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Open Question: Statistics question please help?

Hi, I have question, if you help me, I really appreciate it. Thanks. Alcohol and nicotine consumption during pregnancy may harm children. Because drinking and smoking behaviors may be related, it is important to understand the nature of this relationship when assessing the possible effects on children. One study classified 452 mothers according to their alcohol intake prior to pregnancy recognition and their nicotine intake during pregnancy. The data are summarized in the following table. --------------------------------------… (milligrams/day) Alcohol (ounces/day)------------ None----- 1–15 -----16 or more None --------------------------------105 --------7 ------------11 0.01–0.10--------------------------- 58 --------5 ------------13 0.11–0.99--------------------------- 84--------37 -----------42 1.00 or more ---------------------- 57 -------16 -----------17 How many degrees of freedom are there in the Chi-Squared test? and what is the value of the test statistic? more

Open Question: Statistics (Chi-Squared test)?

Hi, Can you please help me to solve these questions? Thanks. Alcohol and nicotine consumption during pregnancy may harm children. Because drinking and smoking behaviors may be related, it is important to understand the nature of this relationship when assessing the possible effects on children. One study classified 452 mothers according to their alcohol intake prior to pregnancy recognition and their nicotine intake during pregnancy. The data are summarized in the following table. --------------------------------------… (milligrams/day) Alcohol (ounces/day)------------ None----- 1–15 -----16 or more None --------------------------------105 --------7 ------------11 0.01–0.10--------------------------- 58 --------5 ------------13 0.11–0.99--------------------------- 84--------37 -----------42 1.00 or more ---------------------- 57 -------16 -----------17 Q1) How many degrees of freedom are there in the Chi-Squared test? Q2) What is the value of the test statistic, rounded to three decimal places? more

Resolved Question: ATTENTION LOOK HERE The first official "Truth" Tattoo. Post yours.?

Hey just wanted to let everyone know of my idea. You may have seen the poor poor old woman who sits on yahoo answers ALL DAY EVERY DAY posting "negative" things in the tattoo section in lame attempts at planting bad ideas into first time tattoo people. Personally I dont give a crap if you get a tattoo. One more person with a tattoo does not change statistics and neither does one less. What annoys me and most here is the fact the dotard(beautiful word to describe this Christian Loony) is all her spam. To cut to the chase.. I am getting an EXTRA (I was getting 3, NOW 4) tattoo dedicated specially to "Truth" aka "Good Advice". Anyone want to join me in getting a tattoo this month in dedication of "Good Advice". The tattoo doesnt have to do with anything with her. Its like having a race or a sport dedicated to getting rid of a disease. Please post what tattoo you are getting,when and if you feel this is a good idea of showing the moron her "master plan" isnt working and she should shove off and troll the Alcohol section(oh wait she likes that) Getting a tattoo of a Gecko, I was on and off about the idea but finally said WTH last night. Getting it done at the end of the month.Just to make it clear this is an EXCUSE to get a new tattoo :) more

Resolved Question: Your stance on decriminalization of marijuana and legalization of it's usage and trade?

Below is the stance I would have in case I am locked in a debate about these subjects. I'll just say that I'm forth. And I want to hear fresh opinions or at least give new people the opportunity to express theirs (Because, yes. I'm aware that this question has been asked a thousand-plus times). My question is: Where and why do you stand on the decriminalization of marijuana related offenses and the legalization of it's usage and trade as a consumer product? This is my stance on Marijuana: I am not forth legalization of marijuana because I support its recreational usage. I don't act in order to truncate or nullify the DEA's efforts regarding the distribution of narcotics and my opinion is based under the assumption that drug users (legal & illegal) will not make an effort to stop consuming said products, harmful or not. Firstly, I think that people should be aware that there are much fewer deaths related to smoking marijuana than those related to smoking tobacco or ethanol consumption. I also think that a majority of people are not going to stop using either of these substances in a recreational way and I believe it’s important for a person to have the option of using marijuana rather than the legal array of hard intoxicants available, just because it puts their life on a lesser risk of dying or developing an extremely painful and potentially fatal disease. I feel that out of statistics it’s safer for that option to be there and that the government should look into it. Secondly, marijuana has the highest numbers regarding trade and consumption out of all the illicit drugs. Which means that it's trade is funding criminal groups and activities which will not stop but rather grow at an unmeasurable pace. These groups which are continuously heightening their reach and strengthening their methods to distribute the drug and in their way destroy and corrupt the spirit of the society they leech upon. I was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and I can tell you that the people are not scared of crime, not anymore. Crime and Death due to the drug wars are everyday issues in Juarez and it's spreading to the United States of America. I don't understand the reason so many governments stick to prohibiting marijuana, yet they make tobacco and alcohol legal, but it's my wish that the people know marijuana is safer and it can be even safer if legalized, and know that keeping it illegal will result in their children poisoning themselves with far worse substances and it will keep financing immense organizations based on corruption and crime. Now, if that's what the government and the people want out of their society, then I can't oppose to the will of the majority, but I highly doubt such problems (Which are present and growing in society right now) are the scenario that society wants to impose itself.Actually, I don't use marijuana. Thanks for reading, brick wall. I just said that since it has proven to be less lethal than alcohol, it would be safe for people to have the option. Another reason is that I've been around drunk people and I've been around people high on marijuana. Both are annoying, but marijuana users are far less destructive and disgusting on the over-all length of their intoxicated time. Also, I never talked about the "medical benefits" because I know it's unproven and bias bull that recreational users base on as fact. I agree that banning all drug paraphernalia would be the most reasonable step, but if we base around what happened during times of the prohibition and what is happening now, people will not only ignore those bans, they will form violent fronts against them.Also, you never said why you are against it beyond it not being the safe drug people make it out to be.I mean, seriously... You have an addiction? more

Voting Question: How many teenagers lose their driving licenses per year as a result of alcohol?

I am doing an essay on Teenage Drinking and Driving Habits. I can not find statistics ANYWHERE for the loss of licenses. If someone knows a great website, book or any other source of knowledge, could you PLEASE tell me. Thank you soooooooooooooo much!!!!!! Also does anyone think there are any solutions to the Drinking and Driving problem? Thanks:)Um thanks moose for the input but you obviously didn't read the question. I said how many teenagers lose their licenses, not lives. Thanks anyway gnome more

Resolved Question: Should I Be Worried About Statistics?

When my boyfriend and I started dating I was 16 and he was 17. We are now 18 and 19, before we became a couple we were just friends for 3 years but we knew each other since we were 6. We're very happy with each other and love each other very much. : ) He's my best friend, and he's also an amazing lover (We haven't had sex yet, but he's still my lover.) We're going to college soon and his college is 45 minutes away, which isn't a problem because we usually only get to see each other once a week due to work and family so we should still be able to see each other at least that much. We plan on getting married once we complete college, have stable jobs and move in with each other. So roughly around when we're 25. Something has been bothering me lately, the statistics I read on marriages with people you've dated since high school, they are very low and it has caused me some anxiety problems. My boyfriend has reassured me that he's not going anywhere, that I'm his best friend and he couldn't imagine a more awesome, amazing girl for him. So of course I believe him :). Most of the problems with those relationships is that people change, or they feel that missed out on the party scene. Well, the things we love and appreciate about each other are things we know that aren't going to change, we know we're going to mature (even though we're already more mature then most our age.) and sure some of our interests are going to change but we know those won't be a huge problem. For the partying part..we're strongly against drugs and alcohol, and we're not the type that "Parties" we'll go to gatherings with friends but it's not like those out of Control parties you see in the movies, just mostly a bunch of friends playing video games and instruments. I know this will take work just like any other relationship but can I get some tips on what to look out for? Besides the things I've stated above? Also, should I really believe in those statistics? Even though he's reassured me not to worry my mind can't help but wonder back to the numbers. I'm so happy he's so nice to me about my little worries. more

Voting Question: Statistics On High School Sweet Hearts?

