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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 11:50:52
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Should we open ourselves up to an attack that not even Interpol is able to identify potential terror suspects? Well?

Here's the thing.

People who are against applying many of European nations' "socialist" concepts -- vehemently so at times -- argue that it stifles creativity and, while nice in some ways, generally goes against many American concepts.

But they don't consider the double-edged sword there.

Freedom comes with risks, too. And those risks are not entirely a personal responsibility. Some things are out of your control and you have to put your trust in whatever god, government, or dumb luck you subscribe to.

Our freedom of speech means you're going to get your feelings hurt sometimes stepping outside your door or turning on the TV.

Our freedom to keep and bear arms means that sometimes, despite everyone trying desperately otherwise, innocents are going to get shot that probably wouldn't have otherwise.

Our freedom of religion means that you have the right to believe whatever you like and you've got to learn to peaceably co-exist with people of other religions. The downside to that is that some people won't agree with the latter part there and are going to try to ruin it for everyone.

But once you start becoming authoritarian about religion, where does that end?

You start banning Muslims, you start living in fear of a religion and fighting a religion, all you're doing is feeding the fire for terrorists of that religion, and you're helping to cultivate new members for them that may have otherwise never have become radicalism-inclined had they not seen firsthand the blatant shunning of their beliefs.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 11:52:28
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
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And even then I'm not completely on board with banning anyone outright from the U.S. due to their port of departure.
I don't know. I think we should still have caution on some countries, like North Korea.

I think keeping tabs on people who enter from a certain region is a good compromise versus an all-out ban.

But I still think any sort of observation or segregation based on religion is a slippery slope to armbands and ghettos. And we all know what presumably comes after that.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 11:57:27
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You misunderstood.

I don't agree with Trump's blanket banning of Muslims. At the same time, I don't think we should allow everyone and anyone just because.

Which we do, constantly.

The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:00:15
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The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

I hate referencing George Carlin. Not because I disagree with him or don't think he was great, but because he was a comedian and doesn't get taken seriously enough with his critique of American society.

It's the illusion of safety, KN.

Much like gun bans; it lets people sleep easier.

But we sacrifice too many freedoms for that illusion of safety, where does it get us, and what do we become for it?
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By Shiva.Viciousss 2016-03-24 12:00:49
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
You misunderstood.

I don't agree with Trump's blanket banning of Muslims. At the same time, I don't think we should allow everyone and anyone just because.

Which we do, constantly.

The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
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By Cerberus.Pleebo 2016-03-24 12:04:19
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Ragnarok.Nausi said: »
Uh oh, "feelz". I'm sorry you were so oppressed.

We really deserve to be punished for making you go through that huh?
LOL! You're being punished by having lgbt characters represented in the media yet I'm the one with the supposed victim complex? Good god, if I was a morning coffee drinker I would have sprayed that ***all over my screen.
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By Ragnarok.Nausi 2016-03-24 12:05:33
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Legit was not an attack on people who disagree with me. I seriously wonder if some people are scared to start up to Islam and its radicalization.

You're not trying to stand up against radicals.

You're calling for an out-and-out ban on a huge portion of the world's population from entering our free country because of their religion, because a tiny percentage of that religion uses their beliefs as an excuse to carry out their terrible desires.

And the 14th Amendment indicates that on U.S. soil, even as a non-citizen, you have rights under the Constitution.
Waging war is an ugly business. If the threat come from within Muslim community it's downright stupid to pretend it doesn't just so we can jerk our PC ***.

Open borders has never been a part of my libertarian philosophy. Pretending it has isn't accurate.
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By Bahamut.Kara 2016-03-24 12:05:34
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The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

You come through the line with people who have US passports.

Every airport I've visited seperates the US citizens from internationals because biometrics are required**

** photos are now required of US citizens each time they return, but that has only started the last 2-3 years
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:06:46
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Ramyrez said: »
But I still think any sort of observation or segregation based on religion is a slippery slope to armbands and ghettos. And we all know what presumably comes after that.
Candy canes and Godwin's Cat!

But you make a good point. I didn't think about that possibility.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:07:59
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Bahamut.Kara said: »
Asura.Kingnobody said: »
The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

You come through the line with people who have US passports.

Every airport I've visited seperates the US citizens from internationals because biometrics are required**

** photos are now required of US citizens each time the return, but that has only started the last 2-3 years
...you are right, I forgot that there were different lines for different people. It's been almost a year since I flew out of country....
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:09:48
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Shiva.Viciousss said: »
...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
By who? The US government? Or the port-of-origin government?

Security is supposed to be higher in the US government, but even then, it's not infallible. Hell, most agents cannot even tell if the passport is legit or not.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:10:09
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Ragnarok.Nausi said: »
Uh oh, "feelz". I'm sorry you were so oppressed.

We really deserve to be punished for making you go through that huh?
LOL! You're being punished by having lgbt characters represented in the media yet I'm the one with the supposed victim complex? Good god, if I was a morning coffee drinker I would have sprayed that ***all over my screen.

Perspective can be very difficult. For everyone, really, but for some more than others.

