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    Am I wrong for this?

    Hi Macchiato, In (BC) Canada, the law sees child support and child visitation as two different things. Here, withholding visitation because of money can go against you in court. The courts are looking at it from a perspective of - you shouldn’t have to “earn” the right to a relationship with...
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    Post your favorite animals

    My favorite animal is a species of lemur called the Aye Aye. These primates are (imo) freakishly adorable and look like a rat/bat/squirrel/ and a few other animals smooshed into a cute weird little thingy. They have a long finger they use to find grubs/food (by tapping), then scoop out and eat...
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    Why Is This A Problem???

    I believe, for myself, it is wrong to do it. If this were a bit more realistic, I too would panic. I would try to help the closest to me first. Or maybe I would look around to see if it could be derailed. A lot of things come to mind. However, with the hypothetical set as is, I would see it...
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    Why Is This A Problem???

    For myself, I do not think it should be pulled. I believe/feel that for others, it is up to them and what they can live with, to decide if it should be pulled.
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    Why Is This A Problem???

    A few years ago I decided to take a few philosophy course over the summer at our main college. When the trolley problem came up, it was heavily dissected for the short time we had with it. The class was polled at the start as to who would pull the lever. It was polled again after debate and...
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    Refunding the Police is happening.

    Why not have the police trained for both? Instead of a few months of training, why not a 2-3-year program that includes: Core areas of mental health - de-escalation, what to look for, etc Core areas of psychology - Mental health disorders, addiction, etc Core areas of social work -...
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    Which Button Would You Push?

    The same thing I would do in the trolly problem. Nothing.
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    Sperm count to hit zero by 2045....

    I say both. Though hate may be too strong of a word.
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    Louis Gohmert (R-TX) tests positive for COVID-19

    Sophrosyne, I find your thought process fascinating enough to ask if you believe that: -Safe sex is 100% safe against pregnancy and/or STI's -Safe driving/roads means you will 100% never get into an accident -Seat belts will keep you safe 100% of the time I am genuinely curious of your mindset.
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    Reality of healthcare in Canada

    Lurker for many years. Hello I and my husband live in BC Canada. Both of us have multiple health issues, as well as family that have also had to deal with a myriad of medical problems. Family members that have been diagnosed with cancer get treatment immediately (1-3 weeks depending what the...
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    The Border Situation: Not the Holocaust

    Casa Diego is a holding facility. It is the processing facilities like "Ursula" in McAllen Texas, where there is mass separation, and the people are detained in cages. There are photos that the border patrol recently released, of what it looks like and what is happening right now.