Humanists Online Vancouver discussions for skeptics

WE EASILY SOLVE ALL WORLD PROBLEMS
Politics, gun control, religion, freedom of religion, freedom from religion, freedom to diss religion or support it, Tesla and electric vehicles, current headline-making events, Aunt Tilly's marijuana recipes,,, we discuss whatever you want to discuss...
It's a friendly, happy, fun place to interact with others with many life experiences to share. No formalities, other than letting others speak without interruption.

Note: We usually average 10-15 attendees. We enjoy international participation.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV). Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Photos/Comments that will be removed: Any which violate Meetup's or our standards; unsubstantiated and/or misleading claims/content; this list may not be complete, expect other additions.

Schedule:
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM welcoming and chit-chat
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM vote for topics and discussion (some members often stay until 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM)
Regardless of the attendees listed below we usually have 15-20 attendees since many are not Meetup members and receive updates through our newsletter (feel free to email hovlane2020@gmail.com to subscribe).

Previous topics:
• Are hate speech laws compatible with free speech?
• Should civil servants be allowed to strike?
• Should the head of state/government be allowed to grant pardons?
• What would be a rational immigration policy?
• What are the pros/cons of DEI?
• Should parents be allowed to opt out of childhood vaccines?
• Is diversity our strength?
• Is misogyny a learned behavior or an innate trait?
• Should we have birthright citizenship?
• Can news be unbiased?
• Should protests be allowed in front of legislators' homes?

WE EASILY SOLVE ALL WORLD PROBLEMS
Politics, gun control, religion, freedom of religion, freedom from religion, freedom to diss religion or support it, Tesla and electric vehicles, current headline-making events, Aunt Tilly's marijuana recipes,,, we discuss whatever you want to discuss...
It's a friendly, happy, fun place to interact with others with many life experiences to share. No formalities, other than letting others speak without interruption.

Note: We usually average 10-15 attendees. We enjoy international participation.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV). Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

Photos/Comments that will be removed: Any which violate Meetup's or our standards; unsubstantiated and/or misleading claims/content; this list may not be complete, expect other additions.

Schedule:
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM welcoming and chit-chat
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM vote for topics and discussion (some members often stay until 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM)
Regardless of the attendees listed below we usually have 15-20 attendees since many are not Meetup members and receive updates through our newsletter (feel free to email hovlane2020@gmail.com to subscribe).

Previous topics:
• Are hate speech laws compatible with free speech?
• Should civil servants be allowed to strike?
• Should the head of state/government be allowed to grant pardons?
• What would be a rational immigration policy?
• What are the pros/cons of DEI?
• Should parents be allowed to opt out of childhood vaccines?
• Is diversity our strength?
• Is misogyny a learned behavior or an innate trait?
• Should we have birthright citizenship?
• Can news be unbiased?
• Should protests be allowed in front of legislators' homes?