And We Call Islam Warped.......!

[the_great_she_elephant]

Apologies for the scroller, but I was so gobsmacked when I read this I had to check with snopes to make sure it wasn't a hoax.

TULSA, Okla. – Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and other Republican lawmakers have called for the elimination of a plan that would tax businesses within the state in order to pay for tornado shelters to be placed in schools to protect children. They say the tax is an unnecessary burden on Oklahoma businesses,and that creating shelters specifically to protect children is an attempt to thwart God’s will.

After seven children died in 2013 from a series of tornados, Democratic State Representative Joe Dorman put forward a plan that would have reinstated a program taxing corporations $1.25 for every $1,000 they invested in the state. The money, expected to total close to $40 million annually, would then have been used to build tornado shelters at Oklahoma schools.

Republican leaders, however, were quick to put a stop to the plan. “Just adding on a new tax burden on Oklahomans is not the answer. If God sends a tornado to demolish a school, I’m sure He has a good reason. It is not our place to ask questions, nor to try and protect those children He has chosen to kill.”

Parent groups pushing for the shelters have tried to collect the 155,000 signatures needed to put the question on the ballot, but have had difficulty getting enough signatures after Republican Attorney General Scott Pruitt forced changes to the wording of the measure.

“I felt it was important for the measure to state that taxing corporations in order to build tornado shelters is not a Biblical-based idea,” said Pruitt. “I was afraid that citizens would think God sanctioned saving those children’s lives. The truth is if God wanted those children to live, then he wouldn’t kill them. I think that’s pretty obvious.”

“I would say just by suggesting we take measures to save the lives of those God has damned is pretty darned presumptuous,” said Governor Fallin. “He has a plan for us all, and you better be damned sure it does not involve raising the corporate tax rate.”

http://www.newslo.com/oklahoma-gop-call-plan-for-school-tornado-shelters-interfering-with-gods-will/

[cherry*135]

No,there isn't a point to it. The parts the 'points' were based on are fabricated, as declared by the publisher.

JUST ENOUGH NEWS…Newslo is the first hybrid News/Satire platform on the web. Readers come to us for a unique brand of entertainment and information that is enhanced by features like our fact-button, which allows readers to find what is fact and what is satire.

Might as well quote Mickey Mouses view on a particular religion.

[the_great_she_elephant]

MEA CULPA!

Julia and Stawka, you are right and I stand corrected. It is indeed a beat up. the Facts are as follows: 

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and other Republican lawmakers have called for the elimination of a plan that would tax businesses within the state in order to pay for tornado shelters to be placed in schools to protect children. They say the tax is an unnecessary burden on Oklahoma businesses,

After seven children died in 2013 from a series of tornados, Democratic State Representative Joe Dorman put forward a plan that would have reinstated a program taxing corporations $1.25 for every $1,000 they invested in the state. The money, expected to total close to $40 million annually, would then have been used to build tornado shelters at Oklahoma schools.

Republican leaders, however, were quick to put a stop to the plan. “Just adding on a new tax burden on Oklahomans is not the answer.

Parent groups pushing for the shelters have tried to collect the 155,000 signatures needed to put the question on the ballot, but have had difficulty getting enough signatures after Republican Attorney General Scott Pruitt forced changes to the wording of the measure.

I did check with Snopes and I did search for it under Hoax, but nothing came up. It was posted on Facebook by one of my American Friends and I was not familiar with Newslo.

I can only apologies and I will aske for the thread to be pulled.

[pct001wine]

20 Hail Marys for you TGSE

Isn't it nice to see someone 'fess up, a rare commodity around these parts

[love*today]

Why didn't you read the link that you posted before you posted?

[cherry*135]

Check the About Us tab on any sites that aren't mainstream media, media outlets you aren't familiar with. Saves embarrassing yourself.

By the way bluecat was the first to point out the whole story wasn't factual...she already posted the parts in blue in your last post.

To the op: it was your attitude to other posters who were pointing out the story wasn't completely factual that was disappointing.

[imastawka]

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@pct001wine wrote:

20 Hail Marys for you TGSE

Isn't it nice to see someone 'fess up, a rare commodity around these parts

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 Better add a novena too.

Nice one she el.      You could have stubbornly held your ground -

others would have.  But you didn't.    : - )

[cherry*135]

OP
The comments to others weren't necessary... How about apologising for them as well?

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@am*3 wrote:
Check the About Us tab on any sites that aren't mainstream media, media outlets you aren't familiar with. Saves embarrassing yourself.

By the way bluecat was the first to point out the whole story wasn't factual...she already posted the parts in blue in your last post.

To the op: it was your attitude to other posters who were pointing out the story wasn't completely factual that was disappointing.

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I'd better add sackcloth and ashes to the Novena and 20 Hail Marys then and repeat  I can only apologise and have asked for the thread to be pulled.

[love*today]

I've seen plenty of IDs apologise on here.

I would rather the thread stay 😄

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@love*today wrote:
I've seen plenty of IDs apologise on here.

I would rather the thread stay 😄

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Too late, alas. others got in before you and suggested it should be removed.