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And you are???
Just go away Joe…
Joe isn’t going anywhere… I vote for Joe.
Mr. Messina, well said. Glad to know you are on the Hart School Board.
First they came for the Christians . . .
Well said, Joe!
You see when your “disagreement” infringes on people’s civil liberties it is oppressive and the opposite of freedom. If you aren’t smart enough to understand that your religion is an opinion you have and not the law of the land to everyone else, the people should probably have someone elected in your place.
How is his ‘opinion’ not as valid as his?
*as yours
Civil rights are the law, Veronica. He is allowed to have his opinion not infringe on someone’s rights.
Veronica idk half a century ago it was a popular opinion that interracial marriage wasn’t right. That opinion, no matter how you look at it was wrong. On issues of civil liberties if you are of the opinion that some people don’t deserve them because you disagree with it. You may be on the wrong side of history.
This isn’t “the letter” right?
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! Disagreement is not hate. But that works both ways. I learned the phrase “Haters gonna hate” from a conservative friend of mine, in reference to liberals.
Really ? Do you know where that phrase came from?
No clue. Just one of those obvious argument closers, like “it is what it is”.
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No offense intended to Taylor Swift.
Stfu
That’s hate speech…..
Technically it’s “disagreement” speech
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I almost shook my head right off my shoulders.
I don’t necessarily agree with everything you have to say but I do agree with your views on a lot of topics. I have opposing views from family and friends on some issues. I have a right to my opinions and others have a right to theirs. I don’t force my opinions on anyone and I don’t want others to try to force theirs on me. There should be no hate involved in a difference of opinion. As far as people saying you should not be on the board because you have an opinion that doesn’t agree with theirs makes me wonder if they really understand the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship. Personally, I prefer living in a democracy.
Our country was created by our founding fathers very deliberately to prevent the establishment of a national religion from our governance. The Church – Catholic or Anglican – was central to almost every other country in the world historically, especially England from which our founding fathers separated. It was critical to our founding fathers that one central religion NOT be declared and NOT be incorporated into our Constitution or governance. They understood that an establishment of a national religion would ultimately abridge the very rights they believed were fundamental and were meant to be recognized and protected by the Bill of Rights and ultimately the Constitution.
Religion-based loss of basic rights had been their experience in England and they wanted to prevent that here.
The fact is that this decision was a LEGAL decision about the scope of our Constitutional rights as humans and US citizens. It was not about religion, religious beliefs or religious freedom. It is about equal rights, just as the decision in this country to give women the vote and the decision to abolish slavery were about equal rights. Any decision regarding the scope of a constitutional right (whether passed by Congress or interpreted by the SCOTUS) is a legal decision, not one based in religion or morality.
Rights are not and should not be up for a popular vote or up to the states to determine. Rights are absolute and cannot be dependent upon anything other than the fact that the person is a human being and is a citizen of the US. If those two conditions are met, YOUR belief system about what is MORALLY or spiritually right or wrong does not matter and should not. You should be glad that is the case, because it would be just as easy for another religion to take over and curtail your rights as a Christian (something that has happened throughout history).
In fact, one religious party believing they know the truth for all humans is how terrible oppression starts – that is how Naziism started, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Salem Witch Trials, the Klu Klux Klan, Al-Qaeda and now ISIS – the most destructive, hateful, murderous periods of human history have arisen directly out of one religious group (ironically, most of these examples were lead by Christians) believing their religion and religious beliefs were THE truth, and therefore they had the right to take away the rights (and lives) of those who lived or believed differently than them.
Our founding fathers wanted to prevent that outcome. So does our current Supreme Court. THAT is the law of the land and I could not be more grateful to be an American than when human rights are protected. I don’t have to agree with you to believe with all my heart and soul that YOUR rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness should be protected against oppression or prejudice. LGBT US citizens deserve exactly the same treatment. God Bless America.
p.s. Those railing against the decision of marriage equality as a basic constitutional right are confusing the idea of constitutional (i.e human) rights with certain types of behavior (the stuff they call “sin”). But human rights are inherent in all human beings and US citizens – not doled out based on who is behaving “well” and who isn’t. All US citizens should have the equal right to pursue life, liberty and happiness, regardless of the “sins” they commit. The only behavior that should curtail your constitutional rights is if you commit a crime (a felony) and are convicted. But even then, criminals can still marry, have kids, own property, work and live in our communities. The only things they can’t do is vote and carry firearms. If committing a sin was a barrier to receiving basic constitutional rights in this country, we would all be in big trouble, not just the LGBT community.
