Answerbag: jrbowler's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/33914 New Answerbag answers from jrbowler Tue, 29 May 2012 19:00:20 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:00:20 -0700 Answer to can someone explain to me, how people are "born gay"? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489353 can someone explain to me, how people are "born gay"?<br /><br />I don't think that just because you're born with something necessarily means it's genetic. As far as I know no one has ever identified a gene for left-handedness and left handed parents are no more likely to have left-handed children than anyone else is, but somehow generation after generation,... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:50:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489353 Answer to Do lesbians gauge female attractiveness similarly to straight males, and do gays gauge male attractiveness similarly to straight females? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489291 Do lesbians gauge female attractiveness similarly to straight males, and do gays gauge male attractiveness similarly to straight females?<br /><br />In general you will find that a man who is considered attractive and desirable by most gay men would also be considered such by most women. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:35:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489291 Answer to Are submarine crew restricted to the frequency and length of showers they can take? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489272 Are submarine crew restricted to the frequency and length of showers they can take?<br /><br />Not only submarine crewmen, but anyone on a ship at sea in the Navy. A ship is restricted in the amout of water it can desalinize and a great deal of that is used as boiler feedwater for the ships propulsion system. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:29:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11489272 Answer to Sperm has testosterone in it, so if a gay/bi man swallows enough of it does he become more macho, to the extent he could become straight? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11399331 Sperm has testosterone in it, so if a gay/bi man swallows enough of it does he become more macho, to the extent he could become straight?<br /><br />I suppose many women swallow sperm also. Do you imagine this would make them lesbians? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:05:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11399331 Answer to Do woman/girls watch porns? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11399321 Do woman/girls watch porns?<br /><br />Some do, but not nearly as many or as much as men/boys do. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:03:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11399321 Answer to How come there is no "Occupy Hollywood" protests? Hollywood actors make much more than your typical Wall Street folks. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11398594 How come there is no "Occupy Hollywood" protests? Hollywood actors make much more than your typical Wall Street folks.<br /><br />If you feel that way, why don't you start one? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:52:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11398594 Answer to Christian radio host warns that lesbian nurses can make kids gay. What do you think of this woman's statement? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11395494 Christian radio host warns that lesbian nurses can make kids gay. What do you think of this woman's statement?<br /><br />I have a question for the good Reverend. I was hospitalized twice as a child (tonsillectomy with complications at age 8 and a broken jaw at age 12). I had straight nurses and doctors - or at least none ever said otherwise and the odds would seem to be that at least most of them were. How come... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:50:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11395494 Answer to What is the purpose of military basic training? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11395485 What is the purpose of military basic training?<br /><br />see this: http://kubrickfilms.tripod.com/id75.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:47:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11395485 Answer to Isn't there something wrong with immigrants coming to the U.S. and having loads of children, thus gaining more future political power?. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11392756 Isn't there something wrong with immigrants coming to the U.S. and having loads of children, thus gaining more future political power?.<br /><br />Lets say it's one of the oldest of all American traditions. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:40:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11392756 Answer to Regardless of how you feel about it personally, do you think that deporting all illegal immigrants who are currently in the United States back to their native countries is a realistic and achievable goal, or not? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11392749 Regardless of how you feel about it personally, do you think that deporting all illegal immigrants who are currently in the United States back to their native countries is a realistic and achievable goal, or not?<br /><br />About as much as I thing King Canute could have commanded the tide to turn back. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:39:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11392749 Answer to Should "legal" immigrants have the right to vote? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391356 Should "legal" immigrants have the right to vote?<br /><br />I don't know if it's still the case, but it used to be in New York City that anyone who paid school board taxes could vote in school board elections, even if they weren't US citizens. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:28:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391356 Answer to Why do immigrants insist on their new countries allowing them to continue following their social customs unhindered? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391345 Why do immigrants insist on their new countries allowing them to continue following their social customs unhindered?