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AH: What is your Stance on These Social Issues.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭carfiosaoorl


    1. Religion: I believe there should be a complete seperation of church and state. Although I balk a bit at the thought of changing the constitution.

    2. Freedom of Speech: Yes

    3. Censorship: I completely disagree with censorship except for pictures of death etc....

    4. Prostitution: Do you think prostitution should be legal? No

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Yes Gay couples should be allowed to marry and adopt

    6. Abortion: Do you think abortion should be legal? Yes

    7. Stem-cell research: Do you favour the use of human embryos for stem cell research Yes

    8. Euthanasia: Do you think voluntary euthanasia should be allowed? Not sure but it sounds good in theory.

    9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty? No never

    10. Marijuana: Are you in favour of the legalisation of marijuana for all adults? Yes

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: No


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭LighterGuy


    I am suprised so many are against capital punishment.

    I believe it should be in place in severe cases. There has been some horrible crimes. We're talking serial killers, rape-torture-murder etc. These people are just evil. People who will always be evil, even in prison. Willing to kill more given the chance (guards, staff and other prisoners)

    If someone argues that a life time in prison is worse than death? I see where they are coming from. I wouldnt argue.
    But being totally against it because one believes an 'eye for an eye' to be wrong? ... I cant understand that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭carfiosaoorl


    LighterGuy wrote: »
    I am suprised so many are against capital punishment.

    I believe it should be in place in severe cases. There has been some horrible crimes. We're talking serial killers, rape-torture-murder etc. These people are just evil. People who will always be evil, even in prison. Willing to kill more given the chance (guards, staff and other prisoners)

    If someone argues that a life time in prison is worse than death? I see where they are coming from. I wouldnt argue.
    But being totally against it because one believes an 'eye for an eye' to be wrong? ... I cant understand that.

    I agree with you there is plenty of scum out there that deserve to die roaring but Im against the death penalty because there is always a risk that an innocent person could be put to death. Its not worth that risk in my mind.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭metaoblivia


    1. Religion: I believe everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but those beliefs should be separate from the politics that govern the state.

    2. Freedom of Speech: I believe in freedom of speech in most circumstances, save shouting, "Fire" in a crowded theatre, libel, slander, etc. So not 100%, but mostly.

    3. Censorship: Same with freedom of speech. Most things are alright, but obviously things like child pornography, snuff movies, etc. shouldn't be available.

    4. Prostitution: Yes, legalize it and make it safe for the participants.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Absolutely, see no reason why not.

    6. Abortion: Do you think abortion should be legal? Yes, up until viability. I also believe in late term abortions when the mother's health is at risk or it can be shown that the fetus has a fatal birth defect, like anencephaly.

    7. Stem-cell research: Do you favour the use of human embryos for stem cell research? Yes, absolutely. Many human embryonic cells are taken from embryos used in in vitro fertilization (they create multiple embryos to enhance the chance of success) that are not going to be used and would be discarded instead. Many of these embryos have been put on a shelf for so long they are no longer viable, but are still valuable for research. There are apparently 400,000 of these embryos in the US alone. It's practically criminal to just throw them away without researching their potential medical benefits.

    8. Euthanasia: Do you think voluntary euthanasia should be allowed? Yes, but regulated. Ideally, I would hope it would be used for terminally ill patients who would like to die with dignity.

    9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty? In theory, yes, but I don't trust the government to regulate it. It's not just the idea of an innocent person being put to death, it's that so many prosecutors seem unwilling to admit when they may have put an innocent person behind bars, even when they're faced with really compelling evidence. You can't trust people who refuse to admit mistakes have been made to decide something as final as the death penalty.

    10. Marijuana: Are you in favour of the legalisation of marijuana for all adults? Yes

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: A hesitant yes. There are definitely some drugs out there that I think no one should be taking, but prohibiting it only creates a black market for it, and we can all see how well that's worked out so far.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,118 ✭✭✭Babybuff


    1. No. Religion and politics should never mix.
    2. People who shout about their right to free speech often forget that we also have the right not to listen.
    3. No.
    4. Regulated.
    5. I honestly couldn't give a flying fiddlers.
    6. As much as I don't like it, yes.
    7. Yes.
    8. I'm not sure but I can see why it people would want to.
    9. No.
    10. For medicinal purposes only.
    11. Should remain illegal.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,239 ✭✭✭✭KeithAFC


    Religion - secular state.

    Freedom of Speech - Yes.

    Censorship - Depends on the situation. If it is damaging to national security, then yes.

