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OK.

Donotbelieve comments on Feb 22, 2018:

There were police at my children's school today, on account of a weapon being found on the premises after threats, from a student, were made. I do not understand this one bit. I am too enraged to speak succinctly on this subject. I do, however, appreciate your more objective and ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

ALL NYC public high schools have police...everyday.

OK.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Why the guns? 1. Fear of invasion 2. Fear the government becoming a dictatorship. 3. Fear of another 9/11 4. Self-defense.... One thing is for sure (AND I support the right to own guns) a. Civilians don't need assault weapons, b. No person under 25 y/o should be allowed to ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Wafflestomp DID U READ MY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT HOW THE LAWS SHOULD BE MODIFY? U R WELCOME TO ADD YOURS.

OK.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Why the guns? 1. Fear of invasion 2. Fear the government becoming a dictatorship. 3. Fear of another 9/11 4. Self-defense.... One thing is for sure (AND I support the right to own guns) a. Civilians don't need assault weapons, b. No person under 25 y/o should be allowed to ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Uncorrugated I should let the person who protected his son's life to answer your question. He shot the dude who broke into his home.carrying a big revolver. Too bad that sharp shooter passed few years ago....my brother is still alive.

After Mass Shooting, FL House Votes to Put “In God We Trust” Signs in Schools – Friendly ...

Clare comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Why don't they just carry a rabbit's foot, it will do just as good. Dumbasses.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

Oh no, that would be fetishism...............LOL JUASSSSSSSSS

What's your thought on disciplining children?

AzVixen52 comments on Feb 22, 2018:

I think part of what is wrong with not only millennials but the generations after them is not being allowed to spank (not beat......spank!) your kids. Most of us over 40 had physical discipline, and we aren't worse for the wear. Again, not beatings, but a tap on the butt never hurt anyone. When your...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

My mother slapped me once; I was 11 y/o. This "one time" was enough to create a FOREVER breach between my mother and I.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Cast1es As I said...I am not diabetic and I don't have kids.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Cast1es My mother was a diabetic so, my friend, you don't need to explain to me the complication this disease brings upon a person's health / organs.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@sarahjustme SINCE i AM NOT A DIABETIC I DON'T CARE TOO MUCH ABOUT A DIET FOR THIS CONDITION....BUT I LOOK WHAT U EAT FOR GENERAL GOOD HEALTH.

Never thought I'd see the day when I agreed with Pat Roberson: [patheos.com]

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 21, 2018:

Everybody with a little common sense asks for a ban on assault weapons. Now, what if said ban in few years evolves into one on all guns? This possibility scares me. I don't own guns neither I know how to use one....but if today we lose one right tomorrow we may lose another...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@icolan The possibility of a Constitutional Amendment is as real as the fact that today will be followed by tomorrow. As I said, when you lose one right you are in your way to lose the others. BTW, I know what is needed to amend the Constitution.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@sarahjustme lol...I have taken cinnamon in my coffee since I can remember....also, as a child, whenever I ate rice n milk pudding.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Cast1es I know what cinnamon does...and the ups / downs but if the A1C is not lowered I fail to see how your doc took you off medformin.

Who else would rather use natural medicines?

Cast1es comments on Feb 21, 2018:

I added cinnamon capsules to my regimine , so my doctors took me off of metformin . Now I've read doctors are no longer prescribing metformin . I take gaba caplets for my neuropathy , now my doctor has decided to prescribe a product the big pharmacutical companies make , based on gaba . I'm waiting ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

How many points you A1C went down with the cinnamon? i take cinnamon with my coffee.

Since joining this site I have had an ongoing question that I ask myself.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Even being the smarter in the room you can learn something from those seen as "not so knowledgeable". Try.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

@LeighSheltonThat was not my message since by "BEING THE SMARTER" I was not referring to teachers or students but to people in general. ...but i WON'T CRY ABOUT YOU ASSUMING I WAS REFERRING TO A SCHOOL SETTING. lol.

Billy Graham, dead today at 99.

VictoriaNotes comments on Feb 21, 2018:

My condolences to his family and friends. I didn't like the man, but I think initially, he was sincere in his faith and later realized how lucrative the business of Christianity was.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

Since his family and friends profited from his doing....no, no condolences for them.

Billy Graham, dead today at 99.

jonds56 comments on Feb 21, 2018:

He was a con man and so is his son

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

Isn't religion and organization made of con men?

