What are some touchy subjects you never debate in real life?

[CyberCubed]

What are some touchy subjects you never debate in real life? For me its the following:

- Religion (let everyone believe what they want, anyone debating or enforcing their religious belief onto others are fools)

- Politics (why bother?)

- Gay rights (let everyone live how they want to live, I support equal rights for everyone and leave it at that)

- Sports (I generally have no interest in following professional sports of any kind, so when people start talking to me about Baseball, Basketball and Football and "Did you see the game last night?" I don't really have anything to say. I also know how fanatical some people can get about their favorite sports team, its ridiculous)


What about you?

[Prowler]

Don't think there's really any in particular. I do have to watch my mouth when it comes to politics or religion though, because some people get easily offended over them. Sports, soccer in specific, can lead to nasty arguments as well, especially with fans of rival teams. Honestly, I think soccer is the most divisive subject in my country. I don't think even political or religious discussions match it.

[plastroncafe]

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[Prowler]

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Yea, there really isn't much to discuss about. Pretty much everyone is gonna mention what you're not allowed to discuss in these forums. But this is CyberCubed we're talking about. He always finds a way to make his threads stay open and active despite all the controversy surrounding them.

[Leo656]

I'll rap about anything, I don't care. Sometimes it's hard to find a willing co-participant depending on the subject, but I don't see why people can't just talk. I mean, they can't, we've all seen that, but it makes no sense to me.

I really don't ever talk about sports, but that's because I know nothing about them so I'd have nothing to contribute to that conversation.

Yea, there really isn't much to discuss about. Pretty much everyone is gonna mention what you're not allowed to discuss in these forums. But this is CyberCubed we're talking about. He always finds a way to make his threads stay open and active despite all the controversy surrounding them.

He's the hero this place deserves. :lol:

[Prowler]

Believe it or not, sports can really ruin friendships. So you guys can consider yourselves lucky for not liking them. That and having your weekend ruined if your team loses an important game. I kinda envy you for not having to deal with that.

[CyberCubed]

I don't see the problem here, there are a lot of subjects people would never discuss in real life and feel "safer" discussing on forums instead since you're not face to face with someone.

On a forum you can end an argument by simply leaving a thread and clicking the "close" button, but in real life a debate can be pretty heated especially if the guy you're talking with refuses to back down or won't let the conversation end.

[Prowler]

I don't see the problem here, there are a lot of subjects people would never discuss in real life and feel "safer" discussing on forums instead since you're not face to face with someone.

On a forum you can end an argument by simply leaving a thread and clicking the "close" button, but in real life a debate can be pretty heated especially if the guy you're talking with refuses to back down or won't let the conversation end.
This has been addressed before. I even talked to Leo about it before and he pretty much said what he did in his post above. "People can't talk". But yea, it'd be nice to discuss such controversial subjects here. This is the only forum I know that doesn't allow such discussions.

And people are more prone to insult each other behind the keyboard. In real life, face to face, people are more humble and less aggressive because, you know, they're shyer and don't want to risk getting into a physical altercation.

[Leo656]

Believe it or not, sports can really ruin friendships. So you guys can consider yourselves lucky for not liking them. That and having your weekend ruined if your team loses an important game. I kinda envy you for not having to deal with that.

I'm not a sports fan per se, but I am a Mets fan.

That is to say, I exist in a perpetual state of frustration and despair. :tgrumble:

In real life, face to face, people are more humble and less aggressive because, you know, they're shyer and don't want to risk getting into a physical altercation.

And if they're NOT, you slap on the Camel Clutch and MAKE them humble, Jabroni! :tgrin:

[Prowler]

I'm not a sports fan per se, but I am a Mets fan.

That is to say, I exist in a perpetual state of frustration and despair. :tgrumble:
Many people here like a certain team but don't really follow it. They just watch a game or two a season and claim to be happy when their team wins something. But when it loses, they don't really care much. I blame society for pressuring people to be into sports. If someone doesn't want to be into sports or support a certain team then let them do as they please. I'm not one of those assholes who thinks you're less of a man because you don't like sports.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'll rap about anything, I don't care. Sometimes it's hard to find a willing co-participant depending on the subject, but I don't see why people can't just talk. I mean, they can't, we've all seen that, but it makes no sense to me.

I really don't ever talk about sports, but that's because I know nothing about them so I'd have nothing to contribute to that conversation.



