I used this case when my brother-in-law denied that there was a rape-culture. He just said that it was still unfair for anyone accused of rape to have it made public since it would 'ruin his life' if it wasn't true. My counterpoint about the fact that less than 5% of rape claims are false allegations made no…

Speaking of this topic, I saw a chart posted somewhere a while ago that showed the average number of deaths for common childhood diseases compared to the % of the population that was immunized, for both 15 years ago (or so) and today. It was the best tool I'd ever seen to convey how much damage the anti-vaxxers have…

If she joined the show, I would boycott it. Her position on autism has led to a rise in child mortality. There's really nothing to joke about- I find her a reprehensible human being.

My cousin killed himself a couple of years ago while drunk. It was devastating to the family, especially because we honestly believe that if he were sober at the time it wouldn't have happened. My sympathies. When I say that I'm for euthanasia, I mean that if someone is in their right mind and is facing an…

I went to a small Christian high school, which had it's good (low teacher to student ratio) and bad (claustrophobic as all get out) points. I know a few of my female classmates openly talked about the fact that they were going to christian universities to get their "MRS" degree. It made my head hurt even then.

That was my opinion- as I said, I'm pro-euthanasia, but I didn't know if that was a prevalent view. And yes, of course actual trials would be ideal.

I wrote to someone else, but thought the same answer applied. I didn't defend their incarceration in any way. I'm not even American, btw. Right now, the US government will not release these men. It's not right, but it's a fact. That may change in the future, especially if there is public outcry, but it won't be a…

I didn't defend their incarceration in any way. I'm not even American, btw. Right now, the US government will not release these men. It's not right, but it's a fact. That may change in the future, especially if there is public outcry, but it won't be a quick process (I could be wrong, but I seem to remember that…

I can't watch the video right now, but I know that forcefeeding isn't pleasant (to say the least). But, I want to ask something completely non-sarcastically- what's the alternative? Realistically speaking, the men at Guantanamo aren't going to be released any time soon. I'm not saying that's right, mind you, it's…

I know it's probably horrible of me, but I can't get too mad when people are deprived of their right to have children, especially when they already have some (or 5, as one of the women in this case had). We're over 7 billion as a species, people. Fewer people in general should have children. I know it's unfair, and…

I can't describe how happy I am to see big budget stupid movies like these fail. I saw Before Midnight a couple weeks ago, and it was so unimaginably good, and yet I know that it will never do a fraction of the sales that even these movies pull in. Grr. The general public irritates me.

There's another dog in the corner of the frame the whole time. This dog could be cuddling up to other animals, but is choosing not to. Relax.

Funny story. My husband and I were out one day and he saw a guy in a pink polo shirt with a popped collar, which was his particular pet peeve. He waited till the guy was out of sight, then made some comment about forcibly undressing the next person he saw wearing a pink shirt with a popped collar. Just then, a…

Take the chance. I was really good friends with a nice guy at work, and didn't want to ruin it. Not only could it ruin our friendship, but it would make work super-awkward if he didn't feel the same way or if we broke up. Despite that, I worked up the nerve to send him a message one night telling him how I feel and…

Depends on the city/country/time period. New York? Sure! Cairo? Probably not so much.

I've been waiting for a few days for an open thread (I was gone yesterday so I missed the Social Club). I need to hear some good romantic stories. I got married a month ago, and in the few weeks that have past I know of 2 coworkers and a family member who are all getting divorced. So many other people I know always…

I made my own, with the Peter Reinhart recipe. The main tip I can think of is to start with Pineapple juice for the first two days of additions. Something in it encourages the growth of natural yeast. You keep halving the starter and adding more flour and water, so by the end you can't taste anything different.

Half the book teaches you about the process of baking bread, so it's actually good for beginners. The recipes are very in-depth as well, and let you know how everything should look and feel at every step of the way.

About a year or so ago, I thought about giving up carbs (especially wheat) to try to speed up weight loss. Then I found a recipe for making my own bread. Then I bought Peter Reinhart's "The Bread Baker's Apprentice" and just had to try all the recipes. Once I started my own sourdough, I had to accept the fact that…

I don't know if it's because I read a tonne (including short stories) or if I'm just naturally argumentative, but I can always look at something from more than one point of view. I have to watch out, because I always seem to catch myself playing Devil's Advocate and arguing an alternative point when I don't really…