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So that's what you think of all Americans? Hardly, but there are enough of them to fuck things up for those of us who aren't. Worst part is they seem to be the government. cavete terrae.

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As someone put so concisely on another forum: It really fucks things up for those of us who respect other cultures and can look past things we may not agree with. cavete terrae.

All joking aside, if the US takes any military action against Iran for them reprocessing nuclear fuel (Which is part of the recycling that allows NINETY FIVE PERCENT re-usability of nuclear waste, which the US is seemingly too fucking stupid to realize is a good idea), I'm going to officially be ashamed of my nationality. Right now I'm not ashamed of it, simply not proud. That'd be enough to push me over the edge. cavete terrae.

Great. By virtue of sharing my citizenship with a bunch of ignorant, intolerant, and domineering assholes, I'm once again fucked over. Maybe I can go once I get my Australian citizenship cavete terrae.

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Short version: Yes. It's not my culture, and they aren't my rules. I'll know that going in. cavete terrae.

So if they're stoning a woman to death for having an extra-marital affair, we should join-in by picking up stones and throwing them? Surely you're not being serious. Respecting a tradition or custom doesn't mean participating in it. When my family has me over for passover, or any other holiday, I respect the fact that they say prayers and such. I do not, however, participate in the prayers. cavete terrae.

Yeah, obviously I won't do anything until I'm absolutely sure, but the way it's been explained to me is that I take all the tests BEFORE I sign up, and they can tell me if I'll get a pilot slot at OTS. If they say no, I just walk away. Seems like a win/win, pretty much. cavete terrae.

These days if you're within a certain range, they'll pay for the PRK surgery (not LASIK) to correct your vision. cavete terrae.

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Without a doubt, but I've never wanted to be a technician. I want to be a pilot :) cavete terrae.

According to the regulations, I'm neither. cavete terrae.

Apparently it works a little differently than I thought. Seems I can apply for a pilot slot, and if I don't get it, I can walk. I had always thought it'd be "join, ask for pilot, end up greasing wheels" or something. I wanted to be a fighter pilot since I was a little kid, and it seems there's no harm into actually looking into it at this point. cavete terrae.

I got out at 2500 once, took a 6-7 second delay. I've also pulled at about 1800 from a full-altitude jump, but that wasn't really by choice. cavete terrae.

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Even me? Even you. cavete terrae.

A lie John nice one. You’re making things up as always i see. Okay, let me modify that slightly: Christian proselytism is banned outright in Iran. Try and teach or convert others to Christianity, and you will get arrested by state police. Now, are you going to disupte that one? Remember, western missionaries have been arrested and expelled for teaching Christianity and handing out Bibles... How is that for religious tolerance? I actually have mixed feelings on that. While I don't think it should be illegal per se, I have a deep hatred of people who push their beliefs on others. Even though I'm an atheist, I have respect for religious people in general, so long as they don't try and make me think like them. I don't push my thoughts on them, and I expect them to be left alone in turn. cavete terrae.

How do we believe ANYTHING you say? I don't advocate that you do. Take what I say under consideration until it can be proven or disproven. At that point, decide if I'm trustworthy. Trust must be earned. Realistically, everybody's probably up to something evil one way or another This lesson brought to you by "Grue's Relationship with T.R. (2004-2006)" cavete terrae.

I thought Al Gore said he did it.... The man talks about conserving power, and then has a power bill like his? How do people believe ANYTHING he says? cavete terrae.

You don't need another country if you have rohypnol. cavete terrae.

You're wasting your time if you're watching it. If you must watch it, vote for that Sanjaya guy. cavete terrae.

Bullshit. OK.. Off to SC with this. Arkansas State Constitution, Article 19 Section 1 ("Miscellaneous Provisions") No person who denies the being of a God shall hold any office in the civil departments of this State, nor be competent to testify as a witness in any court. Maryland's Declaration of Rights, Article 36 "That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by any law to be molested in his person or estate, on account of his religious persuasion, or profession, or for his religious practice, unless, under the color of religion, he shall disturb the good order, peace or safety of the State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor ought any person to be compelled to frequent, or maintain, or contribute, unless on contract, to maintain, any place of worship, or any ministry; nor shall any person, otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a witness, or juror, on account of his religious belief; provided, he believes in the existence of God, and that under His dispensation such person will be held morally accountable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished therefore either in this world or in the world to come." Massachusetts' State Constitution, Article 3 "Any every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably, and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law." Mississippi State Constitution. Article 14 ("General Provisions"), Section 265 No person who denies the existence of a Supreme Being shall hold any office in this state. North Carolina's State Constitution, Article 6 Section 8 "Disqualifications of office. The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God." Pennsylvania's State Constitution, Article 1 Section 4 "No person who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments shall, on account of his religious sentiments, be disqualified to hold any office or place of trust or profit under this Commonwealth." South Carolina's State Constitution, Article 4 Section 2 "No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor who denies the existence of the Supreme Being; ..." Note: If you continue reading you will find that (in Section 8) the Lieutenant Governor must also meet the same qualifications as the Governor. Tennessee's State Constitution, Article 9 Section 2 "No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this state." Texas' State Constitution, Article 1 Section 4 "No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being." How's that for bullshit? cavete terrae.

Christianity is banned outright in Iran. Try and practice it, and you will get arrested by state police. Please tell me with what non-Christian religions that happens in America? Atheists cannot hold public office in some parts of the US. I consider that pretty fucking offensive. cavete terrae.

Why not just get a sport wagon? More cargo room, safer and more fun. cavete terrae.