SUPER Controversial Thread!!! (Not for the faint of heart) — Page 5

Being a survivor of both moelestation and rape, I can tell you unequivocably that it isn't the end of the world. And in NO WAY would I feel comfortable knowing that those individuals lost their lives because of those actions.

I believe that as long as the fetus is growing in the woman's body it is her choice, since the continuation of the pregnancy affects her more directly than anyone else involved. If the relationship with the impregnating male is a good one, no doubt the decision made will be mutual. If not, they had no business putting the thing there in the first place. And yes, I know some women are stupid and take up with totally inappropriate men. Better to escape before attached by children than after, though. There are too many uncared-for children in the world and in this country now. But it is a wretched form of birth control, and shouldn't be used as such. "Sentencing" them to have the children, though, is not a good nor a sane punishment.

And regarding the previous adoption discussion, I believe the criticism was of those who would only accept a newborn, when there are so many needy children. Newborns need adoption too, but not ONLY newborns do. And I wholeheartedly agree that people need to be more responsible about their reproduction, both personally and for the sake of the planet's continued existence.

Updated On: 9/25/04 at 02:28 AM

*sigh* Yeah, but that's how I feel. It disgusts me that someone sentenced to death for committing a horrible murder or murders gets to die in such a relatively easy manner.

---

Priest - don't forget the title of the thread - this is where people can express bold statements without filtering. Singingbackup was merely expressing the idea that more attention should be paid to the fact that we don't have unlimited resources, and that involves addressing the issue of how many of us there are. I have no doubt that your mother can be the poster child for humanity - BUT, she's not alone, and if this notion of unchecked breeding isn't addressed, then nature will address it for us - and that WON'T be pretty. Ever hear of AIDS?

Sometimes I think capital punishment gives the person the easy way out, making them rot around by themselves until they die (although financially killing the economy) would probably be worse.

---

People who discriminate against disco lovers should be shot!

---

Funny how you are always ready to pipe up with a nasty dissenting view yourself.

---

"I think a lot of people on Broadwayworld.com should hold the mirror up to their own face and recognize their own intolerance over other people's viewpoints."

I couldn't agree with you more, most people don't get it.

Okay guys, I may be a minority here since I'm a Republican, but the name-calling and hate PMs? I mean, really. From the people who preach tolerance. Ha.

I understand.

And I DO bring this all upon myself by debating with their beliefs, so I deserve it.

But the hypocrisy with the preaching of tolerance- really. It kills me.

EDIT: I wrote intelligence instead of tolerance. Damn. I need to go to sleep.

Updated On: 9/26/04 at 12:47 AM

Oh, I didn't say you deserve it. Some people just don't know how to express their opinions without it becoming crass and rude.

---

haha thank you Rose, someone had to say it.

---

My Controversial Statement:

I think anyone who thinks that there is a place for religion in government should get the hell out of the US.

Updated On: 9/26/04 at 12:53 AM

Are you Conservatives just completely against progress? And there's a big difference between a couple of words on our money and using religion as a means to stop others for living their lives.