David Jones

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  David signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

  Demand Jackson Memorial Apologize to Janice Langbehn
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  David commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Designing Prisons with Humans in Mind

  Totally agree with you. The whole point of prison is to rehabilitate the prisoner. Americans would never be able to grasp the concept of this style of prison. For some reason, most Americans believe that if your in prison you should be caged and treated as an animal. The prison system and justice system for that matter in the US has done far little for the rehabilitation of its occupants. which is sad. he gives the years of his life for a crime and we give him ways to be a better criminal. Now, on the other hand, I have seen some prisoners use their time to read, educate themselves and in some cases even pick up a trade or college education. I think if ALL prison systems had a intense structured program of rehabilitation and education then yes, it might make things easier for not only the prisoners but also for the staff that watches them. not to mention society.

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  David signed the petition | over 2 years ago

  Urge President Obama to Stand Up for Wolves
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  David signed the petition | over 2 years ago

  Urge Congress to Support H.R. 433, the Stonewall Resolution
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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

  Louise,
  Perhaps you misunderstood my comment. I merely said she was the only one with the EXPERIENCE to run the office. She had physical experience dealing with budgets, deadlines, economy, she had legislative experience, and had the experience of running an administration. however, i did NOT say that i thought she should have been the one to become president. I will agree with michael in that a lot of her negative image was perpetrated by the mainstream media. I have a lot of respect for her. I may not agree with most of her views, but that's why I'm a democrat and shes a republican. :-) during the campaign when the media did all they could to smear her and her family by making them LOOK like small minded pecker-wood rednecks, it made me realize that they are just another example of the type of families in this country.and again i would in NO WAY want her in the office of the president, i just simply was making the point that she was the only one with any real experience, except of course for Hillary Clinton, who I would have much rather seen in office( oops did i just open a door )

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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

  You are totally right. The Obama campaign  said clearly that they did not approve of same sex marriage. And to be perfectly honest (I'm sure ill lose some points with my fellow crusaders here) as a Dem, I voted for mccain. I did not and still do not think obama is the best person to lead this country. Honestly in my opinion Palin is the only one in the entire shitting ass mess who had the experience and know how to lead the office. The reason I voted for mccain is because I thought there were much more important issues at hand in this country than same sex marriage and equal rights and not to mention I liked his policies a lot better than the flip flop style of Obama. But doesn't mean we cant still rally, protest, and make our voices heard while the rest of the country is being cleaned up and maybe get what we damn well deserve in the process.

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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

  Choose to be gay? lol yea I choose to be afraid to walk down the street and show affection to my lover as the "normal" heterosexuals do. I choose to not be able to marry the person I love and want to spend the rest of my life with. I chose to be gay so that I could go through school with the torment of not being able to experience love or the prom as the rest of my class did. I choose to be scared every time I want to approach someone that I find attractive.
  
  OH wait.. I do choose to be gay. I did it so i could do hair and decorate peoples houses... and as silly as that sounds I'm SURE those are stereotypes that you believe since you are so proud to be close minded and proud to be raising more bigots to carry on your narrow minded and foolish views.
  
  and btw did you think it was better when the slaves had no rights and just did what they were told instead of pushing to be free and have rights as everyone else did.

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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

  AMEN! lol I mean think of all the gay people that would get married ( and no offense to anyone ) but the majority of same sex relationships I know and have even been in dont even make it past the 7 year itch!! WOW your talking some major money for courts, and lawyers.

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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  A Sound Conservative Argument for Same-Sex Marriage

  WOW!
  So many good points. And old florida gal, You are right on the money( no pun intended) when republicans were campaigning they couldn't possibly care less about the rights of gay people and especially the rights of same sex marriage. Why now?
  
  The thing is, when the bush administration was in office and he was done with his first term the defense of everyone that wanted him elected again was " Let him finish what he started" or " Give him a chance." Well my friends, we let him finish.. or whatever you want to call his travesty of a "reign of power". If we can give Bush 8 years to screw up our economy and our liberties, then I sure as hell am gonna stand behind the current administration to see whats in store for us.
  
  The bottom line is that being gay in this country, while posh and accepted among younger generations (and some open minded older generations too) is still a taboo subject for a lot of people. The thing is, We are like any one else ( yes I am gay) The fact that a same sex couple would like to unify their bond before god, and the state and receive all the blessings and protections that grants does not make us want "Special" rights.  We just want the same rights as any other consenting adult who wish to make a vow and a bond with the person they love. All we want is the all American dream; life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Maybe a few fabulous outfits in the process :-)
  
  

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  David commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  Will Tiny Houses Provide Shelter from the Economic Storm?

  I am all for these houses for the homeless. they seem like a great idea specially for those people misplaced by natural disasters.  some kind of commune or something :-)  would be a great idea.
  yet, Alot of people want to scream out for the homeless and say "do not stereotype" and " You do not know their story" or " Do not judge". these are all valid points to make. There are those that are homeless because they have no choice, they lost their lives or their homes due to some kind of enviromental disaster. However, the majority of the homeless that I encounter on a daily basis in my city are addicts. Either to alcohol, nicotine or harsher drugs. Regardless of their circumstances, noone wants to be bummed off of, or approached by a complete stranger to give money. I smoked for 7 years, but when the prices jumped and taxes were increased to over 5 bucks a pack and I could no longer afford it, I quit. the majority of these people continue to use drugs, drink alcohol, smoke ciggerettes but yet have no money for food, and no money to go to the salvation army or goodwill to get clothes to find a job. the truth is that most of the homeless are content where they are. the shelters provide them a roof, free meals, a place to hang out, and the kindness of strangers provide them with the money they need to feed their addictions. whether some want to admit it or not, the homeless are a problem and much like a virus of society. but hey, what are you gonna do? You cant put them on an island somewhere and you cant shoot em into space... lol