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23 Mar 2008, 11:12 pm
Incest: Between a child and parent, it seems extremely unhealthy. Between other relatives, I don't have a strong opinion, just a strong preference against it. I know that genetic defects are an issue if pregnancy results, but if I were the product of an incestuous union, wouldn't I be obligated to support it. . .?
Pedophilia: I'm not the one to set the age of consent, but it would bother me to see a young person being taken advantage of. I just don't think young children are ready for that kind of burden.
Gay Marriage: The term 'marriage' is kind of blurry. I support same-sex and different-sex unions equally, but as far as religious unions go, I think it's up to the organization. I wouldn't want the government regulating bigotry.
Gay Adoption: I support this wholeheartedly. Whether or not same-sex couples are qualified (I believe they are), we have too many unwanted children to wait for Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver.
Sex Change Operations: I think it's a really cool step in technology. 
Rape/Sexual Abuse: I am very saddened by sexual abuse. That is all I have to say.
Polygamy: I'm all for spreading love, but as far as the legality goes, I don't know enough of the details to make a decision.
Interracial Marriages/Relationships: I support this wholeheartedly. I can't really give a reason because it just isn't an issue for me.
Religion: It's a tool. Looking at the world through a magical lense can be a wonderful thing, but people take it too far. Personally, religion is a major interest for me, so I see a lot of different aspects of it. I think it should be taken on a case-by-case basis.
War: I find it to be one of the most revolting aspects of human functioning. That is an emotional statement, not a logical one. I do know one thing: war doesn't permanently solve anything, or it would have ended a long time ago. I see war differently because I have no sense of loyalty (possibly a neurological thing, lol), so I can still respect people who disagree with me.
Beastiality: Eww.
Freedom Of Speech: I would die for it. However, 'freedom' is a relative term.
Prayer In Public School: I don't think administrators should lead prayers. I do think valedictorians should be allowed to pray in their speeches, and naturally, students should be allowed to pray informally. If you can use the word 'God' as a curse, you should be allowed to pray.
Racism: All races are equal. A certain degree of ethnocentricity is natural, perhaps an obstacle to be overcome in the evolution of humankind, so I'm not going to get self-righteous about it.
Sexism: Same as racism, except possible not so natural.
Bullying/Harrassment: It's an ugly aspect of humanity.
Politics: Human organizations always strike me as sort of strange and unnatural, but politics exist and trying to abolish them would be even sillier.
Adult Pornography: I think it should be allowed to exist. Where it should be allowed to exist, I am not so sure.
Child Pornography: I would judge it the same way I would judge pedophilia.
23 Mar 2008, 11:29 pm
