# Great Debates **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/great-debates/13.md?page=114 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [Should a new Hays Code be instituted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-new-hays-code-be-instituted/794112)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-new-hays-code-be-instituted/794112 "2017-08-19T19:06:02Z")
This time not to censor foul language or nudity, but to: Examine if older films are diverse enough, or correct enough, for public consumption To examine if new films being produced meet diversity quotas If an ol… --- ## [Can we limit the removal of statues to the Confederacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-limit-the-removal-of-statues-to-the-confederacy/793744)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-limit-the-removal-of-statues-to-the-confederacy/793744 "2017-08-19T18:15:58Z")
Can we limit the changing of names, and removal of statues, to blatantly racist phrases, or Confederates? Because I have seen desires to tear down a statue of Theodore Roosevelt from the Museum of National History. I ha… --- ## [When the first and second amendment collide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-first-and-second-amendment-collide/793493)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-first-and-second-amendment-collide/793493 "2017-08-19T15:46:31Z")
About, of course, the Charlottesville attacks. Prior to the march the ACLU defended–with my approval–the right of the alt-right to march in their preferred location in Charlottesville. But last night, a bunch of them s… --- ## [Were those who fought for the Confederacy “traitors?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-those-who-fought-for-the-confederacy-traitors/793851)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-those-who-fought-for-the-confederacy-traitors/793851 "2017-08-18T22:57:49Z")
It seems like calling mere secession “treason” requires viewing the perpetual-union theory of the United States as settled law. But in 1860, such a theory was nowhere in the plain text of the Constitution, nor to my kno… --- ## [Do humans have free will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-humans-have-free-will/791766)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-humans-have-free-will/791766 "2017-08-18T22:29:24Z")
I would argue free will doesn’t exist for a couple reasons. First of all, if free will exists, why are most criminals men? If human behavior is independent of physiology and environment, you’d expect criminality to be d… --- ## [At least he's transparent: Bannon's use of race as a manipulative Wedge issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-hes-transparent-bannons-use-of-race-as-a-manipulative-wedge-issue/793874)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-hes-transparent-bannons-use-of-race-as-a-manipulative-wedge-issue/793874 "2017-08-18T22:07:21Z")
See this article on TheHill.com which speaks to one set of comments by Bannon in his “off the record” interview: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/346898-bannon-i-want-democrats-to-talk-about-racism-every-day R… --- ## [How Effectively Can a Municipality Stop a Presidental Visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effectively-can-a-municipality-stop-a-presidental-visit/793939)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effectively-can-a-municipality-stop-a-presidental-visit/793939 "2017-08-18T18:45:39Z")
The mayor of Phoenix is making news in that he’s asked Trump to please not show up for what is effectively a campaign rally next week. If the leaders of a city were all in agreement that they don’t want a Presidential vi… --- ## [How and why do good/bad neighborhoods become that way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-and-why-do-good-bad-neighborhoods-become-that-way/130749)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-and-why-do-good-bad-neighborhoods-become-that-way/130749 "2017-08-18T10:23:05Z")
By “bad” I mean neighborhoods that are high in crime and generally run down. Why do “bad” neighboorhoods turn “good” when young yuppie types move in? The infrastruture of the neighborhood itself hasn’t really changed. … --- ## [This is what I see as the alt-right's fundamental mistake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-what-i-see-as-the-alt-rights-fundamental-mistake/793483)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-what-i-see-as-the-alt-rights-fundamental-mistake/793483 "2017-08-18T03:52:48Z")
A recent article I read quotes David Duke as saying: “We are determined to take our country back. We are going to fulfill the promises of Donald Trump. That’s what we believed in, that’s why we voted for Donald Trump. B… --- ## [Civil War songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-songs/793804)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-songs/793804 "2017-08-18T03:22:35Z")
I love them. Many relate to the current debates and give good insight into the conflict. In your opinion, which songs should be sung, which should be banned, and which should be studied? For example :I’m a Good Ole Re… --- ## [Trump uses Asians to undermine affirmative action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-uses-asians-to-undermine-affirmative-action/793179)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-uses-asians-to-undermine-affirmative-action/793179 "2017-08-18T01:12:00Z")
