Open Thread Wednesday 7/13/11

Touch a nerve, did I, Topham?

Granted, religious affiliation is as you say, in the end, a voluntary association, though there IS the issue of cultural heritage. True, one is born black or gay–but born Irish, say, in the same sense? I think not.

The point I was attempting to make was that you never seem to miss an opportunity to express your dislike, usually gratuitously, of a group that has, as far as we know, done you no harm.

Given this irrationality, your reasons for doing so–your motivation–are of course relevant. People resist psychological explanations to the degree that they try to defend themselves against their truth.

Looking for any helpful suggestions! My bike was stolen from my apartment building today . I live on Livingston and Clinton. 3 day old beautiful white raleigh cruiser with a white basket. Stolen from the hallway. I am going to report it to the the precinct tomorrow but looking for any suggestions or help finding it. It’s a beauty. So incredibly sad.

Oh, and I’d leave a flier with the local bike shops (I know there’s one on Atlantic, and then far down Court, and there’s the Recycle-a-bike in DUMBO) in case the thief/buyer comes in to sell it.

Be aware that the bike might be repainted if/when you next see it.

I don’t know whether this city has more bike thefts or bedbugs.

Thanks for the suggestions. It is not that bike :(. I thought it was as well but different basket and color.

I am so sad, I saved up for a long time for that bike!