Resolved Question: Why is Lot not considered a man who sexually abused his daughters?

A man kills his wife when she wasn't looking (she looked backwards at her burning city) and says she turned into a pillar of salt (was he on drugs or schizophrenic?), then takes his girls to a town, then to a cave, where he gets them pregnant and tells the men folk that they are bad girls who individually got him drunk and raped him for his seed, since he told them that he was the last man on earth with semen and they so longed for children. (who then were the men he told his tale to?). So he incests his little girls and as every abuser in the history of male sexual abuse of little girls, says that they seduced him and that it was all their fault. They drugged him with alcohol (which I though makes men impotent), and then climbed up on him and somehow got that sperm out of him without him being aware, or able to fight back. (did they also tie him up?). This happened two nights in a row? This same man earlier in the story preferred to protect total strangers (albeit very attractive ones) by offering up his girls (whom he claimed were virgins) for the perverted town folk to play with. Perhaps to cover-up that they were not actually virgins he hoped that in the chaos no-body would notice that they were already not virgins? These poor tormented girls who were traumatized by their father bartering them sexually, then watching them murder their mother, and then suffering the humiliation of being blamed for giving birth to their father's children, all the while knowing that he was capable of killing or raping them or their babies, had to then go down in history (His Story) as having been the sexual aggressors. After gifting all Jewish men with this lovely example of how to eel your way out of getting caught incesting your own flesh and blood daughters, no wonder that this kind of thing is not only covered up by the Rabbis and the Jewish community, but they are in such deep denial that they claim it doesn't exist. Shame on anybody who believes the Bible at it's word, as long as this story remains in it. The Bible should not be a book that any woman should teach their daughters. Until this story is addressed the Jewish community is condoning incest and the blaming of the victim. It is common knowledge that this story is psychologically impossible and physically ridiculous. The only way young women would indeed incite such a situation is if they have been sexually abused and groomed for many years from a very young age, if indeed it could have happened. Ask any woman if this story rings true. Ask any abuse survivor if this rings true. Then ask a Rabbi or any man. See the different reactions. I have rejected my Jewish heritage based solely on the inclusion of this story in the Bible. Absolute deal-breaker to any woman who is told that this is what we must believe to be a Jew. I am very saddened by this inclusion into our Bible. I can believe a lot of things, even the miracles and the convoluted explanations the Rabbis give for why our women are subjugated, but that one is simply not true. It is classic abuser rationalization and should be wiped out of our Bible, or women of all levels of Judaism should strike. Check out the statistics at the Jewish Women's shelters if you think differently. Get educated. People of all walks of life have to bring this issue into the light, or Judaism as we know it will end. Not because of any mass-murderers, but because of the internet girls are learning to think for them selves. It will not be long now before every girl who picks up a bible and has watched Dr. Phil will open her eyes and mind as see this Bible story for what it really is. A travesty of justice. Lot was not a righteous man, he was a monster. more

Resolved Question: R&S: what are some beneficial measures/penalties do you recommend that lessen/bring down the RAPE crimes ?

AMERICAN RAPE STATISTICS Somewhere in America, a woman is raped every 2 minutes, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In 1995, 354,670 women were the victims of a rape or sexual assault. (NationalCrime Victimization Survey. Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, 1996.) Over the last two years, more than 787,000 women were the victim of a rape or sexual assault. (National Crime Victimization Survey. Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S.Department of Justice, 1996.) The FBI estimates that 72 of every 100,000 females in the United States wereraped last year. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Statistics, 1996.) SILENT VICTIMS : One of the most startling aspects of sex crimes is how many go unreported. The most common reasons given by women for not reporting these crimes are the belief that it is a private or personal matter and the fear of reprisal from the assailant. Approximately 28% of victims are raped by husbands or boyfriends, 35% by acquaintances, and 5% by other relatives. (Violence against Women, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1994) The FBI estimates that only 37% of all rapes are reported to the police. U.S. Justice Department statistics are even lower, with only 26% of all rapes or attempted rapes being reported to law enforcement officials. In 1994-1995, only 251,560 rapes and sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement officials -- less than one in every three. (National Crime Victimization Survey, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, 1996.) An overwhelming majority of rape service agencies believe that public education about rape, and expanded counseling and advocacy services for rape victims, would be effective in increasing the willingness of victims to report rapes to the police. (Rape in America, 1992, National Victim Center with Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center.) LIVING IN FEAR : According to the U.S. Department of Justice: (All statistics are taken from: Violenceagainst Women, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1994.) One of every four rapes take place in a public area or in a parking garage. 31% of female victims reported that the offender was a stranger. 68% of rapes occur between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. At least 45% of rapists were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 29% of rapes, the offender used a weapon. In 47% of rapes, the victim sustained injuries other than rape injuries. 75% of female rape victims require medical care after the attack. NOT JUST A FAMILY MATTER : Family violence and abuse are among the most prevalent forms of interpersonal violence against women and young children -- both boys and girls. The sexual abuse of a child should never be "just a family matter," but many children are afraid to report an incident to the police because the abusers are too often a family friend or relative. Approximately one-third of all juvenile victims of sexual abuse cases are children younger than 6 years of age. (Violence and the Family, Report of the American Psychological Association Presidential Task Force on Violence and the Family, 1996.) According to the Justice Department, one in two rape victims are under age 18; one in six are under age 12. (Child Rape Victims, 1992. U.S. Department of Justice.) FACE OF AMERICA : About 81% of rape victims are white; 18% are black; 1% are of other races. (Violence against Women, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1994.) About half of all rape victims are in the lowest third of income distribution; half are in the upper two-thirds. (Violence against Women, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 1994.) There were 71 forcible rapes per 100,000 females reported to United States law enforcement agencies in 1996. 2 Data from the National Women's Study, a longitudinal telephone survey of a national household probability sample of women at least 18 years of age, show 683,000 women forcibly raped each year and that 84% of rape victims did not report the offense to the police.3 Using Uniform Crime Report data for 1994 and 1995, the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that of rape victims who reported the offense to law enforcement, about 40% were under the age of 18, and 15% were younger than 12.4 In a national survey 27.7% of college women reported a sexual experience since the age of fourteen that met the legal definition of rape or attempted rape, and 7.7% of college men reported perpetrating aggressive behavior which met the legal definition of rape.5 The National Crime Victimization Survey indicates that for 1992-1993, 92% of rapes were committed by known assailants.1 About half of all rapes and sexual assaults against women are committed by friends and acquaintances, and 26% are by intimate partners.1 Risk factors for perpetrating sexual violence include: early sexual experience (botUS: Soaring Rates of Rape and Violence Against Women http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2008/12/18/us-soaring-rates-rape-and-violence-against-women more

Resolved Question: Obesity kills more people than Marijuana (CDC statistics). When will our government protect us from obesity?

