Posted on May 28 at 2:46 p.m.

What is with the comments about DT's every time there is an article about another position? UT can't ignore recruiting good players at every position just because there is a glaring need at DT. Now, an article on why it seems UT is not getting any love lately from DT's would be a good read. But that would be too much to ask from KNS.

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Posted on May 16 at 11:49 a.m.

Again,for the umpteenth time, I didn't indict charities in general, I only posted an opinion, tied to an article, that I didn't like the method in which it seems the focus of the article was getting out their message. I respect, not that my opinion should matter, any charity organized to help out the community in which it operates. I bet that the charity you speak of doesn't tell those it assists that they need to listen to its message as a prerequisite for obtaining that aid. However, the fact that you, your father and anyone else involved put in their time to assist others, probably is a powerful enough message to spread the underlying tenets of Christianity. And the church should OFFER its message of love and healing in the process. Just not require it to be heard.

You stated that you would attend where lawyers actually help people, so I pointed out a good place for that. But I guess you want to take a discussion and turn it into threatening messages?

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Posted on May 16 at 11:17 a.m.

auttat - (1) I never said people shouldn't use their faiths as springboards to help those in needs. I merely took issue with the way in which this particular operation seems to handle it. (2)Lawyers don't have to go to a 3rd world country to provide help. There are plenty of indigent americans at home that need it. Check out the Legal Aid of East TN clinic here in town. They would be happy to get your help.

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Posted on May 16 at 11:08 a.m.

BOAsoldier - actually, the separation of church and state came from the religious persecution in England, which was Anglican and not Catholic. King Henry wanted to divorce, among other things, so he told the pope where to go. In one of your posts you sarcastically talk about how bad it is to display the 10 commandments, and then in another post you talk about freedom of religion. In order to have freedom of religion (1st amendment) the government cannot be seen as endorsing any particular religion. Do you think a reasonable observer in Alabama, seeing an openly christian judge put only the 10 commandments in front of his courthouse, would think that the court is not endorsing christianity? Unfortunately, the constitution protects every citizen, not just the majority.

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Posted on May 16 at 11:01 a.m.

You are absolutely correct. Christians in this country have historically been discriminated against, downtrodden, and less heard way more than gays, blacks, and people from religions other than christianity. And all muslims want to kill people. Are you kidding?

No, as one poster on here already pointed out, there are ways to witness without holding people captive to your message. Not every religious endeavor to try and help people involves coercion. Helping at a homeless kitchen doesn't. Helping rebuild a house for someone in New Orleans doesn't. Acting with integrity and leading a good life doesn't. All these are examples of allowing your actions to stand as your message. Then, when people ask, you can tell them why.

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Posted on May 16 at 10:04 a.m.

Sorry about the length of the last post. Didn't realize it until after i submitted it.

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Posted on May 16 at 9:43 a.m.

sjt18 - I was shooting on the fly with the loaves of bread comment, as I don't carry a bible on me. I still stand be the overall point that religion should not be coerced. This isn't a bunch of people sitting through a pitch on buying a condo so that they can get two FREE nights in a hotel room. These are people that have no options for health care, so evangelicals decide to have them sit through a sermon to get the FREE medical care. I agree with another poster, who said that you provide the services, you let them know where it is coming from, you offer them the chance to hear your message, and you let your actions bear witness to your faith.

As to the separate branches of government and judicial power, the most powerful part of the judiciary was not always intended to be the juries, because when the 6th amendment was drafted, the only venue for guaranteed jury trials was in the criminal setting (not the setting some have contended is activism by the courts)and in England and in the colonies, trials had started moving away from jury involvement. It is a MODERN judicial interpretation of our rights that give people more jury rights.

In case you were asleep during middle school, the legislature makes the laws, the Executive branch enforces them, and the Judical branch tells everyone if those laws comport with the constitution. Liberals haven't changed anything as far as the judicial system or judges are concerned (I am the furthest you can be from a liberal). The system has always been the same. It was the court telling people that laws against women and blacks voting were not ok. It was the court telling people that laws against blacks getting equal education were not ok. It was the court telling presidents that they couldn't ignore the legislative branch whenever they wanted to. And yes, it is the court that tells you that the government can't have the ten commandments displayed. But opps, the 1st amemdment and the very reason we came over here from England support that view.

GO VOLS

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Posted on May 15 at 4:50 p.m.

Most people have always disliked the practice of shoving the message of any God down someone's throats. I believe Jesus multiplied the loaves of bread and the number of fish before he started his sermon. Wow, his followers were actually there voluntarily in the face of Roman persecution. Unlike an poor phillipino who just needs a flu shot and couldn't care less about a sermon on Jesus Christ.

Jokes and stereotypes of lawyers has nothing to do with the issue. I had the same view before my easy trip down law school lane where I was brain-washed by the ACLU.

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Posted on May 15 at 4:36 p.m.

Oh, and by the way, the lawyer who brought the suit in Knoxville exposing the "sunshine laws" issue and getting all those people held accountable for abusing city government, was not paid.

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Posted on May 15 at 4:33 p.m.

Mc-retarded,

You are right. Each political candidate (right & left) isn't talking about medical insurance reform because medical costs aren't too high. Meanwhile, doctors aren't making $500k+ to run unnecessary tests and perform medically "simple" procedures because they can't just pass the cost along to the consumer. But whatever, you obviously have your finger on the pulse of society.

Also, most law firms have a pro-bono (you know, free service) requirement, because it is actually written into the field's professional requirements. While 50-100 hours of that kind of work by many many lawyers may not be a big deal to you, last time i checked, doctors have no such requirement.

Again, you missed the point completely because you are blinded by anyone commenting on something to do with religion. If the sermons were optional, say after the people were treated, I wouldn't have a problem with it. I don't like coercion whether it is in religion, the law, unnecessary medical procedures, or whereever it is used.

You shouldn't be punching your evangelism card at the expense of people who just want to get some help.

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