The 13 stripes on the flag represent the origional 13 colonies Not Pagan symbolism I do agree with the other Pagan symbology on the currency, just as I recognize "In God We Trust" and the Pledge of Alligence - personally I think there are more important things to worry about
I understand how Congress/the Supreme Court works - and despite its flaws I think that it's probably the best thing going for us right now The issue with drinking and driving is that there is a very good chance that a drunk driver will harm another person. The tobacco thing is still questionable, IMO, because the studies that have been actually done are few and far between - nearly all "research" done refers back to the same study that was done in the mid-60's. I'll be honest, I don't have the specific information handy - if you'd like me to find it let me know Now, I'll agree that firsthand smoking is dangerous (hence the age limits), however it's the secondhand smoke thing that is duibious (IMO).
Now...regarding porn - what is dangerous about pornography? Not Biblically, because I've read the quoted chapters/verses that are anti-lust - I'm talking about personally, what harm is there? I realize that (as was said) extremes exist for everything - 9/11 is an example of religion taken to extremes. Does that mean there should be limits on who can practice religion? (That was rhetorical - I don't believe the Government should get involved in religion at all, and I'm pretty sure you agree with that ).
Ok...so just in case the rambling lost you here is my big question: What harm does porn cause for adults that enjoy and participate in moderation?
Of course, there's the question I posted at the beginning, however you more or less answered that in the other thread as well as here: What justifies a religious group to dictate what other people in the same Nation who do not believe in or practice said religion do in the privacy of their own homes? You did say in the other thread that discussion and debate should be used rather than legislation - and I agree wholeheartedly...anyone else want to jump in here?