05 Jul 06
Originally posted by WajomaDo you deny that pollution is killing off more animals than ever before? Do you deny that there is more polution now than ever before? Do you deny that it is hotter now (the past few years) than ever before? Do you deny that the United States is more focused on building ultra-advanced bombs than on funding medical research? I am not saying that medical science isn't advancing, it definitely is, but I am saying that it is not advancing as much as it should be (in the US).
I do deny the environment is in a shocking state.
05 Jul 06
Originally posted by VapataAdvances in medical science sometimes take place at the cost of people's lives. (The Constant Gardener is obviously fiction but there's more than a grain of truth to it.)
I am not saying that medical science isn't advancing, it definitely is, but I am saying that it is not advancing as much as it should be (in the US).
05 Jul 06
Originally posted by VapataPerhaps if medicine concentrated its efforts on evolving a bullet-proof skin, there would be more emphasis on medicine (and what a shot in the arm for evolutionary research, too!).
Do you deny that pollution is killing off more animals than ever before? Do you deny that there is more polution now than ever before? Do you deny that it is hotter now (the past few years) than ever before? Do you deny that the United States is more focused on building ultra-advanced bombs than on funding medical research? I am not saying that medical scienc ...[text shortened]... it definitely is, but I am saying that it is not advancing as much as it should be (in the US).
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05 Jul 06
given that current climate models sugest that we have already emitted enough CO2 to push end of century temperatures over the 2 deg cel warming that is predicted to cause catostrophic irreversable melting of the greenland ice cap, causing 7 meters appx sea level rise, do you think that the resulting flooding is not going to be 'shocking'?
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05 Jul 06
Originally posted by FreakyKBHnah, then someone would develope an armour peircing bulet, no wait....
Perhaps if medicine concentrated its efforts on evolving a bullet-proof skin, there would be more emphasis on medicine (and what a shot in the arm for evolutionary research, too!).
05 Jul 06
Originally posted by googlefudgepredicted to cause catostrophic irreversable melting of the greenland ice cap
given that current climate models sugest that we have already emitted enough CO2 to push end of century temperatures over the 2 deg cel warming that is predicted to cause catostrophic irreversable melting of the greenland ice cap, causing 7 meters appx sea level rise, do you think that the resulting flooding is not going to be 'shocking'?
I can think of a few things that would 'reverse' the melting.
do you think that the resulting flooding is not going to be 'shocking'?
Only if holding a live electrical current.
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05 Jul 06
Originally posted by FreakyKBH'happenstance' as you put it kills far more people. and so far all atempts to insulate people from getting hurt have mostly just restricted the lives of the people being 'protected' and simply made the 'enemy' use bigger weapons.
The point being, of course, that protection from wanton killing must necessarily take precedence over 'happenstance,' as a result of life's weaknesses.
05 Jul 06
Originally posted by WajomaDidn't they used to have this system before all the revolutions?
Who pays for the guvamint should be who gets to vote for guvamint. So on net if you've paid more tax than benefits received you can vote. Could also have a tiered sysyem so that those who have paid the most tax will get two or more votes.