tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post5348035754162309242..comments2023-10-28T02:12:00.592-07:00Comments on Life According to K: TraumatizedK kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09851243329771949070noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-67571840789933801892008-11-20T13:43:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:43:00.000-08:00K-kid--oh my gosh! I had no idea you had been thr...K-kid--oh my gosh! I had no idea you had been through such an experience. And so unfairly targeted, in my view. In the couple of political conversations we've had (online and off) I have found you to be very willing to listen to other viewpoints, and I've found your posts to be well thought-out and intelligent. I'm so sorry about the personal trauma. Yikes. You don't deserve it.sherwoodpcdforumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556747765882263413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-63455885414930862612008-11-15T21:31:00.000-08:002008-11-15T21:31:00.000-08:00Sources, libhom? I can say my house payment is fun...Sources, libhom? I can say my house payment is funded by Big Bird, but you gotta have sources for claims like that be credible. There is always a money trail. Any source that I can find (USAToday and other major news sources) says that the church itself did not donate any money. Even sources attempting to identify how much individual church members donated (such as "mormonsfor8.com") are iffy at best, given that anybody can send them an email "identifying" donors who they think are Mormon... hardly foolproof.K kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09851243329771949070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-79420423711253599822008-11-15T14:39:00.000-08:002008-11-15T14:39:00.000-08:00Hi there! I know you don't have a clue who I am bu...Hi there! I know you don't have a clue who I am but can I just give you a big hug first? ((((((hugs))))) I am a friend of Jadie's and I came across your blog while I was reading hers. I so appreciate your post and let me tell you, I sympathize with you completely! We have recently started our own pro-life organization (you are more than welcome to take a look at my blog for more info on the current "fight" ahead) but, while I was certainly expecting there to be contention between myself and those who disagree with me~ I honestly was not prepared for the open hostility. It's been....difficult to say the least. While I have yet to experience that hostility from people in the church yet, I have run into alot of apathy which has been tough~ I can only imagine how hard that must be for you to be attacked by people that share your faith~especially on an issue that our faith supports so strongly. Just doesn't make sense to me! I'm sorry you've had to go through that~ but I applaud you for standing up~ it's scary and it does seem to paint a big red target on you. It seems that the only "freedom of speech" people are interested in is only that which agrees with their view. And with prop 8 I really don't understand the extent of the hostility, seeing as how the homosexual community hasn't lost a single right as a result of it. They merely did not GAIN a title. They did not obtain the right to redefine what so many hold sacred. It makes me so sad to see our temples being treated so disrespectfully~ big ouch. We're in OR and have not seen that kind of demonstration here~ but it is on the news. Im sorry you're caught in the middle of it all. I was thinking this morning how it's been a while since we've really had our mettle tested as a church. *bracing self* :o)<BR/><BR/> And to respond to libhom's comment about "misinformation" coming from our church to "avoid scrutiny of their actions" It's simply not true. It's just not all that sinister as some would like to believe. Sometimes people have beliefs that they hold sacred~ that matter enough to them to stand up and fight for (and the members of our church certainly did so respectfully) . Just as those who believe strongly that gay marriage should be legalized. We have not in any way shape or form infringed on their right to express or fight for their views and yet that same respect has not been shown to those who feel differently. I happen to be very well acquainted with my church, and there is nothing subversive or oppressive about it. You may choose to feel differently but it might be worthwhile to consider what you are basing those opinions on. The majority of our meeting last Sunday was about treating the gay community with love and respect even though we disagree with their view. It is important for everyone in this great country to stand up for what they believe in~ but ultimately, it is We the People who decide, by our votes, what is the majority view. If you happen to be in the minority, that sucks. (sorry, couldnt find a better word!) We happen to know what that feels like to a very large degree~ not just throughout our history, but here and now. And as far as dollar amounts go...it takes money to support a cause. How has it suddenly become criminal or shameful for Americans to donate their own hard earned money to help further a cause they feel strongly about? I believe Obama spent somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.5 million dollars to support just ONE infomercial and hundreds of millions on his entire campaign~ and he sure supports alot of things that I am passionately against~ and yet no one is asking where that money came from. The hypocrisy and blatant double standards that are rampant in our society are causing so much harm to our country. <BR/><BR/>Anyway~ back to the original poster (sorry I don't know your name and sorry for "crashing" your blog) but I support you, I salute you and I wish you peace and comfort and that the storm will subside soon for you. I'm just getting ready to pull my raincoat on and head out into one myself! *yikes!* <BR/>Take care!<BR/>~MichelleChellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101845973085057894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-70877919722654806832008-11-15T12:48:00.000-08:002008-11-15T12:48:00.000-08:00It is so hard to take it all in, but it's to be ex...It is so hard to take it all in, but it's to be expected I guess. At least we have our own little stress-release outlet!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01050468729855444174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-45004364543859281732008-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:002008-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:00The Mormon Church itself gave hundreds of thousand...The Mormon Church itself gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to Yes on 8. There is a lot of misinformation coming from the LDS to avoid scrutiny of their actions.libhomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537213558568338561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661055202772893066.post-67559160482079557262008-11-15T10:02:00.000-08:002008-11-15T10:02:00.000-08:00It's taking me time to recoveer too- and I didn't ...It's taking me time to recoveer too- and I didn't even participate as much as you! I really appreciated the posts you had about it- particularly your mom's email- they helped me sort some things out. Thanks!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202254849838030612noreply@blogger.com