce what someone can do with their free time. Which is even worse.

Re: Shabby New Yorker Piece on Chick-fil-A Gives Christians Legit Reason to Cry Foul

regexp — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:14:23 -0000

Considering that neither "boycott" is having any real impact I'm sure neither corporation really cares.

Re: Shabby New Yorker Piece on Chick-fil-A Gives Christians Legit Reason to Cry Foul

regexp — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:13:29 -0000

The corporation of Chick Fil A does not have religious beliefs, no matter what the supreme court has to say. The Cathy's don't want to work Sundays? Then they're free not to.

The corporation is owned and controlled but The Cathy's. They can do anything they damn well want to within the bounds of the law and the regulations that govern their business. And there is no evidence whatsoever that they are forcing their employees to do anything but serve customers chicken. They chose to not be open on Sundays. And their employees get Sunday off. That's it. The Cathy's aren't showing up at the doors of their employees and bussing them to church. They aren't shoving bible verses down their throats (unlike a certain burger chain). And by all accounts they treat their employees well.

So my suggestion is to back away from the keyboard and go outside for a bit.

Re: Shabby New Yorker Piece on Chick-fil-A Gives Christians Legit Reason to Cry Foul

regexp — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:07:56 -0000

It shows that the restaurant chain is a religious organization

No it doesn't. It just shows that the owners of a for-profit corporation has made a decision to make less money by being closed on day out of the week. And by all accounts their employees are treated reasonably well and aren't shoved any religious rhetoric. So your comments are without basis.

Re: Shabby New Yorker Piece on Chick-fil-A Gives Christians Legit Reason to Cry Foul

regexp — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:05:20 -0000

Are there Bible verses on the Chick-fil-A placemats

I found this amusing as In-N-Out burger (also owned by an evangelical family) DOES have Bible verses on their wrappers (at least the citation anyways). And yet no one gets bent out of shape.

Re: Oregon Man Doesn’t Pay Taxes Because He’s a Christian Who Opposes Abortion

regexp — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:24:57 -0000

What a mature and rational response. This makes more sympathetic for future tax increases in the future to be "paid indirectly" to people just like you.

Re: Oregon Man Doesn’t Pay Taxes Because He’s a Christian Who Opposes Abortion

regexp — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:22:35 -0000

I'm a little confused. Typically the first step is that the IRS or a State's Dept of Revenue will garnish your wages for suspected taxes owed. Not go after your bank account.

Re: Spokane (WA) City Council Member Deserves Praise for Not Saying the Pledge

regexp — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:29:58 -0000

The problem with the "Pledge" isn't the inclusion of "Under God". The problem is that its a loyalty oath. No one should be forced to say pretty words or sign a document to prove they are the "right kind" of citizen.

Re: Because America is Dumb, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop is Now Worth $250,000,000

regexp — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:06:09 -0000

Falling for scams is not a uniquely American trait. And Americans are not generally more or less likely to fall for such silliness.

Re: Virginia Republicans Drop Leader for Saying He Wouldn’t Vote for a Jew

regexp — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:33:48 -0000

Ah ... a quote from John Jay. The very individual who tried to get Catholics banned from serving office in New York.

Re: Limo Driver Launches Himself in Homemade Rocket, But Doesn’t Prove Earth is Flat

regexp — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:51:48 -0000

What else it doesn't prove? That this stunt has anything to do with atheism.