    Prostitution - Ban it.

    Same-sex marriage/adoption - No problem with same sex marriage, probably would do on adoption.

    Abortion - Ban it.

    Stem-cell research - Not really bothered.

    Euthanasia - Yes.

    Capital Punishment - Hanging should be brought back IMO for the most serious crimes in society.

    Marijuana - Ban it but then I would like for smoking to be banned too but then you could say the same for beer etc.

    Other widely-illegal drugs - Ban and anyone selling these drugs should be hanged.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭RachaelVO


    RickRoll wrote: »
    1: Wrong
    2:Wrong
    3:Wrong
    4:All for
    5:Wrong
    6:Wrong
    7:Wrong
    8:Wrong
    9:Wrong
    10:Wrong
    11:Wrong

    Ya know everyone scrolled back up to see what number 4 was don't ya...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,762 ✭✭✭✭stupidusername


    robman60 wrote: »
    1. Religion: Do you think religion has any place in documents like the constitution (which it currently has in abundance), and the law of a country? Do you think our society should be completely secular with no references to religion in things like inauguration ceremonies etc.

    2. Freedom of Speech: Do you think there should be 100% free speech even if it were seen as damaging to our country's reputation (what's left of it :()

    3. Censorship: Do you believe there should be any censorship of the internet or other media? This includes printing of pictures that may be seen as sensitive too.

    4. Prostitution: Do you think prostitution should be legal? I'm not even sure if it's illegal here, but I presume it is. Those escort agencies are shady, though. Enlighten me please if you can.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Do you think gay couples shoould be allowed marry and have equal marriage rights to heterosexual couples? Furthermore, do you think gay couples should be allowed to adopt children?

    6. Abortion: Do you think abortion should be legal? Are there certain circumstances in which it should be legal? Please elaborate on when it should/shouldn't be legal in your opinion.

    7. Stem-cell research: Do you favour the use of human embryos for stem cell research, which results in the destruction of the human embryo with the goal of medical cures.

    8. Euthanasia: Do you think voluntary euthanasia should be allowed? How stringently should it be regulated?

    9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty? Elaborate on when you feel it is/isn't appropriate in your opinion.

    10. Marijuana: Are you in favour of the legalisation of marijuana for all adults? Do you think it should only be allowed for medicinal purposes or do you think it should be completely outlawed.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: For drugs such as cocaine, heroin, ecstasy etc. Do you think they should be legal or illegal?

    1.no i don't realy think religion should have anything to do with law or the constitiution.
    2.yep there should be free speech.
    3.no ther shouldn't be any censorship. but there always will be.
    4.I'm unsure. it seems to work in some places. but then it's probablyu dependent on many things.
    5.i think gay couples should be allowed marry. and maybe have some sort of minimum relatinoship length before allowed adopt?
    6.I'm unsure about abortion. personally I disagree with terminating life like that, but at the same time (hypocrite notice) I would likely have an abortion if i became pregnant.
    7.i don't know enough about stem cell research to really say.
    8/I think euthanasia should bw allowed, but i think it'd be too hard to police
    9.wile i think it's not u to one person whether another lives or dies, i in a way do agree that 'faulty' genes maybe should be taken out of the gene pool.
    10.i think llegalising it would make policing it very hard, but at the same time believe adults should be able to make up their own minds about thing.
    11. im not sure. i don't know enough about those drugs to know that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    robman60 wrote: »
    1. Religion: Do you think religion has any place in documents like the constitution (which it currently has in abundance), and the law of a country? Do you think our society should be completely secular with no references to religion in things like inauguration ceremonies etc.

    I believe in the separation of Church and State. I do support anyone's right to whatever belief they want.
    robman60 wrote: »
    2. Freedom of Speech: Do you think there should be 100% free speech even if it were seen as damaging to our country's reputation (what's left of it :()

    Essential to a functioning democracy, and is something that needs to be seriously addressed here.
    robman60 wrote: »
    3. Censorship: Do you believe there should be any censorship of the internet or other media? This includes printing of pictures that may be seen as sensitive too.

    Censorship is wrong. Period.

    robman60 wrote: »
    4. Prostitution: Do you think prostitution should be legal? I'm not even sure if it's illegal here, but I presume it is. Those escort agencies are shady, though. Enlighten me please if you can.

