Jack Thompson: American Hero?
Jack Thompson: American Hero?
June 9, 2008
Is controversial Miami attorney Jack Thompson a freedom fighter?
While the Florida Bar argued last week that the anti-game activist should be disbarred for a minimum of ten years, Thompson is scheduled to be honored at America's Freedom Festival on July 2nd in Provo, Utah. While information is sketchy, the web page for the Freedom Awards describes them as intended:
...to honor individuals who have espoused the cause of freedom throughout the world.
In light of his current legal difficulties, Thompson is an interesting choice, to say the least. His selection could potentially stir up some local controversy in Utah, as well. In 2007 Thompson called for the indictment of the state's Republican Attorney General, Mark Shurtleff, over Shurtleff's recommendation that a Thompson-authored video game law then under consideration in the legislature was unconstitutional.
GamePolitics has made three attempts in recent weeks to contact event organizers in order to determine who submitted Thompson for the award and on what basis. Although we have yet to receive a response, we know that our e-mail was viewed by chairperson Vicki Garbutt since she forwarded a copy to Thompson on May 28th, inquiring about our "agenda." Thompson forwarded the e-mail back to us the following day with the warning, "Careful, Dennis."
The awards dinner is sponsored by Utah County, described as "the most Republican county in the most Republican state in the United States."
In the past, Garbutt has explained the Freedom Award as follows:
It's what gets at the heart of what we talk about with freedom — celebrating the individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others.
Thompson has forwarded a copy of what appears to be his page from the event program. However, it offers few specifics regarding his selection.
UPDATE: I should point out that it's not my intent to frame this story as any type of commentary on Republicans. Thompson has certainly had his issues with Republicans in Florida and elsewhere (as I noted, he was ridiculously harsh in his criticism of Utah's A.G. Shurtleff, a Republican).
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Of course he is a freedom fighter. He fights freedom at every turn!
Oh my God, I agree with you 1,000,000%! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Seconded
I AM A LOST SOUL, CONDEMNED TO HAUNT THE DREAMS OF JOHN BRUCE "JACK" THOMPSON UNTIL HIS CRUSADE AGAINST VIDEO GAMES ENDS. SOMEONE, PLEASE! END MY SUFFERING!
That page looks like he wrote it. Down to the David and Goliath quotes. Pshaw. You're being honored in UTAH John Bruce. Say it again with me...UTAH. What's next? Iowa?
I'm from Iowa - I resent that implication!
All the same, I had the same thoughts - this is just one of the many self-promoted, self-congratulating type of events that so many organizations around the country put on to give their agenda an air of legitimacy (be it the hollywood award shows or this tripe).
Since they won't communicate how these people are selected, I take it to mean we are allowed to speculate - and I speculate that JT paid for his inclusion into this event!
Good day!
Actually, I'd say that's highly likely, a case of 'you fund us, we promote you.'
Sort of like a glorified advertising agency.
That would make sense: Jack pretty much sees his demise at this point. I wouldn't be surprised to learn this is some desperate, ineffective bid to keep his little fight going.
Coincidentally, I've never hard of this group until now. Should I take that as a sign of how much weight this so-called award carries?
Such self serving drivel should be the main attraction in Newport News. (See story)
Hunting the shadows of the troubled dreams.
I have to agree.
It does look like he wrote it himself. That G.K. Chesterton quote at the end is part of his standard e-mail sig...
too bad the quote doesn't apply to him
岩「…Ace beats Jack」
"Utah County, described as 'the most Republican county in the most Republican state in the United States.'" - SOOOOO TRUE!
I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and laughed my butt off that ANYONE would be proud to be honored by people that even we Utahns consider to be "out there." I'm just ashamed that he will be within an hour's drive of my house.
I would suggest that you do what I've been doing since I found out about this.
Start sending letter to the event coordinators as well as the event sponsors about your opinions on the matter.
Try to be as polite as possible about the whole affair, but remind them that they are attempting to award a man as a champion of freedom and morality who has been warned not to submit further filings into court that are inappropriate or pornographic (Emphasis on the "further").
