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Why I Think the EU Should Create an European Army
I generally don't like the idea of building up large armies (whether national or international). It encourages leaders around the world to engage in an arms race, which I find very dangerous and... Society & Politics
Freedom of Speech Does Not Mean Freedom From Consequences
Great MyTake! I think what a lot of anti-PC advocates on the political right don't understand is that the freedom of speech is intended precisely for the kind of speech you DON'T agree with. I see... Society & Politics
My 10 Most Controversial & Unpopular Opinions
Nice MyTake :-). 1) I completely disagree. I believe a regulated form of abortion should be legal. People who are already suffering shouldn't be criminalized. And research shows that making... Society & Politics
The Meaning of LGBTQ
Very good take! Society & Politics
Truly Affordable Healthcare
Are you getting paid by right-wing think tanks to write all these Ayn Rand MyTakes? The cheapest and best health insurance is universal health as practiced by Northern European countries. Not only... Society & Politics
The Great Debate: Experiences With Feminism
First of all: thank you and kudos for being so calm and mature about this. Most people on GaG aren't capable to talk about feminism like normal adults. Personally, I consider myself a feminist... Society & Politics
My Opinion on Animal Rights Activists and Hunters
I don't have anything against hunters as long as they hunt for the right reasons and as long as they don't hunt endangered species. I am a very strong supporter of animal rights and I believe... Society & Politics
Here's Why Women Were Never Oppressed in Western History
There are several things you got completely wrong here. First of all, you treat the system of patriarchy as though it was inescapable and "natural". This is of course not true. There have been... Society & Politics
"The Hotttest Places in Hell Are Reserved For Those, Who In a Period Of Moral Crisis, Maintain Their Neutrality. " - Dante
In theory, I completely agree with you. Our world would definitely be a better place if people always spoke out for the weak rather than staying quiet and not doing anything. Unfortunately, in... Society & Politics
Bring Back Home Economics!
We actually have a mandatory home economics class for both boys and girls in my country from 1st grade elementary (age 7) all the way up to the end of secondary school (age 15). During the first 6... Society & Politics
Disproving the Gender Pay Gap
Actually, the gender pay gap still exists but it is smaller than usually claimed. For example in Germany, a study found that women earn less than men due to factors as the ones you've mentioned... Society & Politics
Top 5 Place/Countries I Want To Visit Someday
They are all very nice places except from Dubai. Sorry Dubai people but I don't get what's cool about it. I don't get why people go there. It's literally a bunch of skyscrapers built into a... Society & Politics
12 Things People Like to Argue About and my Opinions on Them
Just a side note but something I can't keep to myself: I've mentioned this on a different MyTake before but this illustration of left-right (politics) is terrible. There's SO much wrong with it.... Society & Politics
America, R-E-L-A-X!
What's wrong with protesting if you disagree with something? I thought that was a constitutional right in the US? You know, the right wingers are so funny. They always talk shit about how they... Society & Politics
5 Things Only American GAG Users Can Understand
1. This is true for most countries. You're Irish? Oh, you must be a heavy drinker, huh? You're Chinese? So you shower like once a year. You're Thai? Definitely a HIV-infested hooker, possibly some... Society & Politics
Why as a Man with Leftist Values, I Hate the Modern Left
I think I can see where you're coming from. I agree with your first point but not really with your second. One of the problems (if you will) about the "internet left" is that it's highly... Society & Politics
The Hypocrisy on Both Sides of the Political Spectrum
I'm sorry but that first meme or graphic or whatever you call it is extremely inaccurate. Neither is fascism a progression (further right) than Nazism, nor is anarchism a progression (further... Society & Politics
A Girls' Guide to Staying Safe at Night
A lot of these things are true for guys as well I would say. I am myself disabled and thus at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to self-defense, similar to most women. One thing I learned to... Society & Politics
Breastfeeding: Why Is It So Controversial?
Getting upset by seeing boobs in public is one of the most ridiculous things in the world. I think breastfeeding is great and every mother should freely and openly do it. Screw the idiot haters.... Society & Politics
Racism Isn't What You Think...Here's What Racism Really Means
I generally agree with all of that... I just feel a little uneasy about this whole affirmative action topic. I think I can understand both sides and their arguments. If America got rid of... Society & Politics