Since joining this site I have had an ongoing question that I ask myself.

skado comments on Feb 20, 2018:

I think it's best to just be honest and not worry about what others think. The exchange of information need not have any relation to ego, no matter which direction it's going.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

@CeciRosane60 Well, keeping your mouth shut equals to preventing others from getting what you know.Learning to me is a "give n take"...The way used to provide the knowledge could be questionable but that's a different topic.

Since joining this site I have had an ongoing question that I ask myself.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Even being the smarter in the room you can learn something from those seen as "not so knowledgeable". Try.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

@LeighShelton YOU HAVE A WAY TO EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS THAT'S NOT THE MOST "alluring"....LOL

How about a non-hysterical discussion about guns in the US?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Removing guns from decent citizens won't stop the nut cases from killing people because they will get the weapons in the streets. I won't forget the student who told me: " I can get a gun here before the school day is over and without leaving this classroom." We must enforce the laws already in the ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

@icolan EVEN WORSE. They can't vote but indeed they can buy guns.These are the DETAILS that need to be fixed. Again, to remove a gun from a decent person who lives in the middle of nowhere is ridiculous and stupid....as is to remove a gun from any decent USA CITIZEN. Ban on assault weapons? Yes, SÍ, Oui.....

Since joining this site I have had an ongoing question that I ask myself.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Even being the smarter in the room you can learn something from those seen as "not so knowledgeable". Try.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 21, 2018:

@LeighShelton And who said they are? Your answer doesn't have anything to do with your OP and/or my first answer.

Not long ago.

Nena comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Jajajjjjajjajaja! (English translation: lol.)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

@Nena Es de brujas............jijijijij

I was doing some reading about men being afraid to flirt and approach women.

trois2005 comments on Feb 20, 2018:

I had a woman on a dating site that I messaged and introduced myself and asked about flea markets in her town. She answered with just no so I asked about antique shops in the area. Got the answer back that if I didn't quit harassing her she'd report me.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

Ignorance comes in all colors and sizes

I was doing some reading about men being afraid to flirt and approach women.

Chefedone comments on Feb 20, 2018:

Men are afraid to approach, because some of us are sensitive and do not like rejection either. Some women have many constraints on who they will date or even talk to. But me being from Philadelphia I will talk to anyone. Just our nature we're very sociable.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

Do you mean we should accept all invitations....regardless of what we feel / think? Regardless of the differences?

I translated this meme because must be enjoyed by all KID - Then, she was made from Adan's ...

Nena comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Brilliant...that was me at a young age. No wonder I was kicked out of private school. LOL!!!

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

The condescending attitude af the priests always pissed me off....and I told them so.

Not long ago.

Nena comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Jajajjjjajjajaja! (English translation: lol.)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

@Nena iNDEED..........JIJIJIJIJIJ

Fortunately this "summer camp" was closed.

Nena comments on Feb 19, 2018:

In Devil's Lake is where I hope she/they is now! But I'm sure even that devil wouldn't want them. Que triste.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 20, 2018:

Don't be surprised if these camps began to proliferate anytime soon.

Kids

AdorkableMe comments on Feb 19, 2018:

2 twins that will be 14 next month. They are our first and last. Lol.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

Since when twins are more than 2? LOL

A Muslim told me today at my place of work that I'm going to hell.

ErichZannIII comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Well, being so rude to him was probably not the best way to go. But he also had no business telling you that.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

Rude? The Muslim? Indeed.

Any President's Day plans? Here's a suggestion.

norealgod comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Do you need to get high in order to deny christ?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

dear, those who believe in Christ are the one "high".

Any President's Day plans? Here's a suggestion.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 19, 2018:

There is a huge tag sale near my home. I'll be there.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

@phxbillcee How do they call it in your area?

Not long ago.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Wow, well said and excruciatingly to the point!

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Don't worry. Each time a believer insults me I take it as a compliment.

Hugs & kisses.

hankster comments on Feb 19, 2018:

wear a very pointy Pinocchio nose. always carry around a big box with both arms.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

LOLlllllllllllllll I loooooove this suggestion.

Not long ago.

Nena comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Jajajjjjajjajaja! (English translation: lol.)

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 19, 2018:

Me fascina cuando alguien rie en español. jajajaja Risa bilingüe

Not long ago.

mt49er comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Upsetting believers is simply a side effect of honesty.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

Which I deeply enjoy.

Not long ago.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Wow, well said and excruciatingly to the point!

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

The insults I received from the believers were very "charitable" LOL

Which one makes you feel the worst?

