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Are you really saying that every time in history that anyone has stood up to defend themselves or others from superior force, regardless of that person's religious beliefs, it was the Christian God who let them do it? No, and I don't think I said anything that would lead you to believe I think that...

If she were an atheist, she would be crediting her prior training and marveling the power of adrenaline. But she is not an atheist and so she credits God. If she was an atheist, that wouldn't stop God from giving her a clear mind and steady hand to prevent further killings. God is still God even if...

Yes, fight to defend yourself and other innocents, but to credit God with killing someone by saying God was calling you to do it? What sort of world DO we live in nowadays? You think this woman's view is backward. I think your view is the one that's backward. I believe it's pretty f'd up that your ...

This thread is kind of surreal for me. Maybe it is because I'm not around much, and came into the thread only recently. First, for vison: I pretty much agree with everything you wrote about children and online activities. I don't believe I've posted anything in this thread to indicate I advocate you...

I'm not saying anything. I was just doubtful of your opinion. Is that not allowed? Ok, sure, but I don't see anything in your response that indicates simple doubt of an opinion. Seems that you're saying that if I really knew 13 year olds with ADHD, I would realize they are just waiting to off thems...

Actually, yes, I know at least 2 that are currently 13. What is your point? Are you saying that thousands of 13 year olds with ADHD are killing themselves, but you just think think I don't know about it?

but the worst "mental problems" I can find her diagnosed with is ADHD. No, read carefully: the worst I could find. I read several stories found on a Google News search. In other words I couldn't swear to the authenticity of the statement, and I quite possibly could be wrong, but I hear ab...

I really do respect other opinions about this opinionated topic, but what you wrote leaves me very confused about what you disagree with; or why it would change after my kids are grown. I'm pretty sure I'll feel the same, I won't be looking for people to blame if they do something stupid. And if, Go...

Why did she go on TV? Well, there are thousands of bloggers and readers that have been convinced that she actually should be tarred and feathered. There are dozens of people who advocate charging her with a capital crime, and dozens who have advocated stalking her residence and terrorizing her famil...

Ok, I'm pretty confused. How should I cut anybody slack? By saying the Myspace incident was the sole reason for suicide? Even though my whole point is that we don't know that and can't prove it? I never said her parents were responsible. There some doubt in their version, though, especially since co...

Without room for discussion or debate, yes, they contribued. Perhaps, but she didn't leave a note. She didn't kill herself after the online exchange, but a while later. From what I've read, the FBI was not even able to find record of the "world would be better off without you," message. T...

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/03/internet.suicide/index.html Authorities say no charges will be filed. This makes a lot of sense to me. No one can even prove the Myspace events caused the girl to commit suicide. Seems like her mom scolded her for using bad language replying to "Josh," and ...

Ok, you first. You go right ahead. You're working off old news, buddy. Vastly destructive nuclear weapons have been around for a while now. Everybody was scared shitless for a while, but we've pretty much gotten over it. If you're too young and feel like you missed out on your chance to be scared sh...

Iavas, I just had to check and see what you thought of the History Channel special... Since you didn't catch it yet, I'll tell you about it. I realize you've read the "movement's" reaction to it. Maybe it's good you saw their reaction first. Because when you finally see the show, you will ...

and an example of how a killer can have his final say from beyond the grave, for those whose minds are teetering. Exactly. That's the last thing we want some unstable outcast to see - the record breaking killer looking in control and in a position of strength to dictate his rantings after he is gon...

Iavas, that's just about the dumbest thing I've ever seen you post! You haven't read many of his posts, have you? :blackeye: Seriously though, Iavas is right on the money with this one. The bare statistics don't reflect what kind of choices the subjects are making. Looking back at the (gun) murders...

What exactly is the "ordinate" amount of concern one should show toward a movement that's bent on reconstructing political and legal systems based on Biblical law? The people who fit your concern are a small fringe. Every belief has a fringe. It doesn't really have anything to do with the...

7 legged deer was tasty!

Is it just me, or does eating this thing sound like a monumentally bad idea?

I think it's just fine for the students to participate. They have parental consent (although it's not clear if the consent was for this production or just participation in the college drama class.) I also think the school is correct to not offficially sanction the activity. This day in age, one coul...

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I don't deny that there are people out there who want to hurt us.

I'd be pretty interested in who might be on that list, and if you think they've ever actually done so, or we've just been led astray by various governments.