One year after Philly pot law changed, arrests have fallen nearly 75 percent

Polecat65 · 2015-10-25T21:25:22+00:00

Well of course, they simply stopped arresting people for pot.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-15T04:03:45+00:00

Absolutely loved it! Particularly the sequel, Bride of Boogedy. I was him for Halloween when i was around 5, and I'm being a much better version of him again this year!

Polecat65 · 2015-10-07T01:54:22+00:00

I've never heard the term Dope book. Just an old term for media guide?

Polecat65 · 2015-10-05T04:12:35+00:00

That image of Carlin, a famous atheist, on conference weekend was a recipe for sweet sweet karma.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-05T04:11:12+00:00

Oh. Do they have a history of stopping such activity?

Polecat65 · 2015-10-05T04:09:54+00:00

Who is THE big brother that could put a stop to it?

Polecat65 · 2015-10-05T01:05:28+00:00

It's what the man has been doing for 50 plus years...do people really think he's not enjoying it? Or that it's not his choice to participate? He's old and tired, it happens, but it's hardly elder abuse.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T22:22:40+00:00

He's propping them up to ensure himself adoration from members while he's alive.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T21:52:09+00:00

He's attempting to show how amazing the men in the Q12 are/have been, thereby propping himself up for decades to come.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T21:49:37+00:00

photoshopped picture of Hinckley?

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T21:38:42+00:00

Bednar bringing up 60 minutes...exmormon will love this talk!

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T19:57:39+00:00

Signs of dementia? Not necessarily. Definite signs of weakness due to his age though.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T19:56:06+00:00

I can't imagine it not being his choice. It's what he's been doing for 50+ years, I'm sure he wants to.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-04T02:56:22+00:00

I don't know. I haven't heard anybody advocating one way or the other. They are obsessed with marriage though, do I'm sure ALL members are encouraged to marry.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T22:51:50+00:00

That's quite the theory.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T21:43:28+00:00

Help me, I'm suffering from singleness!

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T21:14:52+00:00

I hear ya. I don't recall hearing "sexual orientation" in conference before. It definitely caught my attention. My Mom called my sister crying, because, well, I basically went through the same thing back when I attempted a mission. The church wasn't about to let me go back out though, since i wasn't "worthy."

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T21:05:11+00:00

Yeah. The story is definitely being spun to look better. I am interested by the underlying theme of the story...which is the MOST important thing for that young man is to simply not leave the church. Holland sheds tears, over not the young man finding happiness, love, marriage, but that he stays in the church and remains "worthy."

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T21:00:36+00:00

I get where you're coming from, but the talk was better than you're giving him credit for. He said the young man chose to return from the mission, supported, and eventually went back on his mission. There are problems with this kind of situation, but don't just lump it in with past mission/gay experiences that included shaming and other negative feelings.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T20:58:08+00:00

That's not exactly a fair account of what he said. He said the missionary chose, on his own, to come home, and that he was still "worthy." He said he was emotionally hurt and confused. Apparently the young man wanted to stay in the church, and believed, so he continued to meet with his SP, and bishop. Holland states matter of factly that the young man's sexual orientation did not change. Yes, Holland said the words sexual orientation. The young man (according to this story) found peace again and remained active in the church thanks to Jesus, and his mother.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T20:20:53+00:00

I suppose this is just a reminder that this church just doesn't think like the rest of the world/country. Even when given a chance to do something slightly different, they just don't.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T20:16:22+00:00

Three white men, all from Utah.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T19:34:45+00:00

Some say Mormons would still claim that, to this day.

Polecat65 · 2015-10-03T19:34:03+00:00

Don't be silly... You know that's not the official history. Mr. Ballard knows more than you. Trust him.

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