Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Somebody please tell me why
Somebody please tell me why grown men are attracted to 14 year old girls. Thats just nasty.
Why as we get older
Why as we get older do we try so hard to hang onto our youth? Why cant we embrace getting older?
THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS???? NOT!!!!!
Supreme Court Upholds Westboro Baptist Church's Right to Military Funeral Protests
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that vitriolic anti-gay protests at military funerals are a form of political speech protected by the First Amendment.Writing for the majority in an 8-1 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts declared that the Westboro Baptist Church, led by its founder, Fred Phelps, could not be held liable for money damages sought by the family of a slain solder, Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder, whose funeral was picketed by church members in 2006. Only Justice Samuel Alito, who had forcefully objected to the protests during oral argument in the case in October, dissented from the opinion.
The court declared that the protesters' controversial signs -- on placards that read "God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11," "America is Doomed," "Thank God for IEDs" and "God Hates Fags," among others -- constituted lawful and peaceful commentary on political issues under First Amendment legal precedent.
Roberts wrote: "Speech is powerful. It can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow, and -- as it did here -- inflict great pain. On the facts before us, we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker. As a Nation we have chosen a different course -- to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate. That choice requires that we shield Westboro from tort liability for its picketing in this case."The court ruled that the protesters stayed away from the memorial service, obeyed the constraints imposed upon them by local officials, and were barely seen by mourners as they drove to the service.
"Given that Westboro's speech was at a public place on a matter of public concern," Roberts wrote, "that speech is entitled to 'special protection' under the First Amendment" and "cannot be restricted simply because it is upsetting or arouses contempt."
The court thus affirmed a lower federal appeals court ruling that had tossed out the Snyders' lawsuit on similar grounds. Earlier, a federal trial judge had ruled in favor of the Snyder family, and against the Westboro Baptist Church.
In a strong dissent, Alito said that the court's decision allowed the Westboro church to "brutalize" the family at its most vulnerable moment. He wrote: "Our profound national commitment to free and open debate is not a license for the vicious verbal assault that occurred in this case. . . . In this case, respondents brutally attacked Matthew Snyder, and this attack, which was almost certain to inflict injury, was central to respondents' well-practiced strategy for attracting public attention."
The Phelps' family, which essentially constitutes the Westboro Baptist Church, immediately praised the ruling. Margie Phelps, who acted as attorney for her family, told the Associated Press: "The only surprise is that Justice Alito did not feel compelled to follow his oath. We read the law. We follow the law. The only way for a different ruling is to shred the
First Amendment."
In an interview with CBS Radio News after the decision was announced, Phelps said she would tell the Snyder family: "This was a fool's errand. It was un-American as anything you could have done. That boy is still dead. . . . Now get down on your knees, mourn for your sins, repent and obey."
YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS BULLSHIT. YES I SAID IT. WHY WOULD ANYBODY IN THEIR RIGHT MIND PROTEST AT A FUNERAL OF A SOLDIER WHO DIED DOING HIS JOB. HE WAS DOING WHAT HE WAS TOLD TO DO. YOU KNOW WHAT GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO VOLUNTEER TO GO INTO THE MILITARY AND THEN DIE FOR DOING THEIR JOBS. GOD BLESS THE MILITARY, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, EMS ANYONE WHO KNOWS THAT THEY PUT THEIR LIFE ON THE LINE TO PROTECT AMERICANS. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHY THEY DIED IT ONLY MATTERS THAT THEY DIED AND THEY DIDN'T ASK TO DIE ONLY THAT THEY KNEW BY GOING INTO THAT LINE OF WORK THAT THEY COULD BE KILLED AT ANY TIME OR COME OUT OF IT ALIVE. IF YOU WANT TO PROTEST THE MILITARY THEN GO TO WASHINGTON ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN AND PROTEST BUT LEAVE THESE FAMILIES ALONE. THEY ARE GRIEVING THEIR LOST LOVED ONES AND DON'T NEED TO BE HASSLED BY THESE PROTESTERS.
Why do bad people get
Why do bad people get everything they want and good people get nothing. Just saying........
THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE
WELL I JUST WATCHED THIS MOVIE AND I WAS NOT IMPRESSED. OF COURSE IT IS FAKE AND YOU JUST CAN'T GET SCARED WATCHING THIS. I WAS ACTUALLY BORED DURING MOST OF THIS MOVIE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE.
Christina Aguilera accused of public drunkenness
(AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2011 file photo, Christina Aguilera, right, arrives with Matthew Rutler for the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Aguilera was arrested early Tuesday, March 1, 2011 near the Sunset Strip on suspicion of being drunk in public but will not be prosecuted, authorities said. The driver, Matthew Rutler, 25, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and jailed on $5,000 bail, sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said.Aguilera, 30, was "extremely intoxicated" when a car driven by her boyfriend was stopped at about 2:45 a.m. on Clark Street, Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Bill McSweeney said.
Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said Aguilera "didn't really understand where she was" but was cooperative.
"She was not belligerent in any way whatsoever," Whitmore said.
Deputies saw the Mustang "burn rubber" and fishtail onto a street, he said.
The noise could be heard 100 feet away and constituted an "exhibition of speed" that prompted deputies to immediately stop the car, Whitmore said.
They smelled alcohol on the breath of 25-year-old Matthew Rutler, and a field sobriety test found him to have a blood-alcohol level of 0.09 percent, Whitmore said.
In California, a driver is legally under the influence at or above 0.08 percent.
The car was stopped just off the Sunset Strip, not far from such famous nightspots as Whiskey A Go-Go and the Viper Room.
Rutler was arrested on suspicion of DUI and later released on $5,000 bail. Sheriff's officials didn't know if Rutler had hired an attorney, and no phone listing for him could be found.
I KNEW IT!!!! THIS EXPLAINS THE SUPER BOWL FIASCO. YOU LOOKED UNDER THE INFLUENCE THAT NIGHT AS WELL. GIRL, YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO GET SOME HELP OR AT LEAST KEEP YOUR DRINKING PRIVATE.
THIS MOVIE WAS FILMED IN WINSTON-SALEM.
YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS SCI FI MOVIE. IT WAS FILMED IN WINSTON-SALEM AND IS PRETTY GOOD.
Ex-Doctor Gets 3-Year Term In Ballerina's Death - Winston-Salem News Story - WXII The Triad
Ex-Doctor Gets 3-Year Term In Ballerina's Death - Winston-Salem News Story - WXII The Triad
WELL I GUESS IF YOU ARE A DOCTOR AND HAVE MONEY THEN IT'S OK TO DRINK AND DRIVE AND KILL A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE PRIME OF HER LIFE. NOW OUR LEGAL SYSTEM ONLY GAVE HIM 3-4 YEARS. HMMMMM SEEMS LIKE HE STILL HAS A FAMILY TO GO HOME TO AND THEY CAN VISIT HIM IN PRISON BUT HER PARENTS HAVE TO VISIT HER GRAVESITE. SHE GOT A DEATH SENTENCE AND ALL HE GETS IS 3-4 YEARS. SEEMS REALLY FAIR HUH.
WELL I GUESS IF YOU ARE A DOCTOR AND HAVE MONEY THEN IT'S OK TO DRINK AND DRIVE AND KILL A YOUNG WOMAN IN THE PRIME OF HER LIFE. NOW OUR LEGAL SYSTEM ONLY GAVE HIM 3-4 YEARS. HMMMMM SEEMS LIKE HE STILL HAS A FAMILY TO GO HOME TO AND THEY CAN VISIT HIM IN PRISON BUT HER PARENTS HAVE TO VISIT HER GRAVESITE. SHE GOT A DEATH SENTENCE AND ALL HE GETS IS 3-4 YEARS. SEEMS REALLY FAIR HUH.
Katie Holmes sues Star Magazine over cover
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2011 file photo, actress Katie Holmes is pictured before announcing nominations for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.The actress filed the lawsuit against American Media Inc. in federal court in Los Angeles. She said a January cover that featured the headline "Katie DRUG SHOCKER!" was false and not supported by the actual story in the magazine.
The cover featured a disheveled picture of Holmes, and the story itself claimed she was "trapped in a cycle of addictive treatments," based on interviews with former Scientology members.
"Star Magazine's malicious claims about Katie are untrue, unethical and unlawful," Holmes' attorney, Bert Fields, wrote in a statement. "Not only do they cruelly defame Katie, they play a cheap trick on the public, making ridiculously false claims on the cover unsupported by anything inside."
The complaint also states the cover story implies that Holmes is looking to split from husband Tom Cruise, which the lawsuit states is untrue.
""Of all the fabricated stories that continue to be published about me, this instance is beyond the pale," Holmes said in a statement. "The publisher knew this outrageous story was false and printed it anyway to sell magazines."
Star Magazine is standing by its story and said in a statement that it raises significant concerns about Church of Scientology practices, including the use of e-meters, devices that practitioners believe detect mental trauma.
"Star fully stands behind the editorial integrity of what we have published concerning Ms. Holmes' controversial use of the Scientology 'e-meter,'" the statement reads. "The physical effect of the e-meter on its users is a matter of significant public concern and we plan to vigorously defend the suit filed by Ms. Holmes.
"Our attorneys look forward to deposing Ms. Holmes about her experiences with Scientology and the e-meter, and expect that the case will be promptly dismissed by the court," the statement said.
Holmes, who starred in the television series "Dawson's Creek" and numerous films, is seeking more than $50 million in damages.
NOW KATIE DID THE RIGHT THING. ONCE AGAIN THE PRESS GOT OVER ON THE STAR AND THE PUBLIC. PRINT THE TRUTH PEOPLE. THAT'S ALL WE WANT.
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