This man didn't die, but he is such a burden on society. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/07/27/2010-07-27_fdny_called_in_to_get_600lb_man_out_of_apartment.html When will our government protect us from Drunk Drivers, by making alcohol illegal?Lindsey: I'm a Triathlete. I don't smoke OR drink (I would take a drastic hit on my race times, if I did). What makes you think I smoke?Lyndsey: I wasn't trying to offend any overweight people. I'm sorry, if I did. It looks like you may be a nurse. As such, you are welll aware that you should lose your extra pounds. Being an obese person is not healthy. Have you considered dietary changes or an exercise regimen? Please take care of yourself. Don't let a food addiction control your life. more

Resolved Question: For a few religious folks out there even secular too? Faith in fear and aggression is it working?

I honestly dont know the ways of the secular world are working to put their faith in fear and aggression, I mean, labelling faith in God as a scientist as delussional or as a fact they see something we can not as prejudged? Take a look at the higher incidence in aggressive young women with poorly developed brains and higher alcohol consumption, note not all young women, would love to know from them their view on why they avoid such pier pressure and such "games" and ask what causes a loving nurturing young lady to turn into a beast? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100721/tuk-shocking-train-station-attack-caught-45dbed5.html Remember the British Todler. Two kids single parent homes, killed another young todler what is happening? Folks look at the anger, the violence the faith in fear, and tell me Gentleness and joy with kindness is not the answer? When I worked in law enforcement a long time ago, statistics then were for every dysfunctional family coming before the courts two thirds of the crime was represented. For every kid in school, one third was dysfunctional and the stats are a lot higher now. So for small business to prosper a low crime level is required. Small business being the engine hub of the economy. Do you think the world economic crisis was caused by high crime stats by focussing in on the needs of the needy with a welfare mentality thus producing a higher absorbition of bad? If bad creates bad and good creates good, what causes the bad to turn good testimonials welcome too? Is it the gentle folk who are kind that are bravest defending their family or the folks who just react to fear with more fear perpetuating a never ending circle of violence? Would really be keen to hear as many Irish, former Jugoslavian folks Iraqi folks where there is a peace emmerging in the world now? more

Resolved Question: What would you do if you were MLB commissioner? (my ideas too)?

Its a question all of us have inside, what would each of us do if we were given the chance to control Major League Baseball. BTW what would you do? Here's what I would do: 1. Make Inter league Play meaningful by having home-field advantage be based on which league wins the most games, instead of the all-star game deciding it. 2. Add two teams; One in the American League and One in the National League, and moving one of the existing NL teams move to the AL. In my mind, I would add teams in Montreal (NL) and in San Antonio (or another city) for the AL, while moving the Padres to the AL West. 3. Split up the 16 teams into FOUR different divisions, much like in the NFL and by the same names (East, West, North, South). Such as: AL East: Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays AL North: White Sox, Twins, Indians, Tigers AL South: Royals, Rays, Rangers, and (in my case San Antonio) AL West: Mariners, Angels, A's, Padres NL East: Mets, Phillies, Expos, Nationals NL North: Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Reds NL South: Marlins, Astros, Braves, Pirates NL West: Rockies, Giants, Dodgers, D-Backs 4. New Postseason format: LDS would be a three game series 2-1 format, LCS would be made a five game series 2-2-1 format, and the World Series would remain 2-3-2 best of seven format with home field advantage given to league with best Interleague record. 5. Draft Picks can be traded to other teams. 6. Place a limit on alcohol drinks at 4 per attendee 7. Place a minimum on the seating capacity for stadiums to 38,000 and a limit on fence height at 12 feet. 8. Any suspended player or coach can attend the game, but must be in a luxury box and must be watched by a representative from MLB in order to not give or take signs from the game. 9. Any player suspended or accused of using HGH will not be allowed into the Hall of Fame and statistics of the player would be reduced by 30% from their career and would lose any awards given to the player and awarded to the runner-up (ex. Barry Bonds would then have 533 home runs under the new rule and would lose his MVP awards, and Roger Clemens would have 3,270 strikeouts as a result) Player would also be banned from attending any MLB game. (The rule would be named the Bonds rule)Alcohol limit: Person would have ticket hole punched by vendor, and person would have photo taken at register in order to prevent the person from using two tickets should they be in stadium with other people, no roaming beer vendors as well. more

Resolved Question: Some funny answers to marijuana related questions on yahoo answers!?

I was pretty bored today so I started scouting yahoo answers to see what the common yahoo "answerer's" views on cannabis are today. For the most part, most of the users see the plant for its vast medicinal uses and harmless recreational uses. Meanwhile, there are some users that made me laugh through their answers that they wanted to be taken seriously and I copied and pasted the answers as they accumulated so we can all share a laugh. This is a pretty fun read and I do know that every single one of these replies are as extreme as can get. ** I'm keeping the names of the users private but if you really find the need to, feel free to use google. _________________________________________________________ When asked “Is Marijuana really that bad?” Answer: "because it has THC which blocks braincell actions, say if your driving and you see a deer in the road your brain takes a while to think what to do. That's why people can't feel pain when there high, their nerves are connected to the brain which slowly sends signals like "hey that hurts" that's why many people die from it. it's 70x's worst than a cigar usually people add stuff to it. and with the medical thing they make sure the person on it is at home and not driving, if they get got driving they might loose their priviledges of it. and negative side effects very like lung cancer, and many other cancers. Look up other side effects" My Reply: THC does not block brain cell action. The brain cells are still functioning and moving to their appropriate locations. Instead, it MASKS the brain cells temporarily reducing short term memory until your high wears off. “That's why people can't feel pain when there high, their nerves are connected to the brain which slowly sends signals like "hey that hurts" that's why many people die from it.” People can feel pain when “there” high on cannabis. It is alcohol that you are thinking of. (You can still feel pain when you’re drunk by the way. The pain is just reduced.) Also, people do not die from “not feeling pain” under any circumstance unless there is another factor involved. Ex: They are being idiots and stab themselves multiple times because they find the absence of pain intriguing instead of calling 911 for help. “it's 70x's worst than a cigar usually people add stuff to it.” The statistics are completely wrong. Cannabis is in fact safer than cigars or cigarettes, whether smoked, eaten or vaporized. People lacing weed with other drugs is very rare and is the buyers fault for not inspecting their stash. “and negative side effects very like lung cancer, and many other cancers. Look up other side effects” Cannabis is not linked to cancer at all. There have been many studies proving that it does not cause cancer. When the person who reads your response looks up the side effects or other information, they will think of you as an idiot (If they ignored the spelling and grammar beforehand.) When asked, “Smoking weed makes me crazy.” Answer: “if you cant stop smoking weed then smoke normal stuff it will calm you down and you wont die half as fast trust me im helping you if you keep smoking you will get arrested im warning you now stop NOW!!! and smoke regular stuff” My Reply: Thank you D.A.R.E for teaching kids around the world so smoke “normal stuff” since it is clearly healthier, less addictive and less destructive than cannabis… ________________________________________________________________________- When asked, “Should I smoke weed?” Answer: “no you don't need to do that it will kill u just get high off a sharpie or white out or a cigarette.” My Response: Sharpies, white out and cigarettes are all more harmful than cannabis and are proven to kill brain cells unlike weed. Same question as above: Answer: “hey if u wanna be a hobo on the street five years from now....and have a hobo type wife with retarded kids, no money, and no job, possibility of cancers and other things then go right ahead...........trust me these crap may make u feel good for a little while but it sure will mess up your ENTIRE life and i know a few friends like that.....trust me i feel so bad for them........if u wanna live life to the fullest marry a beautiful lady have a normal family and earn a good living you wouldnt mess with this crap......” My Response: I think that is morphine or cocaine that you are talking about. (Both schedule II drugs!!) ____________________________________________________________-- When asked, “Why are people so ignorant to the facts about marijuana?” What facts? That marijuana makes people like you stupid? I can prove it - you're so stupid that your brain has actually convinced itself that there are legit reasons to get high on marijuana. One of these days you may actually wake up from your drug crazed stupor and realize that you've wasted your life - of course, that's oWhat facts? That marijuana makes people like you stupid? I can prove it - you're so stupid that your brain has actually convinced itself that there are legit reasons to get high on marijuana. One of these days you may actually wake up from your drug crazed stupor and realize that you've wasted your life - of course, that's only if you have a few brain cells left. My Response: Finally someone with good grammar .Once again, marijuana does not make people stupid. It is not linked to brain cell damage or destruction. The study that came up with these results was performed on monkeys who’s faces were strapped on with gas masks for seven-nine minutes. The gas masks pumped marijuana smoke into the monkey’s faces through the masks. When the monkeys were killed so that their brains could be examined, there was in fact brain cell loss but that was from SUFFICATION, not from the smoke itself. This study was later laughed at and many studies on this subject were performed later under the Nixon aadministration. After the studies resulted with no evidence in brain cell loss, Nixon was enraged and strengthened the war on Marijuana even though the evidence pointed at the direction that it was almost harmless. When asked, “Why do some people hate marijuana?” Answer: “because it kills people? illegal? addictive? mind numbing? makes people lose everyone they ever used to care about? waste of money? expensive waste of money? just because it may or may not be the lesser of two evils does not make it OK.” My Response: There have been zero deaths from marijuana recorded in history. It is illegal only because of racism and greed. Look this up on your own time  (Too much to write, hahaha.) The only people that smoking a joint can make you lose are the ignorant and uneducated people, which is not that bad if you think about it. It had been proven that marijuana is cheaper and easier to get than alcohol and cigarettes for kids. It is only not “ok” morally and federally. 14 states acceptaccepted marijuana for medical use. (Which contradicts it being a schedule 1 substance.) It is safer than all pharmaceuticals that cost a fortune and is the only substance that can be made into paper, textiles, oil, food, and medicine in the world. This plant also cures more medical illnesses than any other pharmaceutical in the world.All in all, this was really fun to write and I hope I did not bore you! If you have any quotes or responses to quotes, be sure to post them. Also be sure to check out the documentery, The Union.documentary* more

