There are various means by which organs are acquired throughout the world. In the US, we have an opt-in policy, where only those who have agreed to donate their organs (and whose families agree post-humously) have their organs harvested. In the UK, there is an opt-out system in place, where any individual is deemed a potential donor unless they have specifically opted out. In Israel, they have an opt-in system, but there is a caveat in place where those who have opted in get preference over those who have chosen not to. 

Which method do you agree with the most?

Well, Election season is really going in full force. To tell you the truth, I'm a little surprised we haven't already been overrun with blog entries regarding the candidates... or at least heartfelt please regarding whether or not you should vote for Candidate X because "he's the best" or whatever reasons you have.

Before I get into this, I just want to remind everyone of one thing...

Racism is not illegal.

It is deplorable, ignorant, abhorrent, and at times even unforgivable... but it is not illegal. So as I write my opinions and ask for yours regarding this, please keep this in mind; I dislike racism, I fight against it; but I also understand a person has a right to hold onto it just as they have a right to hold onto any other bad thought in their head. It doesn't become illegal until they use this thought to hurt someone else (or a group of someone elses).

There are arguments for both sides. On one hand, book burning typically implies suppression of the written word or ideas in that word, while flag burning is more of a revolt against the government. On the other hand, the flag represents the country as a whole, and burning the flag is considered virtual treason, while books are just that... books. Which do you find more offensive?