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Libertas1776

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30. hi, you make a good point that i overlooked
Tue Feb 19, 2013, 05:43 PM
Feb 2013

i was looking at the situation strictly from the setting it took place in. You're right, it can have different effects in different settings, in your case FL. I was strictly responding in context of the setting of the subway, traversed by thousands of strap hangers, a veritable melting pot, or crazy gumbo if you will of varying opinions, chattering of voices, blasting of music, blaring saxophones, break dancers....on a crowded train, their feet inches from smacking an irked passenger in the face, panhandlers, public defecation, and more than a fair share of downright kooks spewing kookoo ideas and outright rants worthy of a stay at Bellevue Hospital (known historically in NYC for its mental facilities).

Talking to a crank "preacher" in the busiest subway in north america is a wasted effort IMO, But in a rural or conservative setting for example, it can have a different result. You are correct.

This made me weep narnian60 Feb 2013 #1
Thats exactly how I feel. William769 Feb 2013 #3
KNR joeybee12 Feb 2013 #2
Staying silent is never a way to answer a scoundrel like this wannabe preacher spewing hatred Nika Feb 2013 #4
... William769 Feb 2013 #7
I cried Tree-Hugger Feb 2013 #5
Love wins Cal Carpenter Feb 2013 #6
He is absolutely correct and the preacher Rex Feb 2013 #8
Yes indeed. William769 Feb 2013 #11
I love his bravery. I love the reaction from everybody else even better. Brickbat Feb 2013 #9
Glad he was there to speak davidthegnome Feb 2013 #10
"God MADE the Homosexual and God DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES!" amb123 Feb 2013 #12
You never know what kinds of nutjobs you will encounter on the subway stevenleser Feb 2013 #13
Unfortunately what they preach is violent. William769 Feb 2013 #14
How often does this happen......the preaching I mean. a kennedy Feb 2013 #15
It's a NY subway.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #23
Yes, Sir! Sissyk Feb 2013 #16
Jesus doesn't love homosexuals FreeBC Feb 2013 #17
well said kiri Feb 2013 #19
Yes. I'm glad someone stood up to this moron preacher, but Arugula Latte Feb 2013 #20
Of course you are right, but.... LiberalLovinLug Feb 2013 #21
I am a gay man... Libertas1776 Feb 2013 #18
I beg to differ LiberalLovinLug Feb 2013 #24
Agree very much davidthegnome Feb 2013 #26
that's cool Libertas1776 Feb 2013 #27
I see your point LiberalLovinLug Feb 2013 #31
I respect your opinion but William769 Feb 2013 #28
hi, you make a good point that i overlooked Libertas1776 Feb 2013 #30
I say preachers like this should dress up as a giant squirrel.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #22
These people are used to getting away with preaching their crap with no challenges..... Swede Atlanta Feb 2013 #25
If he stays healthy snort Feb 2013 #29
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