Is it ok if I rob something from you if...
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I was watching discouvery today talking about this, and one of the lady from the British Museum said because they think they can better handle and protect the treasures than those countries where the treasures were robbed. When you visit museums where they shows items from foreign countries, I hope you can think about how it gets there before getting a close look at them.
Well, when you're talking about museum arts it is true that in some countries they will be better protected, i.e. the British Museum would have more appreciation and funds to protect these arts than a museum in Egypt (heh, even the British Museum is not invulnerable to robbery, perhaps the thieves think they can handle the treasures better ;P). I did read somewhere about thievery of antique items in Egypt where they melt these centuries old jewelery into gold bars to sell. I can't even begin to imagine the loss of historical value. Besides, hasn't the British Museum returned some of the art items they have to the proper owner countries?
"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner" - Ross Edbert Sydney, Australia
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I know you are trying to make a political point, which means you should be trying to make it in the Soapbox not here.
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I firmly believe taxes should be as low as possible. (Or non-existant)
A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the Universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." -- Stephen Crane
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Well, when you're talking about museum arts it is true that in some countries they will be better protected, i.e. the British Museum would have more appreciation and funds to protect these arts than a museum in Egypt (heh, even the British Museum is not invulnerable to robbery, perhaps the thieves think they can handle the treasures better ;P). I did read somewhere about thievery of antique items in Egypt where they melt these centuries old jewelery into gold bars to sell. I can't even begin to imagine the loss of historical value. Besides, hasn't the British Museum returned some of the art items they have to the proper owner countries?
"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner" - Ross Edbert Sydney, Australia
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It is like, for American, seeing the Declaration of Independence at museum at other country.
I suspect we might be talking about a huge difference in age here...
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I have a Sai and an Escrima, two Tonfas, and a Bo. But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects. ;P
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote...
Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that!
-Adam Duritz, of Counting CrowsDavid Stone wrote:
But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects.
Mine is a sword blank really... unsharpened, though if I struck someone with it it would probably break bones, it is steel. I forgot about the Bo, I don't have any Tonfas, I used to, I need to get more, build my weapons collection again. :) maybe feb taxes. ;)
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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I firmly believe taxes should be as low as possible. (Or non-existant)
A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the Universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." -- Stephen Crane
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
I firmly believe taxes should be as low as possible. (Or non-existant)
Except, that'll never happen. :laugh: After working for the Dept. of Energy, I can vouche just how much the govt. doesn't mind spending money.
Jeremy Falcon
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I have a Sai and an Escrima, two Tonfas, and a Bo. But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects. ;P
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote...
Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that!
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David actually has nunchakus. :cool:
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote... Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that! -Adam Duritz, of Counting Crows
Watch your head! :rose:
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Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
Make all roads Toll Roads
All roads? All? And who collects the toll money? And what about public transporation? Would the bus driver have to keep track of all the roads on your route to charge you accordingly?
The bible was written when people were even more stupid than they are today. Can you imagine that? - David Cross
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I have a Sai and an Escrima, two Tonfas, and a Bo. But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects. ;P
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote...
Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that!
-Adam Duritz, of Counting CrowsI also have a Sai and a Bo (well, HAD a Bo. until I let a friend borrow it. now i !have a Bo). Out of curiosity, why do you have them? Just because, or are(were) you in some martial arts club?
rara avis in terris
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I have a Sai and an Escrima, two Tonfas, and a Bo. But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects. ;P
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote...
Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that!
-Adam Duritz, of Counting CrowsDavid Stone wrote:
But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects.
What better way to teach them not to touch.
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You know, if you'd start coding with a chicken bucket on your head, you'd be the coolest person here...
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Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
Make all roads Toll Roads
All roads? All? And who collects the toll money? And what about public transporation? Would the bus driver have to keep track of all the roads on your route to charge you accordingly?
The bible was written when people were even more stupid than they are today. Can you imagine that? - David Cross
Alvaro Mendez wrote:
Would the bus driver have to keep track of all the roads on your route to charge you accordingly?
I think that could be figured out in advance and the fares set appropriately.
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Fine, I'll hijack your thread. :laugh:
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Like Buckethead ?
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
Of course. :)
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All of the decent roads I need to drive on are toll (which is like double taxation). I wouldn't be against taxes so much if the government the collected it and spent it was honest, ethical, and efficient.
A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the Universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." -- Stephen Crane
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I also have a Sai and a Bo (well, HAD a Bo. until I let a friend borrow it. now i !have a Bo). Out of curiosity, why do you have them? Just because, or are(were) you in some martial arts club?
rara avis in terris
2ASoft wrote:
Out of curiosity, why do you have them? Just because, or are(were) you in some martial arts club?
self training? does one have to belong to a martial arts club? I took martial arts in college, so I am not unfamiliar with about half a dozen arts, but I prefer just practicing by myself rather than competition. If I could train without competition, I would jump for the school.
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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I have a Sai and an Escrima, two Tonfas, and a Bo. But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects. ;P
225 years ago, we set an example for the rest of the world by creating a country where everyone could vote...
Well, except for women and black people, but we fixed that!
-Adam Duritz, of Counting CrowsDavid Stone wrote:
But I don't have a katana because I've got two little brothers (5 and 7) who like to play with sharp objects.
And a sai isn't considered sharp?
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