Many things that should be banned

King of Rasslin · May 16, 2003, 21:56

I think drugs are what are ruining the modern world and America. If there were no drugs, there would almost be no terrorism or murder. However, many things that aren't considered "drugs" have been proven to change brain chemistry and have a phychological reaction. Which of these should be banned?

#1. Certain fatty and spicy foods, especially chocolate.
#2. Some types of music, like techno or "rave", change the brain chemistry.
#3. Sex.
#4. Alcohol.
#5. Neon lights.
#6. Flowers.

These, and many other common items, have been proven to change peoples' mental attitude and feelings. Should they be banned, or their use restricted? I need to know because I'm going to be a dictator someday, and I have to control the people somehow.

Japher · May 16, 2003, 21:59

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Certain fatty and spicy foods, especially chocolate.

chocolate is neither spicy nor fatty... isn't it?

Drugs are not ruining the modern world they are preparing us for the next genetic clensing... eliminate the weak minded!!!

If anything on your list needs to be banned it would be alcohol, but we already know that doesn't work... Free everything!!!

David Floyd · May 16, 2003, 22:16

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If there were no drugs, there would almost be no terrorism or murder.

Drugs aren't the cause of murder - individuals decisions are the primary cause of murder. The War on Drugs would be a big secondary cause. A crackpipe doesn't murder anyone, though.

GePap · May 16, 2003, 22:22

I does eventually kill the user, much sooner than he/she would have died otherwise.

orange · May 16, 2003, 22:25

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If there were no drugs, there would almost be no terrorism or murder.

I haven't laughed so hard in years.

Spiffor · May 16, 2003, 22:26

#7 Ming

If there was no Ming, there would almost be no terrorism or murder

GePap · May 16, 2003, 22:28

Hey, what happened to Spiffor?

Oh, there was never such a poster as Spiff?... Thanks for reminding me Ming!

Spiffor · May 16, 2003, 22:30

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Originally posted by GePap
Hey, what happened to Spiffor?

Oh, there was never such a poster as Spiff?... Thanks for reminding me Ming!

Al B. Sure! · May 16, 2003, 22:36

I am convinced that all cities would be far better places to live in if the drugs just magically vanished...

Frankychan · May 16, 2003, 22:44

1. Religious Fundamentalism

2. Illegal Drugs

3. Alcohol

4. Fat people in small clothes.

......wait, for his number 3, how would we reproduce?

St Leo · May 16, 2003, 22:49

Idiocy should be banned.
Stupidity should also be banned
Ignorance should be fined.

reds4ever · May 16, 2003, 22:53

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Originally posted by King of Rasslin
I think drugs are what are ruining the modern world and America. If there were no drugs, there would almost be no terrorism or murder. However, many things that aren't considered "drugs" have been proven to change brain chemistry and have a phychological reaction. Which of these should be banned?

#1. Certain fatty and spicy foods, especially chocolate.
#2. Some types of music, like techno or "rave", change the brain chemistry.
#3. Sex.
#4. Alcohol.
#5. Neon lights.

couldn't you just ban 'fun'?

Q Classic · May 16, 2003, 23:09

I think stupid people are what are ruining the modern world and America. If there were no stupid people, there would almost be no terrorism or murder. However, many people who aren't considered "stupid" have been proven to act stupidly and behave idiotically.. Which of these should be banned?

#1. Anybody with an IQ below 140.
#2. Anybody who can't empathize with their fellow being.
#3. Anybody who is socially inept.
#4. Anybody who chooses to remain steadfastly ignorant when presented with evidence to the contrary.
#5. Anybody who does not function perfectly in the MACHINE.
#6. Anybody who does not conform to the recent specifications regarding what constitutes a Standard Human Intelligence.

These, and many other common people, have been proven to change other, more intelligent peoples' mental attitude, behavior, and feelings. Should they be banned, or exterminated? I need to know because I'm going to be a dictator someday, and I have to create a utopia somehow.

King of Rasslin · May 16, 2003, 23:13

Sorry Q, but I claimed the title of Universal Dictator before you.

Stupidity shouldn't be banned, since the stupid people will be the ones to support me.

Q Classic · May 16, 2003, 23:17

Universal Dictator?

pssh. small potatos.

i'm Supreme Interdimensional Dictator of All Things, which includes but is not limited to The Infinite Set of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

notyoueither · May 16, 2003, 23:21

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Originally posted by King of Rasslin
Sorry Q, but I claimed the title of Universal Dictator before you.

