John Martin, Hong Kong China

How do you measure stupidity? If stupidity is inversely proportional to intelligence then there are
many people that have been born or have become 'totally stupid' (i.e. those in a persistent
vegetative state). If, however, you are expecting answers like 'George W Bush' then you are using an
arbitrary definition of stupidity that may attract some funny responses but is of no objective
meaning.

Max Wurr, Stanmore United Kingdom

A lot of people will probably put George W as the answer to this question, but I think he's
misunderestimated.

Tim Campbell, Wigan UK

Well, obviously, a mentally disabled person with no cognitive ability whatsoever.

Helena, Hastings UK

I would imagine that we're all stupid when we're born.

John, Manchester, UK

I disagree with the definitions of stupid so far. To count as the most 2stupid2 person is surely to be
the person who is the most intelligent but yet nevertheless makes erroneous decisions. For example,
the infamous gentleman who did not sign The Beatles & such...

Paul, Muscat, Oman

COPAS

RED TAPE, WHITE LIES

What would happen to the UK economy if the Government stopped all subsidies, tax breaks etc to
private companies? (no answers)

In the wake of the Guardian/Snowden stories and revelations, your paper and several of your editors
have come under unprecedented attack by the British government. I appreciate that the UK does not
have a "written constitution", but is there truly NOTHING that guarantees freedom of the press in a
nation that is still regarded as a byword for liberty in this world? Or has V FOR VENDETTA become a
reality? (no answers)

If my neighbour flies his camera-equipped nanodrone over my garden, am I entitled to shoot it down?
What if he flies it into my house through an open window? (2 answers)
Why is it not a crime to break manifesto promises? This seems a simple way of making election
manifestos genuinely meaningful documents - and also protecting the democratic process. Some
allowance could be made for changing situations once power has been won, but I don't see general
downside in holding party leaders individually and criminally responsible for broken guarantees.
(one answer)

If one member of staff is allergic to spices should all the other staff members be banned from bringing
in any food containing spices for consumption at work? (one answer)

David Cameron. Why? (5 answers)

Now that the price of both 1st and 2nd class stamps have been increased, for how long may I
continue to use previously purchased stamps marked 1st and 2nd before recipients of my
correspondence are charged "excess postage due"? (4 answers)

When Mrs. Thatcher embarked upon her hard-hitting economic reforms, I seem to recall she had a
group of professional advisers who were well-versed in the study of economics. Is this normal practice
in government, or are the current economic upheavals founded purely on David Cameron's CSE
Grade 2 in Economics? (one answer)

Col Tim Collins and the MOD state that the victimisation of a shellshocked soldier in Jimmy
McGovern's recent tv drama could not have happened. Setting aside evidence to the contrary
(Deepcut, anyone?), brutal though it was, there was a clear logic to Cpl Buckley's argument that
scapegoating serves to maintain morale under fire and ensure that young soldiers are more afraid of
social exclusion than of the enemy. So, if not bullying, what strategies DO armies use to help a
terrified combatant a) build up courage so that s/he does not crack under fire again b) regain the trust
of their comrades? (no answers)

The Irish government recently proposed to distribute free cheese to every family. This reminded me
that some time in the 1980s(?) the UK government gave free butter to every household. Am I
imagining this? If not, when did it happen, and why? (4 answers)

I have often wondered if it is mandatory for broadcasters, journalists, politicians, etc., appearing on
the television, to wear red poppies at this time of year. If it is, who requires it? And if someone were to
refuse, what would happen? (3 answers)

When did the law get changed where bars and pubs no longer need to display their prices for drinks?
Also, when did the law change about cafes and restaurants not being legally obliged to have toilet
facilities on the premises? (no answers)

Given the high cost of incarceration and overcrowding of prisons, why are foreign nationals convicted
in UK courts not immediately deported? (3 answers)

If a policeman fires a Taser at a man holding a gun to his own head, would it make him involuntarily
pull the trigger, and if so, would it be suicide or homicide? (6 answers)

Can supermarkets be liable for the theft of securely locked cycles from their bike bays within the car
parks if there are no liability warning notices apart from for motor vehicles or any security devices, i.e.
CCTV? (no answers)

If the British prime minister wanted to paint his front door a different colour to black would he be
permitted to do this? (3 answers)

When Gordon Brown became Prime Minister, one of his first acts was to publicly fire the Secretary of
Foreign Affairs. This was the sole member of Tony Blair's Cabinet to which he did this. There must
have been a reason. Can anyone explain exactly why he did this? (3 answers)

Why is it that in countries like Britain and the United States voters have to register first, whereas in my
own country every Dutch national over the age of 18 simply receive an invitation to vote, without prior
registration? (5 answers)

Why is it taking Iran so long to build a nuclear reactor when a teenager in Detroit (“ the Radioactive
Boy Scout” ) built one in his backyard in 1995? (3 answers)

How was the Premiership able to argue for the unique exception to tax when a club goes bust?
(one answer)