| Jul 23, 2007 @ 12:43 PM |
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onoudn
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It came out in the Vet meeting today that one of the housing agencies is denying people access to the waiting list based on their religious beliefs. Apparently, what they are doing is engaging in specific religious 'talking points' in order to determine what the applicants postition is on such things as 'church and state', prayer in schools, church attendance, etc. If the applicant doesn't indicate an acceptance of these issue, they are told that the waiting list is closed. What going to happen next is there is going to be a meeting which will included local officials, pastors, and applicants that have been denied access to this housing. Hopefully, this issue can be resolved with a simple phone call.
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 12:58 PM |
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vinny_53
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It came out in the Vet meeting today that one of the housing agencies ...
what vet meeting....and what housing agency?
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 1:23 PM |
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onoudn
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 3:57 PM |
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vinny_53
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why if you want a discussion on this..those things matter..if you wanted to just make a statement...blog it... 
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 9:02 PM |
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onoudn
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I'm not giving that information out as it is private and I prefer not to.
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 9:19 PM |
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vinny_53
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 10:48 PM |
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SensualGemini
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...Apparently, this falls under the nonsensical category... 
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 11:01 PM |
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onoudn
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sigh.....you just reminded me of something I forgot to do gemini
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 11:07 PM |
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SensualGemini
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..take a nap? 
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 11:20 PM |
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onoudn
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This thread seems to be off in the wrong direction already. It started off as just a journal of my thoughts about the day. I was just thinking out loud a little. So I didn't include certain details as there are others to consider in this. I have to worry about naming names without first consulting with the people. I apologize if this makes things difficult for you all here in the forum whom would have preferred these details. Please work with me on this one. I'm trying really I am.
[Edited on 7/24/2007 12:21 AM]
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| Jul 23, 2007 @ 11:40 PM |
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SensualGemini
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In case you do more of your common edits:
O:
No I just needed to check and see if your comments had been edited out of one of my threads. I see they were...thanks mod..I know you guys are busy. This thread seems to be off in the wrong direction already. It started off as just a journal of my thoughts about the day. I was just thinking out loud a little. So I didn't include certain details as there are others to consider in this. I have to worry about naming names without first consulting with the people. I apologize if this makes things difficult for you all here in the forum whom would have preferred these details. Please work with me on this one. I'm trying really I am.
...Then blog it O ... what is your journal doing in the forums?
 ... Your whole thread was deleted O, including a dozen other posters that responded to your racist BS.
...An idiot posting that suddenly gets the hot pepper! No, the mods are partying tonight!
Carry on...
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 12:24 AM |
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onoudn
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 12:20 PM |
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onoudn
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I edit my comments in order to correct spelling errors, which there are a lot, and for clarity. But unfortunately I can't edit the original post for some reason. However, in re-reading it I can see a lot of potential points of interest to use in a discussion.
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 1:35 PM |
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onoudn
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here's to the vets.....whitney houston....star spangled banner
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 2:29 PM |
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MusicMonster
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I'm a little confused...
I think.. 
-MM
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 4:01 PM |
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onoudn
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It came out in the Vet groups that I attend there is a possible case of religious discrimination in a housing unit. Veteran's and others are being told that the waiting list is closed, seemingly, based on how they respond to specific talking points. More than one Veteran has stated that the manager of the complex is using these talking points to determine what the potential applicants religious beliefs are. If the applicant doesn't respond in kind using key code phrases that only people of a certain faith would know, they are being told that the waiting list is closed and denied the opportunity to fill out an application.
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 5:49 PM |
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SensualGemini
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onoudn:
I edit my comments in order to correct spelling errors, which there are a lot, and for clarity. ...Nonsense, as prior, you have edited complete lines and paragraphs after someone responds; proven in this thread, when I posted your original that you later edited above it.
...Yes, we learn quickly the games that some people play with the "edit" button and from now on, should I respond, I will be posting your original statements to lower the confusion.
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It came out in the Vet groups that I attend there is a possible case of religious discrimination in a housing unit. ...Finally, it is one manager of one rental unit that was discussed at one small group's meeting and not exactly worthy news for a policy change with the Veteran's Administration.
...I do believe the VA has discrimination addressed in their policy and if your complaint is in fact valid, I would take it up with them. Now, I could believe that the rental manager makes the attempt to locate like ideologies close to each other, as to make compatible neighbors, but even that is not legal.
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 5:56 PM |
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onoudn
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The Veterans Administration does not have any jurisdiction over this apartment complex it is funded by a state, local, private, or federal source, I don't know which. It's not one rental unit. As far as I know there are no rentals presently available. However, there is a waiting list.
Did ya get all that?
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 7:26 PM |
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vinny_53
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Here you go...and they do take things seriously..so make sure that you are on the level... big fines are levied...
http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm
Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal by federal law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
There are several ways to file a complaint.........:
more info...
http://www.fhosc.org/discrimination/hudcomplaint.html
and FYI...
http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/1998/October/482_cr.htmFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 DOJ Public Affairs JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OBTAINS RECORD $480,000 SETTLEMENT IN RENTAL DISCRIMINATION CASE INVESTIGATED BY HUD WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The owners and managers of a Richmond, Virginia, apartment complex who were accused of refusing to rent to African Americans have agreed to a $480,000 settlement -- the largest settlement ever in a rental discrimination case in Virginia, the Justice Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today. .......
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| Jul 24, 2007 @ 9:27 PM |
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onoudn
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testing
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