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QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 12:00 PM) That is a separate discussion — which symbols offend which groups. Jumping immediately to the extreme example: Could you walk past a swastika and remain unoffended? If not, is it because of the history of inhuman brutality represented by that symbol? By extension, could you not understand if the descendants of those many ethnic and religious groups who suffered centuries of subjugation at the hands of Christians didn't get all warm and fuzzy on viewing the most sacred symbol of their historic oppressors? Great point. However, looking over the tens of thousands of Churches in America, In God We Trust on our currency, etc. etc. I find it hard to imagine this one cross tilting the scale.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 12:02 PM) The kicker, though, is that this was built without the ok from the previous owner. So what, exactly, makes it historically significant? Just because of the length of time it's been there? The way I read the article, it was placed there without government designation as a monument. It is unclear who the owner was during the time the monument was erected and 1994 when it transferred to the NPS. I took that to mean that if he had sought government "permission" it would have been designated a monument back then and there would not be an issue today.

QUOTE (son of a rude @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 12:14 PM) Damn, i'm not sure if i like us picking up thornton's option. He wasn't even on the 2005 team. and fixed.

Kooks are abundant here. And btw, life sucks today.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 10:23 AM) LOL about Probert. That brings back some memories. I never heard it confirmed, but I swear I read somewhere that when Probert was asked how he could stand with a BAC of .35 he said it must have been all the coke.

While it probably was not intended, the irreverent comment does lead to something. If you do not believe, than this simply is two sticks forming something akin to a trail marker. Presumably, if you are a believer, it means something more. Can't both people simply look upon this for what they believe and allow the other to exist? I walk path various symbols of other religions, civil groups, societies, etc and do not feel offended or threatened.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 08:50 PM) The problem is that Cabrera isn't a "boy." He's a 26-year-old man with a wife and a kid at home. I'm sure that I was at 0.2 once or twice back in my mid-20's, but I wasn't married with a kid, nor did I get into a physical altercation with a woman and end up in the slammer. Cabrera needs to grow the f up. exactly. Detroit should start the Bob Probert DUI Hall of Fame. I doubt anyone will top his .35

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,225671.column Sad day.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 10:31 AM) http://news.aol.com/article/herman-thomas-...sex-with/702052 When people abuse their power, we all lose. What a shame.

Now let us hope that we do not have to trade one of them to fill in holes elsewhere.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 08:57 AM) I could really see the Sox trying to bring Big Jim back. I know what Kenny said, but what other left handed run producers out there that fit our budget? A few reasons why Already comfy as a DH Looks good in a Sox uniform Over all good leader in clubhouse Might get his ring At a nice price Really could use to keep some power

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 07:23 AM) How does Thome not get comp? That seems crazy, unless it is tied to him being in the NL without a glove, short service with that club, etc.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 11:56 PM) No compensation for Colon????? Thats BS....we should at least get a Big Mac or two if he signs with another club. We'll save big money on the post game buffet

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 08:20 AM) That's it!?!?! What a monument. :thumbsdown: We are such a wealthy nation that we can argue this all the way to the Supreme Court, yet we can't offer medical care for the working poor?

The solution Congress approved, and the Courts rejected, sounded fine. Swap out the acreage for another tract. And I'd have no problem, in fact I would like it, if other symbols were added. I'd just like to see them in the same size and scope and with some tie in that shows the religious, and non religious, traditions of all that served and died in our defense and offense. It seems crazy today, but this slippery slope ends at Arlington Cemetery when crosses are banned.

nicely placed sir.

Well, the catch all anything thread has been going for even longer, we just occasionally kill it and restart.

BTW, this is what is being argued over

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 6, 2009 -> 07:57 AM) Its a million dollars. To you and I that is a lot. In the baseball scheme of things, it is two minor leaguer's salary. It is like buying a lottery ticket for the powerball in terms of how much it cost us. At the end of the day, if he is "Fat Freddy" you cut him, and you don't care. Exactly

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 03:00 PM) I didn't even see where the had worked a collection box into the monument. I Kid Because I Care® And there we have proof that it is not religious! I Kid Because I Care® * *used by permission

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 02:43 PM) Imagine the media firestorm had this been Glen Beck. Glen Beck would never do such a thing!

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 02:43 PM) Joe Mauer. There is no other choice.

Knowing the references in this thread frightens me.