Politics - Page 9 of 16

Antarctica and its resources after 2048

Which scenario do you consider most likely after 2048, when the Madrid Protocol banning resource extraction will be revised?

After 2048, Antarctica may become the stage of the greatest geopolitical game of the 21st century. The Madrid Protocol protects it from exploitation, but soon world powers will be tempted by its riches: oil, gas, coal, and above all nearly 70% of the planet’s fresh water locked in ice. For some, it is a treasure that must remain untouched; for others – the key to humanity’s survival. Advocates of extraction argue the world cannot afford the luxury of “frozen resources,” while opponents warn of ecological apocalypse. Conspiracy theories claim corporations and armies have already divided the continent’s map. Will Antarctica remain protected, or become the spoils of a global race?

30/08/2025

Pedophilia – what punishment is just?

In your opinion, what punishment should be imposed for a pedophilic act against a minor?

Pedophilia – for some, the issue is clear: the death penalty is the only just response to such inhuman acts. Others demand life imprisonment, believing the offender should never see freedom again. Support is also growing for imprisonment combined with chemical castration, viewed as a way to eliminate the risk of recidivism. Advocates of a more “systemic” approach point to the need for psychiatric therapy, though this raises controversy – can evil really be cured? The greatest outrage, however, is sparked by those who argue that if a minor was already sexually mature and gave consent, punishment is unnecessary – a stance many see as proof of humanity’s moral collapse. Is society ready to definitively decide what punishment for pedophilia is truly just?

29/08/2025

Food in the EU – double quality standards?

Do you think that food sold in Eastern Europe is of lower quality than that in Western Europe, despite identical branding and packaging?

The issue of double quality standards in food within the European Union has been stirring emotions for years. Many consumers from Eastern Europe believe that under the same brands and in almost identical packaging, they are sold lower-quality products compared to Western countries – butter replaced with palm oil, less fruit and more glucose syrup in juices. Brussels has repeatedly promised to fight this practice, but inspection results have often been surprisingly inconclusive. Some claim it is economic discrimination, others – just the adjustment of recipes to local tastes. But is it really only about taste, or rather about cynically exploiting less affluent societies? Cast your vote and see what others think

29/08/2025

Sick leave as a form of strike – clever method or abuse of law?

Do you think the use of sick leave by healthcare workers and other public sector employees (e.g., police officers) as a form of protest can be considered justified, or rather a violation of the law?

Sick leave as a form of strike is a topic that stirs emotions as much as the legality of road blockades or the occupation of public buildings. When nurses go on mass sick leave and police officers suddenly all “fall ill” at the same time, public opinion splits into two camps. Some see it as a clever and the only effective method of putting pressure on the authorities, since the right to strike in many public professions is limited. Others cry abuse and fraud against the state and citizens who pay taxes, only to be left without care or protection. Adding to the controversy is the fact that the Social Insurance Institution (the equivalent of Social Security) often turns a blind eye to such situations, fueling suspicions of silent approval. Is sick leave then a clever bypass of the system, or an open violation of the law?

29/08/2025

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 – protection or acceleration of genetic diseases?

Do you think mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 could have accelerated the development of diseases to which vaccinated people were genetically predisposed?

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have sparked both hope and fear from the very beginning. For some, they were a breakthrough in medicine; for others, a dangerous mass-scale experiment. More and more often the question arises whether these preparations could have accelerated the development of diseases to which people were genetically predisposed. Official sources reassure that there is no evidence for such a mechanism, yet public space abounds with stories of sudden deaths among athletes, a rise in cancer cases, or autoimmune diseases. Some see this as conspiracy narratives, others as a signal that risks have been underestimated. Did the vaccines save millions, or did they trigger dangerous processes in the human body? Cast your vote in the poll and decide for yourself.

29/08/2025

Religion and ethics in schools – compulsory, voluntary, or completely outside school?

What do you think the status of religion and ethics in schools should be?

Religion and ethics in schools have long been a source of heated disputes. Supporters of compulsory classes argue that morality and spiritual values should be the foundation of education, and that without them young people easily fall into nihilism and consumerism. Opponents see it as an attempt to impose ideology and restrict worldview freedom – they point out that Poland still pays the price for the privileged position of the Church. Part of society demands neutral ethics instead of religion, others would like to completely remove both subjects and move moral upbringing to families and communities. Or perhaps schools should simply remain free from such disputes? Cast your vote in the poll!

26/08/2025