Arts & Humanities - 10 October 2007

Our society has a basic concept behind it, break a social rule and you will be held accountable. But this rule has a caveat attached, you will be held accountable only so far as is just and right.

Yet we must ask ourselves why then is there the popularity of shows like Law and Order where the police officers conduct behaviours that would see any normal officer arrested and jailed for misconduct, why is this form of entertainment so fulfilling?

Why do we have a little victory dance (figuratively speaking) when someone is convicted of a crime and sentenced to a long term?

Why are there organisations that cry foal when someone accused of a crime has a lessened sentence due to an error on the polices part even thought the rules are clearly stated before any of it began?

Why do we feel that we must change rules that have served well for many years to counter a new (albeit imagined) threat?

Why do we continue to fear and keep from people who have fully served a sentence, keeping some on registers and walking across other side of the street for others?

Does this not scream of a society that loves, feeds on and needs to see Vengeance and not Justice, does it not speak of a society that must, like an addiction, see some harsh punishment dispensed and having a making of reparation not satisfying enough?

If this is the case must we not look to ourselves as the cause of the downward spiral of or society? If we need to see vengeance done are we not creating that which we try to avoid in the first place?

Please explain your answers.

Thanks.

Please note : Any answer that contains the argument “would you like it if” will NOT be considered at all.

2007-10-10 20:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Philosophy

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What did you write on the Sticky Note you attached to what you can't let go of?

2007-10-10 20:39:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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'and away I go'?

Im going to the furthest non-hostile, intelligent civilization in the universe. Where would you like to travel to?

2007-10-10 20:27:35 · 8 answers · asked by fatstan@sbcglobal.net 2 in Philosophy

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What will the U.S. like today if US conquer Whole Mexico during the U.S. Mexican War?

They could had done that, because the defeat the mexican army at their own capital. What will the U.S. like today if they had done that.

2007-10-10 20:25:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

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What are some really good books......?

i am a 12 year old girl......i am a very,very good reader, i am way above my grade level[[seventh]] and i want some good books to read.i love the clique,sisterhood of the traveling pants series,gossip girl,and all the drama-y, girly books.i also really want to read a good tear jerker...if you could recommend some books....i would greatly appriciate it!! ==]

2007-10-10 20:23:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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Is there a way to find out how well a particular book is selling? For non-fiction?

Like we have a chart for music, do we have a similar thing for books?

2007-10-10 20:22:40 · 6 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Books & Authors

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I want to learn to play the guitar. Any advice?

Ok, I am 25 years old and have never played any form of guitar in my life but would really love to learn. I'm not looking to be in a band or be Jimmy Hendrix or anything, but I would really like to be able to sit back and play songs for myself and other people. The kinds of music I like are bands like the Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Matthews Band, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. My questions are where do I start? What kind of guitar should I get? What should I do to start learning, how often will I need to practice and how long will it take me to get good at it? Thanks for the advice!

2007-10-10 20:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by jtstevenson81 1 in Performing Arts

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Would you say you had a good or bad...?

childhood?

2007-10-10 19:42:47 · 29 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6 in Philosophy

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If we didn't know what sadness feels like, would we know what happiness is?

2007-10-10 19:42:09 · 16 answers · asked by Cottie 1 in Philosophy

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Do words provide more integrity than actions? (As in courts where word debates often decide who is guilty)?

As when someone already knows you love her/ him, but still wants you to say it.

As when we see remorse and still ask for an apology.

2007-10-10 19:32:51 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Philosophy

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Alfred Tennyson Religious doubt 'In Memoriam'?

Have been reading alot of Tennyson lately and keep finding contradictory reports about his religious beliefs - just wanting some ideas about Tennysons religious feeling in 'In Memoriam' particularly in XXIX. Any thoughts would be most useful.
Thanks

2007-10-10 19:32:49 · 3 answers · asked by Kate M 2 in Poetry

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What damage can it do to Turkey to admit that 2 million tortured and killed Armenians was genocide?

As a Mulim I do not see why Turkey is making such a false propaganda to deny Intrntional reports that massacres took place actually did not? This is against Islam to lie.
And Gul being an ex- hood himself should not object.

Turkey then occupied Armenian lands: Vank & Samsung Province, Nagorno Karabagh, Nakhijavan, parts of Azarbaijan etc ..
Same is being copied in Cyprus, Darfur , Kurdish lands and Palestine as Hitler did during the holocaust .. and Turkey is the model & excuse that the world will not object if it gets a pay-off.

2007-10-10 19:28:47 · 8 answers · asked by YankeeLime 1 in History

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Would you rather be stupid but happy or brilliant but depressed?

2007-10-10 19:22:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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Do "YOU" know what OCTOBER 13th 2007 is?

It is the 700 year anniversary of the "attempted" erradication of the Knight Templar!! Guess what? Not only was in unsuccessful, but the Vatican is going to let the world know some IMPORTANT info October 13th and 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-10 19:20:21 · 11 answers · asked by BRICK 2 in History

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How boring is this one? http://flickr.com/photos/martini2005/1540101394/?

does it look like this when you goto church?

is my tan ok?

am i pretty?

could i make it as a "leg" model?

comments...........

2007-10-10 19:10:56 · 5 answers · asked by Antoni 7 in Photography

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How were napoleons armies finally defeated?

more questions on the american and french revolution..

2007-10-10 18:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by alexis h 1 in History

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Think about this for a minute...........?

The next time you pick up a rock and throw it, think twice.......Because that rock could be a planet for real live itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny, little people. You all probably think I must have rocks in my head....Right? Wrong!
Take a real close look at a rock with a magnified glass, one that is 30 to 50 times powerful. AND SEE WHAT YOU SEE!!!

2007-10-10 18:52:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

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In World God given Life in human why some people choose death ?

2007-10-10 18:52:32 · 14 answers · asked by Sonu 1 in Philosophy