panda100 wrote: » Since when has Ireland been a liberal country for decades? We were literally one of the last countries in the world to legalise for abortion! I would say we have been living in a fairly conservative country for decades and slowly, thankfully, we are entering a more enlightened and progressive time. Full list of Limerick local election candidates here
stefanovich wrote: » You say that as if legalising abortion is a good thing.
panda100 wrote: Since when has Ireland been a liberal country for decades? We were literally one of the last countries in the world to legalise for abortion! I would say we have been living in a fairly conservative country for decades and slowly, thankfully, we are entering a more enlightened and progressive time.
chicorytip wrote: » Legalising Abortion should never be viewed as a step toward creating a healthier, more progressive or more democratic society. Quite the contrary, in my opinion.
panda100 wrote: Well thankfully 66% of the population disagree with you and Limerick overwhelmingly voted to legislate for abortion service in the city and county.
The Specialist wrote: Of course its progressive because it's given women the choice over their own bodies, instead of being told they are simply human incubators and have no say over it. It amuses me to see people who think it's a bad thing and just can't accept the vote outcome, catholic ireland is still clearly very bitter because the majority of the people told them overwhelmingly where they can stick their outdated views.
chicorytip wrote: » A two to one majority can in no way be called "overwhelming". What positive effects does legalising the killing of unborn children bring about for society in general? It can certainly prove to be a profoundly negative experience for women who choose to undergo terminations. The availability of abortion on demand coexists with increased levels of promiscuity and unsafe sexual practices leading, consequently, to an upsurge in sexually transmitted diseases. Numbers presenting at STD clinics in Ireland have increased by 50% in the last twelve months alone. These phenomena have long been common in countries where abortion on demand has been decades in existence such as the United States, Holland and Great Britain. Then there is the very real issue of instances of suicide, self harm and severe depression among women who have had abortions. The "pro choice" movement in Ireland never seems willing to acknowledge the existence of or engage in reasoned and respectful debate about any of those issues I have mentioned.
Mc Love wrote: » We clearly know where you stand as you're for hate speech and against legislating for it as a crime.:eek:
bigpink wrote: » What’s her political and activism background
Mad_maxx wrote: » I'm specifically referring to the issue of delinquency and anti social behaviour, the approach taken for a very long time has been of the left wing variety, generous benefits and soft sentences The party of government is often unimportant, we have had very high public spending re_ public sector wages and welfare for twenty years, unions lobby for high wages, others for high welfare and a softly softly approach to crime etc
Johnny_BravoIII wrote: » Does anyone have a link to crime rates in Limerick city and nationwide? It would be good to see where the city actually is. Does anyone else here have an uneasy feeling when a candidates primary tactic is to try and scare old people into voting for him?
grenadino wrote: What about the very real instances of suicide, self harm and sever depression from women who have been forced to have kids because they couldn't get an abortion? Anyhow, it's passed now, so no point moaning about it. Just get on with it. As long as it doesn't impact your life, don't be worrying yourself.
Silentcorner wrote: » People especially politicians shouldn't be scared to talk to about anything that affects the communities they are in or hoping to represent...let the voters decide after that! Be that your opinion on abortion, delinquency, welfare state, abuse of public office, gender equality, or any issues you see at local level, we are storing up issues that we will end up paying a huge price for...it's like we haven't learned a thing...its like the repressive Catholic Church regime all over again! We live in a very regressive era and I fear it is getting worse, just look at our options in the upcoming elections....I can't tell the difference between any political parties....it is truly depressing!
grenadino wrote: To the poster who saw the scum bags attack that guy on the bridge. I'm not sure any politician can do anything about this.
kilburn wrote: » Folks your all going on about things not relevant to the local election and ignoring comments that are Limerick issues.
Silentcorner wrote: What is relevant to local elections tho?...Councillors can do jack s##t about anything really! The mainstream parties just use them to shore up the vote....they are utterly powerless!
kilburn wrote: » Shaking with rage here just saw a totally innocent respectable person assaulted for no reason by 2 of limericks tracksuit wearing walking stick carrying misunderstood locals on Athlunkard Street. I went back around the roundabout and pulled in to help the guy the two scumbags casually walked down the side of the boat club without a care in the world. The guy attacked wouldn't do anything about it or report it I told him he should as we can't have these wild animals attacking people for no reason. I reported the incident to the guards. I will be voting for Brian O'Connor he is the only candidate highlighting crime. Shame on the rest of the candidates who fail to mention this but sure if we get some more cycle lanes we can cycle away quicker when we see someone get attacked.
kilburn wrote: » No issue with cycling and public transport but people's safety comes first.