    Sale of sex in Ireland is legal. Brothels, pimps and the like are not. It should of course be a legal and tolerated profession. Similar to eastern Australia is what we should be going for.
    robman60 wrote: »
    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Do you think gay couples shoould be allowed marry and have equal marriage rights to heterosexual couples? Furthermore, do you think gay couples should be allowed to adopt children?

    Marriage is a religious institution. I'm straight, and I'll never get "married" as such, so I don't see why having a church which preaches against your very being accepting you is such a big deal.
    robman60 wrote: »
    6. Abortion: Do you think abortion should be legal? Are there certain circumstances in which it should be legal? Please elaborate on when it should/shouldn't be legal in your opinion.

    Really don't know where I stand on this one. On the one hand, it's good, because it's killing children, but on the other hand, it gives women a choice...

    But seriously, I think it's disgusting, but I more firmly object to governments legislating against stuff.
    robman60 wrote: »
    7. Stem-cell research: Do you favour the use of human embryos for stem cell research, which results in the destruction of the human embryo with the goal of medical cures.

    Go for it.
    robman60 wrote: »
    8. Euthanasia: Do you think voluntary euthanasia should be allowed? How stringently should it be regulated?

    Tricky one. In principle I'm OK with it, but it is masively open to abuse.

    robman60 wrote: »
    9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty? Elaborate on when you feel it is/isn't appropriate in your opinion.

    No major issue with it. People like Larry Murphy should never have been allowed back into society.
    robman60 wrote: »
    10. Marijuana: Are you in favour of the legalisation of marijuana for all adults? Do you think it should only be allowed for medicinal purposes or do you think it should be completely outlawed.

    Not really a government's place to decide how people spend their recreation time. I'm not a pothead, and I don't/wouldn't associate with any, but don't feel it's right for a government to legislate against it.
    robman60 wrote: »
    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: For drugs such as cocaine, heroin, ecstasy etc. Do you think they should be legal or illegal?

    Ditto the above.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 316 ✭✭cassi


    1. Religion: No religion should not be allowed to decide on the laws of a country.

    2. Freedom of Speech: No, free speech should not be an excuse for inciting hatred or fear.

    3. Censorship: Yes, content should be censored.

    4. Prostitution: It should be legalised and regulated to protect those most at risk.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Should be allowed marry and adopt.

    6. Abortion: It should be the choice of the person what to do with their body, when it doesnt affact anyone else.

    7. Stem-cell research: In favour of it.

    8. Euthanasia: It should be allowed but strictly regulated following a series of tests.

    9. Capital Punishment: Not in favour of it.

    10. Marijuana: I really don't care. I dont have any interest in it. same way I wouldnt care if tobacco was criminalised.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Illegal.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    No in regards to yelling "FIRE!" in the cinema as a joke.
    2. Freedom of Speech: I believe in freedom of speech in most circumstances, save shouting, "Fire" in a crowded theatre

    Copycat. :mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    1. Religion: Separation of church and state is vital. At the very least, secular alternatives should be available for presidential oaths etc

    2. Freedom of speech: Insofar as it doesn't incite violence, to the greatest extent possible. Free speech always has consequences however.

    3. Censorship: Against, with the exception of such things as child porn, snuff videos etc. The current laws are satisfactory in this regard.

    4. Prostitution: The possibility of a highly-regulated form of legal prostitution should be considered. At the very least, the selling of sexism should be decriminalised to offer better protection to sex workers.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Full marriage rights for same sex couples. No one has the "right" to adopt but same-sex couples should be allowed to apply without discrimination.

    6. Abortion: Against. Would give some consideration for cases of rape or incest.

    7. Stem-cell research: I'd have ethical issues with creating embryos for stem cell research. If there is an existing embryo which would otherwise be destroyed, then it should be possible. Hopefully science will soon render this moot.

    8. Euthanasia: Against, though it's easy to say that when you're not suffering. My heart goes out to anyone considering this.

    9. Capital Punishment: Never, in any circumstances.

    10. Marijuana: Honestly don't know enough to say. There are stronger varieties which are probably dangerous. It is ridiculous to prosecute people who grow for their own use though.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Against legalisation in most cases. Addicts should be treated rather than prosecuted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭Azureus


    1. Religion: - I'd like a secular State-I don't think religion should be brought into political policies and I'd personally like it kept out of schools aswell in any way other than education ie of all religions not just Christianity.

    2. Freedom of Speech: - Of course. Blasphemy laws WTF?

    3. Censorship: - - Kinda goes against freedom of speech, so don't agree with it.

    4. Prostitution: - I think it's less seedy and much safer when legalised (in regards to stds and trafficking), so I certainly wouldn't have a problem if it was.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: - Absolutely yes.