The Trump administration is using discrimination against Asians in college admissions as a wedge to pry open a broader debate on affirmative action. IMHO it is pretty clear that there is discrimination against Asians … --- ## [What's the best way to fight hate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-fight-hate/793847)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-fight-hate/793847 "2017-08-18T00:03:45Z")
One of the problems I have with the way that we go about combatting hate is that how harsh we are in combatting it is directly proportional to how few people hold a particular hateful view. For example, since outright wh… --- ## [A question about armed protesters at these rallie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-armed-protesters-at-these-rallie/793840)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-armed-protesters-at-these-rallie/793840 "2017-08-17T23:19:22Z")
It can only end with somebody firing into a crowd, right? We’ve seen extremists from both sides showing up at protests with military style weapons. A few days ago, a nutjob drove his car into a crowd of the other guys. W… --- ## [Will Republicans eventually accept universal healthcare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-republicans-eventually-accept-universal-healthcare/792503)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-republicans-eventually-accept-universal-healthcare/792503 "2017-08-17T14:27:29Z")
20 years from now, will it still be mainstream Republican thought that the government shouldn’t guarantee healthcare to all Americans? Or will they eventually accept the principle of universal coverage like conservatives… --- ## [Woman found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in text/ suicide case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-found-guilty-of-involuntary-manslaughter-in-text-suicide-case/789122)
**Author:** [@purplehearingaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehearingaid)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-found-guilty-of-involuntary-manslaughter-in-text-suicide-case/789122 "2017-08-17T04:31:22Z")
I was surprise the judge came up with this verdict , but I do feel it was the right one . How do others feel about this ? --- ## [Why are they pushing Fentanyl these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-they-pushing-fentanyl-these-days/792822)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-they-pushing-fentanyl-these-days/792822 "2017-08-16T17:56:39Z")
Why are they pushing Fentanyl these days? \*\* I use to remember hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine not so long ago and now it seem every thing is Fentanyl these days. \*\* Every thing was Oxycontin/Oxycodone, hyrdromorp… --- ## [Children of Parents Who Didn't Use Corporal Punishment.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-parents-who-didnt-use-corporal-punishment/793095)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-parents-who-didnt-use-corporal-punishment/793095 "2017-08-16T13:53:15Z")
I was recently reading this article about Sweden being the first country in Europe to outlaw Corporal Punishment for children. And it got me thinking. Have there been any studies of children of parents who do not use co… --- ## [Did putins Russia help North Korea get a working icbm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-putins-russia-help-north-korea-get-a-working-icbm/793636)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-putins-russia-help-north-korea-get-a-working-icbm/793636 "2017-08-16T04:27:53Z")
I read an article today that said North Korea got missile technology from Russia and the Ukraine. A few years ago their missiles could only hit Japan, now they can reach Boston. https://www.google.com/amp/www.newsweek.c… --- ## [What is Kim Jong Un's motivation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-kim-jong-uns-motivation/793196)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-kim-jong-uns-motivation/793196 "2017-08-15T20:53:03Z")
Not sure if this is the best forum, a mod can move this thread if they wish. Ok so I’ve never read that much about the politics and inner workings of North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un and his military leaders. I know o… --- ## [Will Trump's War be N. Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trumps-war-be-n-korea/782408)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trumps-war-be-n-korea/782408 "2017-08-15T19:46:56Z")
The administration is floating trial balloons about a pre-emptive strike on North Korea. A North Korean involvement will be very complex and complexity is not Trump’s strong suit. But, Trump needs an approval boost an… --- ## [Why cut taxes on the rich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cut-taxes-on-the-rich/793733)
