Man infuriated by Buddha statues at zoo

[YWN666]

It does point out the idiocy of having fits over things like crosses and such being in public places, though.

Yeah, why do people fight for crosses on government property when they know it is unconstitutional? It IS idiocy.

 

[AllieBaba]

Who owns the zoo?

 

[YWN666]

Who owns the zoo?

The zoo is funded by supporters, not by any government agency.

 

[AllieBaba]

But who owns it?

 

[AllieBaba]

Cuz I know the Oregon Zoo is owned by Portland. Which makes it a publicly owned property.

I imagine the San Diego Zoo is likewise owned by the city.

 

[sky dancer]

It does point out the idiocy of having fits over things like crosses and such being in public places, though.

You'd be the first to scream foul at a Buddha statue in a public place.

 

[AllieBaba]

Do you hear me screaming? They can have a hundred buddhas if they like. So long as they allow crosses as well.

 

[sky dancer]

Do you hear me screaming? They can have a hundred buddhas if they like. So long as they allow crosses as well.

I hear you screaming all the time.

 

[AllieBaba]

Really? Link it.

 

[del]

Rightly so, an extremely erudite man and I'm much indebted to his late self for his historical masterwork.

all kidding aside, he knew whereof he spoke.
he's missed.

 

[Diuretic]

all kidding aside, he knew whereof he spoke.
he's missed.

Definitely, and what a fascinating life he had. Remarkable man. I have his "History of the American People" right at hand (it's better than Google!)

 

[del]

Definitely, and what a fascinating life he had. Remarkable man. I have his "History of the American People" right at hand (it's better than Google!)

unfortunately, he was an honest man.

 

[Diuretic]

Warts and all, that's how I like to read history (it's why I avoid MacAulay ).

 

[del]

Warts and all, that's how I like to read history (it's why I avoid MacAulay ).

i like carlo d'este myself

 

[AllieBaba]

Lol. You can't link it because it's not true. You allow your inner dialogue about the way you think things are to taint your interaction with others.

 

[KittenKoder]

Zoo ownership is unique, some are owned by private citizens or corporations, some by cities in which the taxpayers have the right to choose (usually through petitions) what happens there, some are co-ops from several groups, and some are just funded by the city while owned by a private group. The name means little as to who owns it, you have to actually *gasp* look it up.

 

[no1tovote4]

Things this guy should know.

1. Buddha is not a god.
2. It isn't an idol.
3. The fat and happy "Buddha" is not even an image of Siddharta.
4. Buddhists do not rub Buddha's belly in "worship".

I could go on, but what is the point?