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I personally support a laissez-faire type of goverment industry relationship. I think that in order to stay on top, American companies need to compete successfully globally, now more than ever. If our cars (like many other things) are being outsourced or simply out-done by foreign companies so be it. Americans basically started the auto industry and now the rest of the world can have it. We need to stick to what we're good at. Mainly, thinking of new ways, new innovations, and forms of travel for this new century. I think that instead of bailing out the auto industries the FED should use the money to re-vamp public transportation systems, mainly amtrak, in order to be more appealing to a larger number of commuters. If the trains were cutting edge and faster more people would commute with them. Also, put some of that money into the education systems. As American students fall more and more behind globally in the areas of math and science our future will lose its ability to create and innovate these new industries (i.e. alternative energies), something we've been good at in the past and something that we will need to continue to be good at in the future in order to maintain our status as the global superpower. Whether you agree or not, 34billion dollars is a lot of taxpayer money and the FED could do a lot of other, more beneficial, things with it. Bottom line; I dont want my tax dollars going to private industries because it makes the $US lose its value globally, which is exactly what we've been seeing over the past couple of years.
Well, I know Thom wouldn't appreciate it but I think that Zeppelin, the Beatles, Sublime, Outkast and Bob Marley & the Wailers are all better and more influential groups than Radiohead. That's just my opinion. Take it with a huge grain of salt.
First of all, we need to take a step back and realize that "right" and "wrong" are human constructs. For example, killer whales capture baby seals on the beach, take them out to sea and toss them around until they're dead. Then they eat them. To humans this might seem "wrong" as it increases or prolongs the amount of pain and suffering for the seal. Why don't the whales do the "right" thing and eat them immediately? Well, the answer is obviously because the whale doesn't consider the act as a sin. Moral constructs are human undertakings that usually aim to minimize human pain and suffering. If more humans suffer then it is probably a sin. If human suffering is decreased by an act then it is probably "right". This has to do with the philosophical argument of the greatest happiness principal which says if a happiness among us is increased then it is a good "right" thing. And, vice versa. As far as "sin" goes, it IS a concept related to the "wrong" course of action, that is, one that increases human suffering and/or pain. However, there is a large gray area in this argument. Some "sins" may be viewed as increasing the overall happiness of people. For example, sex out of wedlock is considered as a "sin" by many religions but no real harm (discarding unwanted pregnancies) comes from it. In fact, it may increase the overall happiness of both individuals. This category, "sins of the flesh" among others encounter much debate. Therefore, it can be concluded that sin is a matter of personal opinion not facts that distinguish whether an act is "right" or "wrong", or in the words of Andre 3000 "Sin all depends on what you['re] believing in, faith is what you make it..." My argument is posted as being in agreement with the "yes" side of the debate but, I would have placed it in the "other" category if there was one.
I agree and think a boycott would be the best way to get America's message across to OPEC. DON'T DRIVE ON SUNDAY MAY 18th!!
Reggae, it has the most positive message out of any music ever. I'm not talking about that Sean Paul Synth-Pop gangsta reggae crap, I'm talking about Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Eek-a-Mouse, et al. Just listen to the lyrics ie. "life is worth much more than gold","one good thing about music [is that] when it hits you feel no pain", "Have no fear for atomic energy, cause none of them can stop the time"...etc. Bob is undoubtedly one of the best musical artists of all time & reggae is spiritually uplifting. Everything he says is so true and the genre he helped create is my favorite.
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