charlee
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The US Society's Norm Is The Sociopath
on 13 Nov 2009 15:40:06
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I would be interested in your actual thoughts on the comment.... read more...
on 13 Nov 2009 15:24:32
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I think it is a free speech issue--we don't want government controlling our thoughts. I'm sure the same folks who want to...  read more...
on 13 Nov 2009 14:05:35
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I would vote for it if you can convince me that a human being is not destroyed in the process. At this point, each embryo that is used for research is terminated--always. read more...
on 02 Apr 2008 22:42:54
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1. I think it is a free speech issue--we don't want government controlling our thoughts. I'm sure the same folks who want to protect free speech and adamantly opposed to censorship of the right to blasphemy would also be strong supporters of one's right to speak in condemnation of homosexuality or abortion or any other moral issue. I would hate to think that the devout adherents of free speech (myself included) would tolerate such a double standard. Or is "hate speech" reserved only for censorship of the moral issues that are dear to them? read more...
  13 Nov 2009 14:05:35  
2. In general, I would agree. I think one must eliminate a couple of false notions first, however. 1. Not all religions are the same. 2. How one is raised, whether in a theistic or nonthestic household is irrelevant to the question raised. 3. Not all roads lead to Rome. That is, if there is a God, it does not automatically follow that all religions lead to Him, even if one is really sincere. Perhaps no religions do or perhaps God doesn't exist. 5. To say that just because two or three different individuals can "logically" and "reasonably" come to different religious conclusions, does not necessarily mean that there isn't one that is actually true. So, after all that, yes I think that reasonable people can come to believe different religions. Just as many atheists have good arguments for noGodism and noReligiousism. read more...
  12 Nov 2009 19:33:47  
3. I think it should be legal because of individual rights issue; as long as other individuals still have the right to condemn the behavior as immoral because of their individual rights to free speech. Agreed? read more...
  12 Nov 2009 19:21:57  
4. 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! read more...
  12 Nov 2009 19:19:18  
5. Control over one's body does not include the right to kill another innocent human person. The issue is not related to gender, but to the actual identity of the unborn. read more...
  12 Nov 2009 19:13:03  
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1. I would be interested in your actual thoughts on the comment.... read more...
  13 Nov 2009 15:24:32  
2. I probably agree with that, as well. read more...
  13 Nov 2009 05:13:18  
3. kddan, so you can judge and take away my rights to free speech. I don't hate gays and I don't hate folks who commit adultery, but I consider that immoral...  read more...
  13 Nov 2009 05:08:38  
4. I don't think I said men are "made to play the field", did I? There are certainly adverse consequences to men "playing the field", as well. It is a bit...  read more...
  12 Nov 2009 19:07:37  
5. I think your view is overly reductionistic. There is much more to sexuality and reproduction than economics. Man's control over women's behavior seems...  read more...
  11 Nov 2009 15:03:28  
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Your responses are very interesting and I enjoy reading them. Thanks for being to unique!
by Maggie1 on 29 Jul 2009 22:36:36
Keep um coming Charlee! Excellent debate topic - Obama and Professor Gates. Thumbs up!
by menhim1967 on 26 Jul 2009 01:16:23
Hi..just wanted to stop by and tell you that I truly liked your post on the euthanasia debate. While it might sound simple to some, I do not think many people have thought it out well enough. Have a great day.
by my2cents2u on 19 Mar 2009 08:30:34
I just stopped in to say hello. I've enjoyed reading some of your debate responses. Have a good weekend.
by my2cents2u on 31 Jan 2009 16:21:20
Just checking in. I hope no one over there offended you. Some can be pretty brutal.
by innomen on 27 Sep 2008 22:31:21
So this is where you've been. Missing you at the other site.
by innomen on 26 Sep 2008 21:29:09
Goodbye, Charlee, I'm leaving, and I don't think you are stupid.
by Mark on 24 Jun 2008 01:55:51
charlee, innomen has left. We're the only ones who remain.
by Mark on 17 Jun 2008 00:23:52
Interesting timeline. Here's mine: Catholic-Jedi Catholic(Seriously. I tried to live by Jedi principles but I still went to Church)-Agnostic Catholic (I made that up, it was during an unsure period, I believed in God, went to Church but I wasn't sure.)-Back to Catholic.
by Mark on 06 Jun 2008 17:18:14
I can guarantee you, that with more humility you will find more happiness.
by innomen on 05 Jun 2008 16:36:23
Not to worry. I really appreciate your amend, it shows good character. Peace to you.
by innomen on 04 Jun 2008 18:31:14
I wrote something and it was tossed out because it was too long. Essentially:nPaul was making a religion, and it was his agenda and his dogma that was instituted.
by innomen on 31 May 2008 22:45:25
At the end of each day go through your day and see if there is anyone that you have hurt. If there is, you are obligated to make it right. If you continue to do this, i promise you, that you will hurt people less, and you will change who you are as a person in a better way.
by innomen on 31 May 2008 17:30:09
Hey, check out my debate with hidell. It's here: http://www.forandagainst.com/Does_A_Hell_Exist . Oh boy, it's hilarious. And exhausting. You wouldn't mind helping out, would you?
by Mark on 29 May 2008 21:15:34
Hey, are you a man or a woman, because I saw you referred to a she and than other place saw you referred to as Charles?
by Mark on 27 May 2008 20:35:04
Thanks on the relationship thing. YOu missed the tet a tet i had with Stranger on this.
by innomen on 22 May 2008 15:10:26
Are you serious about the American Revolution being a mistake?
by innomen on 22 May 2008 02:17:53
Hey, check out my 10 commandments debate!
by Mark on 21 May 2008 23:57:09
Hey, charlee, Cephus thinks he's refuted the entire Kalam argument, go to the "There Is No Proof For GODs Existence" debate. Amusing, but could you help me out here?
by Mark on 16 May 2008 22:10:44
I'm studying English language and literature, French, Psychology and Biology
by Jakers on 15 May 2008 22:08:45
You can shout at him/her, if you log in/register.
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