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"But the difference is, here we have the means to educate ourselves freely of other religions. I don't think such folks in the middle east have such freedom there."
Iraq was one of the leading countries in the middle east in terms of knowledge and education.
That and we're very free to learn about other religions in the US, bu so few people actually do. Hence the continued bickering between them all.
I'm a big fan of required theology courses in schools. I think the biggest weakness we have as adults is a lack of understanding of our own history and each other.
Iraq was one of the leading countries in the middle east in terms of knowledge and education.
That and we're very free to learn about other religions in the US, bu so few people actually do. Hence the continued bickering between them all.
I'm a big fan of required theology courses in schools. I think the biggest weakness we have as adults is a lack of understanding of our own history and each other.
Sounds like a boring class. I hate history enough. Maybe I'll be a big fan in a few years, though.
I'm very Pro-Kerry. This debate is on fire!
I'm Pro-Kerry because I'm so anti-Bush it's disgusting. And if I could vote (I'll be 18 in February, dammit!), I wouldn't even consider voting for Nader. And we all know Bush is going to win anyway. UGH.
I'm Pro-Kerry because I'm so anti-Bush it's disgusting. And if I could vote (I'll be 18 in February, dammit!), I wouldn't even consider voting for Nader. And we all know Bush is going to win anyway. UGH.
Just watched the debate... some people said that Kerry needed to win by knock out, and although I think he didn't exactly whoop Bush's ass, he still managed to be more firm on his issues than Bush, who seemed quite nervous in some of his answers and who stumbled more while trying to give answers.
"But the difference is, here we have the means to educate ourselves freely of other religions. I don't think such folks in the middle east have such freedom there."
Iraq was one of the leading countries in the middle east in terms of knowledge and education.
Oh really? Well, I stand corrected then!
That and we're very free to learn about other religions in the US, bu so few people actually do. Hence the continued bickering between them all.
The republicans won't budge, so the hope is in the remaining 50 or so percent.
I'm a big fan of required theology courses in schools. I think the biggest weakness we have as adults is a lack of understanding of our own history and each other.
Agreed. Kids need to be theologically educated properly, and they need to know that asking questions is okay! But I just don't see such a thing happening soon, unfortunately. Ignorance has been bliss throughout the ages.
I'm very Pro-Kerry. This debate is on fire!
I'm Pro-Kerry because I'm so anti-Bush it's disgusting. And if I could vote (I'll be 18 in February, dammit!), I wouldn't even consider voting for Nader. And we all know Bush is going to win anyway. UGH.
Really? I'll be 18 in February too. I bet you that I'm older, though. Fifty bucks.
hmm...I feel bad for Nader...he's not on every ballot in the U.S. I don't think that's fair...I don't know about you but, I would like to abolish all political parties so there wouldn't be so much bickering..each candiate would represent themselves and not a party..people then, wouldn't be pressured to have certain ideals because it doesn't go with what the party stands for....I also think you shouldn't have to register which party you're under when voting...I say it shoulnd't matter...just allow the person to vote and not have them have to state what party they're under....
I'm only 14, but where I live, most people are for Kerry. In fact, if they see a pro-Bush person, it's very likely they'll go stalking the person taunting "evil" at them. Or maybe my friends are just strange...Ah, yes, i think that's it.
I go to a catholic school. There are 2 demacrates in the school. One of them tried to but a kerry edwards sticker on his locker and almost got beat up. We now can not put anything politcal in our lockers. I'm for bush only because he stands for most of the same things that i believe in and he dosen't flip flop like Kerry has. But I can't vote yet.
" Sounds like a boring class. I hate history enough. Maybe I'll be a big fan in a few years, though. "
How old are you? History *does* suck even up into college.
The problem is that we don't actually teach history. We just teach some facts and dates out of a shallow book.
If you are still in highschool (or are of any age, for that matter), I strongly recommend you pick up the book 'Lies my Teacher Taught me' (you can find it on Amazon).
A great book, and, sadly, NOT required reading in highschool...as it should be.
How old are you? History *does* suck even up into college.
The problem is that we don't actually teach history. We just teach some facts and dates out of a shallow book.
If you are still in highschool (or are of any age, for that matter), I strongly recommend you pick up the book 'Lies my Teacher Taught me' (you can find it on Amazon).
A great book, and, sadly, NOT required reading in highschool...as it should be.
Wow...lots of young'uns! If you're interested in this stuff (as you should be...I regrettably wasn't until later in life), get involved with FairVote.org -- one of the few political groups actively pushing to change our entire voting system so that it is not continually unbalanced in favour of the two party system.
I also think you shouldn't have to register which party you're under when voting...I say it shoulnd't matter...just allow the person to vote and not have them have to state what party they're under....
You don't have to register with one party in order to vote.
If you want to vote in a primary, then yes. But for all general elections, including the one in November, you do not.
but you have to state your party
No,
you
do
not
have
to
state
your
party.
I just filled a voter registration card that gave the option of "undeclared." Believe me, I have experience in this crazy democratic process we call "voting," and I have never been forced to register with a party to partake.*
*As previously mentioned, primary elections generally DO require registering. But when I voted in a state caucus this spring, I did not have to register.
you
do
not
have
to
state
your
party.
I just filled a voter registration card that gave the option of "undeclared." Believe me, I have experience in this crazy democratic process we call "voting," and I have never been forced to register with a party to partake.*
*As previously mentioned, primary elections generally DO require registering. But when I voted in a state caucus this spring, I did not have to register.