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Should prostitution be legal? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
"I'm guessing prostitution laws are based mostly on moral grounds"----You say that like it's a bad thing. Morals aren't arbitrary rules. They're about protecting individual humans...
Do you prefer movies in which leading role is played by a man or woman? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
I think it depends on the individual man or woman, and it also depends a lot on having a good script, director, etc. I like actors and actresses that are picky about their roles an...
Will women ever be as good as men at mind sports? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
I think it's just a matter of participation. If we had equal numbers of men and women playing chess and poker in serious competitions, we'd probably find that about half the time t...
H.R.7 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
I'm confused, Richard. You're saying government shouldn't be involved in medical decisions, but taxes should be used to pay for abortion? How is that an example of government not g...
Would you prefer powerful government or individual freedom? by webiduki
Dec 31, 2015
There is no doubt in answering this question. I don't want my government to show off power and cross a boarder in the name of God, oil or peace. Individual freedom is penultimate a...
Should health insurance be mandatory? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
For those of you saying that health insurance should not be mandatory, what should health care providers do if a person comes to them for help but doesn't have enough cash on hand...
Would you consider voting for a Muslim to be the president of your country? by webiduki
Dec 31, 2015
Muslims are humans. None has the right to alienate them on the basis of a religious identity. People are sensible or ignorant irrespective of their identities. it doesn't matter wh...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
No, I would not kill Hitler. It has nothing to do with whether I think I would be morally justified in killing someone who would later order the death of millions. I'm not a violen...
The ethics of profit - what boundaries should exist? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
Hey, don't forget about abolishing anti-trust laws. If you really want to go no holds barred, that's a must. The ultimate end of unregulated competition would be to have a monopoly...
Capitalism vs. Socialism - In which system would you rather live? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
I don't think I would like to live in a pure capitalist system or a pure socialist system. The thing I don't like about capitalism is that it's too stratified. If you're born into...
Should motorcycle helmets be mandatory? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
Lonescu, my overall point was to address what Malooney was saying about the freedom to decide whether or not to wear a helmet. I was pointing out that severe head injuries can cons...
Florida as a state I'd like to visit by ~David
Dec 31, 2015
I have been there many times, and I hope to keep going back!
Should motorcycle helmets be mandatory? by Philip
Dec 31, 2015
When you say that 234,094 people were injured in bathrooms in 2008, what do you classify as an "injury"? Are all 234,094 serious injuries, like slipping in the tub and hitting one'...
Should motorcycle helmets be mandatory? by Lonescu
Dec 30, 2015
It's just as easy to state that I assume they did have insurance, hospitals did not raise prices, and no taxes were used to cover the costs. But... none of that really matters anyw...
Should it be required to label GMO foods? by Lonescu
Dec 30, 2015
"Personally, I think that food & drugs should have as much info available as possible." I couldn't agree more with this statement. If people truly wish to educate themselves on wha...
Should it be mandatory to use seat belts in a car? by Lonescu
Dec 30, 2015
No, they shouldn't. Do I think it wise to not wear a safety belt? Certainly not. I do, however, feel that putting your own health/life at risk is your business, it's a matter of pe...
Is there a link between Parkinson's disease and boxing? by tactest
Dec 30, 2015
I put slightly because of Muhammad Ali and Freddie Roach.
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Richard Wee
Dec 30, 2015
The media does cover pipeline leak, but most are small and generally don't make national news. Now you need to ask yourself, do we want to transport oil through a pipeline, or by t...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by ~magik
Dec 30, 2015
The whole project is to go to Koch owned refineries that get paid per barrel to refine . Why not build a refinery at the source and they can deal with the pollution ?
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by ~Magik
Dec 30, 2015
The safety record takes some digging to find . The media is there to cover the rail accidents and seldom report the pipeline fractures . Part of the problem with rail is the outdat...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Richard Wee
Dec 30, 2015
Yes, I agree that it is an abuse of eminent domain, seeing that it is a private company building and operating the pipeline. If this was a government project then I wouldn't see it...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Richard Wee
Dec 30, 2015
Oil from the US, Canada, Mexico etc is routinely shipped overseas. Even when the US is importing oil, it's exporting it also. Nobody want to pay for shipping so they buy oil from t...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by wtinc
Dec 30, 2015
My question is why are we not just building a refinery right there and we would not need that much of a pipe line. Yes I see the pipe line being built, because these people who bel...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by chuckles159
Dec 30, 2015
I used to before this but I am now opposed. The real reason for this pipeline is for the Canadian bitumen to be exported to China. The USA takes much of the environmental risk and...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by JohnFx
Dec 30, 2015
Oh yeah. I forgot about Koch and their evil plans to destroy the universe at all costs.