    6. Abortion: - Yes, something I feel strongly about. Obviously with rules in place so that its not used as emergency contraception.

    7. Stem-cell research: - Not something I'm too informed about, but afaik the benefits far outweigh any supposedly moral issues behind it.

    8. Euthanasia: - agree with this once rigourous testing is done to ensure the person is of sound mind and knows what they want. In the case of terminal illness in animals we put them down to put them out of their misery, why can we not allow humans the same choice in this country.

    9. Capital Punishment: - don't agree with it-easy way out for people who deserve to live with their mistakes. Also the message behind it as I think somebody else said earlier is a bit strange in certain cases-this person murdered someoby, so lets kill him as punishment??

    10. Marijuana: - legalise and inform people about its usage and effects, much the same as alcohol and cigarettes.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: - I don't know enough about most of them, but as a general rule anything chemical is a no-no as opposed to something natural like marijuana. Also addictiveness is a major factor in legalisation-if somebody tries something and are chemically likely to get hooked then its a bad idea to legalise it imo.
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  • Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Stetson Thoughtless Barium


    It shouldn't even have a place in inauguration ceremonies. If we were to follow that logic we might as well give an oath to the magical mushroom god, Mushroomy.

    .

    I hate mushrooms.


    DEATH TO THE INFIDELS!!!


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Serious answers:

    1. Religion: Thanks but no thanks. Secular state with opt in rather than opt out!

    2. Freedom of Speech: Fine as long as no inciting of violence and/or abuse.

    3. Censorship: ONLY in extreme cases. Applicable and to be justified by a court.

    4. Prostitution: Open to hearing both sides of the argument.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Have no problem with it personally.

    6. Abortion: It should be up to the individual - they have to live with the direct consequences.

    7. Stem-cell research: I approve.

    8. Euthanasia: Allowed but only after the best of the best safeguards.

    9. Capital Punishment: Unsure.

    10. Marijuana: I need to learn more.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Same as number 10.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Religion: In private only. It has no place in lawmaking or public policy or government documents. I wouldn't ban it, but I wouldn't give religions any more say than, e.g. a local darts club.

    Freedom of Speech: No major problem with it, but I also have no problem with defamation laws. Freedom to say what you like includes the obligation to use that freedom responsibly.

    Censorship: None. Print/paint/film/write/draw what you like.

    Prostitution: No problem with it so long as it's tightly regulated with worker health & safety the no. 1 priority.

    Same-sex marriage/adoption: No brainer. People are people, I see no reason to limit marriage or adoption to heterosexuals.

    Abortion: Should be legal up to 20 weeks, or whatever time period current medical science gives a 50:50 chance of a premature foetus going full-term with no development abnormalities.

    Stem-cell research: Not an issue.

    Euthanasia: No problem with euthanasia for the terminally or chronically ill. We will euthanise a suffering animal without their consent but we won't do the same for a suffering human who's perfectly capable of giving consent.

    Capital Punishment: Not in favour. Firstly, it doesn't work. It is not proven to lower crime rates. But mainly it's because you can never guarantee that an innocent person won't be put to death.
    However I would support optional euthanasia for prisoners who can choose to die rather than complete their sentence.

    Marijuana: No real reason to outlaw it. Aside from the drug, the plant is one of the most versatile and useful plants on the planet. It was only originally banned due to pressure from timber companies. Should be perfectly legal to grow for one's own use, and even encouraged as this would collapse the market to buy them.

    Other widely-illegal drugs: Harder to say. I have no issue with drugs naturally derived such as magic mushrooms or hash. But where you need to heavily prepare them or add chemicals such as with cocaine or meth, their availability should be strongly controlled.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭working fool


    I don't really have a stance right now .
    I'm sitting down right now
    I may stand up later !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    1. Religion:Should be practiced freely but should not interfere with other people, the government or the law.

    2. Freedom of Speech: Once it does not affect the rights of others or incite hatered.

    3. Censorship: A proper rating sytem for movies, games and tv that is enforced.

    4. Prostitution:Legalise and tax it. Provide protection for the workers and come down hard (tee hee) on those that work outside the system.

    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Every couple should be allowed form a civil partnership. The term marriage should refer only to the religious ceremony and should confer no additional rights on those who take part in it. Adoption for all decent people.