He's the hero this place deserves. :lol:

... But not the one it needs right now. :tlol:

[MsMarvelDuckie]

My hot-button topics? Religion (for obvious reasons, considering mine is often targetted as "devil-worship" by fools who don't know the dang differnce), gay rights, and abortion. I'm a supporter of both the latter two, but many people treat those subjects like the Plague.

[Jephael]

The act of sex itself is one that many people have a hard time discussing. What's funny though is how it can lead to so many different subjects. Sadly our society has a very poor outlook on the matter these days due to all the controversy it stems.

[Prowler]

The act of sex itself is one that many people have a hard time discussing. What's funny though is how it can lead to so many different subjects. Sadly our society has a very poor outlook on the matter these days due to all the controversy it stems.
Oh sex. How could I forget that one? Well, you see, I have nothing against sex or anything but I find it very rude to be asked directly about my sex life. Something annoying is having that friend who all of the sudden, brags about this one time he got a blowjob in his car or at a concert. I mean, do I really need to hear that?!

[Candy Kappa]

Not a touchy subject, but since I don't care about sports and know little to nothing about various sports and its teams, I don't partake in discussions about that.

[CyberCubed]

Oh sex. How could I forget that one? Well, you see, I have nothing against sex or anything but I find it very rude to be asked directly about my sex life. Something annoying is having that friend who all of the sudden, brags about this one time he got a blowjob in his car or at a concert. I mean, do I really need to hear that?!

Most of the time people are probably lying too. Like the guy who brags about having threesomes with two chicks every few months or something. Yeah right.

[Prowler]

Most of the time people are probably lying too. Like the guy who brags about having threesomes with two chicks every few months or something. Yeah right.
Well yea. We all lie sometimes, but at least have some tact. Nobody wants to hear about your sex life in public. Especially those dudes who tell others what they do with their gfs and wives in bed. What happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom. I'd never go around in public telling what me and my gf do in bed.

[IndigoErth]

Mostly just the subjects banned from many forums. Though I've never really been a debater in real life. Can't force opposing views to change and prefer to keep a difference of opinion brief.

[Candy Kappa]

I do try to remain quiet around my grandmother when it comes to religion, and her crazy American Mormon sister.

[Jephael]

Nobody wants to hear about your sex life in public. Especially those dudes who tell others what they do with their gfs and wives in bed. What happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom. I'd never go around in public telling what me and my gf do in bed.

OMG, I remember one winter in college I was hanging around with the radio station's current crew and we were talking about plans for New Years. Suddenly this girl sat back and said wistfully "I had the best sex last New Years." right in front of me and another dude who were just looking her like "Uh yea, that's great." She must've been drunk or high because most women I know don't brag about getting laid like that.

[IndigoErth]

and said wistfully "I had the best sex last New Years."
I'd be thinking, "365 days in a year and it was only that good once, a year ago? Sorry to hear?" :tlol:

I'm sorry, but if someone feels the need to brag about something that most other people are out there doing as well, maybe they need a fuller life.

It's not like you have a wonderful rare condition that makes you crap bricks of gold. Proclaiming that you got laid is like saying you woke up and were still breathing. Yeah, us too.

[DarthRaphael]

Nothing wrong with this topic so far.

Politics and religion are the big two. Every other topic ends up under one of those two subjects. I only discuss these with like-minded individuals since I discovered that trying to change another person's beliefs is so very close to a completely futile act. This is especially true on the internet, but can be explosive and friendship ending in person.

[Jephael]

I discovered that trying to change another person's beliefs is so very close to a completely futile act. This is especially true on the internet, but can be explosive and friendship ending in person.

Or worse... it can make enemies.

[plastroncafe]

Nothing wrong with this topic so far.

Politics and religion are the big two. Every other topic ends up under one of those two subjects. I only discuss these with like-minded individuals since I discovered that trying to change another person's beliefs is so very close to a completely futile act. This is especially true on the internet, but can be explosive and friendship ending in person.

I make a habit of using beliefs as a way to measure the worthiness of someone to be my friend in the first place.

Someone who doesn't view me as an equal doesn't get the privilege of having me as a friend. Last thing I want to be is someone's "token ___" friend.

I'd be thinking, "365 days in a year and it was only that good once, a year ago? Sorry to hear?" :tlol:

I'm sorry, but if someone feels the need to brag about something that most other people are out there doing as well, maybe they need a fuller life.

