I’m busy conducting a trial on this very subject, on the basis accusations of either/both fly in my direction on occasion:-)

I thought about it but its a rather complex calculation and there are just better things to do in life. If anyone calculates it correctly I will be mightily impressed I did some quick calculations - so not exactly "correct". But, I did find that above 80 as of the last update guarantees a spot in t...

I’ve become so cynical about the ability of humans to use their supposed evolutionary advantage (large brain) that this amongst many issues are beyond salvation. Stone Age will do as a descriptor for the feeble minded kind that conduct such practises & this one is more horrific than others. It’s ano...

Dyslexia rules KO! “In the final paragraph you lump "bound feet" with FMG ( what the devil is the meaning of that acronym?)” The acronym was FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). What you’re on about:-) I know you emphasise the “voluntary” nature of many of my examples, in fact “sought after” could be sa...

I would note that not one response has been made to my comment about the, in my opinion, barbaric mutilation of young women (removal of clitoris) usually done by men & linked to particular groups​ of religious extremists. It occurs in our world. Not one other person has made any contribution discus...

Why all the hate for circumcision? Not sure “hate” is the right word. It’s just not “normal” in most European countries, or at least wasn’t when I was young. There was still some stigma associated, maybe a hangover of the virulent anti-semitism of not long before. Most of my generation had parents ...

😀 Well I found the European Election Night amusing. Nothing like a squirming politician to generate humour. Good to see both major UK parties get hammered after what they have put the British through in the last 3 years. I’d say there will be some very nervous party officials thinking the spotlight ...

Major, “I think it's a remarkable contortion.of logic to oppose abortion and support the death penalty”. Potentially true, but I believe it’s so because “purpose” has been removed as an ingredient for a lot of our law making, often replaced by “principle” & so called “rights”. Personally I believe t...

A clarification to avoid accusations of self contradiction; Above I say “there are no actions to be taken”. This relates to actions needed to cause our population to become unsustainable. We’re already taking those actions very nicely. In an earlier post I say “but there are reasonable steps that co...

Humans clearly are the primary species. We’re busy wiping out everything else! I don’t believe human life should have primacy over all other creatures. The evidence is irrefutable that our species is destructive, greedy & uncaring to the fate of others put on this planet. From my personal experience...

I don’t have much to contribute but it appears an “argument” in favour was requested. It’s more of a statement. I believe the Major is correct & there are many creatures I would save from that hypothetical fire, ahead of a human. I believe our perceived value of a pristine environment will increase ...

Surely one part of the problem is us, the sheer number of humans now on the earth, and our insatiable demands for more land. Why do we continue to believe in the primacy of human life above all other forms of life ? If there's nine billion plus humans and only a few thousand orangutans then surely ...

Maybe killing ban could stay while authorities are controlling the elephant population. Complete repeal can encourage some hunters to consume populations too fastly. Exactly. Once the population is low enough for acceptable damage to the habitat then the elephants should be left alone. Also the old...

The elephant population has to be controlled but I disapprove of tourists gunning them down as a form of exotic entertainment. I remember in South Africa rangers would cull the old ones not some random amateurs shooting anything that moves. There again South Africa wasn’t so desperate for any method...

@Seniac, but you are still saying it is something fundamental to Islam which can't change because Mohammed practiced it. I would disagree. Even Saudi Arabia is moving to eradicate child marriage or at least reduce it: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-child-marriage/is-saudi-arabia-on-the-ro...

@Seniac, I agree that Jamiet went over the top. But on your specific point about child marriage I don't believe your assertion that it is somehow unique to Islam. It cuts across religious lines - Christians, Muslims and Hindus have adherents which are guilty of it (e.g. as well as being high in the...

Flash, it's absolutely about paedophilia. Any grown man who impregnates a 10 year old girl is a paedophile. Any lawmaker who thinks that allowing that man to marry the 10 year old girl he impregnates is evil, and a supporter of paedophiles. And to bring in Senlac's view on this issue: YAY DEMOCRACY...

Flash, it's absolutely about paedophilia. Any grown man who impregnates a 10 year old girl is a paedophile. Any lawmaker who thinks that allowing that man to marry the 10 year old girl he impregnates is evil, and a supporter of paedophiles. And to bring in Senlac's view on this issue: YAY DEMOCRACY...

Yes. Despite my best efforts I’m sure more is known about me than I would ever be comfortable with if I had a choice. No social media on any device. I use Skype & Gmail to communicate (well that’s blown it already). Never carry a GPS enabled device. My phone makes calls only. Almost never buy anythi...

No, Senlac. Not when the outcome is women being controlled and oppressed by fascists. I can't "accept that" and "move on" and it's sick that you think people should. When a cause is just and worthwhile, what you do is you keep fighting. Fair enough. I’m too old to “fight” for causes now. I’ll make ...