News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]

Also, if China hits America like it can, Poland will be richer in all likelihood.

Sorry, tax setting will never be in ur hands anyway Prince, unless u choose to put urself in that position where u can do sth. Sorry, life isn't ideal. U have idiots voting out of a sense of obligation. U could have sb who continually monitors political developments abroad and casts their vote based on that info, by proxy for example. Don't be so black and white, nor absolutist.

News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]

U cannot punish people for moving abroad and broadening their horizons. Interview people at home who are supposed to be in the loop, u will likely find that they are clueless or have a distorted view of events.

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Disenfranchising people because they moved away, geez, what next? It depends on the person. What if a budding political researcher went to study in the UK for 4 years and continuously kept in touch with issues that decide elections, what then? Should he be cut off?

I think Poland may be richer in the future, relatively speaking. Were America to extinguish her national debt, she'd be a much poorer country.

News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]

Safety of themselves? By bringing terrorists out of hibernation to wage war? Wow, how safe! What safety? Terrorists will attack u 4 ur ideology. How naive they were. What, did they think that some Iraqis or Afghans or whoever else were just gonna mosey on over and attack? By unleashing hatred and declaring WAR, repeat WAR, now u have increased that potential. The terrorists won't lie down.

U just don't get it, do you? People maintain connections with the issues that matter to them back home. This is the information age. We vote for ideas, abroad or otherwise

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I have an interest in how my country is shaped, for the very reason that it is my country. I have family there and that's a good enough connection.

OK, mainland Americans voted for a war abroad. That seems pretty "life changing" to me. Stick that in ur pipe and smoke it!

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No, I came here for a new experience and I liked it for the most part. My family can fend for themselves, they don't need me to support them. I had no GF at home so...

I believe we are born to experience, we should use the options that present themselves. It's not about comfort for me. My salary wasn't that good b4.

I still expect to be able to vote back home. Many voters are ignorant and vote for slogans anyway. Most couldn't even tell u the key policies of the party that they voted for. At least I try to keep in the loop.

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That's just not true. I truly love Scotland. The natural scenery, the humour and the food etc etc. I'm not there now tho. It doesn't mean that I don't love my country and read BBC for news and ask my parents.

Sorry, u can keep urself informed in this day and age. I can't believe u'd just cheapen ur most cherished of democratic rights. What of most Americans who don't even read newspapers? Are they 'in touch?'

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Prince just made a good point. It really sums up the attitude of many Poles, that they truly love their country but other countries offer better conditions. They maintain an active interest in Polish issues abroad and would certainly like to vote. My GF wanted to cast her vote when she was in England. She was adamant about that.

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Maybe he just wants a once over, not a wax and shine! :)

News / Should Polish citizens living abroad have the right to vote in elections [69]

I also believe they are less in touch. Bush, in theory, should be the most "in touch" but is he? Many have said that he is schizophrenic, hardly an 'in touch' individual if u ask me.

U would give up ur most democratic of rights, i.e to vote? I think u will retract or at least qualify this further

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Gtd means gay this day? Franek PM'd me ;), he said he'd be interested in being 'pounded', LOL

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Out of touch? Considering that many abroad haven't been abroad for a long time, u r exaggerating things. Also, they have access to papers and media, do u think they are ignorant?

Let me remind u also that many abroad have families and are still Polish citizens. Poles are patriotic, they DO maintain an interest in their own country u know. Furthermore, many went abroad to earn money with the intention of returning.

News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]

Aha, well whatever provision it is that guarantees the right to bear arms. I didn't want to be a lawyer, I was a legal postgrad so that'll do me. I studied EU Law, not the US Constitution, forgive me. I did Constitutional Law but we only dipped into the US standpoint.

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What is "in the interest of Poland", Prince? Was it "in the interest of Poland" to sign the missile shield? How can u tar such people with the same brush?

News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]

Social realities and pragmatism must dictate the response more than ideal state. There's little sense in pushing it further. We have compromised by agreeing that, in an ideal world, we wouldn't need guns for self defence. The consequences are horrific, often fatal as we know but the bed was made when the 4th Amendment was signed and u have to lie in it.

Still, happy target practice

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Well, there is only one Poland and only one Russia, so why not 'the'?

News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]

I recognise the right of people to shoot at targets if regulated. It's back to the semantic argument. They want that gun to shoot at targets, we have to trust to a certain extent gtd. Fine, u run the risk that that person is deviant but their specific intention for that gun is to be used for their hobby.

