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Yes, I've been so uncivilized...

1. That's weak. So if an action has consequences and that action is banned, there is definitely logic to banning that action? And don't say I'm putting words in your mouth because that is exactly what you just said. 2. He was punished severely for breaking a blatantly stupid code, yes. If a code says I can't drink soda with a straw, and I break that code, should I be punished? It's not about following rules and regulations; it's about whether or not those rules and regulations are justified. 3. Again, self-evident. There is nothing inherently wrong with premarital sex. On a purely biological level, premarital sex is no different than post-marital sex. And what is ethically wrong with it? Just because the puritanical prudes turn their noses up at it doesn't mean it's wrong. If I haven't said anything of substance, then you haven't either. 4. But there are Mormons who do practice polygamy! They may be in the minority, as you say, but there are thousands of them out there. It wouldn't be the first time that a religious group hasn't followed its text. Christians and Jews and Muslims who say they are devout frequently do things that their teachings explicitly tell them not to do. And the religious leaders are no exception.

Yeszir, I sent you a PM about this, but you never got back to me. Have you or have you not received my dues? Because it says I still owe the $20.

If prohibiting premarital sex isn't illogical, what is it? How exactly don't you agree with them? And once again, it should be self-evident to just about any rational person that the punishment did not fit the crime. As I am generally a rational person, I think my opinion is applicable to a lot of people. I do know what I'm talking about. Just because I haven't read the Book of Mormon doesn't mean I don't have an informed opinion on BYU's decision.

Did you just say ridicurous?

So does post-marital sex. We should prohibit that as well.

So, what you're saying is you are defending the decision even though you know it's illogical. Defending the school's decision is being an advocate for it, any way you slice it. The punishment did not fit the "crime." End of story. As for doing thorough research on this subject, nuh-uh. I don't care enough about Mormons or the Book of Mormon to waste my time.

There are approximately 40,000 polygamists in Utah. Done with my research. How am I attempting to push my beliefs on anyone? It is blatantly stupid, and that should be self-evident to anyone who thinks it through. Prohibiting premarital sex is a holier than thou, unrealistic, antiquated tradition and having such severe consequences for breaking the rule lacks human decency. Since you're such an advocate, convince me that it is a good rule, even though you yourself have admitted to doing the deed.

Whatever. If it is a misconception that Mormons aren't polygamists, pretty sure I'm not the only person who is ignorant in this regard. Let's also not overlook the fact that the BYU rule is blatantly stupid. Some rules are meant to be broken. This would be one of them.

Sorry, didn't mean to offend an expert on Mormons.

So, you're saying Mormons don't practice polygamy? News to me.

Semantics. Either way, it smacks of hypocrisy.

Manny was a terrible LF. For some reason, the metrics have been fairly kind to Alfonso Soriano, but he's awful. He's got a strong arm, but that's about it.

Wainwright being down for the count affects my team as well, it would seem. Not sure if I still want Kyle McClellan if he's going to win that 5th spot in the Cards' rotation. Swingman, maybe. Starter, probably not.

As I understand it, the ZiPS projections don't really account for playing time; that's why you see so many prospects in these things. Pettitte will, in all likelihood, stay retired.

2011 Red Sox ZiPS Projections Discuss.

Yankees 2011 ZiPS Projections. If that's what you guys get from Hughes, you're in big trouble.

When the Bulls get Noah back (later this week), could be a different story. They were 22-10 with Kurt Thomas as their center. However, I will say that it seems like the Knicks match up well against the Bulls.

Ibaka legitimately took off from the free throw line. McGee was incredibly creative and should have won.

Ibaka's dunk in the first round was better than any of Griffin's. The dunk with the choir and car was just stupid. All style, no substance on that one.

Just registered as King Felix Felicis.