The reason forums don't work is that there's no such thing as a linear conversation. We've already done this Americans thing to death, so it's not like this thread has a point anymore.

if it's dead to you, go find/start a new one. leave it for people who haven't chimed in or are still not bored with it. however, thread titles are there for a reason and there are already threads on abortion that you can go sink your teeth into. (as well as ones on the death penalty.)

Alright, alright.

I don't think I'm loud. I just think that in our dialect we speak louder. Not really something we can control. Sorry, I guess.

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Lord Shplane
By having such an extreme punishment in place, it dissuades people from killing one another, because they know that they will die themselves. Self-preservation kicks in, and says “Oh fuck no, don't do that.”

But, like you said, they'd rather die then rot in jail.

So it's scarier.

MY LAST POST ON THIS SUBJECT I WILL NOT BE DISCUSSING IT IN THIS THREAD FURTHER

I said that I would rather die, not the rest of them. Most people would rather get life in prison.

lolk

Noisy Americans.

if you guys want to duke it out with each other in real time, you could both click that chat button that is in my signature under the sIRC banner.

America. I've heard its a lonely place.

maybe our accent is different from yours so you pick it up easier?

n_y_japlander
I am an American, I have been all around this small world of ours, been to many countries, met many people, and have seen many cultures. My home now is in Japan… one of the worlds friendlyest countries (but many people lack common sense, but that is an other thread). I often see some young Americans from the local air base, and yes… they are very very loud!

So, the only thing I can say, is that most Americans' are loud, and don't even know it! I'm going home for the holidays (Florida), and I will post back here, to let everyone know the results when I can!!!!

I'm back…. and yes, from what I could see and tell, Americans are loud!

Maybe it is because of the big houses, wide open spaces; have to talk extra loud/shout to be heard. Maybe because background music is shopping centers are so d@mn loud, or just the ammount of wax build up in our ears… I can not tell you the reason!

But, again, yes we are loud! I'm an American, hear me roar! has a nice ring to it… just please be careful where you shout it.

Not to say it doesn't happen, I'm sure it does. But I doubt Americans do it on purpose. Everyone is different. And it could be for a number of different reasons.

cartoonprofessor
Perhaps some kind american reader can tell me why it is that in their own country Americans are generally quite nice, friendly, and polite (so I have beeen told)

Ha ha that's funny. You must have heard wrong. We kill, and kill people who kill people.

I'd be pretty loud, too, if I was outside the country for once.