Remind them that it is currently being reccomended that he be found guilty of 21 counts of unprofessional behavior including lying to the court.
As a lifelong resident of Utah I'm well aware of how we are seen by the world outside our borders, something like this can only worsen the situation.
For all it's flaws I kinda like living in Salt Lake and I'd really rather not have Mr. Thompson being rewarded by us for being an unprofessional coward.
I believe you mean to say "27 of 31 counts of unprofessional behavior, including lying to the court."
I'm glad my family moved outa Utah, I don't think I could go on with the shame of having my state host a "freedom" event where JT is awarded anything.
Whoops, heh. Yeah I mean't 27 out of 31.
An easy mistake to make, what with the 1 and 7 being so darn close to one another on the keyboard.
Utah isn't nearly as bad as a lot of people tend to think it is, but when stuff like this happens I can't help but roll my eyes and wonder why we seem to insist on living up to the stereotypes.
I find it ironic that both Republicans and Democrats are fighting against the people's will. I mean, the majority of people not involved in politics really don't have any trouble with video games or violnt movies and whatnot. But it's all a matter of money. If violent games become illegal, think of all the money lawyers and other politicians would make off the cases and taxes. It's just another control method, and both parties are taking advantage of it.
In essence, Democrats and Republicans are both the same elitist group split into two. Both want money for themselves. There really is not difference between Conservative or Liberal. Personally, I'm a libertarian, and I would like to see government as small as possible with the exception of anarchy. But I think the two should merge and just call themselves the Republocrats or the Demolicans or something of that nature just to get it over with.
So, they're honoring him specifically for trampling over the freedoms of others?
*shakes magic 8 ball*
Sources point to yes.
-Loudspeaker
"Volume helps to get a point across but sharp teeth are better."
I mentioned in a prior article (though it contained links and therefore didn't show up) about John Bruce having mentioned in one of his letters that he was going to be in a parade during this event. That woulod most likely be the parade revolving around "family values". Of course, we know that John Bruce's version of "family vaules" involves bigotry and hate in the name of religious opposition to homosexuality. His own comments and interviews in the past have revolved around this.
So, it isn't surprise that this group would also support Anti-Freedom of Speech stances where anything that wasn't viewed by them as "morally superior material" must therefore not be protected by the First Amendment and therefore anyone who supports Anti-Freedom of Speech ideals in their favor must be a "hero".
It should also be noted that in their Press Release, also on their website, indicates that Glenn Beck will be present. Maybe John Bruce can finally answer Mr. Beck as to which law enforcement agencies John Bruce supposedly is working with to rid America of everything he, John Bruce, is opposed to.
Their page for the events of course is freedomfestival dot org.
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It should also be noted that in their Press Release, also on their website, indicates that Glenn Beck will be present.
Wonderful. Two douchebags for the price of one!
Well, Glenn Beck is a Mormon and it's Utah.....
::sigh:: Now he's getting an award, and I'm sure he's going to remind us of it every chance he gets.
Two things strike me here. One, the blurb about him praises him for making "the public, especially parents, aware of the connection between violent video games and violence in the streets and schools of America." Last I knew the research regarding that link was inconclusive, and not at all what JT claims it to be.
And two, it'll look rather foolish if they praise him and he gets disbarred later this year. Despite what he likes to think, the disbarment isn't over what he's trying to do but over the way he conducts himself when trying to do it. Praising JT for his legal actions would be kind of like praising the Punisher for his contributions to law enforcement efforts.
I ain't got time for praise. I'm too busy taking out scumbags to make sure your livin so you can not appreciate it. The scumbags law enforcement left behind. But I'd never be able to do it without brothers in arms. And right now I've got some up at the florida BAR takin a punk named wacko jacko to the cleaners. He's had heat before but never like this and they're gonna make sure he feels it this time. But It's just one more dirtbag for the day...and there's plentya day left. Semper fi Tunis.