It's not like you have a wonderful rare condition that makes you crap bricks of gold. Proclaiming that you got laid is like saying you woke up and were still breathing. Yeah, us too.

Why does sex get such special treatment?
I mean, what if she'd said: "I had the best burger last new years!"
It's not like everyone doesn't also have to eat every day. Or that she hadn't had another burger some other time during the last 365 days.
If she'd said that....I'm betting that it wouldn't be an anecdote anyone would remember years down the line, let alone something used to shame her with.

Someone says to you, "I had the best burger last New Years!" would your response be: "You need a more fuller life."
Or would it be: Seriously? Where! I love good burgers. Tell me about this burger.

[Jephael]

Why does sex get such special treatment?
I mean, what if she'd said: "I had the best burger last new years!"
It's not like everyone doesn't also have to eat every day. Or that she hadn't had another burger some other time during the last 365 days.
If she'd said that....I'm betting that it wouldn't be an anecdote anyone would remember years down the line, let alone something used to shame her with.

I blame the guys who wrote American Pie. They've forever warped our generation!

[CyberCubed]

I blame the guys who wrote American Pie. They've forever warped our generation!

It was actually 80's movies like Fast Times at Richmond High that started that

[Jephael]

It was actually 80's movies like Fast Times at Richmond High that started that

Yea, but AP took it further with the "M.I.L.F." jokes and pastry humping.

[plastroncafe]

Yea, but AP took it further with the "M.I.L.F." jokes and pastry humping.

Not that this is anywhere near what I'm talking about, but the pie scene? was so much more tame than the masturbation scene in Fast Times. A scene you'd never see in a PG movie these days.

Neither of these movies is responsible for the fact that sex and talk of sexuality is taboo. History and culture predate the 1980s.

[Jephael]

Not that this is anywhere near what I'm talking about, but the pie scene? was so much more tame than the masturbation scene in Fast Times. A scene you'd never see in a PG movie these days.

Neither of these movies is responsible for the fact that sex and talk of sexuality is taboo. History and culture predate the 1980s.

Maybe not, but they sure haven't helped the issue either. There was that one part in the prom scene where Jason Bigg's character stood up to his horn-dog friend (the one going out with Tara Reid in the movie) on the matter of losing their virginity and it was a really good "after school special" kinda moment. Of course a few minutes later we see all four guys getting laid at Stifler's so it kinda makes that moment seem kinda like the writer's half-assed attempt at making the characters look like they have a conscience.

[Cure]

I'll discuss anything with friends and family. Doesn't matter. But one thing I don't discuss with them since none of us do them, is drugs. I know I shouldn't, but I just kinda get weirded out when other people discuss their drug habits openly.

Maybe not, but they sure haven't helped the issue either. There was that one part in the prom scene where Jason Bigg's character stood up to his horn-dog friend (the one going out with Tara Reid in the movie) on the matter of losing their virginity and it was a really good "after school special" kinda moment. Of course a few minutes later we see all four guys getting laid at Stifler's so it kinda makes that moment seem kinda like the writer's half-assed attempt at making the characters look like they have a conscience.

What are you even going on about? Stop blaming movies because sex makes you feel icky. Plastron has a point.

[Jephael]

Stop blaming movies because sex makes you feel icky.

I never said sex makes me feel icky, but it has lead to some very awkward moments in my life. I actually did some thinking over dinner and realized certain television shows have done some pretty good stories around the issue. Ever watch that episode of South Park where they teach sex ed to elementary students? Pretty screwed up, but it ends with Chef teaching the town a valuable lesson.

[pennydreadful]

I make a habit of using beliefs as a way to measure the worthiness of someone to be my friend in the first place.

Someone who doesn't view me as an equal doesn't get the privilege of having me as a friend. Last thing I want to be is someone's "token ___" friend.


You and I so need to hang in real life. 8)

But no, I don't have topics I shy away from - no topics are off-limits with me. Instead, I have people I shy away from.

If I have to censor myself too much around someone then they're not a person I'll spend time talking to in general. Not so much a "need to surround myself with an echo chamber" as much as a preference for friendships that aren't hard work and discussion with people on my wavelength who respect my existence. If I have to watch my tongue talking about things that I'm passionate about (like queer rights, sexuality, social issues) - things that are important to me and make up part of who I am as a person - if it's something that's going to majorly stick in someone's craw, we're probably not cut out to be good friends anyway.