I love all of this. Well said.
I love it also. I would support you being on the school board. It would be nice to have someone that actually knows how the legal system works and not some insult spewing child.
Let’s be honest tho, this whole issue isn’t really about marriage but the benefits that gay and lesbian people want from the government,and business. Like,health ins.,soc.sec. Inheritance,etc. So let’s stop waving colorful flags and talk truths.
They deserve the same benefits as anyone. Why would you think they wouldn’t? That is the most ridiculous statement I’ve ever heard.
Daniel, while your comment is well stated, let me clear up a few things. The constitution came first then the bill of rights or the first ten amendments to the constitution. The equal protection clause was the 14th amendment and thus not part of the original constitution or bill of rights. The separation of church and state was never written into the original documents and doesn’t appear anywhere in them except for the first amendment which allows people to pursue their own religious beliefs (free of government mandate).
Second, of the examples you gave, the crusades were a response to Muslim extremism. There is only one religion as a whole that doesn’t want gay people to exist, that is radical Islam
The point of the article is that people can disagree without being haters. We have that right. I am conservative but ambivalent on the gay marriage issue. I believe gays and lesbians should have the same rights as others but people who don’t agree shouldn’t be labeled as haters. Some do and for them, the label is fine. Lumping everyone in the same boat is as oppressive and discriminatory as those that seek equal rights. It’s ironic really that in the pursuit of equal rights, people are just as biased as those they deplore when they paint everyone with a a broad brush and label them as h8ters.
Yes, Shirley, that is exactly what they want. That’s the entire point. To be treated equally. Sorry if that offends you somehow.
Tony. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – See more at: http://constitution.findlaw.com/amendment1.html#sthash.BqGZIdBb.dpuf
Daniel, “OR prohibiting the free exercise there of…” You are reading it wrong. The gay marriage decision was based on the 14th equal protection, not the first amendment. The first is what allows people to disagree based on religious beliefs as well as prohibits the government from establishing a religion.
You are correct, it is based on the 14th equal protection. The 1st amendment created the foundation that protects all religions as well as the people from a government national religion being created. There for eliminating any religious influence in the court of law. Which is the underlying topic. Religion vs Law
This was never a first amendment issue. Some of the arguments against gay marriage happened to so based on religious freedom but there was never any governmental influence. The argument in this context is misguided. You are simply making a statement that religion had no place in the decisions king of this case. It never did so the point is moot.
Why wasn’t LGBT marriage legal before then?
Prior to this decision it was considered a states right issue and was litigated regionally until DOMA passed the legislature in 1996 which made it nationwide. Part of that law was ruled unconstitutional and it was returned to the states. The SCOTUS decision made it applicable to all states. It remained a 14th amendment argument throughout. The argument against gay marriage is a 1st amendment argument.
Bravo Justin Peoples! Why is it when someone disagrees with this guy they are haters, but this ridiculous rant is not? This article is actually no way for a school board official to behave. Call people names because they dont agree with you, who’s the hater? Why is it when someone receives opposition the only come back they have is why you hatin’? Calling people names is not an example of of education or a quality argument.
DONT TREAD ON ME!!!! KEEP THE CHURCHES IDEALS OUT OF THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT.
“THE LETTER” will explain and excuse everything.
The difference is Joe Messina is paid for his opinion. Others just go on and on with their opinion and bore everyone to death. Love Joe or not, he makes you think. Very painful for some of you apparently.
Yeah, he makes me think he’s an idiot!
Don’t be hater. I’m now offended by your views but respect your right to voice your opinion. This is what makes America a great country.
Joe is right. Christian history isn’t filled with violence. At all. Nope.
Brace yourselves, the I hate Joe comments are coming. Because, you know, lovewins.
Diana, there is a huge difference between hating a person and hating their message. I don’t hate Joe-I don’t know him personally. But I do believe his message is a destructive one and does not represent the best interest of the people at large. The fact that he sits in any position of authority over our youth is frightening to me, and I would like to see that changed ASAP.
So ultimately yes, love wins if Joe’s hateful drivel is seen for exactly what it is.
