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(...) I don't know of any large developed nation with a predominantly private secondary education system. I can think of one that has a predominantly private health care system though, which might be analogous as a basic and essential service (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Wellll....ok. *pat* *pat* :-, But this kinda gives me the entry I need: Beretta 92 FS or 1911A1-alike? Increased capacity or increased kaboom? Ease of cleaning or the "classic" look? Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Okay, here goes - Is it totally immoral/unethical to snatch Duplos from your own children in order to bulk up the landscapes of your castles? :) ~~Tanya (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Quote from the site mentioned above: "Good ... and of course, no one claims they did. Thousands of pictures were taken on the Moon, and the ones you see will tend to be the good ones. If Buzz Aldrin accidentally cut off Neil Armstrong's head, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Oops, that's my fault for watching channel 5, I should have known better, there renown for pumping out rubbish (rubbish made in America). Well, I've read the site and my faith in the Moon landing's has been restored. Steve (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <snippage> (...) "Documentary" indeed. :^P ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You're apparently in the minority. When watching the show, I was able to (through my own knowledge) discount all the alleged "mistakes" they made except for: 1. the Van Allen radiation belts 2. the overlaid photography from different sites 3. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Haven't you seen that documentary? The one that shows all the errors made when they faked the landing. It was so faked. I'm surprised I'm not more bothered. The video's show the flags flapping with the wind (there's supposadly an outdoor (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't know either. I'm just going on my own knowledge, experiences and perceptions. I feel that a privatized system is better than the alternative public system that we have now. Besides, why do we have banned books? Shouldn't we read that (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Ask for assistance from a charity. There are plenty of grants and scholarships available for primary & secondary education. Just like post-secondary. You just need to look for it. I'm all for educating children, but I don't agree with the way (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, I have asked it already, and yes, you've tried to answer it-- however, I either did not understand your response, or I find you to be in error for ever disagreeing with Larry about the issue. So, either please clarify by answering the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I ask this as a flat question, without intentionally hidden rhetoric: Is there another country of comparable size, population, and demographic and financial diversity that has a predominant and demonstrably successful privatized educational (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) yup, i think that was him. I looked around some more for my link, but I think i might not have actually saved it. In fact, I might have found it somewhere around Lugnet, but am not sure where to start looking, it has been a couple of months (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Each to his own I suppose. (...) What is you could not afford it? (...) Private industry is just as bad as the government... in my opinion. Look at how wrong the private sector got the dot.coms (...) We are back to where we started - you still (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Are you sure that the child will be corrupted? I would rather that the child be exposed to the realities of life so that it can form its own opinion on what is right/wrong. IF the parents are doing their job, then the child should be (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Forget hidden meanings. I shall settle for a meaning. ;0 Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) So you would rather that kid was corrupted, than some sort of age check system was used? (...) Such as? Protecting children is what I expect government to do before almost anything. I expect government to supply children with free healthcare (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) My statement is exactly what it is. I try not to put hidden meanings behind my words. It keeps life simpler. -Duane (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I've read that quote--I think it was this guy: (URL) this article doesn't show the quote. (...) There was, of course, that awful movie "Wag the Dog." Dave! (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That's the parent's duty - not mine, or the governments for that matter either. I would rather the government do something useful, not tell me what I can/cannot say, or what my children can/cannot see or hear. If a parent can't keep track of (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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heh, I enjoyed watching "capricorn one". I hope no one is taking this thread as direct challenge. Though I am a believer in the moon landings, I understand that it is possible (though unlikely) that I could have been led astray. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I would have thought that was evident. Rather than just saying "I agree", I thought your statement had more substance? Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I do not speak American English. ;) (...) I think Larry did that last week did he not? Look here: (URL) you read it, you will see it was actually in a reply to YOU. It is a few messages above this one. Next time, take the time to think before (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Personally, I would think it is bad that any group is "working hard as we speak to ensure US kids can be exposed to porn and violence." - call me a prude if you wish. (...) What if a kid has a parent that does not care - is that OK? What if (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes: <snip> (...) There is link somewhere in my favorites folder that I cannot find at the moment (this folder is dire need of organizing) which offers a cite about a creationist who would not believe a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I am highly appreciative for sites such as this. Often they can explain better thatn myself the differece between scientific fact and personal biased speculation... I took the liberty of reading several articles on that site thoroughly absorbed (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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my post here was emotional I suppose. The thread "is this sexism?" has changed topic several times now and did not seem to be a bother, at least not for me. Then a personal argument sprung up where someone became irritated that the topic had changed (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Funny, my dictionary here at work (The American Heritage 3rd edition) gives this definition: Neither moral nor immoral Try dictionary.com and see what you come up with. (or should I do the legwork for you?) Tell you what, I'll mail you my (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) What's wrong with that? Are you advocating limits on speech rights? If you don't want your kids exposed to porn and violence - monitor what they are watching. Just because the US is a democracy doesn't mean the the individual household has to (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I'm saying that I agree with Larry. Do you think I'm disagreeing? What are you looking for here? (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Lobster Bisque (was: Did animals have rights before we invented rights?)
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(...) "Meat related agricultural..." Seems a little vague to me, but I think I understand what you are getting at from the rest of the thread. You'll also have to bear with me since I am at work and am unwilling to go to either site while at work. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Interestingly, my thesaurus give these replacements for “amoral”. Unprincipled Unethical Dishonourable Unscrupulous *Immoral* Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You have asked this already. I have answered it already. (...) I think we tend to group socially with those who have morals which match our own. (...) Your own values are your own. We are all individuals. (...) A great deal. (...) Yes (...) It (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | More LP S P A M : (was Re: Scary Survey results about the US First Amendment)
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When did the polling take place? What group was polled – age/sex/ethnic background? What order were the questioned asked in? Was any supplemental information given? How was the poll undertaken - telephone / face-to-face/via the web? Were any other (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Perhaps it is time it was brought into the 21st century? Much of it is based on the English bill of rights which dates back to 1689. Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) How right you are. But pasting all this LP crap into LUGNET is one step away from pasting adds for chocalte bars or cars. There are real issue out their which are worth talking about - your selfish breed of politics is not. It often surprises (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I do not think that "lack" is strong enough to suggest that. But, even if it is I still think it is negative. (...) I have. Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I already have. Like I said before, read before you post. Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Are you saying the dictionary larry quoted is wrong? Are you saying the one I quoted is wrong? Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Larry is right. Read on through the thread and you will see that I have indeed changed my mind. -Duane (24 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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