:O Standing in the sidelines watching this epic flame-war play out on my thread
German culture; I really like their traditional food. Also, I admire that Germany has almost always been a leader in technology and societal development.
If I had to choose a culture other than German, I would choose Icelandic. Once again I admire that country has been at the forefront of societal development.
What if one were paralyzed from the neck down and had average intelligence (100IQ)? Of course Hawkings is beneficial and useful but what if someone were not that smart? Just because they have a conscious awareness that mentally retards don't does not make their brain a utility.
I find that there is a distinct difference between someone who is stupid and paralysed and someone who is mentally retarded. I believe that a mentally retarded being (depending on the severity of the retardation) cannot even measure up to a stupid person in terms of intellect or even personality.
To put it simply, I do not think a stupid paralysed person is even remotely similar to a retard in that they still have a life: they can still learn, communicate, share ideas, have goals and dreams, and generally still be a person (albeit restricted).
Dang, I had no idea stuff like this existed. Anyways... I believe it should be banned because as the old saying goes:
"If what you are doing is really innocent, then you shouldn't have to hide it"
:D
For my argument I would like you to think of a human that is so mentally handicapped, that they just sit in a chair and drool all day. The human cannot feed itself or properly go to the bathroom. Any attempted communication consists of random incomprehensible screams and wails.
Physical disabilities? No.
Mental disabilities? Yes.
I find that people with with mental disabilities (particularly severe retardation cases such as anencephaly) are a problem to society. Because of their mental state, they are not beneficial to the world in the way of contributing something.
For comparison, a person with a physical disability (such as a missing arm or leg) can still contribute to the world via mental skills and abilities. A person with a severe mental disability that renders them incapable of even the most menial tasks cannot do anything; they are literally (I feel) just a parasitic drain on resources.
If an incapable being is completely unwanted by everyone and anything, is it immoral to consider its termination? Is it wrong to destroy such a thing just because it is alive? Think of it as this: Would you keep a cancerous tumour alive?
To put it bluntly I believe that beings that match what I have described above, should be terminated to maintain the integrity of society.
Note: I've got the feeling that my post is going to be flamed hard; therefore I have brought hot dogs and marshmallows :D
This video explains everything regarding Pluto and it's title of "planet"/"dwarf planet".
Heck no. Too many weird hypothetical complications that come with being immortal.
Do you know what happens if a person is alone too long? They go crazy.
The Empire in Star Wars was based off of Nazi Germany. Who wouldn't want to be a stormtrooper?
"For the Emperor!"
