Opinion Results For gordonjames
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People are always free to speak their mind. People are always free to speak their mind.
The bigger question is what level of protection do we give to people once they have spoken.
For example - If I say "The Jewish Holocaust never happened", I have the freedom to speak (or write in this case). Those who hear (or read) are now free to form an opinion of my character and intellect! The problem comes when people wish to punish me for my (ill advised) words.
Many people confuse "freedom of speech" with "freedom from consequence for our words"
Most Americans think of "first amendment rights" when they talk of free speech.
The First Amendment (US Constitution) prohibits the making of any law
1. Establishing a of religion,
2. Impeding the free exercise of religion,
3. Abridging the freedom of speech,
4. Infringing on the freedom of the press,
5. Interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or
6. Prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances.
Here, States can not establish laws limiting what you can say (personally).
There are laws, however, that require some level of truth in advertising (commercial speech).
There are also laws about slander and liable that limit "free speech"
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Many studies say you should bottle feed if you can't / won't stop. "Lactating mothers should refrain from consuming cannabinoids."
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/PMC1472960/
"studies conclude that it could decrease motor development of the child at one year of age. Therefore, cannabis use and abuse of other drugs like alcohol, tobacco, or cocaine must be contraindicated during breastfeeding. "
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/PMC2809366/
" Despite the widespread use of this product, the public is not aware of the potential neurobehavioral effects of this drug on the fetus or the newborn infant. THC is indicated for nausea and appetite stimulation during chemotherapy, and HIV patients. Chronic cannabis use may cause depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder in adolescents and adults Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug with multiple effects including euphoria, mood changes and hallucinations. Its active ingredient is delta-9-THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC), which acts on cannabinoid (CB1) receptor. THC is highly lipid-soluble which explains its high concentrations in brain and body tissues. Small to moderate doses are stored in tissues for long periods up to 2-3 weeks. Cannabis has enormous affinity for milk and produces a milk/plasma ratio of 8, although the levels in milk are generally considered subclinical. THC crosses the placenta readily, and there is increasing evidence that it may increase rates of growth retardation, adverse neurodevelopment following prenatal exposure. "
http://www.Infantrisk.Com/content/effects-marijuana-fetus-and-breastfeeding-infants
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It is evil or offensive by definition Curse is defined as either "invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm" or "offensive word or phrase". In both cases the intent is to harm or offend. There is never a time when we should intend to harm or offend carelessly.
Http://oxforddictionaries.Com/definition/english/curse
noun
1a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something:
she’d put a curse on him
[usually in singular] a cause of harm or misery:
impatience is the curse of our day and age
2 an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance:
at every blow there was a curse
3 (the curse) informal menstruation.
Verb
1 [with object] invoke or use a curse against:
it often seemed as if the family had been cursed
(be cursed with) be afflicted with:
many owners have been cursed with a series of bankruptcies
2 [no object] utter offensive words in anger or annoyance:
he cursed loudly as he burned his hand
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It is wrong as an evolutionary strategy. It is wrong according to Christian, Islamic and Jewish, Mormon, Bahá'í, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism morality. As an evolutionary strategy, homosexuality is a dead end. If we tried to pass laws that LGBT people were not allowed to breed there would be an uproar, yet the community has a low birth rate.
It is wrong according to Christian, Islamic and Jewish, Mormon, Bahá'í, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism morality. This covers more than 80% of the worlds population by faith group.
From a medical stand point, anal sex and the promiscuity that has historically been part of the LGBT community are a terrible idea.
I want to distinguish between actions and orientation / curiousity.
Only actions have medical consequences.
Only actions have evolutionary consequences (including inaction)
Only actions are judged wrong by these world religions (as far as I know)
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It depends on how you define compete. For acceleration -
A=F/M - so a small bike is lighter, and even a lesser force may give better acceleration.
For top speed -
This is a combination of factors including engine power, transmission efficiency, wind resistance and so much more.
For cornering and general racing (acceleration out of corners) a lighter and smaller bike is preferred.
In 1980 renault used turbo in F1 racing. They used a smaller and lighter engine with turbo and took most F1 titles.
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Everyone should learn about paying rent and living with room mates As a pastor I am asked to do many weddings.
I require every couple to meet with me at least 4 times as we plan the wedding and work through ways to try to make the marriage last long term. I refuse about 30% to 40% of people who want a wedding.
Here is why -
They are not ready.
Some have never lived on their own.
Some expect their spouse to take over the role of indulgent parent.
Some have no concept of working and paying bills.
Some will likely blame their disappointment with marriage on their partner even though they are really disappointed by the need to take responsibility for their own life, home and choices.
Almost everyone should move out and grow up by age 18, and only grown ups should get married.
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Many aspects of life are private.
Many aspects of business are best kept personal. Many aspects of life are private. - I don't want nude pictures of myself or my wife on the net.
Many aspects of business are best kept personal. If I bid on a contract I do not want my competitors knowing my bid.
Even in the world of leisure, I don't want you to know the cards I hold in my hand.
Privacy is important.
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A good life makes for a good death. Generally suicide is a sign that your emotional health is very bad, or that you situation has been more than you can bear. Choosing death over life is seldom a sign of a good life (and by definition for me, a good death)
On a similar topic, I am not sure there is much need for physician assisted suicide.
The world is full of easy and less painful ways to die.
For me the worries about legalized suicide and assisted suicide is that we humans have a history of violence against the vulnerable. It might be worse if there was an easy acceptance of assisted suicide.
Of the people I know who have suicided, here are the deaths I remember
Teen on football team - alcohol and firearm
Older cancer patient - weed followed by massive opiates
Friend with brain injury following car accident - railroad tracks
Depressed friend - Alcohol & Canadian winter
Depressed friend - Alcohol & Car in garage
Accidental (possibly)
Alcohol & fast driving
Alcohol and firearm
Alcohol & swimming
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FBI is domestic / CIA is international - The NSA has a mandate to listen to and decode all FOREIGN communications . . . The NSA has a mandate to listen to and decode all foreign communications of interest to the security of the United States.
It has often been secret. Again they have crossed the boundaries set up by congress and proper government oversight.
Someone will likely lose their top level job.
Many who knowingly cause this will continue to work.
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Removing security updates should be done by those who know what they are doing. Many Windows users are not well informed about security issues.
Security updates and driver updates should be automatically delivered & installed. In the case where the user is competent and understands security issues they know enough to turn off updates and other features (windows firewall, WGA, malicious software removal tool, . . . ) that are unnecessary or unwanted.
It is good for users to be protected by default.
