Anna

Hmmmm........ interesting topic curve... Alright, here's the rule of thumb a lot of people here go by: If you're not mature enough to talk about it, you're not mature enough to do it. If I hear 14 and 15 years old's going on about the 'stuff' they did with their boyfriend or whatever guy, then they shouldn't be doing it. I'm against 12-16 year olds doing [i]anything[/i] of a sexual nature in the first place. But, of course, that's just me. Typically 17+ is when you've lived and learned a tad more, and isn't so disagreeable. There's that out of the way. On the specific issue of [i]sluts[/i]......... Certain people with certain objectives in mind are going to attract others with those same objectives. A horny girl is going to attract a horny guy, and vice versa, that's the way it is. People shouldn't really look down on other people just because their motives for gratification are different. I don't agree with being flippant with sex, but that's me. I may find the concept of sleeping around with a bunch of people to be rather degrading to someone's self-respect, but that's my own moral code. In fact I [i]am[/i] for abstinence until marriage, and I consider myself to be an open-minded individual. There's nothing wrong with controlling one's sexuality and being a virgin. I know I'm not ashamed of it. My point is people shouldn't look down on a person just because of their choices. Slut, whore, prude, goody-good, labels aren't necessary, everyone ought to just respect people.

"What's wrong with her? She's beautiful, she's rich, she's got huge........................ tracks of land..." lol, that [i]is[/i] one of the best scenes in the movie.

I don't listen to rap really. But I do like Outkast (I don't even know if that's how you spell it). I've heard some rap songs every now and then that I like, but overrall I don't really listen to it.

There are some who call me.................................. Tim. I don't remember the second one, ... hafta go watch that part. :drunk:

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Queen Asuka [/i] [B][color=crimson][size=1] And Anna, I think your title is just fine, you Psycho-punk, you. And I'm the Freakish-punk. Ah, how I love my title. I don't know though...how exactly would you classify me? I'm definately not a punk although I do wear my spikes every now and then...[/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] Weeeeee, I'm a Psycho-Punk! :wigout: I was actually "Psycho-Prep" as once David said, but I think the Punk fits better.... though I look more like a prep than a punk... most of the time... :drunk: You seem to fit 'Freakish-punk' alright. Maybe you could beeee........ a Grungey-Freak! lol...... I don't know. Oh wait I got it, a Freakish- THUG. HA HA HA... :D Don't hurt me.

People with severe mental disorders like schitzophrenia have treatment available, and it does work. They can lead average lives and be self-sufficient. People who are actually in mental institutions because of their condition aren't considered for euthanasia as often because their situations aren't hanging in the balance between life and death. No one said they're peachy-keen, but they are carrying on living, whether it is a desirable state of living or not. You all keep forgetting the one very important, VERY REAL and unavoidable factor in all of this: the government. You cannot ignore how the government would play in all of this. Death is serious, no matter how it's brought about. The latin root words of Euthanasia don't matter. In the law, euthanasia is 'mercy killing' when the decision is made [i]for[/i] the patient in question of whether or not they'll be taken off of life support because they are far past the point of recovery and are just living through a machine. THAT is all euthanasia is. Anything else is assisted suicide/manslaughter and anyone caught in these actions would be brought before a federal court and prosecuted. That's the way it is. Say that someone altered the system, 'lightening up' the issue of euthanasia. It would be an option available to more cases, not just for those who have been kept on a machine for five years. Criteria for the doctors would be broader, more applicable. Can you even fathom the mass murder that would take place over the years? Do you know how expensive it is to run hospitals, mental institutions- the funds they have to take, the operations, the equipment, the medicines, the technology? I can tell you what would happen; all the doctors and the high-ups would see it as opportunity to 'cut the corners'. Little by little they could eliminate those who are taking up more money than they would like. Pretty soon the corruption would spread in the underground and patients' diagnosis would be told worse than what they really are. A doctor could tell a family their mother won't ever recover from her breast cancer, and that her life would be only pain. Oh, but that could be stopped. She could be saved from years of torment because now the law allows euthanasia to cancer patients. Her condition isn't really fatal though, but the doctors aren't going to tell. It'll be less money spent on therapy, and their connections with insurance companies would keep booming because it's less money being taken out of their plans. And patients in mental institutions....... Do you have any idea how much money the government puts into them? If euthanasia could be more accessible to the 'powers that be' who would decide who lives and dies, hardly anyone would be in there for long. And it's not just the severely ill that would be taken out, after a while it could be anyone that's taking up too much of their money, including those who would have a chance at recovery or at least living a decent life. Point is, you can't just throw around death. Life was never signed with a guarentee of happiness, but that doesn't mean you terminate it because you got one of the harder bargains. This point would lead to the issue of suicide, once again. It is NOT euthanasia, and euthanasia is what is in debate here.