Resolved Question: Could I be a journalist or any type of writer based on this piece I'm only 17?

Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is. I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. I just want to know if I have any possiblity of being able to be a journalist, don't tell me your views on the issue, just the writing. Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Could I make it as a Journalist, Is it a good idea to major in it?

Resolved Question: Do I have potential as a journalist, I'm only 17 and I dont know if I should major in it?

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Resolved Question: Should we indiscriminantly legalize marijuana and would it be harmful? pt. 2?

Ok guys well I guess I didn't make my position very clear. I had hoped that by saying indiscriminantly that I would convey the idea that people should be evaluated as to whether or not they could handle the use of marijuana by a certain set of factors based on their actions/histories etc and that this should occur on as much of a one on one basis as possible. And for those who are already whining about how long this would take just consider the cost of freedom for a second and it won't seem so bad. I was also only speaking from personal experience in my argument which I realize may sound one-sided but you must take into account that throughout my travels(which are apparently not typical for many Americans to make at least according to someone who answered a question from part 1 of this discussion.) I have encountered many different types of people in many different situations and I have witnessed first hand certain negative effects that extended marijuana use has had on their lives. Now as far as legalization being part of popular opinion...I have no doubt whatsoever that that is probably correct and as far as me taken the prohibition stance, well I was hoping to avoid that by using the term indiscriminatly but I am new to this page after all so perhaps I should more time phrasing my questions in such a way so as to convey the meaning I hope to express. In short I am not for prohibition and I am please that a patient who used marijuana for medicinal purposes was able to have his symptoms relieved. I realize of course as well that one way to support new law is to base it on popular support and with this in mind it may be that in certain areas going with the majority is the right choice. However, I sincerely believe that statistics regarding a person's view towards hard work as well as their ability to be depended on clearly affected by the recreational use of marijuana just as the same attributes are affected by the use on any other mood altering drug either pharamseutically or otherwise. Now the difference is that while alcohol only stays in your system for three to five days depending on how much you consume marijuana(as many readers are no doubt very aware) stays in your system for <30, and unfortunately a few of the more negative effects linger on throughout that 30 days which means that a little recreation even on your own time has the ability to effect the profits of your employer as well as the level of customer service you deliver. Why do I care? Because I take customer service both philosophically and because it is my responsibility to do so. I feel that, too often we are not respecting each other's needs in society and that by me offering valuable customer service I can counteract that at least in some small way. However... I can't help but find it diplorable from a purely non-religious ethical perspective that advocates for legalization would stoop to the level of exploiting cancer patients to push their goals for medicinal passage thus gaining the public trust raising public awareness for the truly suffering and then turn around and vehemently lie to the public's faces about their true agenda and allow people people with something as common as a simple headache to get a prescription. This deceit I cannot abide and I would be very surprised if the general public were made more aware that this deception was going on that they would just stand by and let it happen. Yes driving under the influence D.U.I. is illegal and yet people still do it but I guarantee you the penalty would be much higher if prohibition were still in place. So would I support that? Not at all. I am only stating that at least based on logic and statistics that more people would drive and smoke if the penalty for doing so were lessened and this would at least in my opinion lead to more traffic fatalities. And what gives me the right to tell others how to live based on my own limited experience? Well logically nothing and if I ever made anyone feel that that was my objective then again I probably should have been more clear. Just as there is abuse with alcohol and a host of other prescription drugs so would there no doubt be an abuse of marijuana, and as for me getting on my so-called high horse and taking the prohibition stance....it turns out that he horse I've chosen to saddle is really not so high at all as I am only saying we should evaluate this very complicated decision based on the ability of society to handle its outcome. I would personally love to believe that all of society was ready for pure free legalization. Of course I would also like to believe I could leave my windows rolled down at night, leave my doors unlocked at night, and feel confident in a belief that people were so responsible and considerate of one another that we no longer needed a police force, however this is not the case. In truth I really only posed the question to garner public opinion and d more

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I'm working on a project and I am studying about alcohol... Does anyone know a good website that shows the statistics of how many people die each year and how many more people drink alcohol each year??? Please answer!!!! Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: What are some teenage drunk driving statistics beginning with the letters R, R, L, and I?

I'm working on a project and I'm trying to find statistics beginning with these letters. Example: One of my letters is E and my sentence is Every 45 minutes there is an alcohol related accident. more

Resolved Question: Marijuana use In Canada?

I'm doing an Essay on why marijuana SHOULD be legalized in Canada. I have three main points; Crime rates due to the illegalization of marijuana (People in jail for possession, facts like like that. I'm having trouble finding some), Medicinal use of marijuana, and the worse affects that Tobacco and Alcohol have on you. Each point needs three categories. I'm having trouble defining (?) them all. I guess I just need some good statistics and such, like I said I'm having trouble find legitimate ones. Oh and btw, I don't smoke it, but I obviously don't oppose it if I'm writing about legalizing it =)Any statistical facts would be helpful. And im from B.C so i'm well aware of the fact that most people do it, but that woun't work in a debate essay =( more

Resolved Question: What are the latest mortality, morbidity, incidence rates in australia due to alcohol?

im sorry if the question doesnt sound smart, i didnt know how to put it. ahaha i cant find the answer anywhere on the internet. if the question does not make sense, this is whats on my assignment sheet. alcohol abuse - collect the latest australian statistics on mortality, morbidity, incidence and trends over time. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find alcohol statistics on Canadian cities?

