Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    urufuls

    I remember that case, but don't remember the tear gas part. The news I read is he "distracted" the store clerks.

    Posted in: Pink Panther suspect in 2007 Ginza jewelry heist arrested in Cyprus

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    urufuls

    I don't get it. Unless I'm reading a book for kids with pictures, why would it matter whether or not I have color if I'm reading a regular book? It seems black and white to me, but I guess I'll have to check out the site.

    Posted in: Fujitsu launches world's first color e-book

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    urufuls

    When was the last time a current president of the US made an appearance on a talk show?

    Posted in: Obama appears at town-hall meeting in Calif; Jay Leno next

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    urufuls

    Here's that site again

    http://www.drugwatch.org/Truth(underscore)Marijuana(underscore)Hemp.htm

    Posted in: Japan goes up in marijuana smoke

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    urufuls

    goodDonkey

    How many people die each year from marijuana overdose?

    I found a site that said out of 664 marijuana related deaths, there were 187 deaths where marijuana was the only drug reported.

    http://www.drugwatch.org/TruthMarijuanaHemp.htm

    That's not because of overdose, but deaths related with it. The only way that someone could die from overdose is probably asphyxiation :).

    So as long as the majority ruled in favor of slavery then it was acceptable? And don't give me that crap slavery doesn't compare to the freedom to smoke marijuana. Because if your majority rules argument fails in one case then it falls flat on its face. Majority rule does not mean squat as to the fairness of a law.

    Well, slavery continued for a while didn't it? You've actually further supported my point. I see your point that even though the majority knows that marijuana (or slavery for that matter) is bad, it may not stop the minority from touting its benefits. No one is saying either are acceptable. You are correct in your assessment. And I believe that the scales will change and smoking marijuana will probably be legalized. Although I believe that is a mistake.

    Now, there are benefits derived from marijuana. It's called THC. So the whole idea trying to push this whole medical marijuana thing is debunked, because the same medication can come from this pill.

    Bloody Puritans and their prostitution, weed and pornography laws; they know nothing about justice.

    Pornography: more addictive than marijuana. Does someone's opinion that these two things are destructive in society make one a Puritan, and a bloody one at that?

    I've had friends who smoked weed for 20 years or more and they still aren't addicted.

    I'm sure there are those who can moderate their intake. 20 years though?

    I'm sure you were saying the same thing at 5 years. And again at 10 years. And again at 15 years. I challenge them to try and quit it for 1 year.

    goodDonkey, I have no malice toward you or anyone on this debate who smoke marijuana. I just have an opinion (backed up by facts) and I feel strongly about it.

    Posted in: Japan goes up in marijuana smoke

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    urufuls

    I am really confused on why this is a debate. Marijuana is addictive. If someone says there isn't any evidence to this, he or she isn't looking for it or doesn't want to look for it, or is able to moderate their intake and wants to ease their efforts in obtaining it.

    Evidence researched:

    http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Marijuana/Marijuana4.html

    When it comes down to it, majority rules. If the majority of the population was smoking marijuana, we wouldn't be having this debate. The fact is, the majority of people know that marijuana use is not good for the body.

    Throwing a political spin on it makes this debate more interesting. If we took it the other way and political candidates were building their campaign on the legalization of marijuana use, we all know who their voters would be. And they would be the minority. Time will tell when that will change.

    Just to let everyone know, I've had friends whose lives and families were destroyed by marijuana addiction. It really does affect society negatively. And we question why Japan authorities are making swift responses? In no way do I look down on those who decide to use it, because it is their choice.

    Posted in: Japan goes up in marijuana smoke

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    urufuls

    This isn't capitalism. The executives didn't do anything to earn the money. That's why it's called a bonus.

    Posted in: Insurance giant AIG to pay $165 mil in bonuses despite $170 bil taxpayer bailout

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    urufuls

    "AneCam is for women over 25, who are more stylish, and more active"

    Those women who are over 25 and are neither stylish nor active need not make a purchase of this magazine.

    Posted in: A little English and big heart go a long way for Moe Oshikiri

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    urufuls

    Agreed spudman. If people want to learn English. Will they really learn if English seems like a gimmick? I understand that it's important to make it interesting, but if someone is not representing English speakers (how would you do that anyways?) well, then why would someone want to learn English?

    Posted in: NHK says sayonara to 'Eigode Shaberanaito'

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    urufuls

    Really one of the best shows on TV.

    Completely different then the original version. So please stop whining.

    Park's character (all of them) helps her to be very versatile.

    Posted in: Grace Park hones her skills on 'Battlestar Galactica'

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    urufuls

    Wow, the world really has high expectations for this US president.

    Posted in: Obama books

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    urufuls

    smithinjapan: 100% understood.

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    Terminal man.........

    Posted in: Man returns to Japan after stay at Mexico airport

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    urufuls

    But what you are saying is that if Hamas stop firing their terrorist rockets then Israel will stop blowing up innocent little kids.

    Not what I'm saying, that is what Israel is touting.

    And yes, killing innocent children is sick.

    So if the killing of innocent children is sick and they have offered to stop the senseless attacks if Hamas ceases firing rockets, why not put them to the test?

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    sabiwabi - I don't know why. All I know is the Israeli's state they are attacking in response to them.

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    smithinjapan : Thanks for understanding. It can be difficult to get the point across in these newsgroups.

    If most posters in here understand that both sides are to blame, let everybody admit this now without guile.

    What Israel is doing is terrible and needs to stop, and they have made the offer to do so if rocket fire from Hamas ceases. So it seems that the ball is in the court of Hamas now.

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    You evidently have NOT been reading the posts very clearly because there have been HEAPS of people on both sides criticizing Hamas.

    I have been reading the posts on this article, and there is clearly a slant. But not the HEAPS of criticism you mention. And it seems that there are clearly individuals taking sides. I would like to see an equal amount of criticism for both sides of the conflict, and more objectivity like your comment:

    BOTH sides are to blame, but since this article is largely about Israel threatening to bring down an 'iron fist' I ask, what's the iron fist compared to what's going on now?

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    bushlover - you bring up an interesting point.

    Referring back to one of my previous comments, are we to hold Israel to a higher standard and assume that Hamas will break every cease fire?

    Or can we assume that Israel will not hold back at all?

    Knowing that Israel will not spare children in defending themselves, then shouldn't we use the same logic for Hamas and state that because they broke the cease fire, it was because of them that children were killed?

    As you say, Hypocrisy is prevalant on both sides.

    why would you provoke her do so in the first place?

    One reason I can think of is to make Israel look bad, which is exactly what is happening: they do look bad/ And rightly so.

    So, shame on Hamas for putting their children in danger.

    And shame on Israel for committing the act.

    Again, both sides of this conflict have much to answer for.

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    Why did Israel launch their attacks with children present ?

    We would need to ask the Israelis who launched this particular attack this question. I would like to know the answer myself.

    Let me rephrase the statement:

    I think everybody can agree that 250 deaths of innocent children is a tragedy. And wrong.

    Now, why again did Israel launch their attack? The attack I refer to is the entire operation, including the attack where 250 children were killed.

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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    urufuls

    I repeat:

    Both sides of this conflict have much to answer for.

    I think everybody can agree that 250 deaths of innocent children is a tragedy. I think everybody can agree that putting them at risk is a tragedy as well

    Anyone using that tactic is sick.

    Why isn't there any criticism against Hamas then?

    is it acceptable for Israel just to totally ignore the presence of innocent children and fire away?

    The short answer to that is "no".

    Is it acceptable for Hamas to use them as shields?

    No again.

    Let's read the article again.

    Why did Israel launch an attack?

    Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

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