While his style if writing makes me wince at times (it’s too flamboyant for me), he has the traditional values that many agree with. Obviously, not everyone holds the same values, which is why he is vilified by the “lovewins” crowd with their hateful remarks. Ironic.
Scvtv… Why do you continue to share the commentary of an idiot? It just makes you look bad… And we turn to you for real news.. And updates on events, and situations happening in our community.. He can share his close minded, personal opinions on his own, private Facebook account.
That’s hate speech, Nicole.
Once again, for those that dont have time to read the article.
“If you call me a bigot you are a idiot and a bully. I love women and gays and black people! I just dont want them having the same equal rights as me.” -Joe
Joe sounds like a closet gay dude. Anti gays usually are.
Ironically, Daniel just crucified Joe with that response. Bravo!
I want you removed from the school board for your woefully inellequent argument style.
People with low IQ……excuse me. You’re wrong for saying that. You should hook up with Trump.
Hes an awesome brilliant real estate man, just a racist. Its merica, alls aloud.
Well said Joe! I’m not here to judge anyone, everyone has the right to love and be loved. But what I cannot stand is when people go out and try to ruin a man’s reputation and tarnish his credibility for having his own opinion. Good for you for standing up for yourself to the SCV Bullies . I felt like we were back in Salem and it was a witch hunt. For them to say ” the kids are in danger” was ridiculous . They are bored and they were looking for their next target, and unfortunately they chose you as their next victim .I guess if you do not believe in their opinions and you go against them I guess that makes you a bad person . So I say stay strong and maybe the SCV Haters will see that not everyone will have the same beliefs and opinions , and they might except it.
The very opening of your statement is a direct contradiction of your message. Well played.
Why do you read his articles if you think he is an idiot?
Omg you got a dictionary! Wow
OOOOHHHH, NOW I finally get why people in this town don’t really like Joe……….
What an over privileged, decadent, pompous, pretentious, pampered, obese talking head.
That’s hate speech.
LMBO @ “hate speech” get real lady!
William Ronin
Lovewins
This is not hate speech, merely a reasonable list of observations.
Here’s what Joe posted
Comparing slavery and genocide to gay and abortion rights?
Yep. Because…I don’t even know.
Closet gay dude. Nothing wrong with being gay but hes def curious
Ya lol I stopped reading because this guy compared the ruling of blacks aren’t citizens to homosexuals being granted the right to marry. This guy just isn’t real journalism his whole first segment saying for those of you who have low IQ’s lol separating what he said from hate, yet if this guy knew anything he would know “hating” in today’s vocabulary doesn’t mean actual hate lol it means you’re just peanut butter and jealous and are making yourself feel better by “hating on” someone. It’s basically another word for aggressively disagreeing. Which is what that guy was doing.
Ya lol I stopped reading because this guy compared the ruling of blacks aren’t citizens to homosexuals being granted the right to marry. This guy just isn’t real journalism his whole first segment saying for those of you who have low IQ’s lol separating what he said from hate, yet if this guy knew anything he would know “hating” in today’s vocabulary doesn’t mean actual hate lol it means you’re just peanut butter and jealous and are making yourself feel better by “hating on” someone. It’s basically another word for aggressively disagreeing. Which is what that guy was doing.
I just realized something tonight. While I do believe Joe Messina’s hateful views, and subsequent denials and downplaying of those views, are most certainly an issue-they may not be his biggest issue. I just read a section of his latest(generously described)article, where he compares himself article his rants to quotes from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Hating is one thing. I’m pretty sure Mr. Messina is bordering on delusional. Proof that mental health is not a prerequisite for being in office, at least not in this valley.
Joe wants his religious views to be law, just like ISIS does.
The “hating” excuse is just ignorant people who lack reasoning ability. I’m sick of hearing that lame excuse. My opinion changes no ones lives. Grow up!
You tell them Joe Messina. I’m behind you 100%.
Why do we give him this platform?
ISIS has a little “disagreement” with the west.
This guy (Messina) just keeps digging himself a deeper hole. And takes way too long and uses far too much space to reinforce the fact that he’s prejudiced and small-minded. I never heard of him before seeing these dreadful posts, and perplexed he has a sliver of the airwaves to espouse his views. We are not “hatin'” on you Joe. Just calling it like we see it.