Frank Castle
The Punisher
Soldiers, Firefighters, Police Officers, hell ill go as far as to say good teachers sacrifice their freedom. Jack Thompson? I don’t think so. It is incredibly insulting to all those who serve in those positions to have this hack lumped in with them.
Oh god, they applied my favorite Chesterson Quote to jack.
Im a little more dead on the inside.
The part of you that died was the weaker part.
You are now stronger.
Sounds like the Freedom Festival is anything but. Quite a bit of an oxymoron there if you're having someone like JT over.
Of course being where it is in what has to be the most religiously conservative county in one of the most religously conservative states, only someone like Jack could possbily be honored there.
Still, I wonder what Shurtleff would think if he found out?
HELP
After reading the following article, my head has exploded. If anybody can find the pieces and help put it back together, I'd really appreciate it.
I fixed your broken head-ball.
As the Marines might say, you need a "headspace adjustment to your brain-housing group." Am I correct?
Fundamental Christians believe the United States is a Christian republic. Free speech only applies to (correct) religion and "moral" speech to them.
For instance, these Christians (like Thompson) will fight tooth and nail to ban movies, music, science, evolution, and games. They will then turn around and use the free speech card to push Creationism on everyone. They find that perfectly OK, because games, evolution, music, ect is "immoral" while Creationism is "moral".
This also explains why they hate everyone who disagrees with them- how could you not be disgusted by somebody who supports the existience of "immorality"?
Its people like Thompson and his Christian Fundamental peers that make it harder and harder to live in this country.
It could be worse. The Westboro Baptist Church could be giving honors.
True true true. I don't even think Jack would want to be associated with those people.
Oh, I don't know. He seems to have an axe to grind against homosexuals. Bully and Janet Reno, you know?
I agree and disagree. Anyone can call themself a Christian, but to be one is different. And the bible says that God gives people the choice to sin, and when you have people like JT and Bush, they are basically underminding the bible and telling God to screw himself and that they can do a better job (just like satan). The bible can be very hard to understand, mainly for idiots, because they try to take everything out of context. I know that I sin and fall short of the glory of God, but I try to stay away from telling people stuff that is not in bible and saying that it is. I left my "church" a long time ago because people were not doing the main points that the bible talks about; love one another, do not judge, take care of your family, do not worship an ideal (the cross). When you grow up and learn the bible a certian way, people seem to be closed minded when you try to show them the real way to read the bible.
That actually reminds me of a Ghandi quote. I think he said it after touring western life (Including Christianity) in Europe. (I'm paraphrasing)
"I would have become a Christian, had I ever met one."
Despite his claims, Thompson is not a real Christian, and Ghandi can back me up on that. I mean, would Ghandi lie?
He who calls himself a "Warrior of God" but uses the weapons of the devil is decieving himself and/or those around him...
last i heard one fo the Devil's weapons i liying... which JT does one too many time.. BLATANTLY
I bet you that gamers and atheist know more about the bible then JT. Not judging, just pointing out the obvious.
And gp, let JT comment all he wants, he will get pwned by a gamer who has actually read the bible.
You just nailed the exact reason of why I stoped calling myself a Conservative a long while ago.Bravo.
... WTF do these FOOLS think they are DOING? This is even more Idiotic then "Judge" Roy Moore being honored for telling a Federal District judge (And yes I'm Paraphrasing) "Fuck off, I don't have to do anything you say because GOD is on my side!"
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When I think of Jack Thompson, I think of freedom...fries.
Funny, when I think of Jack, I think of Idiot Cheese. LOL
Although we have yet to receive a response, we know that our e-mail was viewed by chairperson Vicki Garbutt since she forwarded a copy to Thompson on May 28th, inquiring about our "agenda." Thompson forwarded the e-mail back to us the following day with the warning,
"Careful, Dennis."
lol... careful about what?...no really, careful about WHAT?
seriously.. does JT not understand the purpose of gamepolitics again?. a NEWS site about games and politics, and an award ceremony honoring Jack Thompson as *cough* i can barely say it .. an individual who has espoused the cause of freedom throughout the world, clearly qualifies as newsworthy and on topic. (although the topic itself is bizaare to say the least)
I dont understand quite what Mr Thompson is saying to be careful about here. Theres nothing wrong / illegal / immoral about emailing OFFICIAL representatives at a festival enquiring about something that is happening there. What.. are you going to start another random make-believe law suit up over this Mr Thompson? What will it be this time? perhaps you will claim Dennisis working for the magical Lobster people of Atlantis to bring about the downfall of the modern world. Whatever you come up with its always guaranteed to be something bizaare, and this threat isnt any different.
