# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=191 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [What would happen if the government raised enlistment age from 18 to 21?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-the-government-raised-enlistment-age-from-18-to-21/965907)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-the-government-raised-enlistment-age-from-18-to-21/965907 "2022-06-29T18:08:31Z")
taken from this thread : One post mentioned that an exception to this proposed law should be military members (and mentioned the drinking age should be lowered to 18 for them too) This led me to wonder why is 18 … --- ## [Britons; what are you expecting when Charles becomes King?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britons-what-are-you-expecting-when-charles-becomes-king/957061)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 330\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britons-what-are-you-expecting-when-charles-becomes-king/957061 "2022-06-29T15:34:45Z")
Elizabeth II is ninety-five years old. I wish her the best but it’s inevitable that Charles will become King at some point in the foreseeable future. What do you think will be the results of this transition? What are pu… --- ## [I need a recommendation for a better ringtone selector for Android than Tone Selector](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-recommendation-for-a-better-ringtone-selector-for-android-than-tone-selector/967070)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-recommendation-for-a-better-ringtone-selector-for-android-than-tone-selector/967070 "2022-06-28T22:43:41Z")
Tone Selector keeps resetting my call ringtone (but not my text ringtone) to default; it’s done it like 20 times and I’m over it. Can someone suggest a better one for me? --- ## [$7500 tax credit for some EVs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7500-tax-credit-for-some-evs/966928)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7500-tax-credit-for-some-evs/966928 "2022-06-28T19:55:09Z")
This is a credit against your taxes. I realize many EVs no longer qualify or it’s a reduced figure. It doesn’t carry over year to year. What line on the 1040 represents the figure the $7500 is offset against? The wife a… --- ## [White board software that can be shared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-board-software-that-can-be-shared/966983)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-board-software-that-can-be-shared/966983 "2022-06-28T17:24:43Z")
Any suggestions on ‘White Board’ software. Something that you can make a quick diagram? Simple arrows and circles and text would be a good start. Free is best of course. Thanks --- ## [Pride month! (2022) How're you celebrating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pride-month-2022-howre-you-celebrating/966600)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pride-month-2022-howre-you-celebrating/966600 "2022-06-28T16:47:00Z")
I live in Hilo, Hawaii, which I’m told by my LGBTQ+ friends is a good place to be if you fall outside heteronormative strictures. I’m a cis-gendered straight woman myself, so I would never presume to speak for anyone wh… --- ## [What Do You Think Is “The Most Liveable City” (based solely on places you have personally visited)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-most-liveable-city-based-solely-on-places-you-have-personally-visited/966920)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-most-liveable-city-based-solely-on-places-you-have-personally-visited/966920 "2022-06-28T15:45:55Z")
The Economist publishes these annual “Liveable City” ratings, using arbitrary but plausible criteria and weightings to come up with lists that usually look pretty similar. Canadian cities do well. The Monocle favours c… --- ## [Renouncing U.S. citizenship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renouncing-u-s-citizenship/839895)
**Author:** [@wombattver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wombattver)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renouncing-u-s-citizenship/839895 "2022-06-28T13:13:01Z")
Has anyone here ever renounced their US citizenship? Our situation: I am American, born in the USA. Married 20 years, spouse is not from the US, but has US citizenship and works for a US company. We have 2 teens, both … --- ## [Recommend a video editor for my phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-video-editor-for-my-phone/815779)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-video-editor-for-my-phone/815779 "2018-06-09T22:47:09Z")
I just upgraded my Samsung mobile and in doing so, something weird has happened. I used to have an internal video editor for videos that I shot or uploaded or were shared with me. In the past, if I wanted to cut these … --- ## [Lake Mead, Lake Powell. Which one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-mead-lake-powell-which-one/966800)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-mead-lake-powell-which-one/966800 "2022-06-28T01:58:20Z")
