8Andy replied to 2Averie's discussion Should the death penalty be legal?
"I think that the death penalty is perfectly legal and we should have it. I did some math and It actually costs around 200,000 less to kill an inmate than it does to keep it at an annual rate of 45,000 per year for around 40 years. It saves the…"
May 4, 2023
8Andy replied to 2Hannah's discussion Should schools require certain classes?
"I think that you are very wrong. Without math, no one will know how to do things in life such as measuring how much countertop, or wood you need for a project. You need science or some health class so that when you're sick, you can know whether to…"
May 4, 2023
8Andy replied to 3Brock's discussion Are Movies more Informative than Books?
"I like movies better because it has the information, and they act it out for you. I think that movies are much easier to understand, but books have more information. If you've ever watched a movie and also read the book, you notice the movie leaves…"
May 4, 2023
8Andy replied to 2Corbyn's discussion Should teens be allowed to vote?
"I would vote in the upcoming election because I care about my country and who is in charge. But, I don't think that the law should be changed because teens are easily persuaded and will do what their peers and parents do."
May 4, 2023
8Andy replied to 3Sabre's discussion Should we keep Unmarked Police Cars?
"I think that unmarked police cars should stay, by the way that you make it sound, no one ever does anything illegal, which is wrong. There are a lot of stupid drivers out there, and unmarked vehicles help to take them off of the road.  Unmarked…"
May 1, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Chloe R's discussion Should Schools Teach Mindfulness?
"I think that practicing mindfulness is good for people because it can help them focus at certain times, such as taking a test or quiz. I usually take a deep breath before I start a test/quiz and I had no idea that it was called 'mindfulness' I…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Tyler's discussion Is Artificial Intelligence Good or Bad for Society?
"I think that Ai is both good and bad for society. They are bad because they take human jobs and waste our time(Snapchat ai is worthless). They are good because they carry lots of knowledge and they only get smarter as time goes on, helping the world…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Malcolm's discussion Should Cigarettes and Vapes be Banned Entirely
"I think that they should be banned because cigarettes cause cancer and are addictive. Vapes are very addictive and we have no idea what the long-term effects of the vapes are, will millions of people just drop dead because they vaped once? or will…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 6th Abram's discussion Project Colossal; Animal Redemption
"I think that this is perfectly ethical, it doesn't hurt an animal to be born. I think that it could be a effective way to decrease 'climate change' and I would like to see the T-Rex on this list because they look cool and they make loud raw noises."
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Josiah's discussion Hockey
"I think that hockey should have fewer penalties because it is fun to watch people fight in the arena. If i could change 1 rule in hockey it would be a rule that overrules all other rules. It would state "There is no rules" and then the fun begins..."
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 3 Avery's discussion Is Snapchat My AI useful?
"I don't think that it is helpful at all. Who goes on to Snapchat to ask a robot questions, when if you hold your power/home button, there is something called "Siri" that does the EXACT SAME THING? The only thing that the Snapchat ai does is waste…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Anthony's discussion Is AI Getting to Realistic?
"I think that AI should be allowed, but they should limit the production of it due to the possibility of robots taking over the world/becoming self-aware. The human race simply cannot make AI too powerful, because if/when they do, it will be the end…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Abortion Pill Legalization
"I don't think that the abortion pill should be banned. If you don't want it then put it up for adoption or something else. There are plenty of people out there who cannot have babies due to reasons such as being sterile or having tubes tied. Someone…"
Apr 27, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Grace's discussion Should students be required to take 2 years of foreign language classes?
"I think that students should have at least one year of a foreign language to graduate. If they don't and go into a field that uses it (lots do), they may not be able to communicate with people that they should be able to communicate with."
Apr 13, 2023
8Andy replied to 3secilia's discussion How many marriages in the united states end in divorce?
"My parents are sill married, covid could affect relationships by keeping people away from each other in person because they don't want to get sick. Even though my parents arent divorced, I know that it is hard on people because I've had friends go…"
Apr 13, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Addison's discussion Is Netflix becoming less popular?
"I think that Netflix stays the same, but their data is just weird because so many people share accounts. Because of this it seems to be one or two people when it could be as many as ten or twelve people on an account."
Apr 13, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Lexy's discussion Is Being An Only Child Better Than Having Siblings?
"I think that having siblings is somewhat beneficial,  if you have siblings than you have another person to help you in school and to pick you up from sports. If you're an only child you're usually spoiled silly and have social issues."
Apr 13, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Lexy's discussion Is Being An Only Child Better Than Having Siblings?
"Jocelyn makes me not lonely too, Jonas."
Apr 13, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Grace's discussion Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)
"I think that it should be allowed because I would rather be dead than be a vegetable for 6 months. The eligibility should stay the same; I think this is perfectly moral and ethical. No one should have to live like a vegetable, they would much rather…"
Apr 5, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Brody's discussion Tiktok
"I think that the chinses would be spying on us through TikTok because the US is a world superpower. If you have knowledge about the world's best country, then you can build off of it(especially military-wise). They could be making the top-secret…"
Apr 5, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Zoey's discussion What is happening with malls?
"I think that if they had a more wide variety of stores that people are interested in now instead of  the 2000s would help them. The last time I went to a mall was around 4-5 months ago. I think they should stay open because they are a nice place to…"
Apr 5, 2023
8Andy replied to 2 Ethan's discussion Is Single File Walking in a School Emergency Beneficial?
