# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=647 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 648 --- ## [Human Trafficking victims sue hotel where they were held. Say it should have known what was up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-trafficking-victims-sue-hotel-where-they-were-held-say-it-should-have-known-what-was-up/780752)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-trafficking-victims-sue-hotel-where-they-were-held-say-it-should-have-known-what-was-up/780752 "2017-02-26T23:08:27Z")
Re this story Human-trafficking victims sue Salisbury hotel does a hotel staff have the responsibility to read between the lines and know there is a crime happening even if no specific act rises to the level of somethin… --- ## [Am I the only one who can't eat shellfish because it looks to much like insects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-eat-shellfish-because-it-looks-to-much-like-insects/780613)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-eat-shellfish-because-it-looks-to-much-like-insects/780613 "2017-02-26T18:58:45Z")
Everyone it seems loves shellfish. Lobster, shrimp, langoustines, etc but I can’t eat them because they look too much like bugs. Examples: Scorpion & langoustine lawn bugs & seafood delicacy. I’m an adventurous eater… --- ## [In-home volunteer opportunities or ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-home-volunteer-opportunities-or-ideas/780801)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-home-volunteer-opportunities-or-ideas/780801 "2017-02-26T17:34:13Z")
I’m trying to help out a friend and am turning to the Dope for ideas. Basically, I’m looking for any suggestions for an elderly person to volunteer their time in some meaningful way WITHOUT leaving the home. My mother k… --- ## [CV joint problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cv-joint-problem/780786)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cv-joint-problem/780786 "2017-02-26T17:29:25Z")
2000 Maxima with 190k miles has a CV joint boot that is split all the way around. It doesn’t seem to be making the clicking noise yet . Is this something that should be fixed right away or can it wait a month or so?… --- ## [Anyone ever experience a "Missed Approach" on an airplane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-experience-a-missed-approach-on-an-airplane/277206)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-experience-a-missed-approach-on-an-airplane/277206 "2017-02-26T17:05:16Z")
I do a fair amount of travel…and I must say this was the worse experience I have ever had on a plane. On our way home from Phoenix we were sitting on the tarmack waiting to take off when we heard a loud click, click, cli… --- ## [Buying new gas lawnmower - Q's, advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-new-gas-lawnmower-qs-advice/780802)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-new-gas-lawnmower-qs-advice/780802 "2017-02-26T05:33:01Z")
I’m looking to replace our old corded electric lawnmower with a gas-powered model - dealing with the cord is just too much of a PITA. I’m looking at a Husqvarna with a 160cc Honda 4-stroke motor. My yard is not very la… --- ## [How much help will 911 provide motorists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-help-will-911-provide-motorists/598962)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-help-will-911-provide-motorists/598962 "2017-02-26T05:19:12Z")
I’m debating about joining AAA. Cell phones means we can usually depend on calling for help if our car breaks down. But, without a phone book who do we call? I don’t have any of the local towing services or Taxis numb… --- ## [If every creature was the same size... what would be top of the food chain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-every-creature-was-the-same-size-what-would-be-top-of-the-food-chain/780674)
**Author:** [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-every-creature-was-the-same-size-what-would-be-top-of-the-food-chain/780674 "2017-02-26T01:03:40Z")
Now, we can scale up, or down, it doesn’t matter… but pound for pound, which creature would own the earth if everything was the same size? In my opinion, I think a ‘daddy long legs’ (cellar) spider would kick everyone’s… --- ## [Cleaning Beer Bottles and Cans for Display](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-beer-bottles-and-cans-for-display/780776)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-beer-bottles-and-cans-for-display/780776 "2017-02-26T00:40:25Z")
My wife and I are enthusiastic beer tasters. We’ll try anything new and/or unusual that catch our eyes. A lot of the beer bottles and cans have very artistic designs; either silk screened on the container or a paper la… --- ## [Let's say you see something at work..\[that you weren't supposed to, would you report it?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-you-see-something-at-work-that-you-werent-supposed-to-would-you-report-it/780766)