Many Americans are following the western states drought, and the falling water levels of both Lake Mead (Hoover Dam) and Lake Powell (Glen Canyon Dam). The water levels of both are low. But it is generally thought that … --- ## [Magpies and a dead pigeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magpies-and-a-dead-pigeon/966880)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magpies-and-a-dead-pigeon/966880 "2022-06-27T20:12:51Z")
Early this morning I was woken up by screeching magpies outside the bedroom window. When I looked out onto the patio, I see a dead pigeon under the bird feeder and a lot of feathers. Is this weird, unusual or normal beh… --- ## [How Quickly Could Someone be Taught to land a 747?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-could-someone-be-taught-to-land-a-747/939125)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-could-someone-be-taught-to-land-a-747/939125 "2022-06-27T18:36:55Z")
This is a variation on an old chestnut: “Could a layperson land a passenger jet?” I’m curious how quickly people think a layperson could be taught to land a big jet. Let’s say the amount of time it would take to teach a… --- ## [IMHO version of "Effective, massive, unprecedented civil disobedience in protest of SC re Roe?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-version-of-effective-massive-unprecedented-civil-disobedience-in-protest-of-sc-re-roe/966953)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-version-of-effective-massive-unprecedented-civil-disobedience-in-protest-of-sc-re-roe/966953 "2022-06-27T15:29:17Z")
OK, as a prefatory note, this was posted originally in “Great Debates” but closed by a mod because he felt it was encouraging people to offer illegal suggestions and also because, in his view, I was calling on the good … --- ## [Canada to examine pornography to make sure it is sufficiently Canadian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-to-examine-pornography-to-make-sure-it-is-sufficiently-canadian/966756)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-to-examine-pornography-to-make-sure-it-is-sufficiently-canadian/966756 "2022-06-27T10:36:52Z")
A National Post article claims Canada’s bureaucracy wants to make sure webporn is sufficiently Canadian. I am wondering what this involves. Here are my suggestions, but please add yours. Pizza carried by delivery ma… --- ## [Women with little girl voices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-little-girl-voices/966182)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-little-girl-voices/966182 "2022-06-27T06:13:24Z")
Hearing an interview on NPR brought this topic to mind. The woman is a professional something or other, and sounded as though she were 14. I have worked with women who spoke in the same way, like a girl. A high, light vo… --- ## [When to uise 'depuis des heures' vs 'pendant des heures'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-uise-depuis-des-heures-vs-pendant-des-heures/966922)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-uise-depuis-des-heures-vs-pendant-des-heures/966922 "2022-06-27T05:24:12Z")
I’m still not sure when to use ‘depuis des heures’ as oppose to ‘pendant des heures’. Does 'pendant des heurs convey more flexibility in terms of when an activity began and ended ? You sleep for hours every day.Tu dors… --- ## [Mailing address or telephone number: most reliable for contact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-address-or-telephone-number-most-reliable-for-contact/966615)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-address-or-telephone-number-most-reliable-for-contact/966615 "2022-06-27T00:21:13Z")
There was a time not so long ago that a person’s mailing address was considered the most reliable way to reach them. That was because prior to 2000 people physically moved less often than their telephone number changed. … --- ## [Favorite painter for decorating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-painter-for-decorating/966727)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-painter-for-decorating/966727 "2022-06-26T18:25:37Z")
I just moved into a house for the first time and I am looking for inspiration of decorating. I found this thread and it has given me lots of inspiration. The reason I am creating this thread is because I am wondering w… --- ## [If the Equal Rights Amendment were passed today, what would change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-equal-rights-amendment-were-passed-today-what-would-change/966879)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-equal-rights-amendment-were-passed-today-what-would-change/966879 "2022-06-26T05:20:38Z")
The Equal Rights Amendment, as you probably recall, explicitly recognized equal rights for women and men. Despite a spirited campaign in the 1970s, it was never ratified. Since then, equal rights regardless of sex have … --- ## [Is there any way (besides $ to lobbyists) I can help people hurt by Roe v Wade overturn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-besides-to-lobbyists-i-can-help-people-hurt-by-roe-v-wade-overturn/966811)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-besides-to-lobbyists-i-can-help-people-hurt-by-roe-v-wade-overturn/966811 "2022-06-26T01:32:57Z")
