Opinions: We all have them!

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Everyone here disagrees with someone else on at least one matter, it would be very disappointing if we didn't. But there are a few main topics where everyone seems to have their own. This had me thinking, what are your opinions? I'd really like to know (if you wish to say).

War.
Abortion.
Organised Religion.
Liberals -v- Conservatives.
Evolution.
Global Warming.

Please feel free to give your opinion on any (or all) of these topics, or any other topics that you think others would be interested in. I'd prefer it if nobody made any comments about other people's opinions (I'll restrain myself, I promise! :grin:). Just one post per person will do, unless you want to discuss another topic or just expand on one you already mentioned.

I'd be really interested to read anything that people have to say.

Thank you.

Yes, I completely agree. As a self confessed debater, I'll be keeping quiet in this thread. Just reading.

> War.

I think it's a necessary thing, but it is pretty stupid when you think that all these soldiers are taking other lives simply because they are told that guy over there is the enemy.

> Abortion.

It's great in the sense that people who aren't ready for kids or can't take care of them don't have to.

> Organised Religion.

It helps keep people in line, that's about it.

> Liberals -v- Conservatives.

I don't even know the difference between the two, or what the words even mean. I hate politics.

> Evolution.

I try not to think about where humans come from (as there is no 100% right answer, since no one will ever know), but Evolution does make a lot of sense (as seen in many animals; for example, the explanation for why giraffes have long necks makes perfect sense).

> Global Warming.

I don't know if it exists or not, but I'm pretty sure something weird is going on with the climate and all. It's almost December here in North Carolina and we were in the lower 80's today, wtf?

War.- I think it is necessary, though at times it has been taking way too far. I do believe that this BS going on in Iraq and Afghan. really needs to endAbortion.I also think this is necessary. It saves alot of people from making horrible horrible mistakes.Organised Religion.Gives people something to believe inLiberals -v- Conservatives.I really find them all the same. Bullshitters. GREEEEEEEN PARTY!Evolution.Crock of shitGlobal Warming.is going to seriously fuck this world up!

What? No debating? You disappoint me, Bob. But if you can play nice, I guess I can too. WarI never believe it's the answer. I guess it's because I've don't like fighting and violence in general, since I don't see how it can solve anything. But I also don't think there'll be an end to it soon. Pehaps we are doomed to repeat history and succumb to our natural, violent/survival instict. You know, get them before they get us or protect ourselves at any cost.A teacher told me once, "Without war, there can be no peace."AbortionI'm on the fence. I think it's necessary for an abortion if there's complications with the development of the baby. For example, if my baby was having problems with its spine and it would take many surgeries to correct it, if at all, then I'd probably do it, to save the pain and grief. I wouldn't feel right to put my baby through that.I don't think it's the answer for a woman or a couple who have sex willing WITHOUT ANY form of contraception. I'm sorry but I don't see how stupid people have a right end the process of life. I'm sure a lot of people today were "accidents", but that doesn't mean we are disposable. It just doesn't seem right to me. For those who do use protection (correctly) and still manage to get pregnant or a woman is raped, then the decision is their own. I have no right to say anything about their life.Organised ReligionDon't have much of an opinion about it. As long as I'm out of it, I'm happy.Liberals -v- ConservativesI just don't like politics, plain and simple.EvolutionBy definition, it's AN explanation for how we got here, not THE explanation. There is no proven fact on how we exist. Evolution is a very interesting subject and it makes a lot of sense to me.Global WarmingIt's happening, no question. Although the earth does follow a climate cycle, I do believe we are doing something that's screwing it up. We are using up and wasting away our natural resources. And the waste we make HAS to go somewhere and there's definitely a limit.I remember when I was a kid, in school and tv, they were telling us to recycle and carpool and other things because global warming would get worse. So, this isn't anything new. It's just getting more serious.

I skipped almost all of them, and made up one... Oh well.Abortion... I am anti-abortion, in most cases. I mean, if you CHOOSE to have sex, then in my opinion, you are CHOOSING to accept the consequences that come with it, which isn't just pregnancy (STD, anyone?). But I can understand when rape victims and women who are carrying a diseased baby feel the need to get an abortion. But it shouldn't be used as birth control, especially since, to me, babies are gifts.Death Penalty... I am against the death penalty. No one has the right to kill another person, ever.

War: sometimes necessary, look at WWII...Abortion: i dont really support abortion for people who walk in and request it like its a fucking pedicure, and otherwise i tend to think about the mental and emotional reprecussions i hear about that women go through after, not to mention id have to question their ability to actually make that decision because usually theyre pretty panicked, so at the very least, no doctor that practices it should be allowed to say " oh itll be fine just a quick procedure and youre all set" they should have to warn them about the psychological reprecussionsorganised religion: can be ok if it werent handled by humans...liberals v. conservatives: bullshitevolution: global warming: dont know much about it but like others have said were having a bad impact on this place either way so it wouldnt hurt to atleast try ya know

War is completely and totally necessary.I'm not a big wig Republican looking to turn profit by war.I just know that not everything can be done solely by negotiation.Our situation in Iraq is not a war. It is an operation to instill democracy and help settle the civil war.Without war we cannot expand. War allows for change that needs to happen. Murder is by no way justified, but killing is. War over beliefs and politics has been going on for thousands of years. War causes new beliefs and religions to emerge and unnecessary ones to die out. Every religion calls for war (even Christianity) and most of the time it solves things. WWI and II saved and avenged hundreds of thousands of Jews, blacks, and gypsies. In most of wars through American History (Mexican-American, French-Indian, etc.) we got most of the land we live on today.Ah war,how great thou are (when started for the right reason!)