Well I completely agree that people are influenced by their surroundings, it's been proven many times. As for life being pointless, I disagree. I am going to assume (in other words I know I might not be correct) that you are between the ages of 10-20. I know I'm going to sound like a parent, but at this time frame in your life things are constantly changing- new experiences, learning a lot about how life really is in the 'real world', and more often than not you become a bit frightened, frightened life is only that which you have discovered thus far. And then you begin to ponder on whether living for what you've seen is worthwhile, and since it's natural to focus on the negative you become discouraged at the thought of working for nothing. Think of it this way; putting away religious and philosophical views, life does have purpose. When you die, it's not the absolute end. The mark you leave on this earth when you die is what you live for. The relationships you make, the skills you excel in, the passions you lived for, all will influence others and the world around you in some way. What kind of influence do you want to leave behind? It's a complex and delicate tapestry everyone weaves throughout existence. One bind leads to another. If you set in your mind the unique design you want to contribute, and live for it, then your life won't be vain.

*clicks on "Y@nk" link* :drunk: Okay, um those sound clips...... do they [i]really[/i] sound like that?! The opening picture looks like an ad for backstreet boys or something. eww....... I was thrown into a state of confusion...... torn between :rotflmao: and :sick:, almost to the point of :alcohol:. Bleh,....... yes, that would be an example of poser punk..... or just posers..... [quote][i]Originally posted by Queen Asuka[/i] [size=1][color=crimson][b]Katie Jane likes punk, too, Anna.[/size][/color][/b] [/quote] Aie that's right, I thought I was forgetting about someone. She's the Alterna-Punk since I'm apparently the Psycho-Punk. I think our titles ought to be switched..... she's more psycho than I am (and I mean that in a good way :smooch: ) And Samantha- er "kool-aid"; your school doesn't know the meaning of 'punk music'..... you're in the 7th grade , I've heard what your friends listen to, from both you and stephanie. If I were to try and converse with others your age about punk bands or punk music, they'd be in over their heads. Of course, if you think I'm mistaken, bring your best :demon: and we'll see.

lol, I actually watched that. It's more amusing than funny. I've never heard so many bleeps on a regular tv show. ^_^ Ozzy hiding his son's knife tripped me out.

nooope..... *sniffles* and those who claim to be 'punk's are...... icky people. >_< Chris Wooten, Alex, bleh....... there aren't any cool punks, besides myself of course ;) hehehe ^_^ Actually, do you think that people even consider me that? I know I don't look it....... -edit- oh yeah, and I agree the rap group really isn't that great........ I could have laid down a better track that what they did, without the rapping. I've never professed to be able to do that, and that's the only thing I won't criticize b/c it's something I can't do. But the synthesizing they had...... :cross: even *I* could come up with something more original.

BITE YER LEGS OFF!! lol, too easy.... What's the day of the week to 'bring out your dead'?

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Queen Asuka [/i] [B][color=crimson][size=1]my Ryan...*stares off in a dream like state and waits for Anna to conk her over to head with the mallet that she hit Samantha with...*[/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] Over time, it's come to mere pity instead of violence. ;) (j/k) Well, our school..... let's see, we have that rap group (the one that has the 'JC Theme' or whatever.... they were the last to go on in the talent show I think), we have Odd Man Out- which I still want to hear, umm.... I think we probably have like one 'heavy metal' band some people made that I don't know about,..... I think it's safe to say we have absolutely nooooo punk bands. lol...... Tori, I think I might be the only 'punk' in the school ....no wait, Alex Thigpen knows a lot of punk :drunk: and David moved away... maybe there are a few, but definately not enough to even consider. Punk is something that's not really even acknowledged at our school.

