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    An unfortunate typo —Dave Schuler
   I almost shudder to mention this, since the underlying debate is serious and highly charged, but a CNN article about race and affirmative action included a really inopportune misprint, in grand Amos-n-Andy style: "At issue is whether race be used as (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Also seen on CNN —Larry Pieniazek
   (URL) hope the Supremes reverse their 1986 thinking... government has no business legislating behaviour between/among consenting adults. (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Dave Schuler
     (...) That's just plain medieval. I particularly like the fact that progressive Texas forbids "deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex." What, according to Texas law, would constitute non-deviant sexual intercourse with (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —David Koudys
      (...) And didn't I hear an interesting tid-bit on the radio this weekend, that judges in Taiwan (or somewhere) have ruled that oral sex is *not* considered sex at all--I believe this was in regard to 'committing adultery'. As it stands, if your (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Scott Arthur
     (...) If one enjoys it? ;) I liked this [from OutSmart] (URL) I think the most absurd holding in the opinion is the majority’s conclusion that the Anti-Sodomy Statute does not distinguish persons by their sexual orientation. Indeed, the majority (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —David Koudys
     (...) I read this as well, and I couldn't agree with Larry more--the gov't should stay out of the bedrooms(1) of consenting adults. Dave K (1) euphemism for 'lives' in this particular case (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Dave Schuler
     (...) Here's yet another piece of progressive action from our Texas-based administration: (URL) the important bit, in case the article's been moved to a members-only pay archive: Critics Say Government Deleted Web Site Material to Push Abstinence (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Bruce Schlickbernd
   (...) Whew! It doesn't say anything about a Shetland Pony and three tons of Cool Whip. I thought I was in trouble there for a moment. -->Bruce<-- ;-) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —David Koudys
     (...) I understand the pony but what's the Cool Whip for? Dave K -who wants to be 'in the know' as well (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Larry Pieniazek
      (...) If you have to ask... you can't afford it. :-) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
     
          Re: Also seen on CNN —Harvey Henkelman
      (...) Now, now...lets not lock horns over the issue (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Bruce Schlickbernd
     (...) It's the cream of the jest. -->Bruce<-- (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —John Neal
   (...) Bruce, thanks for saddling us with that foal image-- I don't like it one bit. Topping such behavior is my mane concern, not to stirrup more trouble-- I wouldn't want you to barn in hell. -John (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —David Koudys
     (...) As long as we don't whip him into shape--that'd be spreading it on just a little too thick! Dave K (that's all I got... oh well :) ) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Dave Schuler
   (...) Ah, The Bridle sweet! I don't mean to nag, but when it's against the law to feel a little hoarse, only outlaws will feel little horses. And then they'll have to pony up the dough or be left out in the colt. Dave! (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —John Neal
   (...) You mean "feel up"? (...) John (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Dave Schuler
   (...) Neigh! I object! On the other hand, the more the mare-ier... Dave! (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —John Neal
   (...) I should refrain from judgment-- every man should be treated (to a little) equus. -John (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Larry Pieniazek
   (...) Just between you, me and the fencepost, I think this whole line of posts should be reined in. Or, better, put out to pasture. And do it now, don't wait, don't stall. Or else someone will cry foal. (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —Kyle McDonald
     FOAL! Too late. -Kyle (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Maggie Cambron
     (...) Hey, I couldn't even read this thread at post time because it was censored by one of those watchdog programs! (I couldn't even get to .ot at all while any post with the offending phrase was fillying the front page.) You can bet I was champing (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Bruce Schlickbernd
      (...) Everyone is on the wrong track with this horse of a different choler. It was just about just desserts, not who was mounting whom. So remove the bit from between your teeth and stop trying to stirrup trouble and saddle me with a headache. You (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
    
         Re: Also seen on CNN —Dave Schuler
     (...) Sussex? Simplex? Semtex? Spooky hex? Proctor Silex? Sycophant complex? Sublime narthex? Synchronized Timex? Shall I vex? Dave! (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
   
        Re: Also seen on CNN —John Neal
   (...) I don't want to hear any of your Lippizan this issue. -John (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.pun)
 

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