I would like to find as much alcohol statistics on some cities in Canada such as Windsor, but don't know where to find these statistics. Can anyone help me? [Statistics such as like statistic on abuse, driving under the influence, teens etc.] more

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The story “Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who saw Jimi Hendrix Play ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Woodstock” by Sherman Alexie displays several issues Native Americans face everyday. In this story Alexie touches on how alcoholism and other social issues prevent Native American families from having positive relationships. Victor’s dad becomes a victim of American society, therefore he becomes an alcoholic and leaves his family even if this was a rare occurrence in the Native American culture. The biggest issue Victor’s parents had was Alcoholism. It seems like alcohol is the main reason nothing in the family is working out. It is one of the reasons Victor’s dad is not there for him a lot, and at the same time it’s one of the reasons why Victor’s parents relationship did not work out. One can not help but think of how alcohol can disrupt a family and cause nothing but turmoil. When his dad’s favorite musician Jimi Hendrix came over to drink with him, Victor’s dad would drink so much that he would pass out on the kitchen floor and Victor would sleep right next to him. “My father would weep, attempt to hum along with Jimi, and then pass out with his head on the kitchen table”. Victor’s dad just showed no responsibility what so ever. Doing all of this in front of his child obviously meant that he cared more about his pleasure than his son’s future. The chances of being an alcoholic like Victor’s dad and having a functional family are slim. Alcohol addictions is families often causes both psychological and physical abuse and the effect it has on everyone in the family is huge. “An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a lifetime.” (Parsons) In this story, Victor represents the thousands of children in America that are victims of family abuse to Alcohol. “According to U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, seventy six million American adults have been exposed to alcoholism in the family.” (Parsons). These staggering statistics show that this is a serious issue, one which has to be solved one way or another. Victor’s father makes some poor decisions as a father, but at the same time is a victim of the American society. Native Americans tend to get trapped in American culture because drinking alcohol is looked at as no big deal, but because Native Americans are not used to it, it affects them much worse. According to Cheryl Hissong alcohol is a big dilemma in the Native American everyday lives. “But the price of alcohol continues to be felt in today's Native American culture and everyday life. As more and more of the Native culture and heritage became lost in the modernizing effects of European colonization, many Native Americans found themselves caught in limbo between two worlds.” This story shows pieces of this idea Hissong has. Victor’s family is an Indian family which has its own culture slowly adapting to the American lifestyle. In the story, Victor’s dad starts getting used to American society and starts to forget about his own culture and heritage. A couple of different parts of the story show that Victor’s father is losing his Native American cultural identity. At one point in the story, Victor’s father is talking to his son about music and how Native American children are so used to hearing drums that they think that is all they need. “You think that’s all you need, Hell, son, even an Indian needs a piano or guitar or saxophone now and again.” Victor’s father is accepting these American musical instruments, and is not trying to maintain his identity as a Native American anymore. His father does not follow tradition when the marriage with Victor’s mother does not work out. Victor compares break ups in a Native American marriage a hundred years ago to a more modern break up which his parents go through. “A hundred years ago, an Indian marriage was broken easily. The woman or man just packed up all their possessions and left the tipi. There were no arguments, no discussions. Now, Indians fight their way to the end, holding onto the last good thing, because our whole lives have to do with survival.” His parents have obviously adapted to a new lifestyle, a more “modren” one in which the couples fight and get into arguments before they separate. They are not following tradition of separating peacefully, because they are forgetting about their culture and adapting to the American way of doing things. Victor’s parents relationship was not a positive one at all. One of the biggest family problems with alcoholics is violence and there was a lot of it in their relationship. They fought constantly. Victor mentions that them making love at night makes up for all of the fighting. “I know exactly what it sounds like when my parents are touching each other. It makes up for knowing exactly what they sound like wh more

Resolved Question: Do you believe that the stats concerning alcoholism and gender are valid...?

I am very interested in issues of substance abuse & addiction, especially in differences between the genders. According to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA), about two-thirds of alcoholics are male and one-third are female in the US. Do you believe that alcoholism is under-reported among women because there is a greater shame in society for women who abuse alcohol than men or do you think that these statistics accurately reflect the rates of abuse amongst men & women? more

Resolved Question: English argumentative essay on lowing the legal drinking age?

Hey everyone (: for english, we have to write an argumentative essay on pretty much anything. I chose 'The legal drinking age should be lowered to 16' I have to cut out about fifty words of the essay and I'm not quite sure which bits I should cut out. It would be really cool if you could read over the essay and give me advise on it a a whole as well as specifying which parts I should leave out. Thank you so much :) ---- ‘’The legal drinking age of eighteen years is ridiculous. It is unrealistic and old-fashioned and should be lowered to sixteen years.’’ The current, legal drinking age in South Africa, as well as for most of the rest of the world is 18. Many people consider this unrealistic. The question is: would they still consider lowering the legal age to 16 appropriate is they knew that this would put their own children at risk? Alcohol is a drug that works directly on the central nervous system. It affects mood and behaviour and has many side effects, especially on young people. The legal drinking age exists in order to protect under-eighteens from the damages that can be done by this toxin. Under the age of 18, teenagers have not yet developed the cognitive, social or psychological mechanisms that one needs in order to make logical, responsible and thoughtful decisions about matters requiring insight and judgement. They have not yet completed the physical maturing process which is vital to the human development. The intake of alcohol under these conditions can cause lifelong deficits. It has been scientifically proven that alcohol dulls anyone’s ability to make a thoughtful decision. Peer pressure is one of the main problems amongst teenagers. Peer pressure is already linked to under-age alcohol abuse and lowing the legal drinking age would increase this. It would also make alcohol a lot more accessible and available for anyone. Binge Drinking is also a commonly popular amongst teens and extremely dangerous. Lowing the legal drinking age and making alcohol more accessible would increase the number of this type of events. Alcohol has many side-effects which can be influential for the rest of our lives. It has physical as well as psychological effects. The physical effects include immature organs being poisoned by alcohol or the heart to stop beating, as well as hypothermia, coma from too little sugar, injuries, or even fatal accidents. Alcohol abuse amongst teens is responsible for at least five thousand deaths yearly. The use of alcohol amongst teenagers also has psychological effects such as an increase of aggression, decreased interest in academic success and a high risk in sexual behaviour which could possibly lead to AIDS or other STI’s. It can also cause the distancing of teens from their parents. Alcohol is often considered a ‘gateway’ drug to other, even more damaging drugs. In South Africa, poverty, amongst many other things, can cause people to fall into the habit of wanting to escaping reality for a few hours, under the influence of alcohol. Lowering the legal drinking age would cause teens to do the same. This would only add to the poverty and to the many other social problems in our country. The abuse of alcohol amongst teens can also cause in increase in crime and anti-social behaviour. In many European countries, the use of certain low-percentage alcohols such as beer, wine or champagne for teenagers from the age of 16 is allowed. Some may argue that this is a good solution as to having a gradual approach to the use of alcohol which nowadays, is socially accepted. However, statistics prove that this does not solve the problem. The number of accidents of teens under the influence of alcohol has stayed the same, which proves that this does not make you more responsible. The legal drinking age of 18 years is appropriate and should not be lowered to 16. It protects teenagers from the effects that the abuse of alcohol can have, which they are not yet capable of understanding. They are not capable of thinking ahead in this aspect, based on all the information contained in this text. In addition to maintaining the current legal drinking age, teenagers must be educated about the physical and psychological effects that alcohol can have on them, by their parents, as well as their teachers. (621 Words) more

Resolved Question: Help me find this set of statistics?

