August 24, 2007
FOUR FOR FRIDAY
Q1 - Fighting: A recent poll found that U.S. citizens are now less likely to see the possibility for peace between the believers of Islam and Christianity. Of 1,029 people polled, 53 percent say conflict is inevitable between believers the two religions here in the United States. Regardless of your faith, would you engage in physical fighting on behalf of your religion/religious beliefs?
Q2 - Going: Would you use a public toilet that was entirely encased in one-way glass (it's completely impossible for anyone to see in from the outside, but when you're inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box)?
Q3 - Collecting: Jeremy Mehrle of O'Fallon, MO, recently made news for his pristine collection of Apple computers. The 30-year-old Mehrle has over 100 different models--all in excellent working condition--set up in his basement, and has no immediate plans to stop adding to his growing collection. For special events, like New Year's Eve, he plays videos on several monitors and sets up strobe effects on multiple machines, creating a rave-like atmosphere. If money was not a concern (meaning, you had enough to do it), what would you collect and how and where would you display your collection?
Q4 - Jobbing: If you could have had any job in the history of all mankind, what specific job would you have liked to have had?
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Q1 - Fighting: I cannot envision any scenario under which I would choose to fight on behalf of my religious beliefs. All religion is based on faith, and for me, faith is not a concept potentially worth killing for.
Q2 - Going: Oh, for sure. Seems like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Put it in the middle of Times Square with a round-the-clock cleaning crew, and I'll give it the ol' college try.
Q3 - Collecting: Wow, this is a tough one. Art, automobiles, and sports and Michael Jackson memorabilia are all out of the question (too easy to collect and display, and everyone's already doing it). I think I would choose old rundown grand hotels and summer camps. I would restore and open them up to the public (generating enough revenue to award free trips and stays to people who otherwise would not be able to afford such luxuries).
Q4 - Jobbing: I can only choose one? Can't do it. Among them: Sports Information Director at the University of Florida from 2005-2007 (not because I like the Univ. of Fl., but because during that timeframe, U of F had phenomenal success in many different sports, and I think it would have been a lot of fun being there for all the games and memories); Bill Gates' executive assistant from 1975 to the present; Jacques-Yves Cousteau's boat captain; and John Madden's bus driver, would all be included on my short list.
Posted my answers on my blog. :)
1) There isn't a single doctrine in my religion that teaches killing another human being in the name of religion. I might kill someone who was trying to kill me in the name of THEIR religion--otherwise, no.
2) Heck no! Potty time is personal time, and I can't stand the thought of sharing my "special" moment alone with anyone else, whether or not they can see me. Even if I were completely invisible, I'd feel like a fish pooping in a fish bowl (although fish don't seem to mind pooping for everyone to seeÖ)
3) Old stand-up arcade games. Arcades were among my favorite places as a child. I'd especially make sure to get my hands on Donkey Kong, Space Ace, Dragon's Lair, Tempest, Defender, Punch Out, and Battle Zone.
4) A political cartoonist in the early 20th century. Nast was the man. However, I am grateful to say, most jobs that I'm interested in exist right here in present-day: College teacher, 3-D animator, and big-budget movie actor (everyone's gotta have a dream ALL RIGHT??).
1) There isn't a single doctrine in my religion that teaches killing another human being in the name of religion. I might kill someone who was trying to kill me in the name of THEIR religion--otherwise, no.
2) Heck no! Potty time is personal time, and I can't stand the thought of sharing my "special" moment alone with anyone else, whether or not they can see me. Even if I were completely invisible, I'd feel like a fish pooping in a fish bowl (although fish don't seem to mind pooping for everyone to seeÖ)
3) Old stand-up arcade games. Arcades were among my favorite places as a child. I'd especially make sure to get my hands on Donkey Kong, Space Ace, Dragon's Lair, Tempest, Defender, Punch Out, and Battle Zone.
4) A political cartoonist in the early 20th century. Nast was the man. However, I am grateful to say, most jobs that I'm interested in exist right here in present-day: College teacher, 3-D animator, and big-budget movie actor (everyone's gotta have a dream ALL RIGHT??).
Q1- You best believe it, I would crack skulls just for the sake of cracking skulls. I believe that having faith is truly believing in something so much that you essentially might go to the extent of fighting. I am normally a lover not a fighter, but I am willing to make an exception. I feel it is along the same lines as fighting for your country.
Q2- Of course, when you gots to go, you gots to go.
Q3- If I had the money, I would probably add to my shoe collection before I would go crazy on my computer collection. I might give tribute to a band such as Ace of Base and play different songs on each computer at the same time, to some it would be chaos, to me it would be sweet serenity. It's been a cruel summer, but I saw the sign, and all that she wants is another baby.
