Finally, words from Art Sholty we should live by.

Since when is killing 2 birds comparable to human sacrifice?
There ARE descendants of the Aztecs, they are called "Mexicans". You don't have to wonder "IF" there are.

Also.. Arrogant/ definition - "displaying a sense of OVEBEARING self-worth or self-importance"
Why do you feel eagles are arrogant?
Why do you capitalize the word eagle?
Why "must" it fly high above us? (Some sort of govt regulation?)
Why do we "need" more eagles? (They aren't endangered)
Finally... Did you PURPOSELY try to make the second to last sentence the most pretentious/grammatically ponderous sentence EVER written, or did it just work out that way?

I didn't realize that commenting on a local blog was taking my free speech rights "to the final end." Its sad to see such an intolerant attitude towards it, ESPECIALLY on Memorial Day!

I think my critique of your (very) error ridden post should be reflected on rather than attacked. There is always room for improvement, and as someone who posts in a public forum I would THINK you'd want to put your best foot forward.
Bayboat
U. S. Coast Guard vet

Bald eagles should be protected, even if they're no longer officially endangered. Except to advance the development of wind powered energy, as in the passes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, where giant windmills kill numerous eagles, along with bats and other birds. Global Warming Rules.

After the way the American Indian was treated throughout American history,I think 2 eagles is a gesture we can deal with.

I'm still waiting on a month dedicated toward the American Indian,after all if we can have a black history month we certainly can have an Amercian Indian history month. What was done to those people far outweighs anything which was ever done to the Africians.

Your statement is about one of the dumbest things I've ever read. The eagle is a religious symbol to the first people. I love our symbol but the only eagles to fly over Brick are on flags and TV. I'll bet you love your religious freedom so you pick on Indians..... Is that the best you can do? If Ben Franklin had his way I guess we couldn't eat turkey on Thanks Giving. ( Think the first people helped the pilgrims with that).

unrelated to eagles... It seems as though the only Religion that doesnt have rights anymore is being Catholic/Christen. We praying to God seems SO Wrong these days, we cant Say Merry Christmas, We have to have " holiday" parties, Dont even think about praying in school Or thanking God during thanksgiving. What really Got me over the edge about this is that my son that is turning 13 ( @ 5'11 155lbs looks to be about 15 or 16) Went to great adventure with the " Fight like hell" t-shirt on. Its for cancer awareness Live strong logo. He had to get" approval before entering the park Bcz it might Offend someone/// HELLO 1st of all it had nothing to do with "Hell" & even if it Did as Christens if ya believe in heaven ya have to believe there is a hell..... SO SICK of being Sensored

Art, Art, Art,,,
Eons? The Bible was first printed in the 1400s. Eons are measured in millions of years. The Bible (at best) has been a best seller for only 600 years or so, just a tiny fraction of an eon.
THIS is what Im talking about! A little more diligence is requiered on your part.

ps Religious belief does NOT equal truth.Just because its in the Bible, doesnt mean its true! Just ask any Jew, Muslim, Buddist, Athiest...well you get the point.

Hey bayboat, I will answer for Art......

Duh, if yuze don't like da truth don't read my blog. You must be one of doze partisan hacks that hates Steve. the bible says love thy neighbor. So keep your opinions to yourself. ugh...errr. ummm...Dats whats wrong wit peoples now a daze. read a bible. You might learn sumtin.

Is it just me , or does Art Sholty''s blog remind anyone else of Archie Bunker?

Many times the truth hurts. Bunker was from Queens, I came from Brooklyn. However Queens or Brooklyn, the truth is always the same and this is why I can say what matters.

All in good fun Art. I would rather be more like God fearing, America loving Archie Bunker, than his America hating, heathen, commie son-in-law Meathead.

Art Sholty = Archie Bunker while Bob Griffiths = meathead Mike Stivic.

George Jefferson Beats them all. Gotta love George Jefferson.

After seeing "god, country & family" and "god bless" in your post... I can't help but think that if slaughtering a couple of eagles was what your religion was doing, it wouldn't be a problem. All religion is total bs, it is the work of humans... just like every other tradition you know. So this makes you a hypocrite. god bless? yeah, god bless everyone that he (god) couldn't keep alive on 911, the holocaust, the 04' tsunami and so on..... get your head out of your arse Art

The big bang is only a theory. What exploded and where did that come from? I never said I believe in an " invisible man in the sky". I think that 99% of ALL religions are phony, but there are many inexplicable mysteries that scientists cannot, and will never be able to explain. Therefore, until someone proves to me absolutely that there is no God, or any kind of supreme being, I will keep the faith.

Just one more thing, I happen to know some people who were penniless, drug addicted alcoholics who first stepped into a church when they were 35 and they HAVE found internal peace. They are now working, married, drug and alcohol free and they will tell anyone who will listen to them that "God" saved them from a living hell on earth. Thats proof enough for me.

That is not proof, that is what us rational atheists call trading in one addiction (drugs) for another addiction, religion. You call them born again christians. So God saved a few of your junkie friends but couldn't keep innocent children from having cancer? For every,"wow! There must be a god because this or that happened",I will give you 10 things that he didn't do. And if you think god can't prevent evil then why call him god, if you think he can prevent evil and chooses not to... well then... He is evil. Read the words of Epicurus, very simple and he sums it all up.

