# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=960 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 961 --- ## [Homicidal person I know...what to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homicidal-person-i-know-what-to-do/711385)
**Author:** [@amber66](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amber66)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homicidal-person-i-know-what-to-do/711385 "2015-01-31T19:16:50Z")
I know someone addicted to pain meds and smokes pot & does other stuff to keep his pain addiction level when he cant get pills. He has addmitted to a psychiatrist and a Judge as being homicidal. He is due in court soon f… --- ## [Save 20,000 people from extermination, or prevent a mass "cure" (by mindrape) of gays?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-20-000-people-from-extermination-or-prevent-a-mass-cure-by-mindrape-of-gays/711149)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-20-000-people-from-extermination-or-prevent-a-mass-cure-by-mindrape-of-gays/711149 "2015-01-31T17:11:05Z")
We’re back to fantasy hypotheticals, boys and girls. Management apologizes if that bothers you, and here’s a lollipop for your trouble. First the short version. A homophobic, psychopathic supergenius has invented a ray … --- ## [Foreign countries - which US states do they resemble?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-countries-which-us-states-do-they-resemble/572808)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-countries-which-us-states-do-they-resemble/572808 "2015-01-31T08:39:34Z")
I haven’t travelled much outside the US - just to Canada and the Caribbean. I am wondering how to visualize foreign countries (until I have enough money to visit them). Since I have visited plenty of US States, do cert… --- ## [I might become a Navy CTN, any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-become-a-navy-ctn-any-advice/710571)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-might-become-a-navy-ctn-any-advice/710571 "2015-01-31T06:41:42Z")
I went into an Armed Forces Career Center yesterday, asking for advice on how to get a secret clearance so I could get a job in cybersecurity. They gave me a lot of information on the training program for CTN in the Nav… --- ## [Chicago area exotic houseplant nurseries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-area-exotic-houseplant-nurseries/711355)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-area-exotic-houseplant-nurseries/711355 "2015-01-31T06:21:26Z")
Hey guys I need some tropical greenery, but not interested in pothos or spider plant or sansiveria; looking for out of the ordinary stuff. What are the best sources for this within say a 100-mile radius of Chicago? I use… --- ## [Sump Pump working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sump-pump-working/711386)
**Author:** [@cynfitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynfitz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sump-pump-working/711386 "2015-01-31T05:35:18Z")
I don’t know what is going on with my sump pump. It use to come on all the time, but for the past 4 years, it hasn’t come on. Every time I check the sump hole, it is dry as a bone. I’ve recently started paying attention … --- ## ["Own that Guy in 60 Days: A Practical Guide to Love for the 21st Century Woman" Advice worth taking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/own-that-guy-in-60-days-a-practical-guide-to-love-for-the-21st-century-woman-advice-worth-taking/711228)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/own-that-guy-in-60-days-a-practical-guide-to-love-for-the-21st-century-woman-advice-worth-taking/711228 "2015-01-31T04:58:26Z")
Don’t we need to stop playing these coy, outdated dating games? This is 2015 shouldn’t women be taking charge, kicking ass and taking names if they are interested in a guy? Own that Guy in 60 Days: A Practical Guide to … --- ## [Any lockpicking hobbyists here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-lockpicking-hobbyists-here/711172)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-lockpicking-hobbyists-here/711172 "2015-01-31T04:08:07Z")
We just bought a house\*, and the previous owner (a bank) didn’t do a great job keeping track of all the keys. When we closed, we were handed a fistful of keys, several of which don’t go to any of the doors, and none of w… --- ## [Cashier Asks: Did You Find Everything Satisfactory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashier-asks-did-you-find-everything-satisfactory/711256)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashier-asks-did-you-find-everything-satisfactory/711256 "2015-01-31T01:23:55Z")
At a retail store when you are checking out the cashier sometimes asks: Did You Find Everything Satisfactory? or something similar. Suppose you answer you had a problem, for example Product X was out of stock. Do cashie… --- ## [Are police killing non-compliant people more often than they used to or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-police-killing-non-compliant-people-more-often-than-they-used-to-or-not/711063)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-police-killing-non-compliant-people-more-often-than-they-used-to-or-not/711063 "2015-01-31T00:31:56Z")
