US government figures indicate about 40 American Muslims have gone overseas to fight with terrorist groups. Let’s look at the record

1. A few hundred American Jews went to Israel in 1948 to fight its war for independence, including several officers in the US Army.

2. Dozens of American Irish people have worked with the IRA, a terrorist group.

3. Hundreds of Americans volunteered to fight in the Canadian or British armies during WWII.

4. At least a few thousand Americans of German ancestry went to Nazi Germany and served in its armed forces.

Sos, 40 American Muslims have gone overseas to fight with terrorist groups!

Father Daly points out the reality of a declining number of Irish born priests to serve the needs of the Irish people. The church has been compelled to bring in priests from other nations which does not address key issues. A foreign born priest may not be as successful in working with Irish people. Daly expressed that he found “heartbreaking” during his time as bishop that so many priests or prospective priests were forced to resign or were unable to get ordained because of the celibacy issue.

When will the Pope accept reality?

There are too many people in power with little to do so they churn out laws to justify their jobs. I hope it’s a rash that will wear itself out. If a  man puts his hand on a woman’s bottom, any woman worth her salt can deal with it. It’s communication. Can’t we all be friendly?

I believe Irons has a point. If I wander down the street, spot an attractive woman– of course if you are  gay it could be an attractive man– what exactly is wrong if I walk up to her, plant a kiss, feel her boobs and invite the fair lass to join me in bed? I am quite receptive to a touch down below and some rubbing. Let’s all become friendly. At least if we are happy with one another, it will deal with the unhappiness in our economic lives!

No commentator in America will refer to these incidents of violence in Ireland because they were caused by white, Catholic men. If a Muslim uses violence, it is because the Muslim is a terrorist. If a white person uses violence, it is because he is a freedom fighter!

May 17, 1974, 26 civilians killed by IRA bombs in Dublin.

February 17, 1978, 12 civilians burned alive by the IRA.

August 15, 1998, A bomb blast in Omagh results in death of 2 babies and nine children.

I guess, as far as Pete King is concerned, none of the dead were Americans. Of course, they were IRISH!!

We seriously doubt the outcome of Pete King’s investigation will uncover evidence that American Muslims were ever responsible for 1% of the deaths caused by the IRA.

1. The rising radicalization within the Italian community posed by the Mafia. If we adhere to King standards, the presence of a few thousand members of the Mafia implicates the entire Italian American community.

2. The rising radicalization of the Jewish community in America, many of whose members support violent policies of the Israel army.

3. How about the Greeks in this country? A few months back there were riots in the streets of Greece?

4. I am shocked Pete King is not conducting hearings on the rise of radicalization of Chinese Americans, given the violence of the Chinese government against dissidents.

5. Of course, when it comes to violence, how about hearings into the Tea Party whose rhetoric of violence inflames many nut cases?

My wife is Irish and my children share that heritage so I feel called upon, as a good Jewish boy, to tell the mayor he should not halt at the Irish. How about:

1. “How many Polaks does it take to screw in a light bulb?”

2. “if there is a crime in your neighborhood, check the Italians hanging around the streets.”

3. Not that I have anything against those of the colored persuasion, heck, some of my best friends are colored–white, that it.

4. Did you ever notice that all banks are owned by Jews? Of course, sometimes they change their names, but if you do some checking it tyurns out Jews run everything.

So, what does this say about modern men and women? Those in modern economic societies eat too damn much food and have too much less sex. Poor people think about food because they fear starvation, modern folk think about food because they fear a big butt. Perhaps, each year, women in modern economic societies should switch places with women who barely get enough to eat.

A law passed in 1861 has at least to be rethought in light of contemporary issues of human rights. There are women who abuse the fetus by obesity or by use of drugs and we allow such behavior. If the fetus has rights as claimed by opponents of abortion, why don’t the support laws that prevent a pregnant woman becoming obese or using drugs?

One is left wondering why one sends a letter to a nation and then when the nation initiates action to carry out your desires they are told not to continue pursuing the path to logical resolution of problems.

It remains unclear if any who participated in the massacre will be prosecuted. Soldiers who testified were granted immunity, but anyone who lied could be prosecuted for perjury. As far as this reporter knows, the nation of Great Britain has not collapsed because its government admitted mistakes. President Obama continues to avoid an inquiry into the invasion of Iraq which resulted in the deaths of over 4,000 Americans on grounds it would be divisive. Prime Minister Cameron apologized to his nation and to relatives of those who were murdered. Certainly, parents and wives of those who died in Iraq are entitled to a similar apology.

Let me get this straight. Catholics in Ireland have been dissatisfied with their church doctrine and have ceased going to church. According to Pope Benedict XVI, the solution is to make certain what they dislike WILL be taught by priests. There is no question following this approach will witness millions returning to the Catholic Church. I wonder if Pope Benedict has considered volunteering to assist the Israel Cabinet. His ideas on problem solving come across as though uttered by the Israel government.

The police trotted out the argument about the need to protect public order. Hogwash. He was talking with strangers, who most probably passed him by and went about their daily business. No one was disturbed but the police. God made each human unique. Let us respect the uniqueness of Mr. Alpine because he has a right to hate gays and lesbians just as I hate those who hate gays and lesbians.

