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I enjoy cooking. I love to cook when I have the time and energy.

Same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue.

Racial discrimination is still a significant problem in America.

It is not appropriate to talk on the phone while using a public restroom.

Dogs are better pets than cats.

Atheism is not a religion. One shared common belief (or "non-belief" in this case) does not a religion make.

Parents should not have the right to refuse medical care for their children due to religious beliefs.

Religious compatibility is not an important component to a romantic relationship.

Political compatibility is an important component to a romantic relationship. For most relationships, it plays an important role based on potential, ideological differences. However, it's not entirely necessary. It really depends on the people in the relationship. Agreeing on social issues tends to be more important than fiscal outlook, so as long as there's an understanding, the relationship can work.

Carrie Prejean did not lose the Miss USA 2009 competition for opposing same-sex marriage. It wasn't specifically her opposition to same-sex marriage that lost her the crown. It was how she delivered the response to @PerezHilton's question. Aren't Miss USA contestants trained to be diplomatic?

Dating sites are an effective way to find love. For some, absolutely. For others, it's really no different than meeting random strangers in a bar.

Marriage should not be defined as a union between one man and one woman.

Mormons are Christian. Technically, they're a sect of Christianity. We might as well ask this same question of every denomination.

There are no persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage.

Same-sex marriage should be available for same-sex couples.

The jury ruling that awarded a drunk man $2.3 million for being hit by a subway was not appropriate. Here's a little poem for you. "Dustin Dibble drunkenly dabbled down the tracks. A jury blamed the MTA., and New York commuters had to help them pay... a $2.33 million settlement... through higher future rates." Lovely.

Failure to wear a seat belt should be a secondary offense.

Child services should take custody of Nadya Suleman's kids.

A moderate portion of the nation's poor are victims of circumstances beyond their control.

Marijuana is not a gateway drug. If you have an addictive nature, then anything could be labeled a gateway drug... even video games or internet usage. Give me a break. Just because a couple of "studies" show that some people who have smoked marijuana at least once in their lives have als

The Richland County Sheriff should not seek charges against Michael Phelps for allegedly smoking marijuana.

Different genders are not treated equally in the workplace.

Children with one heterosexual parent are not better off than children with two homosexual parents. The only thing that should matter is whether the children are among caring and loving individuals. Too many kids miss out on that aspect because of bigotry.

Casual sex is not immoral.

Governments should not regulate heroin use for rehabilitative purposes. While I understand helping people battle their addictions can be a difficult task, legalizing heroin for the government to monitor and regulate usage among current addicts will only spur the number of future addicts. Aren't people more likely to "test dri

There are circumstances under which I support minors being charged criminally as adults.

The demand side of the drug trade should have a higher priority in America's War on Drugs.

Homosexuality is not a choice.

There is no non-religious basis for universal principles of morality. I'd like to think otherwise, but even those who don't believe in organized religion can cling to their morals as a result of their personal "non-belief" in religion and / or a higher being.

Laws banning sagging pants are unconstitutional. Freedom of speech and expression, much? You can't fine or jail people for wearing pants below their waistline. Not to mention the practicality of enforcing an ordinance like this.

Employer non-discrimination policies should apply to sexual orientation. People are born a particular ethnicity or gender, but a person's religion is a choice... and yet all are protected by numerous non-discrimination policies. So, whether or not people consider sexual orientation a choice, it's a poor argument against employ

The legal drinking age should be 18. Lowering the age won't completely curb binge drinking in the younger crowd, but people essentially binge drink at all ages. At least it will stop some of the additional drinking that goes on as an adverse psychological effect of the "I'm getting away with

Islam will not become Europe's predominant religion. Christianity still has quite the stronghold in Europe. Of course, people tend to forget that Christianity was once spread through rather "brute force" itself... but Christianity comes in a variety of flavors, and when it comes down to it, people generally

The government should allow same-sex couples to adopt children. The ability to parent has nothing to do with sexuality. I suppose people who believe it does are against same-sex couples owning pets because it must be a form of animal cruelty, right? A family is a family. As if it would really be in the "best interest"

Election day should be a national holiday.

The Texas government should have removed the children from their families at the polygamist ranch. It's an instance of better safe than sorry. With appropriate handling, the kids could be returned after the investigation. This country does not condone child abuse or sexual abuse. If multiple members of a religious sect may be breaking the law, then aut

People who view child pornography should be prosecuted criminally. It's a case of supply and demand. Child pornography is illegal, but people continue to market it simply because there are other people who seek to view it (and hope to get away with doing so). Prosecuting viewers is an easy place to begin when it comes to

Feminism is relevant.

An atheist can be spiritual.

Consumption of alcohol is not immoral.