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Is it possible to disprove that the world was created 1 second ago? by MythicBird
Jan 18, 2016
But that is simply the way we perceive the world. What if everything we know is false? What is Math and Science are all wrong? We made them up, and our "proof" is simply a result o...
Women or men – who have easier life in today's Western world? by Richard Wee
Jan 17, 2016
The question is do women or men have it easier in today's Western world? You state women are fee to choose if they want to be successful, (something I disagree with) but ignore the...
Is police militarization dangerous? by GrizMo
Jan 16, 2016
I must totally agree with your points and would add that as police use more and more military tactics, I believe that we will see criminal elements using more firepower dangerously...
Is police militarization dangerous? by ArtMac
Jan 16, 2016
The militarization of the American police force is one of the most frightening things allowed in the United States by it's citizenry in, possibly, the entire time the United States...
Is police militarization dangerous? by bflowing
Jan 16, 2016
Most, if not all, American cities have SWAT units, which operate in a military style. They are also heavily armed, have armored cars, snipers, etc. It has been needed in the past w...
Is police militarization dangerous? by NoOneInParticular
Jan 16, 2016
This is highly dangerous because it allows the police to be utilized for military purposes on a local level, essentially creating the threat of a totalitarian state with police enf...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by grin
Jan 15, 2016
Read more sci-fi. Killing a person may not possibly change the course of the history much; if the circumstances are so anyone can be a bloodthirsty dictator, possibly even worse th...
Should mobile phones be allowed in schools? by grin
Jan 15, 2016
This should not be a yes/no question. Yes with limits is possiby the majority opinion.
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by danish stonemason
Jan 14, 2016
Yeah, cool. thanks man! :)
Are Congress election rules rigged to favor incumbents? by CSIOrange
Jan 14, 2016
Gerrymandering is rigging the election for the party, not specifically the incumbent. The question asks about incumbents. Even if gerrymandering is used to keep an incumbent safe,...
Are Congress election rules rigged to favor incumbents? by Whatow
Jan 14, 2016
In some cases they are rigged by gerrymandering the districts. If the other party is drawing the district maps they have been known to put two incumbents in the same district. They...
Are Congress election rules rigged to favor incumbents? by daerice
Jan 14, 2016
Elections are influenced unfairly because of the funding structure for campaign contributions (see Citizens United); however, I don't think they are 'rigged' in a general way....al...
Are Congress election rules rigged to favor incumbents? by CSIOrange
Jan 14, 2016
It's not the election rules being rigged that benefit incumbents, it's the complacency of the average citizen. A study was done a while back that asked if a option was put on the b...
Vladimir Putin as a politician by X Abrupto
Jan 13, 2016
We clearly see the politicians rating differently. I have already pointed out that I don't approve of Putin's actions. As for the "he supports terrorism", yeah, maybe. If you think...
Do you think extraterrestrial life exists? by X Abrupto
Jan 13, 2016
His God might very well be your definition of what could be the most highly advanced extraterrestrial lifeform in the universe. With this in mind, I believe he has the right to bri...
Do you think extraterrestrial life exists? by ~ebauer
Jan 12, 2016
Bringing god to scientific discussion is always grotesque. You're allowed to believe in whatever you want to believe, but what's the point of using it as an argument in serious dis...
David Bowie as a musician (as an artist, in whole) by ~Justi
Jan 12, 2016
"Starman" and "Heroes" are the most beautiful songs in the world for me. I'm not changing my mind.
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Richard Wee
Jan 12, 2016
Well, you'd still have a trial, but they would most likely use that information to try and flip you into an informant.