For years I have said, and I meant it, that when my kid was grown and it wouldn’t be inconsiderate of my family obligations, I would gladly help people get the abortions they need, even if it meant personal risk. In othe… --- ## [Jail money return](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jail-money-return/966735)
**Author:** [@Rack-a-Bones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rack-a-Bones)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jail-money-return/966735 "2022-06-26T01:08:16Z")
I don’t really want to get into the details other than I ended up in a jail in California. I had about $1,500 in cash after some Casino winnings. The sheriff’s officers of Placer County took the $1,500. Then gave it back… --- ## [Car part ID please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-part-id-please/966857)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-part-id-please/966857 "2022-06-25T23:40:27Z")
The cover over the keyhole just up and fell off while I was driving, so I assume that the part must be fairly simple to replace. The door handle works just fine but my car doesn’t hav… --- ## [The Atheist 10 Commandments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atheist-10-commandments/966568)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atheist-10-commandments/966568 "2022-06-25T16:23:16Z")
I got into an online discussion about whether there can be morality without a god. One position from a Muslim was that all morality comes from Allah starting with the first human (it was a little unclear as to how this w… --- ## [Seeing a rocket launch at KSC in Florida](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-a-rocket-launch-at-ksc-in-florida/966589)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-a-rocket-launch-at-ksc-in-florida/966589 "2022-06-25T14:43:59Z")
anyone been to Florida to see a NASA or SpaceX launch at KSC? What is it like and are there things to do (or things to avoid? ) I live about 10 hrs drive away. Might take Amtrak. --- ## [Idea(s) to reduce expenses while traveling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-s-to-reduce-expenses-while-traveling/965720)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-s-to-reduce-expenses-while-traveling/965720 "2022-06-25T07:09:07Z")
This weekend, Mrs. L and I went on a road trip. We’ve been burning through some money lately and thought it would be a good idea to try to economize. She made the hotel reservations and asked whether I thought we shoul… --- ## [The ACLU is getting heat for this article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aclu-is-getting-heat-for-this-article/966472)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aclu-is-getting-heat-for-this-article/966472 "2022-06-24T20:21:36Z")
Personally, I think the ACLU is (as usual) right. Thoughts? --- ## [How important is Status?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-status/966462)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-status/966462 "2022-06-25T05:02:24Z")
I have always been intrigued by the concept of status and what it means to different people. I believe that most of us will seek out various levels of status wherever we can get it. When am I satisfied with my status and… --- ## [International Phone Options for Students Studying Abroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-phone-options-for-students-studying-abroad/966690)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-phone-options-for-students-studying-abroad/966690 "2022-06-25T00:13:01Z")
My son is going to be spending his fall semester this year in Spain (Madrid, to be exact). I’m trying to figure out the best phone options for him. Ideally, he’d use his current phone and have unlimited voice and data,… --- ## [Why Is Fluoride So Good For Your Teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fluoride-so-good-for-your-teeth/966634)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fluoride-so-good-for-your-teeth/966634 "2022-06-24T23:46:57Z")
You have to admit, modern dentistry wouldn’t be where it’s at without fluoride. Where I live they even put it in the water. What makes fluoride so good for your teeth? It’s an element. (Okay, you chemists out there. It’… --- ## [Advice for Your Past Self](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-your-past-self/966583)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-your-past-self/966583 "2022-06-24T23:43:24Z")
Inspired by a conversation with Big Sis about a cousin having her first child, what advice would you give to your past self. Any topic, don’t restrict yourself. For me, right now, at this moment, it would be this regar… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=190) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=192)