What was he thinking?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:10 pm

We see stuff like this all the time anymore and I am left totally confused as to what they were thinking about when they did it. Was this guy in such an angry frenzy that he lost control? Did none of his friends ask him to get a grip and remove it?:-2

He's resigning but may run again. Yikes!

Now, granted the title of the story is a stretch, because he was writing to friends and not directing his rant at kids themselves - but this is a guy whose has been making decisions that affect kids........ and this is his attitude?

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YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:30 pm

Sometimes the stupidity of people knows no boundries.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:30 pm

I hope he doesn't run again, he should not be in a position that involves young people.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:38 pm

I saw this earlier. He apparently wasn't thinking at all, he was emoting. Funny how this happens to so many people, like the guy who was caught on his way to murder some people because Glen Beck was ranting about them. Emotions can seemingly be contagious.

Monkey see, monkey do - thats about all I can make of it.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:55 pm

chonsigirl;1341657 wrote: I hope he doesn't run again, he should not be in a position that involves young people.He has two children of his own, do you think they're safe from daddy's hateful swayings?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:21 pm

You never know-children are much wiser than most people give them credit for, about subjects such as this.

I went for a walk at school during my prep period yesterday, and was asked to take two young boys on the "bad" list with me, to get some extra energy out. But their conversation between themselves was very enlightening-it involved this topic and certain young people of similar lifestyle choices. They were able to rationally discuss the topic without any negative comments or feelings, and it settled down into just a general gossip session. During all this time, I just walked and let them talk, they was no need to say a thing, and never did-until I thought we should go back to school in time for the next class.

If young people can discuss topics like this in a like manner, I would think his children could also-away by themselves and among their peer group, or in a situation when nothing would be said either way to persuade them in either direction of choices.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:54 pm

chonsigirl;1341669 wrote: You never know-children are much wiser than most people give them credit for, about subjects such as this.

I went for a walk at school during my prep period yesterday, and was asked to take two young boys on the "bad" list with me, to get some extra energy out. But their conversation between themselves was very enlightening-it involved this topic and certain young people of similar lifestyle choices. They were able to rationally discuss the topic without any negative comments or feelings, and it settled down into just a general gossip session. During all this time, I just walked and let them talk, they was no need to say a thing, and never did-until I thought we should go back to school in time for the next class.

If young people can discuss topics like this in a like manner, I would think his children could also-away by themselves and among their peer group, or in a situation when nothing would be said either way to persuade them in either direction of choices.

Beautifully said Chonsi. There is great hope for our children:-6

It's amazing that a man like this is still on the school board. It boggles the mind. I think that we turn the head too much and allow people to behave badly. This has to stop!

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:47 pm

I'm wondering if we could then conclude that Clint McCance may never have had a rational and reasonable discussion on the subject of sexual orientation and lifestyle choices. What was clearly behind the emotional rant was that he wished homosexuality was not a reality, and since it is, the only way for his wish to come true would be for all gay people to die (which actually sounds to me like an admission that homosexuality is something other than a choice in McCance's mind), whether that be by means of suicide or any other. If McCance had conveyed the same message without the "over-the-top-language" he used, would that then have been acceptable, or would we still see it as inappropriate hate-filled rhetoric? For example, when people say that homosexuality is a sin and unless gays repent God will condemn them to hell's fire for eternity, thus claiming that 'everlasting life' is beyond the reach of the gay person. Isn't that similar to what McCance had said but using different language? People such as McCance are only expressing that they don't want to wait for the next life, they want it done now.

How should 'wisdom' be defined in this context? Is it an acknowledgement that homosexuality be recognized and accepted, leaving all other aspects of the issue aside? Is wisdom simply the act of calm and reasonable dialogue only?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:55 pm

The real interesting side of this story is that he was exposed by a "friend" who knew who to contact with the post. Think about it for a moment. His face-book posts are only available to friends and this is what one friend did to another.. guess it was a lot easier than confronting him to his face and risking losing the friendship over, eh?

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Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:18 pm

flopstock;1341706 wrote: The real interesting side of this story is that he was exposed by a "friend" who knew who to contact with the post. Think about it for a moment. His face-book posts are only available to friends and this is what one friend did to another.. guess it was a lot easier than confronting him to his face and risking losing the friendship over, eh?

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flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:37 pm

Ahso!;1341690 wrote: I'm wondering if we could then conclude that Clint McCance may never have had a rational and reasonable discussion on the subject of sexual orientation and lifestyle choices. What was clearly behind the emotional rant was that he wished homosexuality was not a reality, and since it is, the only way for his wish to come true would be for all gay people to die (which actually sounds to me like an admission that homosexuality is something other than a choice in McCance's mind), whether that be by means of suicide or any other. If McCance had conveyed the same message without the "over-the-top-language" he used, would that then have been acceptable, or would we still see it as inappropriate hate-filled rhetoric? For example, when people say that homosexuality is a sin and unless gays repent God will condemn them to hell's fire for eternity, thus claiming that 'everlasting life' is beyond the reach of the gay person. Isn't that similar to what McCance had said but using different language? People such as McCance are only expressing that they don't want to wait for the next life, they want it done now.

How should 'wisdom' be defined in this context? Is it an acknowledgement that homosexuality be recognized and accepted, leaving all other aspects of the issue aside? Is wisdom simply the act of calm and reasonable dialogue only?

Ya know what's wrong with me? ...

Okay, trick question..:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Seriously though, I can find it in me to feel for this poor jackass. Here he is going along being the same bigoted putz he's been his whole life and suddenly it's not okay anymore. His parents had the chance to teach him differently. His church had the chance to teach him differently. For sure his wife could have attempted to correct him... and where were those friends telling him to stfu?

They may in fact, have all tried to teach him tolerance. But I can't seem to stop myself from imagining being him at this moment. And hoping that he realizes that he has time left to redeem himself. He has to be feeling like the piece of crap he is, at this moment. But I don't wish fear for his family on him.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:46 pm

I was Clint McCance at one time. Perhaps this event will be the beginning of a long process for Clint in reclaiming his own mind.