World Nut Daily fundie columnist cheers vandalism of "One Nation Indivisible" billboards

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

I didn't believe it was possible to shriek in writing. This sorry excuse for a human being, Chrissy Satterfield, manages to do it.

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/07/north-carolina-atheist-billboard.html

Less than one week after it went up, a billboard from the North Carolina Secular Association was vandalized. The Friendly Atheist notes the resulting cheer that went up on World Net Daily, who exulted today in a column titled My Kind Of Vandals.

Just when I start believing there is no hope for our country I get a little reminder from my God that all is not lost. It was reported June 29 that a billboard sign sponsored by a North Carolina atheist organization had been vandalized. The ad reads, "One Nation Indivisible." It seems someone didn't think the sign was an accurate depiction of our Pledge of Allegiance, so the vandals inserted "Under God" with spray paint – and I couldn't be more relieved. It's nice to know that I am not alone in my beliefs and that some people are still willing to stand on the right side of truth. Never would I encourage vandalism, but in this case I think I'll let it slide. Atheists have been vandalizing my beliefs for years, so it's about time the shoe was on the other foot. (...)

I also need to extend a thank you to some people in Sacramento and Detroit. In February, 10 atheist billboards were defaced in the Golden State and a slew of atheist bus ads were vandalized in Detroit. My dose of honesty this week: I am not happy that vandalism seems to be the only way to get an atheist's attention. I'm happy that I can count on other Christians to stand up for themselves and for Christians everywhere. It gives me hope.

Of course, World Net Daily would be screaming bloody murder if their Where's The Birth Certificate? billboards were vandalized.

In the WND column, it actually gets worse than what the blogger above quoted. Emphasis mine.

They probably figured that because the Bible teaches Christians to turn the other cheek, we'll just take their abuse forever. We will only take so much before we stand up against our oppressors. (...)

I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the man or woman responsible for this vandalism. I appreciate the action you took. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone. It took a lot of guts to do what you did – and the fact that you haven't stepped forward to take credit makes you a hero. It shows everyone that you are more devoted to the message than you are to the spotlight. I encourage you to keep your cover. Don't give the secular world a reason to call your name; instead, let them call for our God.

No, asshole, it shows he's a punk who wants to go around destroying other people's property and get away with it.

And that word. "Oppression." They keep using it. It does not mean what they think it means.

[frylock]

1. some anonymous hero should key her car

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

3. Since it's apparently OK to cheer for such things... I'll cheer to that. -nt

[laconicsax]

9. Only if they leave a note that reads, "God has a plan."

:evilgrin:

[arKansasJHawk]

10. No way, man!

PZ Meyers said it best in his blog post on this nutjob:

"We will not reciprocate. Atheists are not faceless cowards who skulk along and deface public property, and we're not going to call people who do such things "heroes". What gives me hope is that atheists will continue to simply stand up, quietly speak the truth, and be good citizens."

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/07/an_honest_peek_into_the_brain.php

[pokerfan]

11. cartoon

[bluestateguy]

2. Yes, there is currently no more persecuted group in America than white fundamentalist Protestants

Morons.

[SCantiGOP]

4. pretty obvious

this jackass doesn't believe in the concept of private property. Using his pathetic moral relativism whould allow me to come onto his property and burn his bible or his American flag flying from the front porch if I disagreed with either.

[pokerfan]

5. poor oppressed white fundamentalists

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

6. Yeah, I thought of that pic too.

I knew SOMEbody would post it eventually. ;) As well as No-True-Scotsmanning the WND nutzoid writer. That is going to happen eventually too.

[cleanhippie]

7. More of those "christian values" I keep hearing about.

[darkstar3]

8. You didn't emphasize the money quote.

Here's the one that got me:
Atheists have been vandalizing my beliefs for years, so it's about time the shoe was on the other foot.
Methinks our naive WNDnutjob has no idea what vandalism really is, and also has a SERIOUS problem with insecurity in their own faith.

People like this make me want to do the Fuck You Dance...

[EvolveOrConvolve]

12. Well of course she cheered it

Out of sight, out of mind.

That oughta show them uppity atheists who the boss really is!

[Rob H.]

13. "... the fact that you haven't stepped forward to take credit makes you a hero."

Just goes to show that one person's "hero" is another person's "gutless piece of shit who knows he'll be arrested if anyone finds out he did it."