<br /><br />I cannot, and will not speak for other countries, but I have always imagined that many people came to the US specifically because the US does NOT enforce any religious, political, social etc. orthodoxy and one is (for the most part) allowed to practice one's own religion, social customs etc. if... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:25:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391345 Answer to Should we employ paedophiles as social policy architects? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391316 Should we employ paedophiles as social policy architects?<br /><br />Why is this question under "Military Customs &amp; Protocol"? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:14:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11391316 Answer to Im a 18 Year Old Male And Im 5'4. I Was Wondering If I Am At My Full Height Or Will I Grow A Cpl. More Inches? My Dad Is 6' and Mom is 5' http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11390144 Im a 18 Year Old Male And Im 5'4. I Was Wondering If I Am At My Full Height Or Will I Grow A Cpl. More Inches? My Dad Is 6' and Mom is 5'<br /><br />I grew another couple of inches between 18 and 21 years old, although I;m still not tall (about 5' 8 1/2") Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:50:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11390144 Answer to How does a person become gay, straight, or bisexual? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11386632 How does a person become gay, straight, or bisexual?<br /><br />I have no idea why I'm gay. I was never abused as a child. I did not have a domineering mother or cold, emotionally distant father, I have a very warm, loving relationship with my father; he's the first person in my family I came out to because I felt most able to talk to him. My parent's... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:53:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11386632 Answer to If we as society hate non-offending pedophiles for their thoughts, why don´t we hold the same standard for everyone else? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11386448 If we as society hate non-offending pedophiles for their thoughts, why don´t we hold the same standard for everyone else?<br /><br />Thoughtcrime? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:48:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11386448 Answer to when/how did you admit your freinds/family you were gay/lebian/bisexual? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11380061 when/how did you admit your freinds/family you were gay/lebian/bisexual?<br /><br />There's this old stereotype that gay men are that way because they have domineering mothers and cold, emotionally-distant Fathers. Nothing could be farther than the truth in my case; I've always had a warm, loving relationship with my Father, and to this day (and I'm now in my 40s) he's still... Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:06:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11380061 Answer to If a war breaks out here I'm running to... such and such country. Ever hear this kind of talk? What do you think of those kinds of people? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376208 If a war breaks out here I'm running to... such and such country. Ever hear this kind of talk? What do you think of those kinds of people?<br /><br />I don't really think I'd really want to hang around the middle of a war zone either. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:08:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376208 Answer to Have you ever punished yourself emotionally for wanting to have sex with someone of the same sex? If so, why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376185 Have you ever punished yourself emotionally for wanting to have sex with someone of the same sex? If so, why?<br /><br />All the way through high school. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376185 Answer to If gay people are supposed to come out of the closet. is there really a closet full of gay people? If so, Why would they come out, since all the gay people are in the closet? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376171 If gay people are supposed to come out of the closet. is there really a closet full of gay people? If so, Why would they come out, since all the gay people are in the closet?<br /><br />Closets are dark and stifling places. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:52:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11376171 Answer to Would you be offended if I broke into your house to give you a million bucks? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11372939 Would you be offended if I broke into your house to give you a million bucks?<br /><br />For $1,000,000 you can take the house with you. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:28:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11372939 Answer to Is being gay more difficult in some countries than others? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11372546 Is being gay more difficult in some countries than others?<br /><br />In Iran it'w worth your life. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:54:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11372546 Answer to I thought "coming out of the closet" was no longer a big deal. Is it? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371838 I thought "coming out of the closet" was no longer a big deal. Is it? Why?<br /><br />It can vary tremendously depending on where you live, work, go to school, your family, etc. I'm a reasonably well off, well educated, white, male who lives in a major North American metropolitan area - for me it was relatively easy. But I do not suffer under the delusion that it is anywhere... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:46:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371838 Answer to Is it true that people are iving birth to more girls than boys? IS this true? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371760 Is it true that people are iving birth to more girls than boys? IS this true?