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  1. camsmith

    Chávez hasn't worked out so well.

    Wow a post from 9 years ago. Clearly I was using hyperbole and stirring things up. The aim of my post all the way back in 2007 was pretty much pointing out the hypocrisy of many on the left when it comes to supporting non-democratic leaders that fit their political bent.
  2. camsmith

    Mega Thread News of the Day / Interesting Articles & Links

    Should have also included Mohammad, not just his companions. Primary school probably isn't the best place for that discussion however. I would have thought his/her view was a secularist one and that it's the religious fanatics (parents) who aren't happy that the teacher didn't endorse their...
  3. camsmith

    The Terrorism Files - 2015, 2016

    I think 'target' is the key word.
  4. camsmith

    The Terrorism Files - 2015, 2016

    Just to add detail to the above post.
  5. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Amongst 86 pages in this thread im sure there a quite a few valid points made. You may not agree with them, but they are still valid. I could just say Richmond is the best team and there simply isn't any debate to be had. Doesn't make it so.
  6. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    It's tough comparing the two. Australian federalism is quite different to American federalism. I would say the court upheld the law in Australia while it created one, or interpreted it quite differently, in the US. Here the High Court made it clear that only the Federal Government is able to...
  7. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    That's pretty closed minded. There are many valid points made by those against same-sex marriage. Even if I support it, I can see the arguments against it. Implementation of same-sex marriage is entirely relevant.
  8. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Probably. And the death penalty.
  9. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Even if this was true regarding same-sex marriage. Do you don't see a debate surrounding the power of the Supreme Court/State rights etc..?
  10. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    You need to take tips from Sydney Bloods how to post without tired allegations of racism. Was going to let the above two posts slide. Third one however is one too far..
  11. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Did that court not point out that the ACT's Marriage Act did not line up with the Federal Marriage Act and the (federal) Marriage Act needs to be amended for same-sex marriage to be legal? The court just cited the law which is exactly what they're there to do. Obviously it's a bit different...
  12. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Appreciate the thought out post. You make a good point regarding the cases of incest etc.. (not sure if that logic extends to polygamy however?). The issue really is: That is pretty wide-ranging given the 14th Amendment was made in relation to African American rights following the civil war...
  13. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    I'm sorry is it too hard for you to understand? I can support something on principle but not agree with how it has been implemented.
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    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    I have already said that matters of racism and abortion are different.
  15. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Yes I think the States that banned same-sex marriage should be able to exercise their right to ban it. People get what they vote for and clearly they don't want gay marriage in those States. It hasn't really caught my ire, obviously its prevalent in the news at the moment. I do hope if...
  16. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Ok perhaps not moral, but a personal view. Do I need to change my sig to, 'I'M FINE WITH GAY MARRIAGE' so you all finally understand that it's not gay marriage that I have an issue with here???
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    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Well im none of the above so your point is irrelevant to the discussion. As I have said, im fine with gay marriage. My concern is how it has been implemented in the US. Also, being against gay marriage doesn't equal being homophobic and those sort of insults cause me to lose some sympathy to...
  18. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Principles of democracy will of course come up as an issue especially when it goes against States rights.
  19. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Is marriage a human right? I tend not to think so. And hence I think it should be a state issue as everything else to do with marriage is. Not on moral issues though.
  20. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    No, I see abortion as a question of human rights.. I personally like conviction politicians. Happy for them to change their mind on issues such as this due to a personal change of heart, but when it just follows public support it's just seems weak.
  21. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Can you please tell me what Reclaim has to do with anything? Is that not thread derailing? Do mods now support any issue to be raised in any thread? I would usually PM this but since anything seems to go now..
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    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Actually I questioned the damage it does to democratic institution and then quoted Justice Antonin Scalia saying the exact same thing. Hilary was anti-gay marriage at one stage too. Funny eh.
  23. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Is this about equality and fundamental rights though? Moving aside that the ruling itself shouldn't even be about whether gay marriage is right or wrong, marriage itself discriminates against many people, cousins, siblings etc.. where is their "human right"? I think the court should be guarding...
  24. camsmith

    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    Nope. And wtf does have to do with anything? Nice little witchhunt you both have. You are wrong. I have specifically said that I share the concerns of many of the issues raised. Why don't you reply to the quote I supplied, of one of the Justices. He is clearly worried about the democratic...
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    Society/Culture Marriage equality debate - Part 1

    There wasn't support in California. But who needs democracy anyway when you have nine unelected judges. - Justice Antonin Scalia.
  26. camsmith

    The Death Penalty for Chan

    Will that extend to all countries that have the death sentence for drug crime? Or is it only because these are Australians/getting publicity? Will you also now not travel to a country that have laws you may not agree with?
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    The Death Penalty for Chan

    That video is appalling. Basically using this to vilify Tony Abbott with such smug arrogance (and ignorance). Just awful and embarrassing.
  28. camsmith

    The Selfie Stick - sign of our times?

    Someone had one of these at the NYE party I was at. It is pretty smart how the thing is remote controlled, always wondered how they actually took a photo. Seems like every second <25 yr old (girl) got one for Christmas.
  29. camsmith

    Cairns stabbing tragedy

    Your first inclination after hearing of news like this is to make a snarky political point? Have some decency.
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    Cairns stabbing tragedy

    Just terrible, there are no words. It takes a seriously mentally deranged person to do this sort of thing, especially by stabbing. Those poor kids.
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