I once read a set of statistics regarding global priorities. I believe it mentioned the average human lives on a dollar per day. It then listed a series of items such as alcohol, cigarettes, make up etc. and how much money is spent globally on such items. The numbers were staggering, but I am having trouble finding this on the web, can you please help me out? more

Resolved Question: Whats your opinion on marijuana?

Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion so lets try to be respectful and mature :D. My opinion is that I think it should be legal for many reasons. If you have seen Super High Me or Totally Baked then you know the facts and statistics that I am referring to. If things like alcohol, cigarettes, and fast food which all can kill you is legal, then why not marijuana? Alcohol can cause liver disease, cigarettes give cancer, and aspartame eats holes in your brain... but marijuana can not kill you. I am a pot smoker but I believe there should be protective measures set in place governing marijuana, if/when it becomes completely legal, such as the licences they have now that you need in order to obtain it. There are people in prison who have gotten 5-Life for marijuana related charges where as you get 5-10 years for rape... doesn't that seem a tad odd? Also in the movie Super High Me, the doctor that he has regular visits with during his experimentation admittedly used to be a pot smoker, and he still wen't on to be a successful doctor. So I feel it should be legal, why not? Whats your opinion? more

Resolved Question: Help with health assignment!! Please please help...........É?

So, it's a brochure and it's an anti-drug campaign. She's looking for creativity, so mostly pictures and stats as opposed to a paragraph of info. Okay, it's one of those folded-page brochures. So, there's 3 pages on each side. The first is the title page, so on and so on... But what I need help with it what type of stuff to put on the other pages, there won't be a TOC or anything. The last will be my name, class, all that. So , I have 4 empty pages. And do you know of a website that I could find some reliable drug/alcohol related statistics. I'd appreciate any help because this is due tomorrow, thank you! more

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Resolved Question: Why don't people understand statistics?

In 1995, there was a study in the UK that reported that taking a new generation contraceptive pill increased the chances of acquiring deadly blood clots by 100%, as a result of this, instead of people taking the pill, there were 190,000 more abortions in that year. It was later discovered that in the study of 7000 women who took the pill, 2 people had blood clots, compared with just 1 person who had a blood clot who took the old pill. So of course it is an "increase" of 100% because 2 is 100% greater than 1, but it's still only 2/7000. So, in the tabloid news article it was portrayed that if you take this new pill there is a 100% chance that you will get a blood clot. This is absolute madness, and you know this happens more than you think, I have a giant list of cases just like this where people can't understand statistics. So what happens in a democracy then? Are big decisions going to be made on the whim of the popular vote, the popular vote that can't understand statistics? Here where I live, politicians are talking about reducing the alcohol driving limit to 0.02 down from 0.05. but in fact the number of alcohol related casualties on the road has decreased per person per kilometer over a 10 year period. Yet it's all about the popular vote! I think this has to be the greatest flaw of democracy.Actually the irony of that first study was that the chances of acquiring a blood clot from an abortion is greater than 2/7000. So those people actually increased their chances of dying when they were trying to reduce it. This is what happens when journalists manipulate statistics, and people become blind of reality. I am not saying that people are dumb, if I read that article I would believe the same thing, except I would see something is fishy about a "100% increase". But it it's not the people's fault. It's journalists that manipulate them in order to sell a story and people buy it. The worst part is when big governmental decisions are seriously considered based on the popular opinion.Another point - people don't understand cause and effect. They see a ststistic, the article associates it with a cause and it is believed, rather than looking at it scientifically and seeing the real cause. A 10 year study in wales found that those who has a healthy sex life were 50% less likely to to have died during that time. That sounds reasonable doesn't it? If you have sex more often you will not die - wrong. It completely ignores the fact that those who are going to die within 10 years, such as those people who have heart problems, and usually not going to be having much sex. yet the article linked the cause of not having sex with the result of death.Whatevs: Congratulations in getting your 2 points. You completely succeeded in failing to contribute anything to the topic at hand. This question is about what people think about this? What are people's thoughts of how people can't understand statistics? Or do you think I am completely wrong? more

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For Statistics and Analysis? Or in general. I served no time and had a possession of alcohol charge and facilitating marijuana. Would this prevent me from being hired. more

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Marijuana has been illegal since 1937, went the Senate passed the marijuana tax act. Since then many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Marijuana, if legalized, could be very beneficial for our country. In the following paragraphs I will expose the benefits for legalizing marijuana. Even though marijuana is illegal, it should be made legal to help the economy and create new jobs. Driven by the war on drugs, the United States prison population is six times higher than most western European countries. “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people. In 2000 more than 734,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana related offenses” (legalizationofmarijuana.com). The war on drugs places a high priority on arresting people for the use of marijuana. “Since 1990 nearly 5.9 million people have been arrested on marijuana related charges in the United States. This is a greater number than the populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800 percent since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI “(legalizationofmarijuana.com). The number of marijuana related arrests greatly exceeds the number of arrests for violent crimes. Marijuana is far less dangerous than any other drug there is. There are fewer deaths each year from marijuana than alcohol, or even prescription drugs. Last year the North Metro Task Force in Colorado seizes nearly 900 pounds of marijuana in the two counties it patrols (nmtf.us/statistics/statistics.htm). In the state of Georgia approximately 2,462 pounds of marijuana and $2,700,000 in cash have been seized in 2009(justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/atlanta102309a.html). As hard as I have tried I cannot find a total amount of marijuana seized or its value to give an accurate total of how much money could be put back into the economy by legalizing marijuana. You can imagine though just how much it really is from the amount seized in just one state and two counties from another state and the total amount of money being well over two million dollars just how much it will help the economy to legalize marijuana. The president is giving all these tax rebates to stimulate the economy, when legalizing marijuana will put more money into the economy than most people realize. The United States government taxes cigarettes at a rate of $1.0066 per pack (usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2009-03-31-cigarettetax_N.htm), the taxes imposed on marijuana could be at least that much funneling more money into the economy. Also by legalizing marijuana the prison population would be greatly reduced cutting the amount of tax payer’s money used to fund these prisons. By doing this more tax money could be used to help settle our national debt. Marijuana has already been made legal in many states for medical uses. These states have monitored farms where the marijuana is grown and distributed. These farms have created jobs in these states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. Legalizing marijuana for the general public will have the same effect. Jobs will be created lowering the unemployment rate and boosting the economy by giving the people without a job a chance to get a job. By these people having jobs they will have money to funnel back into the economy. If demand is up for products in areas affected by this recession the companies will hire more people to boost production and meet the demands of their clientele. This is just another thing that the government has over looked in their reasoning as to why to keep marijuana illegal. “Policymakers in the United States claim that marijuana use is hazardous, often leading to the use of more potent drugs, such as cocaine and heroin where this is just not true. As of 2000, eight states had passed laws allowing seriously ill patients to take marijuana as a prescription pain-control substance. However, people who grow, buy, or use the drug for such purposes can be arrested and prosecuted under federal law. Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant's leaves and flowers. Used for centuries as a painkiller, it has become popular as a recreational drug that produces a general feeling of well-being. Marijuana is known by a variety of alternative names---including marihuana, pot, weed, and grass. It is illegal in most countries, although some nations have lowered the penalties for owning or using small amounts of the drug. Movements have formed to legalize marijuana, at least for medical purposes, but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. Usually dried, crushed, and smoked in pipes or hand-rolled cigarettes, marijuana can also be consumed in food or drink. Users may experience both physical and psychological e more

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Resolved Question: What percentage of Americans are drug addicts? What percentage use drugs regularly or casually?

