What's your controversial opinion?

[Yosato]

I support animal experimentation, and I think most people who are against it have no idea what they're talking about and think the way they do simply because it's cool to be all moral and just. The reality is that without trials on animals, half the biggest plagues and viruses in the world would've taken years longer to treat and/cure. It basically comes down to a choice: would we rather kill a dozen fluffy, sweet bunnies or an innocent human being by ommission? Give me a blade and the rabbit pack any day. I'm sure most people would agree.

What annoys me even more is when people take the religious standpoint of it, completely ignoring the fact that almost all religions preach that HUMAN life is sacred above all others.

Having said that, I don't agree in experiments on animals for cosmetics and such. That's just a no-brainer.

 

[Taham]

Immigration needs to be restricted. (Not blocked completelyy, just reduced numbers). Also, many psychopaths and paedophiles have mental disorders, so it's not always completely their fault.(Though sometimes it is). People always get really angry when I mention this.

 

[deus-ex-machina]

People who want to die, should be allowed to die in a controlled and painless way and their family should have no way to intervene as long as that person is of sound mind. Of course, I refer more to euthanasia than teenage angst. I think the latter goes against the idea of being of sound mind.

I actually believe in corporal punishment. When people are in and out of prison, only committing crimes to end up back inside, I think a series of lashings is more appropriate. My father used to work in a half way house and the residents would know the date to be caught for a crime in order to end up inside for Christmas day, meaning they had a full meal and a roof over their head. I do not believe in capital punishment though. It seems far too expensive.

 

[aarontg]

I have a neutral opinion when it comes to religion. I think that we should all wait until there's another religious event like the second coming of christ until we start beating the crap out of each other over which religion is best. I think that there must be something to this world, it couldn't have appeared out of nowhere. Is there a guy in the sky? I won't say yes or no since I'm not dead yet and haven't seen anything so I won't make a big deal out of it.

 

[Yureina]

I'd say something about religion here, but i'm sure it's already been said. Something about people should be free to choose their own destiny and not be forced into viewpoints by anyone else, etc. Actually, "freedom for the individual" so long as it does not negatively affect others (and especially harm them) runs through most of my beliefs. That means acceptance for people's beliefs and individual decisions that do not directly harm those around them. I couldn't possibly care less if you are a homosexual, religious nutter, or a pedophile. So long as you don't take your views and try to force them on others, or harm others in some way due to your beliefs, then I won't have a problem.

The only things about me I could see as controversial beliefs are my political ones, specifically about Israel and the Chinese. I won't say much here, but I am going to spoiler both. My views on these sensitive topics are potentially offensive.

Consider yourself warned if you open these spoiler tags. Despite my civility, these views might piss you off if you are hyper-sensitive and can't look at the other side of things.

Spoiler: Israel

I may be no fan of the "apartheid regime" in Israel, but I am even less sympathetic towards the Palestinians who are half-led by a group that want to exterminate Israel and its people. As stuck in outdated ways as he is, Netanyahu has a point when it comes to this: Israel shouldn't be forced to made to feel comfortable sitting side by side with those who want to destroy them.

Oh, and the Palestinians were more than a little violent towards the Israelis back when it was just a handful of jews desperately trying to make a new life for themselves after being butchered by the Nazi's. But when push came to shove, the Palestinians lost the war. They then played the terrorism card for decades, particularly with Arafat. Then, suddenly, they became helpless victims being oppressed by Israel? I'm not saying Israel is right, but... Palestinians are NOT innocent, or helpless. They are more inclined to butcher Israeli's at their mercy then the Israeli's are to do to them.

Spoiler: China

I'd call the CCP a "fucking disgrace" for their market-driven despotism over one of the world's oldest and greatest cultures, but frankly that isn't what my problem is. My problem is that these people, these despots, are planning to make the world their *****. I know, sounds extreme, doesn't it? China's not like that, right? The only imperialist meddling thugs in history have been "white" people like Europeans and Arabs, right?

Wrong. China has over 4,000 years of history of being an imperialistic thug towards its neighbors, where it has expected to be treated as superior, "the middle kingdom", and a power that all others had to pay respect and tribute to. These people don't believe in equality, but in the "superior" state that all others are inferior to.

Make no mistake. The communists have not changed that pattern. China may not have an emperor anymore, but it's imperial politics are still very much alive under the "red dynasty". Just watch. The more powerful China gets (or think it gets), the more it will believe that it's interests are superior to all, and so they will refuse to do anything to solve potentially explosive global problems because it benefits them in some way, or that that state has "submitted" and accepted to pay tribute to the new "party of emperors". North Korea and Iran are just the beginning.

My focus in University was Chinese history because I was genuinely interested in their culture and "national story". By the time I was done studying them however, and especially their modern history (note I have been nice and not ignorantly called them out for being cannibalistic mass-murderers and destroyers of culture, even if that still sort of happens)... I freaked out. I am not looking forward to a world where China dominates. Someone... anyone... needs to stop these guys before its too late.

