Recent content by Hanyou

Why is the government "showing a spine" a good thing when they're restricting the private usage of a substance people freely choose to expose themselves to? I have a hard time with government restrictions of anything unless they significantly and directly affect other people. In the case of...

I'm not a parent, so I don't know how a parent would feel. However, I would rather have both children led to the gas chamber together than participating in their game by choosing which one should survive. Of course, I would offer my own life first, but I'm assuming that's not a choice.

I think the "War on Drugs" proves this point, actually. This second wave of prohibition has created a black market for drugs, and they're not particularly hard to get ahold of. If people are going to commit violent crime, they'll do it whether guns are readily available or not. Either...

Ron Paul is my first choice. There's a lot of hate for "Paultards," but when people familiarize themselves with the Constitution, they at least tend to respect the points he's making. The fact is, he's the only candidate that seems to care about limited government; for the other Republicans...

To be honest, I find that the Free Run just makes the battle feel slower and less interesting. I have Vesperia and enjoy it, but I still prefer Symphonia, even if its battle system is simpler. I got this game in 2004 on my girlfriend's advice (she introduced me to a lot of the games I like...

That's true, but a short battery life can still be crippling for portable systems. Handhelds like the Game Gear and Nomad had short battery lives, which made the whole "handheld" thing a moot point. Nintendo has always offered a better battery life. The difference here, of course, is...

Better hardware, dual analog. I mean, each new iteration of the Game Boy was basically about better hardware and/or improved controls. The 3DS certainly offers just that over the DS, and I imagine future iterations will do the same. No, I don't think the DS line is over. The original DS...

Thanks for the welcomes! n__n In my short time at this forum, I've already noticed it's very friendly, which I appreciate. I already have, actually; it was the first place I posted. My views can be a bit controversial, but like I said I have been a moderator so I try to be respectful. It's...

I don't know much about Terry Jones myself. In the interviews I've seen with him, he's proven to be inarticulate and unsure of how to express himself properly, which does make me question his intelligence relative to other public figures. The media has given him a heavy dose of attention for...

The pastor exercised his freedom of speech. Sure, I disagree with it, but hey, people will do things to hurt your feelings and that's that. I've seen videos of flag burnings, and while I'm not happy about it, I don't go killing people over it. The rioters, on the other hand, acted completely...

My name is Tim. I'm currently 24 years old, and I've been a fan of Pokemon since 1998, when Red and Blue reached the states. I didn't really follow Pokemon through Gold/Silver or Ruby/Sapphire, but my girlfriend got me back into the games in 2004 with the release of LeafGreen and FireRed...

Edit: I thought this thread was for introductions, but now I see I can make an intro thread. I'll do that. :)