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    Good call on the TCU game, Anthony. I got to catch the tail end of the game in the midst of that crazy comeback. If a little more time had been on the clock, maybe it's a different story. Either way, the Bears certainly earned it. The disappointed expressions on the TCU fans' faces were pretty priceless.

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    It can't be a cop out if it's truly what you believe.

     

    While I agree with COW that sex is something 'intimate' and shouldn't be legaly allowed becase it destroys it, that isn't the only reason why I think it's imorral.

     

    Bottom line for me is that the human body is a sacred thing, humans are not just another animal species, were different, and our bodies are special. They should be treated as such. And that's where I draw the line, once you ask me whether or not someone should be allowed to use there bodies as a way of making a prophet through sex, my answer will be no, it should NEVER come to that.

     

    When you start doing that you no longer look at yourself as a human, you are a thing, a piece of meat. It's disgusting to me.

     

    For me, NOBODY, whether forced, or voluntarily should ever use themselves and there body as sex tools to make money. To me it's just sick that anyone would think like that. It completely degrades the person using the prostitute and the prostitute himself/herself.

     

    But then to take an industry where the 'workers' use there own bodies as sex instruments and not only make it legal, but tax them for doing it is just that, imo, Immoral. It's bad enough when one man, or a group of people are making a prophet out of stuff like that, but when a whole nation is willfully making a prophet out of something like that... To me it's wrong in too many ways. And i'm totally against it.

     

    And then this whole idea that just because someone says it's immoral, they are just coping out because they don't want to really think about the pros and cons to me isn't a logical one. Because the other side to this argument is that people do it already, it's already a thriving industry and it's not even legal, we could make a lot of money with it if we were to make it legal. Whereas my problem isn't just the idea of legalizing it, no, my problem is that people acknowledge it (prostitution) as an 'ok' thing to do. if the idea of prostitution in itself in my eyes is bad, why would there be any need to think about the possible pros of making it legal?

     

    Again, I am a Christian, and was raised one so my belief differ. I'm never gonna look down on someone for being a prostitute nor would I condemn them for it, if someone makes that choice, it's there choice and i'll never talk them down for it nor would I talk down a person for using a prostitute. I'll never force anyone by any means to see things my way, and I probably never should of commented on this subject to begin with. lol. But at the same time, I absolutely hate the idea, and imo it would make the USA look bad if they were to legalize something like this.

     

    I respect you, D-Mac, and I respect your belief in the Christian faith. Funny thing is, not 2 years ago I would completely agree with you (I was raised Southern Baptist, and believed it whole-heartedly). So believe me when I say I know both sides of the moral argument and the way both sides think about issues like this. I also understand that because of that you and I may never agree on the finer points in this discussion. But I do have to ask you this: if you truly believe that people have the right to be free to do as they choose, as I assume you do, isn't it contradictory to turn around and basically impose the views you were raised to believe onto other individuals who don't believe in the same religious or spiritual code? What I am gathering is that you would tell them they can't do something they are perfectly willing to do (that wouldn't really be hurting anybody), simply because you don't believe it's right, because you BELIEVE that the human body is a special temple not to be smeared by extramarital sexual acts. That isn't an objective stance and it isn't a fair way to make rules.

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    I absolutely think that it should be legal with heavy regulation, for a few reasons. One, it would make it's contribution toward the reduction of crime and the needless population of already overpopulated prison systems. Second, as already mentioned before, the regulation and taxing of the profession would contribute to moving the economy in the right direction....regardless of the measurable impact, progress is progress, in my opinion. Third, I have a sneaky suspicion that poverty would go down as well, because now some women (or men) too afraid of legal action could pursue this opportunity as a way out.

     

    My last reason is actually a little more speculative, since I don't know for sure what the impact would be, but I believe that legalizing prostitution could also put more of a stranglehold on human trafficking. Many women being trafficked allow themselves to be treated poorly because they are intimidated into believing that their pimp (who usually fronts as a legitimate businessman) will expose them as a prostitute, thus endangering their freedom and the freedom of their children if they have any. Regulating it would force crooks to go through channels they could have otherwise avoided if prostitution were illegal.

     

    I have a sincere problem with taking a moral stance on issues like this, because painting it black and white and calling it done does the subject no justice, and it feels like a cop out from having to give a controversial issue some real critical thought.

