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Should animal testing be allowed? by DrProxis
Jun 2, 2016
With informed permission people should be used to test things.
Does illegal downloading of music or films make you feel bad about yourself? by DrProxis
Jun 2, 2016
If I feel like I want to support people I'd pay them
Is overpopulation the biggest problem we are currently facing? by DrProxis
Jun 2, 2016
Many of the problems we have today can be traced back to population growth (i.e. large food demand). However, our large population has provided many benefits too (i.e. innovation).
Should poultry farming be regulated to ensure that domesticated birds get certain living conditions? by DrProxis
Jun 2, 2016
Not exactly on topic, but I think we should stop/reverse population growth.
Is it better to die now and be honored or live and be forgotten? by Richard Wee
May 29, 2016
Given enough time 99.9% of people will be forgotten. Let's keep it simple, how many Congressional Medal of Honor winners can you name? After all there has been close to 3,500 peopl...
Should AI just be yes (1) and no (0) or should there ever be a maybe? by MasterLance
May 29, 2016
The programming for AI is 1 and 0 as it stands. However the brain is instead made up of neural connections. So for now our options are to either build them on the binary system or...
Capitalism vs. Socialism - In which system would you rather live? by ~Aleksandr Vladof
May 27, 2016
Wow, you want a purely socialist society, do ya? You're typing this on a computer, a product of capitalism. Hand it over, when ready.
Should the Moon belong to the United States? by ~Aleksandr Nikiforov
May 27, 2016
We do own the moon, if you base it on a first come first serve basis.
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 25, 2016
Once again: this topic is not about whether people should be informed at all, rather where it takes place. I actually find it incredulous that someone doesn't know of the existence...
Is "politically correct" correct? by daerice
May 25, 2016
Bravo! This is a fantastic analysis, and I hope you publish it somewhere else, so it can reach a wider audience. You are articulate, and have obviously given a lot of thought to th...
Should the U.S. destroy its nuclear stockpile to release tensions? by daerice
May 25, 2016
No, we aren't there yet....it is M.A.D. that keeps the world in balance. (mutually assured destruction)
Should sex education be taught in school? by daerice
May 25, 2016
Many parents avoid this talk, or lie. One girl I went to school with was told by her mother that she could get pregnant if a guy touched her breasts. Other people I know heard noth...
The Clash, U2, Talking Heads, R.E.M., Elvis Costello, or The Cure - which/who is/was the best post-punk band/performer? by daerice
May 25, 2016
This is a rather limited list....as someone who came of age in the 80s, and did the whole punk rock thing, I'd say this list is seriously lacking. Maybe I don't understand why you...
Should education be free? by daerice
May 25, 2016
I don't have kids, but I am happy to pay for education because I don't want to live in a city of ignorant imbeciles. Also, because I don't want to be followed around by hordes of h...
Does being a socialist indicate lack of full appreciation of freedom? by daerice
May 25, 2016
One might argue the socialism provides a greater degree of freedom by taking care of the bottom layers in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If you don't have to fight for food and shelt...
Are there people who deserve to die? by daerice
May 25, 2016
Yes, but the bigger question is who is morally allowed to kill them?
Do you like Donald Trump's idea to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S.? by ~DebChosen
May 24, 2016
European women cannot go outside without the fear of RAPE! They can no longer go to the public pools without themselves or their children being sexually attacked, in some cases chi...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 23, 2016
I'm not even disagreeing about degree. I haven't used the term so far, but the examples you've provided sound a lot like "positive" fascism to me - not political correctness. I wou...
Is there an intelligent form of life in the Universe? (beyond Earth) by ~XXX79
May 23, 2016
It would depend on what you define as intelligent. If you mean life that we could one day hope to form an alliance with, then most likely no. There would be no linguistic basis of...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
That would make you part of the less than 37% who did, in that case good job.
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
It seemed like you were disagree with me when you stated, "My opinion: "politically correct" is correct - except when used to extreme extent " I contend that it doesn't have to be...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
Yes, I actually wouldn't mind explaining to my children what condoms are, or how to use them.
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
But I don't think you're wrong. Why do you think I'm disagreeing with you. I'm starting to think you actually want me to disagree with you.
