[QUOTE="8IbodI8"][QUOTE="Decessus"][QUOTE="8IbodI8"]

A second problem with America is that everyone is scared of each other. In the media, we read about terrorists and bombers and murderers and rapists and all kinds of horrible people. We fear so much for our safety that we feel the need to buy guns to protect our family and we feel the need to enter unecessary wars to quel "terrorist activity." Fear has plagued the American people so much, that I believe terrorist threats can now be used as an excuse for practically everything.

Decessus

Should someone who has worked hard to become as rich as they have be forced to give away their wealth to those who haven't earned it?

I just think that's it's unecessary to be filthy rich. My parents aren't rich and I live a perfectly happy life.

Do you think it is necessary to play video games, surf the internet, go to the mall, buy expensive clothing, and the various other things that I'm sure you do, when you could be using all that time and money to help those less fortunate than yourself?

You're exactly right, I'm not saying that I'm not guilty. That's part of what confuses me. That people can acknowledge that they are no better than anyone else (like myself) and still continue to live the way they do (like myself). My hope is that, when I live on my own, I will be as generous as possible.

[QUOTE="8IbodI8"]

A second problem with America is that everyone is scared of each other. In the media, we read about terrorists and bombers and murderers and rapists and all kinds of horrible people. We fear so much for our safety that we feel the need to buy guns to protect our family and we feel the need to enter unecessary wars to quel "terrorist activity." Fear has plagued the American people so much, that I believe terrorist threats can now be used as an excuse for practically everything.

Decessus

Should someone who has worked hard to become as rich as they have be forced to give away their wealth to those who haven't earned it?

I just think that's it's unecessary to be filthy rich. My parents aren't rich and I live a perfectly happy life.

Marijuana - This is something worth smoking. It doesn't have all the harmful chemicals from what cigarettes have, but unlike cigars it is inhaled. So you pretty much just get carbon monoxide with THC. The THC goes into the bloodstream and into your brain and unlocks the "rewards" portion of your brain and you feel really good about everything. You get that feeling you get when you find money or come home to a really good meal or something, but its on everything, even the mundane. Video games and movies become more of an art form. You think more intricately. Food tastes WAY better. And you can even ingest it without smoking it (if you have a vaporizor or eat it with cannibutter or something). Excellent way to wind down a night if you ask me.jealentus

So true, dude. Bud ftw.

[QUOTE="8IbodI8"][QUOTE="xaos"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Most people are busy taking care of homelife first. It's a luxury to have the time to be able to help the world. People help with what they can.

I don't know of anyone who lives in fear here.

Not everyone is greedy....most people are happy when they can pay the bills.

Not everyone seeks power.

Your post is full of generalizations......

xaos

Yea, I've been living in one town my entire life. Sorry if I'm not friggin experienced enough for you. This is just the way the world seems to me.

I was actually responding to the other guy, but thanks.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Most people are busy taking care of homelife first. It's a luxury to have the time to be able to help the world. People help with what they can.

I don't know of anyone who lives in fear here.

Not everyone is greedy....most people are happy when they can pay the bills.

Not everyone seeks power.

Your post is full of generalizations......

xaos

Yea, I've been living in one town my entire life. Sorry if I'm not friggin experienced enough for you. This is just the way the world seems to me.

[QUOTE="8IbodI8"]Bashing other people's taste in music. It just makes other people feel crappy to say they have bad taste in music.LJS9502_basic

Oh please.....you don't seriously get upset if a band you like is bashed? I always consider the source...;) Doesn't bother me in the least...

Yea but bashing bands always starts these really long arguments that have no hope of ending because you can't change someone's opinion. If you watch basically any video with a famous musician on YouTube, you'll see really long arguments about how this sucks and that's better, etc., etc.