Gohan comments on Feb 18, 2018:

2. Praying only serves the one praying as it has a meditative effect on the person praying.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

Is condescending.

Which one makes you feel the worst?

Sarahroo29 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

I'll pray for you.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

That's the one that annoys me

For my fellow North Alabama agnostics: If you are on Facebook, there is a group called North ...

TeddyBear2311 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Do you know if there are any Freethought groups in the Birmingham/Tuscaloosa area?

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

These are all the Alabama A/A groups. I met the Nafa people (Huntsville) great people. Alabama League of Reason, Mobile Alabama Freethought Association Birmingham atheists meetup Birmingham Freethought Society Etowah County Rational Alliance Humanists of North Alabama Humanists of the Shoals Mobile Atheist Community Montgomery Area Freethought Association, Montgomery North Alabama Freethought Association North Alabama Freethought Association, Huntsville Southeast Alabama Freethought Association, Dothan West Alabama Freethought Association, Tuscaloosa

WHAT'S YOUR POSITION ON ABORTION ?

Biagnostic comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Abortion to me, is a private matter, no concern of government, religion, or the neighbors. it involves the mother, the father, the doctor, and to a degree the fetus...TOTALLY PRIVATE. And I do not believe it's murder of a person. to a certain point it is only an induced miscarriage.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

Is only the women's business...The father and the doctor do not have a say in this matter.

Massive study of Australia's gun laws shows one thing: they work

Arascain comments on Feb 18, 2018:

No mass shootings since they banned military-style assault weapons.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

Most intelligent people will say NO to assault weapons in the hands of civilians....but the right to bear arm can't be touched.

Massive study of Australia's gun laws shows one thing: they work

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Feb 18, 2018:

Every excuse you make for why gun control efforts allegedly can't work in the USA (because we're special? ...American exceptionalism?) is a capitulation to the gun lobby. The facts worldwide are clear. Gun violence reduction is very achievable. If you doubt that, you have bought into the NRA lie....

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

And whici steps do you think should be taken to reduce gun violence?

Wearing a kilt

Nevermind345 comments on Feb 18, 2018:

It's hanging in the Closet right above my Bagpipes. Only one way to wear a Kilt. Ask any Scotsman. Have some great jokes and pics. but I don't know it they would be allowed.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

LOL., In my other country there is a fairly large Scottish colony....and one of its members was a neighbor. He used to done a kilt and play the bagpipes in his backyard. There was where my siblings and I developed a liking for the bagpipes....also where we laughed a lot when the wind played a number on him.

I thought this group would stir shit up, and it has.

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 17, 2018:

Would you believe me if I mention that the last school shooting could have been prevented? No, no by confiscating guns but by arresting the guy...since the FBI has info. on him. BTW. about assault weapons....yes, these ones shouldn't be available to civilians.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 18, 2018:

@markdevenish Educate the people and violence will be reduced....Incarceration / mental health placement help

What do you know well enough to teach others?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Spanish, geography...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 17, 2018:

@kensmile4u The news in Spanish are also helpful....because the first learning -any language- is through the ears.

What do you know well enough to teach others?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Spanish, geography...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

@kensmile4u No, no as much as I used to be. The best way to learn a language is to listen to native speakers. I always had two native Spanish speakers in each of the groups in my classrooms.

Guns for/against?

MikeFlora comments on Feb 16, 2018:

I have started a group here called Gun Control Now. We are going after assault weapons big clips and bump stocks. Everybody who agrees is welcome to join. We need all the help we can get.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

@MikeFlora Fire, then start a second group....otherwise sounds like you are mixing apples and bananas.

Guns for/against?

MikeFlora comments on Feb 16, 2018:

I have started a group here called Gun Control Now. We are going after assault weapons big clips and bump stocks. Everybody who agrees is welcome to join. We need all the help we can get.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

Then, why didn't you start a group that specifically advocates for a ban on assault rifles?

I'm not against guns.

MyrddinSr666 comments on Feb 16, 2018:

To be quite honest it's not the guns that truthfully do harm to humans it's the idiots that are using them or behind the trigger that is doing the harm. All of us that own gun's of all kinds know this.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

@markdevenish WHAT PROBLEM? If a person wants to kill you...or many....he / she will find the way to do so. A well known nut-case in town told his ex "I WILL KILL YOU, YOUR BOYFRIEND AND EVERYBODY AROUND." Yes, he was in jail -10 years-, his ex moved to another province....all precautions were taken. Upon his release, he tracked his ex and when she and her now new hubby were working he entered their home and injected rat poison in their bottles of water and mixed the same poison with the sugar and flour in the kitchen cabinets. His ex, her husband, their three y/o girl, her older son and a neighbor ....all died horrible deaths.