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Magik
Dec 30, 2015
Two things for my opposition : 1. It IS an abuse of the eminent domain . Rich people think their money can over ride property rights . 2. In the end the US ( except for Koch Indust...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Magik
Dec 30, 2015
Look at the map of the existing right of way and the planned shorter route . Koch thinks their billions can bully people .
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by curelight
Dec 30, 2015
Comparing the [link: proposed routes] with [link: hazard maps], the XL pipeline has slightly higher hail hazard as well as having to cross two more bodies of water and a larger spa...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by JohnFx
Dec 30, 2015
So, what do we know about the territory of the planned pipeline versus the existing route?
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by curelight
Dec 30, 2015
For the sake of argument, wouldn't a shorter pipe have a smaller chance of leakage because there are less joints and less actual pipe to corrode or be damaged? That largely depends...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by JohnFx
Dec 30, 2015
For the sake of argument, wouldn't a shorter pipe have a smaller chance of leakage because there are less joints and less actual pipe to corrode or be damaged? I wasn't aware that...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by ~Magik
Dec 30, 2015
Yes and no . Yes if they follow the right - of - way of the pipeline they are replacing . NO , if they want to use the new proposed route . The new route is just a short cut to sav...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by Joe Marek
Dec 30, 2015
People are not informed. The pipeline will sell Canadian Oil to China with no benefit to America. The Koch Bros are heavily invested in Canadian Tar Sands. This is extra-dirty oil,...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by IanI
Dec 30, 2015
No. It would bring a danger to everything living (including humans). Tar sands that are not fluid are too dangerous for example for boreal forests. The oil companies shouldn't be a...
Keystone XL pipeline - opinions by JohnFx
Dec 30, 2015
I'm interested in the rationale of people opposing this.The reasons I often hear opposition are environmental concerns, but does anyone seriously think a pipeline is a higher risk...
Steam or Origin, which is the better digital distribution platform? by Mr Cerebrum
Dec 29, 2015
I agree, Steam is my favorite as well. I have never actually been a fan of Origin, even though I have given it quite a few tries.
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by tactest
Dec 29, 2015
I would rather join the light side because the heroes of the stories that always come out on top are aligned with the light.
Steam or Origin, which is the better digital distribution platform? by tactest
Dec 29, 2015
I have used Steam for years. I trust Valve's platform. EA has had a few suspicious businesses practices through the years that I don't trust. Also, Steam just has more support and...
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by tactest
Dec 29, 2015
Well when a site bombards you with ads-- popup ads, ads with automatically playing video, ads with random sounds--then of course it's fair to use an ad-blocker. Ads nowadays interf...
Do you read comments under YouTube videos? by tactest
Dec 29, 2015
Commenting to say I never comment.
Feminism by Fred BC
Dec 29, 2015
Feminism is the best liberatory framework we presently have to achieve justice in the field of gender. Like any movement, feminism as actually realized rather than imagined has sev...
Feminism by YUNo
Dec 28, 2015
My problem with feminism in its most well-known (vocal/agressive) form is that I don't feel inspired by it (except for the Spice Girls, who were more focused on individual strength...
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by X Abrupto
Dec 28, 2015
I'm not a constitutional expert, but I don't believe it would be unconstitutional. Trump's idea is directed towards people who are not U.S. residents. They are not affected by the...
Did King Arthur exist? by Mr Cerebrum
Dec 28, 2015
I believe he existed, not as the divine king the legends said he was, but possibly a roman citizen or soldier who seized the opportunity to become a king over his own land, after b...
Feminism by Mr Cerebrum
Dec 28, 2015
The feminist community has grown immensely the last few years, but is it really necessary? Is there so much inequality in this world? Enough to make millions of women outraged abou...
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by ~A Cool Muffin
Dec 28, 2015
The first amendment protects the freedom of religion, so I think it's not only stupid but also unconstitutional. Most criminals are black does that mean we should ban blacks? The a...
Attack on Titan: TV Series as a TV series by X Abrupto
Dec 26, 2015
It's such a fantastic series. What immediately strikes us when we begin to watch this anime is how great the visual art is. The amount of detail in the scenery and animation in Att...
Do you believe we should abolish lobbyists and ensure our politicians vote on behalf of their constituents only, without outside influence? by ArtMac
Dec 24, 2015
Yes. Lobbyists need to go away so our "civil servants" can hear what people WITHOUT any money are saying. Not to say this will stop the problem of the wealthy influencing the legis...
Do you believe we should abolish lobbyists and ensure our politicians vote on behalf of their constituents only, without outside influence? by Pablo
Dec 24, 2015
It was law at one time and bribery was not legal either.
