Opinions Forum Index

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Here's a list of some of the most widely discussed topics in the Opinions forum here at GTPlanet. This is not a definitive list, so please continue to use the search function if you are looking for something that doesn't appear here. (See also the Ask GTPlanet forum) for specific questions). Some older threads have not been included since they have either been superceded by more recent discussions, or have been idle for some time. However, some older threads have been included for reference. Please note, categories are only intended to be a rough guide and although many threads undoubtedly belong in more than one category, I have limited each thread to just one broadly defined category but clarity and brevity (except for the "Hot Topics" section!).

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Hot Topics (updated 27 May, 2009)

Do You Believe In God?
On The Morality Of Torture
Obama Presidency Discussion Thread


Religion and Spirituality

Do You Believe In God?
Religious Tolerance
Atheism vs. Religion
Religion Is Contrived
Are End Times near?
Should atheists celebrate Christmas
Spirituality, global hoax or personal truth?
Separation of Church and State
Restoring my beliefs


Morality and Ethics

What Is Your Morality?
Abortion
When Is Abortion Wrong?
On The Morality Of Torture
Your opinions on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Infidelity
Pornography
"Pirate Bay" On Trial (Internet Piracy discussion thread)
Wrong and freaky? Yes. Worth a criminal prosecution? (Incest discussion thread)


Society and Rights

Homosexuality - serious problem or alternative lifestyle?
Gay Marriage
Guns
Am I becoming racist?
Drugs
Minimum Wage
Handicap access
Affirmative action (general)
Affirmative action, Scandanavian Style


Politics

What are your politics?
Health care for everyone
Libertarian Party – Your thoughts?
The terrorists want to kill me
Al-Qaeda: Time to talk?
Communism and Socialism
I am NOT African American... (Political correctness discussion thread)
What the liberal media hides
When did "liberal" become a dirty word?
If you were president of your country...


International

Iraq
North Korea
Iran
Israel
Gaza
Lebanon
Russia


America

America: The Official Thread
Obama Presidency Discussion Thread
New Immigration Laws The US Should Adopt
What does America have against Mexico?


Economics

Credit Crunch/2008 Bank Crisis thread
Eat the rich


Motoring

Car safety laws
Gas prices
Texting while driving
(see also "The Carmageddon Is Here", Auto News forum)


Science

GTPlanet Discussion group

Creation vs. Evolution
Global Warming Discussion Thread
Large Hadron Collider (2008)
Mexico swine flu deaths spur global epidemic fears
Scientists unveil missing link in Human Evolution
Is AIDS a thing of the past?


Health

Smoking
NYC Bans Trans Fats At Restaurants
Third-hand smoke?
Big Tobacco


Environment

An apology to all future generations: Sorry we used up your oil...