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Would it be better if people were not categorised by their religion? The news always talks about the various religious communities in a country and their reaction to events. Sometimes violent protests are used if there is a difference between a countries laws and the beliefs of a group. In a democracy, laws are established by representatives of the people and must be obeyed, otherwise there are penalties. The fact that a particular religious group disagrees should not affect the application of the law. Sometimes police ( UK particularly ), are worried that they may offend a community and consequently appear reluctant to apply the law for fear of reprisals. Residents of a country should abide by the rules and regulations regardless of any conflict with their religious beliefs. Individuals who break the law may feel that they can hide behind an organisation who they feel will offer them protection and justification in the unlawful manner in which they protest. These situations exist also with, "Just stop oil" and "Climate change" protesters.
Society is at risk of a breakdown if there is failure to prosecute offenders.

On 30th October 1938, a radio broadcast in USA of the story, " War of the Worlds" stated that an alien invasion by Martians was currently in progress. Many people missed the opening statement that the story was fictional. Panic ensued. The police and fire services received many calls from the public.
What would you do if the above situation was real?
Would you stay put? Say your prayers? Pack your bags and head for the hills?
Maybe soon this event could become a reality. We may encounter extra terrestrials. After all, many ancient civilisations state in their writings that their gods who once visited them will return.
Remember the film, " Close Encounters of the Third kind, " This was a Stephen Spielberg production based on an alleged true story.

According to recent research, UPF products are responsible for 32 harmful effects to health.
Cancer, heart disease, adverse mental health, early death.
Examples of these foods are, sugary cereals, protein bars, fizzy drinks, ready meals, fast food, packaged baked goods.
UPF products tend to contain, colours, emulsifiers, flavours, high amounts of sugar, saturated fats, salt and preservatives.
Some of us, no doubt, already realise this and try to avoid such products, but many people never look at ingredients and just stick their purchases in a shopping trolley.
Perhaps governments should get involved and issue guidelines to food manufacturers to improve the quality of their products, particularly when young children are exposed to poor quality food content.
Parents have a responsibility for the health of their kids.

Surveys show that Trump is popular with most women in USA, regardless of his reported behaviour and other activities. He must have the personality and power plus wealth that women yearn for in a man.

In a democracy, those who have greater wealth are able to achieve more or less what they desire. If they wish to become a president or prime minister, they can afford to hire the best people to promote their cause. If they have committed any civil or criminal acts, they can usually pay off those who have suffered or been inconvenienced. They have the best lawyers. In the USA, you would think that such a large and powerful country would have the talent available to provide the best leadership. The talent is no doubt there, but without the wealth, achievement to a high status is difficult or impossible.
The best USA can offer is Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The former will no doubt become president again. The alternative choice is someone who appears to have difficulty with his faculties. Forgetful, sometimes looks in a trans like state, unsteady on his feet.
Should the electoral system change and end the wealthy only candidates? Replace with a public funded arrangement with the best qualified individuals chosen?
In an autocracy, if you have wealth and desire power, and if you finance the right people, eg. Police, military, and gather round you a group who like the idea of power themselves, and the freedom to use it, even if it means the use of intimidation and violence to assist them. Elections are never needed or are rigged to achieve the desired result. Examples of this can be found in China, North Korea, Russia and Iran.
Difficult to ever change this form of power, unless the people revolt and risk their lives in the process.
Democracy takes bravery.

Whilst holding meeting in Odessa, Zelensky and Greek PM witness nearby explosion following Russian missile attack. A bit dangerous, because if the Greek PM had suffered in any way, Greece being a NATO member, could have triggered a big response. Yes. War with NATO.

Surely, the Pope has got it wrong here. He is sending out a message to any country that is under attack to give up fighting back for their rights to resist an invader, and negotiate terms of peace. The perpetrator of any invasion would then be boosted by this advice and have added incentive to continue an illegal war. This statement by an authority such as the Pope could have a demoralising effect on the non offending country.

Perhaps an avenue of activity that could be enjoyed by the increasing numbers of obese people around the world is "sumo wrestling." You can eat plenty, up to 20,000 calories per day. You can still be healthy, providing you undertake the appropriate regular exercise. The fat tends to be stored just under the skin, rather than around the organs of the body. This means you would be healthier than the usual obese person who would most likely not be taking the regular exercise nor the challenges of wrestling.
It is legal to slap, shove or head butt your opponent.
Sumo wrestlers may way 150 kg.

Biden gave the state of the union address last night and have to say Joe wasn't sleepy in the least bit. He was clear, powerful and covered many topics stating facts and figures, especially with border security.
Good job Joe...
I didn't expect them to chant "Four more Years, Four more Years"

Lately, I have been commenting on some pretty rabid Right Wing Cristian blogs. This said, I find one of three things generally happen. They are:

1) The blogger locks the comments section, thus preventing any opposing points of view.


2) The blogger selectively deletes any counter arguments (comments) which do not suit their narrative (which is usually to preach, at any one, and any thing). This is particularly true, when the earstwhile Christian Blogger is losing an argument.

3) The blog mysteriously disappears. This happens, quite often, (as a final ploy), when the argument has been lost completely (from a logical debating perspective).

Let's have some Insightful Reasoned Debate, about this topic (if that is possible, here) ....