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jd_ashurst  ·  3285 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is the Dark and How Do We Push It Back?

Perhaps darkness can be pushed back by knowledge and reality. The more we know is the more our path to what is reality is given light; therefore, extinguishing the darkness.

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jd_ashurst  ·  3311 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How hunting with wolves helped humans outsmart the Neanderthals

People don't appreciate dogs enough haha They're really awesome creatures. We do owe a lot to them when you think about it.

jd_ashurst  ·  3311 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: LAPD kill homeless man today

It seems like these kind of things happen every day now... It's unfortunate, but this is what happens when people feel empowered over another, less fortunate, individual. In this case, police officers. Specifically, these police officers. Not all officers are like this, of course.

jd_ashurst  ·  3311 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why Our Children Don’t Think There Are Moral Facts

There aren't moral facts, per se. There are, however, moral standards that should be accepted because they are best for the stability and happiness of society and the people around you. I wouldn't describe that as fact though.

jd_ashurst  ·  3311 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How do you love your country?

I love my country(USA) because of my love for culture around the world. Since America is generally a mixing pot of culture, and I love culture and its variation, it's just a generally interesting place to be. I also like the Kennedy quote used here. It's so important to consider contributing to our government and culture and make change where you think change is necessary or helpful.

Great post!

jd_ashurst  ·  3328 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Of Universal Tolerance

I agree. This not only takes effect in religion but in many other aspects of society. Universal tolerance should be practiced by more people and not only in their religious communities, but also in the community of humanity as a whole. We are all part of the same cycle that is the cycle of nature.

jd_ashurst  ·  3328 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How one stupid tweet ruined Justine Sacco's Life - NY Times

It's crazy how inconsiderate people can be. I mean, people say way worse and more racist things like that every day. You shouldn't let your anger out on someone else. The worst part is that, in the end, they aren't attacking this woman because she's done anything wrong anymore. They do it because it's funny and they get a good laugh out of it. It's so easy to denounce someone online without thinking about it. Society as a whole should learn to be more smart when using the internet. You can feel invincible on here sometimes, but you're really not.