In the 1988 U.S. presidential campaign, Republican presidential candidate George H. W. Bush reportedly said, "I don't know that atheists should be regarded as citizens, nor should they be regarded as patriotic. This is one nation under God." [1] President Bush never apologized for the comment. Why didn't he apologize? Isn't this discrimination against atheists?
2007-01-25 20:54:09 · 16 answers · asked by Born again atheist 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Simple: He doesn't have to apologize. The majority of Americans agreed with his statement.
Anti-atheism is the last acceptible prejudice in the U.S.
If you don't believe me, insert the word "blacks" where it says "atheists" and you KNOW he'd never have gotten away with that!
2007-01-25 21:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
Because the father isn't any smarter than the son. This is an example of the right-wing way of thinking. It's sad and a little scary. It reminds me of Hitler during the 1930s, saying the only "true" Germans were members of the Nazi Party. It isn't going to get any better until we stand up to the religionists and say "Enough. The Constitution guarantees us from FROM religion as well. Now shut up and go away." But since the right-wing counts on the Lunatic Fringe votes, this doesn't seem likely.
Yes, Bush I should have been called on the carpet for that remark. He should have been drummed off the ticket for it as well. But I'm sure he was applauded by the likes of Falwell and Robertson, who would like nothing better than to turn us into a Christian version of Iran. Bush II believes all the same garbage, though in a much more cynical way; I just hope we get a better choice in 2008.
2007-01-25 21:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by weary0918 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Discrimination would require an overt action which is biased and prevents a certain group from partaking in something because of their religion. Although I don't agree with that particular comment that he made, he's entitled to his opinion. I'm agnostic. I don't really care how he feels on that matter. Atheists get a lot of crap, but I don't think most really care. They are perfectly content. They don't need acceptance, which, some religious people require (not all religious people, just some that I know).
2007-01-25 21:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he did not evaluate atheists to be voters, he must have lined a gap on our W-2 to point even if we position self assurance in God. If we checked no, we ought to continually instantly away be exempt from taxes, in view that we are not voters. regardless of each and everything, does the U.S. extremely go with to tax non-voters? and perchance all of those televangelist hucksters ought to take polygraph checks & psychological examinations to verify in the experience that they fairly believe each and every of the rubbish they spout interior the call of religion that receives them a tax-exempt prestige for his or her tens of millions. The feds ought to in all likelihood make economic corporation on them as I doubt a lot of them believe their personal lies. As for the individuals on right here who do not evaluate us voters, only imagine, in the experience that your position were burning down, & an atheist firefighter confirmed up at your door to assist, yet his cellular telephone rang & he became being said as through the U. S. authorities for atheist deportation at that second, I guess you'd be making a song a diverse song. You under no circumstances recognize who your community atheists are. you only may matter on one & no longer recognize it. variety of beliefs is a good component. only imagine about it.
2016-10-16 03:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's such a GLARING omission! I mean, the guy spouts off nonsense at every turn. If he apologized for all of it, he wouldn't have time to conquer Iraq. And he needs that time. More than he has in fact.
2007-01-25 21:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Like what American Said ..... "Freedom of Speech" .....
By the way, I remembered there is a phase on the US dollar note ... "In God we Trust" ...... so he literally take that as an excuse ......
2007-01-25 21:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
So you are telling me that atheists believe there's a Bush? How can they believe this and not believe in God?
2007-01-25 21:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by americanmalearlington 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
George. W doesn't like anyone.
2007-01-25 21:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
an arrogant lack of remorse
2007-01-25 21:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
because Bush is an idiot... and NEVER apologies or takes responsibility for ANYTHING.
2007-01-25 21:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by Loathing 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