Q4-Easy, professional Baseball player or Rock Star. You either get to wear a uniform and sit the bench eating sunflower seeds and drink gatorade with the occasional at bat or play in the field...or you get to melt people's faces with your sick rifs on a stage where thousands and thousands of peeps are bobbing, nodding, rocking and singing to your tunes. Plus, the crazier your hair and presentation, the better you are. Wes, how does it feel?
1. Fighting: If somebody tries to forcibly take away my right to practice my faith... you better believe I'm gonna fight. Author Robert Heinlein in his book Starship Troopers alluded to the fact that if you wanted the power of the vote, you had to be willing to risk your life, put yourself between enemy and country, to save the home you love. Similarly, from my view, if you're not willing to fight for the right to practice your faith then why are you even bothering with religion to begin with?
2. Going: That would be one of the awesomest things ever! Heck, given the money I think I'd like to build a bathroom like that out in the front yard of my home, though Times Square would be very awesome.
3. Collecting: Wow, that's a tough one. Yachts and private jets? No, maybe private islands where I can hold gladiatorial death matches. Exotic sports cars? Or maybe I'd just stick to comic books. Maybe nothing. Tough one.
4. Jobbing: One of the astronauts to land on the moon for the Apollo 15 or 16 mission (because they were the longest missions). But as long as we're fantasizing here, I'd like to be the first astronaut to set foot on one of Saturn's moons, or even better, a whole 'nother planet with an Earth-like atmosphere.
1 ñ I would never fight to try and force my religion upon someone else; however, if someone tried to take away my liberty (or even someone elseís liberty) to worship God in my own way, I would gladly die fighting to defend that liberty.
2 ñ Hell yeah! And Iím pretty sure thatís not a hypothetical question, is it? I seem to remember reading something about a few public toilets like that in the middle of busy urban areas.
3 ñ Hmmm, since money isnít a concern, I would collect exotic sports cars and I would display them by driving them around the streets of the world on occasion (as well as in a really cool garage with a lethal response security system).
4 ñ Assuming I also get the skill to go with the job, I would have the job of being an all-star caliber professional basketball player. I always thought it would be sweet to make insane amounts of money for playing a game I love, but alas, I donít have the athleticism or the skill required. As a second choice, I would love to write (and possibly direct) motion pictures.
1. Gotta say that the idea of Holy War makes me sick, but should someone attack me for my religion or take away my right to have a faith of my choosing, its on.
2. Reminds me, just a little bit, of scout camp, except up there, we had no glass, and everyone was peeing on the fire at the same time. So ya, why not?
3. Sports franchises.
4. I like Clark's answer, but I would rather have the skills of an awesome golfer, say Tiger Woods level.
1. I would defend my right to practice religion, but never force it on someone else.
2. Yes. I would probably embellish it too.
3. Dinosaur Bones
4. Surgeon. The chance to cut people open and not be sent to jail. Priceless.
My answers are posted on my blog. I always find it interesting that at least two of my answers are always way off-base from everyone else's.
Have a good weekend everyone.
1. I would definitely fight for my religious beliefs if it came down to it. If you aren't willing to fight, do you really believe?
2. Sure. Why not. Just like using the urinal trough at the baseball game, right?
3. I would collect books and I would display them in a massive library in my house, complete with soft reading chairs and those ladders on rails. I would make people get a library card from me before they were allowed to enter and read.
4. Accounting Manager at Doba just before they went huge or a professional soccer player for Manchester United.
Q1_ This is a hard one. I'd feel justified for physically defending myself and my family in many cases, whether it concerned religion or not. Would I physically initiate violence on another based on religious differences? Not me. I'm a pretty passive individual.
Q2_ When you gotta go... This is a no brainer. I've gone in many worse situations and places.
Q3_ I'd love to collect cars and keep them in my secret showroom. This is perhaps the most costly collection to start and most improbable for myself, but I always think how nice it would be to have a handful of great cars protected from all the idiots out there in public parking lots who ding cars next to them. I've had 4 significant instances in the past year where ignorant fools have damaged my parked car and only one had the integrity to stick around and pay for it.
I didn't forget ;).
Q1: I see no reason to physically fight for anything, really. Unless, it's to beat your husband up during karate class ;).
Q2: If I had a big coat to cover my ample behind, I might go in the glass cube, but no guarantees.
Q3: Hmm...I'm not sure what I would collect, probably just money, roll in it like Scrooge McDuck did in Duck Tales :).
Q4: Taste tester, of ice cream, yum!
Q1 - Fighting for your religion:
I would not initiate an armed conflict - faith is about peace and love, not murder. However, if someone was threatening my loved ones, or the security of my homeland, for religious reasons, I would not have a problem with picking up a rifle.
Q2 - Public Toilet:
Absolutely - if it's non-transparent from the outside, what's the problem? Sure, it may be unsettling at first, but I would get used to it.
