I'm in the Army Reserves and I'm 100% in favor of fighting terrorists. The funny thing though is that removing Hussein from power actually enabled terrorism rather than help to defeat it. Hussein was a monster, but he was a monster to everyone. Islamic radicals were outlaws under the Hussein...
As I said before, the government can scarely afford funding for public schools. It is for this reason that the public education system is so inefficient. I believe that ALL federal money for education should be given to the public schools. They need it.
Brainwashed? I'm afraid I'm not...
I'm a working-class man from a working-class family. Like Pinky, I was a liberal Democrat for a while, but then I realized that the Democratic party is just as corrupt and incompetent as the Republican party. Also, they whine about a lot of dumb crap. So I started to read up on socialism and it...
Edit: I failed to notice that this thread was moved. I guess this'll be my last word on the issue.
I don't see how moral issues affect the church. The church can keep it's own stance on things like abortion and gay marriage regardless of what laws the government passes. It may lose it's...
For what it's worth, I never read any of that stuff until after I rejected the Church, and even then I only read a little bit and then lost interest. Personally, I think people who attack the church in such a way are still allowing themselves to be controlled by it. I prefer a live-and-let-live...
It all depends on what you're drinking. Beer is a very diverse beverage. Some of the lighter beers have strong citrus flavors while dark beers like stouts and porters tend to have flavors of chocolate and coffee. Belgian beers (the best of the best) usually have very bold fruit flavors and some...
One thing I've always admired about the LDS church is its strict policy of non-involvement in party politics. The bretheren will no more endorse McCain than they would Romney if he had been nominated. The church has always respected the seperation of church and state, and I don't see that stance...
I come here very rarely, but I like to pop in every now and then to see what sort of things are being discussed. I was born and raised in the church and I still enjoy having friendly discussions with members every now and then.
No such thing in my opinion. However, you did list punk in the thread title and I noticed a lack of it so far, so here's my input. My internet connection sucks right now, so no YouTube links I'm afraid.
Bad Religion
Come Join Us
Do What You Want
Progress
Quality or Quantity
We're Only Gonna...
It changes frequently, but at them moment, and in no particular order:
Flogging Molly - Black Friday Rule (best. live. band. ever.)
Bad Religion - Come Join Us
Pennywise - Every Single Day
Hard Luck Heroes - Stand up and Fight
the Vandals - Master Race (In Outer Space)
Dropkick Murphys - The...
Right now I'm working as a postal supervisor in Kuwait. Before the Army called me up I was working as a cook at a seafood restaruant in San Antonio. I haven't decided yet whether or not I'm going to go back to that when I return to the States.
I disagree with the responses in the OP. While some beliefs (YEC for example) may limit the amount of respect I have for someone, I do my best not to give or withold respect based on beliefs alone. People are defined by more than just religious beliefs. I think its important to look at the whole...
I voted Probable. I think McCain is hurting himself with all the attacks he's been making against Mitt. I'm still pulling for McCain though. If it comes down to him and Hillary, I'll be voting Republican for the first (and probably only) time ever. I really hope it ends up being McCain vs...
I wouldn't really consider myself a refugee since I still post regularly on CF, but I must confess that the main reason I came to RF was the closing of the LDS forum over there. I left the Church a few years ago, but I still enjoy interacting with members online.