# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1446 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1447 --- ## [When do you fasten your seat belt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fasten-your-seat-belt/634513)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fasten-your-seat-belt/634513 "2012-09-16T12:39:48Z")
When do you fasten your seat belt? I usually don’t remember until I am already driving down the road, but I always fasten it within a few minutes of driving. PTF --- ## [Teaching third-graders about politics: thoughts on partisanship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-third-graders-about-politics-thoughts-on-partisanship/634794)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-third-graders-about-politics-thoughts-on-partisanship/634794 "2012-09-16T11:33:25Z")
And no, this isn’t the easy stuff, I think. I’m gearing up a social studies unit for my third graders on government, and obviously the election will be part of the unit. My kids are from Democratic families for the mos… --- ## [3 month SIM - Myth or Fact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-month-sim-myth-or-fact/634846)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-month-sim-myth-or-fact/634846 "2012-09-16T05:09:08Z")
Where can I purchase a SIM card to which I can add minutes that do not expire for 3 months? All the SIM cards I’ve found allow me to add minutes, but these minutes always expire after 1 month. I heard that there were 3… --- ## [Were AA and UA negligently responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the WTC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-aa-and-ua-negligently-responsible-for-the-9-11-attacks-on-the-wtc/633742)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-aa-and-ua-negligently-responsible-for-the-9-11-attacks-on-the-wtc/633742 "2012-09-16T03:42:45Z")
The group that was leasing the World Trade Center (WTC) buildings sued American Airlines (AA) and United Airlines (UA), now United Continental for $8 billion for the loss of the buildings during the 9/11 attacks. The ju… --- ## [Basis for a civil lawsuit by families of Embassy personnel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basis-for-a-civil-lawsuit-by-families-of-embassy-personnel/634836)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basis-for-a-civil-lawsuit-by-families-of-embassy-personnel/634836 "2012-09-16T02:39:18Z")
I was wondering if there is any basis for a civil lawsuit against the filmmakers by the families of the Embassy personnel who were killed as a result (apparently as a result\*) of the rioting set off by the anti-Mohammed … --- ## [Tell me about "clubbing"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-clubbing/634719)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-clubbing/634719 "2012-09-16T00:36:36Z")
I just arrived from another planet. I hear some young people say they’re “going clubbing.” What activities, processes, venues, cost, clothing, consequences, exactly, does that entail? Details, please. Hypothetical situat… --- ## [Hey Brits! What words should I NOT use when calling you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-brits-what-words-should-i-not-use-when-calling-you/634076)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-brits-what-words-should-i-not-use-when-calling-you/634076 "2012-09-15T19:56:04Z")
Or ones I should. God help me, but I’m now a telemarketer. At least I’m calling current customers and not at night. In the local AM I will be calling customers in Great Britain and those in the US in the PM. Sure, I … --- ## [going to charlotte nc for long weekend. anything we cant miss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-charlotte-nc-for-long-weekend-anything-we-cant-miss/634261)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-charlotte-nc-for-long-weekend-anything-we-cant-miss/634261 "2012-09-15T18:14:48Z")
Traveling with wife and MIL to charlotte for wedding. Service and reception are Friday evening and night. I have Thursday and Saturday relatively open. Is there anything we can’t miss?? Restaurants or local flavor? --- ## [Any iPhone App Writers Here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-iphone-app-writers-here/634790)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-iphone-app-writers-here/634790 "2012-09-15T17:58:06Z")
Just wondering what it takes to write an App for the iPhone. Anyone done it? Anyone know about it? --- ## [Paper vs. coin: American politics are overly commercialized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-vs-coin-american-politics-are-overly-commercialized/616582)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paper-vs-coin-american-politics-are-overly-commercialized/616582 "2012-09-15T05:16:29Z")
I clicked on a news story about a campaign to replace the U.S. paper dollar with dollar coins. It seems like an interesting question: What do American people prefer? What would be more convenient for vending machines? B… --- ## [Subtle signs that someone is deviant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-signs-that-someone-is-deviant/596203)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-signs-that-someone-is-deviant/596203 "2012-09-15T05:08:02Z")
There’s hardcore deviant vibes…and there’s a more subtle deviant vibes. I’m sure you’ve been around people who give off some sort of vibe that they are a little less conventionally moral than the rest of the population. … --- ## [Anyone been to Yellowknife, NWT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-yellowknife-nwt/632450)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-yellowknife-nwt/632450 "2012-09-15T01:25:19Z")
There’s a chance I’ll be in Yellowknife on business in a while. Anyone have any suggestions for things to see or do? anything to avoid? --- ## [What's a Republican to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-republican-to-do/634647)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-republican-to-do/634647 "2012-09-15T00:04:15Z")
I am not American. That said, I know that if I were, I’d have been a pretty loyal Republican (voter). Despite what you may have thought then, or believe now so many years later, I was a big fan of Ronald Reagan and sure… --- ## [Agh! Dirty ol' Neighbour- advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agh-dirty-ol-neighbour-advice/634202)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agh-dirty-ol-neighbour-advice/634202 "2012-09-14T23:53:11Z")
For the last two years, I’ve had an allotment- for the benefit of those with no idea what that is, it’s a small plot of land, cheaply leased out by the local council or other group (mine’s a council one) for the purpose … --- ## [Why are rape/murder sentences so short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-rape-murder-sentences-so-short/634727)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-rape-murder-sentences-so-short/634727 "2012-09-14T23:33:09Z")
Why is a guy that raped and murdered a woman on the street?!?!? :confused: But drug crimes get 20+ year sentences easy, I mean what the flying fuck? How is life in fucking prison not the standard for rapist murderers… --- ## [Online White Pages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-white-pages/634728)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-white-pages/634728 "2012-09-14T22:16:39Z")
