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  1. Politics (115)
  2. Science / Environment (45)
  3. Health (86)
  4. Media (13)
  1. Sports / Entertainment (24)
  2. Economics (53)
  3. Law (102)
  4. World (16)
  1. Education (50)
  2. Business (13)
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A. POLITICS (115)
  1. "The 2nd amendment... seems to say that people in a Militia should have the right to bear arms. Could this mean that you HAVE to be in a militia to get this freedom? Or does it indicate that you as a citizen have the right to bear arms in order to form a militia if the need would arise?"
    Chris, Nov. 5, 2009
  2. "Is capitalism the best we can do?"
    Lewis, Oct. 31, 2009
  3. "Do you have any knowledge on divorce?"
    Essie, Oct. 30, 2009
  4. "Does gun control work? That is, does restricting the ability to purchase and/or own certain types of firearms reduce rates of murder and other violent crimes? And is it possible to have meaningful gun control without impacting law-abiding citizens who enjoy hunting and target shooting?"
    Tom, Oct. 22, 2009
  5. "Are term limits of politicians good for their constituents?"
    Steve, Oct. 19, 2009
  6. "Has the US usually supported foreign democracies?"
    Steve, Oct. 16, 2009
  7. "Is capitalism the best economic system for promoting freedom?"
    Jeff, Sep. 30, 2009
  8. "Is America a capitalist country?"
    Steve, Sep. 29, 2009
  9. "Is society safer for permitting concealed weapons?"
    Jim, Sep. 23, 2009
  10. "Should top Bush administration officials be charged with war crimes?"
    Jeff, Sep. 21, 2009
  11. "Should the US continue its embargo against Cuba?"
    Tim, Aug. 12, 2009
  12. "Does reverse discrimination improve civil liberties?"
    Charles, July 29, 2009
  13. "The pros-cons for maintaining the Electoral College or having a direct election of the President."
    Mark, July 13, 2009
  14. "The pros-cons for the widespread issuance of permits to carry concealed weapons. Reduced or increased gun-related crimes?"
    Mark, July 13, 2009
  15. "How did our 100 Senators vote? How do our Senators stand on 'input topic' issue?"
    Randy, May 11, 2009
  16. "Are women capable of serving in combat, and if so, should conscripted women be compelled to serve in combat?"
    Chris, Apr. 24, 2009
  17. "Should the United States withdraw our military forces from Afghanistan?"
    Dave, Feb. 1, 2009
  18. "I would love to see your research on gun control."
    Paul, Mar. 26, 2009
  19. "How about adding a topic on use of nonprofits vs. government programs/agencies to provide human services to those in need?"
    C., Mar. 25, 2009
  20. "Should Indian tribal territories be considered sovereign nations?"
    Bob, Mar. 25, 2009
  21. "Are pensions for government employees a good idea?"
    Bob, Mar. 25, 2009
  22. "Should Obama have the right to take the 2nd Amendment away from us?"
    Anonyomous, Mar. 22, 2009
  23. "Should the law prohibit parents from choosing the sex of their child?"
    Steve, Mar. 9, 2009
  24. "I would like to see something on raising the military enlistment age to 21."
    Thea, Mar. 9, 2009
  25. "Should the U.S. government be open to dialogue/ideas on how to support the enactment of an independent ‘Citizens Oversight’ body and the establishment of ‘Direct Democracy’ mechanisms, such as an ‘Electorate Legislative Consortium’ and ‘National Electorate Referendum’ ballot measures to allow all Americans a hand in shaping future legislation?”
    Michael, Feb. 27, 2009
  26. "I would like to suggest a discussion on the benefits of having term limits for our elected officials in Congress."
    Lee, Feb. 25, 2009
  27. "What are the pros and cons of the premptive war doctrine?"
    Thomas, Jan. 22, 2009
  28. "Should the United States, Mexico, and Canada become one country?"
    Victoria, Jan. 18, 2009
  29. "Is the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) involved in drug smuggling?"
    Jeff, Jan. 15, 2009
  30. "Should we loosen up border security between the United States and Canada?"
    Meghan, Jan. 6, 2009
  31. "Should the voting age be lowered?"
    Charlene, Dec. 27, 2008
  32. "Should Genetic Engineering become a more openly discussed and taught topic?"
