This was brought up in another thread, but it's a topic I'd like to pursue. What exactly is moral decay? A lot of people bring it up now days, but to me, it only seems like the abandoning of the Christian moral structure. If that's the case, then I don't think it should be called decay, but change, even evolution.

Case in point. Cannibalism. Why should it be immoral to eat another human? Granted, there might be some disease issues, but on the whole, I don't see why the idea should be so repugnant. In many cultures, the body and soul are seen as one entity, and in order to preserve the soul of a loved one, that person's family must eat a piece of that person (talk about "his memory lives on inside of us"). So what's the big deal anyway?

This was brought up in another thread, but it's a topic I'd like to pursue. What exactly is moral decay? A lot of people bring it up now days, but to me, it only seems like the abandoning of the Christian moral structure. If that's the case, then I don't think it should be called decay, but change, even evolution.

I don't see it as "abandoning" Christian values (although it is but even Atheist proclaim they won't hurt others) but more people today are just lacking any feelings for others. This is not "normal" human behavior... animal, yes, human, no... power of reasoning so to speak.

Case in point. Cannibalism. Why should it be immoral to eat another human? Granted, there might be some disease issues, but on the whole, I don't see why the idea should be so repugnant. In many cultures, the body and soul are seen as one entity, and in order to preserve the soul of a loved one, that person's family must eat a piece of that person (talk about "his memory lives on inside of us"). So what's the big deal anyway?

Eat what you want but I don't think humans should eat each other. It's just not "Kosher"... all kidding aside, it goes back to your first statements... human nature wants to "preserve" the dead.. hence cemeteries, etc., I think... a place to go and acknowledge a person. You can't do that if you eat them. You too will die one day and so you have "preserved" nothing... not even their soul....

This was brought up in another thread, but it's a topic I'd like to pursue. What exactly is moral decay? A lot of people bring it up now days, but to me, it only seems like the abandoning of the Christian moral structure. If that's the case, then I don't think it should be called decay, but change, even evolution.

Case in point. Cannibalism. Why should it be immoral to eat another human? Granted, there might be some disease issues, but on the whole, I don't see why the idea should be so repugnant. In many cultures, the body and soul are seen as one entity, and in order to preserve the soul of a loved one, that person's family must eat a piece of that person (talk about "his memory lives on inside of us"). So what's the big deal anyway?
the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Christians have been morning moral decay since Jesus went Teamster on the Temple money changers, and he was far from the 1st Jew to notice moral decay. most of the 10 Comandments confront it.

the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Christians have been morning moral decay since Jesus went Teamster on the Temple money changers, and he was far from the 1st Jew to notice moral decay. most of the 10 Comandments confront it.

I would agree, but doesn't that mean that as Homer said, it's really moral evolution, and not decay?

I would agree, but doesn't that mean that as Homer said, it's really moral evolution, and not decay?
nothing has really changed except it's harder to find a hooker....not that i'm looking:thumbs:

human nature wants to "preserve" the dead.. hence cemeteries, etc.
Many cultures in the past have practiced ritual cannibalism. How one views "preservation" is dependent on one's culture.

Many cultures in the past have practiced ritual cannibalism. How one views "preservation" is dependent on one's culture.
This is indeed true.

Incest for me is a very sticky issue, and I'm not sure about it's immorality, but cannibalism for me is a no-brainer. I can't see any reason to call it wrong.

Many cultures in the past have practiced ritual cannibalism. How one views "preservation" is dependent on one's culture.

Too true but I still think it is disgusting... eating someone just doesn't strike me as a good thing...

Most things dealing with death are disgusting. Cremation is gross. Letting someone rot away in a box is gross. No reason to judge.

Animals don't eat their own kind. It's self destruction.

Animals don't eat their own kind.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mormon_cricket_cannibals.jpg

Crabs eat each other as well.

For the proper funcitoning of society a universal moral standard is helpful but it is an erroneous belief to think that God is the only possible source of a standard of morality. Just ask any humanist! What our society needs is not more religion but a better notion of the nature of morality.