"I think that it is a kind of smart idea, it keeps people calm and under control. Once people start to panic, they will become out of control and start to stampede. This could result in casualties and injuries to other students. I wouldn't change it…"
Apr 5, 2023
8Andy replied to 3Colton's discussion High School Sports Participation (Especially in football)
"I think that numbers are decreasing because as there are more generations, they become softer. As they become softer, they want to quit contact sports such as football and hockey, because they don't want to get a 'boo boo' or an 'owie'. We need to…"
Apr 5, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree they should stay separate. They defiantly won't be able to keep track of traffic because they will be up to their neck in 911 calls and complaints that they won't have time to pull people over."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree that if something happens and they cannot get to someone that there would be a problem. Or another example is that something big happens in Earling, and then there is a domestic call in Harlan. Who is going to respond?"
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree with the phrase that you used 'if it's not broken don't fix it'. As you said, the police work just fine, so they don't need to be fixed. There is no need for change"
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree with you when you say that it would take longer to get to them. Especially when that person is in town, there might not be a deputy for 12 miles."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I think that people could get away with speeding in town much easier, there will be much less coverage so no one will ever catch you."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"Yes, things have been running relatively smoothly for the past years. so why change? There would defiantly be less coverage in town as well.
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Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree, the cops that don't want to be deputies have to go somewhere else."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"Exactly. Why spend more money to have fewer people, less coverage, and less safety?"
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree, If the cops leave there could be some accidents that could have been prevented due to lack of coverage in town."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I agree, if someone is being assaulted, the deputy will have to take at least 5 minutes or more to get there, which is way too long."
Mar 30, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I disagree. There is a major issue with there not being any cops in town. If all of the deputies are out of town, and something major happens, they are not only risking their lives to drive FAST to get there, they are risking other drivers' lives as…"
Mar 28, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I disagree, this would affect people that live in town because they wouldn't be guaranteed to have a cop/deputy in town. They aren't already unified because they have separate chiefs, and they patrol separate areas. Harlan officers aren't allowed to…"
Mar 28, 2023
8Andy replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"The officers arent being sent to the sheriff's office, they are stripped of their jobs, and then they are able to apply at the sheriff office or go elsewhere. They aren't really given a job, some of them may not get a job at the sheriffs office…"
Mar 27, 2023
8Andy posted a discussion
 Recently, the City council of Harlan voted to make the Halarlan Police department go countywide. This means there will be no more police department, the only form of law enforcement in Harlan will be the Sherrif and his deputies. This is a very…
Mar 26, 2023
8Andy replied to 2ColtonS's discussion Is it appropriate to teach religion in schools
"I don't think that PUBLIC schools should have religion classes because there would be certain religions left out. However, there are private schools that are dedicated to learning school things as well as religion-based things. The only disadvantage…"
Mar 23, 2023
8Andy replied to 6Emercyn's discussion Standardized Testing
"I don't think that they help us learn better, I think that it helps to track our progress and to compare us to our peers at academic levels. Our isasp tests defiantly reflect how well we are learning.  If they didn't there would be no point in…"
Mar 23, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Katie's discussion Wind Energy: Does it Really Benefit Us?
"I think that wind energy does benefit us because it is a somewhat clean source of energy. The energy itself is clean, but disposing of the turbine itself takes DECADES at least to decompose if it is not recycled. Most of them aren't, they just sit…"
Mar 23, 2023
8Andy replied to 3Austin's discussion The Darker Side of Science
"I don't really think that it is ethical. When is anyone EVER going to need an entire head transplant? By that point, they would be dead and they arent even be themselves anymore.  There isn't really a point to these and they should not go through…"
Mar 23, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Harrison's discussion Should Concealed Carrying be Legal?
"I think that concealed carry should be legal because if someone starts to shoot up a restaurant/ rob a grocery store, who is going to stop them. They have a gun and no one else (legally) would. It You should have to get a permit and a thorough…"
Mar 23, 2023
8Andy replied to 3Kendall's discussion Should Vaping and E-cigarettes be banned?
"Vaping could definitely be worse than smoking. I say could because we have no idea what the long-term effects of these devices are. E-cigarette companies are defiantly targeting young kids because those are the main group of people that use them. We…"
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 5 Paige's discussion Public School Lunch Costs.
"I think that if the lunch is not of high nutritional value and quality, we shouldn't have to pay nearly $4 for it. I understand that in order to make food for nearly 400 growing teenagers, it won't be of the highest quality, but they could lower the…"
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 6LaurenLemrick's discussion should we limit how much screen time students use at school?
"I think that we should be using the computers the same amount that we have. The evolving world calls for skills such as computer skills and online communication. If people cannot understand how to run a computer, they will not survive in the future."
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 7Bryce's discussion Day Light savings all year around??
"I understand that some may feel that we need to get rid of daylight savings time. But I like it to be bright later in the day because then I have more time to do outside things. The clocks can keep changing just like they have been since World War…"
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Danny's discussion should transgender care for minors be restricted?
"I think that transgender care should be banned because god made you the way that you are. It is not something that is meant to be changed. You were born as what you are and that is that. People that change their genders and go against gods word…"
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 5Danny's discussion should transgender care for minors be restricted?
"How is this not a decision? Obviously, some decisions are made when you decide that you are not the 'same gender' anymore. If your brain is not fully developed, how can you make a life-altering decision?  I don't think that people are able to make…"
Mar 16, 2023
8Andy replied to 2Caitlin's discussion School Lunch Around the World Compared to America
"I think that US school lunches are junk. It's food I guess, just not the best. Italian school lunches look so much better because it looks like it was actually made from REAL ingredients and meats, unlike the US schools' food, which is fake meat and…"
Mar 8, 2023
8Andy replied to 5 Lance's discussion Should farmers be put out of work to help solve Climate Change?
"I believe in climate change but i don't think putting farmers out of work is the way to fix it. Electric cars are no better than gas cars in the 'green sense'. if farmers would stop farming we would run out of food and resources, which is not only a…"
Mar 8, 2023
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