Is your answer just a guess or based on actual statistics. Why do you think so many people have the need to "get high"? I feel drug use only adds to the underlying problems that drive one to drug use in the first place. (I'm relating to so-called hard drugs, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse - have I left anything out?) more

Resolved Question: Is it dangerous to relate Biblical verses to Underage drinking in this manner?

I recently was on a website which stated the following about under-aged drinking: "While all of the physiological effects and statistics about drinking sound scary, many Christian teens adhere to the philosophy, "Well, it won't happen to me." Most of us like to believe that those bad things won't happen to us. It is for this reason that legislators in many countries have created a legal drinking age. Thus, if you are under that drinking age (in the U.S. it is 21), you cannot purchase or drink alcohol legally. So, what does that mean for Christian teens? Well, the Bible says that Christians are to follow the law of the land. If you are breaking the law by drinking when you are not of legal age, then you are also not doing right in God's eyes. Romans 13: 1-2 - "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." (NIV)" Does this also mean the Chinese are sinners for opposing their government? What about those living in Iran? What about the Founding Fathers? In case of doubt, here is the website: http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/Drinking.htm I realize it is somewhat dangerous to relate Bible verse to anything, but... you know... more

Resolved Question: what do you guys think the odds of people who separate while being married of getting back together are.?

some statistics say 80% of people get back together , even when all hope is lost, my wife called it quits ,said she needed space and time, we have a newborn of 4 month old,no cheating or drugs,alcohol were involved, Just too much time spent together and lot of little arguments here and there. i Know deep down inside she loves me, but she is a very very stubborn girl she is 25 yrs.old im 30 and she has been diagnosed with postpartum depression, she doesnt call or text or email me at all. What do you think the odds are of us getting back together are? ive read books and they all say people are likely to get back together than move on. What do you think? i really have tried it all alread calling ,texting,emailing but she doent respond she is taking Prozac for her PPD. Even though i know she wants to call and work it out, i know she is very stubborn that she prefers to keep it to herself, Please Tell me what i should do or you would do? more

Resolved Question: Should I be a writer, Im 16 and not sure?

Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. Judge it on the wrting. Do you think that I have any potential to be a writer? Thanks so much more

Resolved Question: Am I a good writer, I'm 16 and not sure if I should become a writer?

Here's a piece I wrote: Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. I would love your opinions not only on the issue but the writing more

Resolved Question: What do you think about this article about lowering the drinking age?

Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. I would love your opinions not only on the issue but the writing more

Resolved Question: Do DUI laws lower the number of drivers on the road that have consumed alcohol?

Everyone agrees drinking and driving is bad. The question is, are DUI laws effective in reducing this harmful behavior? What are the statistics? more

Resolved Question: Project about breast cancer?

I have to make a powerpoint presentation about the transmission/risk factors and epidemiology of breast cancer. For now, I am just making an outline of what I would like to put in the slides themselves. Here is what I have so far: 1) What are the risk factors for breast cancer? A. Lifestyle (i.e. childbearing, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, age, use of oral contraceptives,gender, race, breastfeeding) B. Family history, genetic causes (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, p53 gene) 2) Disease Statistics A. Cases and deaths based on gender B. Female breast cancer rates sorted by age (with chart) C. Incidence and death rates in females sorted by state (with graphs) D. Incidences and deaths in females sorted by race and ethnicity (with graphs) What else can I include? What exactly is epidemiology, and would the statistics I put fall under that topic? more

Resolved Question: drunk driving vs. someone stoned (Who crashes more??)?

So my sister is going to D.U.I. classes and she must prove a point about driving and car crashes. She wants to prove more people get involved in accidents due to alcohol than weed but I cant find any percentages on stoned drivers vs. drunk drivers. There's absolutely NOTHING on the subject. It doesnt have to be a fatal crash, she just needs statistics and I cant find any to help prove her point. Any help?? more

Resolved Question: Alcohol is forbidden in bible why our shops are selling it?

Prohibition of alcohol in the Bible The Bible prohibits the consumption of alcohol in the following verses: "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." [Proverbs 20:1] "And be not drunk with wine." [Ephesians 5:18] 3. Alcohol inhibits the inhibitory centre The human beings possess an inhibitory centre in their brains. This inhibitory centre prevents the person from doing things that he considers wrong. For instance a person does not normally use abusive language while addressing his parents or elders. If he has to answer the call of nature, his inhibitory centre will prevent him from doing so in public. Therefore he uses the toilet. When a person consumes alcohol, the inhibitory centre itself is inhibited. That is precisely the reason that an inebriated person is often found to be indulging in behaviour that is completely uncharacteristic of him. For instance the intoxicated person is found to use abusive and foul language and does not realize his mistake even if he is addressing his parents. Many even urinate in their clothes. Neither do they talk nor walk properly. They even misbehave. 4. Cases of adultery, rape, incest and AIDS are found more among alcoholics According to National Crime Victimization Survey Bureau of Justice (U.S. Department of Justice) in the year 1996 alone everyday on an average 2,713 rapes took place. The statistics tell us that the majority of the rapists, were intoxicated while committing the crime. The same is true in cases of molestation. According to statistics, 8% of Americans commit incest i.e. one in every twelve to thirteen persons in America is involved in incest. Almost all the cases of incest are due to intoxication of one or both the persons involved. One of the major factors associated with the spread of AIDS, the most dreaded disease, is alcoholism. 5. Every alcoholic was initially a social drinker Many may argue in favour of liquor by calling themselves ‘social drinkers’. They claim that they only have one or two pegs and they have self-control and so never get intoxicated. Investigations reveal that every alcoholic started as a social drinker. Not a single alcoholic or drunkard initially starts drinking with the intention of becoming an alcoholic or a drunkard. No social drinker can say that I have been having alcohol for several years and that I have so much self-control that I have never been intoxicated even a single time. 6. If a person is intoxicated just once and commits something shameful, it will remain with him for a lifetime. Suppose a ‘social drinker’ loses his self-control just once. In a state of intoxication he commits rape or incest. Even if the act is later regretted, a normal human being is likely to carry the guilt throughout his life. Both the perpetrator and the victim are irreparably and irreversibly damaged. Diseases associated with alcoholism There are several scientific reasons for the prohibition of consumption of intoxicants i.e. alcohol. The maximum number of deaths in the world related to any one particular cause is due to the consumption of alcohol. Millions of people die every year only because of intake of alcohol. I need not go into the details of all the ill-effects of alcohol since most of them are commonly known. Below is a simple list of few of the alcohol related illnesses: Cirrhosis of Liver is the most well known alcohol associated disease. Others are Cancer of Oesophagus, Cancer of Head and Neck, Cancer of Liver (Hepatoma), Cancer of Bowel, etc. Oesophagitis, Gastritis, Pancreatitis and Hepatitis are linked with alcohol consumption. Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Coronary Artherosclerosis, Angina and Heart Attacks are linked with heavy alcohol intakes. Strokes, Apoplexy, Fits and different types of Paralysis are linked with alcohol intake. Peripheral Neuropathy, Cortical Atrophy, Cerebellar Atrophy are well-known syndromes caused by alcohol consumption. Wernicke – Korsakoff syndrome with amnesia of recent events, confabulations and retainment of memory to old events with different types of paralysis are mainly due to thiamine deficiency due to excessive alcohol intake. Beriberi and other deficiencies are not uncommon among alcoholics. Even Pellagra occurs in alcoholics. Delerium Tremens is a serious complication that may occur during recurrent infection of alcoholics or post operatively. It also occurs during abstention as a sign of withdrawal effect. It is quite serious and may cause death even if treated in well equipped centres. Numerous Endocrine Disorders have been associated with alcoholism ranging from Myxodema to Hyperthyroidism and Florid Cushing Syndrome. Hematological ill effects are long and variable. Folic acid deficiency, however, is the most common manifestation of alcoholic abuse resulting in Macrocytic Anemia. Zeive’s syndrome is a triad of Hemolytic Anemia more

Resolved Question: Does anyone out there feel VERY unaccomplished with their life? Read below?

