“Central to the process of scientific inquiry is an openness to new data. It appears that our scientific models cannot adequately deal with the data from [near-death experiences] and similar events.”
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“Central to the process of scientific inquiry is an openness to new data. It appears that our scientific models cannot adequately deal with the data from [near-death experiences] and similar events.”
“Perhaps it’s like singer Harry Chapin said, ‘The real ones learn it somewhere.'”
“I was especially grateful for yet another example of the capacity of our community’s progressive-liberal-socialists to convert chicken manure into chicken salad.”
“I don’t want to see transgendered people’s rights violated in any way, but given the transgendered make up only around 0.03 percent of the U.S. population, what about the rights of the other 99.7 percent? Just asking.”
“I am all for never seeing a Confederate flag again, but we need proper context for our precedents who lived in a world so different from our own.”
“We believe the city of Asheville should be run first and foremost for the majority of the citizens who live here. We should encourage tourism, but not at the expense of those who live and work here.”
“It appears that the chefs create menu items that look good on paper, but they forget that the most important thing is that the flavors of the food need to be tasted, not hidden under a massive complex mixture of stuff that sounds exotic.”
“I ask that everyone who is directly affected and not directly affected use their voice and speak up, because until we do, we will live in the world with many technological advances but an ignorant society.”
“This law states that it is now legal to discriminate against LGBT+ people for no reason other than their sexual or gender orientation.”
“There are so many people, not only transgender but of many other minorities, who may be fired from their jobs, kicked out of their houses, and otherwise discriminated against just because of who they are.”
“As to the religious aspect [of HB2], might I remind you that the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution forbade states (which are signatory) from passing such (specifically, and intentionally discriminatory) laws — even though the South has traditionally held to retention of the ‘old ways.'”
“To ignore the positive things that have occurred in our history is an injustice. Sadly, it seems, most people today want to turn everything into a racial issue.”
“What message are we really giving to all of our city residents? That only white people count?”
“Should we change the name of the Lincoln Memorial and the many other buildings and monuments that pay tribute to the great men and women of their time?”
“I support her efforts to end this reverse Robin Hood policy of stealing from the poor and giving to the rich corporations.”
“This bill is not a step toward privacy and comfort, but millions of steps backward, toward a world that encourages hate, prejudice and inequity.”
“Like so many other regressive social engineering laws, this one is built on a complete fabrication, a lie.”
“Thank you so much for printing those wonderful stories, essays, thoughts — and the artwork that shows so much talent. “
“Look closely, Asheville decision-makers. This is your new standard.”
“History should be left alone to be understood and appreciated. It should not be a matter of current approval. Some of us respect Vance.”
“Neighborhoods with character, walkable to city centers — parks and playgrounds, and of the size families need — will no longer be neighborhoods inclusive of families.”