07-07-2007, 07:35 AM
>>>I am not sure of the logic here. "We will have no truck with backwards queer-bashers. See, we will build a memorial to a jewish girl who was killed by Nazis!"
I'm actually not sure of the chronology, but I can assure you the two (actually 3, as you noted) events are related, although not quite the way you are saying. I'm not sure when Phelps began talking about his plan. The common thread is human rights. The important part is they chose to allow one, and not the other. Phelp's approach is negative. The Ann Franks memorial is positive, in that it promotes what is good.
>>Notwithstanding, it is an interesting question whether the city council found greater motivation
It was rejected because the community did not want it. Phelp's statue would not represent the beliefs of our community accurately. People were overwhelmingly disgusted.
Now, how about my actual point? Is mocking the right thing to do? Is it effective? Is my theoretical list acceptable? kj.
I'm actually not sure of the chronology, but I can assure you the two (actually 3, as you noted) events are related, although not quite the way you are saying. I'm not sure when Phelps began talking about his plan. The common thread is human rights. The important part is they chose to allow one, and not the other. Phelp's approach is negative. The Ann Franks memorial is positive, in that it promotes what is good.
>>Notwithstanding, it is an interesting question whether the city council found greater motivation
It was rejected because the community did not want it. Phelp's statue would not represent the beliefs of our community accurately. People were overwhelmingly disgusted.
Now, how about my actual point? Is mocking the right thing to do? Is it effective? Is my theoretical list acceptable? kj.