Dark Fantasy, you mean to tell me you find nothing wrong with cannibalism? As far as incest one reason to be against it is having retarded babies and also it can lead to having sex with children. It's just taboo in our society as is cannibalism.

Dark Fantasy, you mean to tell me you find nothing wrong with cannibalism?
You mean to tell me you find something wrong with it? Please enlighten us. What is so wrong with cannibalism?
It's just taboo in our society as is cannibalism.
So because it's taboo in society, it's automatically bad?

What is so wrong with cannibalism?Human meat tastes terrible. :eek:

If this is moral evolution... leave me out of it.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/06/05/ignored.hitrun.ap/index.html

The fact that we (as a society) fail to help a fellow human is a moral decay. Forget religion and beliefs... this is a basic premise of humanity... to help a fellow human in need (not just call 911 and let someone else attend to them).

If this is moral evolution... leave me out of it.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/06/05/ignored.hitrun.ap/index.html

The fact that we (as a society) fail to help a fellow human is a moral decay. Forget religion and beliefs... this is a basic premise of humanity... to help a fellow human in need (not just call 911 and let someone else attend to them).

But in order for it to represent "decay" we have to show that such incidents didn't happen in the past, or that they happen with more frequency in the present, a notion I don't subscribe to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Genovese

But in order for it to represent "decay" we have to show that such incidents didn't happen in the past, or that they happen with more frequency in the present, a notion I don't subscribe to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Genovese
I agree that there is a lack of empirical studies to show the trend here (if it is even possible... that is). But I think that the school shootings, child abuse statistics, etc. would show an increase over the past 50 years.

Unlike many, I do not "blame" this on the younger generations. I see the increased apathy and selfishness in people of all ages.

I can only state what I personally have observed in my everyday life.

My main point of my original post was that I do not see our society "evolving" (as in improving/becoming greater) to a better morality. It's changing... sometimes for the better... and sometimes for the worse.

My main point of my original post was that I do not see our society "evolving" (as in improving/becoming greater) to a better morality. It's changing... sometimes for the better... and sometimes for the worse.

I would agree with this. Add in increased urbanization, and our increased population, and it is even likely that there are more such incidents now than there were years ago. There's been a lot of very interesting psychological studies on this subject, and of course a number of theories that attempt to explain it.

"A common explanation of this phenomenon is that, with others present, observers all assume that someone else is going to intervene and so they each individually refrain from doing so and feel less responsible. This is an example of how diffusion of responsibility leads to social loafing. People may also assume that other bystanders may be more qualified to help, such as being a doctor or police officer, and their intervention would thus be unneeded. People may also fear losing face in front of the other bystanders, being superseded by a superior helper, offering unwanted assistance, or the legal consequences of offering inferior and possibly dangerous assistance. Another explanation is that bystanders monitor the reactions of other people in an emergency situation to see if others think that it is necessary to intervene. Since others are doing exactly the same, everyone concludes from the inaction of others that other people do not think that help is needed. This is an example of pluralistic ignorance and social proof. An alternative to explanations of rational motivation is that emotional cues to action can be as powerful as irrational ones, and the presence of a group of inactive others is a pre-rational emotional cue to inaction that must be overcome"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_responsibility

Human meat tastes terrible. :eek:
you no likey long pig?

You mean to tell me you find something wrong with it? Please enlighten us. What is so wrong with cannibalism?

So because it's taboo in society, it's automatically bad?
do you cotton to eating downer cows? if you start in with cannibalism, you have the choice of eating diseased flesh, or someone that was recently murdered.

People are mixing two, seperate issues, moral decay and cannibalism.

Cannibalism is a cultural issue, not a moral one.

While it might seem that there is moral decay if we look at history is that really the case? If anything we are more moral today and care more for our fellow men and women. Child labor is basically a thing of the past in The West. We no longer send children into coal mines, or force them to work sixteen hour days in dangerous factories. Women are no longer considered chattel, fair game for beatings and rape by their husbands. We no longer pay our farthing and go laugh at the inmates or insane asylums.

While it might seem there is more crime is that really the case or is there simply better reporting coupled with more outrage when crimes are committed?

