joseba comments

Well, the freedom of speech also includes those cases. But, in those situations, the freedom of life and personal security supersedes the freedom of speech. Everyone with half a brain (at least, outside US) knows that.

Speaking as an European, I think most Americans have been manipulated during the Cold War to think for themselves when the word "socialism" comes up. Socialism is, in fact, a more fair economic system and, although it can't be applied to every government section (at least, not without rigorous controls to avoid corruption and demagogy), it should be used to warrant the basic needs of the population.

This sounds fishy to me... Assaulting over 100 girls before being arrested?

It's like the police had too many cases to deal with, and they charge all of them to a persuadable person.

Where is the "War criminal" option?

nutsagain, what you have described is called Cafeteria Christianity. If the Bible is the "word of god" (as the Bible itself says) you have to accept everything, even the lapidation for working on saturdays.

“Takahashi is not interested in capturing a yeti, he just wants to get a clear picture of it, and maybe shake its hand,” said Koyama.

Aaawww... so heart-warming.

"(...) focusing on an area they are convinced is home to the legendary creature."

That's exactly what this kind of expeditions need; focus. No more blurry photos of a yak.

Dehumanization now begins in the cot. That's progress.