    Michael, Dec. 11, 2008
  33. "Is the grand-jury system in the US used for political persecution?"
    Jeff, Dec. 4, 2008
  34. "Should John McCain be the individual to resolve Gitmo and it's occupants?"
    Les, Dec. 3, 2008
  35. "Should the definition of a traditional marriage be redefined to include homosexuals?"
    Patrick, Oct. 26, 2008
  36. "Would a constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage make my heterosexual marriage a symbol of intolerance?"
    Fred, Sep. 20, 2008
  37. "Why are elected politicians allowed to take time off work to campaign for re-election?"
    Chris, Aug. 22, 2008
  38. "Is the Boy Scout's policy of excluding gays from their organization good for our children?"
    Steve, June 25, 2008
  39. "Should gun owners be required to have insurance similar to car owners?"
    Terra, June 8, 2008
  40. "Should the US abolish the electoral college? Should the entire voting system be re-hauled, including abolishment of the two-party system, automatic run-offs amongst candidates, and public funding for campaigns?"
    Pudge, May 10, 2008
  41. "Beijing Olympics: How should the situation be handled?"
    K, May 1, 2008
  42. "Is our Government doing anything to protect our innocent and precious children?"
    Mary, Apr. 24, 2008
  43. "Should states ban smoking in cars to protect children form the harmful effects of secondhand smoke?"
    Linda, Mar. 23, 2008
  44. "Was the Federal Government negligent in its response to Hurricane Katrina?"
    Jeff, Mar. 14, 2008
  45. "Should the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and Animal Liberation Front (ALF) be considered terrorist organizations?"
    Jeff, Mar. 5, 2008
  46. "Does current airport security go against our civil liberites?"
    Hanxi, Feb. 27, 2008
  47. "Have the wars the US has started been for democracy?"
    Steve, Feb. 22, 2008
  48. "Should the Boy Scouts continue to keep gays and non believers out of their organization?"
    Steve, Feb. 19, 2008
  49. "Is it time for a new Constitutional Convention to address issues that may need reform in our current constitution?"
    Stuart, Feb. 14, 2008
  50. "U.S. mitigating international conflicts?"
    Samantha, Feb. 8, 2008
  51. "What is more important in a President, being honest or being competent?"
    Steve, Dec. 10, 2007
  52. "Should political campaigns be publicly financed?"
    Steve, Dec. 5, 2007
  53. "Should gays be allowed to serve in the U.S. military?"
    Tracey, Nov. 20, 2007
  54. "Is America winning the global war on terror?"
    Tracey, Nov. 20, 2007
  55. "Is U.S. doing enough to care for our veterans?"
    Steve, Nov. 11, 2007
  56. "I'd love to see you guys put something together on whether or not Bush and Cheney should be impeached."
    Adam, Nov. 7, 2007
  57. "Is it socially responsible for us to force our moral beliefs on others?"
    Daniel, Oct. 24, 2007
  58. "Has the War on Drugs been a success or failure?"
    Joe, Oct. 16, 2007
  59. "Can moral values and ethical behavior be 'legislated'?"
    Bill, Oct. 3, 2007
  60. "What are the pros and cons of a (looming) attack by the USA and Israel on Iran (Syria and Hezbollah in Libanon)?"
    Jan, Sep. 28, 2007
  61. "Should the United States embrace free trade or protectionism?"
    Don, Sep. 1, 2007
  62. "Iraq, what should the US do now?"
    John, Aug. 28, 2007
  63. "Should it [the US Postal Service] be deleted and we select private companies to handle it or?"
    Lisa, Aug. 17, 2007
  64. "Should a new military draft be implemented?"
    Eric, July 26, 2007
  65. "Referendum-based government?"
    Rob, July 23, 2007
  66. "What are the pros and cons of interracial relationships?"
    Cari, July 13, 2007
  67. "Could you please compare a socialized national health service vs. private health care insurance?"
    Anson, July 11, 2007
  68. "Should America have a national language?"
    Anonymous, June 11, 2007
  69. "Is keeping Americans from going to Cuba good for America?"
    Steve, June 5, 2007
  70. "Why is the average American so detached from our democratic government?"
    Jack, May 24, 2007
  71. "Holistic Government?"
    Mike, May 8, 2007
  72. "Amnesty for illegal immigrants?"