<br /><br />Actually slightly more boys than girls are born (although I think it's on the order of 51% to 49%) but since boys have a higher infant mortality rate and a higher death rate generally throughout their lives it evens out. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:30:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371760 Answer to What was your favorite high school hang out? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371744 What was your favorite high school hang out?<br /><br />Usually the library. I was pretty much a nerd in HS&gt; Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:24:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11371744 Answer to Legalize marijuana and it will put tax dollars into the bank. Would legalizing all drugs put the drug cartels out of the business? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366846 Legalize marijuana and it will put tax dollars into the bank. Would legalizing all drugs put the drug cartels out of the business?<br /><br />It would take the business out of the hands of amateurs and put it into the hands of professional drug pushers (er, I mean pharmaceutical companies). Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:13:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366846 Answer to Does the middle class shrink whenever another person rises up and becomes a multimillionaire? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366797 Does the middle class shrink whenever another person rises up and becomes a multimillionaire?<br /><br />I suspect that the middle class is shrinking a whole lot faster due to people loosing middle class jobs and winding up on unemployment or some minimum-wage job. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:04:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366797 Answer to are gay guys more visual than straight women? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366771 are gay guys more visual than straight women?<br /><br />Males generally are more visual than females when it comes to sexual stimulation. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:59:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366771 Answer to About what percentage of homosexuals were sexually abused by the same sex as children? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366737 About what percentage of homosexuals were sexually abused by the same sex as children?<br /><br />This one wasn't. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:49:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366737 Answer to Do liberals want it to be easier for kids to get cocaine, meth and heroin than marijuana? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366688 Do liberals want it to be easier for kids to get cocaine, meth and heroin than marijuana?<br /><br />as if it's difficult now? Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:38:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366688 Answer to Someone's in big trouble! "Social security recipients to get 3.6% increase in 2012". How the he** did the TeaPartyGOP let that one by? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366664 Someone's in big trouble! "Social security recipients to get 3.6% increase in 2012". How the he** did the TeaPartyGOP let that one by?<br /><br />Probably because there's a whole lot of tea partiers draw social security. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:30:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11366664 Answer to If you had to join the U.S. military, what branch would you want to be in (navy, air force, army, etc)? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11347113 If you had to join the U.S. military, what branch would you want to be in (navy, air force, army, etc)?<br /><br />There was never any question for me. I can remember from early childhood wanting to be a sailor. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:11:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11347113 Answer to Is being homosexuality a trend, why or why not? What's you're sexuality and why do you like that gender? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11347097 Is being homosexuality a trend, why or why not? What's you're sexuality and why do you like that gender?<br /><br />I think maybe there is a trend toward greater acceptance and openess of homosexuality on the part of both gays and straight, but there is lots of evidence to suggest homosexuality has always been with us. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:08:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11347097 Answer to Why is sexuality mixed up when you are very young? (please read carefully thanks) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11345855 Why is sexuality mixed up when you are very young? (please read carefully thanks)<br /><br /> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:10:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11345855 Answer to Do guys ever experiment with the same sex like all girls always do? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11345821 Do guys ever experiment with the same sex like all girls always do?<br /><br />It's not terribly uncommon for adolescent boys to experiment a little, usually with another adolescent boy. For the great majority of them, it's a once or twice thing and does not indicate much about adult sexual orientation. Contrary to the assumption in the question, my guess would be this is... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:00:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11345821 Answer to At what age did your parents trust you alone in the house at night? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11342201 At what age did your parents trust you alone in the house at night?<br /><br />At HOME - probably not until I was in my teens. I almost didn't have a chance to before then. I was a late baby. I have one older brother and three older sisters, the YOUNGEST of whom is almost 8 years older than me. Because of the age difference, for me it was more like having four extra... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:22:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11342201 Answer to Why do you never hear a Republican say America should step up prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants‘ during a debate? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11339318 Why do you never hear a Republican say America should step up prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants‘ during a debate?<br /><br />Immigration is an issue that cuts squarely across the usual politcal divisions in this country. Other issues (e.g. aborthion, gay rights)) tend to divide more liberal-conservative Democrat- Republican but not immigration. On the Republican side, social conservatives (e.g. tea partiers) tend to... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:06:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11339318 Answer to Why is it you cannot force yourself to love somebody? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11339187 Why is it you cannot force yourself to love somebody?<br /><br />The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing. Blaise Pascal Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:24:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11339187 Answer to which branch of military is best for a gay person? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11327185 which branch of military is best for a gay person?<br /><br />If you're good and do your job well, you'll get along fine. If you're a fuck up, then it doesn't really matter what what branch you're in - you're gonna have problems. I'd suggest talking to a recruiter and finding out about what all the opportunities are in each branch to find a job you'll... Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:18:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11327185 Answer to Would you be a pen-pal with a prisoner? Please explain your choice... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11306638 Would you be a pen-pal with a prisoner? Please explain your choice...<br /><br />Well in a sense I am. One of my former foster kids is in jail right now, and I write to him regularly. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:48:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11306638 Answer to How many Americans have denounced their citizenship and left the United States to become citizens elsewhere? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11305071 How many Americans have denounced their citizenship and left the United States to become citizens elsewhere?<br /><br />It's not common, but it happens; most often for tax purposes. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:15:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11305071 Answer to Do your earphones secretly tie themselves in knots when you're not looking? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11283290 Do your earphones secretly tie themselves in knots when you're not looking?<br /><br />I thought you were the one doing that. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:33:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11283290 Answer to Are you one of those type people who thinks that once gay..always gay? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11274895 Are you one of those type people who thinks that once gay..always gay? Why?<br /><br />I'm gay although contrary to what trailslayer seems to think, it wasn't my idea. I like it though. I think I'm always going to be gay primarily because I don't want to be anything else. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:24:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11274895 Answer to In many countries, citizens are required to serve in the military for a year or more. Do you believe that the U.S. should do the same? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11274873 In many countries, citizens are required to serve in the military for a year or more. Do you believe that the U.S. should do the same?<br /><br />I was in the US Navy for 10 years and it was one of the great experiences of my life. I've been to more than 40 foreign countries and literally gone around the world, and if I were 18 again, I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I'd encourage any young person with a sense of adventure and a yen to... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:19:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11274873 Answer to Gay/Lesbian Folks: Which Came First? Did you experiment sexually before admitting to yourself and others that you were gay or lesbian, or did you talk with others about being gay or lesbian before you ever experimented sexually? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11263722 Gay/Lesbian Folks: Which Came First? Did you experiment sexually before admitting to yourself and others that you were gay or lesbian, or did you talk with others about being gay or lesbian before you ever experimented sexually?<br /><br />I didn't come out until I was about 20. I experimented one time (mutual j.o.) with another boy when I was 14. I had a couple of brief, unsatisfactory relationships with girls between 18 &amp; 20. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:11:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11263722 Answer to When do USN sailors wear the white uniform vs blue - the season where they're located, or the season in the US? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11263060 When do USN sailors wear the white uniform vs blue - the season where they're located, or the season in the US?<br /><br />The "uniform of the day" is designated by the local senior officer. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:31:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11263060 Answer to Today marks the end of "don't ask, don't tell"! So whaddya think...we're going to he** or it's about time or you don't really care? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246759 Today marks the end of "don't ask, don't tell"! So whaddya think...we're going to he** or it's about time or you don't really care?<br /><br />It's about %$#@ing time the charades with gays in the military were ended. I'm gay and was in the US Navy 10 years (before DADT), even then, if they wanted you they'd keep you in even if they knew pefectly well you were. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246759 Answer to Is suicide a sin? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246741 Is suicide a sin?<br /><br />Yep, God will strike you down if you do that. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:52:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246741 Answer to If you brought your lunch with you to work or school today, what are you having? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246739 If you brought your lunch with you to work or school today, what are you having?<br /><br />Great green gobs of greasy, grimy gopher guts mutilated monkey meat contaminated birdie's feet french fried eyeballs swimmin' in a pool of blood but I forgot my spoon. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:51:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246739 Answer to If you were gay and had to leave the military due to sexual orientation would you rejoin so you could serve your country again or no way? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246537 If you were gay and had to leave the military due to sexual orientation would you rejoin so you could serve your country again or no way?<br /><br />I'm gay and was in the US Navy. I was in before DADT when if you were gay you weren't supposed to be in the military at all - whether or not you told anyone. When I joined, one of the questions they asked all enlistees was - have you ever had sexual relations with a person of the same sex? -... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:38:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11246537 Answer to Is unisex clothing responsible for cross-dressing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11232097 Is unisex clothing responsible for cross-dressing?<br /><br />It seems to me that "unisex" by definition is meant for both sexes, so how can you "cross" dress in it? Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:51:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11232097 Answer to My train of thought was hit by a falling airplane that broke through the ground crushing a subway car. Is that self-terrorism? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11231669 My train of thought was hit by a falling airplane that broke through the ground crushing a subway car. Is that self-terrorism?<br /><br />I dunno, did you loose your train of thought? Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:04:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11231669 Answer to Why do some people hate when others talk about their exes? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11231661 Why do some people hate when others talk about their exes?<br /><br />Some people just hate when anyone talks about anything except them. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:02:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11231661 Answer to I have a good life here at home but i would like to have my child in canada is it allowed. what would be his status should we come home http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11228131 I have a good life here at home but i would like to have my child in canada is it allowed. what would be his status should we come home<br /><br />You refer to "here at home" which leads me to ask, are you a US Citizen? If that is the case, your child is a US citizen wherever he/she is born - although may also qualify for other citizenship. Just make sure if your child is born elsewhere that you submit a "Registration of the Birth of a US... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:26:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11228131 Answer to From which US states can you see a sunset in a body of water? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11227844 From which US states can you see a sunset in a body of water?<br /><br />Well, I'm going to take your question as meaning where can you see the sunset on a body of water large enough so you can't see the other side - i.e. so the sun appears to be setting "into" the water. So obviously all the west coast states, AK, HI, plus FL, some of the Great Lakes states (NY,... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:40:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11227844 Answer to Which is the longest journey by road, Boston to San Franscisco or Boston to Vancouver ? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11227813 Which is the longest journey by road, Boston to San Franscisco or Boston to Vancouver ?<br /><br />Which Vancouver? According to MapQuest, http://www.mapquest.com/ Boston to Vancouver, BC is 3246 mi. (downtown to downtown) Boston to Vancouver, WA is 3117 mi. Boston to San Francisco, CA is 3149 mi. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:24:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11227813 Answer to Why do people try to FORCE me into accepting the Gay/Lesbian Lifestyle???? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11211295 Why do people try to FORCE me into accepting the Gay/Lesbian Lifestyle????<br /><br />Why do I meet so many people who try to push me into being straight? Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:22:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11211295 Answer to Ever wish you were born the opposite sex? If so, why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11211290 Ever wish you were born the opposite sex? If so, why?<br /><br />I am gay, but contrary to what many people seem to think, I have no desire at all to be a female. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:20:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11211290 Answer to I'm an American citizen. Can I get Russian citizenship without giving up my American citizenship? (Dual citizenship?) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11205444 I'm an American citizen. Can I get Russian citizenship without giving up my American citizenship? (Dual citizenship?)<br /><br />The US does not encourage but does not prohibit dual citizenship. Generally you will not loose your US citizenship simply by becoming a citizen of a foreign country. The following is from the US State Dept. website at http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html See... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:45:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11205444 Answer to wheres the easiest place to cut yourself to make you bleed alot? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11200220 wheres the easiest place to cut yourself to make you bleed alot?