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Ok, you haven't convince me that it doesn't stifle conversations. And although you say it only does so when used to extreme, I contend that just the specter of not being PC is enou...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
Actually I have the feeling we keep on walking in circles. What are we even debating about? All I could distill from this is: Your opinion: "politically correct" isn't correct - al...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
I repeat back what I think a person means, it's a way to make sure I understand someones position. I would expect that if I'm wrong they would tell me. I don't expect you to agree...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
Also it's because you like to tell me why I think things. And then probably expect me to agree with you. Or not. Either way. In a discussion which actually isn't a discussion - mor...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Really, I tell why you think that, I try to put out my point of view, and while I don't agree with everyone, I do want to hear them out.
What would you do if an extra terrestrial army visited Earth? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Our only option would be become friends with them. Assuming they made it to earth, that would mean technologically they would be far more advanced than we are, so in a war of any t...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
"...turning the subject from the real issue, and turning into a 'you're a bad person' issue." That's actually how I usually experience any encounter with you.
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Ask yourself if you would teach your son how to put a condom on. Or maybe your daughter, would you teach her how to put a condom on a guy or how to use a female condom. How to insp...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
I used drug dealer to avoid this becoming an illegal alien discussion, perhaps it was a bad analogy on my part, if so I apologize. The point I was trying to make was that by trying...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
The point is: should these things be taught in school. Not: should they be taught, period.
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
A condom on a banana, even if it's embarrassing, shows the proper way to put a condom on. I watch a video where women in their 30' and 30's didn't know how to properly use a condom...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
I'm not talking about morals, I'm talking about putting a condom on a banana or something (to show how it works). I don't think it's highly necessary to do that. I always thought t...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
"And people should be taken places they aren't comfortable with, that's part of the discussion." <- I somewhat expected to get in trouble for that remark When I wrote it, I was env...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Sex-ed includes consequences of sex, orientation, basically human sexually. And while mammals and how they reproduce is covered in biology in a general since, we as human differ fr...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Well, the politically correctness crowd, says they care, but in many cases that's where it ends. I refuse to let people use this term, therefore I care. Not that they will do anyth...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
Also: aren't these subjects already taught in biology class, like the chapter on reproduction?
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
I don't think I missed the point. At first you meant the consequences of sex (meaning STDs, pregnancy, etc.), in the next post you mean the orientation. Yes, I agree that at some p...
Do you support the Occupy movement? by Donald Duck
May 22, 2016
The Occupy Movement is almost like a Communistic movement because they want the money to be spread around the individuals, I do not support them because Communism has been proved t...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
But you missed the point, if you happened to be homosexual and you were told over and over again it was evil or bad how would that make you feel about yourself. As for the age 6 or...
H.R.3744 - Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act by ~Danny
May 22, 2016
This Act should not pass these people are taking up homes by having 20 people in one home and real estate to surge which mears the comom American can not buy a home. They don't wor...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
"And if you're parents outdated version is that being homosexual is wrong" <- that would teach me that I had better not rely on my parents concerning that aspect of my life. It's j...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
Okay, I honestly was under the impression the two were the same. Thanks for explaning. And about the Political Correctness crowd: anything can be taken to extremes, even political...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
And if you're parents outdated version is that being homosexual is wrong, or a choice or evil, despite the studies that show that homosexuality is genetic and found thought out nat...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
"So "illegal alien" translates into "undocumented migrant"" No Illegal alien does not translate into undocumented migrant. A migrant is a person who moves regularly in order to fin...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
So that would mean that Political Correctness (I refuse to abbreviate the term because I'll end up lazily using it as most people would) is used incorrectly/by extremes. That doesn...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
I was thinking about that for the last couple of hours, and I'm still not sure about it. Religion hasn't even occurred to me as a legitimate "instructor", it's just that I would ra...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
Where else do you want kids to learn about sex, religion? Religion isn't the best place to learn about sex. Parents? Many of whom won't talk about it or have bad outdated material?...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
But, that's what it being used for, it not as the PC crowd like to put being nice to each other, it's being used to shut people up. But even if the word is derogatory, or load so w...
Should gay marriage be legal? by Richard Wee
May 22, 2016
There are a number of Conservative that have said that government should get out of the marriage business, but the screamers from both side have drowned them out. I don't see why p...