    Betty, May 3, 2007
  73. "Is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) good for America?"
    Steve, Apr. 9, 2007
  74. "What are the pros and cons of welfare reform?"
    Rudolph, Mar. 28, 2007
  75. "Is the Cuban Embargo good for America?"
    Todd, Mar. 26, 2007
  76. "Should the U.S. require mandatory voting?"
    Anonymous, Mar. 15, 2007
  77. "Should the voting age be altered?"
    Anonymous, Mar. 15, 2007
  78. "Is Al Qaeda a terrorist organization?"
    Todd, Feb. 28, 2007
  79. "Is the use of torture appropriate for the United States?"
    Steve, Feb. 20, 2007
  80. "If the draft is ever reinstated should women be included?"
    Joan, Dec. 24, 2006
  81. "Local, state and federal handling of Katrina."
    Dave, Dec. 21, 2006
  82. "Should D.C. residents have full representation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives?"
    Sam, Nov. 22, 2006
  83. "Are multilateral efforts beneficial to US interests?"
    Alissa, Oct. 24, 2006
  84. "Is it Ok to tell 18 year olds they are responsible enough to go to war and kill or maybe be killed but tell them they are not responsible enough to drink alcohol?"
    Jeremy, Oct. 13, 2006
  85. "What are appropriate roles for the National Guard: overseas combat, disaster relief, border security, abolishment?"
    Aaron, Oct. 12, 2006
  86. "Is the war in Iraq keeping terrorism away from the U.S.?"
    Alicia, Oct. 12, 2006
  87. "Should a woman be deemed okay for U.S. President?"
    Jessica, Sep. 15, 2006
  88. "Should the United States federal government establish a policy substansially increasing the number of persons serving in one or more of the following national service programs: AmeriCorps, Citizen Corps, Senior corps, Peace Corps, Learn and Serve America, Armed Forces?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 29, 2006
  89. "Should the government provide healthcare to its people?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 25, 2006
  90. "Should reparations be paid to the descendants of American slaves?"
    Larry, July 31, 2006
  91. Is regime change good for America?"
    Steve, June 12, 2006
  92. "Should NATO be significantly reformed or abolished?"
    Anonymous, June 11, 2006
  93. "Should the U.S. require mandatory national service?"
    Aaron, June 5, 2006
  94. "Should America be a patriarchal society?"
    Judith, May 1, 2006
  95. "Are Spanish Americans at a disadvantage in the U.S.?"
    Nikita, Mar. 15, 2006
  96. "Should Harriet Tubman be honored with a National Holiday in her memory?"
    Sue, Feb. 28, 2006
  97. "Should a wall be constructed on the USA/Mexico border to combat illegal immigration to the U.S.?"
    Stephen, Dec. 21, 2005
  98. "Should the U.N. replace the U.S. in Iraq?"
    Pop, Dec. 3, 2005
  99. "Should the United States and its allies withdraw from Iraq as soon as logistically feasible or should their presence be continued until the resistance to their presence subsides?"
    Carolyn, Nov. 13, 2005
  100. "Should the United States support the International Criminal Court?"
    Ariella, Nov. 3, 2005
  101. "Should we honor the Muslim stamp?"
    Kelly, Sep. 27, 2005
  102. "To what degree should elected officials be responsible for deception to the public?"
    Victoria, June 17, 2005
  103. "Is Arnold Schwarzenegger an effective governor?"
    Skylar, May 26, 2005
  104. "Should closeted politicians who vote in favor of anti-gay discriminatory policies be 'outed'?"
    Paul, Apr. 14, 2005
  105. "Do American politicians unfairly make decisions that favor their political party to the detriment of society, and if so, are citizens' complaints of this practice ignored?"
    Paul, Apr. 11, 2005
  106. "Should there be a National health care system?"
    Judith, Mar. 3, 2005
  107. "How should America respond to the illegal immigrant?"
    Judith, Mar. 3, 2005
  108. "Is Iran a threat to the US? Should Iran be attacked by a 'Coalition of the Willing' (US, Israel, & Micronesia perhaps)?"
    Safieh, Feb. 11, 2005
  109. "Immigration - Open or closed borders and the issues surrounding each?"
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  110. "Health care - The system, the costs and how to fix it."