I also dont understand why JT always refers to Dennis personally. Surely he can see the enquiry wasnt of a personal nature to Dennis specifically, it was an enquiry made as a representative of GamePolitics. Now whose the one with an obsession...
Meh.
He's being honored by a fanatic fundamentalist Christian group. He fits right in with that group. If we're used to him appearing on Fox News, this shouldn't bother anyone. The only thing it will do is boost his ego even more (if you can believe that's possible).
His disbarrment is coming friends, be patient.
I have no patience!!! Where's the cheat code where I can make the disbarment happen now?
sorry but to search for such code requires one to divide by zero...
which no one can do
Do the next best thing, then: Divide by X as X approaches zero. Then at least the time until JT's disbarment will be infinitely small.
Jack Thompson is a freedom fighter all right. Few can say they've tried as hard to fight freedom as that man. I also love his little Thompson Threats. It's like listening to a terror alert on the news. It's cute, colorful, and implies that something is coming, but it never does.
- The most frightening thing a person can ever hear: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help"
"It's what gets at the heart of what we talk about with freedom — celebrating the individuals who sacrifice... the freedom of others."
Fixed.
Being a hero can be measured in terms of who you are a hero to. Adolf Hitler was/is a hero to many unpleasant skinhead groups. Fred Phelps family see him as one. The Taliban and other extremist groups see the 9/11 hijackers as heroes. Jack, it appears, is a hero to a group of backwards nanny staters whose definition of freedom is "everything we like". I sincerely doubt that the right to be a homosexual or any other religion but christian is part of their "agenda".
That article about Jack is very funny, like most of his self-promoting blurbs, it's packed full of delicious irony.
They claim that during his "crusade" against these big evil corporations, "he has been threatened, publicly mocked, fined, sued and bullied by large corporations."
They forget to mention that he has also threatened, mocked publicly, attempted to sue and attempt to bully others himself! Remember the threats of lawsuits and subpoenas? The attempts at using public nuisance law to stifle the free speech of others? Calling people who disagree with his point of view "morons" and "idiots" on live television?
As mentioned by someone above, he is credited with "relentlessly working to make the public, especially parents, aware of the connection between violent video games and violence in the streets and schools of America."
In the interests of correctness it should be changed to "the alleged connection", or the "as-yet-unproven connection". But hey, they left out the half of the story with Jack making the insults and threats, why not cut out the unfortunate parts of the full story for this section too.
I wonder if the freedom to post sexually explicit material in the public court record is one of the freedoms that these people admire so much. Maybe they are awed by his promotion of the freedom to mock a community affected by a member's suicide. Or his freedom to disparage and insult an entire demographic based on his quack science. How about his freedom to use his religion as an excuse for his unprofessional behaviour? I'd love to contact the organisers and explain to them that the little bio they have for Jack in their event program is incredibly sugar coated and edited, and that he has actually been recommended for disbarment by his professions governing body, but I'm sure they would dismiss my information as being part of an "agenda", like Dennis' enquiry.
Please do contact them. I happen to live in the county in question, as does a good friend of mine who is pretty much as religious as most people in this county. Guess what? He and I both think Mr. Thompson is a disgrace to the legal profession and to Christianity.
The people in this county are actually fairly rational folks. Send the people in charge of the festival a civil letter or e-mail, and inform them of all of the facts (and please, nothing else) surrounding Mr. Thompson's recent legal struggles. They just might change their mind about having him show up.