People are mixing two, seperate issues, moral decay and cannibalism.

Cannibalism is a cultural issue, not a moral one.

tell that to the Donner Party (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party)(not that i can't say i wouldn't do the same thing).

While it might seem that there is moral decay if we look at history is that really the case? If anything we are more moral today and care more for our fellow men and women. Child labor is basically a thing of the past in The West. We no longer send children into coal mines, or force them to work sixteen hour days in dangerous factories. Women are no longer considered chattel, fair game for beatings and rape by their husbands. We no longer pay our farthing and go laugh at the inmates or insane asylums.

you never watch COPS and laugh at the morons?

While it might seem there is more crime is that really the case or is there simply better reporting coupled with more outrage when crimes are committed?

i'd like to think that there's less stigma attached to being a crime victim, and victims being more likely to report them, but there's no way to be sure.

It's just a matter of people being more disconnected with everyone else I think. "Reality" TV, the internet, video games, and other such alternate realities skew our view of what's real and cause us to be more apathetic.

Sure people have been doing the same thing since the beginning of time, however I do believe it is more prevelent now than before though. People, for the most part, are different these days. Especially the younger generation.

Frogger - Great post! I absolutely agree. I tend to take a more optimistic view of humanity, and it seems you do as well. :)

The very use of "decay" suggests a better time in the past. Yet I find no desire to go back and to live in the past, if given the choice.

Even more poignant, since lots of humans throughout history have mourned about "moral decay", it would suggest that the farther you go back, the better. This is also not the case.

If I am given the chance to choose any period of time in history to live in, I would stay exactly right here.

The very use of "decay" suggests a better time in the past. Yet I find no desire to go back and to live in the past, if given the choice.

Even more poignant, since lots of humans throughout history have mourned about "moral decay", it would suggest that the farther you go back, the better. This is also not the case.

If I am given the chance to choose any period of time in history to live in, I would stay exactly right here.

Man are you ever shallow.You really need to read a bit.As in
Novels.I doubt Walden Pond was ever as nice as when Thoreau
inhibited those grounds.
I also doubt the atmosphere of the Gay 90's { 1890's }
was ever more idyllic for a Picnic,Fair or even World Fair.
The Roaring 20's { 1920's } was also a grande decade of
fun,frolic and experience.Street vendors,fruit carts,people
bustlings in the major city's.A tavern on every street corner and
the ballparks,filled to the brim with baseball giants and big league
boss loaders.Men were men,Women were Ladies,the occasional
flapper and Gals abound.Kids were Kids.Playing on the streets and
misbehavin like nature and God intended.
Man ... you REALLY need to read some.
Just a widdle ...thar Bub.

Man are you ever shallow.You really need to read a bit.As in
Novels.I doubt Walden Pond was ever as nice as when Thoreau
inhibited those grounds.
I also doubt the atmosphere of the Gay 90's { 1890's }
was ever more idyllic for a Picnic,Fair or even World Fair.
The Roaring 20's { 1920's } was also a grande decade of
fun,frolic and experience.Street vendors,fruit carts,people
bustlings in the major city's.A tavern on every street corner and
the ballparks,filled to the brim with baseball giants and big league
boss loaders.Men were men,Women were Ladies,the occasional
flapper and Gals abound.Kids were Kids.Playing on the streets and
misbehavin like nature and God intended.
Man ... you REALLY need to read some.
Just a widdle ...thar Bub.

ROFL. Dio? Shallow? Hahahahahahaha.

ROFL. Dio? Shallow? Hahahahahahaha.

Someone brought up Canada a few posts back,and I recalled as
a kid,the great summer vacations I had,when me Mom & Pops
took us kids to Canada { Honey Harbour } I believe we went 2
different summers.Maybe three.
I doubt that Lake Erie,is nearly the same.Yeah... they cleaned
it up,but those waters were really dreamy blue.The fishin was
Great and the atmosphere was as wonderfull as i've ever
witnessed.That was in the late 50's.The lodge and the food
and those cabins were things dreams are built of.
I digress.

