Posts by peacefulpete

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Common sense on Jockland's gender Bill

by LoveUniHateExams in

nicola sturgeon's daft plan to introduce a gender bill which allows anyone aged 16 and over to legally change gender without a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria has rightly been stopped by pm rishi sunak.. under the rules of devolvement, the uk government can overrule holyrood if the pm so chooses.. lots of predictable howling form the scotch nuts, with ridiculous claims that rishi is trying to organise a fight with holyrood.

of course, it's actually the other way round - the snp has been trying to pass this gender bill in order to drive a wedge between scotland and the rest of the uk.. sensibly, rishi has pulled rank on sturgeon and stopped her nonsense.. nicola sturgeon needs to know her place ....

peacefulpete

Isn’t that common sense as these people are most likely to be in situations where assault can occur?

DD...That's called victim blaming. And it also reflects an ignorant stereotype of dark perversions lurking in the shadows. If there is any argument to be made that even yet today trans or gay folks are forced to gather in dangerous places, it the result of social animosity and nonacceptance, not because they like it. It is derogatory stereotyping and hateful disparaging comments that foster this violence. Don't be a party to it.

Of course, the most common type of violent crime is cis male on cis male violence. So, the world is more dangerous for cis men than any other group.

LoveUnitesHateExamines....That's just wrong. 1 in 71 cis men will be assaulted vs 1 in 2 trans people (M&F). You seem to be confusing the fact that cis men outnumber trans people 90 to one.

Your wildly inaccurate equivocation of gender identity with religious indoctrination again reflects a complete mischaracterization of those who are transgender. Many. if not most, transgender youth have risked the affections and acceptance of their families and friends to be open about the matter. Scotland's bill is applied to adults (yes 16 is adult in Scotland) not children.

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

The initial velocity of respiratory aerosols depends on how they are generated within and released from the respiratory tract; for example, coughing produces droplets and aerosols released at higher velocities than speaking ....

Additionally, when respiratory aerosols are exhaled, these particles are contained in an exhaled humid plume with its own speed and trajectory, which also play a role in determining the final reachable distance and direction ...

.... removal from air by deposition on surfaces.

Again: there is an overlap in precautions and mitigation measures for both droplets and aerosols (such as distancing and masks)

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

Read the whole article.

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

As for the changing of recommendations regarding masks for the general public, the answer is not secret nor nefarious. The masks were in short supply and the healthcare workers with greatest exposure risk needed them. At the time COVID was not pandemic and the general population was not statistically at great risk. There was wide spread hoarding if you recall. I had N95s from my autobody paint use and these were donated to local hospital who had only a few dozen left.Fauci Explains Why We Didn't Wear Masks COVID-19 Began - TheStreet

When this situation shifted, both availability improved and the disease had spread justifying general population use, the directive changed. Was this done perfectly, nothing ever is.

Regarding the value of masks now we know the virus can spread via very small particles, this is near the bottom of the science article, read this article in full:

Once the mechanisms leading to airborne transmission are fully understood—acknowledging that transmission by aerosols is largest at close range—it becomes clear there is an overlap in precautions and mitigation measures for both droplets and aerosols (such as distancing and masks), but extra considerations must be taken into account for mitigating aerosol transmission at both short and long ranges. These include attention to ventilation, airflows, mask fit and type, air filtration, and UV disinfection, as well as distinguishing measures between indoor and outdoor environments. Although our knowledge is still increasing, enough is already known to add protective measures to better protect against airborne transmission of respiratory viruses, noting that “droplet precautions” are not replaced but instead expanded.

Airborne transmission of respiratory viruses | Science

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JWs at Culture Fest

by peacefulpete in

the state university where we live has cultural festivals educating the public about art, food and music of the minorities in the community.

it is also an opportunity for some to generate a little income selling their wares and food.

the jws have successfully put up a booth right in the campus building and used it to actively proselytize and distribute literature.

peacefulpete

OK, heard back. I was told my 'church' was not qualified to participate because the guidelines prohibit overtly religious activity. Here are the rules:

Any proposed activity/display cannot serve as an overt political, religious, or propaganda platform and proselytizing is prohibited. Religious affiliated groups and individuals can provide information about international, domestic, ethnic, social justice, and charitable connections. Again, the purpose of this document is to promote and ensure the multicultural and inclusive spirit of the event so as to foster a celebration of harmony and respect for the diversity of the community.

I'm guessing they are pretending to be a charity or teach English. The director said he would investigate, and if they are proselytizing they will not be invited back.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

Was the Emeth in the title a deliberate reference to the Narnia tales? Googling the word came up with a character that realizes his error in worship and gets salvation. These tales themselves illustrate the power of narrative and imagination. A whole world was created, millions have poured over the writings unable to decide whether to condemn or praise the author.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

The David Koresh story was posted to illustrate the unflagging nature of a belief system for those invested. 30 years after losing her husband and children the mother continues to regard Koresh as prophet/messiah.

Objectively asking how other people with other faiths can believe things so contrary to logic and reason we learn about human nature and a too common weakness we have for confirmation bias and special pleading.

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feeling nothing in common

by enoughisenough in

i feel like there may be some old jw friends that i could call- they may not know i left jw- but somehow i am not inclined to.

i would have to play a game with them...i feel like i have nothing in common with them anymore.

i feel like if i did talk to them, i would want to tell them they have been duped and that will go over like a wet balloon.

peacefulpete

Yes, I sometimes feel a caring curiosity about some who I thought of as close friends. I wish them health and happiness as a friend would do, but I'm not inclined to try to find them to rekindle a friendship, time has passed, lives have changed. I have new friends and a new life. It's quite natural I suppose. Kinda like old girlfriends, some things best left behind.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

18 years after Waco, Davidians believe Koresh was God - CNN.com

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WTBTS investments

by enoughisenough in

i found this article, how be it from about 10 years ago.

https://clarencesisk.com/watchtower-investments/ i didn't even go to the end of the article, but assuming the writer knew of which he wrote, wt had/has?

stock in bot j&j and pfizer.

peacefulpete

If your retirement or other investments involve Mutual funds or ETFs (and whose doesn't) you are likely also invested in pharmaceuticals, military contractors and tobacco. Not saying the church should be but we might be also.