Im only going to reply on Abortion.

I think that if the couple does not use any form of birth control, such as uncaring people, or stupid teenagers or something (whatever it may be) then the baby should NOT be aborted. If you are irresponsible and have a kid because you couldnt use protection thats your fault not the babies.

If a baby is conceived while using protection, such as a broken condom or something then it is the couples choice(well basically the mothers choice its her body).

I myself was not planned and now that i think about it if i was aborted and didnt exist i think that is totally unfair to me, and anyone else in the world that is unplanned. It is unfair to any child, my advice is be responsible even if that means waiting on sex until your ready for a kid, or atleast old enough to raise one.

I agree with a previous poster that if it is aborted for medical reason (the child has a medical problem or what not that is serious) then it may be best to have it aborted and save the grief.

War. Often used by states to flex their military might and to divert attention from domestic unrest. Abortion. Pro-choice all the way. I can't say if I would get an abortion or not because I haven't faced with a situation that would make me think of it.Organized religion. As Karl Marx said, "Religion is the opiate of the people."Evolution. I believe the human race descended from Africa. Global warming. It's real and it's happening. Those ice caps aren't magically falling into the ocean by themselves.

War. - Sometimes a necessary evil...sometimes an unecessary evil.

Abortion. - Birth control for the irresponsible.

Organised Religion. - Alternative form of power-base for folks who feel more comfortable in a robe as opposed to a suit. It rarely has anything to do with God these days.

Liberals -v- Conservatives. - Two birds of the same feather.

Evolution. - Did it happen? Yep. The method (motus operandi), however, still remains scientifically unexplained.

Global Warming. - A hoax used to distract the populace from civil unrest (to borrow a phrase). Is the planet currently warming? Yes. Is it because of anything we've done? Highly unlikely, when one honestly reviews ALL of the scientific facts.

War.

I believe in war as a last resort. But I'm also a non-violent person and I have a lot of faith that words can solve more problems then guns and bloodshed.

Abortion.

Touchy subject for me, I guess I am on the fence. Though to be honest I am more against it than for it. I feel if you take the responsibility to have sex you should be ready for the consequences. There are other options other than killing a fetus, like adoption.

But in the case of a rape or severe medical issues with the fetus I can see it's pro's. Though even with the medical side of things I am 'iffy' on it because my cousin was told her daughter was going to be born mentally retarded and she should abort the fetus. She had the baby anyways and the child was healthy and fine. Sooo... yeah..

Organised Religion.

I think it gives people something to believe in. It's about faith and your personal relationship to your god. I do feel it's something that should NEVER be forced on another individual, and especially not used to form laws/restrictions.

Liberals -v- Conservatives.

They all talk a good talk. Personally both sides have good valid points but I personally don't look at the political party, I look at the person. I look at their values and that they can do to benefit the country/county etc etc.

Evolution.

It happens... just not on a large scale. I think all species have to adapt to the ever changing environment, but I certainly don't think a species will completely evolve into another species (AKA Humans from Apes).

Global Warming.

I think it's irresponsible to think our polution has not changed the earth in the form of Global Warming, even if it's in a small amount. Though in my personal opinion it's more than in a small amount. We need to take care of mother earth as she has taken care of us.

Originally Posted By: NtroducingMyself(AKA Humans from Apes).Not arguing in any way here, but the theory is not that we evolved from apes. We are still classified as apes. But it doesn't really matter...Its great to have people give their opinion. I was gonna bump this thread up but I see that people are still posting. Excellent!

Originally Posted By: bobalicious

Originally Posted By: NtroducingMyself

(AKA Humans from Apes).

Not arguing in any way here, but the theory is not that we evolved from apes. We are still classified as apes. But it doesn't really matter...

You know what I meant... :P

Did I? Did I really?

Originally Posted By: bobaliciousDid I? Did I really? mmhmm I have faith in your intelligence

Haha, you fool!!

war makes me sad. too many innocent loved ones dying for the greed and pride of man. but yea I suppose it's necessary. most of the times it seems forced like you don't really have a choice. If a bully keeps pushing the kid around the bully is eventually going to get his teeth knocked out.

well maybe in the grand scheme of things, but atleast in this country, if someone actually attacks the bully, that person and their parents and their dead ancestors get sued up the poopchute....

God, Helms, why did you have to link to that.That guy can't be serious.