Im certain some think you hysterical

and, considering the various meanings of that word perhaps you are, just not very funny.

Before you think this a knee jerk reaction by a "liberal" let me assure you that I am far from that and my knees dont work so well any more either.

That you are trying to be humorous Ive no doubt, that you mislead and distort this case in order to be funny is possible, that you completely fail, and abysmally so, to understand the big picture and the ACLU's role in protecting everyones rights, including those of the American Nazi, is pretty clear.

Remember that your good buddy, Rush Limbaugh, after spending years defaming the ACLU, upon running afoul of drug laws went directly to that august organisation for help.

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 7:22:25 AM
 

Just Two Questions . . .

Ardee,

Thanks for your comments.

My article attempts to ask two questions. If you can give convincing answers to them, I'll go away.

I'm not replying argue, or to SHOUT YOU DOWN (as liberals and conservatives do these days) but rather, after pointing out two rhetorical issues, I'd like ask you two questions, and then give you the floor:

Rhetorical Issues:

1. My facts have been checked and rechecked. I don't think they "distort this case in order to be funny." What fun would that be?

2. Rush Limbaugh, is not my good buddy. I've never met him. Nor have I met Al Franken. But, wouldn't it be a hoot to do lunch with them both?

Questions:

1. How do ACLU lawsuits to keep Boy Scouts from using public property protect everyone's rights?

2. Why should the Boy Scouts have any less right to use public property than other groups?

Sincerely,
Horace J. Digby
Http://www.lexingtonfilm.com

by Horace J. Digby (5 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 1:03:03 PM
 

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Wow Horace,

You are correct. Not only funny, but certainly the best forensics extempore writer this journalist has yet to read. Keep up the good work. And I'm not just saying this because I work for you either.

Your Administrative Assistant
Lola Lane
lolalane@lexingtonfilm.com

by Horace J. Digby (5 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 3:04:42 AM
 

Sorry for the delay, I missed your response

The Boy Scouts take public money, thus they cannot, by law do what they do....simple really.

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 8:24:08 PM
 

What About The Uniforms?

Ardee,

Thanks for you comments, and your response.

I agree that public money can't be spent for religious activities of any church or religion. That will be a violation of the establishment clause. But funds may be spent for secular purposes, as long as they are available and used without consideration of, or in support of religious programs or messages.

Here, the Army, it would seem, has a vested interest in hanging around with Boy Scouts. They have a lot in common. The both deal with leadership. They both wear uniforms. They both deal in tactics, logistics, and operational issues. Scouting attempts to develop some pretty good character traits, independent of any religious message that may be associated with Scouting. There is no required religious message in Scouting, some troops take part in no religious activities, or programs what so ever.

Cordially,
Horace J. Digby
Winner of the Robert Benchley Society Award for Humor.

P.S. I just had a great visit with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson about four hours ago, and Dave is a lot funnier than me. -- HJD

by Horace J. Digby (5 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 4:33:11 AM
 

I could go and ask the ACLU

but, before I mosey over to their website and look for clues I would remind you that, considering the episodes of homophobia displayed by local and national leadership of the Scouts, this scheme to harrass and intimidate those short pants wearing scoutmasters may be simply a vendetta by the ACLU....My money, however, is on that esteemed group and Ill bet they have a real solid reason.

Werent some scouts electrocuted at that army base a while back? Maybe its a safety issue......Does Balboa Park have high tension wires above it?

Why are those army guys hanging around those teen age boys anyway? So many questions........dont ask and definitely dont tell.

by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 5:34:50 PM