AH: What is your Stance on These Social Issues.

robman60 · 09-01-2012 07:38PM #1

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

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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?

My stances:

1. I think religion has a place in society for those who want to be religious, but I feel its inclusion in law is outdated. Having it as part of the inauguration ceremony for the president makes it somewhat of an imposed thing, rather than a voluntary thing. Religion is completely subjective and should be kept that way I think.

2. I think 100% free speech should be allowed. The country belongs to the people and people should be allowed say whatever they want.

3. I think there should be VERY minimal censorshp, but pictures of death or similarly gruesome things shouldn't be in print media. However, I don't think censorship is appropriate on the internet, as the person should be able to find pictures, however gruesome/disturbing they may seem.

4. I couldn't care less really. Personally, i wouldn't use a prostitute, but I don't think it should be illegal if someone wants to. It should be highly monitored, though, to ensure the welfare of the "workers".

5. I am in favour of same-sex marriage and equal rights for gay couples. I think adoption within same sex couples needs some research, although I can't foresee any issues with it. I'm not completely convinced about it though.

6. I am anti-abortion. I think it is one of, if not the greatest injustice in society today. I cannot even put into words how opposed I am to abortion. I feel it cheapens life hugely, targetting humans without a voice. How killing something with a beating heart, and a cry (especially if it's a late-term abortion) can be seen as just is beyond me. I think it should be criminally punishable too. In the case of rape, it's particularly tough, but I think that the mother should be encouraged to continue to term and offer the baby up for adoption once the baby is born if the mother doesn't want to keep her child. Shocking to believe that there's an abortion every second. Aklll these kids who never got a chance at life at all, I really think it's unjust.

7. I'm not in favour of stem cell research. I've read of the potential medical benefits, but I'm still against the destruction of human embryos. It's definitely one of the tougher moral issues because of the possible benefits, but I'm still opposed to it.

8. I'm indifferent. I think it's better that it isn't legal as people would consider it much more quickly I think. I wouldn't actively oppose if it were made legal, but I'm not an advocate either.

9. I'm against the death penalty. I think the eye for an eye theory is archaic and wrong. Life imprisonment makes the person really think of their crimes, even if it incurrs extra expense on the state.

10. I am pro-marijuana. I think it's ludicrous that alcohol and tobacco are perfectly legal, yet marijuana is portrayed by authorities as some sort of destroyer of lives. Legalising marijuana would also reduce funding to organised crime organisations, also helping society I guess.

11. I am against the legalisation of other drugs. I think they should be kept illegal, as although people can still get drugs quite easily from dealers, the legal availability would be bad for society I think.

So yeah, feel free to voice your own opinion. You don't have to give an opinion on all of these, just choose any you're interested in.

Sunnyisland · 09-01-2012 07:40PM

You should start a thread on each topic separately, It will bring your post count up :-)

sgb · 09-01-2012 07:41PM

That's eleven threads rolled into one

Standman · 09-01-2012 07:41PM

They should reduce AH to this one single thread, I think you've got it all covered there. We can all finally go home.

ballsymchugh · 09-01-2012 07:42PM

is humanities closed today??

RickRoll · 09-01-2012 07:43PM

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09-01-2012 07:45PM

1. Religion: - no religion in official documents. you want to be religious go right ahead, but secular state please

2. Freedom of Speech: - yes

3. Censorship: - no

4. Prostitution: - yes

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

6. Abortion: - yes, but very early

7. Stem-cell research: - i don't really know about it but i think viable feti are not used?

8. Euthanasia: - definitely should be allowed, person of sound mind allowing it etc

9. Capital Punishment: - absolutely not. state should not kill people to show that killing people is wrong

10. Marijuana: - legalise away

11. Other widely-illegal drugs: - i don't know enough about the effects to be honest
generally i think people should be allowed do drugs in their own homes if they want but this could possibly be different so i won't say until i know more

Pherekydes · 09-01-2012 07:48PM

What about immigration? :mad:

FatherLen · 09-01-2012 07:48PM

this thread may cause an argument or twelve

MrStuffins · 09-01-2012 07:50PM

The answer to all of those issues is Roma Gypsies!

/AH

Chuck Stone · 09-01-2012 07:50PM

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.

In statutory things yes.

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 )

No. Limits have to placed on free speech.

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.

In principle, no.

4. Prostitution: Do you think prostitution should be legal?

Yes.

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?

Yes.

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.

Yes with strict time limits.

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.

Yes as long as there is no suffering involved.

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

Yes. Well regulated.

9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty?

No nay never.

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.

Full legalisation of all drugs would be my stance.

