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My "quoting" is not working well, apologies. > Always this kind of complains are coming, only…
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
My "quoting" is not working well, apologies. > Always this kind of complains are coming, only…
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
In reply to tamarama: Did you receive a sentence in Japan, tmarie? Are you a prisoner…
Posted in: Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
@fadamor its widely rumored by others who've sang the anthem televised that she "nailed it" in…
People are human, and come built with faults, including addiction or obsession genes.
Posted in: Why do some celebrities self-destruct due to substance abuse?
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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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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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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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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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goodDonkey
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 :).
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.
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'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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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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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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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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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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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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Wow, the world really has high expectations for this US president.
Posted in: Obama books
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smithinjapan: 100% understood.
Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood
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Terminal man.........
Posted in: Man returns to Japan after stay at Mexico airport
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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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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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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
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:
Posted in: Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood
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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.
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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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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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
Why isn't there any criticism against Hamas then?
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