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Romulus
Jan 12, 2016
After re-reading my post, I realize that I wasn't very clear, so that was my fault. What I was trying to say is that if the police can search our phones on the spot without a warra...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Richard Wee
Jan 12, 2016
But, once you're arrested the police secure the phone, there is no evidence lost. They can get in front a judge quickly if needed and ask for a warrant. There is nothing stopping y...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Richard Wee
Jan 12, 2016
No, after you're arrested they police can secure the phone and get a warrant, there is no reason to search the phone without one. And in fact if the police had to go to a judge to...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Magik
Jan 12, 2016
Agreed . A cell phone should be covered in the " a person shall be secure in their person , property , and papers " . It is after all a different form of storing information as is...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by MarvinTM
Jan 12, 2016
Agreed. A cell phone is no different than someone carrying a briefcase. The briefcase is not searchable without a warrant, the owner's permission or probable cause (and then only w...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by Romulus
Jan 12, 2016
I, personally, feel that if the police were allowed to search cell phones without a warrant that it would allow them to skip the trial by jury. Because, if we think about it, if we...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by bflowing
Jan 12, 2016
Its been stated by others, but it needs to be emphazised, that if arrested on other evidence, the phone can be secured and a warrant obtained. On the other hand, stopping someone w...
Should police be allowed to search phones with kill switches without a warrant? by justcallmeben
Jan 12, 2016
No. My phone holds about as much personal data as my house does. Opening that up for random at-will searches completely destroys any form of privacy
Women or men – who have easier life in today's Western world? by ~Stefan
Jan 11, 2016
You seem to forget that work and economic status are not the only part of life. There's much more than that. What about life expectations? Man must be successful. Whether in work,...
Women or men – who have easier life in today's Western world? by ~Stefan
Jan 11, 2016
You seem to forget that work and economic status are not the only part of life. There's much more than that. What about life expectations? Man must be successful. Whether in work,...
Vladimir Putin as a politician by ~Stefan
Jan 11, 2016
Treatment of protesters you say? He's killing innocent people, he supports terrorism, Bashar al-Assad, he's starting wars and invading other countries. Any by the way, Russian econ...
What is the defining theme of third-wave feminism? by Fred BC
Jan 10, 2016
To some extent, the defining theme of "third-wave feminism" is that there is no one single defining theme. That makes a lot of sense. Just like Enlightenment ideas went from a set...
Was the decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 the right decision? by X Abrupto
Jan 10, 2016
I see two reasons as to why he did this: 1- Many Americans wanted the U.S. out of Iraq as soon as possible, from high ranked politicians to ordinary folks. Saying "We'll eventually...
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by ~MrSlimbrowser
Jan 10, 2016
It is okay to block totaly annoying, useless and deceptive ads. Like the famous wrong DOWNLOAD button and most of the autoplaying video ads and delayed popups. Personally I deactiv...
Was the decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 the right decision? by ~old and experienced
Jan 10, 2016
The foolish demand of setting dates for the end of conflict has long been the WRONG action. Setting dates sets our Military up for Failure. It informs our enemies and aids them in...
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by ~Shia Labeouf
Jan 9, 2016
I think it is horribly inconsiderate of people to completely disregard the well being of content creators. Content creators that make them smile. Content creators that are always t...
Should drones be used for law enforcement purposes? by ArtMac
Jan 8, 2016
Drones should not be used at all for police or military matters withing the continental United States (to include Alaska, Hawaii, and all possessions)... Period.
Should drones be used for law enforcement purposes? by dstreeter18
Jan 8, 2016
All the following statements utilize sources in a Congressional report authored in 2013. Drones have proven to be a source of much controversy in recent years. When considering the...
Should drones be used for law enforcement purposes? by User01834
Jan 8, 2016
Helicopters have been used for a long time already. The only difference in using a drone is that the pilot is on the ground. So the answer is obviously "Yes".
How should the world react to the North Korea's supposed hydrogen bomb test? by X Abrupto
Jan 7, 2016
First of all, the world shouldn't panic. North Korea can't possibly use their bombs to attack other countries. It would mean their total destruction in a matter of hours, if not mi...
