Why do so many otherwise rational individuals believe that abstinence (sexual, chemical, or otherwise) is the ONLY solution to any perceived social problems? Zero tolerance policy is widely accepted as effective and necessary, when it is shown that zero tolerance never equals full compliance. As long as people want to do something (take drugs, engage in casual sex) they will do it, regardless of the consequences. So why do we continue to promote this insipid attitude to life? Why is moderation, a system that can be taught and adhered to, so widely denounced?
Why also are so many "informed citizens" so quick to turn off their rationality and critical thinking at the mention of a word. That word is "children". Mention children and you could get otherwise logical people to scurry around shouting platitudes and responding only to emotive arguments. Should we not teach our children to be safe and protect themselves from harm?
2006-11-13 07:32:33 · 8 answers · asked by Chris K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
To those who support this policy, why do you assume that your morality is superior? What gives you the right to dictate what others can do with their lives. For often, these policies focus on issues that are particularly victimless. As in, no victim other than the consenting user?
Do these peaceful individuals bother you or affect society in such a way as to make criminals out of them?
What gives you the right? And can you justify this injustice with any reason and logic, without falling back on "feel good" excuses, or God forbid, rely on "the children"?
2006-11-13 07:35:29 · update #1
Christianity has one impossible dilemma, the chasm between perfection and ordinary human behavior, and you can find it shaping social policy today. Jesus was God, the rest of us are not. For him is was natural to be "perfect," it is impossible for the rest of us. Just ask Jimmy Swaggert or Ted Haggard. To ask young people who are raging with hormones to abstain is only possible for someone who has this impossible pattern already firmly in mind. To be honest, everyone in America is on one form of drug or another. Yet, with a straight face, these same people can say to young people, or anyone else for that matter, abstain. This is ludicrous public policy only sensible to someone who has believed in this "principle" for a long time. Unfortunately, because it involves their faith, they cannot see that it may be suitable for belief, but not for social policy.
2006-11-13 07:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you're right and it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Although I know I can't be a poster boy for the entire western world but I do know what worked when I was young and curious and wanting to explore. I got a big healthy swat from the principal or VP, was sent home with notes from my teachers telling my parents that: If they wanted me in school they better take care of my attitude and needed to bring me back personally. I was also spanked by my best friends Mom if I was in her house, yard, car and said any thing that sounded like a four letter word!
It wasn't about pot being a gateway drug, it was about drugs being illegal. It wasn't about disrespecting anybody, it was about respecting everybody. If I never hear another kid say: FINE! it will be to soon. Not that I'm on a rant but, sex use to be pretty private and you didn't mention drugs in front of anyone who you liked.
What is the age of consent anyway? When did they change it to 10 years old.
My opinion goes with the pendulum theory. This generation is going to grow up like Jones generation, The "60's hippies" off spring but before the "me generation" and their going to be some of the more strict parents. They'll probably be conservatives also.
2006-11-13 08:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, here is the problem: when you accept unhealthy behavior simply on the premise that it exists, you create MORE unhealthy behavior.
People commit suicide everyday. We can't stop people from committing suicide. So based on your logic, should we teach people how to kill themselves?
At some point people have to take personal responsibility for their actions, or civilization ceases.
-Aztec276
2006-11-13 07:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not continually even though it is the prestige quo of a few organizations who want to regulate their workers i wager in an attempt to communicate. i don't love it in some circumstances that is what i propose through it getting used as a way of dominate administration for no obvious reason.
2016-11-23 19:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should teach our children ourselves. Meaning parents.
And why is this so anathemic to you? Parents are the ones who get to raise their grandchildren so their teens can finish school. Parents are the ones who get to hold their children when they have contracted some STD, possibly fatal.
This should be left to parents.
2006-11-13 07:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You truly are an enlightened human being, and I agree completely with what you said. If the rest of the world thought like you, it would be a lot better place!
2006-11-13 07:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
So is it alright for a child to have sex with someone much older??
2006-11-13 07:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right.It's dangerous and archaic.
2006-11-13 07:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