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Extraterrestrial life is defined as life which does not originate from planet Earth. The existence
of such life is theoretical and all assertions about it remain disputed.
Hypotheses regarding the origin(s) of extraterrestrial life, if it exists, are as follows: One
proposes that it may have emerged, independently, from different places in the universe. An
alternative hypothesis is panspermia or exogenesis, which holds that life emerges from one location,
then spreads between habitable planets. These two hypotheses are not mutually exclusive. The study
and theorization of extraterrestrial life is known as astrobiology, exobiology or xenobiology.
Speculated forms of extraterrestrial life range from life with the simplicity of bacteria to sapient
or sentient beings.
Suggested locations which might have once developed, or presently continue to host life similar to
our own, include the planets Venus[1] and Mars, moons of Jupiter and Saturn (e.g. Europa,[2]
Enceladus and Titan) and Gliese 581 c and d, recently discovered to be near Earth-mass extrasolar
planets apparently located in their star's habitable zone, and with the potential to have liquid
water.[3]
To date, no credible evidence of extraterrestrial life has been discovered which has been generally
accepted by the mainstream scientific community.
All other proposals, including beliefs that some UFOs are of extraterrestrial origin (see
extraterrestrial hypothesis) and claims of alien abduction, are considered hypothetical by most
scientists. UFO sightings are sightings of unidentified flying objects that may or may not be
connected with extraterrestrial intelligent life. Most of these sightings can be dismissed as
sightings of Earth based aircraft or known astronomical objects, or perpetration of hoaxes. Some
sightings have remained unexplained, in some cases having been reported by trained professionals.
In 2006, New Scientist published a list of ten controversial pieces of evidence that
extraterrestrial life exists,[4] but scientists do not consider them credible since no direct
observational evidence has been encountered. Many scientists, such as Carl Sagan, believe that it is
nearly impossible for no other intelligent life to exist in the universe. |
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Of course. But the morons who claim to be against "government interference" while wanting laws
against gay marriage are the same morons who claim to be "pro-life" (in reality, anti-abortion
and anti-woman) while as the same time being "pro war" and "pro death penalty" (read: State
sponsored murder).
Hypocrisy comes with the territory, or in their case, it comes with their terrorism.
Edit"
Further proving my point about his ignorance and stupidity, SillyMiller claims that Cameron Todd
Willingham "deserved to be dead" despite not committing the crime that Willingham was convicted of
and murdered...I'm sorry, executed for by the third-rate state of Texas. |
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On a philosophical level, you are right in every way. Marriage is the greatest "private"
relationship in existance. It would only make sense for the government not to be able to afflict it.
Legally however, marriage is a agreement, a contract actually, between two people, and thus the
government can decide what kind of contracts are allowed. If you want a example consider the
insurance companies, they are not allowed to charge about a certain amount, and are not allowed to
add unfair policies to contracts. Whether or not they are mentioned to the person signing the
contract. Morally im with you man. |
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I think it is a bit of a strawman argument, Finsch. The absolute "no interference or intrusion" of
government would simply be anarchy. I don't think many, on either side of any issue, promote that
state of affairs. The rub comes in discerning which intrusions are appropriate and which aren't.
Certainly, there is huge disagreement on this in a "free society." I think the hardest part of
being an integretous and good politician is determining when intrusion is appropriate for "the good"
of the society" and when it is more important to preserve the rights of the individual. It also
creates great debate material! |
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