Should sex education be taught in school? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
I agree that people should be informed about the consequences of sex; I'm just wondering whether school is the best environment for that. Anyway, I'm glad Unicorn is weighing in on...
Is "politically correct" correct? by YUNo
May 22, 2016
My quick and short response to this is that in my view political correctness should not serve to stifle conversations. I would think that rather words like "cracker" and "honkey" (...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Richard Wee
May 21, 2016
Give that in many states elementary school goes up to 6th grade, I would hope they teach you about sex. After all we are all here because of it. Good information, on what sex is, a...
Is "politically correct" correct? by Richard Wee
May 21, 2016
No "politically correct" isn't correct, all it does is stifle conversations, conversations that we NEED to have. PC is used almost exclusive to prevent speech, generally but not al...
What is your attitude towards the Black Lives Matter movement? by Richard Wee
May 21, 2016
It's nothing more then a political movement, they don't care about black-on-black crime, the movement really doesn't have a leader or an agenda. Basically it a chance to raise mone...
Should gay marriage be legal? by ~Arizhel
May 21, 2016
That doesn't fix the tax laws, which heavily favor marriage. Besides, I've seen zero action by the anti-gay-marriage crowd to actually doing any of the things you propose. In theor...
Should gay marriage be legal? by Richard Wee
May 21, 2016
But that all could be taken care of with a simple form and a few minor changes to existing laws. For example, SSI, you would designate a person for your death benefits. Same with m...
Should the death penalty be allowed? by Richard Wee
May 21, 2016
I support the death penalty, but if life without the possibility of parole (LWOPP) meant just that, that is you go to jail until you die, (no parole, no pardon, no nothing, unless...
What would you do if an extra terrestrial army visited Earth? by Nick7102
May 20, 2016
I'll die... Probably with the rest of humanity if our news alien overlords want it. We wouldn't be able to oppose a civilization technologically capable of a spatial invasion.
Is there an intelligent form of life in the Universe? (beyond Earth) by ~Anon
May 20, 2016
Well, the high probability (and Drake Equation) will have it possible to have life somewhere in the Universe (and probably in the Milky Way Galaxy), given that there are billions,...
Should sex education be taught in school? by Unicorn
May 17, 2016
I'm in Elementary school I would not want to learn about sex
Should gay marriage be legal? by Star Logan
May 15, 2016
That's how you see it, I see it as a mental disease so your inquiry is moot point.
Should the U.S. destroy its nuclear stockpile to release tensions? by Hiro Nakamura
May 14, 2016
No, if the USA were to destroy their nuclear arsenal, what stops countries like Russia and North Korea from wiping them out? Seems like a bad idea in my opinion.
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by AtheisticSatanist
May 13, 2016
Ha. Ha. "it ads up" I see what you did there
Is "politically correct" correct? by Fred BC
May 12, 2016
The term "politically correct" is a right-wing specter. I have never once in my life heard an informed activist for the LGBTQ movement, the civil rights and anti-racist movement, t...
How much do you care about making the world a better place? by YUNo
May 12, 2016
Interestingly - and seemingly on an entirely different subject - a recurring explanation in the media (or at least in my country) for the tendency to "not care" or respond indiffer...
Does the motto "In God We Trust" violate the First Amendment? by Richard Wee
May 9, 2016
Given that it implies a christian god, I would say yes it does, but United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the motto does not violate the First Amendment t...
Should gay marriage be legal? by Shepard2187
May 9, 2016
This is a matter of personal freedom. YOU have no right to deny them the right to marry
Should gay marriage be legal? by Shepard2187
May 9, 2016
This is truly the most mindless and baseless opinion I have ever had the displeasure of reading. Problems: If people marry their dog, what impact does it have on you The percentage...
Should gay marriage be legal? by Shepard2187
May 9, 2016
The only reason this is even a debate is because of religion. This is a matter of personal freedom ergo it should not even be a debate. If a man wants to be with another man and vi...