Do you agree with Bill Gates that these 3 beliefs are only myths? (Gates Annual Letter) by connie
Jan 7, 2016
Our use of foreign aid is not only a waste it is criminal. Obama had used our foreign aid to force African nations to change their laws to allow abortion and gay marriage. Foreign...
Do you agree with Bill Gates that these 3 beliefs are only myths? (Gates Annual Letter) by connie
Jan 7, 2016
I like your analysis on foreign aid and how it really doesn't help the local people who need it the most.
What is the best platform for gaming? by Svyatosp
Jan 7, 2016
Well, you have to understand, that there are a lot of things you have to compare. 1. CPU, Hard Drive etc. 2. How convenient is it to play your favorite games. 3. Can you play your...
Vladimir Putin as a politician by X Abrupto
Jan 7, 2016
Here's Putin's influence on Russia's Gross Domestic Product: [img: Russia's GDP since 1989] My definition of a politician is indeed different... Sure, it involves what you are refe...
Steam or Origin, which is the better digital distribution platform? by ~El Beau Raph
Jan 7, 2016
i think steam is better because there is a lot of more games
Do you read comments under YouTube videos? by Philip
Jan 7, 2016
Sometimes. I've even written one or two.
Are you concerned about Google gathering your data? by Philip
Jan 7, 2016
I don't intend to bother them. I'm just going to do what little I can to keep them from bothering me. And it may be the best browser, but there are plenty of good ones out there.
Are you concerned about Google gathering your data? by meze
Jan 6, 2016
I admire your attitude, but I don't think it's gonna work. Most people will simply choose the best product. Chrome is currently the best browser and you can see it in the statistic...
Capitalism vs. Socialism - In which system would you rather live? by ~Orion
Jan 6, 2016
I believe in co-ops as being superior to most corporations, but I don't consider myself a socialist because I believe in one form of socialism. Credit unions are one example of a c...
Will teleportation ever be possible? by Philip
Jan 6, 2016
The problem with teletransportation, where you disassemble matter, convert it to energy, transport it some distance and reconvert and reassemble it, is getting every atom back wher...
Is it possible to disprove that the world was created 1 second ago? by Philip
Jan 6, 2016
What about fossils and carbon dating? If the world was created one second ago, why would there be buried bones? If my memories are implanted, why am I able to locate my father's gr...
What do you think about Google's decision to drop NPAPI support for Chrome? by Philip
Jan 6, 2016
I don't use Google Chrome anymore. That's what I think of their decision. If they want my business (and my data) they shouldn't make it difficult for me to use common programs.
Are you concerned about Google gathering your data? by Philip
Jan 6, 2016
Yes, which is why I don't use Google Chrome. I know that they get my information in other ways, but I try to make it difficult for them in whatever way I can. Google will one day k...
Vladimir Putin as a politician by ~Stefan
Jan 5, 2016
We have a different definition of a good politician. For me, a good politician is someone who makes good decisions for his country and the world in general, not someone who manipul...
Would you give up civil liberties to fight terrorism? by connie
Jan 5, 2016
Once again our politicians have waved a false flag (in this case terrorism) for the sole purpose of enslaving us. Our whole system is broken beyond repair. We need to invoke Articl...
How much trust do you have in the companies you do business with to keep your personal information secure? by connie
Jan 5, 2016
I don't trust any of them really. Aside from human nature being what it is there is the whole issue of incompetence.
Is income inequality a real problem in the U.S.? by connie
Jan 5, 2016
When the cost of labor rises it causes everything else to rise. Price controls are the only way to divorce a rising minimum wage from the rising cost of goods. If there is another...
What do you think of research experiments of creating two-headed animals? by Bryan Wolf
Jan 5, 2016
You're right, I added a new voting option.
What do you think of research experiments of creating two-headed animals? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
I'm having a hard time understanding how making a two-headed dog is beneficial for humans. Is there a perceived need for two-headed people and the dogs are some sort of practice ru...