It seems that it’s not uncommon for police to shoot uncooperative resisting or struggling people these days. You see stories like this all too often. 17-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead By Three Cops At Texas Police Station Ass… --- ## [Do you find the idea of bargaining/haggling objectionable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-find-the-idea-of-bargaining-haggling-objectionable/710756)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-find-the-idea-of-bargaining-haggling-objectionable/710756 "2015-01-30T23:50:30Z")
Inspired in part by this op-ed, wherein the author puts used goods up for sale on Craiglist and is appalled by the “aggressive” and “ethically gray area” behavior of would-be buyers who offer him less than he listed the … --- ## [GoDaddy pulls Super Bowl puppy ad. Over reaction or Not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godaddy-pulls-super-bowl-puppy-ad-over-reaction-or-not/711169)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godaddy-pulls-super-bowl-puppy-ad-over-reaction-or-not/711169 "2015-01-30T23:42:36Z")
The news headlines on this story bother me. Smearing a lot hard working caring people with the puppy mill label is just not right. I carefully checked a lot of breeders before buying my Boston Terrier. The good ones all… --- ## [Stupid religious question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-religious-question/710965)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-religious-question/710965 "2015-01-30T23:42:32Z")
Assuming the Christian idea of Heaven is correct… Say I mockingly make comments or posts like “the end is nigh!” and “repent, the rapture is near!” or “God is watching!” and somehow I actually do convince millions to re… --- ## [When will Windows 10 pricing information become available?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-windows-10-pricing-information-become-available/703309)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-windows-10-pricing-information-become-available/703309 "2015-01-30T23:41:42Z")
I’m wondering when Microsoft will release Windows 10 pricing and upgrade pricing information. There’s no official word on that. But perhaps a few IT consultants might have a sense of how Redmond does things. December 20… --- ## [Name a good "backup" or "fallback" job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-good-backup-or-fallback-job/710989)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-good-backup-or-fallback-job/710989 "2015-01-30T21:55:49Z")
What is a good fallback job one can do which if times get tough, they can usually do? This would be some talent you have done in the past but didnt want a career in it. It could also be some job where if no matter what c… --- ## [Police Academy is now located in Brazil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-academy-is-now-located-in-brazil/711278)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-academy-is-now-located-in-brazil/711278 "2015-01-30T19:52:20Z")
Video: Well, to the ones who do not speak Portuguese: The criminal is hiding under the sink and asking for water. Police is trying to pry him off the sink, but he is not cooperating. So their training kicks in. And the… --- ## [Netspend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netspend/711343)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netspend/711343 "2015-01-30T18:55:29Z")
A NetSpend prepaid/reloadable Mastercard showed up in my mail today. It’s not a rebate, I didn’t ask for it, and both my job and my tax refund pay by direct deposit to my bank account. Is this a scam? Has someone alr… --- ## [Would you turn in a stranger for a petty crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-turn-in-a-stranger-for-a-petty-crime/710996)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-turn-in-a-stranger-for-a-petty-crime/710996 "2015-01-30T14:12:10Z")
Inspired by this thread on what type of crimes would you turn in a loved one, close friend, etc. Many people dimissed petty crimes like shoplifting and recreational drug use, as they wouldn’t even bother batting an eye … --- ## [Ladies, how often have you wanted to bone a guy you called "sweet"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-often-have-you-wanted-to-bone-a-guy-you-called-sweet/711100)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-often-have-you-wanted-to-bone-a-guy-you-called-sweet/711100 "2015-01-30T12:04:01Z")
First off, before we get into this thread, let me just say this thread should NOT be taken too seriously. I was having this conversation with some pub friends the other night. Boyfriends, husbands or established partne… --- ## [Value of sai and other martial arts weapons in a real street fight (and their relative strengths)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/value-of-sai-and-other-martial-arts-weapons-in-a-real-street-fight-and-their-relative-strengths/710731)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/value-of-sai-and-other-martial-arts-weapons-in-a-real-street-fight-and-their-relative-strengths/710731 "2015-01-30T10:58:28Z")
