mad max, JD Wrote:
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> If you were "designed" by a "creator," supposedly
> in his own image, why is the human body a perfect
> system as opposed to an adequate one that just
> gets the job done? Why don't we have titanium
> based skeletons as opposed to calcium and fiber
> optic nervous systems instead of the much slower
> potassium ion one we do now?
holy shit! you have... calcium and potassium?
Genevieve Wrote:
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> I totally agree. I was trying to write something
> to that effect earlier this week but couldn't
> figure out the best way to word it. If someone is
> willing to go through the time, expense and effort
> required for adoption, I think we can be pretty
> sure that they really love children. I can't say
> the same for every woman who gets knocked up
> (whether married or not).
the discussion wasnt about weather they love the child or not.
ben Wrote:
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you enjoy reading this.
>
> 1) Your definition of unnatural is inane, because
> it's unsupported and broad.
Main Entry: nat·u·ral
Pronunciation: 'nach-(&-)r&l
Function: adjective
*: in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature; "a very natural development"; "our natural environment"; "natural science"; "natural resources"; "natural cliffs"; "natural phenomena" [ant: unnatural]
*: functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies; "it's the natural thing to happen"; "natural immunity"; "a grandparent's natural affection for a grandchild"
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University (i removed stuff like "of a key containing no sharps or flats")
> Taking what you've
> said, and taking it one step further (just one
> step, not to the logical conclusion) we can say
> that oral, anal, or manual sexual stimulation is
> abnormal.
"manual sexual stimulation" is found in many species and thus natural. however, you are actually correct, oral and anal sex are learned behaviors.
though, you have mentioned them to be abnormal. seriously, anal sex IS abnormal. the world around does not participate in this. im not sure about oral sex. it may be abnormal or not. it being normal in the US is different, not globally.
Main Entry: ab·nor·mal
Pronunciation: (')ab-'nor-m&l
Function: adjective
*: not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food" [ant: normal]
*: departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development; "they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal"; "an abnormal personality" [ant: normal]
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
> 3) You can't have it both ways. Either people are
> free to do as they will, or they're not. You
> can't say they're only free in some ways and
> pretend it's the same as their being completely
> free. Was 'seperate but equal' freedom for
> Americans of color? No, and neither is telling
> someone they can have hot gay sex, but not medical
> insurance for their partner.
you are free to do as you will. nobody said you were not allowed. though, you are wrong about the insurance. perhaps your's sucks but i think "domestic partner" covers it. that doesnt even mean you have to be in any kind of relationship, just living in the same place. that is more than fair... unless you list your dog as a domestic partner as i believe canines that requires an animal specific insurance company.
just to clear this up before i get bashed. i am not "on a mission from God" nor am i here to "damn the heathens" so you can just shutup before you say it. im simply pointing out facts. yell at Princeton University if you dont like it. i understand that i have a mental disorder and that it IS abnormal. yes, being gay is abnormal no matter how much you say it isnt.
please take this moment to put your fist through your computer screen as it will save me time on replies to you.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/18/2005 10:57AM by Gravis.