Would you have something against building a mosque nearby the World Trade Center? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
Let's see....do the people who want to build a mosque own or lease property near the World Trade Center? Do they pay their rent or mortgage on time? Is their mosque in compliance w...
Who should be the Democratic candidate? (H. Clinton, M. O'Malley, B. Sanders) by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
None of them! A moderate! A moderate! My kingdom for a moderate!
Is income inequality a real problem in the U.S.? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
Income insufficiency is a problem. If I get paid enough, I'm not worried about other people making more. I don't care that Bill Gates and Donald Trump make more than some small cou...
Should it be allowed to wear Google Glass in public places where people may feel uncomfortable being filmed? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
I don't like it, but yes it should be allowed. As others here have pointed out, we do not have a right to privacy in public, and are photographed constantly by security cameras, ce...
Would you give up civil liberties to fight terrorism? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
We in the U.S. have already done so by allowing the U.S.A. Patriot Act to be passed and renewed on multiple occasions. Good luck to us getting all those civil liberties back. Tradi...
How much trust do you have in the companies you do business with to keep your personal information secure? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
I don't trust them at all. On the one hand, I have to mail a signed letter to my former college to get them to release my transcripts to someone I choose, on the other hand, almost...
Should it be required to pass a test to be allowed to vote in elections? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
I think you've misidentified the problem. If ballots as you say have "intentionally confusing or misleading wording" (my italics), then we should make sure that such intentional co...
Would you give up civil liberties to fight terrorism? by ~Malay
Jan 5, 2016
The main problem is the false choice posed by the question itself: the choice between "civil liberties" and "fighting terrorism". The debate on whether the fight against terrorism...
Should post-birth "abortion" be legal? by Philip
Jan 5, 2016
We also have to remember that science moves forward with regard to medical treatments. My dad's oldest brother was born with a closed esophagus. This was at a time when IV needles...
H.R.7 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act by Richard Wee
Jan 4, 2016
Medical decisions should only be made by a doctor and the patient, you are confusing who pays with what a medical decision is. Abortions are LEGAL and they are a medical procedure,...
Should post-birth "abortion" be legal? by Michal
Jan 4, 2016
In my opinion, we have to draw a line at some point. We - as a society, as humans. Is a freedom of choice a right thing in every possible context? In order to estimate where that l...
Should post-birth "abortion" be legal? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
All luciferians participate in human sacrifice of children in order to gain demonic powers. The fact that we have institutionalized abortion only shows whom this nation really wors...
Is a two-state solution a viable option to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? Do you see it happening in future? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
Islam is a brutal theocracy which intends to conquer the entire world. Coexistence is not on their agenda.
Should parents be legally allowed to spank their children? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
Some children never need to be spanked. They are the rare ones though. The bible instructs parents that if they spare the rod they spoil the child. Mankind is fundamentally evil an...
Should abortion be legal? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
Abortion has turned into our national blood sacrifice to Satan. Since Roe vs. Wade in 1973 over 57 million unborn children have been murdered in their mothers belly. And now we can...
Do corporations have more power than government? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
We all know our system is broken. It cannot be fixed at this point. It must be replaced. Our founders forsaw such a time as this. They inserted article V into our new United States...
Should displaying an ISIS flag be banned by law? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
All flags of every hostile foreign government should be banned from being displayed in the United States of America. Islam is a hostile foreign government. Islam is not a religion....
What do you think of research experiments of creating two-headed animals? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
I cannot choose one of the answers given. My answer is I think it is unconscionable.
What is your attitude towards feminism? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
The feminist movement is a fifth column.
Where do people go when they die? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
When we die, the dust returns to the earth as it was and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7. Now what happens to us once we return to God...idk.
Do you have faith in humanity? by connie
Jan 3, 2016
I have no faith in humanity because man is basically evil. I have faith only in God. :)
Is the current migrant crisis a someone's strategy to weaken Europe? by YUNo
Jan 2, 2016
It's not only a matter of believing; in Europe (since that is what the topic is about), depending on the country, ample first-hand accounts exist that would render some speculation...