We run the risk that anyone is deviant. We must use our judgement to the best of our ability. At least they can write down their reason for having one. What does everyone else state, self defence? If the self defence argument was really so strong (it has merits, of course), the government should issue everyone with one, right? After all, the preservation of life is our ultimate objective, is it not? Every household with a gun, wouldn't that lower crime?

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Hey, I haven't got round to commenting on candidness yet ;)

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I'm aware of that gtd. As I said, FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE elsewhere. I stand by that. If u wanna shoot at targets at a distance, fill ur pants, have a ball.

They are nothing like as limited as in Scotland. They are limited in some States more than others, yes, but still much more available than in Scotland.

US policy on guns is wider than u have just painted it, u should know that.

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Superb, a very balanced view of many things connected with Poland. The tips are also useful as pointers for people new to Poland.

It's good to see such a fair and well-considered posting.

News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]

There is no inconsistency there. Those who wish to shoot as a hobby can prove to the relevant authority that they wish to possess a suitable rifle and procure one. I didn't say I was against limited access to guns. U'd've known that by reading my comments on hunting.

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U r in Poland so I have many months in which to plot my escape, LOL. No quick dash to Walmart here to stock up on bullets.

Let me say here unequivocally, purely as an activity, I have nothing against shooting at a range. To hone and refine ur skills is a good hobby.

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Oh no, I'll be sure to let them know that guns are the best things since sliced bread and America does a great job in clamping down on outlaws getting hold of them.

I recommend a commercial, 'Teach sb a lesson with your Smith N Wesson, 7 o'clock, out with the Glock, no need to bolt, u have ur Colt'.

Care to add to the jingle?

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As much as I don't like the things, it seems the sensible thing to do would be to keep them. They serve as an effective deterrent. America is as America is. It's a gun culture, it'd be impractical to phase them out.

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Hehehe

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Oh, I dunno, I don't make the same mistakes as my Prof's did and critically mark work which doesn't go along with my line of thought. I have criteria which I follow and I abide by it.

Yeah, we have crazy people too. It happens.

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A lulabye? What, u r going away now? No need for a lullaby, LOL

If it makes me come alive, u can touch those raw points all u want

Super tygrys, I'm happy 4 ya. I just imagined those high death tolls. Or were they all self defence cases?

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What crap?

Allowed to exercise their own thoughts? Geez laddie, I'm not a dictator. I let them do almost all of the talking, I just steer or give food for thought.

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Pit Bull, well, a show of passion and conviction isn't always a bad thing.

OK, I c I am wasting my time. Guns are great, guns allow me to kill people. Guns allow me to blow the brains of animals out. Super!! Oh, I don't fancy slitting my wrists with cheesewire or a knife and bleeding to death, so what would make it easier? Oh, I know, I'll take a direct shot to the head and end it quickly. What else? Maybe I could frighten my neighbours, I feel a bit bored today. Like my new toy, wanna see how it works? Man, I feel powerful with this gun, nobody's gonna **** with me. I could even rob a bank with a balaclava on, I could use more money. Should I use my fists? Nah, I think I'll use a gun instead. Why don't those darned Europeans have guns on a large scale, don't they have bad guys?

Man, I tell u wot, Europe is a MY TEE big cuntry but they sure do got problems, they need to be lack us. We got guns, we got it going on my brothas. Any nig*as I can shoot today?

In every rant, there can be some logic. I'll let u choose what.

A bit of serious writing now. Guns do serve as an effective deterrent. I'll invoke my whatever Amendment right it is to freedom of speech. If Franek permits and forgives me, I'll use a statistic. In 3 out of 4 cases, the felon will not enter a house if he knows they have a gun. This effectively lowers crime. We choose dangerous dogs instead. The bad thing is that the dog could get put down, maybe there is a case for guns here? Seriously, we could at least get off the hook by defending our case and pleading self defence. What voice do dogs have?

I'm a teacher, I have more licence to see both sides. I'm not affiliated to any pro or anti gun bodies.

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Not my view, Dawid. It was from an NRA rep. I'm not American, no.

Let me give u some stats, Dawid. Only 3% were accidents. So, from 31,000 to 29,800 per year, wow. Yes, 55% are suicides. Suicide is self murder