For instance, Saev's comment about "over-representation" is accurate to an extent. But then again, I don't see him complaining about the amount of (traditionally-gauged) good-looking people vs. ugly in entertainment.

I don't see anyone complaining about the inaccurately-portrayed skinny people in fast food commercials.

Entertainment is about 1) making money and 2) escapism.

In that order.

Having LGBT 1) allows broadcasts to cast a wider net for their audience and 2) allows more people to feel that kinship with characters, thereby enhancing escapism.

Don't worry. There are always bigots to be had in entertainment. I mean, they're always bad guys...I guess maybe that's not fair either?
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By Ragnarok.Nausi 2016-03-24 12:13:14
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Cerberus.Pleebo said: »
Ragnarok.Nausi said: »
Uh oh, "feelz". I'm sorry you were so oppressed.

We really deserve to be punished for making you go through that huh?
LOL! You're being punished by having lgbt characters represented in the media yet I'm the one with the supposed victim complex? Good god, if I was a morning coffee drinker I would have sprayed that ***all over my screen.
That wasn't the punishment I was referring to.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:14:35
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But then again, I don't see him complaining about the amount of (traditionally-gauged) good-looking people vs. ugly in entertainment.
Damn those good looking people!
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By Shiva.Viciousss 2016-03-24 12:14:52
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...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
By who? The US government? Or the port-of-origin government?

Security is supposed to be higher in the US government, but even then, it's not infallible. Hell, most agents cannot even tell if the passport is legit or not.

If you aren't a US citizen then both gov'ts are going to screen you and the point of origin gov't has to follow US guidelines before letting you get on the plane. We don't have an open border. People aren't just coming into this country from North Korea or Iran on a whim.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:17:34
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Shiva.Viciousss said: »
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...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
By who? The US government? Or the port-of-origin government?

Security is supposed to be higher in the US government, but even then, it's not infallible. Hell, most agents cannot even tell if the passport is legit or not.

If you aren't a US citizen then both gov'ts are going to screen you and the point of origin gov't has to follow US guidelines before letting you get on the plane. We don't have an open border. People aren't just coming into this country from North Korea or Iran on a whim.
Sounds like a regulation.

Please share that regulation to the class.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:18:07
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But then again, I don't see him complaining about the amount of (traditionally-gauged) good-looking people vs. ugly in entertainment.
Damn those good looking people!

Well that's sort of what I mean, right?

I mean, the lesbians are always super-hot too.

*shrug*

I'm just saying. I'm not complaining.
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By Cerberus.Pleebo 2016-03-24 12:19:17
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Ragnarok.Nausi said: »
Cerberus.Pleebo said: »
Ragnarok.Nausi said: »
Uh oh, "feelz". I'm sorry you were so oppressed.

We really deserve to be punished for making you go through that huh?
LOL! You're being punished by having lgbt characters represented in the media yet I'm the one with the supposed victim complex? Good god, if I was a morning coffee drinker I would have sprayed that ***all over my screen.
That wasn't the punishment I was referring to.


Show me on the doll.
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By Shiva.Viciousss 2016-03-24 12:21:04
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
By who? The US government? Or the port-of-origin government?

Security is supposed to be higher in the US government, but even then, it's not infallible. Hell, most agents cannot even tell if the passport is legit or not.

If you aren't a US citizen then both gov'ts are going to screen you and the point of origin gov't has to follow US guidelines before letting you get on the plane. We don't have an open border. People aren't just coming into this country from North Korea or Iran on a whim.
Sounds like a regulation.

Please share that regulation to the class.

No thanks? Look it up yourself if you really believe your perception of airport security is indicative of a problem with the US gov't.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:22:11
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Ramyrez said: »
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But then again, I don't see him complaining about the amount of (traditionally-gauged) good-looking people vs. ugly in entertainment.
Damn those good looking people!

Well that's sort of what I mean, right?

I mean, the lesbians are always super-hot too.

*shrug*

I'm just saying. I'm not complaining.
Just remember, not all lesbians are super-hot.

Just like not all gay men look like Ben Affleck.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:23:06
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Shiva.Viciousss said: »
Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
...All of the screening is done before they get on the airplane?
By who? The US government? Or the port-of-origin government?

Security is supposed to be higher in the US government, but even then, it's not infallible. Hell, most agents cannot even tell if the passport is legit or not.

If you aren't a US citizen then both gov'ts are going to screen you and the point of origin gov't has to follow US guidelines before letting you get on the plane. We don't have an open border. People aren't just coming into this country from North Korea or Iran on a whim.
Sounds like a regulation.

Please share that regulation to the class.

No thanks? Look it up yourself if you really believe your perception of airport security is indicative of a problem with the US gov't.
So, talking out of your *** yet again. Remember boys and girls, the burden of proof falls on the person making the statement, not the person who the statement is made to.
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By Shiva.Viciousss 2016-03-24 12:27:30
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
You misunderstood.

I don't agree with Trump's blanket banning of Muslims. At the same time, I don't think we should allow everyone and anyone just because.

Which we do, constantly.