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

Full legalisation of all drugs would be my stance.

mikemac1 · 09-01-2012 07:52PM

Religion: Do you think religion has any place in documents like the constitution Yes

2. Freedom of Speech: Do you think there should be 100% free speech No

3. Censorship: Do you believe there should be any censorship of the internet or other media? Yes

4. Prostitution: Do you think prostitution should be legal? Yes

5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Do you think gay couples shoould be allowed marry and have equal marriage rights to heterosexual couples? Civil unions yes, marriage no

6. Abortion: Do you think abortion should be legal? No

7. Stem-cell research: Do you favour the use of human embryos for stem cell research, No

8. Euthanasia: Do you think voluntary euthanasia should be allowed? Yes

9. Capital Punishment: Are you in favour of the death penalty? No

10. Marijuana: Are you in favour of the legalisation of marijuana for all adults? No

11. Other widely-illegal drugs: For drugs such as cocaine, heroin, ecstasy etc. No

Coriolanus · 09-01-2012 07:52PM

Standman wrote: »

They should reduce AH to this one single thread, I think you've got it all covered there. We can all finally go home.

Missing immigration, travellers and public vs private sector.

Sindri · 09-01-2012 07:54PM

1. Secular.

2. Yes.

3. No.

4. Yes. Completely legal. For practical reasons.

5. Yes.

6. Yes.

7. Stem cell research yes. Embryonic stem cell research yes but that will be irrelevant soon enough.

8. Yes.

9. No.

10. Yes. Its illegality contributes to organised crime.

11. Illegal. They are highly addictive and there use is not as widespread as marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol and do not contribute as mush money to criminals. But we should put our resources into rehab clinics as users relapse less and it is cheaper. Also the likes of heroin we should be buying the raw material, such as from Afghanistan so Islamists are not funded from it and we get cheap morphine and the farmers get a decent wage. It would also cut supply to criminals.

44leto · 09-01-2012 07:55PM

All yes up to the legalise drugs bit.

There are good arguments for both sides of the debate to legalise drug, but I say no, we have enough problems with the legal drugs.

Jess16 · 09-01-2012 07:56PM

Forgot the old Social Welfare chestnut you novice!

Temptamperu · 09-01-2012 07:57PM

1. Religion:Has no place in the modern world, feel free to worship but keep it oit of the law, schools and politics

2. Freedom of Speech: Freedom of speech is something we get when we are about 3 or 4 years old and I should be allowed say what I want when I want

3. Censorship: Nobody has the right to tell you what you can and cant watch/listen too

4. Prostitution: Should be legal to make it safer for the ladies/boys who are put in some dangerous situations.

5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Anyone who wants to raise kids should be allowed raise kids

6. Abortion: Should be legalised.

7. Stem-cell research: should be legalised

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

9. Capital Punishment: No

10. Marijuana: yes, good for revenue and tourism

11. Other widely-illegal drugs: yes because of the above.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 09-01-2012 07:58PM

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.

No religious references should be in government documents. Society shouldn't and couldn't be completely secular as people should be free to practice whichever religion they please, so long as it doesn't impinge on anyone else's rights.

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 )

100% free speech is impossible and impractical. Yes to free speech in regards to uncovering political corruption. No in regards to yelling "FIRE!" in the cinema as a joke.

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.

Yes in regards to child porn, those Russian hammer killer videos, Iraqi beheadings etc.

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.

Yes it should be only so that it can become a regulated industry where the prostitutes can be protected by law from being abused/raped etc.

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?

Yes to both. No question.

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.

Yes. I also think counseling should be provided by the state for anyone who's in the position of having to abort their kid. Before and after the deed

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.

Yes.

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

Yes. As an intelligent, sentient being it should be my right to decide if I don't want to live in pain anymore if I have a terminal illness. Procedures should be performed by doctors after meeting with either the patient of his/her family if the patient is not of sound mind.

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. It is never appropriate.

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.

I think it should be made totally legal for adults to buy it. It should also be regulated with distribution control taken away from criminal gangs.

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

Legal to reduce the risk of even more dangerous and toxic chemicals being mixed with them.

And that's what I think about everything.

AnonoBoy · 09-01-2012 07:59PM

There's a light switch in the hallway down to the bathroom in my house. Nobody has any clue what it does but I have an irrestistible compulsion to flick it every time I go past it.

I have no time to consider any other pressing issues until I figure out what that feckin' switch does.

MrStuffins · 09-01-2012 08:01PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

There's a light switch in the hallway down to the bathroom in my house. Nobody has any clue what it does but I have an irrestistible compulsion to flick it every time I go past it.

I have no time to consider any other pressing issues until I figure out what that feckin' switch does.

It's probably a switch for a light.

That's probably why it's called a light switch! :pac:

We had one of those too though. We had our house re-wired a few years ago and I asked the electrician what it was for and where it led.

he said it led nowhere :eek:

mackg · 09-01-2012 08:02PM

+1 to what Chuck said.

