BaldProphet

This kind of “checking that I’m still orthodox” post makes my skin crawl. Who is “we”?

This is so obvious. I don’t understand why I don’t see it being reported on more often.

Caltrops are better because they require less precision to deploy effectively.

Which is ironic because one of the Fed’s chartered purposes is to maximize employment. I guess maximizing profits is more important, even though it’s not on the list.

Ok, thanks for clarifying your stance, I think I understand now.

I can see how this could get complicated depending on the organization. For example, my church has distinct legal entities so that the “not-for-profit” side and the “business” side are kept separate.

I agree that keeping the government out of religion is extremely important.

Thanks for your time!

While I’d love to see churches start paying their fair share

Genuinely curious, what do you define this fair share as?

Potatoes have exploded in my family’s microwave numerous times.

This is definitely one of those “easier to avoid than to remedy” kinds of things.

No, I’m being 100% serious. Why can’t we, as a society, be consistent around the concept of childhood consent? Either they’re adults capable of consent, or they’re children who require a parent or guardian to give consent for them. I don’t understand how anything can be a gray area.

And yet kids are given gender-affirming care without parental consent, meaning only the medical practitioner is giving consent for the treatment. How do we square that with the wider discussion of the ethics of childhood consent and labor?

Saudi Aramco or ExxonMobil