     

    Example: Prostitution is wrong because sex is an intimate act that should only be conducted between a married man and woman, and this profession ruins the sanctity of the act. Problem: As far as I can tell, humans are the only species on earth who view sex as a special or intimate act. All other animals view it as what it is....just sex, regardless of purpose. There is nothing special about it. It's what you BELIEVE that determines the value of the act itself.

     

    So I ask objectively, who or what is being harmed by legalizing an already existent profession? I believe the best argument here would be sexual health and safety, which is where regulation would come into play. Since I am not a legislator, I have no ideas what kind of particulars there should be or even if it's possible, but it seems to me that setting up some kind of STD registry system would help to mitigate the issue of getting a disease. Also, if a prostitute wishes, she could have the option to request a client be tested, and decline business deals if the client refuses. Pregnancy could be an issue for those too stubborn to use protection, so there could be some kind of deal where the guilty client would have to pay for abortion expenses(only bringing it up because it is legal...I don't want to hijack this topic).

     

    Basically, prostitution is a transaction between two consenting adults who know what they are getting into (as a rule). I don't see a real good reason to keep a consensual act illegal on the basis of subjective moral principle. Sorry for the lengthy post.

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    Something I've noticed a lot more frequently than I care to on Youtube/Facebook comments is people being ridiculed for liking a song for this reason or that. Example: Individual A comments how much he loves Sympathy for the Devil after hearing it on Black Ops. Individual B comes in and states what an unworthy fan he is because he discovered the song on a video game rather than discovering it.....whatever way it is that makes the other person better than him. Using myself as another example, I play lots of GH and RB, and that's how I have discovered and come to appreciate songs I previously didn't know about.

     

    This type of logic runs rampant on social networks, where there are people who basically take on this type of elitist mentality, thinking they are better fans of a band or appreciate the music more because of this reason or that. Keep in mind, I'm aware that the world's best and brightest are not heavily represented on YT and FB comments as a general rule. However, they do make up a large group in society. Frankly I don't understand it, especially when the main point is for fans who appreciate a band to come together and reach consensus that they all like it, regardless of why.

     

    Wondering how ya'll feel about it. Does this happen to you? Do you agree that someone who grew up listening to the Stones (or any band) is better than someone who discovered them by chance through games, movies, etc? If so, why? This is all just random curiosity, because I apparently have nothing else to think about at the moment :popcorn: . Let me know what you think.

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    I thought the starting lineup turned out alright, until Foster re-aggravated his hammy. Now I'm paranoid I'm gonna have another injury plagued year. I ended up opting to drop Helu for Tate on waivers as a handcuff, even though I honestly think Helu could be solid as a rookie.

     

    QB: Matt Ryan

    RB: Arian Foster

    RB: Lesean McCoy

    WR: Hakeem Nicks

    WR: Dwayne Bowe

    TE: Vernon Davis

    W/R: Austin Collie

    K: Dan Carpenter

    D/ST: Jets

     

    B: Joe Flacco

    B: Davone Bess

    B: Marshawn Lynch

    B: Todd Heap

    B: Roy Helu

    B: Chargers

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    Wooo. More Davone Bess. Although, I am not sure hoe excited Dolphin fans should be with Henne or Matt Moore leading the way. The Dolphins are really looking to be in serious trouble.

     

    I haven't lost faith in Henne yet. I never had blind notions of the second coming of Marino, either, which makes me different from a large portion of Fins fans from what I've seen....sadly. If he absolutely can't put it together this season, then I'll go ahead and join the crowd saying it's time to move on.

     

    As for Thomas, I'm pretty disappointed that Sparano has lost faith in Brown's replacement over the course of his ROOKIE PRESEASON. Maybe it's me, but that seems early.

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    Might take some ridicule but I'll make mine a little different.

     

    Up and Comer: Cameron Wake. I'm not sure if he really counts in this class because of his age, but I chose him because of the limited time he has played and the impact he has already shown he can make as a DE and as a blitzing linebacker. I'm a big fan of aggression and tenacity and he has plenty of both.

     

    30 and Over: Drew Brees. I want to start my franchise off on the right foot with a thoroughly proven veteran at the offensive helm. He could easily have another 5 years left in him (barring serious setback), giving me time to find the heir apparent. In the meantime, I'd have a guy who knows how to find the open man with precision and poise on a consistent basis.

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