Should the Moon belong to the United States? by Shepard2187
May 9, 2016
under the outer space treaty ([link] no country can claim dominion or any other form of ownership on the moon or other celestial bodys
War with ISIS: Would it be possible to destroy ISIS using force? by Donald Duck
May 7, 2016
ISIS is one of those terrorist groups that will not go within a few attacks, it may take a few years since they are too chicken to fight face to face with the U.S. Military.
How much do you care about making the world a better place? by Donald Duck
May 6, 2016
I would think that if we keep on the current path of pollution and combustion the world would probably get so polluted the climate would change like in Paris. We would also have to...
Would ban on guns reduce homicide attempt rate? by Donald Duck
May 6, 2016
Banning weapons would not reduce the homicide attempt rate because pulling out an AK47 in the public and shooting someone in an area of banned weapons is still like when you do not...
Do you think it's likely that North Korea successfully tested a hydrogen bomb? by Donald Duck
May 6, 2016
Usually North Korea's doing are for propaganda, so I would think no because they probably would not have the tech for it.
Do you think the Universe has a purpose? by ~Anon
May 6, 2016
Best video about this question: [link]
Would you kill baby Adolf Hitler? by Nick7102
May 6, 2016
I would kill him just to satisfy the curiosity of seeing what would happen after that, and witness the new course of history.
If all countries except for Australia, Canada, NZ, U.S., and most EU countries disappeared from Earth, would there ever be any international war again? by Nick7102
May 6, 2016
I think international wars will cease to exist, not because these countries are "mature" or more developed but for the simple fact that the majority of them has a nuclear arsenal o...
How much do you care about making the world a better place? by Nick7102
May 5, 2016
I sincerely don't care. Am i selfish? Yes Is this bad? Probably But does i care? No
Should the ACA be repealed? by Philip
May 3, 2016
This is a very mobile society. People move from one state to another for jobs, to be closer to family, etc. If I move from say, California to New Mexico for a job opportunity, will...
Do you condone or condemn the actions of Edward Snowden with regards to the leaking of classified information from the NSA to the mainstream media in June of 2013? by Voelker
May 2, 2016
Snowden should be hunted down and executed. On the spot. Double tap to the cranium. Not that what he did was bad.... but it was treason. No matter how "good" it was it was still il...
North Korea and labor camps by Voelker
May 2, 2016
We should just take out KJU and any successor who spouts the same until they get a sane one.
Should it be legally allowed to use race as a factor in college admissions? by Voelker
May 2, 2016
I don't want a world free from color. That's part of what makes us individuals. And it makes it easier to pick out terrorists. Any institution (school, business, anything) should b...
Ozzy Osbourne as a musician (as an artist, in whole) by Voelker
May 2, 2016
Ozzy should stick to aging now. He's past his prime in everything. Just fade away.
Is Kanye West too arrogant? by Voelker
May 2, 2016
The question should have been... Is Kanye Wesy a massive f***ing idiot? My answer would still have been yes.
James May as a television personality by Voelker
May 2, 2016
The best co-host ever. Along with Richard Hammond of course.
Richard Hammond as a television personality by Voelker
May 2, 2016
Best co-host ever. Along with James May of course.
Should education be free? by Voelker
May 2, 2016
The problem is. Nothing is free. If you're not paying for it then somebody else is. Nothing is free. They say things like healthcare and education are free in so many countries. Bu...
If there's a choice between freedom/liberty and equality/justice, what should be chosen? by MichaelJordan23
Apr 30, 2016
Arent they pretty much the same thing?
Is global warming our single biggest threat at the moment? by ~Democraty
Apr 29, 2016
I think that our biggest threat is the loss of autonomy. We have to work to defend our local, regional autonomy. In all sectors : agriculture (without pesticides, permaculture...),...
Is it fair to use ad blocking software? by ~Full democraty
Apr 29, 2016
Publicity can be good to support small creators making interesting content. But the ads are mainly used to make money (and annoying, and washing our brains...). It's a good solutio...
How much do you care about making the world a better place? by ~Democraty
Apr 29, 2016
I hope you're not serious... Selfishness is why the world is not doing well. Humanity is richest and productive as never before, but we produce more than we need (and destroy so mu...
Would you like the United States to protect your country in any way, if there was any potential danger? by ~Democraty
Apr 29, 2016
And this is the same for all countries...Everyone should fight for real democraty and complete autonomy in their own country.