I'm not into sports at all, so I totally don't get the sports thing either. :ohwell:

[IndigoErth]

I'm not into sports at all, so I totally don't get the sports thing either. :ohwell:
*nod* People arguing about teams and carrying on and getting upset that their chosen team isn't winning...

Did I miss something? Do the losing teams get executed at the end of the season and they can't try again next year? :lol:

[Jephael]

People arguing about teams and carrying on and getting upset that their chosen team isn't winning...

Did I miss something? Do the losing teams get executed at the end of the season and they can't try again next year?

You should meet my second cousin's husband. That is so him! He turns into a whiny little b*tch on Facebook every time the Philadelphia Eagles lose a game.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

But no, I don't have topics I shy away from - no topics are off-limits with me. Instead, I have people I shy away from.

Penny totally hit the nail on the head for me. If we're gonna do nothing but argue or think less of each other, if we can't have open honest agree-to-disagreements, then I don't need your **** in my life.

[IndigoErth]

You should meet my second cousin's husband. That is so him! He turns into a whiny little b*tch on Facebook every time the Philadelphia Eagles lose a game.
Oh yes, just south of the PA line so we're Eagles country down here too, I've got some Eagles fans on FB as well so I know what you mean. (Not to mention hear it from the other room.) Heaven forbid if they're playing against the Cowboys. lol

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I always root for the opposing team when the Cowboys play. Because I'm just THAT disgusted with football in general, and them in particular. I do like the Panthers, though.

[plastroncafe]

You and I so need to hang in real life. 8)



We should make this happen.
I'll even keep the Sox and Bruins talk to a minimum.
:D

[Metalwolf]

I think mine would be religion- "Oh you're a Christian? Oh you horrible fundies!"

And politics- When people assume that you have Same Sex Attraction automatically means that you are liberal, agnostic/atheist and automatically pro-gay marriage. Not every person with SSA or trans tendencies believes or feels the same way, even to the point of believing or feeling strongly about things that are against what others they 'should' feel.

Certain things about animals- Primarily the stuff 'justifying' why they have kept their dog or cat un-neutered, and anything where they mention that they will toss their animal out on the street if it even hisses or growls at their toddler, even thou odds are the toddler is allowed to get away with annoying or hurting the dog or cat.

[Leo656]

Someone says to you, "I had the best burger last New Years!" would your response be: "You need a more fuller life."
Or would it be: Seriously? Where! I love good burgers. Tell me about this burger.

This is funny to me, because as I read it, I was indeed eating, THE Best Burger. I made it. Double cheeseburger with sharp cheddar, lettuce, green pepper, onions, ketchup, mayo, and a dab of hickory barbecue sauce. The Best Burger... except it didn't have any mushrooms on it, because we're out. That would be The Best Burger + 1.

I'm washing it down with a huge salad because I don't wanna be a fatass.
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As far as fanatical sports fans go, the only thing my Dad ever really taught me about sports was, "The Yankees Eat Sh*t." :lol: I'm like alright, f*** 'em.

[Jephael]

This is funny to me, because as I read it, I was indeed eating, THE Best Burger. I made it. Double cheeseburger with sharp cheddar, lettuce, green pepper, onions, ketchup, mayo, and a dab of hickory barbecue sauce. The Best Burger... except it didn't have any mushrooms on it, because we're out. That would be The Best Burger + 1.

I'm washing it down with a huge salad because I don't wanna be a fatass.

:tlol: We totally need to hang out sometime!

[Leo656]

So I can f***ing cook for you?! I'm neither your butler nor your wife, you scoundrel! :tgrumble:

[Jephael]

So I can f***ing cook for you?! I'm neither your butler nor your wife, you scoundrel! :tgrumble:

I was about to say I'd be more than happy to treat you to breakfast in return. Hell, I make a damn good cheese omelette.

[Leo656]

Thanks, but not better than mine, I'd wager! Not to be a douche. I'm just soooo good at cooking. And omelettes are my jam, dawg.

So I guess I'll just go ahead and do dinner AND breakfast. Anything else? How 'bout the fillings outta my f***in' teeth, while you're asking me for things?! :trazz:

[pennydreadful]

Leo, if you're hocking yourself out as a man-servant, I'll take a foot-rub in addition to one of those burgers. :P Then we can watch My Little Pony together and I'll braid your hair!

