OPEN POST (Sept 23rd, 2008)

Sorry I have been away everyone! Very hectic in my neck of the woods.

First off, Witz, sorry that I haven't gotten back to you, I will drop you an email with tenative availabilities. With the hectic schedule of this past month, I couldn't give you a clear answer, so I didn't want to give a wishy-washy answer.

IrishNinja: Indeed, it is tragic, but no less a lesson in history. Hopefully the other companies will learn well from the lessons of SEGA.

Eshto: I have stated in my posts on how the discussions on those topics work. You have failed to demonstrate the debunking of how it fails to be a scientific theory (or thesis) or other forms of scientific method (Re:Creationism) Even if we wanted to go the route of asking if it is science, it is indeed a SOCIAL SCIENCE, which is a valid subject that CAN be taught in school (and is in High School on up.)

Prayer is actually banned in some schools. There are a number of Stare Decisis in various cases throughout the United States that had this for an issue at hand. What you are referring to is "quiet time", or "momentary pause for silence".

There are people that ARE against the pledge of alligence. I'd also be more than happy to point out the Stare Decisis on those as well.

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Okay, that should tidy things up for a moment. Hopefully, I can resume my schedule soon, and post more. Till next time!

-John

FYI to reply to your comment, since you seem a bit misinformed:

1. Creationism shouldn't be taught in science class because it is devoid of science. It's not a scientific theory, it is a religious belief. It could reasonably be discussed elsewhere, such as a religious studies class. However, creationists want it taught AS credible science, as an "alternative" to evolution. Would you be as willing to teach "flat earth theory" as an alternative to the fact that the world is round?

2. Prayer is not "banned" in public schools, anyone can pray whenever they want to. What they can't do is publicly lead and coerce others to follow their religion. Still think you want prayer in school? Let's assume you are a Christian. What if your kids' teacher is Muslim, and has your kids praying to Mecca five times a day? What if he's Wiccan and has them all doing pagan rituals?

3. Nobody is against the Pledge of Allegiance. What they object to is the phrase "under God", which wasn't in the original version but was added in the 1950's. It endorses a particular religious viewpoint, which is an affront to the religious freedom guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution (just like indoctrinating other people's children in public schools).

And no I'm not a Marxist, but did you know the Pledge of Allegiance was written by a socialist?

holy shit, you know your sega history. impressive, man.
...doesnt make shit any less tragic though, eh?

Read your posts. You are a good man!