Anyway... that's mine.

 

[Fetzenfisch]

Spoiler: Gaming

I dislike JRPGs, Asian Grinding Games, Eastern Mecha games, and everything that remotly reminds me of typical anime/manga themes. The game (or movie) could be the a great genrepiece, as soon as i see the artwork i will quit. Cant stand it

Spoiler: Religion

It might have some comfort for weak personalities in trouble, but it does more harm to the world then good and should be banished out of this world.Idiotic wanna be preachers found their own little churches with their idiotic false dogmatics and you still have to "respect their religious feelings". Screw that, throw them to jail for poisoning mankind with stupidity.The major organized Churches are slowing us down but their idiocity is limited. Take away every educational instutution they are running,forbid clerics to take up political positions and allow to join groups not under an age of 18 and i am fine with them.

Spoiler: Politics

If a person commits his 4th, 5th , 6th violent crime, it wont be an accident, neither does he/she "not" really now yet what he/she did.Stop judging so soft.They very well did know what they did. And probably enjoyed it, at least they didnt see a better option of behaving in that situation, lock them away. And you can stop using those idiotic youth-laws, you wont make an impression on that kind of people by punish them too soft / or not at all for the 3rd guy they beat to hospital.
Education: There is a reason we got a system of 3 different secondary schools, there are certain kids that arent able to follow an academical path, and thats ok. dont punish them by forcing them all into the same ways as the "higher" schools, and dont slow down the others by doing so. Give the more "practical" oriented kids just a good preparation for more "practical" careers. That worked in the past. they are just such a mess because no one saw a reason for funding those schools, or training those teachers. *rantrantrant*

Spoiler: Celebrity culture

Yeah, Ryan Dunn is dead. probably sucks for the people who knew him as a person. But stop the fuck spamming it all days through facebook and co. I DONT CARE. Seriously. If i had asked 50% of you who Ryan Dunn was 3 days ago, i guess most of you would have forgotten or just not known. If i would have asked you for a list of the 150 people you would miss most in this world, you wouldnt have written down his name. And why? Because all he was, was a guy doing stupid stuff for money on MTV. Yes he was one of the few Jackasses that seemed to be a quite sympathic guy. But seriously. Its just some professional idiot you laughed at a few times, so stop the fake sad faces, because non of you is seriously sad about it. neither did you knew him, nor has earth lost a great artist. People who let you kick them in the nuts for money can be found at every corner of every city of the earth.
I also do not care which popstar is shagging which actor, or who is wearing what where or whatever.
And i REALLY dont want to hear those peoples opinion on politics, no one should. They are paid for looking good and singing more or less allright. They are not rolemodels. They are young people that got their hands on ridiculously much money.And when i think about what i would do in such a situation. I wouldnt be a rolemodel.At.All.

Spoiler: Music

HipHop is not such a thing. Its someone talking to an electronic beat and looped 3 second samples of real songs.

Spoiler: Sports

DO it , don't watch it. Its utterly boring to watch and a lot of fun to actually do. And if you still have to be one of these "fans" if the team you liked was successful, NEVER EVER, Never and really never say "yeah we won yesterday"/"we did it"/"we are the champions" as long as you didnt activly parttake in the athletic competition you are talking about. its ridiculous.

 

[Som_kun]

9/11 was an inside job. I have a degree in physics and i did the math... A PLANE COULDN'T SQUISH A TOWER... IT WOULD HAVE KNOCKED IT OVER!

 

[Manji187]

Morals and ethics have no place in science and that progress for progress sake should be encouraged rather than discouraged, moral questions only hold us back.

An example of this would be Golden Rice, a rice that is rich in vitamin A genetically engineered and therefore baned form consumption and production.

thousands of people dying of vitamin A deficiency to appease busybodies who claim genetic engineering is evil.

How much do you know about the intricacies of patents/ licensing and the emerging life sciences industry?

"Science" these days is not pure...it is increasingly linked to that social science called economics with its dynamics of investment, competition and profit maximization.

Whatever rhetoric companies like Monsanto employ ("pro poor GM crops") they always think about numero uno first (themselves) and you prolly know the proverb "you can't squeeze blood from a turnip".

Where is the money in feeding the poor? Do you know of a way to make money from people who have none? There is money in licensing if you hold key patents though.

You prolly thought that if "science would just be left completely alone" it would solve all the world's problems...well guess what...it would create different problems. Google Myriad Genetics and BRCA.

Corporations like to move themselves into powerful positions, making people dependent on them...ensuring future revenue. Your view of science is idealistic and therefore naive.

 

[Olofelefant]

I don't agree with it, but fascism just works...

Mussolini even got trains to run on herbs; thyme (OH GOD I AM A COMICAL GENIUS [and I did not steal it from xkcd])

captcha: armies fromptie. What do you want our armies to do, lord Inglip? FROMPTIE!

