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This guy is a True and Proud American. A rarity these days.

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Obsessedwski
Posts: 2261 - Karma: 71
This is what I think represents a true and patriotic American. I am so glad to see there is still an American citizen that I can truly admire and whom I can honestly say I am proud of. Too bad they're so far and few in between nowadays.



Feb 3 2011 3:12AM
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poluhasuper
Posts: 599 - Karma: 13
hey look someone makes sense!

this entire debate with same sex marriage just baffles me i dont understand why it exists
Feb 3 2011 3:39AM
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oreopancake.
Posts: 2596 - Karma: 21
inb4 shitstorm

I really don't see how gay marriage is still up for debate, I thought our society was supposed to be the one who scoffed at our history's ignorance and discriminative behavior.
Feb 3 2011 3:49AM
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Cufe.
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 262
This man has, single handedly, made me proud to say I have the United states as my continental neighbors.

until the westboro baptist church speaks out again...
Feb 3 2011 3:51AM
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COrider
Posts: 1498 - Karma: 23
Pretty much as said I do not understand why this is still even an issue to debate about. This guy is a really good speaker too, and hopefully people will stop being so ignorant. Good find OP
Feb 3 2011 4:37AM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,684
I bet he puts the toilet seat down too...
Feb 3 2011 5:06AM
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geteducated
Posts: 6410 - Karma: 86
Feb 3 2011 5:12AM
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PetriDish
Posts: 277 - Karma: 10
Hell, I always put it down no matter what (except in public restrooms). Can't see how it's an issue.
Feb 3 2011 5:14AM
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Duenskie
Posts: 231 - Karma: 17
I feel as though same sex marrage is wrong.
Feb 3 2011 5:21AM
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Boggs
Posts: 1039 - Karma: 208
He is fucking amazing at public speaking. Great argument, +K to him.
Feb 3 2011 5:43AM
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mattytru
Posts: 2788 - Karma: 5,618
why
Feb 3 2011 8:17AM
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poluhasuper
Posts: 599 - Karma: 13
oh ok, well he thinks itts wrong looks like no ones allowed to be married gay.
Feb 3 2011 8:18AM
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Ski_the_east01
Posts: 5203 - Karma: 2,306

ahahahah

but seriously he spoke very well and with great confidence..im confused as to how anyone can actually debate this anymore

Feb 3 2011 9:18AM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Claim!


He went to my highschool and I also lifeguarded with him. He's a great dude.

He's only like a grade above me.




Oh the shenanigans we pulled on the children at the pool...
Feb 3 2011 9:19AM
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Ko-Pain
Posts: 202 - Karma: 17
Seems like alot of Teens get caught up in COD and join the army, but im grateful for them and their contribution.
Feb 3 2011 10:44AM
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attitash46
Posts: 296 - Karma: 694
that was the best speech for same sex marriage ive ever heard
Feb 3 2011 10:59AM
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ski@jaypeak2
Posts: 2805 - Karma: 470
then dont marry a dude
Feb 3 2011 10:59AM
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Tasche
Posts: 5422 - Karma: 99
Can't disagree with that. Great post.
Feb 3 2011 11:14AM
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TheMajesticLife
Posts: 940 - Karma: 495

that was a great speech

Feb 3 2011 11:30AM
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ace_
Posts: 3189 - Karma: 39
what if iowa allowed only women to marry.. how awesome would that be
Feb 3 2011 11:43AM
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jibnut
Posts: 3038 - Karma: 304
HE is attractive.
Feb 3 2011 11:44AM
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timmi
Posts: 12874 - Karma: 3,460
One of his moms was probably super butch though
Feb 3 2011 12:13PM
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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
Care to enlighten us with your reasoning?
Feb 3 2011 12:19PM
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GILLSKI
Posts: 1250 - Karma: 361
you shouldn't speak, be grateful for the men and women who serve for you can have the right I wish i could take away from you,
Feb 3 2011 12:32PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
English a second language?
Feb 3 2011 12:35PM
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thugaim
Posts: 2181 - Karma: 33
wat
Feb 3 2011 12:48PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
threads
Feb 3 2011 12:50PM
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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
too bad this persons speech didnt work...
Feb 3 2011 12:51PM
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muFFn
Posts: 1040 - Karma: 74
A quality post.
Feb 3 2011 12:53PM
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Mr.Gaga
Posts: 2021 - Karma: 542
I feel you're wrong.
Feb 3 2011 12:55PM
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Tasche
Posts: 5422 - Karma: 99
it's still doing work...
Feb 3 2011 1:03PM
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Mr.Fister
Posts: 526 - Karma: 10
this dude 4 prez
Feb 3 2011 1:13PM
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Dhane
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 1,722
i dont mean to sound brash or calloused, but what is his sexual orientation? myself, i have no problems with same sex marriage, the only people giving homosexuals a bad rap is their ridiculous flamboyant minority. but that goes for any "2nd class" population, the muslims are catergorized as terrorists due to their extremist factions etc... but just out of curiosity, i wonder if his parents forced homosexuality on him like christian parents force celibacy and intolerance on theirs, or they let him figure things out for himself. its funny, because if he is straight, i doubt they had the reaction that a nuclear family would have if they found out their son was gay.
Feb 3 2011 1:15PM
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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
excellent point! you are very right. I just cant believe that this is still happening today...
Feb 3 2011 1:16PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
He's straight. From what he's told me his parents didnt force anything like that on him. They let him make his own decisions.