He's getting an award that honors 'individuals who have espoused the cause of freedom throughout the world' for 'individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others' by trying to limit the freedom of others? While Soliders, Marines, Sailors and Airmen (such as myself) fight for the complete freedom of all with our lives without recieving anything of the like in return. If he's an American Hero then those serving in the military are living legends.
well i just read the JT specific event page and i actually DO understand why he has been chosen.
Its because the write of the article is a fellow liar like JT.
he claims JT has been:
'relentlessly working to make the public, especially parents, aware of the connection between violent video games and violence in the streets and schools of america'
there we go. A liar ladies and gents. Is proof offered of this 'connection'? are any research studies proving the connection cited ? ... fraid not. Just hearsay and vague opinion. Wow.. a professional journalist at work.
If they can PROVE the connection, then yeah give JT his award and ill also throw in a hundred bucks for him, and eat my own legs. Its not gonna happen becaue there ISNT ANY PROOF OF A CONNECTION other than correlation which doesnt mean Jack.
Its also no wonder that JT has a narcissism problem with journalist like this it sounds like its written by an obsessed fanboy. Its making me vomit a little in my mouth each time i read it, so full of flowery praise and adoration. How can it ignore the flip side to JT? i mean the flip side accounts for 99.9% of his personality. Sheesh.
"It's what gets at the heart of what we talk about with freedom — celebrating the individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others."
Someone needs to do their research if they are actually considering giving JT an award. Seeing as how he has worked to silience the freedoms of others, rather than fight for them. I have a feeling a few people over at Fox News put Jack's name in for an award, seeing as how they view him as a "First Amendment Lawyer." But since they are accepting wacky nominations for the awards, I hearby nominate GI. Joe the Real American Hero.
Submitted by Demontestament
'But since they are accepting wacky nominations for the awards, I hearby nominate GI. Joe the Real American Hero.'
As long as it's Snake-eyes. I'm with you.
Oh come now, there's FAR better ones than GI Joe, he was just a wanker. Now The Greatest American Hero, he was a hero. Also great & american so he seems perfect for that award.
As for jack, I suggest someone should email the parade organisers a link to all the GP stories about his disbarment with instructions to do a search for his user name to see how he treats everyone in a slightly less public setting.
Then again, the same organisation also does a 3v3 soccer tournament where teams can have up to 6 people, tends to whack "Freedom" in front of almost everything oh and runs a "Mayors Prayer Breakfast"
Paul Warner, vice-president of the event, says he believes the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast gives the Freedom Festival a spiritual as well as a celebratory tone to freedom. "We feel very keenly about America's position under God," says Warner. "This is a crucial part of the festival's purpose…to bring people together to pray for this country."
I always thought america saw itself more as a dom than a sub...
"celebrating the individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others."
do you see saving or protecting in that sentance? jack seems willing to get rid of freedom alltogether in the interests of his crusade. he's seen as a hero to these people why? i guess they have a dislike for freedom.
Those who are willing to sacrifice their basic liberties to assure their security deserve neither. - Attributed to :: Benjamin Franklin
"I hearby nominate GI. Joe the Real American Hero."
Seconded.
The irony has already been poitnted out I'm sure but, how can a "man" who was once awarded as "Censor of the Year" also recieve an "award" for being a so-called freedom fighter? A bit contradictory if I do say so myself....and I do!
Wow, so, he's a hero of freedom, because he's taking away our freedom to play games.
Curious.
Well, i was never going to utah anyway.
I hope he has fun, it'll be his last public engnagement, and what a way to go out.
Let's not forget that he tried to take away freedom of speech.
Also Dennis: Have you tried emailing Jack's forwarding of Ms. Garbutt's forwarding back to her with the message that your "agenda" is freedom?
No. I gave Ms. Garbutt several opportunities to respond. However, she chose not to for reasons known only to her.
It's not a big deal, but I think they'd look more on the up-and-up if they just made their position public.
I live in Utah. Not in Provo, but not too far away either. I just sent them a message telling them how much I disapprove, and the page said that they will respond. We'll see what happens.
