If economic globalisation is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather than the interests of trans-national corporations.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
I'd always support my country, whether it was right or wrong.
To Stutefish's answer I would just emphasize that should my country go wrong, I would work with others in my country to set things right again. But I would not make a point of trashing in other countries.
No one chooses his or her country of birth, so it's foolish to be proud of it.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Our race has many superior qualities, compared with other races.
All races have many superior qualities. Together, all races make man the unique creature on the planet that it is.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Individually, perhaps. But nations do not have friends, just an intersection of interests at times.
Military action that defies international law is sometimes justified.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
There is now a worrying fusion of information and entertainment.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality.
I would add that often people confuse class with income status. America is a classless society. It was built that way. There are no lords, ladies, dukes or Barons.
Controlling inflation is more important than controlling unemployment.
I would add that while Unemployment affects the few, inflation affects all. And that is what makes it the greater evil.
Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need" is a fundamentally good idea.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
It's a sad reflection on our society that something as basic as drinking water is now a bottled, branded consumer product.
Bottled water is not "basic". It is a luxury. And while not every river and stream is free from polution, almost everyone in the nation has access to clean drinking water that does not come in a bottle. It is their choice whether to avail themselves of tap water, or pay more for bottled water.
Land shouldn't be a commodity to be bought and sold.
Land is a limited resource. Just as oil, Water, and air are limited resources. As such, the only way to put a value on it, and thus an incentive to maintain it, is to be able to buy and sell it.
It is regrettable that many personal fortunes are made by people who simply manipulate money and contribute nothing to their society.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade.
Very few times, but yes, sometimes.
The only social responsibility of a company should be to deliver a profit to its shareholders.
The ONLY social responsibility is to deliver a profit to its shareholders. But like all things, if the company abuses the community and customers, it is not fulfilling its responsibility. From the sole responsibility, all other actions of a company flow.
The rich are too highly taxed.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care .
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Governments should penalise businesses that mislead the public.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
A genuine free market requires restrictions on the ability of predator multinationals to create monopolies.
No. It requires restrictions when monopolies are created. But if you invent a new widget, you get a patent on it, you have just created a monopoly for the life of that patent. That is not a bad thing, but government has to assure you do not abuse that monopoly.
The freer the market, the freer the people.
While that sounds nice, the truth is that is not a truism as Stutefish pointed out. As a GENERAL rule, it is true.
Abortion, when the woman's life is not threatened, should always be illegal.
I dont like the absolute either, but my beliefs dictate that the baby did not do anything to merit capital punishment. Therefore I agree.
All authority should be questioned.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Taxpayers should not be expected to prop up any theatres or museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis.
I agree. If a theater or museum cannot garner sufficient support from the community that supports it, then it is either not doing its job well enough, or the community has not placed a high enough value on that endeavor to warrant the necessary support. An example is Symphonies. Very few get public money, yet many exist as the patrons pay and donate to maintain them.
Schools should not make classroom attendance compulsory.
For adults, no. For children, yes. Children are learning to make decisions. They are not at the point they know how to make them yet.
All people have their rights, but it is better for all of us that different sorts of people should keep to their own kind.
Violent Criminals? Yes. All others should at least interact so that the synergism can take place.
Good parents sometimes have to spank their children.
Remove the Have to. Good parents may at times spank their children. Have to indicates a mandate, and there are none in parenting when it comes to discipline.
It's natural for children to keep some secrets from their parents.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Marijuana should be legalised.
Yes.
The prime function of schooling should be to equip the future generation to find jobs.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
People with serious inheritable disabilities should not be allowed to reproduce.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
The most important thing for children to learn is to accept discipline.
No, the most important thing for a child to learn is that life is not fair.
There are no savage and civilised peoples; there are only different cultures.
Genetically, true.
Those who are able to work, and refuse the opportunity, should not expect society's support.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
When you are troubled, it's better not to think about it, but to keep busy with more cheerful things.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
First-generation immigrants can never be fully integrated within their new country.
False. While I am 3rd or later generation American, I am reminded of the first female Space Tourist. I would say she is very well integrated.
What's good for the most successful corporations is always, ultimately, good for all of us.
Absolutes are always wrong.
No broadcasting institution, however independent its content, should receive public funding.
I agree.
Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system.
"One party State" and "democratic political system" are contradictory.
Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried.
From the government? Perhaps. But everyone should be worried since the government is the least of your worries when it comes to ID theft.
The death penalty should be an option for the most serious crimes.
No.
In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Abstract art that doesn't represent anything shouldn't be considered art at all.
One peson should not set the definition of what art is.
In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation.
Again an absolute. It would depend on the crime.
It is a waste of time to try to rehabilitate some criminals.
Yes.
The businessperson and the manufacturer are more important than the writer and the artist.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.(Except about writing the article part)
Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Making peace with the establishment is an important aspect of maturity.
It depends on the establishment.
Astrology accurately explains many things.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
You cannot be moral without being religious.
You can be moral without being religious.
Charity is better than social security as a means of helping the genuinely disadvantaged.
True.
Some people are naturally unlucky.
Just as some appear to be naturally lucky. It is literally "the luck of the draw".
It is important that my child's school instills religious values.
Never, unless it is a seminary school.
Sex outside marriage is usually immoral.
Unsure.
A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship, should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population.
Yes.
What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
No one can feel naturally homosexual.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.
It's fine for society to be open about sex, but these days it's going too far.
Would not change a word of Stutefish's answer.