Pride of the Mennonites

[randy_byers]

Had a wonderful weekend in Portland with the family. Lots of great conversation, and if this one sticks with me, it's probably because it was the last one. As things were winding down after Mother's Day dinner, Mom started reminiscing about life with some of the less pleasant factions of the Mennonite church. In particular she talked about the

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[kalimac]

The answer to "Take off that watch, because it offends me" is "Get off your high horse, because that offends me."

[randy_byers]

Or: Take this church and shove it.

[don_fitch]

I'd say no to that, because it seems more like a Person thing than a Church one. I guess that's because I've experienced a considerable number of (non-church) Fans who have expressed the "I have the Right to prohibit anyone from offending Me" Attitude. I'm generally (being of an older generation) too polite to say "Fuck off!" but I'm young enough to think it, and to act on it.

Don Fitch

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