All categories - 14 July 2006

Science is the engine of progress for a country (and humanity). It's what puts a country ahead of other countries and over the long term, it's what puts their economy ahead of other countries. To reject, hamper or restrict science is to launch a direct attack on a country's competitiveness.
If he's going to play the morality card, he should play it consistently. Science's most horrific invention is the nuclear weapon. It saves lives by taking lives, just like stem cell research (assuming you consider embryos to be lives, but let's assume that for now).
If you were going to call "morality timeout" on any area of science, it would surely be nuclear weapons research. Yet he seems to have no problems with all the talk of developing new nuclear weapons, those bunker busters and the like. It's inconsistent and hypocritical, and thus to my mind indefensible.
So which ethical line do you toe? Make funds available for research, and allow the families of these embryos the freedom to decide whether they can be used in research or not, ultimately benefitting millions of lives through the research? Or would you withhold federal funding on a fallacious religious belief, and condemn these embryos to destruction?

2006-07-14 05:16:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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2006-07-14 05:16:05 · 4 answers · asked by union_lonely_girl 3 in Jokes & Riddles

2006-07-14 05:16:01 · 14 answers · asked by Richard M 2 in Other - Family & Relationships

2006-07-14 05:15:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I have a large, straggly damson in my back garden. It is in desperate need of a prune - one branch in particular is very heavy toward its tip, and is bending a lot under its own weight. I know damsons are best left to their own devices, but it really needs some TLC!

2006-07-14 05:15:49 · 2 answers · asked by Robin 2 in Garden & Landscape

1. ...we are still able to study it from a few preserved specimens, and we know its ecosystem will recover and its disappearance will have no significant affects on humans?

2. Why?

3. If we should legally protect the species, for some reason other than practical concerns, is this a form of legislating morality or personal preference?

2006-07-14 05:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by timm1776 5 in Law & Ethics

2006-07-14 05:15:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2006-07-14 05:15:26 · 31 answers · asked by RACHAEL H 2 in Pregnancy

Is it legal, in Texas, for a person who is not a real estate agent or the owner to write a contract for the sale or lease of real property, building, home, etc. I am aware of a person who is neither owner or a licensed real estate agent who has prepared a lease agreement and the wording in the contract has caused the Leasee loss of money and many problems. There is one requirement to be fulfilled by the Lessor that hasn't been fulfilled. Unfortunately, there is not a time factor for this requirement to be completed but from other wording in the contract it could be considered a "contract by assumption". This is a matter that is curcial for a friend and I would GREATLY appreciate and answer as soon as possible. Thank you, jam2735@yahoo.com

2006-07-14 05:15:25 · 5 answers · asked by yougogirl 1 in Renting & Real Estate

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2006-07-14 05:15:24 · 17 answers · asked by DivO 2 in Polls & Surveys

Books tell me it's condensation, but that's not too much to go with. Thanks.

2006-07-14 05:15:24 · 7 answers · asked by Al 1 in Physics

What are some of the symptoms of having intestinal parasites and what is the best remedy?

2006-07-14 05:15:22 · 2 answers · asked by homey 2 in Diet & Fitness

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2006-07-14 05:15:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My kids have not lived with me in 3 years. I currently live in Lawton, OK and my two daughters live in DC with their father. Who is always in New York with his girlfriend. My son is 18 and currently lives with his father in OKC. Now please don't get it twisted, after my divorce I had to get away from my lie, cheating husband, I was not financially stable to bring my girls to Oklahoma. I am better now finacially, but the neighborhood that I live in is not good for teenage girls (No what I mean) my 15 year old is on a mission from Hell. and my 13 year old hates everybody and everything. I am single and trying to get my life together, but recovery is not easy after 15 years of marriage. Any help out there for a poor desprate mother.

2006-07-14 05:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. Good P. 2 in Other - Family & Relationships

2006-07-14 05:15:18 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my ex. bf and i were thinking about getting married and got a lisecense and went to a judge does it still count even though we did not do it in a church does it still count? i thought it was just practise and am worried i am pregnant w/ his kids and he did seem bent on as he said taking me off the market?he is grounded for three days so i cant talk to him. we are both 18 and starting college so we are somewhat mature!

2006-07-14 05:15:17 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-07-14 05:15:16 · 2 answers · asked by big_rick1961 1 in Gambling

2006-07-14 05:15:05 · 24 answers · asked by missieclass 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-14 05:15:02 · 18 answers · asked by sweet_babbe 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-07-14 05:14:57 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

I am 23yrs and my Husband is 36yrs. I am also a student and there is this guy in my class that is driving me crazy. I am falling in love with him and he is also falling in love with me too, I cant do anything without thinking about him, I cant sleep in the night, cant concentrate on my studies. I was at school today and he did not come, I started crying. I have only 5months to finish my school. Should I leave the school in other to forget about him what?

I never had any sexual relationship with him but, I am missing him a lot. even when my husband is making love to me I was wishing it was that guy. I have tried all I could to stop thinking about him but no way. what do I do?

2006-07-14 05:14:57 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

Why men so subconscience about their size? I always thought it was what you could do with it that matters.

2006-07-14 05:14:56 · 40 answers · asked by babyjay_babyjae 2 in Singles & Dating

i would like to cut back some of my parsley, basil,chives & thyme that i'm growng to that more can grow (it's growing faster than i can use them) how do i dry them out or prepare them for freezing?

2006-07-14 05:14:52 · 12 answers · asked by sickntyred 5 in Cooking & Recipes

My step father screamed and yelled and hung up on me because he thought i missplaced some important papers but i didnt i put right on his desk like i always do but our cleaning lady put the papers inside the desk drawers. Now he is acting like i was the one screaming and yelling and making a big deal out of the situation. He is a gemini by the way.

2006-07-14 05:14:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

I read in a monthly book(debonear) where son and mother having sex.......whom do u think is responsible to it.....why is the society changing bad.......why people think so cruelly?

2006-07-14 05:14:48 · 6 answers · asked by not bad.. 1 in Other - Society & Culture

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2006-07-14 05:14:45 · 13 answers · asked by surfersrule2002 1 in Programming & Design

My heart is only attracted to large, curvy women, even though most of the women in my environment are such. This deep attraction to a type of woman that I have failed to meet in my day to day life (internet services have failed to help me in my area) causes me extreme angst. Mentally/rationally I have no problem dating thin or average appearance women, but my heart is not in it. I prefer the curvy voluptuous type with ample curves, and have done so since I was a pre-teen. Does the fact that my preference has been counterproductive to inner peace for decades mean that I have a character/psychological flaw - and my main question is how can I change what my heart prefers - reasoning has failed to change my heart. Any ideas appreciated.

2006-07-14 05:14:42 · 10 answers · asked by circumference 1 in Psychology

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2006-07-14 05:14:30 · 3 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

my guy left on a trip... and i won't get to see him for.. over a week... i won't get to talk to him either...today is the first day he's gone... and i miss him...and it's still morning! how do i make my loneliness go away?

2006-07-14 05:14:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health