But isn't saying no to free speech and no to censorship kind of contradictory?
I'm open to correction here.

HalloweenJack · 09-01-2012 08:02PM

Religion: Freedom of worship, yes, but no legal position for any religion.

Freedom of Speech: 100%, if people have stupid opinions, debate them on them. Silencing them is stupid and undemocratic.

Censorship: Meh, there should be warnings, i.e. "what you see might cause offence or distress" but it should be the person's choice to continue from there.

Prostitution: Yes, as long as the prostitutes aren't being trafficked, etc. As with drugs, regulation would make it a safer industry.

Same-sex marriage/adoption: Yep, no problem whatsoever with these.

Abortion: I'm pro-choice.

Stem-cell research: If it can help end people's suffering, yes.

Euthanasia: See above.

Capital Punishment: For some repeated offenders (rapists or child abusers) or serial killers, it should be used, some people forfeit their right to life by torturing others.

Marijuana: 100% legalisation.

Other widely-illegal drugs: Any drug that does as much or less damage than alcohol and/or tobacco should be legal. I'm not so sure about stronger drugs, though I'd imagine regulation would help lessen the dangers.

robman60 wrote:

11. I am against the legalisation of other drugs. I think they should be kept illegal, as although people can still get drugs quite easily from dealers, the legal availability would be bad for society I think.

Because drug dealers are such upstanding members of society? :rolleyes:

brummytom · 09-01-2012 08:05PM

1. Religion: Though I'm a practicing Catholic myself, I don't think Religion should really have any place in law

2. Freedom of Speech: Yes

3. Censorship: It depends on the content. If it's not horrific then yes.

4. Prostitution: Yes

5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Yes, no.

6. Abortion: No, unless the mother's life is in danger

7. Stem-cell research: No

8. Euthanasia: No

9. Capital Punishment: No

10. Marijuana: Yes

11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Illegal

amacachi · 09-01-2012 08:06PM

Chuck Stone wrote: »

In statutory things yes.No. Limits have to placed on free speech.

This sums up my view on how free speech should be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFd5Cci_pE4

blatantrereg · 09-01-2012 08:07PM

1. Strongly favour secular society

2. Freedom of speech on political matters. There is such a thing as taste and privacy though.

3. Approve of censorship in the name of taste and privacy but in most cases against.

4. Prostitution: Dont know or care.

5. Strongly favour equal rights for gays

6. Abortion: Strongly favour legalisation of abortion.

7. Stem-cell research: I favour this

8. Euthanasia: Yes I approve of its legality.

9. Capital Punishment: I am strongly against the death penalty because the legal system is far from perfect so captial punishment = wrongful executions, and this sort of institutionalised violence is as chilling as the most loathsome crimes in any case.

10. Marijuana: No strong feelings either way. Certainly favour decriminalisation anyway. Pointless prosecuting people for possession of small amounts.

11. Apparently decrominalisation in Portugal has led to great decreases in drug use across the board. So that seems like the best approach.

mattjack · 09-01-2012 08:09PM

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 )

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?

My stances:

1. I think religion has a place in society for those who want to be religious, but I feel its inclusion in law is outdated. Having it as part of the inauguration ceremony for the president makes it somewhat of an imposed thing, rather than a voluntary thing. Religion is completely subjective and should be kept that way I think.

2. I think 100% free speech should be allowed. The country belongs to the people and people should be allowed say whatever they want.

4. I couldn't care less really. Personally, i wouldn't use a prostitute, but I don't think it should be illegal if someone wants to. It should be highly monitored, though, to ensure the welfare of the "workers".

5. I am in favour of same-sex marriage and equal rights for gay couples. I think adoption within same sex couples needs some research, although I can't foresee any issues with it. I'm not completely convinced about it though.

6. I am anti-abortion. I think it is one of, if not the greatest injustice in society today. I cannot even put into words how opposed I am to abortion. I feel it cheapens life hugely, targetting humans without a voice. How killing something with a beating heart, and a cry (especially if it's a late-term abortion) can be seen as just is beyond me. I think it should be criminally punishable too. In the case of rape, it's particularly tough, but I think that the mother should be encouraged to continue to term and offer the baby up for adoption once the baby is born if the mother doesn't want to keep her child. Shocking to believe that there's an abortion every second. Aklll these kids who never got a chance at life at all, I really think it's unjust.

7. I'm not in favour of stem cell research. I've read of the potential medical benefits, but I'm still against the destruction of human embryos. It's definitely one of the tougher moral issues because of the possible benefits, but I'm still opposed to it.

8. I'm indifferent. I think it's better that it isn't legal as people would consider it much more quickly I think. I wouldn't actively oppose if it were made legal, but I'm not an advocate either.

