Random Thoughts from right of center

Random Thoughts from right of center commented on the issue Should the U.S. negotiate with Iraqi resistance leaders?, I agree.

Random Thoughts from right of center took a stand Social Security provides insurance against becoming destitute in retirement.

Random Thoughts from right of center took a stand Social Security should include private retirement accounts.

Random Thoughts from right of center commented on the issue What is the main historical reason why some Christian denominations forbid priests to marry?, I agree, Catholicism should have its own sub-topic.  We could put this there along with the approved issues currently under the outdated news topic.

On this issue, I'm not sure how debatable it is.  This calls for pure speculation about what the "real" reasons were as apposed to the official reasons, which involve the interpretation of scripture--a third option I would suggest for the stands.  All we could really go on are official documents, and that would make short work of the discussion. If you look at a quick rundown of the history, the reasons given always relate to sex being sinful and carnal (see St. Augustine's comment), I can't find anything official to support the monetary/inheritance reason.

Random Thoughts from right of center commented on the issue Has the War on Terror been effective?, yes

Random Thoughts from right of center took a stand Iraq is engaged in a civil war.

Random Thoughts from right of center commented on the issue Should governments negotiate with terrorist groups?, I think there may be people who would reasonably argue that governments should negotiate with terrorist groups.  The idea is that such groups are after certain goals and negotiations may help to end the need for the organization and thus destroy it more effectively.  Such a concept is particularly relevant when the "terrorist group" also happens to be the ruling government of another state.

Random Thoughts from right of center commented on the issue Should the U.S. implement a federal sales tax?, looks good

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