I am now Ashamed to say I'm from Utah!
I also note that Ms. Garbutt also seeks out John Bruce's comments on GP's agenda.
So much for Freedom.
After all, Ms. Garbut could:
1. Look at GP herself and make her own mind up.
2. Ask Dennis about GP's "agenda".
3. Do even more thorough research on the web.
But, instead, her version of "Freedom" involves asking an "opponent" of the issues and taking their word for it.
Wait...
That sounds oddly familiar.
Wasn't there a story awhile back about a supposed "professional" who was asked by a certain "TV News" network to do an interview about a certain game. And the ONLY research she did on the game was that someone before the show told her it was pornographic? That sounds... oddly familiar.
Hmmm....
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I also wonder if lies and deceit are the Freedom Festival organizers "moral" tools.
After all, Mr. Freedom Hero knowingly and intentionally lied to a certain government organizatio claiming that Bully had "gay sex" in it and the closest thing to "intimate contact" was two boys kissing.
Yeah, really warrior for Freedom, huh?
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So, this nomination was before June 4th? Maybe they will think it better after know how is Thompson´s situation.
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It's probably already been seen by all, but this would explain alot about JT if it wasn't a comic strip.
One Possible Explanation
Gotta love Penny-Arcade.
I saw that, and lawled.
I AM A LOST SOUL, CONDEMNED TO HAUNT THE DREAMS OF JOHN BRUCE "JACK" THOMPSON UNTIL HIS CRUSADE AGAINST VIDEO GAMES ENDS. SOMEONE, PLEASE! END MY SUFFERING!
Someone check, did they honor the leaders of the Third Reich as great Humanitarians?
I still do wonder if Jack actually knows the text of the First Amendment, because he seems to always get it wrong. Maybe he's thinking the text of the First Commandment, those hyper-religious types seems to get them confused.
Hmmm... quite a few of Jack's buzz words can be modified to apply to him. Instead of hyper-reality, we change it to hyper-religious, from ultra-violent to ultra-idiotic. See, works for everyone.
Sarcasm aside, as many have said, Jack hasn't done anything to help freedom, but he has made many attempts to suppress it with frivilous litigation, threats of lawsuits that border on black-mail, threatening people who call out his narrow-minded childish antics with police action, and generally being a bloody ass of himself so he can get his face of Faux News so he can plug his out of print book.
Maybe someone should show up to this event in a tan S.A. uniform with "arm band" and praise the party's loyalty to Jack Thompson.
On a side note, anyone know why they always dress up like S.A. and not S.S.?
Did someone change the definition of the word 'Freedom'?
Phone Oxford. I want an official opinion on this one.
I live in Oxford, does that count?
I was just thinking the same thing. I hadn't realised someone had brought out a newspeak dictionary yet.
And Trolls are great to edit out... move along everyone.. we don't feed these.
Toll
Oh wow, you "gamers" are just proving his point "BLAME THE CHRISTIANS" "BLAME EVERYBODY UGH"
"GAMERS AREN'T VIOLENT, I'M GOING TO KILL YOU JACK"
You know things were quite civil until you showed up.. let's narrow the insults..mmkay? -Toll
we are angry, and i believe we are entitled to that. it somewhat hard to be civil and level-headed to a person who insulted the state of our prefrontal cortexes, invented a curseword to use against gamers, and openely attempted to declare our pastime out of constitutonal protection. combine that with the sheer lack of active representation, and we are forced to represent ourselves in a less than ideal manner ( see Cooper Lawrence). i will not insult anyone, and i siguest you do the same
wait... i'm a Christian.. and i'ma gamer as well...
most of my churchmates play games with me, and some of our pastors play MMORPGs... and boy could they power level! even better than me! more than 10 levels a week!? And that's AFTER preparing their preachings, counseling, taking care of their wife and kids!
what does that make us!?
Wow. I *live* in Utah County. Even I'm appalled that they'd pick Wacko Jacko. I think I might just go buy tickets to the event so I can just laugh when they give him the award. For those who are interested, feel free to write letters to the editor of the local newspaper (http://www.heraldextra.com/).