Man are you ever shallow.You really need to read a bit.As in
Novels.I doubt Walden Pond was ever as nice as when Thoreau
inhibited those grounds.
I also doubt the atmosphere of the Gay 90's { 1890's }
was ever more idyllic for a Picnic,Fair or even World Fair.
The Roaring 20's { 1920's } was also a grande decade of
fun,frolic and experience.Street vendors,fruit carts,people
bustlings in the major city's.A tavern on every street corner and
the ballparks,filled to the brim with baseball giants and big league
boss loaders.Men were men,Women were Ladies,the occasional
flapper and Gals abound.Kids were Kids.Playing on the streets and
misbehavin like nature and God intended.
Man ... you REALLY need to read some.
Just a widdle ...thar Bub.

don't believe everything you read. society was awash in vice and corruption even then.

I digress.

Indeed...sorry about the laughter a moment ago, but you caught me off guard with that one. Read some of Dio's past posts, and I think you'll want to reexamine your opinion of him as "shallow". :)

don't believe everything you read. society was awash in vice and corruption even then.

Absolutely.


The Roaring 20's { 1920's } was also a grande decade of
fun,frolic and experience.

It sure was, just ask Al Capone. ;)

just ask Al Capone. ;)
i don't recall where i heard it, but Al said that if he knew Chicago was that bad, he would have stayed in New York:lolhit:

don't believe everything you read. society was awash in vice and corruption even then.

On the whole,On the whole.I'm addressing generality and Social
Convention,not things that make for Film Noir.
BTW that wasn't until later.In fact the use of a Femme Fatale
wasn't introduced until well after Mata Hari.
It took guite some time for Society to unravel into a mess of
gangsters and gun molls and well,juts watch - Bonnie & Clyde -.

On the whole,On the whole.I'm addressing generality and Social
Convention,not things that make for Film Noir.
BTW that wasn't until later.In fact the use of a Femme Fatale
wasn't introduced until well after Mata Hari.
It took guite some time for Society to unravel into a mess of
gangsters and gun molls and well,juts watch - Bonnie & Clyde -.
we're talking real life, not the movies, Foolie...but since you're stuck on the subject-the second moving picture was a porno.:thumbs:

we're talking real life, not the movies, Foolie...but since you're stuck on the subject-the second moving picture was a porno.:thumbs:

Most movies mirror life.At least the best ones.
Like most novels.
But then,one would have to ascertain that through actual reading.

Most movies mirror life.At least the best ones.
Like most novels.
But then,one would have to ascertain that through actual reading.
who's life does Star Wars mirror? <----a movie so awesome, i'm surprised my head doesn't explode when i watch it!

who's life does Star Wars mirror? <----a movie so awesome, i'm surprised my head doesn't explode when i watch it!

Oh... was - Star Wars - conceived from a Novel.?
Get a grip ...pally.
You posters really need to acquire some perspective.

Man are you ever shallow.You really need to read a bit.As in
Novels.I doubt Walden Pond was ever as nice as when Thoreau
inhibited those grounds.
I also doubt the atmosphere of the Gay 90's { 1890's }
was ever more idyllic for a Picnic,Fair or even World Fair.
The Roaring 20's { 1920's } was also a grande decade of
fun,frolic and experience.Street vendors,fruit carts,people
bustlings in the major city's.A tavern on every street corner and
the ballparks,filled to the brim with baseball giants and big league
boss loaders.Men were men,Women were Ladies,the occasional
flapper and Gals abound.Kids were Kids.Playing on the streets and
misbehavin like nature and God intended.
Man ... you REALLY need to read some.
Just a widdle ...thar Bub.
I love reading, Foolsworth. However, not everyone has all the time in the world to read. I'm a man of many passions and have only about 2 hours maximum everyday for pure pleasure reading these days. Even if you don't tell me so, I still say to myself "man you really need to read a bit".

But we digress. To address the actual point of your post, I enjoy reading about the past and appreciate the various rich and exciting places and things as told by historians and writers. But I shall hold on to my opinion that right here, right now is a perfectly acceptable, rich and exciting place and time to be. Not inferior to the past at all.