This guy (Messina) just keeps digging himself a deeper hole. And takes way too long and uses far too much space to reinforce the fact that he’s prejudiced and small-minded. I never heard of him before seeing these dreadful posts, and perplexed he has a sliver of the airwaves to espouse his views. We are not “hatin'” on you Joe. Just calling it like we see it.
Hate in the name of Jesus is still hate. And now that’s all you’re known for.
I feel bad for anyone that is so narrow minded, your existence must be boring.
OK Joe, now you went too far, you decided at the end to go for the kill and quoted from STAR TREK??? I don’t agree with much of what you write in general and feel it fair to point out that Star Trek’s Capt. Picard presided over a micro-society that preached tolerance and a live and let live philosophy that isn’t generally reflected in your columns. You would’ve been better off quoting from Captain Kirk who was more apt to say, “Fire the photon torpedoes, Mr. Sulu!” and ask questions later.
Your first words are insulting. As an adult, I learned that if I want people to listen, insults are not a great way to start. I am very happy you wrote this because, I am going to do everything thing I can to make sure you are not on the school board again. Heaven is going to be filled with a bunch of self righteous judgemental people. Hell is going to be fill with people who supported people’s right to love one another.
I feel his frustration showing in this piece, and perhaps he swerved into “venting” a bit harshly. But he’s not wrong on one thing… He’s entitled to his opinion. Actively attempting to remove him from a school board for his opinions is not what our country is about. Everyone has their own opinion on a myriad of topics, the trick is to be respectful of THEIRS, and for them to be respectful of OURS. Tolerance is a two way street.
Hell is the absence of love (for God is love) and is eternal torment. It is not a country club fir sinners! I certainly do not want to spend eternity there. And I don’t want anyone to end up there either.
I completely agree that he has a right to voice his opinion. Almost everything I have read from him is inflamatory and insulting. Jeannine You have always been respectful in your disagreements and I would much rather read something that you wrote then this guy. America is about my right as a citizen to vote for people who will uphold the laws of this country.
Diana hell is going to be “fabulous!”.
singed,
an atheist for gay rights.
Camie, this whole gay controversy is really about money, aka,benefits that marriage provides to traditional married couples. Social sec.healthcare,Inheritances,and more. Watch benefits change in the work place. You being an atheist is not just for gays, anyone can be that stupid. For that I pray for your soul.
Jesus would be so proud of you for calling me stupid. Way to represent Christians.
Half of the country is in shock with the Supreme Court ruling, the other half is celebrating. I think it’s easy to understand that the fears of a changing country, churches may be in peril, and personal morals are being attacked… This half of the country needs time to absorb the new ruling and move into acceptance. It will be up to the “winning side” to not torment them and instead show the world that life is still good, the new ruling will not mean an end of friendships and common courtesy. This ruling has the potential of tearing apart our country. Please everyone, don’t let it. Be kind of others’ beliefs, don’t ridicule their opinions and be TOLERANT of all views, and not just those YOU believe. We are all someone’s mother, father, sister, brother, friend, co worker and neighbor. Here is another suggestion (because I am so very helpful today!)… If someone is struggling with the decision and spouting anger and fear over the court’s ruling… Don’t be mad and angry back, try to understand where they are coming from. It’s not helping them assimilate any quicker when we fight like this on social media… Everyone goes home angry. I think now would be the time for everyone to chill out and take the high road. And Camie… Thank you for your kind words.
Why do people who get so upset by Joe’s articles even READ them?? Just scroll by….
I think it’s important to know what an elected official entrusted with the education of my children is selling.
I think it’s important to know what an elected official entrusted with the education of my children is selling.
Others agree, that’s why so many are homeschooling now. They don’t want many of the public school “progressive” ideas to be taught to their children without alternate views sincerely addressed. This is too bad, because we need all points of view in a pluralistic society.
Others agree, that’s why so many are homeschooling now. They don’t want many of the public school “progressive” ideas to be taught to their children without alternate views sincerely addressed. This is too bad, because we need all points of view in a pluralistic society.
Daniel’s comment pretty much just crushed it.
I really hope that any SCV kids (LGBT or not) who come across this page know that this is not the way of thinking of everyone in this town. It makes me sad to see such a hateful man given a large platform so often. The Santa Clarita I know is not the one that Joe Messina seems so happy to portray. I also rarely see commentary from both sides of the political spectrum from SCVTV. I’m fine with news having an opinion column, as long as more than one viewpoint is represented.
Very true.
