Posts by Matthew Young35

Noah Ross7 said:It's fine, you're still breathing

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Typical.

Noah Ross7 said:Frank 🙂

What’s going on?

The school is essentially morphing into a religious training ground.
It’s the 21st century.
Oof.

I honestly don't get why churches, mosques, or temples aren't enough for people of faith. If they aren't content with their own houses of worship, isn't the goal just to force their beliefs on everyone else?

Zeljko Foreman Zec.

Look... there are some of us who simply don't want our children being raised by nuns. I know I'm one of them.
They should be removed from the school system.
It’s ridiculous—it's as if we were living under an Islamic Caliphate, yet we're strictly Catholic.

I have no desire to see nuns educating our kids in our schools.
Is that too much to ask?

Alright, folks.
Do you even realize the actual balance of power here?
For every single American lost in an attack by an EU nation, they could lose a hundred thousand people in the Middle East.
What happened in Paris was horrific, there's no debate about that. But if this triggers a massive retaliation from France against thousands in the Middle East... Hmm.
And it looks like that’s exactly where this is headed.
A dozen terrorists take out two hundred people, and the response will be disproportionate.
Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we see tactical nukes—the small ones—dropped on Syria. Not necessarily by the French, though.
These idiots have absolutely no idea what kind of beast they've just poked.

This whole thing is spiraling way too far, too fast.

European nations have become quite trigger-happy, despite having enjoyed a rather long stretch of peace. It seems to me that both those fools over at the EU aren't truly grasping the situation, nor do they understand the actual balance of power. To put it bluntly, they are playing with fire. These aren't Americans, who fight wars based on cold interest without much emotional attachment. Historically, European powers have dismantled entire civilizations without breaking a sweat; that instinct hasn't vanished, it’s just dormant. What these lunatics are doing in the Middle East is mere child's play compared to what could happen if the Russians, British, French, or even the Italians or Spaniards were to actually lose their tempers. They could tear the North America back into its constituent pieces in an instant.
The real catastrophe begins if any of those powers clash with one another. If that happens, the whole world goes to hell in a handbasket.

Quite frankly, the people in the EU haven't a clue what they are dealing with. They don't realize how ridiculous they look, publishing maps claiming they'll conquer half of Europe.
History shows that through this kind of terrorism, no one has ever achieved anything except for getting themselves absolutely crushed in the end.

Nancy Kelly31 said:This serves as an excellent illustration of the very point I am trying to make to you all. A believer here simply cannot win, because no matter what action they take, it is deemed incorrect...
Setting aside the THREE ugly, disgusting, and frankly unnecessary insults in the post—which likely no one will even process—I am fascinated by the idea of singling out the teacher who was actually performing her duty! That is to say, had she not been on duty, this highly qualified professional employed within the American school system would have been pelted with stones and criticism. Yet, because she is actively fulfilling her job requirements by being on duty—more stones and criticism... It is truly incredible...
Then there is perhaps the somewhat inappropriate threat she allegedly used to try and capture the children's attention. Threats that obviously weren't carried out, because if they had been, we certainly would have been reading about it extensively in the news... But the mere notion that a child is being intentionally encouraged at home to disregard the instructions of a teacher on duty... To me, that is simply unbelievable. And then, of course, the proponents of religious education will be accused of intolerance. Truly... 🙄

Are you really struggling to grasp that there are people who don't want their children supervised by a Catholic nun in public schools?

Groups like the IRA and ETA were the ones who actually invented "modern" terrorism—and they certainly took more lives than any Middle Eastern faction, let alone the influx of refugees or economic migrants.

Morgan Williams said:I’m stuck wondering if these people are just incredibly dim-witted—to put it politely—or if they’re actually malicious, trying to spite those of us who stayed behind in the States. Honestly, I don't see the point in their ballots.

The truth? They couldn't care less. It doesn't affect them. They aren't the ones voting on these laws, nor are they the ones forming the administration.
To them, figures like Trump or certain prominent GOP leaders just feel "too American," so they mock them. It’s a safe little way to perform their patriotism without actually paying any price for it.

What does the library being open have to do with anything? If it’s open, then so is the pub across the street.
Who can actually guarantee that my child—whom I’ve entrusted to the care of the school by law—won't just wander over to that pub during that hour? Or worse, start buying drugs right on campus? And please, let’s not get lectured about "parental guidance" here; kids will be kids. They’re going to act out regardless of how well they were raised.
The school needs to take responsibility for these students, rather than letting them run wild for 45 minutes twice a week. Let's face it: kids are constantly finding new ways to get into trouble.

Who on earth claimed that kids who don't attend religious education classes are being forced to say grace before meals?
It is frankly audacious and shameless to lie about someone ever making such a statement.

What a beautiful display of emotional blackmail. If a child is singled out or targeted at the school they’re required to attend, then the blame falls squarely on the parents.
And naturally, the only logical solution is to force that child into religion classes—because what kind of parent would ever put their kid in such an awkward position?
For now, the tactic is working perfectly; most kids are enrolling in religious education for that exact reason.