    6. Abortion: For medical reasons only. There are enough forms of birth control out there already.

    7. Stem-cell research: Should be allowed.

    8. Euthanasia: For the terminally ill or criminals with life sentences

    9. Capital Punishment: No, I am in favour of far less freedoms for prisoners on long term jail sentences. If you don't like 15 years in solitary then don't murder someone.

    10. Marijuana: Legalise and tax it. Allow home production in small amounts and regulate for large scale production.

    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: I despise these drugs and all who partake in them.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,384 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    1. Religion: Not for me, but that's my personal choice.
    2. Freedom of Speech: Should not be an excuse to be a prick.
    3. Censorship: As above.
    4. Prostitution: No problem with it as long the the man/woman isn't forced into it.
    5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: It's a non-issue for me. I find it odd that some people make an issue out of it, but that's about it.
    6. Abortion: Pro-Choice. I'd be neither against it, nor for it because I feel my opinion would need to be set by being in the position where I may have to actually come to a decision. Hypothetically coming up with an idea on it now doesn't really mean much as I'm very far away from it. But cutting out the availablity of it does more harm than good I recon?
    7. Stem-cell research: For it.
    8. Euthanasia: I'd be against it, solely becasue it'd be hard to determine/judge the use of it
    9. Capital Punishment: It doesn't work as a deterrant. A lot of people envolved in the activities that would call for such a heavy penalty would generally be of the opinion that they'd never get caught.
    10. Marijuana:For it, because that brings in the ability to regulate it and take the criminality out of it.
    11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Bit of a range of substances to dicuss here which could be quite a topic in itself. It'd be dependant on the drug itself and the severity of the side affects of it's usuage. I wouldn't be in favor of legalising cocaine or herion in particular.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    In that case would you be in favour of legalising infanticide? If after a few months the woman decides she no longer wishes to keep the child should she be allowed to kill it?

    That's a ridiculous argument to make and you know it.

    Anyway a side from the fallaciousness of it, it is a woman's baby and if she decided not to have it, should she be forced to have it due to the law stating that an abortion must be carried out within a certain time period?

    No. The basis of my argument, which is, I feel, superior to yours as it bases its reason on practicality and reason, is that-

    1. Abortion should be a woman's right.

    2. Abortion should be a woman's choice.

    3. If it is not a right of a woman's then she may not choose to have it. If it is a right of a woman's then she may or may not choose to have it. Everyone's a winner if abortion is legal and no ones rights are infringed.

    4. If there is a law prohibiting abortion after a certain period than the woman's right to have a child or not is infringed upon. Then she is forced to have said child which she does not want.

    Capisci?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    Sindri wrote: »
    That's a ridiculous argument to make and you know it.

    Anyway a side from the fallaciousness of it, it is a woman's baby and if she decided not to have it, should she be forced to have it due to the law stating that an abortion must be carried out within a certain time period?

    No. The basis of my argument, which is, I feel, superior to yours as it bases its reason on practicality and reason, is that-

    1. Abortion should be a woman's right.

    2. Abortion should be a woman's choice.

    3. If it is not a right of a woman's then she may not choose to have it. If it is a right of a woman's then she may or may not choose to have it. Everyone's a winner if abortion is legal and no ones rights are infringed.

    4. If there is a law prohibiting abortion after a certain period than the woman's right to have a child or not is infringed upon. Then she is forced to have said child which she does not want.

    Capisci?

    I love how it's a womans body when its time to choose but a mans responsability when it's time to raise the child.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    MagicSean wrote: »
    I love how it's a womans body when its time to choose but a mans responsability when it's time to raise the child.

    What are you own about?

    What hang ups do you have with the opposite sex.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭Suryavarman


    Sindri wrote: »
    That's a ridiculous argument to make and you know it.

    Anyway a side from the fallaciousness of it, it is a woman's baby and if she decided not to have it, should she be forced to have it due to the law stating that an abortion must be carried out within a certain time period?

    No. The basis of my argument, which is, I feel, superior to yours as it bases its reason on practicality and reason, is that-

    1. Abortion should be a woman's right.

    2. Abortion should be a woman's choice.

    3. If it is not a right of a woman's then she may not choose to have it. If it is a right of a woman's then she may or may not choose to have it. Everyone's a winner if abortion is legal and no ones rights are infringed.

    4. If there is a law prohibiting abortion after a certain period than the woman's right to have a child or not is infringed upon. Then she is forced to have said child which she does not want.

    Capisci?

    A child that is born prematurely after 7 or 8 months in the womb is fully capable of surviving and enjoying a full life. Yet you think it's okay to abort that child if it is still in the womb?