Funny how those who view themselves as the most tolerant & intelligent people on Earth cannot tolerate any point of view other than their own. They are the true haters. Seems like they hate free speech more than anything.
I stand up for any person’s free speech and my right to call BS.
Good for you, Camie! But one person’s idea of truth may be someone else’s idea of BS. Keep an open mind. Listen to people who may disagree with you. Weigh both sides of every issue. Then you will truly be an informed citizen with a mind of your own.
I hereby challenge Joe Messina to an IQ test. We can sell tickets, for charity.
There are some bizarre comments in this thread, so we’ll address a few of them. (1) Just like newspapers, news websites have opinion sections. Commentaries submitted from members of the public (including Joe Messina) appear in our opinion section. (2) It’s not our job to care what any writer’s opinion is. It’s our job to run every opinion column/commentary submitted to us for publication by any SCV resident. And we do. (As long as they don’t contain any of George Carlin’s 7 dirty words and that sort of thing.) (3) We don’t pay anyone for his or her opinion. (4) We’ll have to remember to cut and paste this message for the next time Joe Messina chooses to send us a commentary for publication.
You should have some less conservative view points shown on here once in awhile
Agreed. Thanks for letting voice my opposition.
We need more stand up people like Joe Messina. He caters to God not social pressure!
Justin Peoples – perhaps someone should write one & submit it for publication.
Justin?
Please do it!
Obviously if you continue to publish commentary by such narrow minded uneducated radical individuals, whose opening statement is intended to insult the general readers that subscribe to your “news” Facebook page, you will have an up roar. You are publishing hate mongering, but saying it is not your responsibility to read everything that is published under your name. Maybe you should have a separate page that people who want to read the shameless commentary of Mr. Messina can do so. That way people who just want to get the news of their local valley can actually enjoy the service you are providing. I also follow the LA Times, the New York Times, the Huffington Post and a lot of other news sources, but none of them post such opinionated propaganda. If they do, it is printed in the actual paper, not posted on their Facebook page. Shame on you SCVTV Santa Clarita, for not taking responsibility for articles written with your name attached. Not only is this article garbage, but now this comment coming from the publisher. Disgusting.
SCVTV Santa Clarita no reply to that can you
I can attest that SCVTV welcomes writing from different viewpoints. If there’s a bias in one direction, it’s just because more people of one side submitted pieces.
I’m a little puzzled why they run so many national issues columns, but that’s their call. Joe gets ink because he (or someone he knows, lol) is willing to type. If you want to counteract, write your own thing. They’ll have you.
I WANT “THE LETTER”.
Very well said Daniel. Thank you for saving my time and my fingers.
SCVTV Santa Clarita Don’t publish commentary to Facebook posts, problem solved. If people want to enjoy the ramblings of a madman, they can go to your commentary page and read all they want. If you are going to post opinions to your Facebook status, then post all of them, don’t pick and choose.
You have a choice to read his articles or not. No one is making you read them. I personally like them so why would I have to do without them because you don’t like them. Quit getting your panties in a bunch and DON’T READ THEM! So simple! I’m surprised that someone as smart as you didn’t realize you have a choice.
The commentaries show up on my news feed because scvtv posts them to facebook. I don’t go to their website to read the commentary section. I follow scvtv for the news of our local valley.
Reading Joe and Betty just keeps me reminded that the beautiful SCV is filled with narrow-minded and mean-spirited people.
Won’t be long guys obesity causes heart, liver, colon problems hell die off soon enough hopefully
An adverse opinion does not imply HATE! But in your face antagonism does. If you do that, you get a reputation for being hateful and the LGBT did that for a very long public time. I do agree that they should long ago have been given legal rights of visitation with cohabitation, taxes, as any married couple receives. However, in spite of the “Supreme” Court it is not a marriage in any era of time. Why isn’t a Civil Union enough? IN YOUR FACE again.
Joe, if anybody ever accused you of being a Christian, there’d never be enough evidence for a conviction.
The real question is if or how Joe’s anti-gay views affect his decision-making regarding matters pertaining to LGBT rights and protections at Hart schools.
Joe is entitled to his views, of, course, but are those views harming our school children in some manner (such as protection from bullying). IOW is he voting on board issues to assure that LGBT students receive a safe and effective education and school experience. To me, that is the question, and Joe has not addressed it here, as best I can tell.