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The "Traditional Values" crowd must have warped ideas, let alone humour

2008-08-08T15:03:49Z

Something the "Traditional Values" crowd may want to think about, in particular such wanting to invoke the Bible as the basis of Law and Order--as in this example from history (via the Forward's "Looking Back" column in its August 15th number), under the heading "75 Years Ago in the Forward:"

When Polish police found young Sholem Unger hanging from a tree in the Staszowicz forest, they initially suspected suicide. But when they went to his home to inform his parents, the boy's father reacted with complete indifference to the news that his son was dead. As a result, the 54-year-old religious fanatic, wood salesman Yeshaya Unger, was arrested. During the course of the investigation, Unger admitted that he killed his son, but he explained that he did it because of an argument that had occurred between the two. According to Unger, his son was a sloppy dresser and he told him to dress more nicely. This led to an argument, which escalated to fisticuffs. During the fight, Unger claims, he accidentally choked his son to death. The police are not entirely convinced that it was an accident, particularly after Unger said in court that the Talmud permits a man to kill a son who has raised his hand against him. The Polish court is now consulting with rabbinical scholars to see if Unger's comments are accurate.

No wonder religiopolitical fanaticism takes such extremes....

Nazi Punks Fuck Off

2008-11-22T12:22:40Z

a republican motorcycle gang and pro-war organization - Move America Forward starring the recently fired right wing talk show host, Melanie Morgan - staged a pro-war rally in Berkeley, U.S.A.
There was no counter protest. Here are some excerpts from their pep rally.

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