Stupidity shouldn't be banned, since the stupid people will be the ones to support me.

You sound very far right.

If you were left it would be those you consider smart supporting you, and those you consider stupid opposed. Of course, I think it is very relative for them.

Of course rightists do this too a bit, just doesn't seem as much as those from the left.

Nubclear · May 16, 2003, 23:25

Shirtless fat men.
Fat women in bikinis.
Old men jogging in the city wearing rubber-duck shorts.

All of which I had the unfortunate luck of seeing today

Nubclear · May 16, 2003, 23:26

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Originally posted by notyoueither

You sound very far right.

If you were left it would be those you consider smart supporting you, and those you consider stupid opposed. Of course, I think it is very relative for them.

Of course rightists do this too a bit, just doesn't seem as much as those from the left.

Rightists dont think their position is smart and the other position is stupid as much as leftists do?

notyoueither · May 16, 2003, 23:30

Not the position, Tass. The people.

I notice it very often that the left will slander and demonise an opponent out of all proportion to reality. Yes, rightists will do this too, but not as often that I have observed. Of course this is my observation, not the result of any study or what-not.

Skanky Burns · May 16, 2003, 23:37

I think this thread should be banned.

orange · May 16, 2003, 23:49

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Shirtless fat men.
Fat women in bikinis.
Old men jogging in the city wearing rubber-duck shorts.

All of which I had the unfortunate luck of seeing today

Ah, the joy that is living in Utah

Nubclear · May 16, 2003, 23:52

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Originally posted by orange

Ah, the joy that is living in Utah

It's odd, because Mormons don't like showing "excessive skin" in cities.

Narz · May 17, 2003, 01:04

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Originally posted by Q Cubed
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#3. Anybody who is socially inept.
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You mean online or in the real world?

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Originally posted by Q Cubed
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#4. Anybody who chooses to remain steadfastly ignorant when presented with evidence to the contrary.
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All the world's cigarette smokers should all be deported to a small island way out in the Pacific. We should ship with them one handgun (all conficasted from the city streets) per person but only half a pack of smokes each. This ought to slow down overpopulation, save many trees and make it an easier world to take a deep breath. Also it would create an interesting new nation of survivors with a unique story to tell.

- Narz

Q Classic · May 17, 2003, 02:03

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You mean online or in the real world?

yes.

Zero · May 17, 2003, 02:33

-ugly people
-and people who wont accept my absolute overignty in dictatorship

I would also be in favor of all those banning drugs proposal. Banned them and ship them over to my house and I will take care of the disposal for free!

Urban Ranger · May 17, 2003, 11:17

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Originally posted by King of Rasslin
#6. Flowers.

Flowers? You want to ban flowers? Off with your head!

Narz · May 17, 2003, 13:41

Oh yeah, that reminds me : fake plants. They should definitely be banned. Owning fake plants signifies wanting to look good while actually being fake & dead inside. It also shows a fear of death and an incapacity to handle life.

Dr Strangelove · May 17, 2003, 14:27

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Originally posted by Narz
Oh yeah, that reminds me : fake plants. They should definitely be banned. Owning fake plants signifies wanting to look good while actually being fake & dead inside. It also shows a fear of death and an incapacity to handle life.

....or it could show that the owner has multiple allergies to pollens. People with allergies however should either learn to put up with the symptoms or be forced to forgo the pleasure of the beuty of flowering plants.

The next time your flowers are blooming Narz let me drop by. Please remember to wear waterproof clothing.

Odin · May 17, 2003, 20:24

I hate fake plants!

I prefer life, thank you.

I would shoot the person who bans flowers!

Kassiopeia · May 17, 2003, 20:31

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Originally posted by King of Rasslin
I think drugs are what are ruining the modern world and America. If there were no drugs, there would almost be no terrorism or murder. However, many things that aren't considered "drugs" have been proven to change brain chemistry and have a phychological reaction.

Why not go to directly to the source of all that is evil in humans and ban all emotions? I mean, banning flowers is a step in that direction, but not enough by a mile. Pumping people full of the right chemical should make them mindless and emotion-free slaves, eh?

(Yes, I've seen Equilibrium.)