Football player Sean Mulveyhill has been charged with statutory rape and violation of civil rights along with other boys and girls. The unanswered question is where were school officials? As one who has taught for fifty years, all I can say is there is no excuse for teachers failing to pick up on such behavior toward one of their students.

It would be beneficial if the district attorney charged school officials with assisting criminal behavior.

Geoffrey Robertson, a former UN appeals judge, notes, “unlike in the United States, where the judges commonly uphold what the executive says the British courts don’t accept these things at face value.” However, most probably few would dare to open such a can of worms in the United Kingdom. In the end, it is necessary for the Catholic Church to monitor its own system.

Rowan Williams does not expect many Anglicans do be attracted by offers from the Pope and returning to the bosom of the Catholic faith. This is not the right time for Catholics to reach out to other Christians and seek their return to the Church. Another time, another leadership, might result in a different reaction.

The Massachusetts legislature has passed an anti-bullying law, but there are unanswered questions. As one who taught high school for ten years and has worked with 12,000 teachers it is impossible for me to believe that teachers and school administrators did not know what was happening to Phoebe. There should be a police investigation of the faculty and criminal charges brought against any educator who allowed such behavior. We hope the family will sue the school district in order to send a message to teachers and administrators that children at a school have a right to personal security.

The issue of celibacy remains one that is not examined. Celibacy was NOT a practice among original members of the Catholic church and was added hundreds of years after the death of Jesus Christ. It is time to reopen the topic by asking a commission representing a cross section of views to examine the topic and make recommendations.

An apology today will simply require another one tomorrow unless changes are made in celibacy,

The family went to Bishop Hegarty and informed him of the sexual abuse but the good bishop expressed more concern over the “ill priest” who needed their “pity” rather than their anger. As the father put it, Hagerty was “totally unsympathetic.” As so often occurs in these child abuse cases, the messenger is the culprit, not the culprit.

The reality is such stories of abuse of children continue emerging as well as actions by church officials to protect the clergy. In the end, both children and the Catholic Church suffer and even as Brady announced he would reflect on what happened in order to exam his future, isn’t there need for the Catholic Church to also reflect and consider if there are alternatives to the current policy of celibacy?

For example:
define: “Grossly abusive.”
define: “insulting.
define: “sacred”
define: “intentionally”
define: “outrage”
define: “substantial number.”

The bottom line is the seven Muslims were captured without resorting to torture or any form of physical abuse. It simply required good old fashioned police work, cooperation from security agencies throughout the world and a dose of common sense.

It is estimated in Ireland there are about 2,500 women who have been subjected to FGM. There undoubtedly is also need to rethink immigration laws since immigrants might take the girl back to their native land for the FGM. Modern life increasingly becomes more complex.

First, being a priest or imam or rabbi is no guarantee the individual is any healthier in sexual issues than the average person. Second, religion is used for immoral as well as moral desires in life. But, the question rarely raised in these examples of abuse in the Catholic religion is whether there is need to allow priests and nuns access to a healthy normal sex life. Marriage in itself is no guarantee that people are sexually content. But, certainly, there is now sufficient evidence of the need to allow marriage for priests and nuns.

I do not have any pipeline to whoever or whatever resides in the sky. But, then again, since no one has ever seen the Old Man in the sky, and no one has proof they have spoken with it or him or whatever or whoever, how can those who deny there is someone in the sky be compelled to pay for having such views. Frankly, the only blasphemy is denying the right to express a religious or non-religious viewpoint.

I assume members of the Irish legislature which passed this law grasp they have now empowered fundamentalist Muslims and Jews and Hindus to take people to court for opposing their ridiculous ideas

What is the debate about? As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ who was born 2009 years ago, we should recall that the early leaders of the Christian church were not celibate and had families and enjoyed healthy and normal sexual lives Perhaps, it is time to return to the original views of the Christian church?

I have no doubt the Bishop is speaking from his heart and is truly sorry for what happened. But, isn’t it about time for such bishops and the Pope to pose even more critical questions concerning priests and nuns in the church? Isn’t it about time to rethink the entire idea of marriage for the clergy and hope allowing priests and nuns a normal sexual life will result in healthier sexual attitudes?

The Irish government argues that abortion violates their moral and religious values and that nations have the right to pursue individual historical laws that are part of the national culture. The issue raises interesting issues as to whether or not a nation whichu belongs to an international body and is bound to accept laws of the group has a right to break away on certain issues. The bottom line is if a nation can avoid following abortion rights do Muslims in a European nation have a right to adhere to sharia laws?

According to reports people are seeing things in the sky. What bothers me is how come Catholic angels can float around the sky but we never see any Jewish or Muslim ones. I guess it’s the luck of the Irish when it comes to Virgin Marys and angels.

I wonder where the Vatican was when George Bush launched a war based on lies. Didn’t his war policies violate American traditions? Of course, if Bush had been pushing homosexuality, you can bet the Vatican would enter into the debate.