**Author:** [@Rebeltf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebeltf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-you-see-something-at-work-that-you-werent-supposed-to-would-you-report-it/780766 "2017-02-26T00:35:47Z")
… that you not only , wish you wouldn’t have seen but , can’t even mention it because you weren’t supposed to see it in the first place ,if you were following the rules. Would you keep quiet and tarry on ? Would you st… --- ## [To Tip or not to Tip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-tip-or-not-to-tip/780666)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-tip-or-not-to-tip/780666 "2017-02-25T23:33:15Z")
I have arranged to hire a driver for one day in Guatemala for about $250. I normally tip cab drivers, who usually work for a company. However, this guy is basically the owner of his own one-man company. I read somewhe… --- ## [If Chamberlain had stood firm at Munich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-chamberlain-had-stood-firm-at-munich/780742)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-chamberlain-had-stood-firm-at-munich/780742 "2017-02-25T22:55:55Z")
Let us suppose Neville Chamberlain had not acceded to Hitler’s demands at Munich and the Second World War had started a year earlier. Would anything have been substantially different? Was the balance of forces much the s… --- ## [Staying in Philadelphia...advice and recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-in-philadelphia-advice-and-recommendations/780780)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-in-philadelphia-advice-and-recommendations/780780 "2017-02-25T22:30:59Z")
Next month, I will be in Philly for a Sunday night concert at Wells Fargo arena. We will be driving up Saturday, getting into town around noon. I would like to definitely go to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell an… --- ## [Auto Refinishing Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-refinishing-recommendations/780683)
**Author:** [@Ennui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ennui)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-refinishing-recommendations/780683 "2017-02-25T22:12:15Z")
It was an unseasonably warm day in Northern Ohio and I took advantage of it to wash and wax my mother’s car. There was an excellent home cooked meal in the deal with ample leftovers to take with so it worked out all arou… --- ## [Azeotrope is a freaking genius](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/azeotrope-is-a-freaking-genius/780569)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/azeotrope-is-a-freaking-genius/780569 "2017-02-25T19:54:01Z")
In this Pit thread, Azeotrope suggested turning troll threads into recipe threads. That particular thread has turned into an appetizer thread. Brilliant. Takes the sails right out of their wind, it does. I propose a new… --- ## [Maybe the Trump Phenomenon might be a GOOD thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-the-trump-phenomenon-might-be-a-good-thing/780696)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-the-trump-phenomenon-might-be-a-good-thing/780696 "2017-02-25T17:39:07Z")
Here I sit in Australia, dreading turning on the telly or the computer to find the ‘latest’ act in The Donald performance. And every morning (GMT + 10) the news never fails to either shock or amuse me, depending upon th… --- ## [Defacing Beautiful Bodies With Tattoos.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defacing-beautiful-bodies-with-tattoos/780399)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defacing-beautiful-bodies-with-tattoos/780399 "2017-02-25T17:21:19Z")
Why do otherwise beautiful people have to deface their otherwise beautiful bodies, with graffiti? I am talking about tattoos. Take NBA star John Wall as just one example. Here is a picture of him without tattoos. Just l… --- ## [A new state of residence...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-state-of-residence/780099)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-state-of-residence/780099 "2017-02-25T14:25:09Z")
So. If you were post-kids, pre-retirement, unattached to your current locale, financially comfortable if not quite financially independent, and had few things pulling you to any one location, where would you move for the… --- ## [Does anyone think that Dale Carnegie's methods are effective any more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-think-that-dale-carnegies-methods-are-effective-any-more/780446)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-think-that-dale-carnegies-methods-are-effective-any-more/780446 "2017-02-25T14:22:40Z")
I’m talking about his most famous book, which first came out in 1936: How to Win Friends and Influence People My mom has always been very critical of my social skills (in almost a bullying way that has continued past… --- ## [Representative democracy is illogical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/representative-democracy-is-illogical/780374)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/representative-democracy-is-illogical/780374 "2017-02-25T06:42:40Z")