Do you believe we should abolish lobbyists and ensure our politicians vote on behalf of their constituents only, without outside influence? by Whatow
Dec 24, 2015
I know this sounds great but what if the lobbyist was hired by a project you were interested in as a constituent. How would you feel if your lobbyist was allowed in the door. I wis...
Do you believe we should abolish lobbyists and ensure our politicians vote on behalf of their constituents only, without outside influence? by MarvinTM
Dec 24, 2015
Lobbyists are important to our Representatives and Senators. There is no way that any one person can "listen" to each and every constituent in his/her district. We have a represent...
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls as a PC game expansion by ~Peter
Dec 23, 2015
Very Time Confusing and after completing a build not fun anymore.
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by X Abrupto
Dec 23, 2015
This is the kind of argument a Sith would use on a Jedi in order to convert him. :P Sure, the Sith do follow their emotions, but once they have fallen to the dark side, they also a...
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by ~Pip the Piposo
Dec 23, 2015
I would join the Dark Side, for the jedi code as shown in the prequel trilogy is quite reminiscent of religious priesthood codes, forbidding natural emotions and trying to have an...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by Jelly Toast
Dec 22, 2015
It's very hard to find a words, where just a little more spices of emotions can color ur answer to something very different from what do u mean. To be more clearly u can think that...
Was the world and life designed perfectly? by webiduki
Dec 22, 2015
The world is perfect in its imperfection. Like Jelly Toast said, without challenges and uncertainties life would be so boring, If the uncertainty is designed, then i would call it...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by webiduki
Dec 22, 2015
first thing that came to my mind is Hellboy. But then i can't and i shouldn't change history. So let it be. Its better to live with the pain of knowing what will happen than to liv...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by X Abrupto
Dec 22, 2015
There is no definitive proof that the world would've been better without Hitler. A minimal knowledge of history at the time will bring other potential, perhaps even greater threats...
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by ~Common Sense
Dec 22, 2015
So: Hitler was actually good for the world because we have learned what not to do. It's good all those people died.
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by X Abrupto
Dec 21, 2015
You bring an interesting point. There's an uncertainty as to what exactly pushes a good Jedi to turn into bad Sith in Star Wars. Is it just the Jedi who is giving in, like us morta...
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by ~Valian Masdani
Dec 21, 2015
The light and the dark side are just the two sides of the force, it's the power of the force, so whether you use it for good or bad is up to you. The "good" and "bad" stated in the...
Was the world and life designed perfectly? by Jelly Toast
Dec 20, 2015
Nobody wants to play a game, where u win, before u start, the challenges makes it more exciting
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by Jelly Toast
Dec 20, 2015
ww2 is a heavy lesson of what we should not to do, but, there is no way, to change 1 thing in the history chain without changing the others. Just answer urself do u really want to...
Does illegal downloading of music or films make you feel bad about yourself? by Jelly Toast
Dec 20, 2015
never, i'm rebel at heart ;)
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by ~Dat guy
Dec 20, 2015
Is it sounds good to waste ur own life for watching ad? if u really wanna support smb, just make donation, easy ;)
Darth Vader vs. Yoda: Who would win? by X Abrupto
Dec 19, 2015
I believe it would be Vader. First of all, the facts. It is said in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace that Anakin had a higher midi-chlorian number than Yoda. This means Anak...
Should the dixie flag be taken down from the South Carolina capitol? by NamLeatherneck
Dec 19, 2015
here let me erase history as if nothing every happened. If we take away the concentration camps does that mean the 6.5 million people were not exterminated. If we remove statutes o...
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by ~JesusWuta40oz
Dec 19, 2015
Well, I would find it hard not to be seduced by the power of the dark side. I have to be honest about it. I think I would end up trying to take over the entire underworld of both t...
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by ~Dave
Dec 19, 2015
Dark side, living as a Jedi with minimal attachment to anything would be just sad.
If you were a Jedi and they invited you, would you choose the light or the dark side of the Force? by ~mylo9k
Dec 19, 2015
when it comes to the force, i don't think i'd choose the dark side, but be chosen/corrupted by it. besides the dark side has cookies.
Do corporations have more power than government? by cjcx2
Dec 19, 2015
Corporations do have the money and the goons as you say. And at present have more power. but it is the government who has allowed this. The people have the power to stop both of th...
Do corporations have more power than government? by ArtMac
Dec 19, 2015
No. Corporations have learned they can reap the benefits of making governmental decisions by owning and controlling the government, just as they are now, without having to put up w...
Do corporations have more power than government? by patron vectras
Dec 19, 2015
I think the question is a bit mis-stated. I would say that corporations use the government's power, and work to expand this power. Much to the detriment of our liberties and fortun...
