Rashard Mendenhall's Freedom of Speech?

[One Brow]

Why won't he swear on the bible that he walked on the moon?

I've known a few people with religious objects to swearing to tell the truth at all. You are just supposed ot tell the truth, period.

 

[One Brow]

If he swears on the bible one time that he did, then the guy has no more ammo and he is done.

Or more likely, the guy says he'll swear to lie. Most conspriacy theorists do not give up their conspiracies because they got evidence. there is never enough evidence for them.

 

[Jerry Lundegaard]

Of course what RM 'tweeted' was ignorant, but the outrage over it is beyond ridiculous. As if it's some major surprise that someone is stupid. All Twitter has done since its rise to mainstream popularity is magnify how stupid the average human being is. He happens to be an elite athlete so more people know his name and choose to read what he types into his cell phone when he's bored with whatever he's doing in reality.

Whether it's some meaningless, empty catch phrase spawned on social networks by retards such as 'hater' or some random combination of letters to articulate emotions, the average human being thrives on a medium like Twitter. Dumb, and quick. Thoughts given but at a maximum 100 words or whatever it is. Anything longer is too boring.

All that said, he is NOT a bad person. Not all people who are stupid are bad people. Just like not all smart people are good ones.

When we really get down to the nitty gritty of this, it's just an issue of insecure people using some ridiculously petty, irrelevant issue to attack someone who they view as successful's character. Just like the outrage over Kanye cutting Taylor Swift off on some TV show.

If you wanted to dance and drink after the Bin Laden death news broke - Great! If you felt a genuine rush of patriotism - Great! If you couldn't care less - Great! If you felt the need to question what happened on 9/11 - Great!

Regardless of what you, or RM, or me chose to do in wake of the news had nothing to do with anyone else - nor did it have any effect on anyone else's life.

 

[PearlWatson]

He got an infraction for that post Millsapa? That's weak sauce. I'm willing to take his infraction on if it means you take his off and cancel his current ban. It's the off-season and we need some entertainment and rationale thoughts around here.

Huh?

 

[PearlWatson]

Oh, now I see. You think I reported that post. Nope. I guess the mods acted on their own, someone else was offended by it, or someone used it to get him banned.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Oh, now I see. You think I reported that post. Nope. I guess the mods acted on their own, someone else was offended by it, or someone used it to get him banned.

I never said you reported him.

 

[moevillini]

well, here's a clarification, seems sincere.

https://r34mendenhall.blogspot.com/

Clarification

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011

I appreciate those of you who have decided to read this letter and attain a greater understanding of my recent twitter posts. I see how they have gotten misconstrued, and wanted to use this outlet as a way to clear up all things that do not truthfully represent myself, what I stand for personally, and any organization that I am a part of.

First, I want people to understand that I am not in support of Bin Laden, or against the USA. I understand how devastating 9/11 was to this country and to the people whose families were affected. Not just in the US, but families all over the world who had relatives in the World Trade Centers. My heart goes out to the troops who fight for our freedoms everyday, not being certain if they will have the opportunity to return home, and the families who watch their loved ones bravely go off to war. Last year, I was grateful enough to have the opportunity to travel over seas and participate in a football camp put on for the children of US troops stationed in Germany. It was a special experience. These events have had a significant impact in my life.

“What kind of person celebrates death? It's amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We've only heard one side...”

This controversial statement was something I said in response to the amount of joy I saw in the event of a murder. I don’t believe that this is an issue of politics or American pride; but one of religion, morality, and human ethics. In the bible, Ezekiel 33:11 states, “Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways!...”. I wasn’t questioning Bin Laden’s evil acts. I believe that he will have to face God for what he has done. I was reflecting on our own hypocrisy. During 9/11 we watched in horror as parts of the world celebrated death on our soil. Earlier this week, parts of the world watched us in horror celebrating a man’s death...

at least he doesn't seem like a total douche

 

[candrew]

I appreciate those of you who have decided to read this letter and attain a greater understanding of my recent twitter posts. I see how they have gotten misconstrued, and wanted to use this outlet as a way to clear up all things that do not truthfully represent myself, what I stand for personally, and any organization that I am a part of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2U-BY0Nww

 

[PearlWatson]

He got an infraction for that post Millsapa? That's weak sauce.

Huh?

Oh, now I see. You think I reported that post. Nope. I guess the mods acted on their own, someone else was offended by it, or someone used it to get him banned.

I never said you reported him.

I'm not a moderator so why else would you address that question to me?

 

[TroutBum]

This controversial statement was something I said in response to the amount of joy I saw in the event of a murder. I don’t believe that this is an issue of politics or American pride; but one of religion, morality, and human ethics. In the bible, Ezekiel 33:11 states, “Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways!...”. I wasn’t questioning Bin Laden’s evil acts. I believe that he will have to face God for what he has done. I was reflecting on our own hypocrisy. During 9/11 we watched in horror as parts of the world celebrated death on our soil. Earlier this week, parts of the world watched us in horror celebrating a man’s death...

That's pretty well said, actually.