<br /><br />Head wounds generally bleed heavily. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:56:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11200220 Answer to At what age were you absolutely sure you were straight, gay, bisexual or lesbian? What is your sexuality? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11199808 At what age were you absolutely sure you were straight, gay, bisexual or lesbian? What is your sexuality?<br /><br />I can't place it to any specific date or event, but somewhere between age 15 and about 20 I slowly became aware that my continued lack of sustained interest in any girls was not just "a phase", and that the feelings I had about certain boys were what was called "sexual attraction." Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:47:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11199808 Answer to What is Canada like this time of year? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11189570 What is Canada like this time of year?<br /><br />I was in Vancouver, BC this past (Labor Day) weeked. It was lovely, sunny, temps in the high 70s to low 80s. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:53:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11189570 Answer to who was in the navy ?i have questions? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11188870 who was in the navy ?i have questions?<br /><br />I was in the USN 10 years. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:06:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11188870 Answer to Rally cry for Americans who wanted to claim all of the Oregon Territory http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11176827 Rally cry for Americans who wanted to claim all of the Oregon Territory<br /><br />"fifty-four forty or fight" Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:11:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11176827 Answer to My son is 11 years old. I seen him naked today and he was unbelievabley well endowed. Could there be something wrong with his penis? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11173936 My son is 11 years old. I seen him naked today and he was unbelievabley well endowed. Could there be something wrong with his penis?<br /><br />Although boys typically begin puberty at age 12 1/2 or 13, it is not abnormal for a healthy, well nourished boy to start puberty at 11 - this is a little bit earlier than AVERAGE - but not so early as to be considered abnormal. A growing penis can sometimes appear rather outsized on a pubescent... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:30:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11173936 Answer to Is Ben Gaye a good name for a child? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11166388 Is Ben Gaye a good name for a child?<br /><br />Well, I suppose if you're after something like what Johnny Cash sang about in "A Boy Named Sue." Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:35:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11166388 Answer to Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11165433 Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?<br /><br />voulez - to go vous - you (2nd person plural/formal pronoun) choucher - can mean either bed or sleep avec - with moi - me ce soir - this evening or tonight Best translation: You wanna sleep with me tonight? Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:28:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11165433 Answer to To the Gay Community....if someone whom you deem to be born "gay", would rather not be gay, what steps do you encourage them to take? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11155457 To the Gay Community....if someone whom you deem to be born "gay", would rather not be gay, what steps do you encourage them to take?<br /><br />Why would I "deem" someone to be "born" gay, if they don't deem themselves that way? Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:55:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11155457 Answer to Will things be any different when they change? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11153482 Will things be any different when they change?<br /><br />plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose ... Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:47:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11153482 Answer to The fact that IKEA'S founder was a former Nazi Youth Camp member affect your shopping? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11151837 The fact that IKEA'S founder was a former Nazi Youth Camp member affect your shopping?<br /><br />jeez, how old was he then? Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:35:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11151837 Answer to Hi, I have three questions about crossing the U.S./Canada border, both going to Canada and back (I am a U.S. Citizen). http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11151824 Hi, I have three questions about crossing the U.S./Canada border, both going to Canada and back (I am a U.S. Citizen).<br /><br />1) Theory: Canadian law says US Citizens and legal residents do not need a passport to enter Canada. Practice: Canadian customs will check to make sure anyone over 16 has a passport* because the US will not let you (or will make it difficult for you to get) back into the US without one and Canada... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:31:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11151824 Answer to Straight guys engaging in gay sex: common or uncommon? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143873 Straight guys engaging in gay sex: common or uncommon?<br /><br />Whoever told you that "vast majority of straight girls engage in lesbian sex frequently". I think someone's been watching too much "lesbian" porno, the vast majority of which is targeted at straight men. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:15:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143873 Answer to Isn't it uncanny that the latest Hurricane is named Irene and I'm dating someone named Irene? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143838 Isn't it uncanny that the latest Hurricane is named Irene and I'm dating someone named Irene?