Q3 - Collecting:
I would collect unique/one-off technology, along with recordings of interviews of its inventors. There are many interesting gadgets out there, but precious little explanation of the thinking behind the invention. My museum would be located on the outskirts of a major city, close enough to assure traffic, but far enough to filter out the casual lookers and attract only those who have an interest in the fringes of science & tech.
Q4 - Jobbing:
Pink Floyd's manager. Need I explain?
Q1: Personally I feel that there is never a just explanation for most physical violence as a result to any cause. Religion especially is one of the most bizarre reason for such actions. The way i view it is let people think what they want... No need to decided if they are parallel or not with your own opinions. All you need to do is just respect their opinions and live you own life.
Q2: Personally I think the idea of one way glass would be pointless... I would use it none the less but i do not see a need for them.
Q3: Without a question I would collect as much Italian paraffining as I could. Being full blooded Italian I love buying things to represent my Italian pride. Even more so since the last world cup, there is so many soccer collectibles!
Q4: This may sound kind of crazy, but if any of you have seen the movie "40-year old virgin" it has inspired me as far as jobs go. I would love to run a small store similar to that where I could get all of my close friends to work in there. That would be a total blast!
Q1: I would not actively getting into a physical confrontation for my religion. Doesn't that just defeat the purpose of most if not all religions. How every if I was provoked or if my family was in danger it will be on!!!
Q2: Although on the golf course I usually relieve myself by a small bush usually in the view of everyone to see but most everyone is pretty drunk so it doesn't really matter. But using a restroom where I can see everyone even though they can't see me I just wouldn't do it.
Q3: I would collect TVs. From the huge box ones that everyone in the 50's, or at least on the tv shows had up to today's plasma screen TVs. I think it would be pretty cool to watch a nascar race on an old black and white tv and then watch Leave it to beaver on a 60 plasma. Not only would you be totally confused the beav would never have looked so good!!!
Q4: The one job I would like to have would be the First Secretary of the Treasury. so I could put my picture on some form off US currency. Not something in heavy circulation just something to say hey I'm on the $1,000 bill what's your picture on!
Q1. No, as I am not an adherent of any religion. I have little regard for religious people of all stripes who encourage war for the greater glory of God.
Q2. Yes, as long as I'm sure that glass is one-way. Then I don't see the difference between that toilet and any other public toilet. I usually stay away from public toilets altogether if possible, though.
Q3. I used to be a coin collector before it took up too much of my time. I would like to restart my collection, would devote a room of my (imaginary) palatial mansion to the coins and business related to them.
Q4. All I ask for in my job is for people to do what I say when I say, so Roman Emperor would appeal to me. Or 21st Century Fortune 500 CEO; they've basically become the same job with the same absolute power over others' lives.
Q1: No, I wouldn't fight purely based on religious belief. It goes against the very core of rel;igious belief.
Q2: I have done something similar - there is a pub here that has a urinal facing the restaurant that has one way glass as described. It was a very unnerving experience to use!
Q3: I collect model cars and display them in my living room.
Q4: I still want to be an Astronaut!
Q1- Just cann't seem to envision any scenero where I would take up arms for a religous cause. These people who try to justify war as a holy cause are so off the mark there is little hope of ever reaching pease.
Q2- Sure beats the heck out of reading trashy grafitti on stall walls!
Q3- Vintage automobiles, Jay Leno and I would get along great.
Q4- Realestate mongol, out trump the Trump.
1. Fighting and the violence that go with it are the traits of a less cultured society. The more civilized we are the less we fight physically. Hence fighting over religion is the least civilized thing that i would do.
2. Going: Yes, such a toilet is fantastic Idea. I would be all for it.
3.I live in a ex Portuguese colony and I collect period furniture.I plan on setting up a small museum one day.
4. I would like to be a counselor for a social organization working specially with kids/delinquents on one from broken homes. It would give me tremendous self satisfaction.
Q1 - Fighting: Well, I'm a Christian believer; a believer, not by birth alone, but by accepted faith too. Nevertheless, I would never want to engage in physical fighting on behalf of my religion or it's beliefs. Of course, if it comes to the point of having to defend my family in a no-other-way situation, I'm sure I'd do all that I could to protect them. But I don't think I'd ever willingly volunteer to physically harm anyone else to impose or justify my beliefs to them.
Q2 - Going: Okay..., that's going to be wierd. But why not? I mean..., I don't think I'd be the first to test something like that. But if it's proven that it really is one-way glass, then, yeah..., why not. I wouldn't really mind using it. Beats having to stare at a door that often has unwanted writing on it anyway.
Q3 - Collecting: It's interesting that you ask; 'cause for the last year or so, I've been urged with a need in myself to collect SOMETHING, though I'm not sure what. However, if it was upto me, I think I'd collect old clocks..., you know.., the old grandfather clock kinds. But the really old and antique ones..., with the real chimes and all.
