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If a nuclear weapons program is discovered in Iran, I would not support a preemptive military strike.

Once burned twice shy. Preemption, in our government's opinion, means "we do whatever we feel like, otherwise terrorists will win".

Stand Taken 6/6/2008 4:49 PM

Technological advancements tend to improve human life.

In *all* aspects of life, an average member of technologically advanced society is better off then a member of technologically backward society. These aspects (as reported by number of studies) include: health, lifespan, amount of work performed, time and resources dedicated to entertainment, even feelings of happiness (self-reported), love, and self-worth.

Stand Taken 6/6/2008 4:44 PM