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  111. "Should the Electoral College be abolished?"
    Scott, Oct. 31, 2004
  112. "Should the United States adopt a single-payer health plan along the lines of the one in Canada?"
    Michael, Aug. 2, 2004
  113. "Is the U.N. good for America?"
    Steve, June 23, 2004
  114. "Do you agree with California Governor in having compacts for expanding casino slots with Indian tribes for improving the revenues of the state or his Lt. Governor who is worried about '..impact of large scale gambling on the social, educational and economic profile of Nevada citizens, which are substantially attributable to pervasive influence of gambling.'"
    K.L., June 22, 2004
  115. "Should U.S. elections be conducted using electronic voting machines?"
    Steve, Mar. 2004
B. SCIENCE / ENVIRONMENT (45)
  1. "Are rechargeable battereries smart to use?"
    Steve, Nov. 4, 2009
  2. "I am completing a social justice project and the topic I chose is increasing awareness on organ and tissue donation. I am doing a seminar class with... a debate about whether or not it is good for people to be organ donors."
    Rochelle, Nov. 3, 2009
  3. "Are the signs of the Zodiac actual predictors of people personalities?"
    Steve, Oct. 20, 2009
  4. "How about a forum of... environmental cost/benefit analysis?"
    Ray, Oct. 15, 2009
  5. "I am trying to find out the pros and cons on a Temtrol airhandler that's going to be used with a Trane chiller. Are they compatiable with each other?"
    Ronnie, Oct. 7, 2009
  6. "Should old growth logging be banned?"
    Jeff, Sep. 21, 2009
  7. "Should Native American sacred sites be protected from development?"
    Jeff, Sep. 21, 2009
  8. "Does screaming at kids motivate them?"
    Steve, Sep. 9, 2009
  9. "What are the benefits/downsides to genetic engineering and cloning? Why would it be beneficial or harmful?"
    Corey, Sep. 6, 2009
  10. "Is population control (birth control methods, and probably abortion and euthanasia) a desirable solution for the Green / ecological movement?"
    Josée, Sep. 2, 2009
  11. "If there's a possibility to achieve propulsion in vehicles without the use of any fuel, would ProCon.org be willing to explore such a theory?"
    Guy, May 21, 2009
  12. "Can you make a page about oil drilling in ANWR (the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)?"
    Dexter, Feb. 17, 2009
  13. "Should the genetic engineering of humans, plants, and animals be pursued?"
    Jeff, Dec. 30, 2008
  14. "Is there a pedophilia gene?"
    Bob, Nov. 21, 2008
  15. "Have/are the US oil companies been exploiting all the tracts they have rights to in the US?"
    Steve, July 15, 2008
  16. "So called 'Bottle Bills' vary a great deal from state to state. What are the advantages vs. disadvantages of the mandatory recycling of beverage containers? (Mandatory in that a deposit must be paid up front.)"
    Randy, May 28, 2008
  17. "Should citizens be held responsible by the government for their individual carbon use? Should fossil fuels be rationed?"
    Pudge, May 10, 2008
  18. "Should mountaintop removal (a method of coal-mining) be banned?"
    Maggie, Mar. 24, 2008
  19. "Should plasma technology be used to treat municipal waste?"
    Steve, Feb. 22, 2008
  20. "Can desalinization be a smart alternative to water shortages?"
    Steve, Feb. 20, 2008
  21. "Should research into human cloning be supported and funded by the governments of the world?"
    Jon, Jan. 2, 2008
  22. "Should vivisection still be taking place in the 21st century?"
    Valerie, May 25, 2007
  23. "Which alternative auto fuels (such as ethanol, etc.), if any, should be used?"
    Steve, Apr. 16, 2007
  24. "What are the pros and cons of our current animal conservation laws?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  25. "What are the pros and cons of using wind power?"
    Brett, Nov. 27, 2006
  26. "What are the pros and cons of the erosion control methods to protect barrier islands?"
    Paige, Nov. 20, 2006
  27. "Should we vaporize our trash at high temperatures to try to avoid pollution?"
    Steve, Sep. 26, 2006
  28. "Would the U.S. switching to alternative energy sources end Global Warming?"
    Priscilla, Sep. 12, 2006
  29. "Should DDT be allowed back into the environment?"
