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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 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
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
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
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
Stop Abusing The Word Feminism
Great MyTake. Unfortunately, most of the people on the internet yelling and screaming about feminism have never even cared to open a book written by an actual feminist. Oh god, they'd have to do... Society & Politics
10 Things You Should Absolutely Never Do During a Debate
Good list. Specifically for the Americans on here I have to add one point when debating with foreigners as myself: don't swear so much. I have noticed (both in real life when I lived in the US and... Society & Politics
7 Things I Hate About High School
I was always bad at math but I have to disagree with you on your point about calculus. Can math classes be annoying? Absolutely. Are they still important even if you don't become a mathematician?... Society & Politics
If We Want An Honest Discussion About Race, We Need to Listen to People of All Races
While I generally consider it a good thing to "have a conversation" about important issues in a society, Americans of all racial backgrounds are taking this whole race-topic completely overboard.... Society & Politics
Meat Eating vs. Veganism: A Detailed Rant
- Yes, I eat corpses, I don't deny that. I also don't really mind. It doesn't offend me when people tell me that I'm eating a corpse because you're right, that's what I do. - I completely agree... Society & Politics
Explaining Conservatism to Liberals: A Centrist's Perspective
The mistake that fiscal conservatives tend to make is that they believe that "less government" is an ur-conservative idea. It's not. In its most radical version, anarchism, the idea is actually... Society & Politics
Every Girl is a Bitch: The Art of Being Shallow and Rejecting Men
I think you're confusing "men" with "chauvinist macho assholes". The second group is a part of the first group but not every man is a chauvinist macho asshole. I can honestly and proudly say... Society & Politics
