Parent Sues Chicago School Board Over Brokeback Mountain Showing

[JHC]

Originally Posted by 3.14

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I apologize. I did not mean to imply that you were against gays ...

However, what you are calling exaggeration is likely a misunderstanding.

Apology accepted.

As for the "R", well, if your not OK with kids seeing any R movie, which is what you seem to be saying, then your position is perfectly consistent as well.

Nope. I actually told you that I'd taken my kids to see the movie. I have no problem with the rating per se. The point that both Mrs. M and I are making, is that the decision is for a parent to make, not a school teacher. I don't feel comfortable with anyone making those kind of decisions without asking me.

[3.14]

Originally Posted by JHC

Apology accepted.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by JHC

Nope. I actually told you that I'd taken my kids to see the movie. I have no problem with the rating per se.

Just curious, in the US, do they allow kids to watch R movies if they are accompanied by an adult? I thought they didnt allow kids to watch those movies, period ...

Originally Posted by JHC

The point that both Mrs. M and I are making, is that the decision is for a parent to make, not a school teacher. I don't feel comfortable with anyone making those kind of decisions without asking me.

Agreed on that one.

[pramjockey]

Originally Posted by 3.14

Just curious, in the US, do they allow kids to watch R movies if they are accompanied by an adult? I thought they didnt allow kids to watch those movies, period ...

Yes. R means that an adult must accompany anyone under 17.

Only way I got to see Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Breakfast Club in the theaters.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by 3.14

Just curious, in the US, do they allow kids to watch R movies if they are accompanied by an adult?

If you lived here, you'd know...

I thought they didnt allow kids to watch those movies, period

Another clear example of what you "think" being fucked up...

[3.14]

Originally Posted by pramjockey

Yes. R means that an adult must accompany anyone under 17.

Only way I got to see Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Breakfast Club in the theaters.

Hmm, OK ...

I only really "lived" in the US after 17, so don't know (and plus, ratings have been irrelevant for me even when young ). Thanks for clarifying.

LOL@your second statement.

[pramjockey]

Originally Posted by Steve

If you lived here, you'd know...



Another clear example of what you "think" being fucked up...

Oh, look! More abrasiveness without comment!

Why bother with comments like this? Do they make you feel better about yourself?

Given how often you attack people for their debate styles, perhaps you should examine your own?

[Steve]

Originally Posted by pramjockey

Oh, look! More abrasiveness without comment!

When comment is warranted, comment is given...

Why bother with comments like this? Do they make you feel better about yourself?

It's directed at someone who is constantly critical of the United States; things we do here, laws that we have, etc., and he insists on these things changing.

But he doesn't live here, so I point out that, since that's the case, his opinion means dick.

If you don't like what I have to say, put me on "ignore" and move on...

Given how often you attack people for their debate styles, perhaps you should examine your own?

I'd like you to show me where I've attacked someone for their debating style. No, if I'm going to attack someone, it'll be for their fucked up or meaningless views, or for the fact that they're simply a fuck up.

I honestly can't recall attacking anyone for how they debate...

[3.14]

Originally Posted by Steve

But he doesn't live here, so I point out that, since that's the case, his opinion means dick.

So, in your book, only those who live in the US should debate on USPOL?

[pramjockey]

Originally Posted by Steve

It's directed at someone who is constantly critical of the United States; things we do here, laws that we have, etc., and he insists on these things changing.

But he doesn't live here, so I point out that, since that's the case, his opinion means dick.

If you don't like what I have to say, put me on "ignore" and move on...

That's an unfortunate perspective. We as a nation have much that we could learn from people outside the US. to discount them all because they don't live here is wasting a good opportunity to increase learning.

[SMadsen]

Originally Posted by Steve

If you don't like what I have to say, put me on "ignore" and move on...

On a discussion forum?

Of all the weird things ...