Do corporations have more power than government? by stevebarry
Dec 19, 2015
There are many reasons why I think that yes, companies are more powerfull than governments. I will only list two of them here. Money makes the world go round. Large corporations of...
Do corporations have more power than government? by cjcx2
Dec 19, 2015
no they do not. they think they do because the government is inefficient, but the people will eventually stop the corruption. the people are in charge. the government has overlooke...
Who should be the Democratic candidate? (H. Clinton, M. O'Malley, B. Sanders) by ~Anonymous
Dec 18, 2015
None, they're all bourgeois imperialists who will do nothing but maintain the current state of affairs, they will do nothing for the working class, here or internationally. "No mat...
Should the death penalty be allowed? by ~Somebody
Dec 17, 2015
Only in extreme cases (like:evil mastermind-ish plans to conquer or destroy the world,Spectre-like acting),in other cases (murder,armed robbery,rampage,vandalism on important build...
Should there be any limits on what women can do in military? by Vindication
Dec 17, 2015
Frankly, I think men with narrow minded thinking and tunnel vision should not be allowed to serve because that kind of rigid thinking is dangerous and can get his fellow soldiers k...
Should there be any limits on what women can do in military? by Arnie1209
Dec 17, 2015
Whoever said women are the weaker sex, never tried pulling the blankets back to their side! ;) Not all women are like that but man... There are many women out there who are toughe...
Should there be any limits on what women can do in military? by cjcx2
Dec 17, 2015
you completely under estimate the mental and physical abilities of many women.
Should there be any limits on what women can do in military? by shroud90
Dec 17, 2015
No. I'm retired Army and have worked with women soldiers. I have seen the ones that are useless and I have seen the hard workers (and can say the same thing about the guys). In Ira...
Should there be any limits on what women can do in military? by Thorsten Byrd
Dec 17, 2015
Women should not serve in the military. They are women! They're too emotional and they don't think and act like men. They're most likely to be targeted by various villains. Most of...
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by ~Oslo
Dec 16, 2015
On the radio here they didn't say it was to be "temporary".
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by varkytarky
Dec 16, 2015
1.6 billion muslims in the world.... logistically it's just hilarious to think we can ban Muslims from our country. O yea, not to mention, it's morally awful. To think that a natio...
Is Putin's Russia hiring Internet commenters to write manipulatively about Russia, Putin, and the opposition? by gweccles
Dec 15, 2015
Repression has always been, and continues to be, an instrument of state in Russia. For many years, there has been strong evidence that terrorist incidents there have been regularly...
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by Jerry
Dec 15, 2015
You might be interested to take a look at: [link: Should it be required to pass a test to be allowed to vote in elections?] [link: Before voting, should people be required to take...
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by danish stonemason
Dec 14, 2015
Ps. got some of the ideer from danish standup comedian Brian Mørk
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by danish stonemason
Dec 14, 2015
What if we had a system where we had to take a test to go and vote? -a system where we would have to have a little larger knowledge about basic politics, than the most people, to b...
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by Richard Wee
Dec 13, 2015
Nope, everyone even if you didn't want to serve it would be your duty, like jury duty. Now you ask if they are bad people or complete idiots, well don't we have those now? Heck I c...
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by IanI
Dec 13, 2015
Let me understand this idea. I guess this lottery would be conducted among every citizen who would declare their interest for running for the office, right? Now, what happens if th...
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by Arizhel
Dec 13, 2015
I'd switch to a European-style Parliamentary system with Condorcet voting mandated in all elections.
If you could create a completely new political system in the U.S., what it would be like? by Richard Wee
Dec 13, 2015
I would keep the House, Senate, and President, but what I would change is that the positions would be filled by lottery. Every citizen would be up to serve, and by a random drawing...
Minecraft as a PlayStation game by X Abrupto
Dec 12, 2015
The Playstation version of this game is different. It's not a bad port, but some of the content has been modified or is missing from the PC version and some of the changes are diff...
Minecraft as a PC game by X Abrupto
Dec 12, 2015
I call this game revolutionary, nothing less! It brought two video game concepts together like very few ever did: user creation and online multiplayer. Creation is nothing new, but...
The Children of Húrin as a novel by X Abrupto
Dec 12, 2015
If you have finished The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the two prime Tolkien works, and are hesitating on what to read next, I highly recommend this one before The Silmarillion...
What is your favorite Minecraft mod? by Inigo Montoya
Dec 12, 2015
If I have to single it down to one mod it is a toss up between tinkers construct, thaumcraft or Buildcraft. I think im going to lean more towards buildcraft though as it gives you...
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by Armidon
Dec 11, 2015
rights do not extend to non U.S.
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by Armidon
Dec 11, 2015
Remember Carter banned Iranians in the 70's.