BlueCoyote

Taliban --> mostly active in Afghanistan, created by the US (CIA) during the Cold War in order to fight against the Soviet Union. They later became radicalized because of the destruction both... Society & Politics

Absolutely no. In fact, anyone who claims different is an authoritarian idiot who clearly doesn't understand, nor cherish, democratic values. And here's why: A flag is nothing but a piece of... Society & Politics

Well, the scientific data on this matter is very clear and unequivocal: the Scandinavian prison system works the best. Recidivism rates are the lowest in the world. And that's all I really care... Society & Politics

I understand your anger and frustration. And yes, you are not homophobic or biphobic for feeling this way. There are very few cases where cheating is acceptable and this is certainly NOT one of... Society & Politics

Anarchy. Of course it depends how you define "anarchy" but the way I see it, it would be the original ("true") form of anarchy as proposed by Bakunin and Kropotkin. This type of anarchy has... Society & Politics

I don't think it is wrong. I think in certain situations it can be inappropriate in the sense that it is too informal. For example you wouldn't go to a business meeting naked. You also wouldn't go... Society & Politics

Not all do. Only a small but loud minority does. Society & Politics

I don't agree with Paglia. First of all: why is living in grass huts such a bad thing? We (modern humans) love to say how great modernity and technological advancements are. However, isn't it... Society & Politics

Not at all. Switzerland has always been the home of many foreigners and I feel like that is a part of our culture. Contrary to other European nations, Switzerland was founded on the principle of... Society & Politics

Yes, this is what scientists expect will happen if we assume there won't be any major catastrophes that wipe out humanity or a large part of it. However, it will take a long time for this process... Society & Politics

That's cleary an attempt to provoke people and you fell for the provocation. But it's okay. Nobody wants to eat vegan food anyway. That's like a Scientology café selling the canned poop of L.... Society & Politics

I totally agree with what @cipher42 has already said. It is both. I would perhaps add to her comment that the way we measure intelligence is also socially constructed... or at least socially... Society & Politics

No. Everyone should be treated with civility and respect. Forcing people into subservience contradicts this principle. Society & Politics

I think first of all we have to decide between sexual polygamy/polyandry and something called polyamory. In polygamous or polyandric relationships, it's usually one guy with many girls or vise... Society & Politics