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Voted "I'm opposed to it." The purpose of the law in general and the penal system in particular is first and foremost, to protect society, second to punish the guilty and third and least, to... Society & Politics

That is sort of the classic Marxist argument, but history largely refutes it. The two greatest wars in human history having been wars of either rival nationalisms, or of an ideology that placed... Society & Politics

Well, here is an interesting little statistic, almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are out of wedlock. That is a figure that would have horrified the culture little more than 30... Society & Politics

Voted B, though not quite for the reason listed on the ballot. The purpose of the law in general and the penal system in particular is first and foremost, to protect society, second to punish the... Society & Politics

Voted "right," but I always, when I see this kind of question, have to put an asterisk over it. First, to start, the terms "right," "left" and so forth, are not terribly helpful. The usage... Society & Politics

Voted "Other." As it is a bit more complicated than a simple yes/no dichotomy. Dr. Fauci is a quite able and talented scientist. That is not really the issue. Rather, it is that Americans want... Society & Politics

It remains to be seen if Mr. Chauvin is deserving of sympathy. To some degree, for sure, he is not getting a trial in the best of circumstances. However, in one sense, that is secondary. The irony... Society & Politics

Voted D - neither A nor B as the rights and needs of the child are paramount. Adding to this then that the woman is obliged to carry the life she made - absent a threat to her life - and the man... Society & Politics

Libertarianism mistakes the purposes of freedom at the most fundamental level. This while at the same time presuming that if human beings - flawed and imperfect beings at the best of times - are... Society & Politics

While the sentiment in the question is understandable, it is needlessly despairing. In fact, the epithet of "racism" has become thrown about so much that it is rapidly losing its force. The term... Society & Politics

Insofar as I did not vote for Mr. Biden, I have no regrets. Though I add that I was no fan of Mr. Trump, but as this time there were no viable write-in options I had no choice but to vote the... Society & Politics

Briefly and off the top of my head. Capital and largest city - Nicosia. In legend, it is where the Greek goddess Aphrodite came from. Former British colony - I recall that two sovereign... Society & Politics

Voted "somewhat disapprove." Actually, President Biden, so far, has not been that much different from the man who came before him. Verbal gaffes. Partisan divides. No identifiable policy agenda.... Society & Politics

Well, my girlfriend is a white woman. She always somehow seems to know when I am upset about something and will come up and hold me. Just hold me. When I get on my high horse - and I am... Society & Politics