Q4 - Jobbing: Being an amateur documentary film maker myself, I'm entralled by the recent documentaries made by Christiane Amanpour. I'd love to be able to do that. To be able to travel all around those places, so rich in history and convictions of their own. And to be able to provide such great audio-visual interpretations of such places and the lives of it's people, and let people around the world know about it. To me, it's an amazing job!
Q1- I would never feel that physical altercation with another was a justified way of expressing my religious beliefs, I in fact know that that is exactly opposite of what I believe, which is that I should live peaceably with those around me. Contention (whether physical or verbal or whatever type) is a consequence of following someone other than Christ. The only time physical action is honorable is in defense of your family and your freedom, but I would still try to avoid harming someone at all costs, basically it would be an absolute last resort.
Q2-That is an interesting question! I don't know how comfortable I would be with that situation, basically whether or not I would believe that no one could see me from the inside. If I was certain I could not be seen then I would absolutely do it, because I love people watching.
Q3-What would I collect? Well I've collected comic books, sports cards, and action figures for years now so I would have to say that if money was no object that I would go after some desirable things like first issues of comics that I like, or rookie cards of players that I like, or every single original Star Wars figure in the original packaging. Once I had all of that I would build a room in my house large enough to put them all on display (with 24 hour security of course).
Q4-Probably something involved in the establishment of the free United States government.
1) No, I would absolutely not fight for my religious beliefs. It takes the whole meaning of religion and spirituality away. I would never use physical violence to stand up for something that looks down upon violence of any kind.
2) I think I would feel uncomfortable using the toilet while viewing outsiders walking around and doing whatever they are doing. I would also feel nervous that the one-way glass wasn't working and that people could see me! It would just make the whole situation very stressful and uneasy.
3) I would like to collect Pez dispensers - antique as well as modern ones - and display them in some sort of special cabinet with glass doors. I think it would be fun to see how Pez has evolved, and look back on all the different characters they featured.
4) If I could have any job, I'd be a psychic. I would like to be able to tell people about their lives and what to look forward to. The only problem with that is that I wouldn't want to know of bad news!
1. No, I am a pacifist.
2. Even though no one can see in, I'd probably feel a little freaked out and wouldn't use it. I don't want to be looking at other people while I use it either.
3. I would collect old coins from all over the world. I love history and find them facinating. I would display them in clear casings and hang them all over the walls in my "Coin Room" - kind of like wallpaper.
4. A successful and prolific novelist.
Q1 - I cannot see myself physically fighting. Just not my thing, even if it's something I truly believe in.
Q2 - I'd try, but it would be weird. I've seen that email too and wondered about it...
Q3 - At one point, I had started buying some handbags on ebay that my grandfather's co made, but i have them stored in their boxes. I love the feeling of connection wtih previous relatives.
Q4 - A novelist
Q1 - I cannot see myself physically fighting. Just not my thing, even if it's something I truly believe in.
Q2 - I'd try, but it would be weird. I've seen that email too and wondered about it...
Q3 - At one point, I had started buying some handbags on ebay that my grandfather's co made, but i have them stored in their boxes. I love the feeling of connection wtih previous relatives.
Q4 - A novelist
Q1 - Fighting over religion makes about as much sense as turkey basting a leprechaun. You should only fight in physical self defense, or if you get extremely angry and lose total control. Either way I would win no matter what.
Q2 - Considering I donít really ìsitî on public toilets, this makes answering difficult. I position my self above the toilet as if a hovering alien ship preparing to drop destruction on the land below. I am careful not to allow anything to touch me so this takes incredible leg strength and concentration. So as far as being concerned about the one way windowÖ.I say why waste all of the funds on the reflective coating. Give those people a view the can cherish for all time.
Q3 - Either Pick-a-path books or paintball gunsÖIts hard to chooseÖ.I vote paintball gunsÖbecause the pick a path stuff is just like a nostalgic memory thing when paintball guns are freaking intense. I could either have a bunch of nerds over sitting around chuckling over pick-a-path books or raging in a field with an army of buddies blasting each otherís faces off. I display stuff in the process of using themÖnon of this laying around collecting dust stuff.
Q4 - M and Mís job: I only would have to graduate from 4th grade to come up with cool rhymes, I wouldnít actually have to speak the English language, I can treat women like lesser animals and they love it, people who listen to everything I say and live by it, have an IQ slightly above a rabbit, I can dress like a moron and everyone thinks I am making a fashion statement, all of my troubled woes would be turned into lifetime accomplishments, my income is enough to feed an entire country for several years but I could actually spend it on cool cars, houses and drugs instead, I could have a bad attitude and I would be revered as a bad-a. I donít know why this is even a question, Iím surprised everyone doesnít just answer with this.
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