Lawrence Torres56 said:😁
you're building prejudices and judging others while barely even skimming the surface of what you claim to believe😉
so who’s really projecting onto whom here?😁

Just being real,
tell me, is it actually okay for my kid—and most kids in his position—to be deprived of something just because I have the nerve to say, "Hey, I don't want this"?

Are the kids attending religion class because they actually want to, or is it just because everyone else is going? And is it somehow my fault, or the fault of other parents who mention opting out just because it's the norm, that schools can't seem to figure out how to structure a classroom without these sessions?🤣
Do we really need to make such a massive scene just because I, as a parent, don't know how to tell my kid to spend that hour reading a novel or finishing some homework instead?

Is it seriously fair to expect twenty students and twenty sets of parents to bend everything to fit my specific preferences?

sorry, but if you ask me, the issue here isn't even about religion in schools; it’s more about how inconvenient the current setup is and people performing this little act just to look "progressive."

And is it reasonable for me to expect a school—one my child is required to attend—to actually care for him and provide a proper curriculum, rather than tossing him into a corner to read a book or do homework just because they refuse to schedule elective courses at the beginning or end of the day?
As a parent, do I not have the right to demand that my child isn't sidelined just because he doesn't participate in an elective course?

It all feels like just another way to pressure more parents into enrolling their children in religious studies.

Is telling a child they’re headed straight to hell if they don't believe in God really an expression of "diversity"?
I am firmly against allowing that kind of "diversity." It doesn't matter who is delivering the message—whether it's a peer or a religious instructor. Honestly, I would ban those types of instructors from having any access to children, and I'd warn any kid saying such things to stop immediately.

In the 21st century, when church attendance is dropping, a significant number of kids end up hearing more about God than they do about math or computer science. Naturally, you run into situations where one child tells another they'll burn in hell. And that's what the child learned in school, not from some backward parents. That is a true failure of our education system.

Beautifully put. I find myself disagreeing with quite a few points here, but the prose itself is exceptionally well-crafted.
All credit where it's due.

Lawrence Torres56 said:You’ve gotta be kidding me, right?😉
History is supposedly founded on hard facts... and all that jazz? Especially more recent history?😁
Like American English, where they seem to tweak the style guides every single year?
Or biology and physics, where they're constantly dropping new theories on us?

By the way, principles and theories aren't "facts"—Heisenberg or non-Euclidean geometry could be totally debunked next year for all we know.
And it took over a century for non-Euclidean geometry to even get accepted, effectively challenging Euclidean geometry; so why on earth should we assume that some other set of rules won't just come along tomorrow and flip the script again?

Also, how can you be so absolutely certain that God doesn't exist and that everything taught in religious studies is just empty talk? Has science actually proven that God isn't real?

True, physics relies on established facts. When new data emerges, new theories arise to explain them.
As for grammar rules, if they change frequently, it’s clearly a sign of poor craftsmanship, not a lack of objective fact.
The same applies to history. It's about interpreting known facts. Once a new fact surfaces, nobody tries to hide it from historians—though politicians are a different story entirely.

by the way, principles and theories aren't facts. Heisenberg's principle or non-Euclidean geometry could be "debunked" as early as next year.
And it took over a century for non-Euclidean geometry to be accepted; if it eventually moves past Euclidean geometry, why shouldn't we assume the rules could change tomorrow?

I won't get bogged down in Heisenberg, but your take on non-Euclidean geometry is off base. Non-Euclidean geometry doesn't negate anything. Just because it exists doesn't mean Euclidean geometry is "wrong." Mathematical models don't necessarily require a physical basis to exist, so they can't really be "wrong." They might be inaccurate if their postulates are technically flawed, but they aren't "incorrect."

also, how can you be certain God doesn't exist and that religious studies are just empty talk? Has science proven the non-existence of God?

That is nonsense. Science hasn't proven the non-existence of aliens either, yet we don't teach children about extraterrestrial civilizations in school.
There is a massive mountain of things science hasn't proven, which is exactly why they aren't part of the curriculum.
By your logic, if someone invents a story that a large number of people believe in, we should teach it to children until science finally proves the story is false.

Noah Roberts46 said:

The only place where someone like Tom Davis can actually make sense. Honestly, what kind of minds are we dealing with here? 🤣

Karamarko claims that in America, you'll find the American flag flying in every single backyard.

Peter Thompson4 said:You're talking about "evil" and then you go and label them a "smart" choice? Give me a break, they are the definition of ultimate evil.
The Republicans and Democrats might just be common thieves, but these other fringe groups... I don't even have the words to describe how bad they are. The GOP crowd knows how to spin their nonsense to fleece everything possible from the American taxpayer, while these idiots actually believe every single lie coming out of their mouths.

Anyway, only truly sick or mentally unstable people would ever vote for them. There, I said it. ☕

I second that.

These people are so profoundly unhinged they might as well be living in a fantasy novel.

What on earth does honesty have to do with a car accident?
Look, if you want to go around being obnoxious on the I-80, fine. But don't go causing damn accidents.