    Rafi, May 23, 2006
  30. "Why can't the U.S.grow all it's own energy, such as growing enough corn to make ethanol?"
    Chris, Feb. 26, 2006
  31. "Should the Space Shuttle still be flying?"
    Jim, Jan. 29, 2006
  32. "Is the 'peak oil' theory valid?"
    Matthew, Jan. 23, 2006
  33. "Is technology training us to demand instant gratification and making the world too fast?"
    Stephen, Dec. 21, 2005
  34. "Is there an oil shortage?"
    Steve, Oct. 5, 2005
  35. "Is Intelligent Design science?"
    Jim, Aug. 8, 2005
  36. "If all the wonderfully brilliant scientific minds [and] at least one government on this earth became committed to the premise that we need to clean it up [nuclear waste], stop global warming, save our natural resources, and save our ozone; will they not have the capability to quickly [find] a 100% safe means of neutralizing and/or disposing of nuclear waste?"
    Pernin, Mar. 4, 2005
  37. "Energy independence - What do we need, where do we get it and at what cost?"
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  38. "Embryonic Stem Cell Research?"
    Lauren, Jan. 22, 2005
  39. "Is there an environmental threat to human society?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  40. "Is industrial development sustainable within the context of the environmental constraints?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  41. "Is the climate warming?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  42. "What will be the effect of global warming?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  43. "Does the Kyoto Protocol effectively address the carbon emissions/global warming issue?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  44. "Should the U.S. ratify the Kyoto Protocol?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
  45. "Would the McCain-Liebermann bill be effective in reducing carbon emissions?"
    Griffin, Oct. 23, 2004
C. HEALTH (86)
  1. "How about some pros and cons as to whether to get the H1N1 vaccine? Is it safe? Will you definately get the virus if you do not take this vaccine?"
    Fred, Oct. 30, 2009
  2. "Is there a credible link between childhood vaccines and autism?  Are vaccines safe?"
    Terri, Oct. 28, 2009
  3. "Should we eat meat?"
    Kamy, Oct. 13, 2009
  4. "Should babies be vaccinated?"
    Steve, Oct. 1, 2009
  5. "Should the federal government provide a public option for health insurance?"
    Steve, Sep. 24, 2009
  6. "Are Americans healthier than citizens of other developed countries?"
    Relic, Sep. 21, 2009
  7. "Is health care better in the United States than in other developed countries?"
    Relic, Sep. 21, 2009
  8. "Should there be a junk food tax?"
    Kamy, Aug. 24, 2009
  9. "Do you have information regarding forced swine flu vaccinations this Fall?"
    Chris, Aug. 22, 2009
  10. "Is a vegetarian diet better than a diet with meat?"
    Tim, Aug. 12, 2009
  11. "Is veganism healthy?"
    Tim, Aug. 12, 2009
  12. "Is obesity a disease?"
    Tim, Aug. 12, 2009
  13. "Is bottled water better than tap water?"
    Jeff, Aug. 6, 2009
  14. "Could we shift purchasing health care insurance from an employer responsibility to a car insurance or life insurance model with everyone purchasing their own? If so, how could we help those with preexisting conditions or high risk get coverage?"
    Lelah, July 17, 2009
  15. "I would like for you to do an article on sexual education. I have used this topic in the past and it is difficult to find many pros and cons."
    Meghan, July 16, 2009
  16. "I would like to add another request for pro/con regarding Health Care Reform - Nationalized/Universal/Single Health Care vs private insurers (and maybe the possible spectrum in between)."
    Chris, May 19, 2009
  17. "I would like to ask if soft veggies and fruit are as good in a blender as in a juicer."
    Terry, May 15, 2009
  18. "I would love to see you address the topic of single payer health coverage."
    Jacob, May 13, 2009
  19. "I think some pro/con on child nudism/naturism should be mentioned."
    Anonymous, Mar. 30, 2009
  20. "Are antibacterial products more harmful than helpful?"
    Jessica, Mar. 17, 2009
  21. "What are the pros and cons to the US switching to universal healthcare and how will it effect the generation just coming out of and still in high school when they join the work force?"
    Taylor, Mar. 17, 2009
  22. "Should doctors be allowed to profit from the products they prescribe?"