Used to be I could find someone’s phone number online. Whitepages.com, et al would return an address and number. Now it seems they’re all in cahoots with Intellius or similar companies that want to squeeze money out of… --- ## [Too inexperienced to gain experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-inexperienced-to-gain-experience/634705)
**Author:** [@watchintheworld](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/watchintheworld)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-inexperienced-to-gain-experience/634705 "2012-09-14T21:07:51Z")
A couple of weeks ago I was abroad and I got chatting to a beautiful girl. She’d been travelling for years and had a couple of long term relationships no doubt very experienced sexually and extremely outgoing. I’m 27 bu… --- ## [Why are many parents obsessed about their kids eating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-many-parents-obsessed-about-their-kids-eating/634712)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-many-parents-obsessed-about-their-kids-eating/634712 "2012-09-14T20:55:58Z")
We have an obesity epidemic in this country. And many of those people are kids. Our portion sizes are huge and are often high in fat. Yet many parents are super concerned about their children getting enough food. I see … --- ## [Panic Attack Newbie - any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panic-attack-newbie-any-advice/627726)
**Author:** [@Gesturing\_Mildly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gesturing_Mildly)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panic-attack-newbie-any-advice/627726 "2012-09-14T20:27:46Z")
So, it seems that I have recently been thrust into the wonderful world of panic attacks. It makes perfect sense - the last month and a half have seen: a big vacation close friend dying receiving a 30-day notice to vac… --- ## [How often do you rotate your tires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-rotate-your-tires/634464)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-rotate-your-tires/634464 "2012-09-14T20:10:32Z")
Guidelines often suggest doing it every 6 to 7.5K. I must admit I have never been so good at doing that. Do the rest of the TMs do better? --- ## [Last Person Alive Who Knew Queen Victoria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-person-alive-who-knew-queen-victoria/634598)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-person-alive-who-knew-queen-victoria/634598 "2012-09-14T20:05:51Z")
By the title, I mean some “prominent” person who may have known the lady. This of course has no bearing on anything- I was watching a doco tonight and wondered who could have had some sort of knowledge of her. Winston … --- ## [3 day getaway flight out of denver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-day-getaway-flight-out-of-denver/634694)
**Author:** [@COGringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/COGringo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-day-getaway-flight-out-of-denver/634694 "2012-09-14T19:36:03Z")
So looking for ideas. Cities are good. No NYC, been there plenty. Good food, culture, easy to get around. Easy flight via United from Denver or CO Springs. Probably winter. Open to varying weather but no snow would be… --- ## [Implications of Libyan Consulate Attack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/implications-of-libyan-consulate-attack/634684)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/implications-of-libyan-consulate-attack/634684 "2012-09-14T19:15:31Z")
The details are pretty garbled, but it seems to me that the attack on the Libyan consulate represents a major disaster: -the names of 400 Libyan operatives are now known to Al-Queda -various other documents are i… --- ## [Do local banks still offer student checking accounts for kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-local-banks-still-offer-student-checking-accounts-for-kids/634628)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-local-banks-still-offer-student-checking-accounts-for-kids/634628 "2012-09-14T17:17:14Z")
I got my student checking account in the 7th grade. No fees, no minimum balance. I got a few checks at a time. The bank kept my extra printed checks that I could pick up when needed. I still remember the thrill when mom… --- ## [Making Phone Calls to Afghanistan - what options are best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-phone-calls-to-afghanistan-what-options-are-best/634565)
**Author:** [@Mrs.Cake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs.Cake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-phone-calls-to-afghanistan-what-options-are-best/634565 "2012-09-14T16:51:27Z")
So my husband is off to be a contractor in Afghanistan and I’ve been researching options for us to stay in touch. Our current family plan is with AT&T which was fine when he was working domestically but they are incredi… --- ## [Childrearing and Minecraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrearing-and-minecraft/634590)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrearing-and-minecraft/634590 "2012-09-14T15:47:59Z")
So, I have a proto-geek in the making. Not a surprise, as I was the same way growing up. Only difference is: I was 12 when I got my first computer, and it was rather limited. Son is hopelessly, endlessly, and completely… --- ## [How do \*you\* know you're dreaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-youre-dreaming/634115)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-youre-dreaming/634115 "2012-09-14T14:52:28Z")
There are a few things that are common in my dreams and if I stopped in the dream and considered, I’d know immediately I was dreaming. \[ol\] \[li\]For some reason I cannot - for the most part - behave violently. I cannot… --- ## [Where do I start with questions about finances related to first time marriage/home buying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-start-with-questions-about-finances-related-to-first-time-marriage-home-buying/634417)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-start-with-questions-about-finances-related-to-first-time-marriage-home-buying/634417 "2012-09-14T12:15:13Z")
I feel like a big dummy. I’m 43, unmarried, and have never bought a house. I hardly know where to start. My first guess is to meet with a financial planner and get realistic about my financial situation. I’m already pre… --- ## [Wealthy stranger disinherits worthy charity in your favor. Do you take the bequest? Any guilt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wealthy-stranger-disinherits-worthy-charity-in-your-favor-do-you-take-the-bequest-any-guilt/634312)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wealthy-stranger-disinherits-worthy-charity-in-your-favor-do-you-take-the-bequest-any-guilt/634312 "2012-09-14T11:23:24Z")
Let’s say that, on your evening constitutional, you see a little lost dog in an alley, shivering, filthy, and half-starved. Not being me, you take the mutt in, feed it, and clean it up. With only a little effort you mana… --- ## [Lindsay: male or female?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-male-or-female/634543)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindsay-male-or-female/634543 "2012-09-14T10:23:23Z")
Just curious: if you saw the given name “Lindsay”, would you expect the person to be male or female? Said person is middle-aged and British, if that makes a difference. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1445) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1447)