I’m writing a story in which one of the characters uses sai as her main weapon. In order to understand the weapon and write more realistically, I bought some on Amazon. I must say, they totally exceed expectations. They’… --- ## [What's the coolest stamp in your passport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-coolest-stamp-in-your-passport/261657)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-coolest-stamp-in-your-passport/261657 "2015-01-30T07:34:40Z")
I hate it when you go abroad and they don’t stamp your passport. They don’t bother with all that stuff in Europe these days, which is a shame - each stamp in the passport brings back memories of a trip. So, what’s the c… --- ## [Use high-altitude directions, yes or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-high-altitude-directions-yes-or-no/711210)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-high-altitude-directions-yes-or-no/711210 "2015-01-30T05:07:14Z")
I’m at 5439 feet above sea level. I never use high altitude directions, and I rarely even know what they are. My husband buys brownie mixes (I usually make them from scratch, from an old recipe) and the box says to do … --- ## [Machete attacker gets shot on camera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machete-attacker-gets-shot-on-camera/711276)
**Author:** [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machete-attacker-gets-shot-on-camera/711276 "2015-01-30T03:28:31Z")
Crazy stuff that takes place fairly quick into the video. What I found interesting was the conversation that took place after machete man plows through kicking the door wide open in no time, and wielding a machete heads… --- ## [Fantasy liberal countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-liberal-countries/710841)
**Author:** [@MostlyUseless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyUseless)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-liberal-countries/710841 "2015-01-30T00:58:17Z")
Is there a such thing, ever in the course of real human history of a real country, anywhere that was without weapons truly safe and free for long? If so, why don’t you move there? --- ## [Are men starting to be more frequently the 'moochers' in a relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-starting-to-be-more-frequently-the-moochers-in-a-relationship/711073)
**Author:** [@Tuxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuxie)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-starting-to-be-more-frequently-the-moochers-in-a-relationship/711073 "2015-01-30T00:46:17Z")
Women get a lot of flak for being painted as gold diggers, lazy stay at home moms, and other kinds of layabouts. I think part of this comes from a common cultural expectation that the man in a relationship is the ‘provid… --- ## [Father Slaps Son for Trying to Join A Gang. Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-slaps-son-for-trying-to-join-a-gang-video/708883)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-slaps-son-for-trying-to-join-a-gang-video/708883 "2015-01-30T00:29:04Z")
This video is making the rounds online now. It’s a video of a dad getting a bit physical with his son about his supposed gang membership. Seems the general sentiment is that this is an example of a dad dealing out toug… --- ## [Letter of Interest on current letterhead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letter-of-interest-on-current-letterhead/711253)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letter-of-interest-on-current-letterhead/711253 "2015-01-29T23:07:48Z")
When applying for a job and one’s employer doesn’t know that one is applying for any job, is or ain’t it appropriate to send the letter of interest on the company’s/entity’s letterhead? The letterhead names who’s on the … --- ## [UK dopers - where should I live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-where-should-i-live/710371)
**Author:** [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-where-should-i-live/710371 "2015-01-29T21:06:51Z")
I’ve recently changed roles at work and now work from home full time. I’m currently living in the expensive south east, in north west Hampshire on the Surrey border. I’d like to find some-place with a lower cost of livin… --- ## [Dog/child proofing a tricky cabinet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-child-proofing-a-tricky-cabinet/711030)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-child-proofing-a-tricky-cabinet/711030 "2015-01-29T20:16:26Z")
So in our kitchen we have a cabinet with our trash cans in it. It’s the lower right one in this photo. As you can see, right above it is a drawer, and to the left of it is another cabinet door. The trouble is that our d… --- ## [Hypothetical interview situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-interview-situation/711104)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-interview-situation/711104 "2015-01-29T20:00:16Z")
As the title states, this is hypothetical. I have not done this, nor has anyone of my acquaintance, as far as I know. It’s an academic exercise, a gigantic “What if…?” Now that that’s out of the way. You are driving … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=959) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=961)