    This isn't simply about a woman's right to choose. When you are talking about something that has the potential to become a living sentient being it becomes an argument about is it okay to abort a foetus that could live outside the womb.

    I can't see any problem with telling a woman if she doesn't want to have a child, either don't get pregnant or don't leave making the decision about having an abortion to the last second.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭blatantrereg


    Sindri wrote: »
    What are you own about?

    What hang ups do you have with the opposite sex.
    He wasnt expressing any hang up about the opposite sex. He was making an observation about a particular issue regarding how society treats people based on gender.
    That's the sort of thing this thread is about. That's what he's "own about".

    Me, I love the extraordinarily reactionary mindsets in people who profess open-mindedness. for example telling people they have hang ups if they dare question whatever ideas are currently in fashion (for the "open minded" cool kids)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    A child that is born prematurely after 7 or 8 months in the womb is fully capable of surviving and enjoying a full life. Yet you think it's okay to abort that child if it is still in the womb?

    This isn't simply about a woman's right to choose. When you are talking about something that has the potential to become a living sentient being it becomes an argument about is it okay to abort a foetus that could live outside the womb.

    I can't see any problem with telling a woman if she doesn't want to have a child, either don't get pregnant or don't leave making the decision about having an abortion to the last second.

    That's the point. When may I or the law tell someone what to do when it refers to their own body and their own life. When they must raise the child themselves. You previous post was hyperbolic bull****e by the way. I nor you have the moral advantage to tell a woman she must have a child and it's her own fault for getting pregnant or leaving it to late to decide or change her mind. THAT is deeply immoral.

    He wasnt expressing any hang up about the opposite sex. He was making an observation about a particular issue regarding how society treats people based on gender.
    That's the sort of thing this thread is about. That's what he's "own about".

    Me, I love the extraordinarily reactionary mindsets in people who profess open-mindedness. for example telling people they have hang ups if they dare question whatever ideas are currently in fashion (for the "open minded" cool kids)

    Thanks for that lovely point.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭Suryavarman


    Sindri wrote: »
    That's the point. When may I or the law tell someone what to do when it refers to their own body and their own life. When they must raise the child themselves. You previous post was hyperbolic bull****e by the way. I nor you have the moral advantage to tell a woman she must have a child and it's her own fault for getting pregnant or leaving it to late to decide or change her mind. THAT is deeply immoral.

    Nobody is forcing the woman to have a child. I'm just saying that if the woman doesn't want to have a child she shouldn't be an incompetent fool about it and she should have the abortion before the foetus is viable.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    Sindri wrote: »
    What are you own about?

    What hang ups do you have with the opposite sex.

    I'm making an observation about something I find humorous in society.
    Sindri wrote: »
    That's the point. When may I or the law tell someone what to do when it refers to their own body and their own life.

    When it not only involves their own life but that of someone who cannot speak for themselves.
    Sindri wrote: »
    When they must raise the child themselves.

    With a generous social welfare package.
    Sindri wrote: »
    You previous post was hyperbolic bull****e by the way. I nor you have the moral advantage to tell a woman she must have a child and it's her own fault for getting pregnant or leaving it to late to decide or change her mind. THAT is deeply immoral.

    I cannot make sense of this.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭blatantrereg


    Sindri wrote: »
    That's the point. When may I or the law tell someone what to do when it refers to their own body and their own life. When they must raise the child themselves. You previous post was hyperbolic bull****e by the way. I nor you have the moral advantage to tell a woman she must have a child and it's her own fault for getting pregnant or leaving it to late to decide or change her mind. THAT is deeply immoral.




    Thanks for that lovely point.
    Your logic is fine but you're refusing to look at it from the point of view being expressed to you.

    A woman who kills a baby the day after it is born is a monster - inhuman. A woman who aborts the day before her baby is born is liberated and expressing her right to choose.

    Don't dismiss that as hyperbole or whatever. If you say it's ok to abort at a time when the baby could have already being born, then this is the point of view you are defending.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    MagicSean wrote: »
    I'm making an observation about something I find humorous in society.

    So was I.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    Nobody is forcing the woman to have a child. I'm just saying that if the woman doesn't want to have a child she shouldn't be an incompetent fool about it and she should have the abortion before the foetus is viable.

    Yes they are if the law says she may not have an abortion after a certain time. The only reason she should not would be on medical advice.

    And it is asking quite a bit to say to a woman that she is an incompetent fool because she is pregnant.


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