I have to admit that I don't know anything about politics in Asia. Anyway, I dare to ask: Does Japan really need that much the U.S.? I mean, it is a fully developed country, and It won't be threatened by a foreign nation... It is true that the ROK can…
I agree with solarbuster. Punishment is a deterent, because Criminal Law acts once a crime is commited, in other words, when it is too late. Therefore, Criminal Law is not only about punishing criminals, it is also a mean to disuade people of breaking the "social contract".
Solarbuster, before saying that Catholicism "has committed more atrocities in the name of God throughout the world than any other [religion]" you should at least inform yourself... You are right about the fact that if someone wants to honour the dead at Yasukuni it is their business, though.
As far as I know, Christianity regards mankind as children of God, while the rest of sentient beings are regarded as mere creatures. If we accept the existence of aliens which are smarter than us, we could consider ourselves as mere creatures as well, while these aliens would be the…
I think Hillary Clinton is harming the Democratic Party with her stubborness; she lost and she should quit. I would blame her if the Republicans win the election.
Nelsiton at 01:58 PM JST - 5th September
It is such a shame... poor guy
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Nelsiton at 11:04 AM JST - 31st August
I have to admit that I don't know anything about politics in Asia. Anyway, I dare to ask: Does Japan really need that much the U.S.? I mean, it is a fully developed country, and It won't be threatened by a foreign nation... It is true that the ROK can…
Posted in Obama's commitment to Japan seen as weaker than McCain at 11:04 AM JST - 31st August
Nelsiton at 01:46 AM JST - 17th August
I agree with solarbuster. Punishment is a deterent, because Criminal Law acts once a crime is commited, in other words, when it is too late. Therefore, Criminal Law is not only about punishing criminals, it is also a mean to disuade people of breaking the "social contract".
Still, I must…
Posted in Our approach to reducing crime should not be killing those who harm us. On the contrary, in the interest of learning what makes them tick, we should keep violent criminals alive and conduct thorough research on them. at 01:46 AM JST - 17th August
Nelsiton at 02:38 AM JST - 11th August
Solarbuster, before saying that Catholicism "has committed more atrocities in the name of God throughout the world than any other [religion]" you should at least inform yourself... You are right about the fact that if someone wants to honour the dead at Yasukuni it is their business, though.
Posted in The Catholic Church and Yasukuni shrine at 02:38 AM JST - 11th August
Nelsiton at 11:01 AM JST - 14th May
As far as I know, Christianity regards mankind as children of God, while the rest of sentient beings are regarded as mere creatures. If we accept the existence of aliens which are smarter than us, we could consider ourselves as mere creatures as well, while these aliens would be the…
Posted in Vatican: Believing in aliens does not contradict faith in God at 11:01 AM JST - 14th May
Nelsiton at 10:07 AM JST - 12th May
I think Hillary Clinton is harming the Democratic Party with her stubborness; she lost and she should quit. I would blame her if the Republicans win the election.
Posted in Obama turns focus to race against McCain, as Clinton struggles to keep campaign afloat at 10:07 AM JST - 12th May
Nelsiton at 12:44 PM JST - 6th April
Ecuadorian bananas! As an Ecuadorian I'm so proud... I just hope they hadn't been exported by Grupo Noboa
Posted in Banana doughnuts and shake at 12:44 PM JST - 6th April