The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

Ok, lets start with you, since you started this conversation. Prove it. Prove this entire post is true, or you are talking out of your ***.
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By Shiva.Nikolce 2016-03-24 12:27:34
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Cerberus.Pleebo said: »
if I was a morning coffee drinker

wait one darn minute here....
you're not!?

how is that even possible!?
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By Shiva.Nikolce 2016-03-24 12:30:23
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Shiva.Viciousss said: »
Prove it. Prove this entire post is true

they let me back in the country after a business trip to mexico... twice!

I have the passport stamps to prove it.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:35:51
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Ramyrez said: »
Asura.Kingnobody said: »
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But then again, I don't see him complaining about the amount of (traditionally-gauged) good-looking people vs. ugly in entertainment.
Damn those good looking people!

Well that's sort of what I mean, right?

I mean, the lesbians are always super-hot too.

*shrug*

I'm just saying. I'm not complaining.
Just remember, not all lesbians are super-hot.

Just like not all gay men look like Ben Affleck.

Well clearly. But this ultimately is my point.

It's fiction. A fantasy. Everyone wants to be represented in fantasy.

And in reference to the disabled as someone made facetiously earlier, let's not forget able Oracle.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:36:27
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Shiva.Nikolce said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
Prove it. Prove this entire post is true

they let me back in the country after a business trip to mexico... twice!

I have the passport stamps to prove it.

Nik, stop trying to throw us off the trail.

We all know you have evil Illuminati clearance.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2016-03-24 12:37:30
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Shiva.Viciousss said: »
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You misunderstood.

I don't agree with Trump's blanket banning of Muslims. At the same time, I don't think we should allow everyone and anyone just because.

Which we do, constantly.

The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

Ok, lets start with you, since you started this conversation. Prove it. Prove this entire post is true, or you are talking out of your ***.
Wait, you want me to prove an opinion? The only provable thing in this post is that the US government is inefficient and inept. That's the only part of the post that's not opinionated.

But seriously, this is common sense. You literally have to have your head up your *** to not see this.
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By Shiva.Viciousss 2016-03-24 12:41:43
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
Shiva.Viciousss said: »
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You misunderstood.

I don't agree with Trump's blanket banning of Muslims. At the same time, I don't think we should allow everyone and anyone just because.

Which we do, constantly.


The US government prides itself on it's inefficiency and ineptitude. Do you really want a potential terror threat to somebody who doesn't really care about their job well enough at the immigration stand at airports? I have been at many US airports coming in from different countries, and a good portion of the workers don't even look twice at people, it's just basically scan, ask a few questions and NEXT!

Ok, lets start with you, since you started this conversation. Prove it. Prove this entire post is true, or you are talking out of your ***.
Wait, you want me to prove an opinion? The only provable thing in this post is that the US government is inefficient and inept. That's the only part of the post that's not opinionated.

But seriously, this is common sense. You literally have to have your head up your *** to not see this.

I want to you to prove your claim that we are constantly letting anyone and everyone into the country just because. Specifically, potential terror threats. Here I will bold it for you.
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By Caitsith.Zahrah 2016-03-24 12:42:39
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
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Limited protection. But not foreign nationals who are not on US soil.

People wishing to visit the US can still get denied access at the airport (not US soil), and they are not protected by the 14th Amendment.

Ramyrez said: »
I get the technical difference being assumed in Nausi's argument and acknowledge that getting down to the strict word-for-word, obviously they're not protected until they're here. The idea is to head them off at the pass so they don't have to be offered the rights we (clearly) take for granted.

At the bottom of last page, easily missed I guess.

Asura.Kingnobody said: »
And if they are here illegally? Guess what? 14th Amendment allows "due process" and they can lose their rights immediately by being here illegally.

Foreign nationals do not automatically get rights just because you say they do. There is due process to give them rights.

Great? I'm not trying to defend illegal immigrants.

I'm proposing we don't act like a bunch of scardycats banning millions upon millions of potential great thinkers, artists, and workers from our country on the basis that they were raised in a specific religion.
Fine, but I don't think we should give them blanket amnesty because they are also of a certain religion.

Then again, these terror attacks in Paris and Brussels were more than likely brought into effect either directly or indirectly from the refugee crisis last year. Is it conclusive? No, but like I said, likely.

Should we open ourselves up to an attack that not even Interpol is able to identify potential terror suspects? Well?

[sartalics]Yes, this is all simply a recent occurrence. And neither 7/7 nor the Madrid bombings (among a few, but those examples instantly spring to mind) happened, right? It's the refugees![/sartalics]

Memory is appallingly fleeting on AH. The kicker is, even if you're not a citizen of the EU, an expat or have family abroad, we've touched on these subjects time and time again. At least a few here have some sense of awareness.
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By Ramyrez 2016-03-24 12:45:39
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Asura.Kingnobody said: »
The only provable thing in this post is that the US government is inefficient and inept.

Demonstrably inefficient I'll accept.

"Inept" is a slightly more subjective call and as such exists at all levels across all walks of business and life and can be temporary or permanent in any given individual.

I understand that I'll not quench your endless distaste for the government, I merely ask you to accept that no system is infallible and every system is susceptible to moments of "wtf" at the hands of aforementioned acute or chronic ineptitude.
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