**Author:** [@Barack\_Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barack_Obama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cut-taxes-on-the-rich/793733 "2017-08-15T19:37:52Z")
How can any sane person honestly believe that cutting taxes on billionaires will help them at all? What? Does reducing the taxes a corporation pays give them an incentive to produce more? or maybe hire more americans? I … --- ## [Could the tactics used to fight racism work on other social ills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-tactics-used-to-fight-racism-work-on-other-social-ills/793706)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-tactics-used-to-fight-racism-work-on-other-social-ills/793706 "2017-08-15T14:14:10Z")
The vast majority of people have zero tolerance for racism. Being branded a racist is nearly as damaging as getting on the sex crimes registry. People go to great lengths to label themselves “not racist” even while spout… --- ## [Do Pharma Companies Ignore Side-Effects for Future Profit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-pharma-companies-ignore-side-effects-for-future-profit/793649)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Vallejo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Vallejo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-pharma-companies-ignore-side-effects-for-future-profit/793649 "2017-08-15T13:28:45Z")
Do pharmaceutical companies knowingly look-over the huge amount of negative side effects that accompany many prescription medications so that they can get consumers to buy OTHER medications? Those medications of course t… --- ## [Would any use of nuclear weapons nowadays, mean "the end of all things"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-any-use-of-nuclear-weapons-nowadays-mean-the-end-of-all-things/793172)
**Author:** [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-any-use-of-nuclear-weapons-nowadays-mean-the-end-of-all-things/793172 "2017-08-15T12:46:59Z")
I feel very ignorant in raising this question; but with SDMB’s proclaimed role being, to fight ignorance… In the main, I make a point of not closely following current affairs; am so constituted as not to find the subjec… --- ## [Did Captain Bode (USS Chicago) really screw up at Guadacanal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-captain-bode-uss-chicago-really-screw-up-at-guadacanal/611923)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-captain-bode-uss-chicago-really-screw-up-at-guadacanal/611923 "2017-08-15T09:19:30Z")
In Neptune’s Inferno, it reports that Captain Bode of the USS Chicago took the blame during a Navy review for the defeat at Savo during the Guadacanal campaign. The book is somewhat ambiguous towards the responsibility … --- ## [Dog Whistles are stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-whistles-are-stupid/793070)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-whistles-are-stupid/793070 "2017-08-15T04:28:44Z")
Taken from a thread in the pit, talking about Steven Miller’s statement on “Cosmopolitan Bias”. So, just to be clear, this guy (who is supposedly politically savvy) decided that it would be a good idea to use a coded w… --- ## [Antibiotic shot or pills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antibiotic-shot-or-pills/718587)
**Author:** [@ocam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ocam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antibiotic-shot-or-pills/718587 "2017-08-14T23:57:21Z")
Recently I was miserable with what turned out to be strep throat. It was pretty bad and when I went to the doctor I requested the shot instead of the pills because I wanted it to work faster. She said she didn’t want to … --- ## [Maltreatment of Potential Terrorism Victims (Due to Possible Bystander Harm)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maltreatment-of-potential-terrorism-victims-due-to-possible-bystander-harm/792799)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maltreatment-of-potential-terrorism-victims-due-to-possible-bystander-harm/792799 "2017-08-13T22:34:01Z")
Bondi synagogue ban over terrorism risk leaves Jewish community shocked and furious ISTM that while the council has something of a point, and the risk to locals is probably increased by having that building there, on … --- ## [Hypothetical: how would a Pres. Trump have handled the Cuban missile crisis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-how-would-a-pres-trump-have-handled-the-cuban-missile-crisis/774066)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-how-would-a-pres-trump-have-handled-the-cuban-missile-crisis/774066 "2017-08-13T18:09:18Z")
NOTE: This is a hypothetical, fantasy, speculative scenario. Why? \*Why not. \* In a nutshell: If you want to play, please speculate on one or both of the following versions of this fantasy scenario: A) Trump is presid… --- ## [Why are veterinary procedures significantly cheaper than their human counterparts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-veterinary-procedures-significantly-cheaper-than-their-human-counterparts/792867)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-veterinary-procedures-significantly-cheaper-than-their-human-counterparts/792867 "2017-08-13T17:13:37Z")
A human hysterectomy costs about$10-15K, whereas the high end for spaying a dog is $300. Similarly, a total hip for a human is around $40K, while a dog hip replacement is around $5500. Some theories: Costs of medical … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/great-debates/13.md?page=113) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/great-debates/13.md?page=115)