Since we occasionally delve into this in the post whore thread, I'll create a thread for it specifically. Since some people do not understand what a mature debate is follow the rules precisely or you will be banned by our mods since this is a delicate issue. Remember a debate is nothing more than a mature argument using FACTUAL evidence to validate your point.
Rules:
1. NO name calling
2. Everyone is stubborn about their beliefs, if you find yourself engaging someone who cannot empathize with your opinion, ignore them. If it becomes a problem turn it over to a mod.
3. Opposite of above, when engaging someone try to empathize with their position and opinion to understand how they came to their conclusion, you don't have to agree but try to understand.
4. Bashing the military will not be tolerated on any level.
5. If you do not have a basic understanding of the constitution, or the structure of our government you need not post.
6. Learn from each other, as we all live in different corners of the country an different walks of life some people have an inside perspective on a subject you may not.
Rules:
1. NO name calling
2. Everyone is stubborn about their beliefs, if you find yourself engaging someone who cannot empathize with your opinion, ignore them. If it becomes a problem turn it over to a mod.
3. Opposite of above, when engaging someone try to empathize with their position and opinion to understand how they came to their conclusion, you don't have to agree but try to understand.
4. Bashing the military will not be tolerated on any level.
5. If you do not have a basic understanding of the constitution, or the structure of our government you need not post.
6. Learn from each other, as we all live in different corners of the country an different walks of life some people have an inside perspective on a subject you may not.