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[afleitch]

I believe that 'every working man and woman should have the vote' should mean that those who are retired should be excused from the right to vote. If not for general elections that are cyclical, then for referenda and plebiscites.

If your religious belief forces you to disown a gay child for your own soul, or make you think you can speak in tongues, or think people are possessed or any sh-t like that then it's not a religious belief but a mental condition that requires an intervention.

Freedom of speech while good in principle actually equates to 'freedom for those who have power/influence' or just can shout over other people. People who are quiet, reserved, in the minority or not in any positions of power have no free speech and can only have 'free speech' if that arena is regulated.

[afleitch]

Jeremy Corbyn is as trashy a populist as Donald Trump. His supporters are equally as deluded.

[afleitch]

The lack of legal protections of the rights of children to live independently from the religion of their parents is a one of the most serious moral shortcomings of society as it currently exists.

I agree in that a parent does not have the right to make medical decisions based on the religion they have assumed for their child. I'm happy to extend that to non-religious belief systems too.