April 27, 2008
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Thus Spake Jimbo the Ubermensch
I think it is time for me to add another name to my List of People Who Are Awesome (which currently contains the likes of George Carlin, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Wally from Dilbert). Today, I want to add Spc. Jeremy Hall. You see, he is an atheist soldier in the Iraq war who is filing a lawsuit because of the discrimination he faced while on the battlefield. Several of the other soldiers he fought beside little themselves by calling him a devil-worshipper and gay. At one point, after avoiding enemy gunfire behind a bullet shield, he was asked if he believed in God, to which he responded with, "no, but I believe in Plexiglas." I wish I could be that witty. It is clear that even without religion, he is an upright and moral individual. He even voiced my basic mantra regarding religion: "Religion brings comfort to a lot of people," he said. "Personally, I don't want it or need it. But I'm not going to get down on anybody else for it." Because of all of this, he decided to do his American duty and sue the bastards. I may not be a soldier, but I salute you. You may be feeling a tad "bitter" about this matter and "clinging to your gun," but at least you gave the Bible the boot (cheap shot!).
Comments (3)
Hooray for the US openly practicing the 11th secret bill of Right: The Right to criticize others who don't practice a religion that conforms to the majority.
Your list of amazing people is right on. I hope this solder make a ton of money off of our stupid government so that we at least know it will be wasted by a somewhat intelligent creature.
People who are snobby about their atheism are just as annoying as people who are snobby about their religion. Seems like he just wants attention.
And I think the don't-ask-don't-tell thing issues are a lot worse then the problems facing atheists in the military. Can you believe convicted felons can join the army, yet homosexuals cannot?