I fully understand what an analogy is.

I understand that your "analogy" falls short.

I understand that you think your analogy is fine.

I understand that, since you believe your analogy is fine, you think everyone should think it's fine.

I understand that you've not taken issue with the fact that a scumbag illegal alien raped a little girl.

I understand, then, that you have no problem with it.

Seriously, ask your silly-assed question all you want: It's not analogous and, therefore, will receive nothing but well-deserved ridicule...

Now you're just jumping to conclusion. Even if I did not voice my complaint here, it does not mean "I have no problem with it."How is it not analogous?

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A federal judge ruled today that graphic pictures of detainee abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison must be released over government claims that they could damage America's image.

Someone should tell them that bad press can be prevented by not abusing prisoners in the first place. Censorship is only needed to preserve the good reputation of those who have tortured and/or murdered already.

You possess this amazing inability to realize when you've ceased making a point.

Given the horrific nature of the crime, if you had a problem with it would've voiced your opinion of it by now.

You have not...

Don't dodge, Steve:
How is it not analogous?Assumptions and jumps to conclusion? All in a day's work for Steve.

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A federal judge ruled today that graphic pictures of detainee abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison must be released over government claims that they could damage America's image.

Someone should tell them that bad press can be prevented by not abusing prisoners in the first place. Censorship is only needed to preserve the good reputation of those who have tortured and/or murdered already.

I'm wondering if the Mods can find us a yawning "smilie".

Could sure use one now, as you're really being boring right now.

Ask a question pertinent to the case at hand, and I'll entertain the possibility of responding. Continue doing what you're doing, though; asking the same, tired, non-pertinent question, and I will not...

You've not pointed out how it is not pertinent.

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A federal judge ruled today that graphic pictures of detainee abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison must be released over government claims that they could damage America's image.

Someone should tell them that bad press can be prevented by not abusing prisoners in the first place. Censorship is only needed to preserve the good reputation of those who have tortured and/or murdered already.

What you need to come to grips with is the fact that I believe it's not pertinent. In fact, I believe it to be asinine.

I'll get through the day, just fine, with the understanding that you do not.

Again, your continued asking of a question makes it no more relevant, and no more deserving of a response...

In case you haven't noticed, the point of a DISCUSSION forum is to discuss why you hold your beliefs. It isn't called "U.S. Politics Online Polling Service," and there is a reason.I've little doubt of that. You've gotten through nearly two years by being averse to any actual debate and discussion, if your behavior here and now, as well as before and in other posts, is any indication.It was deserving of a response the first time I asked it. But you are right. Asking it multiple times doesn't make it more so.

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A federal judge ruled today that graphic pictures of detainee abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison must be released over government claims that they could damage America's image.

Someone should tell them that bad press can be prevented by not abusing prisoners in the first place. Censorship is only needed to preserve the good reputation of those who have tortured and/or murdered already.

Seriously, I'd pay ten bucks for a "yawning" smiley right now...

No ten bucks needed; my pleasure.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them, speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition

You rock.

I wonder if this one works:

Oh, please.

Sexual assaults occur with disturbing frequency in the US. What you have constistently failed to demonstrate is that the perpetrator's immigration status had anything to do with the crime that he committed.

And as far as "one" being hard-pressed to conclude that I have anything but disgust at the crime? Well, I suspect the only "one" is you.

Not that I give 2 shits about your opinion anyway.

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When they come a wull staun ma groon
Staun ma groon al nae be afraid
Thoughts awe hame tak awa ma fear
Sweat an bluid hide ma veil awe tears

If this illegal scumbag alien wasn't in our country, do you honestly believe that little girl would've been raped?

I don't know. I suspect the odds (assuming everything occurs randomly) would have been about the same. One sick paedophile more or less is not going to change those rates by any measurable amount.

It's impossible to say what would/wouldn't happen if an individual weren't in the country (or on the planet for that matter). The minute differences that each of us make create vast changes in how things happen.


Would it be great to say that if that guy hadn't been here illegally that the crime wouldn't have happened? Of course. Is it realistic? Who's to say? I'm not sure that even the exercise of guessing about what-ifs is really worth the effort.

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When they come a wull staun ma groon
Staun ma groon al nae be afraid
Thoughts awe hame tak awa ma fear
Sweat an bluid hide ma veil awe tears

Right...