I think a few people here might be intermixing euthanasia with plain suicide or assisted suicide. While euthanasia [i]is[/i] a form of assisted suicide, it's definately more of a medical issue. The term "euthanasia" is used when there is a decision of whether or not to "pull the plug", or take someone off of life support. To end someone else's life under any other circumstances would just be blatant murder. [i]That[/i] is what the topic is about. The issue of depression being an excuse to kill or assist in killing someone is wrong. I'm tired of seeing people here whine because of the pain. Do you honestly think that you're the only ones? Do you really think that no one else could possibly understand you, because what- you have it too hard and no one else can comprehend? Let me tell you something: there is an entire earth filled with billions of people, each with their own separate and individual lives. Almost all of them will at point come to a depressed state- a void. They feel there's no purpose, they can't stand how they live, they can't escape what haunts them. When you are surrounded in darkness you can't see beyond what's in front of you. But for all anyone knows, a person could have a long, prosperous life ahead if they could only endure a while longer and overcome a pothole they're stuck in at the moment. It's possible, and also realistic. Mental illness is serious, but there's not enough merrit to throw in the hat. Treatment is available. The problem is those have a problem don't care enough to let the treatment work. I've seen it, and I know what I'm talking about. The only people with a real mental illness that 'recover' or at least live their lives contently are the ones who made the decision that they weren't going to back down. They want to give living another chance. The key word is "want", not "can't". And everyone can.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by kool_aid13 [/i] [B]At our school, there are three basic types of music: 1.) punk 2.) RAP (maybe we should tell them that it stands for "Retards Attempting Poetry" and see if they change their minds. lol) 3.) Pop (such as N*Sync and Brittany Spears. >.

What's the name of the man (?:therock: ) about to be married who is kept under "strict" supervision (lol....) in the tall tower at Swamp Castle? *hint: "I'd rather...................... sing.........."*

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]The Youth in Asia are becoming smarter and smarter everyday.... Oh wait... this has nothing to do with this topic... [/B][/QUOTE] :therock: tsk tsk,....... a mod, spamming....... :nono: ^_^ I'm just playing. Euthanasia is one of those things were it's both good and bad; one or the other, but in certain circumstances. Overall, I'm against it. But as it's been stated here before, I think if someone who has actually [i]lived[/i] their life to it's expected length were in pain, not to recover, very old anyway, then maybe an exception could be made.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Voodookanaka [/i] [B] good, close but i made out one more word before the mumbling :)[/B][/QUOTE] :help: I'll hafta go back and watch it over again....:whoops: Hey, someone do an insult of the Frenchmen.... "silly English knnnnnnnnnniggits!"

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Voodookanaka [/i][b] we are now no longer the knights who say ni! we are now the knights who say............. [/B][/QUOTE] :drunk: *oi, you would choose that one, lol ^_^* Ekki ekki ekki ekki ptang zoopoing *mumble mumble* "Are you saying 'ni' to that old woman?" "Uh..... yes" "Ah..."

Finish the quote: "What is the air speed velocity of an unlaiden swallow?"

No, I think Sir Robin didn't know the capital of Assyria..... I think it was Sir Gallahad (sp?? >_

I don't really believe in luck. All of the good things I have are due to my own work and/or Divine Providence. When something's within in my control I don't think it's outcome is 'lucky' or 'unlucky'. And if something's beyond my control, it's .... not fate, just life taking it's course. And I know things happen for a reason, no matter if they're good or bad.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by (<AA>) [/i] [B]So lets say that someones work is like HORRIBLE, it truly is, what would you say to him/her? [/B][/QUOTE] .... Well, um... maybe the factor of whether or not I knew them really well would be a big influence. Like, if it's someone I know I could probably be more open to them, whereas if it's a stranger/aquaintance, I'd be more careful not to offend. Overall I'd point out what could be done to make their work better. I wouldn't just say, 'dude, you suck.' I'd be like, 'dude, I don't personally prefer it; but look, this right here could be changed to this, or something like this, and then right there is a small problem. If those were fixed it'd be a lot better.'

Easy: a decent car, cds, and .... savings for college.

I'd wish for a purely communistic order in society everywhere. Now, for those who do [i]not[/i] know what a [b]purely[/b] communistic system is, please do not reply to this- I don't really care to be flamed. But to those who do know what pure communism is, I'm sure you would agree it would solve more than just a few of the problems we face today. *sigh* Alas, this really would have to be just a wish, because it's basically impossible to achieve.

uhh...... well I suppose I'd prefer to be criticized like any other average human; honestly but constructively. Destructive criticism rarely turns out posititve results, but in some instances it's necessary..... I guess. I have first-hand experience with that. The last play I was in the director was [i]very[/i] critical, and none of you can possibly fathom what I mean b/c you have to know this woman to really understand. Anyway, she would tear us to pieces in the psychological sense, and pissed the cast off all the time. But, the play was supposed to have a lot of anger, a lot of bitter energy. So all the while she was getting us to tap into what the show really needed, and its performance was all the better. Now, that's a rather left-handed way of getting things done, but it did work.