[Jephael]

I guess I'll just go ahead and do dinner AND breakfast. Anything else? How 'bout the fillings outta my f***in' teeth, while you're asking me for things?! :trazz:

Now that you mention it, I could use a body guard to keep those annoying homeless people from begging for spare change.

[Leo656]

Uh... just an Obi-Wan Episode I braid, thanks. (I actually do that sometimes.)

And I definitely don't go near feet. I have a thing with that.

[Toitlefan]

There are only two subjects I always try to avoid. The first being abortion. The second being discussions on the PD/Bay TMNT movies.

[pennydreadful]

I hear ya - that PD movie is definitely a touchy subject! :tlol:

[plastroncafe]

And like all touchy subjects it's entirely inappropriate to just burst out laughing in the face of anyone who disagrees with you.

Or...so my shrink keeps telling me.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I hear ya - that PD movie is definitely a touchy subject! :tlol:


I thought Mikey was the touchy one in that.... :trazz::tlol:

[Peanut]

I can't talk sports with people. Can't do it. There is nothing worse than an upset sports fan, unless you both share the same team, then it's like the best conversation ever.

[IndigoErth]

I thought Mikey was the touchy one in that.... :trazz::tlol:
:tlol: "You can find me in here...." *attempts to poke boob*

[Jephael]

I just hope the writers at Nickelodeon don't try to go with any under-the-radar dirty humor like that. Paulsen and Cipes are the last 2 TMNT actors I ever want to hear say the phrase "I can feel my shell tightening."

[MsMarvelDuckie]

News flash- they already DID!

"We're NOT that kind of sub!" or "Hey guys! Guess what April and I have been doing in my lab!"

Ring any bells??

[Wingnut]

News flash- they already DID!

"We're NOT that kind of sub!" or "Hey guys! Guess what April and I have been doing in my lab!"

Ring any bells??
Hell don't worry about it, no one catches that stuff anymore :lol:

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Nope. Not at all. (Which is why all the adults in the theater sniggered when Mikey said that line in the movie, amirite?)

[shuriken]

I'll discuss anything with friends and family. Doesn't matter. But one thing I don't discuss with them since none of us do them, is drugs. I know I shouldn't, but I just kinda get weirded out when other people discuss their drug habits openly.

This. SOOO this. I just drink but I have some friends that are into different stuff and whenever it's mentioned I just feel really awkward.

[Leo656]

Yeah, I'm pretty judgmental about that. Most people know not to bring it up around me.

[ProactiveMan]

I can't listen to a conversation about suicide without leaving the room at some point. I almost lost someone I love very much, multiple times - so if anyone comes across as judgemental, I feel an anger that I would not be able to express in an acceptable way. I have no right to impose that on anyone, and you never know what experience they may have had, so I'll leave quietly until I catch my breath.

Otherwise, I can talk about virtually anything, although there are subjects I can't talk to specific individuals about because it's like talking to a brick wall.

[Katie]

This has been addressed before. I even talked to Leo about it before and he pretty much said what he did in his post above. "People can't talk". But yea, it'd be nice to discuss such controversial subjects here. This is the only forum I know that doesn't allow such discussions.

And people are more prone to insult each other behind the keyboard. In real life, face to face, people are more humble and less aggressive because, you know, they're shyer and don't want to risk getting into a physical altercation.

I made a private current events group so we can talk about the forbidden topics here. It's invite only so I can keep it under control, but feel free to ask for an invite if you want one. I have a thread about it in the announcement forum. I'm checking posting histories to make sure we only get mature posters who can handle these kinds of conversations.

I want good respectful conversations. Not a bunch of flaming or whining about politics religion or other touchy subjects. So far so good. The group is doing really great

Just know before asking for an invite that if you look from your posting history that you will be flamebait or someone who would cause problems in the group, you won't get in.

[plastroncafe]

Respectful conversations come from a place of trust, and assumed equality.
The internet at large is not known for being a bastion of either.

Which is why gated communities exist.

[Jephael]

Respectful conversations come from a place of trust, and assumed equality.

From what happened between us the other day, I learned sometimes making a bad joke isn't the best course of action when trying to break the tension.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I made a private current events group so we can talk about the forbidden topics here. It's invite only so I can keep it under control, but feel free to ask for an invite if you want one. I have a thread about it in the announcement forum. I'm checking posting histories to make sure we only get mature posters who can handle these kinds of conversations.

