tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post2370301303102453398..comments2023-10-24T04:29:23.693-06:00Comments on Atheist Ethicist: The Pledge Project: Preparing a LetterAlonzo Fyfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687777216426347054noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-45789237772966979762008-11-14T07:26:00.000-07:002008-11-14T07:26:00.000-07:00In fact, you can write the letter ABOUT your conce...<I>In fact, you can write the letter ABOUT your concern that the welfare of your children is jeopardized by these practices.</I><BR/><BR/>I believe I can write a compelling letter about that -- thank you.<BR/><BR/>I am currently fairly active online regarding this topic. I would not have been (considering it of minor import), but for your arguments here.CrypticLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033952671292402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-54415356181453467312008-11-13T09:51:00.000-07:002008-11-13T09:51:00.000-07:00As far as citing my father's experience, you can r...As far as citing my father's experience, you can refer people to this site:<BR/><BR/>http://www.alonzofyfe.com/letter_from_my_dad_intro.shtmlAlonzo Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687777216426347054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-54068589118813554752008-11-13T09:33:00.000-07:002008-11-13T09:33:00.000-07:00In fact . . . I would love to see somebody create ...In fact . . . I would love to see somebody create a YouTube 1-minute video of somebody arguing for including the national motto on the city council wall because it represents patriotism and traditional American values. Then, have the video end with a picture of the sign:<BR/><BR/>"If you do not trust in God, then you are not one of us."Alonzo Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687777216426347054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-46007046021798857982008-11-13T09:30:00.000-07:002008-11-13T09:30:00.000-07:00For those who have these types of concerns (which ...For those who have these types of concerns (which is further evidence of the effect of the Pledge and Motto to generate hatred), I would suggest the following:<BR/><BR/>(1) Write a letter anyway and send it to the news media with the following qualification:<BR/><BR/><I>I am not sending you this letter for you to print in your paper. I am sending it to you so that you will consider the arguments. If you decide to print this letter, you may do so only if you do not reveal my identity for the sake of my children.</I><BR/><BR/>In fact, you can write the letter ABOUT your concern that the welfare of your children is jeopardized by these practices.<BR/><BR/>(2) Once the news breaks, look for online discussions of the topic and post arguments there where you will have a certain amount of anonymity. And/or direct peoples' attention to sites where arguments are being made (e.g., relevant postings in this blog) and ask, "How do you respond to this?"<BR/><BR/>(3) Though I do not know of anything now, if an organization decides to create an advertising compaign on this subject, be ready to make a cash contribution.<BR/><BR/>I am open to any other suggestions.Alonzo Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687777216426347054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16594468.post-42006824980667417022008-11-13T07:00:00.000-07:002008-11-13T07:00:00.000-07:00I want to do this, and yet I am concerned -- fearf...I want to do this, and yet I am concerned -- fearful, actually -- that my children will face backlash in school and in friendships. I will have to consider it.<BR/><BR/>May I cite the experience of your father in my letter?CrypticLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033952671292402noreply@blogger.com