<br /><br />a stormy relationship? Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:59:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143838 Answer to If youre discharged from the military with a re-entry code of RE-4, can selective service still draft you in case of a draft? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143828 If youre discharged from the military with a re-entry code of RE-4, can selective service still draft you in case of a draft?<br /><br />If they decide they want you bad enough, they'll get you. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:57:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143828 Answer to If the U.S. Selective Service Draft is ever reinstated, do you think females should have to register along with the males? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143821 If the U.S. Selective Service Draft is ever reinstated, do you think females should have to register along with the males?<br /><br />I suspect that if involuntary military service is ever re-instated that it will include some provision for women having to serve. It may or may not be for front line infantry, but some sort of service, yes. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:55:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11143821 Answer to Why do you think President Obama still has a large following of voters? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11110090 Why do you think President Obama still has a large following of voters?<br /><br />The alternatives that have presented themselves so far. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:37:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11110090 Answer to Tune in the next episode of ___________. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11105416 Tune in the next episode of ___________.<br /><br />As the Stomach Turns Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:57:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11105416 Answer to Do you think today's children should be given more Spelling, English and Hand-Writing classes in school? Computers have made these skills http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11085866 Do you think today's children should be given more Spelling, English and Hand-Writing classes in school? Computers have made these skills<br /><br />Spelling, English, especially how to write (compose) are still critical that too many people (including too many people my age) don't have, although possibly the approach to teaching spelling could change. I don't mean useless fill in the blank exercises. I mean putting a blank sheet of paper... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:00:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11085866 Answer to if a man starts a fight and leaves but somebody ends up dead can he be charged with murder even he is not the shooter http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11082207 if a man starts a fight and leaves but somebody ends up dead can he be charged with murder even he is not the shooter<br /><br />In places that have a so-called "felony-murder law", possibly. In places where they have such laws, a person involved in the commission of a felony can be convicted of murder if someone was murdered in the course of the felony even if they were not (or cannot be proved to be) the one who... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:31:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11082207 Answer to When you were a junior were you in the third year of the best four years of your life? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077578 When you were a junior were you in the third year of the best four years of your life?<br /><br />No way, I hated HS. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:36:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077578 Answer to Why are visitors to U.S.National Parks primarily white despite park service efforts to reach out to minority communities? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077541 Why are visitors to U.S.National Parks primarily white despite park service efforts to reach out to minority communities?<br /><br />Possibly because a lot more black and Latino people already have more than enough expericence "roughing" it. I'm sort of curious if they controlled for income in this study? What was the percentage of poor whites visiting National Parks? Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:23:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077541 Answer to Why did Barack Obama invoke Abraham Lincoln? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077480 Why did Barack Obama invoke Abraham Lincoln?<br /><br />Probably for pretty much the same reason that almost every President since Abraham Lincoln has invoked Abraham Lincoln. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:07:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077480 Answer to In what year did "Mcdonalds" open its first location? where was it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077460 In what year did "Mcdonalds" open its first location? where was it?<br /><br />San Bernardino, CA 1940 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:59:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077460 Answer to How many Holy Wars have been? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077436 How many Holy Wars have been?<br /><br />You can't count that high. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:54:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11077436 Answer to What age do you think old age officialy starts? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11073528 What age do you think old age officialy starts?<br /><br />Ummm, about five years older than I whatever age it is I am now. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:01:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11073528 Answer to Do you swim with shoes on? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11068975 Do you swim with shoes on?<br /><br />Not usually, but if I' swimming where there are sharp rocks or something. Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:37:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11068975 Answer to Should Generals, and possibly Special Forces, be allowed to execute commoners who insult them, Bushido/chivalry style? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11063654 Should Generals, and possibly Special Forces, be allowed to execute commoners who insult them, Bushido/chivalry style?<br /><br />"Off with their heads!" The Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carrol's "Alice in Wonderland" Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:06:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11063654 Answer to Am I bisexual, what's going on, and what should I do?? Is there something wrong with me? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11063291 Am I bisexual, what's going on, and what should I do?? Is there something wrong with me?<br /><br />First, you need to understand there is a huge difference between sexual fantasy and what you might (or even want to) actually do in bed. Many (make that most) people occasionally fantisize about forbidden subjects. Many women fantasize about forced sex or rape - this does NOT mean they in fact... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:03:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11063291 Answer to Do you still have your bell-bottoms? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060395 Do you still have your bell-bottoms?<br /><br />I still have several sets of my old Navy bell bottoms, blues and whites :) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:10:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060395 Answer to 73. Hard question Why do sailors wear bell bottoms? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060387 73. Hard question Why do sailors wear bell bottoms?<br /><br />It comes from the days when sailors had to get down on their hands and knees to holystone (scrub) the wooden decks of their ships - bell bottoms were easier to roll up. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:08:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060387 Answer to Lt. General Russel Honoré thinks Congress should be sent to boot camp Agree/Disagree Why? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060298 Lt. General Russel Honoré thinks Congress should be sent to boot camp Agree/Disagree Why?<br /><br />In boot camp, there were times I wished my Recruit Company Commander was dead, but I didn't hate him so much that I'd wish that on him. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:42:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11060298 Answer to Does the United States allow Dual Citizenship? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046165 Does the United States allow Dual Citizenship?<br /><br />It doesn't forbid it. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:10:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046165 Answer to If a person can't pay their bills and have maxed out their credit - should they get a higher credit limit? Why should the US? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046139 If a person can't pay their bills and have maxed out their credit - should they get a higher credit limit? Why should the US?<br /><br />As far as I know, the US has always paid its bills and is generally considered an excellent credit risk. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:02:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11046139 Answer to Billy has a nickel, a dime, a quarter, a two dollar bill and a two pieces of fried chicken... http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044353 Billy has a nickel, a dime, a quarter, a two dollar bill and a two pieces of fried chicken...<br /><br />He'll have nothing since his hands will be all greasy after eating the chicken and he'll drop the money and it'll roll down the street and into the storm drain. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:00:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044353 Answer to Is it wrong if i like school but my favorite subject is math? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044339 Is it wrong if i like school but my favorite subject is math?<br /><br />What on earth is wrong with liking either school or math? If, you keep on studying math I predict a very bright future for you! There is an enormous demand for mathematicians in all kinds of rapidly growing technological fields. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:56:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044339 Answer to Does it depress you when you see someone eating bacon? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044330 Does it depress you when you see someone eating bacon?<br /><br />Yes, because I love bacon, but my Doctor forbids me to eat it because it's too salty. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:53:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044330 Answer to WHat is your favorite acronym? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044319 WHat is your favorite acronym?<br /><br />Situation Normally All Fouled* Up * When I was in the Navy we used a different "F" word here. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:49:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044319 Answer to What are the (ten?) foggiest cities in Canada? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044286 What are the (ten?) foggiest cities in Canada?<br /><br />Well, I imagine St. John's Newfoundland has to be one of them. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:41:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044286 Answer to Has anyone ever turned themselves in to police when they took the tags "Do not remove under penalty of law" off of the pillows? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044279 Has anyone ever turned themselves in to police when they took the tags "Do not remove under penalty of law" off of the pillows?<br /><br />They were never heard from again. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:37:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11044279 Answer to Is dual citizenship legal? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11029457 Is dual citizenship legal?<br /><br />It is probably more accurate to say that is not illegal. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:09:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11029457