Be the Best Devil's Advocate FOR SHARES

[Northwest Slobovia]

Compulsory voting seems rather obvious: the US is supposed to be run by majority rule. But with election turnout rates running between 40% and 60%, a candidate can take power with as few as 20% of the people voting for him (50.1% of 40%). By requring people to vote*, we guarantee that the winner of the election will have been chosen by the will of the majority.

*:If voting is compulsory, there will have to be a penalty for dodging one's civic duty. Since there always seem to be problems getting people to fulfill another civil duty, serving on trial juries, it would seem that a "one month or one trial (longer than a month)" jury service penalty would neatly solve both problems.

[Denecaep]

Presently the United States employs elections to decide who would be their best rulers, not only is this practice dangerous and costly, it is an ineffective method of selecting leaders. We can see the violence and disruption of the country that these elections cause very easily. From mass demonstrations from New York to the West Coast, where citizens put themselves against one another to the actions of madmen like Jared Loughner who seek to eliminate these elected officials in order for their own candidates to succeed. Yes, elections have and will continue to cause deep divisions within this great nation, but this is not their only evil.

Consider also that in the case of the presidency, a man may only hold the office for 8 years. This means that the country is continually being led by those with the least experience in running it. Would it not be better for one man to reign and hold office continually, so that we may be led by the best man among us and for his skills to be continually increased by the holding of that office? Look then to our foreign policies, which are now subject to change every two years with the election of new representatives in the House. Should not it be better for our allies to know we are stalwart and united, and for our enemies to know they cannot outlast or subvert us? In making our rulers elected we are weakened not just domestically as I have shown, but abroad as well.

And even economically, we suffer under this system of elections. Billions will be spent this year in promoting just the several candidates for presidency, while the public coffers are themselves emptied to administer the elections and count the votes, this massive waste of the citizenry's time and money could easily be solved by way of dictatorship. A man or woman who could unerringly steer our nations course toward continued prosperity and dominance without need to worry of the vicissitudes of the fickle and uneducated masses who as often side against their own interests and the interests of the nation as they choose the path which best befits us all.

First one with a persuasive argument for a US dictatorship. 100 shares. Congratulations.

[Lackadaisical2]

Presently the United States employs elections to decide who would be their best rulers, not only is this practice dangerous and costly, it is an ineffective method of selecting leaders. We can see the violence and disruption of the country that these elections cause very easily. From mass demonstrations from New York to the West Coast, where citizens put themselves against one another to the actions of madmen like Jared Loughner who seek to eliminate these elected officials in order for their own candidates to succeed. Yes, elections have and will continue to cause deep divisions within this great nation, but this is not their only evil.

Consider also that in the case of the presidency, a man may only hold the office for 8 years. This means that the country is continually being led by those with the least experience in running it. Would it not be better for one man to reign and hold office continually, so that we may be led by the best man among us and for his skills to be continually increased by the holding of that office? Look then to our foreign policies, which are now subject to change every two years with the election of new representatives in the House. Should not it be better for our allies to know we are stalwart and united, and for our enemies to know they cannot outlast or subvert us? In making our rulers elected we are weakened not just domestically as I have shown, but abroad as well.

And even economically, we suffer under this system of elections. Billions will be spent this year in promoting just the several candidates for presidency, while the public coffers are themselves emptied to administer the elections and count the votes, this massive waste of the citizenry's time and money could easily be solved by way of dictatorship. A man or woman who could unerringly steer our nations course toward continued prosperity and dominance without need to worry of the vicissitudes of the fickle and uneducated masses who as often side against their own interests and the interests of the nation as they choose the path which best befits us all.

First one with a persuasive argument for a US dictatorship. 100 shares. Congratulations.

Woot!

Worth it, since I had fun doing it anyway.

[Tigeria]

I believe that Conservative Christianity is the most beneficial religion to follow, and the USA should become a conservative Christian country.

Firstly, homosexuality is not practiced in this religion. This is a benefit because gays don't contribute children to the society, and are bringing down the fertility rate, so population of the USA may fall if homosexuality is practiced and the country does not have the replacement rate fulfilled. Eventually, the USA will be too underpopulated to have a military, police force, or anything to enforce law. This means that people will be able to murder and steal, which would be breaking the Ten Commandments and displeasing God. Some may say that homosexuals are people too, and should have the right to love who they want, and that if God didn't want homosexuality, he would not have created it. However, God gave people free will to test them and see if they deserve to be in Heaven or Hell. Banning homosexuality would help more people go to Heaven.

Abortions would also be banned if the USA was converted. This would increase the number of children, meaning that the population will grow bigger so more can do useful jobs and help with the economy. The USA is a rich country anyway so it would be able to pay for extra supplies from overseas. More jobs will be needed to support the growing population, so unemployment will also be combated. Teenage pregnancies would certainly go down as teenagers probably don't want to be caring for a baby while so young, and this would increase marriage before procreation, as an increasing number of children to care for would mean that two parents are needed to care for both. If a woman wants an abortion because she was raped, then after giving birth, she can give it away. The baby would live. God would not send the woman to Hell for murdering the child.

It is good for the American people to worship God because it was He who gave them the country. Without God guiding them, the settlers would not have made it to the continent. Without God, the Americans would not have conquered the Plains. God inspired many artists, composers and writers. Without God, we would not have Handel's "Messiah", or da Vinci's "Madonna on the Rocks", or many other things that have changed lives. Christianity and God have improved what it is to be living, and we should continue, so that we can continue progressing.

There are many other issues to cover, but I fear I have already lost too much dignity to throw any more.

I leave you with a last thought: In this Easter season, we all eat chocolate eggs and have general fun. Would this be possible if Christianity was wrong?

(3 paragraphs, my dear. Beat that.)

1.leave the bible
2.leave any and all religious authority
3.follow God, not society

You are a good Christian, it's good that you want to follow God, but society has twisted your mind, therefore, shaping your God, not the actually almighty king. The bible is a lie, on account of mans selfishness, they had the audacity to purposely translate the Holy words of God wrongfully, but either way, how can we change our minds if God can't? No one actually knows what's what. Even if not God, the "bible" is a book of simple words, poetry. Don't talk about the good lord without your actual opinion, that doesnt Nazify everything. Stop being so selfish love is a necessity for all Life in our universe, to deny it is almost as devastating as leaving God for the Asshole below our feet, or a simple murder.

Due to my opinionated view of my Heavenly Father, I apologize for wrongful judgement of you, I hope you can say the same