dimreepr

Who thinks Israel’s reaction improves the situation? That just sullies the memory of the great man; read ‘long road to freedom’ or watch the film.

Please see post #134.

“That I was rich and influential” A mischievous Genie would grant that wish but ensure it would bring you only misery. “That I had the power to make any wish I said come true” Sorry that one’s against the rules. “The power to control people using only my mind” That one’s already possible, it’s called marketing. Ten oz and Phi for all, great answers +1.

No they don’t: Nor have I suggested they do, maybe you should go back and read my post’s #125 #127 #132 #167.

Suppose you’re given three wishes, what would they be?

Why would anyone need to use the Jews against the Nazi’s? They committed such atrocities against so many as to render the use moot. The Palestinians, currently, live in an intolerable situation and react in the only way they think they can, does that make them terrorists? Many would say they’re just fighting for their freedom and until you've lived under those conditions; who are you to label them terrorists? Israel is currently in an intolerable situation and react accordingly. Many would say too harshly but they wouldn’t. Who’s using who?

I do see your point and largely agree; all too often the powerful abuse those less so and, as you say, are ignored by the wider/global community, for a variety of reasons. That said, I think, once the world has been spurred into action we should be thankful that at least this time they have decided to act and unite in the condemnation, rather than just say “but what about the last time this happened?”.

The ignorance of a child is understandable; they have yet to be taught. The ignorance of a bully is understandable; they were made that way. The ignorance of the educated is just wilful; that, I don’t understand. Which are you?

Who are the idiots?

This reply just indicates prejudice and that is born of ignorance; they are humans just like all of us. Do you really think they wouldn't welcome peace; given the choice would you rather war?

It’s because that’s the topic of this discussion.

Whatever the material, the energy requirement to achieve the speed of light, at the edge, would be a similar asymptote to that of any other acceleration of matter.

Just because the world has, historically, turned a blind eye to similar annexations, doesn’t mean it should continue to do so.

In a world that currently exceeds 7 billion, and a recent history that throws up just a handful of such people, is it any wonder that a population of just over 4 million, combined, doesn’t produce such a person?

Dimazin, your complete lack of empathy towards your fellow humans perhaps goes a long way to explain why such conflicts continue; in answering your question, it would be an emphatic yes King, Ghandi, Mandela etc. take your pick.

Can you rephrase the question, please.

I think it’s certainly possible given the following: Mind controlling fungus Mind controlling parasites Mind controlling virus

OK

I realise this is an old debate and this ground has been raked over many times. I was always in the camp that at a fundamental level we all know the difference between real and fantasy violence. However as these games become ever more realistic, coupled with the tendencies for some parents to be over-protective and keep their children within sight. As in modern military training that seek to desensitise the natural aversion most of us have to violence. I think there may be a danger that over immersion in these worlds could be creating people who haven’t been exposed to real life situations in which they learn the negative consequences of going too far.

How immersed was your gaming? Did you also play outside with friends?

I grew up without such games and I’m very aware of the difference between fantasy world violence and real world violence. After reading this story: I began to wonder if I would be quite so sure of the difference, had I grown up immersed in such games; rather than playing war games with my friends in the real world where the consequences are obvious such as throwing stones or hitting others with my stick gun. I wonder if the switch that’s turned off in socio-paths is being turned off in children who play these games, at what age is this switch set, if it’s settable?

Given what hypothesis means, sometimes no reply is the best response.

Here.

Why are you so concerned? If you get neg rep then the chances are you’ve made a mistake, in which case, learn from it; otherwise you’ve posted something objectionable then just live with it.

Basically, that’s my point. I didn’t.