Political Parties

 Is it time to do away with political parties?

Do political parties lead to extremism?

Would electing politicians based on their own merit and views be better than party based?

Could a moderate middle of the road person ever be elected if they first need to show extreme views to win a party primary?

Should there be nonpartisan primaries with multiple rounds to reduce the number of candidates?

Should the winner require a minimum percentage of electoral votes?

What criteria should be made to become a candidate?

Would a petition with a minimum number of signatures be a good criteria?

Would a fund raising level be a good criteria to become a candidate?

Would multiparty debates including all candidates before primaries be a sufficient alternative?

 

Police Alternatives

Some politicians are suggesting alternatives to police for law enforcement and protection.

What are these alternatives?

• Let communities form their own vigilante groups.
• Would this totally remove the over site of hearings about brutality or fairness?
• Commercial protection companies.
• Would this lead to an opening for protection rackets?
• Have psychologists talk criminals into turning themselves in.
• How many criminals would listen to a psychologist? 
• How many murders, drug dealers, stalkers, etc. would turn themselves in for prosecution?
• How many murders would just shoot the psychologist?
• Let drug lords, bookies and pimps enforce the law.
• Would these people jump at the opportunity to enforce the law?
• Let gangs maintain the peace.
• How many people would be killed for not following the gangs orders?
• Who would gather and document evidence for prosecution of criminals?
• Would there be a need for a trial at all?
• How would appropriate punishment and reform be determined?

Every day police officers put their lives at risk in the line of duty.  

• Is the best deterrent to crime the assurance of being caught?
• Does police dominance of criminals help assure they will be peacefully brought to trial for their actions?
• Would more police help catch more criminals?

Acceptance

 Who does not like feeling accepted by others?

What does it take to show you accept another person?

Should you accept all behavior by another person?

If a child continually breaks glasses by throwing them on the floor,  do you love the child less?

If a person engages in disgusting or immoral activities can you still accept them?

Should you accept the disgusting or immoral activities?

Can you accept someone if they define themselves by unacceptable behavior? 

How do you show acceptance of a person while not accepting their behavior?

Can you receive grace or forgiveness without accepting it?

Is accepting a gift actually doing something to get the gift?

Can you experience heaven on earth without accepting God's grace?

Can you let God guide your life without accepting his guidance and grace?

Does everyone need grace?

Does everyone receive grace for wrongdoings?

Does forgiveness imply removal of punishment for wrongdoings?

Does forgiveness allow you to be closer to God?

Does forgiveness by God make it easier to forgive yourself?

Does forgiveness by God make it easier to forgive others?

Does grace help you change your behavior?

Does punishment help you change your behavior?

Can you receive both grace and punishment?

Can punishment be a form of grace?

Can you forgive yourself easier after paying the penalty?

What if someone else voluntarily pays the penalty for you?

What if God pays your penalty?