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Remove That Sign

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New York City Atheists wants a sign taken down because it references Heaven. The sign was placed out side of a firehouse where the street was dedicated to seven firefighters who died on 9/11 and given the name Seven in Heaven Way.

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the self proclaimed champions of tolerance and diversity have very little tolerance for diversity.

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The stupid stuff that people get offended over... If they are Atheists and we tell them to "Go to Hell" will they be equally offended?
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I will be offended if sign is removed.
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I'm offended that you might be offended
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man, folks get offended easily.
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I find that comment Highly offensive :P
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I offended because everyone is offensive.
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I'm an atheist and I say that group of atheists is acting stupidly.
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This one's a stretch, even for me. They're honoring the memory of their fallen comrades, not promoting God or religion.
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CUDA wrote:I find that comment Highly offensive :P

man, some people get High easily.... :wink:
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Siiiign, siiiign, everywhere a siiiign...
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I'd say it's a justified complaint if any of the fallen fire-fighters don't believe in heaven. Otherwise, nope!
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I'd say it's justified only as long as the majority have a complaint.
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