 

[SleepingDragon]

I've already said my piece but I one more.

Taxing churches will be a detriment to separation of church and state. If we tax churches, religion will be FUNDING the state. Not a good idea if you ask me.

 

[Simonism451]

9/11 was an inside job. I have a degree in physics and i did the math... A PLANE COULDN'T SQUISH A TOWER... IT WOULD HAVE KNOCKED IT OVER!

I smiled. Maybe I Shouldn't have...(it's the internet after all)

After I read some of the posts in this thread I don't believe in evolution anymore. There's no way Natural Selection could have produced...those. And yes, I do fear at least a few of them will procreate. So, congratulations The ecapist, you have created my new controversial opinion.

I do think there should be a quota for women in many workplaces, since there are few professions in which one gender has been proven to be better than the other, therefore you must assume, that inequalities in hiring are caused by prejudices which must be fought.
On a geekier note: I think that either male superheroes' costumes need to show more flesh or the female's have to show less. Plus villainesses shouldn't usually look like Dominas per default.

Oh, and people that call themselves "fans" ruin everything. Oh and nerds do too.

 

[Xojins]

My controversial opinions...

1. Women are not as logical as men and too often let their emotions make their decisions.

2. Conservative republicans are all scumbags who would rather let the entire country suffer than actually invoke change for the better of their people.

 

[navyjeff]

I think humans and every other lifeform on this planet are machines evolved for increasing entropy in the universe and are the universe's method of hastening its eventual heat death. That said, I think our ethics as a society should act toward a maximization of scientific progress and minimization of collective pain.

Maybe it'll all be for nothing in the end, but let's try not be assholes to each other and to the rest of the planet in meantime.

 

[Olofelefant]

I strongly believe that militant atheists can be just as harmful as militant religous people. For example, I think that Richard Dawkins does much more harm than good preaching his belief that all religion is wrong and generally shit, ironically with a near-religious fervour.

I haven't read any of his books, so if I'm getting the wrong idea of him, please tell me.

 

[Simonism451]

I've already said my piece but I one more.

Taxing churches will be a detriment to separation of church and state. If we tax churches, religion will be FUNDING the state. Not a good idea if you ask me.

That is like saying if you tax cigarette, the tabac industry is funding the state. Or like saying if there's a fine for speeding, the foundation of your country consists of people driving reckless (or at least breaking the speed limit)

 

[Normandyfoxtrot]

I'm pro-interventionism that's pretty unpopular with any political set.

 

[navyjeff]

9/11 was an inside job. I have a degree in physics and i did the math... A PLANE COULDN'T SQUISH A TOWER... IT WOULD HAVE KNOCKED IT OVER!

I smiled. Maybe I Shouldn't have...(it's the internet after all)

After I read some of the posts in this thread I don't believe in evolution anymore. There's no way Natural Selection could have produced...those. And yes, I do fear at least a few of them will procreate. So, congratulations The ecapist, you have created my new controversial opinion.

Natural selection and random transcription errors in DNA produce outliers in every gene pool. Nature creates jerkwads at a consistent rate to maximize the potential for survival. These jerkwads often have a lower survival and procreation rate, so natural selection keeps the population balanced while lowering the probability of extinction, just in case having a jerkwad or two around increases the overall survival rate.

 

[Dingo John]

I believe that every single thing in this world should be free (food, clothes, cars, medical care, houses, etc...), we should do away with money, and have all people on the planet work for no pay (well, all the free stuff would kind of be pay).

As a child I always thought that this solution would solve all issues human beings could ever face.

I can see how that would get you in trouble if you live in the US..

"HANG HIM, HE'S AN EVIL COMMUNIST WHO HAS COME TO TAKE OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH!" (BTW notice the paradox.. Took me a few seconds to make it up.)

 

[Normandyfoxtrot]

Morals and ethics have no place in science and that progress for progress sake should be encouraged rather than discouraged, moral questions only hold us back.

An example of this would be Golden Rice, a rice that is rich in vitamin A genetically engineered and therefore baned form consumption and production.

thousands of people dying of vitamin A deficiency to appease busybodies who claim genetic engineering is evil.

How much do you know about the intricacies of patents/ licensing and the emerging life sciences industry?

"Science" these days is not pure...it is increasingly linked to that social science called economics with its dynamics of investment, competition and profit maximization.

Whatever rhetoric companies like Monsanto employ ("pro poor GM crops") they always think about numero uno first (themselves) and you prolly know the proverb "you can't squeeze blood from a turnip".

Where is the money in feeding the poor? Do you know of a way to make money from people who have none? There is money in licensing if you hold key patents though.

You prolly thought that if "science would just be left completely alone" it would solve all the world's problems...well guess what...it would create different problems. Google Myriad Genetics and BRCA.

Corporations like to move themselves into powerful positions, making people dependent on them...ensuring future revenue. Your view of science is idealistic and therefore naive.

Idealism is still better than what ever despicable evil passes for realism these days.