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Can of Worms: Should young women stop dressing so 'slutty'?
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Post by
Adamsm
Except one main belief does rule everything in your example...that federal mandate is better than local mandate. So why is it okay for the federal government to mandate a dress code and not the local communities to do so? Why must there be a one-size-fits-all culture?Because we aren't a million little towns like it was in the middle ages?
And as far as conflict goes, who are you to say there would be less conflict. All anyone can truthfully say is that the world is chalk full of conflict right now, and maybe we ought to do something so people can live happier lives.
In certain things, such as the constant fights between the rights of homosexuals against heterosexuals, would be dealt with, as would some of the more idiotic fights about the rights and wrongs of society if they actually made it so they were equal.
And yes, it would be nice if a lot of the conflict of the world would disappear....but let's be completely honest about that too: Humanity has rarely, if ever, gotten along with each other, and always find some reason to argue about something...which, leads to more and more conflicts. So unless some grand deus ex machina comes along to remove all of that, we'll always be fighting.
Post by
Squishalot
No, it's their choice.
I'd ADVISE against dressing in such a way, but I wouldn't force it.
That would probably constitute a 'yes' response to the question.
Post by
Jubilee
In certain things, such as the constant fights between the rights of homosexuals against heterosexuals, would be dealt with, as would some of the more idiotic fights about the rights and wrongs of society if they actually made it so they were equal.
You honestly believe that when a law legalizing gay marriage is finally passed nationwide, that fighting is going to stop? It's precisely because there is or isn't a law that people are fighting. Right now it's the gay rights people on the offensive. If a law is ever made, it'll then be the opposition on the offensive. Take the abortion issue. It was pro-choice on the offensive a couple decades ago, now it's the pro-life people.
And I think it's silly not to strive for peace and harmony and happiness for everyone just because it's hard.
And finally what do the middle ages have to do with it? It doesn't matter what historical setting you're in, the smaller community, the better able it is to adapt to make the most people happy.
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Adamsm
You honestly believe that when a law legalizing gay marriage is finally passed nationwide, that fighting is going to stop? It's precisely because there is or isn't a law that people are fighting. Right now it's the gay rights people on the offensive. If a law is ever made, it'll then be the opposition on the offensive. Take the abortion issue. It was pro-choice on the offensive a couple decades ago, now it's the pro-life people.If it's passed as a law that can't be repealed, it would definitely cut down on the number of conflicts.
And I think it's silly not to strive for peace and harmony and happiness for everyone just because it's hard.I've always been of the camp, the only way there will be 'peace and happiness without weapons' is if humanity either vanishes completely, or we all end up lobotomized and children have it done as soon as they are born.
And finally what do the middle ages have to do with it? It doesn't matter what historical setting you're in, the smaller community, the better able it is to adapt to make the most people happy.Heh, yeah right; I know quite a few of the small towns around here have massive issues due to their 'leaders' being complete and utter *!@#$%^s who care only about themselves and their families and pretty much everyone else can go screw themselves.
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Jubilee
Every law can be repealed. I'm not sure why you would assume otherwise.
And if you think that that's fine. But then why are you so concerned with what I'm proposing? If we're all going to hell in a handbasket, then I'm nothing special. But at least I'm striving for something that's at least noble in intention.
And lastly I don't claim to know how Canada's system works, but if someone is being consistently elected, than he's the most supported person. I don't like Obama's policies. That doesn't mean I don't accept that most of America does (or at least did in 2008).
Post by
Orranis
People can dress how they like, as long as it's not done for the sole purpose of irritating others. If you're comfortable enough with your own body to show some skin, that's a good thing. If people lust about it, that means it's attractive, and you really can't tell someone 'stop being attractive.'
Read: I'm not going to complain >_>
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Adamsm
/shrug
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Squishalot
This is a remarkably one-sided poll result considering the borderline views that people seem to have.
Jubilee - did you have any thoughts on my comments about the cop's comments from the first page? Apologies if I missed it.
Post by
Capnboomkin
Personally, I don't like how women dress that way and men have their boxers showing. However, people are entitled to dress however they like, so long as they are not breaking any laws.
Post by
Jubilee
Is that discussion referring to this quote? "Women should avoid dressing like ^&*!s in order not to be victimized." Without further context, I think what he said is fine, other than that he using a pejorative term probably in a place and capacity he shouldn't have been. Of course, that's assuming there is actually evidence that women dressed like @#$%s are victimized more often than those who are not, and that he's aware of this evidence.
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Squishalot
Yep. Elhonna took objection to the cop's comments, so I was curious what your thoughts were.
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Post by
donnymurph
If you've got it, flaunt it.
Post by
Interest
No, it's their choice.
I'd ADVISE against dressing in such a way, but I wouldn't force it.
That would probably constitute a 'yes' response to the question.
Uh, I think I'm pretty sure I read it right.
Should young women stop dressing so '%^&*ty'?
I said no, as it is their choice to do whatever the hell they want. By saying yes, I would be implying that I flat out disagree (which I do to SOME degree, but not COMPLETELY) and think they have no right to dress in such a way, etc, meaning they have no effective choice to dress how they want.
Edit: Lol, got blocked.
Post by
xaratherus
Every law can be repealed. I'm not sure why you would assume otherwise.
Actually, if the issue is resolved by a ruling of the Supreme Court defining "marriage" as a Constitutional right (as has occurred in roughly 14 rulings previously), but more so that the institution cannot be restricted based on the gender of the individuals consensually entering into the marriage, then it cannot be repealed, nor can any individual state law be passed to block it.
At that point it would take on the same status as interracial marriage.
The only way it could then be "repealed" would be revolution.
Post by
gnomerdon
Hi guys!
This is question 4 in the series - should young women stop dressing so '!@#$ty'?
For context if necessary - go to most major cities late on a Friday / Saturday night, or Google '!@#$walk' to see more about the recent related protest events.
I find it perfectly fine. Women should express themselves in any way that they want to be. If it's to dress $%^&ty, it's ok with me.
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