What do you know well enough to teach others?

LeighShelton comments on Feb 16, 2018:

It's not what I know but its the fact that I'm just not a teacher kind of person with no disrespect for teachers.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

No everybody carries the "PEDAGOGUE GENE".

Gun control? Yes or no and why?

RobCampbell comments on Feb 16, 2018:

We have gun control, it's just the criminals and insane are ignoring the rules. I don't think taking away the right to keep and bear arms is going to make any real difference in this country. Better to have a fully armed citizenry to protect ourselves from the nutjobs running around.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

I agree with you....but i DON'T SEE THE NEED FOR A CIVILIAN TO OWN AN ASSAULT RIFLE

What do you know well enough to teach others?

Babyseal comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Knowledge is one thing but teaching to others is a skill.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

A person can have both....in fact, many do.

I'll Pray for you. Building bridges between Theist and Atheist.

David1955 comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Reading this it seems to me that if the intent of such a comment is condescending, patronising or to have a 'dig' at us, then hard atheist applies. If the person means well and that's their way of trying to be nice or supportive, then you let it go or take it in that spirit. It's a case by case ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

That Latino man....as with all believers will never say to you "GOD GAVE THIS TO MY SON." and if his son recovers -i hope he does- he will thank GOD and never the doctors. THE BEST TO YOUR SON

A controversial one.

HarrySlick comments on Feb 15, 2018:

I most definitely believe in organ donation,but I do not like the idea of people loosing control of what happens to their organs alive OR dead. This is just another human right that could be taken away.You also have to consider the survivors of these deceased individuals and their choices . You are ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 16, 2018:

@PoppyLongJohn All your "scientific" explanation and "" human burial is a way for people still living to cope with the sadness of losing someone"" can't be compared to saving other person's life....which many relatives see as a way for the death person "TO BE ALIVE...IN OTHER PERSON'S BODY."

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@marmot84 I guess a person must thinks as you do. No here.

We just had a snow storm and temps next week get into single digits (F) so I have no nudest news for...

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 15, 2018:

Helloooooooooooo!!!!!

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@Babyseal Is by invitation only?

Hello everybody

ballou comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Hello there. I'm saw this group and I'm curious. I don't think I have been to a nudist colony or beach before. If I had I'm sure I'd remember it! lol

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@balou Don't worry. Guys with small testicles also go to nudist resorts........LOL Sorry, I couldn't help it. LOL

Florida school shooting: Australia hasn't had a mass shooting since 1996

CeciRosane60 comments on Feb 15, 2018:

See there is a solution...you guys did it...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@balou I didn't ask about getting assault weapons (it shouldn't be possible)....I ask you about stricter laws stopping nut-heads from getting guns.

Hello everybody

ballou comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Hello there. I'm saw this group and I'm curious. I don't think I have been to a nudist colony or beach before. If I had I'm sure I'd remember it! lol

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

Is a great experience

Florida school shooting: Australia hasn't had a mass shooting since 1996

CeciRosane60 comments on Feb 15, 2018:

See there is a solution...you guys did it...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

Please do tell me how stricter laws will stop a nut-head from killing 20 people if he / she is set to do so.

Just saw two posts on Facebook .

Spinliesel comments on Feb 15, 2018:

What i see as changed is the easy availability of assault rifles.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

While I RESPECT THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS...I DON'T SEE THE NEED FOR A CIVILIAN TO OWN AN ASSAULT RIFLE.

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

Darthpug comments on Feb 14, 2018:

I had to turn the coverage off. It started to bother me that both Fox and MSNBC were actively looking to interview the kids. Something about that just doesn't sit right.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@Darthpug OK, let assume stricter laws are implemented in a given country. How do you explain people being killed regardless of said stricter laws? IMHO if a person wants to kill another...or a group....he/she will find the way. The analogy about the cars is stupid.

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@Babyseal And do you think those stricter laws will stop a dude from buying a rifle on the streets and shooting people?

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@marmot84 One of the things that makes me to stop debating is that the other person believes he / she can read my mind. No, I didn't get my info. from the NRA but from few Mexican friends who live this horror every day...and from what I see -daily- in the news from Argentina. I don't read / hear Canada, Australia or GB news. The fact we may disagree doesn't give you the right to assume from where I get my info.

