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  1. tomp33's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    Legalize
    -Euthanasia

    Illegal
    -Smoking in public, second hand smoke at bus stop is just gross.
    -The only meat available being halal, if they can choose to eat halal, I want to be able to not eat halal. I dont want blessed food.
    -Burka's...*braces oneself for negative rep onslaught* I agree with France's laws regarding them in England, just dont see how you can see to drive etc in them??
  2. jenni00004's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    Make Abortion illegal.

    there is no justification for killing a baby in the womb
  3. No Future's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by Dr. Bassman)
    I wasn't directly addressing you.

    It's got nothing to do with risks vs benefits. It's about liberty. Who the hell is anyone to say that I can't fill my body with crap up if I want to? I can legally drink myself to death, eat fast food everyday, overdose on painkillers etc. so why can't I take other drugs?

    If you think the benefits don't outweigh the benefits then it's quite simple, don't take them! I like smoking, I like drinking but I don't do either of them because I know they're bad for me. I can make those decisions for myself because I'm not a moron and if someone doesn't care about their health then they should have the right to smoke and drink as they please! It's absurd that you can call someone a criminal for something that only directly harms them.
    So you think heroin and cocaine should be legal then?
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by jismith1989)
    Not gonna happen, the venture capitalists who own Wonga donate too much to the Conservatives. We are the only country in the EU (if I remember rightly; if not, we're one of only a few) not to have a maximum rate of interest though.

    No, I just lean out of the window when I feel the urge coming.
    You mean a maximum rate of interest set by law.

    The actual maximum is set by the market. If they price too highly they will suffer.
  5. No Future's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by SoulfulBoy)
    So cannabis has benefits, eh? :rolleyes:
    yes, it does
  6. tomp33's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by jenni00004)
    Make Abortion illegal.

    there is no justification for killing a baby in the womb
    So someone who has been raped has to have a kid they dont even want??
    Its not killing anyway.
  7. Dave454's Avatar
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    I'd like to see Piers Morgan made illegal.
  8. Hollsy44's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    Cannabis - legal!
    Anything to do with offshore bank accounts / tax evasion should be cracked down on more.
    In my humble opinion
  9. Dr. Bassman's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by No Future)
    So you think heroin and cocaine should be legal then?
    Of course.
  10. jenni00004's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by tomp33)
    So someone who has been raped has to have a kid they dont even want??
    Its not killing anyway.
    so you would rather kill it because 'u dnt want it' than give it up for adoption after you've given birth to it so at least it will be cared for.

    abortion is a process whereby they terminate the life a baby - my friend it is killing.
    Last edited by jenni00004; 12-04-2012 at 17:14.
  11. tomp33's Avatar
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    (Original post by jenni00004)
    so you would you rather kill it because 'u dnt want it' than give it up for abortion after you've given birth to it so at least it will be cared for.

    abortion is a process whereby they terminate the life a baby - my friend it is killing.
    It is a foetus. A bunch of cells entirely dependent on its mother.
    I agree with abortion until point of viability, when it can survive without it's mother, its classed as a person.
    Also "just give it up" would not be as easy as you seem to think. They have to go through the pain of giving birth and seeing this child and being preggo for 9 months and constantly reminded of the ordeal.
    There aren't enough people willing to adopt either+ loads more kids in care means increase in taxes.

    Your very narrow minded... I would like to see you talk to people I have known in situations where they had to decide.
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by Greenlaner)
    Seriously? Dont you think that would just encourage criminals to act with even more impunity? And why should anybody be forced to just allow some piece of trash to take their hard earned, possibly even treasured or sentimental possessions without putting up a fight? If a burglar doesnt want to get stabbed or shot then he shouldnt have decided to become a burglar in the first place, its as simple as that.
    The point being that regardless of being a burglar, they are still human, and thus their well-being is more important than any property. It is an absolute for me that humans should always be put before property.
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by TheDefiniteArticle)
    The point being that regardless of being a burglar, they are still human, and thus their well-being is more important than any property. It is an absolute for me that humans should always be put before property.
    Agreed. In this scenario, it should only be legal to hurt someone who is hurting you. If they are just stealing your stuff, you shouldnt be able to hurt or kill them.
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by tomp33)
    It is a foetus. A bunch of cells entirely dependent on its mother.
    I agree with abortion until point of viability, when it can survive without it's mother, its classed as a person.
    Also "just give it up" would not be as easy as you seem to think. They have to go through the pain of giving birth and seeing this child and being preggo for 9 months and constantly reminded of the ordeal.
    There aren't enough people willing to adopt either+ loads more kids in care means increase in taxes.

    Your very narrow minded... I would like to see you talk to people I have known in situations where they had to decide.
    a babys heart beat develops at around 18-21 days- the baby has a heartbeat and therefore it is alive

    if you truly do not want the baby, you would feel sooo much better giving it up for adoption than killing it - even if its not going to be adopted at the end of the day you have given it a chance to grow and live his or her dreams - everyone is born to earth to be someone great - God has a purpose and plan for everyone borned to this earth

    oh so bcoz of taxes your gonna kill it , nahhh mate thats just wrong
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    Legalise:

    Incest in terms of siblings (no personal reasons, but as long as they prevent genetic damages by using preservatives I do not see how the state has any right to intervene in the consensual private affairs of two independent, grown-up individuals)

    Euthanasia (it's no ones right to decide against the will of someone who suffers and wants to die)

    Prohibit:

    Smoking in public (it harms everyone around to an extent which comes close to corporal injury, especially children exposed to their parents' smoking habits)

    Drinking whilst pregnant (pretty much self-explanatory)

    American English (makes me want to cut my wrists)
    Last edited by Sir Fox; 12-04-2012 at 17:29.
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by jenni00004)
    a babys heart beat develops at around 18-21 days- the baby has a heartbeat and therefore it is alive

    if you truly do not want the baby, you would feel sooo much better giving it up for adoption than killing it - even if its not going to be adopted at the end of the day you have given it a chance to grow and live his or her dreams - everyone is born to earth to be someone great - God has a purpose and plan for everyone borned to this earth

    oh so bcoz of taxes your gonna kill it , nahhh mate thats just wrong
    I never said because of taxes as a reason on its own.
    And now I see the reason for your stupid narrow mind.
    Your religious.
    I refuse to argue with religious people about abortion.
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by No Future)
    yes, it does
    What benefits it has for people? 'Feeling good/high' does not count as benefit, btw.
  18. No Future's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by SoulfulBoy)
    What benefits it has for people? 'Feeling good/high' does not count as benefit, btw.
    Why does that not count as a benefit?
  19. SoulfulBoy's Avatar
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    (Original post by No Future)
    Why does that not count as a benefit?
    There are so many things that do that AND are not harmless for people. So cannabis has no advantage.
  20. No Future's Avatar
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    Re: What things do you want to see made legal/illegal?
    (Original post by Dr. Bassman)
    Of course.

    You say people should have freedom to do as they please.


    In this case why have any laws at all?
    Last edited by No Future; 12-04-2012 at 17:39.
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