Last edit all other tripe will cause the entire post to be deleted. - Toll
Maybee. But at least we can discuss our thoughts and ideas in a civilized, although sarcastic, manner and post our name/handle to our post.
Besides we aren't forcing you to read this thread. If you don't like or agree with our comments, then look away or head here.
How about let's not and say we did...
CIVIL? make bias judgements against groups that he says he supports
you're just as bad as he is, go on thinking you're helping people
the man says something bad about your "toys" and you go batshit insane
just like children
Bleh I'm just going to start deleting comments it's easier and you aren't adding much to the conversation. -Toll
whoa you were right on that one, Toll... thank you! And no idea where the f these trolls are coming from .... then again isn't summer vacation starting? :( (I'd just clicked the 'report spam' button not even a minute ago.
I sent this to "American Freedom (BS) festval"
I find it disgraceful that you are "honoring" Jack Thompson in your festival. He spreaads lies as truth and uses "god" to spread his propoganda. On top of that he uses his lawyer (soon to be Ex) status to try to ruin peoples livelyhood. If this is your idea of freedom then why not castro, hussain, Or even Hitler they all share one thing in common they use the power granted to them to run wild and destroy lives Thompson was just caught before her could do any real damage!
Anyone else laugh at this Sentence?
"It was a humbling day when Patrica passed the Florida State Bar Exam --- And Jack did not."
Jack was spending too much time learning how to be a bible thumper and not enough time learning about Law...
It was probably 'humbling' because how could a woman, a lesser being who is a gift form God to men, possibly succeed where he failed?
Given his background I am actually a little surprised he lets her practice law, esp in light of his comments twoards the female blank rome lawyer about how her husband should be ashamed of what she does and protect her from the evils of the world.
It's what gets at the heart of what we talk about with freedom — celebrating the individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others.
That statement is wreaking havok with my higher brain functions. They celebrate people who sacrifice the freedom of others? Is that actually what it says? Seriously?
I feel I should ponder something else before my head implodes.
That statement is actually saying that they sacrifice themselves in order to get freedom for themselves and others. That would be worthy of being honored, but too bad it doesn't actually apply to Jacko..
Holy crap. Right you are. I can't believe how many times I read that and missed the for each time.
You're right that it certainly doesn't sound like the Jack Thompson we know. Then again, the way I was reading it sounded pretty damn close... maybe it's a typo.
Well, the same thing happened to me. I believe we are unconsiouly ignoring the word "for" because it's the complete opposite of what Jack does. Our brains simply ignores it because it's preposterous. And if you take out the "for", then it all makes sense.
Sacrifice for.
One word can make a big difference.
I guess it is easier to suppress free speech after you've falsely assumed the mantle of defending it. Any organization honoring Thompson must share many of his views. They need to be exposed for the frauds that they are. Is it any wonder they are overly defensive about answering why they believe Thompson deserves to be honored? They can't can even stand up to the slightest scrutiny or they would have at least provided some short statement. The reailty is there agenda is to provide false legitimacy to people who have consistantly fought against freedom of speech. He is only being honored because he advances an anti video game agenda which they agree with. As always Thompson is only a champion of his own freedom to speak, misrepresent, and misinform. I still support freedom of speech in spite of the cost of contesting the ignorant noise that it allows people like these to spew.
Looking at some of the recent replies, we have a new troll to play with.
You stole my response right out from under me.
Actually he's about to be Spammed, and have his IP pulled.
Damn I missed him..... I feel I may cry now.
Though I might sound stupid for asking, who Is/Was this 4chan about?
Hunting the shadows of the troubled dreams.
I love jack, because you people get worked up over him
ALL HAIL JACK ULTIMATE TROLL
Eh, the 'freedom festivil' and the orginization behind it have very, very little to do with 'freedom' outside celebrating the US sucessfully breaking away from england. Very patrioity, very neo-con, very military.
Niggers? Spics?
And gamers are the rude ones...
*sigh*