bigjim59

@bigjim59 (32)

United States • Age 65

Joined myLot 15 years ago

"If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all he ipersonators would be dead."~ Johnny Carson

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Legalizing Pot: What do you think?

bigjim59 @bigjim59 (32) • United States 22 Aug 09

A long standing debate. Some people say marijuana is no worse than booze and should be treated as such. Others say it's a scourge on society and just adds to the problems already caused by alcohol. Since prohibition in the 30's...

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bigjim59 I no longer partake for health reasons,among others. But I do think it is hypocritical to be wasting law enforcement money and prison space on pot smokers when they let tobacco and alcohol stay legal. Tobacco kills people. Alcohol is just as dangerous behind...

6 Sep 09

A Word About Race & Immigration

bigjim59 @bigjim59 (32) • United States 5 Sep 09

My wife made a very good point. Most religions have an origin story about where we came from. We either were created by Deity or came from the same source scientifically, depending on what you believe. So whether you believe that...

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bigjim59 Wow. That was an eye full. And quite profound. No matter where we came from we all share the same planet. Here's my theory on race, I hope you find it interesting: People have always wondered if we are alone in the universe, and if we are not alone, the...

6 Sep 09

How do you forgive those who have hurt you?

amar_sandy1987 @amar_sandy1987 (1876) • India 24 Aug 09

Forgiveness means you have forgotten the hurt in your heart; otherwise, the hurt will concentrate in your heart and hurt you more. When you want to forgive, you will find trouble putting it out of mind. the more you persuade...

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bigjim59 Everyone deserves a second chance that is true, and as a christian, I advocate forgiveness. But...there are certain proven instances where you should remember to protect yourself. Especially in terms of someone who has an anger problem and resorts to physical...

25 Aug 09

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Peoples feelings.

jugsjugs @jugsjugs (12967) 24 Aug 09

Why is it that some people just do not care about hurting other peoples feelings? Is it they are heartless or do you think that they just do not think first before they sat things?

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bigjim59 Yes. I can relate. I once had a problem with relationship choices. It caused me plenty of pain. Then I wised up. I became more aware of my own motives and learned to take more time thinking about realities. I also learned that human nature is not pretty...

24 Aug 09