THE DIGNITY INDEX

My Talent? Alienating People Who Agree With Me

A weekly mathematical survey of dubious behavior that measures, on a scale of 1 to 100, just how low a person can go.

NEWSWEEK
Published Apr 25, 2009
From the magazine issue dated May 4, 2009
 

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After a huge outcry, Apple, the seemingly infallible iPhone maker, yanks an app called "Baby Shaker," a game (of sorts) in which users shake a crying baby until it dies. Score: 18

Illinois Rep. John Shimkus claims that the cap-and-trade portion of Obama's energy plan is a bigger "assault on democracy and freedom" than 9/11 and both wars. Score: 41

Whether you agree or disagree with her views, Miss California was candid and respectful in her remarks opposing gay marriage at the Miss USA pageant. As for judge Perez Hilton, he responded by calling her a "dumb bitch." Score: 53

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  • Posted By: Dudelove @ 05/09/2009 1:43:10 PM

    How does someone respectfully say i dont care about christian values so i am going to demand that me and my gay partner force our way into your church and get married whether you like it or not. WHY IS THIS POINT OF VIEW BEING DEFENDED YET AGAIN???

  • Posted By: Dudelove @ 05/09/2009 1:36:56 PM

    When it came down to it she appeared not to care about her score. When asked by matt lowerey on the todays show if she regreted saying what she said and wether or not if she would say it all over again she simply replied she would say it all over again. Its about time someone spoke out in public thrashing gay marriage.God knows everyone in the public eye is afraid too .. Way to go miss California!!! The key is to simply stop acknowledging homosexuals. We have gone wrong by letting them get this far. Lets put a STOP to it now people and throw them aside

  • Posted By: ACambias @ 04/29/2009 8:48:27 AM

    How exactly does someone "respectfully" say that gay people should have fewer rights than straight people?

    Why is this point of view being defended yet again?

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