Back to moral decay then.

I love reading, Foolsworth. However, not everyone has all the time in the world to read. I'm a man of many passions and have only about 2 hours maximum everyday for pure pleasure reading these days. Even if you don't tell me so, I still say to myself "man you really need to read a bit".

But we digress. To address the actual point of your post, I enjoy reading about the past and appreciate the various rich and exciting places and things as told by historians and writers. But I shall hold on to my opinion that right here, right now is a perfectly acceptable, rich and exciting place and time to be. Not inferior to the past at all.

Back to moral decay then.

Blah ...blah ... blather-on.Man are you ever a DRAG.
You didn't offer a pittance worth of detail to explain in defense
of yer claim.Typical Liberal hogwash.Just meaningless bumper sticker
bullcrapola.I doubt you've read more than a novel per year in yer entire life.
Maybe a handfull or 2 at best.Yer Posts,show it.
What you write has no substance,and even less originality.
If I was your English or Literature Professor,you'd get a big Fat
D-.I'd say defend yer claim with real heartfelt,scenic and characterization
of people,places and things.Not just some typical Politico buzz phraseology
that is,at best,thumbnail tripe.

Blah ...blah ... blather-on.Man are you ever a DRAG.
You didn't offer a pittance worth of detail to explain in defense
of yer claim.Typical Liberal hogwash.Just meaningless bumper sticker
bullcrapola.I doubt you've read more than a novel per year in yer entire life.
Maybe a handfull or 2 at best.Yer Posts,show it.
What you write has no substance,and even less originality.
If I was your English or Literature Professor,you'd get a big Fat
D-.I'd say defend yer claim with real heartfelt,scenic and characterization
of people,places and things.Not just some typical Politico buzz phraseology
that is,at best,thumbnail tripe.

Be nice, Fooly. You're not going to win any points by being an asshole.

Be nice, Fooly. You're not going to win any points by being an asshole.

It's pretty hard to score points amongst those who haven't a
clue as to what game is bein played.
I was talkin the Game of Life.We're ALL in it.Like it or no.
Talking Politics can be a drag.As Chris Matthews mentioned,after
the Hillary Speech yesterday and how interesting certain aspects.
Matthews admitted he Loves Politics.But loves even more
when a Politician,strays away from talkin Policics, and makes
mention of Public Service.Which is what a Pol is elected and paid
to perform.Hillary mentioned her 40 years {4 decades} of Public Service
and what it meant to go up against those {opponents} who often
Live to inform you { " You Can't " }." You Can't " be this or a that,do
this or that.So,a person has to be strong and not give-in to
those who want You {oneself} defeated or knocked down.
As Matthew gleefully embraced, " That's Talkin Turkey " and that's
what he really loves about Politics.When a Politicain stops talkin
Politics and starts - Talkin Turkey -.
I agree.Such is Life.
Thr above aforementioned poster in question likes to talk in
PC Generalities.I hate that.As if,Gee how smart I am.I perfectly
execute the right tone and phraseology to get across my point.
How progressively smart I must be.That is how Liberals act.
Like ever damn things that blurbs from their mouth is such gifted
brilliance.When,in fact,it is mere generality.Just bumper sticker
slogans { Like Obama } msking the Populace feel good,by engendering &
piquing the curisoty of average Joe Blow.Like with all the references
to Hope & Change.
It's no more relevant or demanding to utter such tripe,as when
a Carny Barker,stands outside the newly painted entrance to
the Wild Exotic Women's Tent,where exotic music is played,and
hula hoops and grass skirts are within eyeshot.The appeal and
sense of adventure lurks,and intensifies.Then ya pay yer God Damned
5 bucks and notice,that them broads are kinda old,some are missing
teeth,and even one by golly reminds you of yer Aunt Ester,as
a kiddie,when ya got that wild & wooly thrill,sneakin a peek when
she went to shower off and her top fell down,by mistake.
The thrill lasted till you went off ta college.
yeah... Right.

Sure, yeah, whatever...all I'm saying is there's no reason to be insulting. Dio is one of the best members we have here, and he's never insulting. Try and show some equal respect.