9. I'm against the death penalty. I think the eye for an eye theory is archaic and wrong. Life imprisonment makes the person really think of their crimes, even if it incurrs extra expense on the state.

10. I am pro-marijuana. I think it's ludicrous that alcohol and tobacco are perfectly legal, yet marijuana is portrayed by authorities as some sort of destroyer of lives. Legalising marijuana would also reduce funding to organised crime organisations, also helping society I guess.

11. I am against the legalisation of other drugs. I think they should be kept illegal, as although people can still get drugs quite easily from dealers, the legal availability would be bad for society I think.

So yeah, feel free to voice your own opinion. You don't have to give an opinion on all of these, just choose any you're interested in.

I removed number three for you. Censorship and all that.

Micky Dolenz · 09-01-2012 08:11PM

Yes for all.

minidazzler · 09-01-2012 08:11PM

1. Religion: Has no place in a countries constitution, freedom to practice it is vital but no one religion should have prominence over another and things like Communions and such should not take up school time. The Catholic Church shouldn't have any say in Public School, only the private schools they actually run.

2. Freedom of Speech: One should be allowed to say and do what one wants as long as it doesn't physically or mentally harm other people. (no pictures of mangled corpses to get attention.

3. Censorship: No censorship ever on the internet it should be a freezone. Though those caught downloading things like CP should be severely punished.

4. Prostitution: Fully legal and regulated, street-walking shouldn't be allowed though. It's unsafe and leaves a bad impression.

5. Same-sex marriage/adoption: Complete legality, the only difference I see is that they like someone like themselves, if they love each other they should be allowed to marry.

6. Abortion: Fully legal, not many questions asked, just what a doctor needs to know to know if the woman wants to go through with it.

7. Stem-cell research: Most of the arguments holding it back are religious ones, they have no bearing on science, do it.

8. Euthanasia: Your own body, if you wanna die and have someone to help you get a legal document together and ye should be good to go. A Psychologist should be consulted to ensure the person is in a fit state of mind to make that decision.

9. Capital Punishment: In favour of it, plenty of people deserve to die for the crimes they commit.

10. Marijuana: Complete legalization, sold in a pub-like environment only though, basically to keep under 18's out. It's my body I will decide what I want in it.

11. Other widely-illegal drugs: Legal, all of them, it's my body I will decide what I want in it.

Chuck Stone · 09-01-2012 08:14PM

mackg wrote: »

+1 to what Chuck said.

But isn't saying no to free speech and no to censorship kind of contradictory?
I'm open to correction here.

Hmm... true.

When I was answering the censorship question I was thinking of the internet being captured and controlled by govts/corporations under the guise of protecting the public (which would be bollocks).

When I was answering the freedom of speech question I was thinking of how some people incite others to hatred and violence.

I haven't developed my thinking enough on the free speech thingy yet tbh. Absolute free speech sounds okay in principle but seems impractical if not dangerous in reality. Will need to re3ad around it a bit more.

Rothmans · 09-01-2012 08:15PM

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.

Should be completely separate from each other.

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 )

Against complete freedom. Incitement of hatred and all that jazz.

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 to a limited extent. Agree with what Frada said.

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.

Regulation couldn't do any harm.

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?

In favour.

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.

Generally against abortion, save the exceptions outlined in X v AG.

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.

Can only see benefits to stem-cell research.

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

If the person is of sound mind and body, and if performed by a doctor, and regulated properly.

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

Completely in favour. Sick of reading about violent scumbag criminals getting slaps on the risk for serious violent crimes, then re-offending and re-offending. The likes of these ought to receive fitting punishment, for the sake of justice and in the interests of the law abiding citizen.

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.

Some people argue that marijuana is a gateway drug. If this is legalised won't the supposed gate-way effect be reduced as when a person moves on from marijuana to harder drugs, nothing changes, in that both will be illegal. However, if marijuana is legalised, a person would then be crossing the line of legality, thus disincentivising the transition to harder drugs.

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

I'm again' it.

Eve_Dublin · 09-01-2012 08:24PM

1. Religion:

Completely secular state but freedom to practise religion.

2. Freedom of Speech:

Not 100%, no.

3. Censorship:

In some cases, I believe there needs to be. Child pornography, for example.

4. Prostitution:

Yes.

5. Same-sex marriage/adoption:

The should be allowed the exact same rights at hetrosexuals.

6. Abortion:

Yes but with a strict time limit.

7. Stem-cell research:

Yes.

8. Euthanasia:

Yes. If the person is of sound mind, they should be able to choose their fate.

9. Capital Punishment:

Never.

10. Marijuana:

Legalised.

11. Other widely-illegal drugs:

Legalised.

AH: What is your Stance on These Social Issues.

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