Real sincere comments ONLY please! I know that there are many discontent people who feel that they have NOT reached their highest potential as a human being. I do myself. I have many regrets about not having done certain things by now. I tend to dwell on the past, but I am now moving forward and accomplishing my next short-term goal that I have set for myself. Obviously were are a product of our environment and we don't get to choose our parents. Otherwise, I'm sure we all would have chosen doctor's or lawyer's as our parents. Having educated parents (like doctor's and lawyer's) increases ones chances of having high success as well. These kinds of parents can guide one and steer one in the right direction. If ones parents are uneducated,minimum wage workers they cannot guide and steer a child in a good prosperous path. Statistics show that most offspring are usually at the same income level as their parents were. Rarely does a child from uneducated, humble beginnings go onto to become a successful highly educated member in their community. ANyway getting back to my point, I'd like to hear from people who are feeling VERY unaccomplished with their lives. I also want to know how you cope with your negative feelings. Do you self-medicate yourself with alcohol, prescription drugs, or food? Let me know what you use to make (yourself or mind) feel better momentarily? more

Resolved Question: What makes alcohol a less dangerous drug compared to illegal drugs?

I would like to hear peoples views on whether they consider alcohol as dangerous as other illegal drugs? as statistics show 15 000 per year die of alcohol related diseases (and this doesnt even account for deaths while they have consumed alcohol ) in comparison to 6 deaths due to ecstasy per year (which is normal due to dehydration) how could this be legal or other drugs be illegal? what are your views more

Voting Question: Am looking for statistics on fatalities related to marijuana usage as opposed to alcohol...?

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Resolved Question: What will happen if all us us stop drinking alcohol in any form from tomorrow ?

I think we would get benefited. Don't tell me it is excellent muscle relaxant or peg or two is actually a good sedative. Look at accidents caused by drunk drivers. Look at student addicts. Find out how many have liver cirrhosis every year. Why we want to change the state of mind and feel temporarily happy by having alcohol ? World statistics shows that Alcohol consumption is on rise in all forms of alcoholic drinks. I think consumption of alcohol must be having proportion to insecurity , lack of confidence , relationship problems and psychiatric disorders. What are your views on this topic ?Iggy - where you would draw the dividing line ? do you know how many teenagers drank alcohol on 31 st this year and to what extent ? do you know many rapist do the crime under influence of alcohol ? how many women suffer abuse from their husbands who are alcoholic ?? In country like India a very low quality poisonous alcohol is produced illegally killing many people every year. Many add drugs to alcohol to increase the "kick". I am not suggesting alcohol should be banned , it will be impractical, but at least why not be aware that consumption of alcohol may go out control one day. more

Resolved Question: Have we lost our values and culture in the U.K, a few issues I would like to raise!?

When American media kicked in we started losing all our values. 50 years ago there was alot of values in the British family, alot of culture, love and discipline, but now how many friends do u know even see their parents.. people just have sex for fun and thats it. There is no love between couples, or between families, we’ve become materialistic people. you want evidence - we have the highest teenage pregnancy in Europe and the whole world (as well as America surprisingly).. we have a very high percentage of unemployment (btw percentage given by national statistics is fake only counts people on jobseekers allowance) we're one of very very few countries with a very high percentage of Paedophiles including FEMALE paedo's. We have criminals who don't kill for a reason like revenge they just kill because theyre sick.. and because of issues they have had in the past. In some countries people are killing for their freedom.. People understand implications of death, but we have a pretty high percentage of suicides.. we also have alot of gun and knife violence, although not even police carry guns in the U.K we are one of the highest alcohol consuming countries, and have the highest alcohol RELATED VIOLENCE IN THE WORLD (how did we achieve that rank if we're tenth in world's most alcohol consumption and we're first in acohol related violence) we have a very high percentage of lack of awareness, academic and social that is.. I bet half of the U.K don't even know where some country like ummm... Yemen is.. and THATS STILL BETTER than U.S they have 80% of people who don't even know whether the sun goes round the earth or earth goes round the sun.. that is a national statistic. Iraq has less schools, but more college educated people than the U.K, HOW??? they're less than us (in number) but have more will to study, we don't want to study and we dont have ambitions.. that is why most people who ARE employed are employed in big companies just on the checkouts or as cleaners or call centres. there is alottttt of things I wanna let out, but unfortunately I don't have time and effort, I need to research and give you the actual evidence I've found throughout the years People in the middle east are dying to defend their land, dignity, culture and their beliefs, have you ever heard of that in the U.K, most of the people commit suicide here, or die because of drug related or alcohol related problems, we’re not taking life seriously we’re living in a bubble not a box, most of us are stoned or drunk. Give your point of view regarding those issues, with respect to others!I dare you to tell me that you feel safe if you're walking in London.. no let's not say London, let's say Central London which is that safest, I walked there for 2 hours 2 months ago and I've seen 4 fights, alot of muggers, even in the centre. can anyone disprove me I have seen Harry Brown yes, that is exactly what is going on here, kids are being protected way too much, you can hit your teacher at school and she/he cannot do anything backthe committing suicide I've seen one person in my local area dead on the tracks look at this http://charcoalink.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/rape-victim-committs-suicide-in-cardiff-wales/ 10.4 % suicide is pretty high Compared to egypt's and Jordan of Zero percentand actually that grew over a few years to nearly 20%.. the sickos must be celebrating now with that bloody rateYou don't work out percentages 'love' you look at statistics, national and world statistics.. http://therightsofman.typepad.co.uk/the_rights_of_man/2009/05/female-paedophilia-tackled-by-the-bbc.html http://www.bileta.ac.uk/Document%20Library/1/An%20Analysis%20of%20Paedophile%20Activity%20on%20the%20Internet%20from%20a%20Structural%20and%20Social%20Organisational%20Perspective.pdf http://uk.messages.news.yahoo.com/Crime/threadview?m=tm&bn=UKN-CRI-system&tid=3386&mid=3386&tof=11&so=E&frt=2 look at this lol this is the funniest, this article is saying we have too many paedophiles, so we'll let them walk freeRich B that is an Idiotic answer, 40% of Jordan is Christian and 60% of the Lebanese population is Christian, Iraq is the most diverse mid eastern country with many religions including Judiasm and christianity. lol it was really funny when you said there is love within the family.Lol what are you saying mate, that was 1700 years ago in the desert and she was not 9, she was well over 13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gARysEuCH-s listen to this video and speaking of this vid not very long ago, a certain religion started in England. this king changed the Christian faith to allow him to marry more than one wife. I think you know exactly what I am talking about Mary was 12 - 14 when she had Jesus. but this is not the story.. all this was 1000's of years ago I am today about the U.K today, the difference between U.K nowadays and not more than 50-60 years ago. more