Sure, yeah, whatever...all I'm saying is there's no reason to be insulting. Dio is one of the best members we have here, and he's never insulting. Try and show some equal respect.

It insults Me greatly when boarish prigs,insist,like many
leftist Loons in the Liberal media,that their Polemic is so
grandiloquently magnifique and spot-on,when in point of fact,it is
mere manipulation,made to appease and placate the mases with
generalities so absurdly commonplace and taken for granted,
that even an Elmer Fudd may snub it's protrusion.
Yet,Fudd & Fudge onward these glib,mass communicators revel
and take themself so seriously as to question why Einstein
even bothered with formulating - " God does not play dice ".

It insults Me greatly when boarish prigs,insist,like many
leftist Loons in the Liberal media,that their Polemic is so
grandiloquently magnifique and spot-on,when in point of fact,it is
mere manipulation,made to appease and placate the mases with
generalities so absurdly commonplace and taken for granted,
that even an Elmer Fudd may snub it's protrusion.
Yet,Fudd & Fudge onward these glib,mass communicators revel
and take themself so seriously as to question why Einstein
even bothered with formulating - " God does not play dice ".
pot, kettle, black.

pot, kettle, black.

No shit.

It insults Me greatly when boarish prigs,insist,like many
leftist Loons in the Liberal media,that their Polemic is so
grandiloquently magnifique and spot-on,when in point of fact,it is
mere manipulation,made to appease and placate the mases with
generalities so absurdly commonplace and taken for granted,
that even an Elmer Fudd may snub it's protrusion.
Yet,Fudd & Fudge onward these glib,mass communicators revel
and take themself so seriously as to question why Einstein
even bothered with formulating - " God does not play dice ".

At least Dio is understandable.

Sure, yeah, whatever...all I'm saying is there's no reason to be insulting. Dio is one of the best members we have here, and he's never insulting. Try and show some equal respect.
He's got pretty good taste in beer too!

He's got pretty good taste in beer too!
A very respectable quality in a man.

A very respectable quality in a man.
speaking of beer and taste....how did it turn out?

Politico phraseology? Me? :@@:

speaking of beer and taste....how did it turn out?
To what are you referring, exactly?

He means your home brewing experiments.

He means your home brewing experiments.
But I haven't brewed anything in many months.

Politico phraseology? Me? :@@:
there's one simple rule to understanding him. if you don't get it right off the bat, don't even try to figure it out. you'll just drive yourself crazy:@@:

there's one simple rule to understanding him. if you don't get it right off the bat, don't even try to figure it out. you'll just drive yourself crazy:@@:


or just pat him on the head and say "good boy....now go lay down"

But I haven't brewed anything in many months.
easier to find a buyer, eh? well, if you don't have time, you don't have time.

easier to find a buyer, eh? well, if you don't have time, you don't have time.
Nah, not even that. I just don't drink all that much.

Nah, not even that. I just don't drink all that much.
you can drink beer? i just use it for cooking:@@:

or just pat him on the head and say "good boy....now go lay down"

Oh how cute of our Miss Mikezilla to care so mush.
I woodn't want any y'all ta goad and sprain yer widdle brains
with such tough stuff as actually readin the written word.
Also,I tink Mr.Michelle wants ya knock off all that beer yuz been
usin in yer cookin.
Is all.

Oh how cute of our Miss Mikezilla to care so mush.
I woodn't want any y'all ta goad and sprain yer widdle brains
with such tough stuff as actually readin the written word.
Also,I tink Mr.Michelle wants ya knock off all that beer yuz been
usin in yer cookin.
Is all.

People have no trouble comprehending your words, it's your sentences and paragraphs that are gibberish.

People have no trouble comprehending your words, it's your sentences and paragraphs that are gibberish.

Like I said,if it's too much work to actually read a post,that
is well written,like many of mine,then you'll just have to go to
your room until it's Suppy time.

Like I said,if it's too much work to actually read a post,that
is well written,like many of mine,then you'll just have to go to
your room until it's Suppy time.

