Would you support the Mutant Registration Act?

[The Batorys]

I doubt a martial arts master can necessarily do that that sets them apart. In fact, there are probably lots of ways someone could do that. And, also, that's not the sort of mutations I'm talking about that we see in fiction. We're talking more things like Mystique, Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto, or Professor X.

The lame mutants. They exist.

Fuck it, links to the marvel wiki don't work. Just look up Squid-Boy. He can breath underwater. That's it. Hardly a threat to humanity.

Yep. Between him and someone who's incredibly skilled at martial arts, I'd say the latter is by far the greater threat to me. Especially as, despite what people on here seem to think, it's not actually that difficult for someone who actually knows how to kill someone with their bare hands.

[United Marxist Nations]

Then judge the need for registration on an individual basis, with only dangerous ones needing registration.

But how do we know who's dangerous or not? If we know that, then there's no need for registration in the first place.

We find out.

[Veceria]

I wonder if I could use this argument against gun registry...

Owning a gun is a choice.

Being a mutant is not.

This. So much this.

[European Socialist Republic]

I wonder if I could use this argument against gun registry...

Owning a gun is a choice.

Being a mutant is not.

Oh, so registration is okay if you choose to buy a gun but if you were born as a walking gun that could potentially go off any minute, we shouldn't register you?

[Daenemark]

Owning a gun is a choice.

Being a mutant is not.

Oh, so registration is okay if you choose to buy a gun but if you were born as a walking gun that could potentially go off any minute, we shouldn't register you?

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

[Veceria]

Owning a gun is a choice.

Being a mutant is not.

Oh, so registration is okay if you choose to buy a gun but if you were born as a walking gun that could potentially go off any minute, we shouldn't register you?

Nah. Either we register both, or nothing. I think that's what he means.

[United Marxist Nations]

Oh, so registration is okay if you choose to buy a gun but if you were born as a walking gun that could potentially go off any minute, we shouldn't register you?

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

It would let the Govt know who they are.

[European Socialist Republic]

Oh, so registration is okay if you choose to buy a gun but if you were born as a walking gun that could potentially go off any minute, we shouldn't register you?

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

[Antarticaria]

Aye, if I had super powers I would want to at least have tabs kept on me, not so much as bar-coding or something inhumane of the like but cell tracking or keeping a established checkup for more severe uncontrolled powers. Hell give them jobs with the government! we do it to hackers so why not mutants?

[Veceria]

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

[Antarticaria]

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

I agree. God I would be registered under all those (excluding super mutants)...... Im sure most of us would though.

[United Marxist Nations]

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

Depending on the mutant, a lot of them are waaaay more dangerous than that.

[European Socialist Republic]

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

Only mutants who want to go? Yeah, that sounds like a bad idea. What of those who can't control their powers? I don't think they just automatically have full control over their powers once they gain them. Mandatory education sounds like a good idea.

[Daenemark]

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

It would let the Govt know who they are.

the govt. already spies on and watches people.

[Daenemark]

uh, no.

how would registration help with that??

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

this sounds more and more like segregation.

maybe instead, there should be special courses for mutants in school. but separating the population would breed problems.

[United Marxist Nations]

It would let the Govt know who they are.

the govt. already spies on and watches people.

I don't think nearly as much as you think.

[Veceria]

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

Depending on the mutant, a lot of them are waaaay more dangerous than that.

And some humans know the codes to launch nuclear missiles :3

[MERIZoC]

the govt. already spies on and watches people.

I don't think nearly as much as you think.

Oh, the poor phrasing. It makes me laugh.

[Antarticaria]

the govt. already spies on and watches people.

I don't think nearly as much as you think.

Agreed. That whole government spy thing has been blown out of proportion in recent years. How does establishing mutant honing centers sound? as in Mutants who had to learn the hard way by themselves are hired by the government to start optional colleges and train mutants to control their abilities yet not be afraid to use them.

[United Marxist Nations]

Depending on the mutant, a lot of them are waaaay more dangerous than that.

And some humans know the codes to launch nuclear missiles :3

I'm pretty sure the govt keeps tab on those guys all the time.

[MERIZoC]

Depending on the mutant, a lot of them are waaaay more dangerous than that.

And some humans know the codes to launch nuclear missiles :3

Okay, that's a pretty bad argument. Obviously the people who know the launch codes are "registered" and more.

[Veceria]

Mutants who want to go there.

Registering mutants would be like registering anyone who knows how to create homemade bombs, guns, or simple bows and arrows. Theoretically, they're just humans with some extras

Only mutants who want to go? Yeah, that sounds like a bad idea. What of those who can't control their powers? I don't think they just automatically have full control over their powers once they gain them. Mandatory education sounds like a good idea.

Humans who can't control themselves are sent to prison or similar facilities. Same will apply to mutants.

[United Marxist Nations]

I don't think nearly as much as you think.

Oh, the poor phrasing. It makes me laugh.

Oh god dammit!

[Antarticaria]

Only mutants who want to go? Yeah, that sounds like a bad idea. What of those who can't control their powers? I don't think they just automatically have full control over their powers once they gain them. Mandatory education sounds like a good idea.

Humans who can't control themselves are sent to prison or similar facilities. Same will apply to mutants.

Yes lets stick someone like Magneto into a nice human built prison. Or how about the hulk? that would be nice.

[European Socialist Republic]

Well, some people here suggested we send them to Xavier Institutes. It would be nice to know who exactly we have to send to these schools...

this sounds more and more like segregation.

maybe instead, there should be special courses for mutants in school. but separating the population would breed problems.

Okay, maybe not completely separate schools (unless you're someone like Ted Sprague) but learning to control your power should be mandatory. And how do you know if they follow these courses if they aren't registered?