I want good respectful conversations. Not a bunch of flaming or whining about politics religion or other touchy subjects. So far so good. The group is doing really great

Just know before asking for an invite that if you look from your posting history that you will be flamebait or someone who would cause problems in the group, you won't get in.

I admire your faith in human nature and personal responsibility and maturity... but alas, I do not share that faith. :tgrumble: Good luck to you!

[Katie]

Respectful conversations come from a place of trust, and assumed equality.
The internet at large is not known for being a bastion of either.

Which is why gated communities exist.

Exactly. I'd love to let it be open to everyone, by its would just be a giant argument pit filled with the usual suspects.

But that being said I welcome all backgrounds and persuasions I only screen for flamebaiters

We have several members and topics going so it's not a dead zone

[Prowler]

I made a private current events group so we can talk about the forbidden topics here. It's invite only so I can keep it under control, but feel free to ask for an invite if you want one. I have a thread about it in the announcement forum. I'm checking posting histories to make sure we only get mature posters who can handle these kinds of conversations.

I want good respectful conversations. Not a bunch of flaming or whining about politics religion or other touchy subjects. So far so good. The group is doing really great

Just know before asking for an invite that if you look from your posting history that you will be flamebait or someone who would cause problems in the group, you won't get in.
Interesting. But judging from your thread about it, you're mostly discussing subjects I don't know much about (American politics, etc.) so I don't think I'd have much to contribute.

[Kanon]

Interesting. But judging from your thread about it, you're mostly discussing subjects I don't know much about (American politics, etc.) so I don't think I'd have much to contribute.

Don´t worry. I am in this group and am a german, who knows absolutely nothing about US politics (or other nations :lol:)

We have threads about marriage and other things what we can discuss :D

[Shiro Kame]

Gay rights and abortion, as they're both touchy subjects.

[Blackeyedsonic]

I'm gonna say religion I won't judge anyone for what they believe or don't believe I just can't stand when others won't show the same respect so I don't like to argue it

[Prowler]

Don´t worry. I am in this group and am a german, who knows absolutely nothing about US politics (or other nations :lol:)

We have threads about marriage and other things what we can discuss :D
Oh schön. Dann werde ich mich um die Gruppe beworben. :P

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

I personally would talk about any subject. The major problem with that is, now the popular thing to do when someone disagrees with an opinion, is to try and label you a racist, sexist, homophobic, and whatever ist and phobic you can be. They will go after your job, they will try and institute their own justice on you. Just for having a differing opinion.

These types of people don't listen to what you're saying, and they'll scream from the mountain tops. An example is, if you don't like Hilary Clinton, you're a sexist. If you don't like Obama, you're a racist. If you don't like a Republican, you're a Democrat.

These are ridiculous accusations people have to deal with in today's world. I voted for Obama, because I believed he was sincere in changing this country, I didn't vote for him because "America needs a black president". Now I see people like Lindy West (She is a feminist, she claims to be for equal rights for women, but all she does is attack white men, and lump all white men into one group, and she's a hypocrite and blocked me on twitter because I asked her to use her platform to support all victims of all races and genders) saying "Listen here straight white men, it's time we have a woman President!". Well what if the woman running isn't qualified? What if she ISN'T a good President? You shouldn't vote for someone because of their race, gender, or hairdo.

I think there is an awful problem in America when it comes to honest discussions about religion, race, sexual preferences, etc. No two parties can have civilized discussions without being attacked for their opinions.

I personally think all human beings are equal, only exceptions are violent criminals. The fact people are out there that disagree and think because of skin color, gender, or sexual preference you should have less rights...makes me sick.

Someone had mentioned about not being able to discuss or be around drug talk, or suicide talk. I had an alcoholic father, I hid it for most of my life from my friends, and it was a terrible secret, and caused a lot of stress and anger that I took out on my friends randomly. Once I realized that it isn't something I should be embarrassed about, it made life a lot easier. I rarely drink, my friends all know that, they know why. It makes my life a lot easier now when I'm around them. I'm also at the age where my friends are at crossroads and need to stop using drugs, and alcohol, and I can be there for them because I live a pretty sober life. I've seen the very bottom of that disease and I know where that stuff can lead you. I don't pass judgement on anyone who uses, but if they want some incite or help I'll be there.