    Matthew, Mar. 11, 2009
  23. "Should advertising prescription drugs on television be allowed?"
    Steve, Feb. 2, 2009
  24. "What are the dangers/benefits of prescription drugs online?"
    Debbie, Jan. 28, 2009
  25. "What are the pros and cons of expired meds and vitamins?"
    Darlene, Jan. 6, 2009
  26. "What are the pros and cons for smoking in public places?"
    Chris, Dec. 8, 2008
  27. "Do diets work? Which ones work best?"
    Steve, Nov. 10, 2008
  28. "Does the US have the best health care system?"
    Steve, Oct. 30, 2008
  29. "Are liquid vitamins better for you than vitamins in tablet or softgel form?"
    Gary, Oct. 22, 2008
  30. "What are the pros and cons of home birth?"
    Michelle, Oct. 8, 2008
  31. "What is the best known treatment for breast cancer?"
    Paul, Oct. 8, 2008
  32. "Should sales of tobacco be legal?"
    Steve, Sep. 18, 2008
  33. "I think that a useful topic would be artificial sweeteners, particularly the newest popular one, Splenda (tm)."
    EB, May 31, 2008
  34. "Is it healthy to eat 'Fat Free' foods?"
    Laura, May 20, 2008
  35. "Should needle exchange programs be allowed/legalized?"
    Destiny, May 15, 2008
  36. "Should drug companies be required to provide drugs at low cost to fight AIDS?"
    Amy, Apr. 13, 2008
  37. "Is it normal for married people to have affairs?"
    Steve, Apr. 8, 2008
  38. "Are eggs healthy to eat?"
    Jeff, Mar. 18, 2008
  39. "Are cell phones a danger to a users health?"
    Steve, Mar. 3, 2008
  40. "What are the pros and cons of alcoholism and drug addiction classification as a disease?"
    Gary, Feb. 29, 2008
  41. "Does the measles/mumps/rubella inoculation cause autism?"
    Kathie, Feb. 23, 2008
  42. "Should cigarettes, that kill over 1 million people a year, continue to be legally sold?"
    Steve, Feb. 20, 2008
  43. "Nationalized Health Care?"
    James, Feb. 11, 2008
  44. "Should tobacco use in the U.S. be banned as it is in several other countries?"
    Kyle, Jan. 9, 2008
  45. "Why is female circumcision considered barbaric while male circumcision is routinely performed?"
    Tamara, Jan. 7, 2008
  46. "Which country has the better health care system, USA, Canada, France, or ... ?"
    Steve, Dec. 7, 2007
  47. "Should health subjects be taught k-12 and in a much better curriculum?"
    Anonymous, Nov. 1, 2007
  48. "What are the Pro's and Con's of mandatory HIV testing for correctional inmates? What is the current presidents stance on mandatory HIV testing for correctional inmates?"
    Anonymous, Oct. 22, 2007
  49. "Has the Americans with Disabilities Act been a success or failure?"
    Joe, Oct. 16, 2007
  50. "In a nationalized health care system, what balance should be maintained between the needs of the few (expensive treatment, % of chance of success), vs. the needs of the many/govt ($ per person spent, budgetary)?"
    Tele, Oct. 6, 2007
  51. "Is bottled water healthier than tap water?"
    Steve, July 27, 2007
  52. "Is public nudity (at Brattleboro, VT or at the beach) bad?"
    Steve, May 29, 2007
  53. "What are the effects of Electrical Magnetic Fields on our health?"
    Cheryl, May 23, 2007
  54. "Is food irradiation a good method to extend shelf life and eliminate the need for harmful additives and salt used for preservation purposes?"
    Russell, May 4, 2007
  55. "Is today's parenting effecting the teen depression of today or is it our already set social standards?"
    "Why is it people can have children and be married before being allowed to drink?"
    "Is the pressure and law to not drink before the age of 21 driving teens to drink?"
    R.K., Apr. 11, 2007
  56. "Should mothers be to blame for childhood morbid obesity?"
    Misty, Mar. 22, 2007
  57. "Does giving some fish meat that contains mercury to a child constitute child endangerment?"
    Marcus, Mar. 17, 2007
  58. "What are the pros and cons of nudist lifestyles"
    David, Mar. 13, 2007
  59. "Should Sexual Education be taught in High Schools?"
