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i'll tell you something, i'm tired of how the world is, i'm tired of what the standard for human morality has become, i want to change that and if you have a problem with it, maybe you should speak your mind, we won't stop you, we may argue your points, but everyone needs equal chances and i want to offer it to them, this is not my guild, it is everyone's who wants others to come before themselves, i just run the guild and do my best to make sure everyone gets that chance, so please, don't leave my message to everyone within the guild, or even within gaia, make the world know there's still people wanting to help!!!

Well, I ahve to say that I'm tired of all the sueing for stupid thing's, example, You hit a guy that broke into your house, you would then be sued for assault, or if you get fat from to much mcdonalds and sue for a heart cndition cause "entirely" on their food, bugs me...
It really bugs me...

i think that ppl need to lighten up about alot of things. also i get really annoied with bullies but they don't know it.

Morality is usually the product of an area's socioeconomic state combined with basic human nature. The absolute minimal standard of morality is that it sustains life; if one looks at the lowest of moralities in this country, one will find that they do in fact sustain the lives of those bearing lower moralities. Crimes usually spark off because of poor living conditions. Marriages break down because either partner is incapable of appreciating a marriage for what it is. Frequently, these things are enabled by a lack of social cohesiveness, or anomie. (Durkheim - Suicide)

So what if one person matters to someone else? A lot it did to prevent their murder. Can you really say that people are not toys to be played with? The most ancient of cultures said they were. Try playing with people. You may have fun with it. The concept of natural rights is a relatively new one in philosophy. The idea that one has a right because one is, is somewhat ludicrous; how did the right come into being?

This country is only as litigious as it should be. In the land of Liberty and Justice, we have a very effective justice system, although there have been an excess of low-lives willing to sacrifice liberty for (supposed) security. Check your facts about the self-defense; there is a such thing as the Castle Doctrine. Was it right for McDonalds to be selling transaturated fats in what appeared to be an honest cheeseburger? These things that are taken to court over are very important to many, and your disregard for them is at best callous.

An outsider only suffers at the hands of the external society to the extent that he is not self-sufficient. That is the weakness. Can you absolutely say that people need the right to speak their minds? How about people shouting fire in the theater? Or slander and libel? You would permit those too? Racism still exists in its legacy; the teacher is not racist so much as is the system of years past that allowed the black student into class.

Again, the insults coming from others is only a means to try and pull others back into their morality. Maybe the ideas of some people need to be trashed and put to the shame that they deserve? Why do you have the fallacious notion that all ideas are equal? Put them into practice and I assure you some will have more success than others.

The U.S.A. is one of two truly imperial powers left on the map. We are only acting as imperial powers must and are able to.

How can one ignore economic problems? That's a foolish idea.

Why would one need to solve a socioeconomic problem if it causes no harm to oneself? Yes, there are starving children in Africa. Now, is it the fault of the West for the starving child or is it the fault of the parents? The West is not telling Africa to expand its population beyond sustainability, they're doing that on their own. Quoting Malthus, "The World needs a good famine or war every so often (to remove the excess population)."

Is the movement of money south truly messing up the economy? No, it is not. How much do you think they earn? The largest issues with the economy involve the depreciation of the US Dollar, oil speculation and over-leveraged banking.

DO NOT MAKE GENERALIZATIONS (It's a fallacy), and do not insult metal!

You cannot honestly expect a person to take a grave wrong lightly. Many things are serious, whether you think they are or not.

I understand the objections. I disagree with some of them, of course. And as for the Germany comment, yes, the US did try to help. But i meant that, as a whole, the world opressed them. not all of it. But, I'm sorry, I. Hate. Metal!

So. No need to get angry about things. As BlackIce said. THis guild is for those who want to share their opinions. No one should attack others opinions. Discussions are welcomed, of course. Discussions are healthy. So, BlackIce, if I attack someone, please let me know. I'll apologize and fix my statements.

and, you know, she does have some valid points

I'm tired of deforestation. That is putting it simply. Some people don't realize how many things are lost when trees are cut down for furniture, paper, and toothpicks. Most of our medicine and 90% of species of animals come from the rainforest. No you tell me why companies still go through there tearing trees down while they could be finding a cure for cancer instead. Me and my friend, Lionessrox4ever, worked on her profile over email and created a deforestation page. If you want to read it, just go to:
http://www.gaiaonline.com/profiles/10934463/
We waste trees while our money could be spent on better cause, like helping people in Darfur and third world countries like it. I shouldn't be able to list as many countries as I can that fall under the category of being third world.

True, BlackIce. But some people only care for themselves. In this country, from what i see, most people here about genocides and starvation in other countries, and think "Oh, that's sad. Someone should do something." But they never do anything. Wait, I take that back. most of the time, they don't. Sometimes people act. But my thought is, why should I help someone from my land if they are not willing to help those less fortunate in another land? I know it's a little wrong to take it that way, but I've heard too many people say the above statement, and then do nothing to change the situation. So, on a whole, i agree with SmartBrit (<-- nice name by the way mrgreen ).

Forests are important. They house thousands of different types of creatures, some we haven't even seen before. How do we know that one of these creatures doesn't hold the cure for some previously incurable disease or virus? We don't. However, all they see today is the $ sign. Again, not speaking for everyone.

And I agree with some of your points, BlackIce. We should help our people, if they need it. In the hopes of a better world, we need to care about our nation, as well as help others.