I've liked a lot of Tom Hanks' movies, but there's no question that he hasn't a clue when it comes to religion or politics. I liked the church spokesman's comments, that "expressing your opinion is about as american as it gets." I also found it interesting that an anti-mormon spokesman defended us in this instance.
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If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen! - Samuel Adams
We are in a sorry state when great credence is given to the utterances of people who are well known for accomplishments in areas other than those they happen to be talking about at the moment.
Indeed. One should speak about what one knows. For instance, I have respect for Lundbaek, but I wouldn't ask him to fix my computer. I'm the wrong guy to work on your car. I'm not going to go to a taxidermist if I want a shower rod. Why do people think that a famous actor is an expert on anything other than acting?
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If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen! - Samuel Adams
Heh. Politics makes strange bedfellows, as Bill "Professional Anti-Mormon" McKeever jumps to our defense.
Bill McKeever, a rep for the Mormonism Research Ministry, added, "Personally, I find it un-American to tell people that they shouldnt vote their conscience. Hanks said he doesnt 'like to see any discrimination codified on any piece of paper.' Considering that just about every law discriminates in some form or another, makes this comment ridiculous. Hanks comment shows that he very much believes in discriminating against people with whom he disagrees. I may not agree with Mormon theology, but I certainly defend their right to express their opinion."
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And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, seven hours every day. That would be the sweetest thing of all.
If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen! - Samuel Adams
