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Reply 500

aoxa

Original post by zimbo97

So democracy isn't a human right? Stupid people should not be allowed to vote...maybe really intelligent people should get 2 or 3 votes? Depending on their IQ ofc.
I'm sorry but seriously, that is ludicrous.

Stopping someone for voting because of what you perceive to be false views on Thatcher would cover upwards of a third of the electorate...

Also don't you think it's a bit unfair that there would be a strong correlation between people who have money and received a good education and those who were very poor and so had to go to the local comp?

I mean I hope you realise that these views are crazier than any of the kinda things the Tea Party/Sarah Palin would come up with.

I never said stupid people shouldn't vote. When I said a 'basic IQ test', I mean extremely basic - ensuring people have the basic knowledge to make an informed choice about who to vote for. I would never call anyone 'stupid' anyways. Yes, there are varying degrees of intelligence, but let's say, for example, a person with learning disabilities, this person should have a basic education enough to be able to make an informed decision about who to vote for and what each party offers them.

As for the false views on Thatcher, I think you misunderstood me. The person who was interviewed had only second hand knowledge on what Thatchers ruling was like. This person was very pro-labour, and admitted to having very little political knowledge other than what their parents had passed down - which was obviously a very biased view. I'm using this as an example as to why people should be given politics lessons - at least the basics so they know what party offers them what they want etc.

Money has nothing to do with it. People in this country are entitled to a free education. Yes, some places have better free education than others, but this doesn't change the fact that people who have the motivation to learn, can.

Reply 501

Tiger Rag

Original post by Mezza362

Literally any circumstance with absolutely no exceptions

So, you'd be happy to leave a a child without a mother? How caring of you. :frown:

Reply 502

BefuddledPenguin

I'm an antitheist, I find the concept of a theistic deity actively offensive.

Reply 503

Lady Comstock

Original post by Jgco2chem

That loving the same sex is not natural

Neither is the computer you are using to spout such nonsense.

Reply 504

Anonymous #2

I don't think Katie Hopkins is as awful as people make her out to be. She has said some stupid stuff before but I think she just does it for a reaction. She's not all bad.

Reply 505

zimbo97

Original post by SBKA

I don't believe Afghanistan was a 'success', wars very rarely are. I also don't believe it was the massive failure that many seem desperate to make it out to be.

ISIS are not exactly respecting Iraq's sovereignty at the moment, and Iraq would welcome further intervention from forces such as the Britain and the US. I am not claiming that the war would be easy, far from it, but what is the alternative?

Carry on with assisting Iraq through training troops and airstrikes, but not full scale deployment of troops.

Why is it the West's job to intervene anyway?

Reply 506

Blazar

Original post by Asklepios

Just because my view is unpopular doesn't mean it's nonsense, as I have backed it up. I know this is very controversial, but that's the point of this thread, no? And how does being in medical school make any difference, am I not able to hold any views?

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The medical definition of "disease" is as follows: "Deviation from, or disruption to, the normal function of any body part, tissue or organ" (from Medical Dictionary). Homosexuality does not satisfy any of the criteria stated in the definition of "disease", and so cannot be pathological.

Being a medical student means that you're expected to have knowledge of what constitutes a medical problem and what doesn't. Just as it would be ridiculous for me, an astrophysics student, to post on a public forum telling people that I sincerely believed that the Sun was actually an alien spaceship, it's ridiculous for you to say that a particular sexual orientation is a disease and expect people to take you seriously.

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Reply 507

SBKA

Original post by zimbo97

Carry on with assisting Iraq through training troops and airstrikes, but not full scale deployment of troops.

Why is it the West's job to intervene anyway?

It is not our job, but we do have the resources that are required. Who else is capable of helping? I agree with you that it would preferable if Iraq led the way in terms of a ground offensive, but at this current stage they are not up to the job and every day we delay more innocent people are killed and ISIS get stronger.

I hope that I am proven wrong and that western countries will not need to put boots on the ground.

Reply 508

Tillybop

Original post by TheTruthTeller

Hey guys,

As the title says, what is the view you hold deemed most "controversial" in this society we live in today in Britain?

I don't agree with modern feminism. It offers nothing to either gender.

That pretty much can't be said on TSR :ninja:

Reply 509

goobypls

Cats > dogs ....u wot

Reply 510

Asexual Demigod

Original post by Asklepios

To encourage more people (especially from poorer backgrounds) to enter higher education. A more educated population is a better one.

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You do realise that the student loan is more than enough to cover the costs of university? And some poorer students are eligible for bursaries.

Reply 511

alexschmalex

Original post by binarythoughts

Finally another ailurophobe! Or maybe you're not scared and just disgusted.

Haha yes, more disgusted than scared of them, I just find being followed around by an attention seeking cat one of the most annoying things ever :tongue:

Reply 512

littleangel9914

That Islam is opressive to women.
Personally I don't see why its so controversial but it appears to be.

Reply 513

SerLorasTyrell

Original post by Asexual Demigod

You do realise that the student loan is more than enough to cover the costs of university? And some poorer students are eligible for bursaries.

If your families income is above the threshold then £4750 is often not enough to even afford accommodation at a lot of uni's.

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Reply 514

Asklepios

Original post by Blazar

If the normal function of the limbic system is to 'find the opposite gender attractive in order to facilitate sexual reproduction,' then surely homosexuality is a disruption to this function?

Being a medical student means that you're expected to have knowledge of what constitutes a medical problem and what doesn't. Just as it would be ridiculous for me, an astrophysics student, to post on a public forum telling people that I sincerely believed that the Sun was actually an alien spaceship, it's ridiculous for you to say that a particular sexual orientation is a disease and expect people to take you seriously.

It is my carefully considered viewpoint. However, it isn't officially classified as a disease any more, and I wouldn't let my viewpoint affect my practice. Even if it was recognised as a disease, there is no significant associated morbidity (assuming the person is happy being homosexual) so no intervention would be required.

Reply 515

SophieSmall

Original post by Mezza362

Literally any circumstance with absolutely no exceptions

Lol k.

So if the mothers life is at risk from carrying the fetus, you would rather both the mother and fetus died?

So intelligent, such logic.

Reply 516

Lady Comstock

Original post by Asklepios

If the normal function of the limbic system is to 'find the opposite gender attractive in order to facilitate sexual reproduction,' then surely homosexuality is a disruption to this function?

But surely the fact that heterosexual couples engage in non-reproductive activities is also a "disruption" to this function? Or else the fact that they don't feel an overwhelming urge to have reproductive sex when getting close means that the function isn't purely for reproductive sex?

Reply 517

LadyMede

I absolutely detest Custard Creams :ninja2:

Reply 518

Joshalos

Original post by LadyMede

I absolutely detest Custard Creams :ninja2:

I could tolerate almost every other view on this thread, but this? This really takes the biscuit.

Reply 519

Ursa

People should only be punished for their actions, not for their opinions or views.

No-one should complain about those representing them in government if they have not voted at all. (But still see above)

Although the death penalty/euthanasia could be beneficial in certain situations, legalising them would probably be a bad idea as it could be very difficult to avoid controversy or deaths of innocent/unconsenting people.

There should be more opportunities for children to learn musical instruments in schools and more scholarship opportunities for universities, particularly but not exclusively for those who are financially challenged.