A controversial one.

HarrySlick comments on Feb 15, 2018:

I most definitely believe in organ donation,but I do not like the idea of people loosing control of what happens to their organs alive OR dead. This is just another human right that could be taken away.You also have to consider the survivors of these deceased individuals and their choices . You are ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

U read you laid and clear but I also ask you: Who benefits from organs eaten by the worms?

A controversial one.

AxeElf comments on Feb 14, 2018:

That would sort of kill the whole, "It's my body and I can do what I want with it" argument for abortion. But really, kidnapping and murder to obtain body parts is really, REALLY rare--despite the urban legends. There is a black market for the organ trade, of course, but the source is usually ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@AxeElf I was waiting for your answer; I knew you would make a sarcastic comment about the show I cited.....which was ONLY to illustrate the thread Dear, you need to learn a little bit about Latin America and what's going on there...

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@marmot84 And, then, you may not know the truth about other countries. Mexico, for instance, last year had 37,000 deaths.....Last Monday, five people were killed in BAires and another three on Tuesday....by the en of the year we mayu have several thousands deaths. The solution to this problem is not to place restrictions on guns but to educate people.

Anyone dislike their family to the degree thay have changed their name?

KKGator comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Only to the extent that I've never gone back to my maiden name. It's an unnecessary and ridiculous expense anyway.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@KKGator Trust me, it all depends on many reasons...and in many cases on the desire to "build a new life".

A controversial one.

DelilahJones33 comments on Feb 15, 2018:

I’m all for organ donation but NOT for forcing people to do it. It’s my body, my choice.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@DelilahJones33 And I asked "Even after you passed?

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@Babyseal To restrict who owns a gun....based on previous records / mental health....yes, I agree....but restrictions won't stop that person or any other from buying a gun on the streets. The solution has to be a different one. I have seen faces slashed by sharpened glass and box-cutters. Sure, these homemade weapons are less dangerous than rifles and revolvers...but I wouldn't tell that to those bearing the scars for life.

A controversial one.

DelilahJones33 comments on Feb 15, 2018:

I’m all for organ donation but NOT for forcing people to do it. It’s my body, my choice.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

After you passed?

A controversial one.

AxeElf comments on Feb 14, 2018:

That would sort of kill the whole, "It's my body and I can do what I want with it" argument for abortion. But really, kidnapping and murder to obtain body parts is really, REALLY rare--despite the urban legends. There is a black market for the organ trade, of course, but the source is usually ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

L&O, Season 1, Episode 21 "Sonata dor Solo organ. 1991 This episode, conservatively, presents what could (did?) happen in USA because of the Organ Donors system in the country.

Does anyone else do culture immersion when you travel?

DUCHESSA comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Except in USA, I never had the chance to live long enough to "get immersed" in a country's culture. I envy you all the languages you speak. BTW, As you know, most immigrants to USA don't get involved in the country' s culture. I had students (HS) who were here for over five years and only spoke ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@birdingnut Well, everything you mention I experienced while living in BAires....but the people also spoke the language of the host country. In USA this doesn't happen as much. The Chinese ladies who do my nails are in the country for over 15 years...and don't speak English....the veggie vendor around the corner from my home only speaks Spanish...and is here more than 20 years. One thing is the beauty in diversity and another one is no adapting to the host nation.

A controversial one.

AxeElf comments on Feb 14, 2018:

That would sort of kill the whole, "It's my body and I can do what I want with it" argument for abortion. But really, kidnapping and murder to obtain body parts is really, REALLY rare--despite the urban legends. There is a black market for the organ trade, of course, but the source is usually ...

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

Talk to Mexicans who has lost relatives to the "kidnappers for organs" and then we will chat. And it also happens in other Latin American countries. BTW, there is a lot of money to be made from each body. Don't think they only take one organ from each person.

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

Darthpug comments on Feb 14, 2018:

I had to turn the coverage off. It started to bother me that both Fox and MSNBC were actively looking to interview the kids. Something about that just doesn't sit right.

DUCHESSA replies on Feb 15, 2018:

@BookDeath From your comment is obvious that you are not a mind reader. ...so I won't continue debating with you.

Another Report Of A Mass School Shooting-This Time In Florida

marmot84 comments on Feb 14, 2018:

Stepping back from it - I find it absurd. How can this be happening in the 21st century? What are we even thinking? Why does this only happen very rarely in other countries but has become common place in ours? I'm sick at heart thinking about how the parents of the victims feel tonight. I ...