Apparently, it's too much work for you to be comprehensible, but go ahead, blame everyone else for your shortcomings if it makes you feel better.

Like I said,if it's too much work to actually read a post,that
is well written,like many of mine,then you'll just have to go to
your room until it's Suppy time.

I, think you are, perhaps flattering,
yourself. Is all.

I, think you are, perhaps flattering,
yourself. Is all.All too, true thar Bubs. :)

You mean to tell me you find something wrong with it? Please enlighten us. What is so wrong with cannibalism?

So because it's taboo in society, it's automatically bad? Well I suppose it would help with the problem of world hunger and overpopulation!:rolleyes:

Well I suppose it would help with the problem of world hunger and overpopulation!:rolleyes:
Overpopulation it wouldn't help, but I can see it contributing in some small way to helping with hunger. In fact, imagine if all dead humans (fit to eat, which would exclude people dying of certain contagious diseases) were reprocessed into pet food. It could cut the amount of other meat used, such as chicken and beef, somewhat reducing demand. And then human prion diseases wouldn't be a big deal, since we're not eating each other. I know I'd rather have my dead body be used as pet food rather than being uselessly cremated or left to rot in a casket.

I, think you are, perhaps flattering,
yourself. Is all.

Yay ! I may weld bee wasting precious Libertine time,in petty
observance,at this mere popsicle stand.
Having not yet completing the 2nd volumn of me precious
*Magnum Opus.But nevertheless,Here I bee and Here ye all I shall
remain,with some refrain until O'Flattery buys the next heady round
and flatulence emanates.

















* Likened to - In Search of Lost Time - or

A la recherche du temps perdu

Oh how cute of our Miss Mikezilla to care so mush.
I woodn't want any y'all ta goad and sprain yer widdle brains
with such tough stuff as actually readin the written word.
Also,I tink Mr.Michelle wants ya knock off all that beer yuz been
usin in yer cookin.
Is all.


~sighs~


You need to lighten up a little Fool.
I do read your posts and try like hell to make heads or tails of them too.
And for your beer comment,Mike can drink all the beer he wants,whats it to me if he drinks beer?:confused:

Overpopulation it wouldn't help, but I can see it contributing in some small way to helping with hunger. In fact, imagine if all dead humans (fit to eat, which would exclude people dying of certain contagious diseases) were reprocessed into pet food. It could cut the amount of other meat used, such as chicken and beef, somewhat reducing demand. And then human prion diseases wouldn't be a big deal, since we're not eating each other. I know I'd rather have my dead body be used as pet food rather than being uselessly cremated or left to rot in a casket.
Very sensible... But I don't think most people would go for it.

Very sensible... But I don't think most people would go for it.
I imagine not. Of course, when I die, I want my body donated for scientific research and/or organ donation, if appropriate. Few enough people are willing to do that, much less let Fido and Mittens chomp on one's kibbleized remains. Even though, when one really gets down to it, it's a far prouder end than moldering in a casket, eaten by trillions of microscopic organisms and gradually turning into a disgusting, foul odored mass of organic matter. Death ain't pretty no matter how you slice it, folks. At least allow your body to be useful in death. You won't be needing it anymore, that's for sure.

You should take a look at the book Stiff by Mary Roach. A very enlightening look at post-death.

You should take a look at the book Stiff by Mary Roach. A very enlightening look at post-death.
how do you research something like that?

Overpopulation it wouldn't help, but I can see it contributing in some small way to helping with hunger. In fact, imagine if all dead humans (fit to eat, which would exclude people dying of certain contagious diseases) were reprocessed into pet food. It could cut the amount of other meat used, such as chicken and beef, somewhat reducing demand. And then human prion diseases wouldn't be a big deal, since we're not eating each other. I know I'd rather have my dead body be used as pet food rather than being uselessly cremated or left to rot in a casket. Well that's a great idea Borg. I was thinking of cremation but having my body made into cat food sounds cool. I could have it in my will to feed me to my cats!!!:D.

She went around and talked to surgeons, morticians, ballistics experts crash testers and did a great digging into cadavers in history. I was surprised at how much material there was on the subject of dead bodies.