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Well, I certainly understand your feeling. The doom and gloom does get a bit tiresome, but the warming world will be very different for many of us and for the flora and fauna. There will be winners and losers. The problem is the rate at which this is occurring is going to be problematic. Our existence and survival is somewhat tenuous. It won't take large scale crop disasters -- because it was too warm for them, too wet or drought. We have watched vast stretches of forest burn along with other disasters. It's the conflict between groups for resources in areas that are going to be losers that will result in large scale displacement. Some of that movement happening now is in part due to changing conditions. So, no we aren't all going to be sloshing through seawater, or dying of thirst in a massive desert. Some people will be quite lucky when their cold, miserable area becomes warmer and more hospitable. We do need to do what we can to slow the warming down to avoid some of the very nasty things that can happen.

Bangkok traffic will be the real litmus test as to the value of A.I.

The article seems to center more on marijuana use among youth, and that is without a doubt most likely true. As for the rest of the article, it's sort of like saying drinking makes you drunk. Pretty much anything that we use has some side effects.

Well, I think you could do your own research because this is starting to stay way far afield, but here's one link to tide you over: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/553835-gop-resistance-to-election-reforms-shows-disregard-for-us-voters/

As a general rule, the Democrats don't disenfranchise any group, whereas the Republicans do. They close voting sites in predominately minority areas. A good example is the many attempts to limit mail-in voting. Then there is the Georgia controversial voting law known as Senate Bill 202. But we are straying from the topic.

Voting restrictions: Republicans in several states have proposed or enacted voting laws that opponents argue disproportionately affect minority communities. These laws make it harder for certain groups of people to vote, thus suppressing democratic participation. Gerrymandering: Republican-led efforts in some states have resulted in skewed district maps that favor their party and undermine fair representation. Attempts to overturn elections: including false electoral slates and culminating in Jan. 6. Embrace of "alternative facts" and disinformation: Some Republicans have spread misinformation or promoting conspiracy theories, which can erode public trust in democratic institutions and the media. This includes instances where Republican leaders or media outlets have made false claims about election fraud, COVID-19, climate change, and other significant issues. Opposition to campaign finance reform: Republican opposition to campaign finance reform measures, such as limiting the influence of money in politics or increasing transparency, can undermine the democratic principle of fair representation. They claim that large campaign contributions from wealthy individuals and corporations can skew the political system in favor of those with financial power. Did you want more?

So, do you consider yourself to be morally superior to gays, or are they just morally inferior? Who are the others that you are upholding your moral obligations for?