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as a PC game by Thurny
Jan 2, 2016
For me Skyrim is a great game with a fantastic atmosphere, an amazing open world and a lot of ways you can change it through mods (beware, as far as I know modding is only possible...
Would a world without religion be a better or worse place? by connie
Jan 2, 2016
All religions are man made control systems. Sad to say even the so called Christians make up their own rules and regulations and require their followers to obey these manmade doctr...
Would you have something against building a mosque nearby the World Trade Center? by connie
Jan 2, 2016
I have 'something' against building a mosque anywhere on American soil. Islam is not a religion; it is a theocracy. Religion is only the shirt it wears. Muslims are the citizens of...
What do you think about Donald Trump saying he would bomb the shi*t out of ISIS? by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
It's a stupid, misguided and facile 'policy' that's designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator of the Republican Party. He's surely not being serious, but if he is then th...
Who should be the Democratic candidate? (H. Clinton, M. O'Malley, B. Sanders) by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
None of them. Sorry to dispute the very question but they're all awful. I think it's a massive shame there's only 3 candidates (one of whom is never going to win the nomination - O...
Is the current migrant crisis a someone's strategy to weaken Europe? by connie
Jan 2, 2016
[link] [link] [link] [link] [link] It all depends on who one wishes to believe. I believe that the theocracy of Islam is waging a cultural invasion of the west. Islam is a theocrac...
Should parents be legally allowed to spank their children? by Moonrise
Jan 2, 2016
Yes! Controlled spans is part of good children education.
Are video games good for society? by Moonrise
Jan 2, 2016
Video games are a slice of real problems we might want to encounter. In your life you may never be a general leading an army, but with video games you can try and broaden your pers...
Is the current migrant crisis a someone's strategy to weaken Europe? by YUNo
Jan 2, 2016
I would like to point out that I did not downvote this opinion because I disagree with it, but because it is rather speculative (at best) and not founded on arguments, yet presente...
Is taxing rich people the solution to inequality? by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
Inequality exists because some people have more opportunity than others, which starts early when some people simply work harder in school than others. Some people get into better u...
Do corporations have more power than government? by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
Well I'd take issue with the use of the word 'power'. What is meant by that: hard power? Soft power? What do you mean? My opinion is that they don't, however that's based mainly on...
Would you have something against building a mosque nearby the World Trade Center? by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
I'd certainly have something against not allowing it, that would be called the First Amendment. It seems the US views any religion other than Christianity (and to an extend Judaism...
Labour Party as a political party by EdGoodger
Jan 2, 2016
I rated Labour as a 1. I would do so again as well. It seems invariably that Labour preside over (and partly cause) the domestic problems that Conservative governments inherit. For...
Is the current migrant crisis a someone's strategy to weaken Europe? by connie
Jan 1, 2016
Immigration into all western culture has become nothing more than a cleverly waged invasion for the sole purpose of conquering the host nation. The end result will be that we in th...
Does the theory of evolution deny the Bible? by connie
Jan 1, 2016
When I read Origin of the Species I quickly understood that the title was a misnomer. He should have called it Survival of the Species. Evolution is his concept of adaptation to en...
Do you think the Universe has a purpose? by connie
Jan 1, 2016
I believe in intelligent design; therefore I think the Universe has a purpose. :)
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by Gravitron
Jan 1, 2016
Yes, but if an american president bans Muslims from entering the USA, that is the act of America toward whose allowed in America
Should parents be legally allowed to spank their children? by Gravitron
Jan 1, 2016
If you strike a child, I qualify that as physically abusing them. Child abuse is a problem, and anyone who participates in it deserves punishment by law. To hit someone is never go...
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by ~Simple Internet User
Dec 31, 2015
If ads are not interesting for me, it's fair. But if there is an exertion there, I close adblock to support the owner.