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Fine for not wearing seatbelts

Do you think people should be fined for driving without seatbelts, given that cyclists and e-scooter users are not even required to wear helmets?

The debate on penalizing driving without seatbelts once again exposes the hypocrisy of traffic law. Drivers and car passengers face harsh penalties, while cyclists and e-scooter users, who are also at risk of injury, do not even have to wear helmets. Supporters of the current regulations emphasize that the difference lies in speed – a car is a potential one-ton weapon, and seatbelts genuinely save lives. Others argue that if the state cares so much about safety, it should also make helmets mandatory for cyclists and e-scooter enthusiasts. There are also opinions that the whole system is selective and unfair – punish drivers while leaving others unregulated? Is this about protecting citizens, or is it another example of unequal treatment?

24/09/2025

Mandatory helmet and liability insurance for bicycle and e-scooter users?

Should helmets and liability insurance be mandatory for users of e-scooters and bicycles?

The topic of mandatory helmets and liability insurance for bicycles and e-scooters is heating up public opinion. Supporters argue that since cars require seatbelts and insurance, similar rules should apply to other road users as well. Critics, however, warn against bureaucratic absurdities and yet another tax disguised as safety. The fact is that the number of accidents involving e-scooters is rising, and statistics on head injuries are alarming. On the other hand, some suggest that the whole debate is driven by the insurance lobby, eager for millions of new clients. Will such obligations actually improve safety, or rather restrict freedom and mobility? Cast your vote in the poll and see what others think.

24/09/2025

Should the West restrict Islam the same way Islam restricts other religions?

Since in many Muslim countries Islam does not allow the presence of other religions and their symbols, should Western states accept Islam on their territory?

Islam and its place in the Western world is a topic that divides societies and reveals the deepest tensions between religious freedom and concerns about security and cultural identity. Critics point out that in many Muslim states Christianity or Judaism are restricted, and religious symbols are outright banned. They ask why the West should be “naively open” to Islam. Supporters of pluralism reply that freedom of religion is a cornerstone of democracy and cannot be limited on the basis of reciprocity. Increasingly, however, voices arise that acceptance must not mean permitting practices that contradict the laws or customs of a given country. Should the West defend its values, even if it means restricting Islam?

09/09/2025

Voting rights of seniors – generational balance or demographic dominance?

Should people above retirement age who no longer work have a limited influence on elections, given that seniors now outnumber younger voters?

The voting rights of seniors is a subject that ignites emotions like a spark on a powder keg. On one hand, the older generation has every right to decide, as they built the state and paid taxes for decades. On the other, critics point out that the demographic dominance of seniors distorts balance, as they decide on a future they may not live to see. Controversial proposals are emerging: from reducing the weight of their vote to completely stripping people of retirement age of their voting rights. It sounds like heresy against democracy, yet the debate increasingly circles back to the question of whether the electoral system truly reflects generational balance, or instead blocks changes that would benefit the young. And you – whose side are you on?

09/09/2025

Voting rights and living on welfa

Should people who live exclusively on social welfare have the right to vote?

Voting rights and living on welfare is a topic that has sparked heated disputes for years and questions the very foundations of democracy. For some, it is obvious that every citizen has a voice regardless of their source of income – because that is what the constitution guarantees. Others provocatively ask whether someone living solely off other people’s taxes should decide how that money is spent. This strikes at the dilemma of equality before the law versus citizens’ financial responsibility. Supporters of restrictions warn against “buying votes” through welfare programs, while opponents see in it the threat of creating second-class citizens. Is this still democracy, or already a system based on economic selection?

09/09/2025

Foundations supporting LGBT rights – philanthropy or a tool of a global agenda?

How do you assess the influence of the largest foundations and organizations supporting LGBT rights worldwide (including George Soros’s Open Society Foundations)?

Foundations supporting LGBT rights have long been a flashpoint in public debate. For some, such as George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, Jon Stryker’s Arcus Foundation, or Tim Gill’s Gill Foundation, they are pure philanthropy, a fight for equality and human rights. For others, they are a cover for a global agenda in which LGBT promotion becomes a political tool or even a social experiment undermining traditional values. Surrounding this issue are both facts and conspiracy theories about depopulation, demographic control, or attempts to reshape societies according to a “new order.” Is it genuine defense of minorities, or social engineering financed by elites?

03/09/2025

Tag: equality

Fine for not wearing seatbelts

Mandatory helmet and liability insurance for bicycle and e-scooter users?

Should the West restrict Islam the same way Islam restricts other religions?

Voting rights of seniors – generational balance or demographic dominance?

Voting rights and living on welfa

Foundations supporting LGBT rights – philanthropy or a tool of a global agenda?