Just a little thought experiment. Let’s say the only two political parties in the Divided States of America are the Whigs and the Tories. In most communities, there is a 60/40 split of Whigs over Tories. The federal govt… --- ## [Who's next after Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-next-after-trump/780479)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-next-after-trump/780479 "2017-02-25T03:41:04Z")
One of the problems with Hillary Clinton’s loss for the democrats is I don’t think they currently have a very deep bench. By this I mean that during the Obama Administration they felt is was so important for her to shine… --- ## [Thank you for your service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-your-service/780412)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-your-service/780412 "2017-02-25T01:43:43Z")
“Thank you for your service.” Every veteran I know of is familiar with this phrase. Said by most anyone upon learning about their veteran status, particularly when combat experience is mentioned. I find it awkward becau… --- ## [Over-population: No longer a worry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-population-no-longer-a-worry/780223)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-population-no-longer-a-worry/780223 "2017-02-25T01:27:24Z")
I have pretty clear recollections of being taught the dire consequences of human over-population (quite ironically at a school with “saint” in it’s name) when I was an elementary school student in the 70s . When did ove… --- ## [What does Trump mean by "Make America Great Again"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-trump-mean-by-make-america-great-again/780492)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-trump-mean-by-make-america-great-again/780492 "2017-02-25T01:18:51Z")
I think I have somewhat of a handle on what Trump’s supporters mean by MAGA. What does Trump mean by the motto? I look at Trump and I see a guy who has never once in his life done anything that didn’t benefit himself o… --- ## [Advice about dental plans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-dental-plans/780353)
**Author:** [@numcle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/numcle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-dental-plans/780353 "2017-02-24T23:43:09Z")
As of the date of this pos, I am choosing a HMO dental plan to coincide with my Obamacare health insurance plan. The first payment is due the first of March I need a lot of dental work done. I have: one chipped tooth, m… --- ## [Has anyone here had a parent who couldn't care for themselves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-a-parent-who-couldnt-care-for-themselves/780426)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-a-parent-who-couldnt-care-for-themselves/780426 "2017-02-24T22:29:56Z")
My mom is getting out of ICU and into a regular room. But they said she might be released this week. She is 80 years old, has emphysema and getting over the flu. She is shaking and would not be able to care for herself. … --- ## [My chest hurts, and it's not my heart. What next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-chest-hurts-and-its-not-my-heart-what-next/779947)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-chest-hurts-and-its-not-my-heart-what-next/779947 "2017-02-24T21:28:20Z")
So, no one here is my doctor, and I won’t blame anyone for advice that doesn’t work (although I may roll my eyes at you if your advice involved oils or chakras) (and if your advice is “lose weight”, please note I will ro… --- ## [Life on other planets? If so, LEAVE IT BE!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-on-other-planets-if-so-leave-it-be/780641)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-on-other-planets-if-so-leave-it-be/780641 "2017-02-24T20:31:22Z")
Can any of you give me any examples of a win-win when human beings have come in contact with “strange” life forms that exist on this planet? I’m inclined to think that if and when we discover that first space alien it w… --- ## [Can an employee be terminated for being on disability?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-employee-be-terminated-for-being-on-disability/780578)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-employee-be-terminated-for-being-on-disability/780578 "2017-02-24T20:00:37Z")
So here is the situation: My 40 year old cousin had a debilitating stroke. He was put on short term disability for 180 days, then was put on LTD. But he recently received a letter from HR that his employment was being te… --- ## [Is "see through" technology ever going to be a thing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-see-through-technology-ever-going-to-be-a-thing/780622)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-see-through-technology-ever-going-to-be-a-thing/780622 "2017-02-24T18:55:23Z")
Oftentimes, technology seems to follow sci-fi. I’ve often wondered, if engineers watch these shows, then think to themselves: “Wow! That looks cool! We should totally try that!” By “See through” technology, I’m talking … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=646) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=648)