Honeycrisp apples are awesome

This is either flamebait or funny. I can't determine your intention though. I'm hopping it is the latter.

Don't generalize about all cyclists. I agree there is a problem, but I just want to ride with my group (or solo) and _not_ get killed. None of us think we own the road, but we do believe we have a right to ride on roads. On shoulders we'll ride side by side. On roads with no shoulders, most of us are smart enough to ride single file. Generally, we'll yell out "Car back" to let anyone who isn't riding single file know that they need to move over.

I follow the rules of the road and yell at cyclists who don't. Of course, I used to also yell at drivers who would risk my life, but now I just try to calmly explain what they did to risk my life -- if I can catch up with them. After all, it is only my life they are risking.

The anecdote above really bothers me as well. They should have paid their tickets, since they violated the law.

Mod parent up.

So you're assuming every Palestinian is a radical. Stereotype much? People are people. Almost all people just want to live a peaceful life and see their children grow up and have a chance at a better life than the previous generation.

mod parent up.

D) Actually, there are, but it has less to do with eating it and more to do w/ the terms of use imposed by companies like Monsanto/ADM. Primary, you can't use any of the seed from your own field to plant in the following year. You always have to buy the seeds again. Then say you are a farmer who has a field next to another farmer who uses genetically modified crops that, somehow, cross pollinate with your crops. If Monsanto tests your crops and finds their genetic markers, you are screwed. I won't even go into the problems with our monoculture of food production.

I consider myself a tree hugger and, yes, in a sense, the companies should be responsible for the cost of their products on society. Do I think PC manufacturers need to be involved in the recycling of their electronic gadgets? No. Do I believe they need to pay to cover the disposal cost of those goods? Absolutely. Granted that cost will be passed on to the consumer, but that is what needs to happen.

It is not BS, it is being a responsible citizen. In the case of McDonalds, they could provide a simple means for people to separate out their recyclable stuff from the non-recyclables -- trash bins and recycle bins in the stores. They could also offer a 5cent discount if you bring your own bag or cup. Can't offer much input on cars, but it I assume much of the car's metals are already recycled and put into new cars/products.

The goal is not to punish the companies/producers. The goal is to provide an incentive to improve environmental practices.

You start out by _not_ referring to people of the opposite sex as meat. Once you get out of that grade-school mentality you might have more luck.

Actually, lots of other animals go through menopause. Even guppies!
http://www.livescience.com/animals/051229_fish_menopause.html

While I agree with you, we need to make sure we phrase the arguments correctly. IP is a misnomer. It's not property. It is a copyright issue.

I enjoyed your post... your naivety is so sweet :)

It is a great ideal!

This assumes perfect knowledge. Unfortunately, there are people who take advantage of the system and we, the people, do not have anyway to find out about their shenanigans unless there is someone looking out for our interests. I would argue, the most efficient way to take care of this is via government oversight. I'm not saying it will work, but it seems like the best way to go.

You are making a lot of assumptions on the time people invest in researching a company before buying their products or using their services. I'd say most users of a company's products/services base it solely on price.

These freedoms do sound reasonable, but how do you quantify harm? Fine, take LSD. But then what happens if you end up schizophrenic? I would say you are now doing me harm because, we the people, as taxpayers, have to pay for your medical care. (I do _believe_ we have an obligation to assist)

There are good things and bad things with "big government" and regulation. You can't just assume "big government" == bad.

how is the parent a troll? It sounds spot on.

that's generally not on broadcast television

yes, it's one dollar a year.