mrbeanroxs Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) I hope everyone is ok. Hope this is just a single incident and won't happen again. ksl.com - White powder discovered at 2nd LDS templeEdit: Looks like they just found another letter in the LA temple. Edited November 14, 2008 by mrbeanroxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbs2763 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 hmmm... i guess this could fall under hate crime statues, but i don't see it all all the major netwroks... if it was in a gay bar....it would be all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Associated Press:CapeCodTimes.com - Associated Press WireLA Times:Mormon temple closed after white substance found | L.A. Now | Los Angeles TimesI can't find it on CNN, MSNBC, or Reuters yet. Several other California and Utah new outlets have it, but the biggest one I could find is AP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADoyle90815 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 The situation at the LA temple has been mentioned in the local news, but the earthquake drill that took place today is a bigger story nationwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Interesting how when people or the media think the LDS are involved in something that would be construed as hate..it hits the news big time...when reversed...hardly a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiannan Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Interesting how when people or the media think the LDS are involved in something that would be construed as hate..it hits the news big time...when reversed...hardly a mention. As illustrated in this case as well:YouTube - Gay Fascists Attack Old Woman Holding Cross at Protest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarginOfError Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have found stories of the powder at all the major news network websites, one of which carried the story about the old woman. In fact, I found these stories with greater ease than I was able to find the results of the actual vote. Everyone can calm down a little about media bias now. What's more, this is exactly the kind of story that shouldn't be sensationalized, as it just sparks more contention from both sides. Everyone take a deep breath and relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 If this sort of thing continues...wonder if they will tighten security in some areas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I hope everyone is ok. Hope this is just a single incident and won't happen again. ksl.com - White powder discovered at 2nd LDS templeEdit: Looks like they just found another letter in the LA temple. What next? Extermination of the Mormons? Now, we truly see the working of those who are claiming they want tolerance. Like I said, perhaps it is time for natural means to reduce a few thugs in this land. You can clearly see, what was my previous pre-mortal life calling was.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Interesting how when people or the media think the LDS are involved in something that would be construed as hate..it hits the news big time...when reversed...hardly a mention.Remember the Nephite wars? Who were the author of these contentions? Same problem with the beginning of the church, who was the main culprit of the hatred for the church and its leaders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofball Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Members near the Draper temple were asked to watch out for the temple and spend the night on the grounds as it is being constructed. I dont see how these don't fit under hate crimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbs2763 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 http://www.bumperart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=2004091913&productID=12859 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfish Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 This all will backfire. The symbathies of the quiet majority will sway towards the Church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Members near the Draper temple were asked to watch out for the temple and spend the night on the grounds as it is being constructed. I dont see how these don't fit under hate crimesThey're kind-of reverse hate crimes, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 What next? Extermination of the Mormons? Now, we truly see the working of those who are claiming they want tolerance. Like I said, perhaps it is time for natural means to reduce a few thugs in this land. You can clearly see, what was my previous pre-mortal life calling was....Did you perhaps go by the name Porter Rockwell in another life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalShadow Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've never seen anything besides fear and outrage come from "suspicious white powder" being found somewhere. I seriously doubt anyone is in danger besides some poor gay person who may get beat to death in "retaliation." Don't get me wrong, I think it is truly sad that someone thought this was a good idea and I sincerely hope the person behind this is caught an punished (I visit the Temple Square from time to time and value my life as much as the next person). I do however hope people keep a cool head when reacting to this and not give in to the desired effect of the incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I do however hope people keep a cool head when reacting to this and not give in to the desired effect of the incident.I do too, but I think that's already not happened. I first heard about this incident when I read about it on a friend's blog (she lives in Centerville, UT), and she was freaking out about it.I think No on 8 people and the protesters are smart enough to know not to do anything to truly hurt the Church, especially the quintessential world renown monument that represents the Church. The point was to scare (like you said) and to incense. They are looking for a reaction, and they've already got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbs2763 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Members near the Draper temple were asked to watch out for the temple and spend the night on the grounds as it is being constructed. I dont see how these don't fit under hate crimesIt is a hate crime if someone would leave a "suspicous white powder' in a gay nightclub or neighborhood.When gay supporters leave it in a Christian building...its notWhen white cops in Philly kick a black man suspected of killing a cop, it was a hate crimewhen that same gentleman shot a white cop in the face at point blank range....it wasn'tWhen a group of black student kick a white student to death in Louisiana...its not a hate crime.When a group of muslims hijcak a plane and kill 3,000 people...its our fault, we brought it on ourselfs by supporting Israel, When a British news anchor requests a cabbie "without a turban" due to it alarming her young daughter...she's a racist and loses her job.When a white guy won't vote for a black man, and explains why he won't due to his policies, he's a hate-mongering racist...and when 10,000,000 people VOTE for a state amendment to define marriage between a man and a woman.... they are all homophobic hate mongering, religous zealots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abeChristianson Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 It is just domestic terrorism. They should be locked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbeanroxs Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 New story from ksl about the FBI analyzing the powder. It says another letter showed up at a Catholic Knights of Columbus printing press in Connecticut. They also say something else was in the envelope besides the powder. ksl.com - FBI continues to analyze powder mailed to LDS temples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyprpl Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Last night on Fox News they mentioned a LDS chapel being vandalized and a Book of Mormon burned at the front door. I didn't catch where this was -- I think in Michigan? Not sure. Bill O'Reilly said it was because the Mormons had taken a stand on Prop. 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 New story from ksl about the FBI analyzing the powder. It says another letter showed up at a Catholic Knights of Columbus printing press in Connecticut. They also say something else was in the envelope besides the powder. ksl.com - FBI continues to analyze powder mailed to LDS templesI'm not glad that this is happening, but I'm glad to see that we're not the only ones being singled out. At least our "haters" recognize that LDS aren't the only ones that voted for Prop 8. Does that make sense, or does it just sound bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Last night on Fox News they mentioned a LDS chapel being vandalized and a Book of Mormon burned at the front door. I didn't catch where this was -- I think in Michigan? Not sure. Bill O'Reilly said it was because the Mormons had taken a stand on Prop. 8.Looks like it was Michigan. And this article uses the magic words: hate crime.FOXNews.com - Culture War Erupts in America - Bill O'Reilly | The O'Reilly Factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbeanroxs Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Last night on Fox News they mentioned a LDS chapel being vandalized and a Book of Mormon burned at the front door. I didn't catch where this was -- I think in Michigan? Not sure. Bill O'Reilly said it was because the Mormons had taken a stand on Prop. 8.I found a video on his site about that. Bill O'Reilly | The O'Reilly Factor - FOXNews.comIts the first video that starts to play when you visit the site. The video is called Talking Points: 11/13.Edit: Direct link to video:http://media2.foxnews.com/111308/111308_oreilly_points_B1200.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Correct....imagine when we begin to face the harder times as a church? Many will suffer greatly for Christ. Not only LDS community but those who will not reject the true Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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