JONATHAN TURLEY

22 Responses to “Baltimore Father Stabs Son After Teen Refuses To Remove Hat in Church”

1. 1 mespo727272 1, February 25, 2009 at 7:22 am

   “The father then proceeded to stab his son in the left buttock.”

   *************

   Turn the other cheek?
2. 2 mespo727272 1, February 25, 2009 at 7:25 am

   Oh and I forgot this little parenting tip from Leviticus:

   “All who curse their father or mother must be put to death. They are guilty of a capital offense.” (Leviticus 20:9 NLT)

   I want the tape on what that kid said prior to the so-called battery. Heathens!
3. 3 rafflaw 1, February 25, 2009 at 7:54 am

   What is it with these Church stories? I think the next time in church the son will take off his hat! Of course, he may use the hat to sit on to cushion the wounded area. Prof. Turley is correct that the son is lucky that the father was not carrying a gun or the pain in his butt, might seem trivial in comparison to a gunshot wound. Why do we see such violence in God’s house? Maybe the words quoted by Buddha tell us why!
4. 4 Bron98 1, February 25, 2009 at 8:19 am

   I dont think this has anything to do with religion the father and son were probably arguing about something else prior to church and it got out of hand during church.

   Maybe this was an Italian family, we all know how they like guns and knives and garrots, and car bombs and not necessarily just for church.
5. 5 Buddha Is Laughing 1, February 25, 2009 at 8:42 am

   I’m pretty sure Jesus never said, “And those who shall not remove their hats in the house of Our Heavenly Father shall be stabbed in the buttocks.” Judas wanted that in the Book, but Jesus put his foot down. It was the final straw that drove Judas to betray his friend. Some think it was evil in Judas’ nature, others that Christ actually asked Judas to betray him, but no . . . it was an editorial dispute.

   And don’t even get me started on the idea of God needing a house.
6. 6 ugh 1, February 25, 2009 at 9:34 am

   some would call him a good catholic.
7. 7 mespo727272 1, February 25, 2009 at 12:00 pm

   ugh:

   As we have seen, the Bible certainly would.
8. 8 seamus 1, February 25, 2009 at 1:55 pm

   Who would Jebus stab??
9. 9 Jericho 1, February 25, 2009 at 2:34 pm

   Bron: “Maybe this was an Italian family…”

   Maybe it was your uncle, no disrespect.

   Not that I don’t think your entire family is absolutely retarded. It must be because you’re in it, no disrespect.
10. 10 Bron98 1, February 25, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    Jericho:

    I was commenting on the absurdity of assuming that the guy stabbed his son because he was religious. I could have just as easily said a black family. But had I said that I would have been accused of racism.

    I meant no disrespect to Italians or to African Americans or to Asians or to Poles or to women or any other member of a class of people considered by the government to be a minority because of race, gender or social class.

    for Christ sake it was a rethorical structure.
11. 11 mespo727272 1, February 25, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Bron98:

    “Maybe this was an Italian family, we all know how they like guns and knives and garrots, and car bombs and not necessarily just for church.”

    *******************

    A few of my cousins are coming over to your crib in a limousine tonight to pick you up and take you out for some deep sea night fishing. I’ll take care of your comments until you get back. Bon voyage.
12. 12 Buddha Is Laughing 1, February 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    rofl

    fuggedaboudit!
13. 13 Bron98 1, February 25, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Mespo:

    That sounds like a lot of fun, thanks for thinking of me. What are we going after Tuna, Tilefish? I cant wait. This will be a good time to test that new GPS device I bought.

    How far off shore are we going? And should I bring a cooler of beer, what brand do your couisins like? Some sandwiches? Do I need to bring any fishing rods?

    here is my address and phone number:

    address – 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20535-0001

    phone number – (202) 324-3000

    Please call before you come over so you wont have to wait while I get ready.

    Thanks again,

    Bron98
14. 14 Bron98 1, February 25, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Buddha:

    at the risk of derision how does one put a picture next your name?
15. 15 Buddha Is Laughing 1, February 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm

    Bron,

    You can either register as a WordPress user or go directly to http://www.gravtar.com to set up an account there. It really is a matter of preference since WordPress uses Gravatar as the default icon service.
16. 16 Buddha Is Laughing 1, February 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm

    doh

    http://www.gravatar.com

    that extra “A” is important.
17. 17 Bron98 1, February 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Buddha:

    thank you.
18. 18 Buddha Is Laughing 1, February 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    One lives to be of service.
19. 19 lottakatz 1, February 25, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Bron98- Thanks for the question and BIL for the answer. I have a Blogger Avatar that shows up only about half the time it should but Avatars are cool so I’ll see what happens with this site. Thank you, I hope you don’t mind if I play also.
20. 20 lottakatz 1, February 25, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Needs work
21. 21 mespo727272 1, February 25, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Bron98:

    Sorry they never call first.
22. 22 Bron98 1, February 26, 2009 at 9:30 am

    Mespo:

    did you try and call?