If you believe in Epicurus, why not believe in Jesus? Where are the pictures of Epicurus? . Socrates, Plato, . Where are they buried? Where are their remains? You believe in them but not Jesus? You must be an atheist because you know so little about faith. I never said that God saved my so called junkie friends. Their belief and faith in someone that loves them changed their way of life and gave them hope. They are not in your face born again people. You couldnt tell if they believed in God or not if you met them, and they could care less if you do or not. Why is it that every non believer thinks all believers are nut bag crazies like Jim and Tammy faye Baker or Lunatic Jimmy Swaggart. Most of the true believers keep it to themselves and live a simple peaceful life. When you show me an autographed picture of Epicurus, I will show you one of God.

I do believe in Jesus Christ, however I completely dismiss his claims that he was the son of god. I do agree that history this old is in not concrete and I don't know that Epicurus said what he said, I do agree what has been written about what he allegedly said. The easiest path to "atheist's peace" is to read and fully comprehend that comic book called the bible. the bible was written by humans, do you not understand that? It was written by the first used car salesmen on the planet.... and boy were they good.... RELIGION KILLS

My last post on this....I never mentioned the Bible. I know the Bible was written by man. For me, the Bible is a how to live book, just as I teach my kids that most things in the Bible are true, some are metaphors and some are just plain fiction and superstition. I teach my kids to learn lifes lessons from The Bible, Aesops Fables, and Grimms Fairy Tales. All have very knowledgable lessons and stories to learn from. Our country would be a better place if every school required the reading and study of all three. Ben Franklin and Confucious tell some pretty informative tales also.

Why would you want the bible taught in school? Religion has killed more people than anything on this planet, the only way that would make the world a better place would be if everyone had the same religion. ...and that can't ever be the case because HUMANS have already made too many religions to follow. If 96% of the USA is religious how come there is so much racism? How come one of the big 10 in the bible you speak of says "thou shall not covet thy neighbors man servant"? That sentence says that slavery is ok, but just don't covet"? It's absurd....

Happy Sunday to Just Saying,
Concerning Militant, he's just a complainer and that's the reason I have shut him off. I believe in God just as much as I know there is wind and both cannot be seen. There is proof that both exist by observing the universe which was made by God. WE do know that wind can cause extreem damage or on the other hand it can be beneficial to producing electricity. Who made the wind? It was our creator, Almighty God himself. Don't give him the time to spout off his crazy thoughts, he needs to be BLOWN away. Faith brother, faith. This is the answer.

I need to be blown away, spoken like a true man of faith and follower of Jesus. This is the third time I've called you out being a hypocrite. "proof that there is god" and I have the crazy thoughts? Your grammar and spelling is terrible, how did you ever fool this publication into letting you write anything? Wind was a pathetic comparison to your belief of an invisible man in the sky, you're a complete jackass. THE SIMPLICITY OF THE RATIONALIZATION REQUIRED TO COMPREHEND THAT THERE IS OBVIOUSLY NO GOD IS TOO COMPLEX FOR YOUR EXCESSIVELY OPRESSED MIND.

Not sure why you guys continue to fall for Art's race baiting, and hate baiting articles.

He is an old, angry racist stuck at home with internet access and too much time on his hands. He gets off baiting everyone and then sitting back reading all the interest in his ignorant racist posts.

If you do not reply to him he will eventually go away and hang out at the community center at his old folks home and try to annoy the residents there. The problem Art has is no one at that facility can hear any more, so he comes running to the internet where his ignorant and racist views have a voice.

He is so excited ANYONE actually responds to his rantings that he just continues to voice more ignorant and racist remarks, and why this site allows his race baiting views is another issue. If everyone were to stop patronizing this jackass' articles, he will go away. Trust me, he is looking for attention at his advanced age, and you guys humoring him allow him to feel like he contributes, when he in fact is the reason Brick is the mess it is.

Art, go bother the grandmas in the nursing home and leave us adults be to discuss real issues. Your ignorant posts are getting old, like yourself, and most definitely unwelcome.

Take your meds, go to bed.

HEY BOZO the SHOLTY, did you say "You will check MY spelling?"

Maybe you should look at the tiny paragraph you just wrote idiot. Worry about checking your spelling before you claim to be an authority in that area too jackass.

It may be time to take your pills again, the reason me and most of this forum dislike you is because:

1. You are a RACIST
2. You berate ANYONE who doesn't share your views
3. You harass NEWBIES and keep them from participating
4. Your ignorant VIEWS are yours and yours only, yet you claim others feel the same.

You really are a disgrace and hopefully The Patch comes to their senses and drops you like a bad habit. For the record, I have MANY blogs that I own, and participate in. I would NEVER give you the opportunity to SCORE me. With all the time on your hands you are most likely spamming and berating other bloggers like you do people on this site. I found the best way to get rid of unwanted bugs is to SWAT them and just ignore the itch for a while, eventually it goes away.....just like you BOZO.