On another note, i think he's coaching both debate teams for City and West high. He's one of the better, if not the best that ive seen come out of West.
Feb 3 2011 1:24PM
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SONlC
Posts: 331 - Karma: 10
Never had a problem with same sex marriage. Got a gay uncle who is married to a man... They're both named Jim but that is besides the point. This guy is a great public speaker, I wish I could have him talk to people I didn't want to.
Feb 3 2011 1:32PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
I know you're probably not a complete fucking idiot BUT
Why even ask if his parents forced homosexuality on him, what the fuck does that even mean? Making him be gay and engage in homosexual sex acts? I mean what are you even talking about. Why would you think gay parents would make their kids gay. You can't make somebody be gay, just like you can't make somebody be straight. Why would you assume gay parents "force homosexuality" just because some christian parents encourage celibacy. Ya, that's right encourage, the only way for parents to force anything is to lock their kids up and make sure they don't have sex.

You just have this attitude about you that leads me to believe you don't like gay people. Like you assume a straight couple would be angry if their kid was gay (which isn't the case all the time, or even the majority perhaps) so it leads you to believe "I doubt they had the reaction that a nuclear family would have if they found out their son was gay". Why would gay people be mad if their child was straight??? You act like gay people have this worldwide agenda to eliminate all non-homosexuals so the whole world can be homosexual. Gay parents don't give a shit if their son isn't gay, why would they, they are above judging people based on sexual preference, just like you, and everyone else who does it should be.
Feb 3 2011 1:36PM
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Ski_the_east01
Posts: 5203 - Karma: 2,306

im pretty sure he was just pondering and nothing else...

and then you went ahead and pms'd all over the place..need a new tampon?

Feb 3 2011 1:42PM
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Dhane
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 1,722
im really surprised my post recieved such a reaction. i was simply curious as to what his sexual orientation was. Im sorry if i came off as sounding intolerant, but , you cant judge my attitude towards homosexuality through a block of text on the internet. Forced is terrible choice of a word, i notice that now, and through first-hand experience i have seen families completely isolate their children due to their sexual preference. granted, i live in a rather small, conservative community, so making such a claim without fully grasping an accurate statistic or research was ill-conceived. this post is rushed, sorry. but back to thread relevancy this guy has a solid grasp on reality and was spot on about the issue. i cant wait to come back to this thread later and see some crazy responses.
Feb 3 2011 1:44PM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,684
I still would not have wanted to grow up without a dad.
Feb 3 2011 2:02PM
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find
Posts: 431 - Karma: 27
you kind of can. you made it pretty clear that you think sexual preference is a choice, and especially a choice that can be influenced by other people. i think this speaks volumes about your attitude toward homosexuality, whether you intended it to or not
Feb 3 2011 2:07PM
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Abc567def
Posts: 8756 - Karma: 801
He made some very valid points but it still passed
Feb 3 2011 2:08PM
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SCOO-WOOP
Posts: 1264 - Karma: 244
Threads!
Feb 3 2011 2:08PM
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Duenskie
Posts: 231 - Karma: 17
Marriage is the holy union of man and woman. Gay people are taking my religion and slandering it.
Feb 3 2011 2:12PM
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YoursAndMind
Posts: 335 - Karma: 31
This guy is also a true american I feel.....
Feb 3 2011 2:14PM
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Tasche
Posts: 5422 - Karma: 99
Please no one respond to this kid. Just don't do it.
Feb 3 2011 2:32PM
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PetriDish
Posts: 277 - Karma: 10
Lol @ christfag here.
Feb 3 2011 2:33PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
I'm not sure how this relates to American patriotism specifically? He is eloquent, but it's the same debate that rages in every country. He could have made that very nice speech in any Court in the world, replacing 'Iowa' with a different nation or federal state, and it would have had the same impact. No doubt, he is a true and proud liberal, and a solid advocate of same sex marriage.
Feb 3 2011 2:43PM
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WillStart
Posts: 3955 - Karma: 3,192
pretty sure gay parents never do this. maybe a few instances, but basically never. it just makes no sense. after having heterosexuality pushed on them their whole lives and feeling pressure to hide their homosexuality, why would they do something similar to their children?
Feb 3 2011 2:43PM
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Mr.Turtle
Posts: 3690 - Karma: 96
pretty damn well spoken for an engineering student
Feb 3 2011 2:47PM
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giantsrock28
Posts: 115 - Karma: 31
I believe that there is no true way to be American, except watching football. America is the product of 20 different types of people coming together. Everyone is unique in America. We do not have a distinct way of living, our politics are extremely different, and we eat extremely different foods. The only thing we have in common is freedom. Yet that is what makes us all different. We are not like Europe where only one religion was allowed to grow in specific countries, we all have different lively hoods, and we don't force our views on others. There is no distinct way to be American. We are a giant tossed salad (or melting pot, I'll leave that up to debate).
Feb 3 2011 2:49PM
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