    Jonathan, Mar. 11, 2007
  60. "What are the pros and cons of our programs for alcoholics?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  61. "Which is better, holistic medicine or doctors?"
    Alyx, Jan. 29, 2007
  62. "What are the pros and cons with organ procurement after cardiac death?"
    Angela, Feb. 17, 2007
  63. "Are models today too skinny and are they setting a bad example for teenagers?"
    Lammie, Feb. 16, 2007
  64. "What are the pros and cons of the new HPV vaccine?"
    Slusher, Feb. 12, 2007
  65. "What are the pros and cons of a pacemaker/defibrillator?"
    Rebecca, Feb. 9, 2007
  66. "What are the pros and cons of circumcision?"
    Anonymous, Dec. 13, 2006
  67. "Given all the people selling drugs, why are their so few drug addicts?"
    Sym, Nov. 28, 2006
  68. "What are the pros and cons to being sexual abstinent?"
    Anonymous, Nov. 21, 2006
  69. "Should hospital campuses be completely smoke-free?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 16, 2006
  70. "Is there an obesity epidemic in America?"
    Jessie, July 9, 2006
  71. "Should public high schools be allowed to pass out contraceptives to students without the consent of parents?"
    Jennifer, July 6, 2006
  72. "Is sex good for old people?"
    Steve, June 12, 2006
  73. "Cooking with Microwave Ovens...low risk, no risk or positively carcinogenic?"
    Regan, Apr. 25, 2006
  74. "Should children be first on organ transplant lists?"
    Zach, Apr. 14, 2006
  75. "Should human population be controlled?"
    Michael, Jan. 24, 2006
  76. "Can vaccines cause autism or other neurological problems?"
    Anonymous, Jan. 23, 2006
  77. "Should stores sell over-the-counter HIV tests like pregnancy tests?"
    Denise, Dec. 22, 2005
  78. "What are the pros and cons for smoking in public places?"
    Laura, Dec. 4, 2005
  79. "Do childhood inoculations cause autism?"
    Susan, Nov. 2, 2005
  80. "Is it natural to have surrogate mothers?"
    Whitney, Sep. 23, 2005
  81. "Should fast food restaurants be blamed for Americans becoming obese?"
    Monica, Apr. 6, 2005
  82. "Are GM foods safe?"
    Judith, Mar. 3, 2005
  83. "Are genetically altered crops good for America?"
    Margo, Feb. 1, 2005
  84. "Abortion - When does life really begin?"
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  85. "Are cell phones dangerous?"
    Steve, Jan. 12, 2005
  86. "Is vegetarianism a healthy diet?"
    Dan, Oct. 12, 2004
D. MEDIA (13)
  1. "Can journalistic minimum requirements be imposed without breaking free speech?"
    Marcus, Sep. 21, 2009
  2. "If it's possible, a topic on the responsibility of users and providers of social networking sites, i.e. facebook and myspace."
    Corey, July 13, 2009
  3. "What are the pros and cons of employers (businesses) using social networking sites as a way to learn about employees habits. Is this a good way to determine a person's attitude in the workplace or is this an invasion of privacy?"
    Stella, Jan. 29, 2009
  4. "What are the pros and cons of media concentration?"
    Kimberly, Aug. 15, 2008
  5. "Is the general population today, a more 'well informed citizenry' than it had been in 1787?"
    Don, Sep. 1, 2007
  6. "Is the media doing enough to protect people from internet predators?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  7. "What are the pros and cons of our current homeless policies ?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  8. "Is there a (liberal or conservative) bias in the media?"
    Lance, July 17, 2006
  9. "Is the mass media creating a dysfunctional culture in America?"
    Kenji, Apr. 12, 2006
  10. "Does the media work against the best interests of the American people?"
    Sarah, Mar. 26, 2006
  11. "Should the media be held responsible for the alarming rise in eating disorders among our youth?"
    Lisa, Mar. 11, 2006
  12. "Does alcohol marketing impact underage alcohol use?"
    Carlos, Jan. 31, 2006
  13. "Should news media devote equal attention to all people?"
    Larry, Jan. 30, 2006
E. SPORTS / ENTERTAINMENT (24)
  1. "Should music be made legally available on the internet for free?"
    Nick, Oct. 1, 2009
  2. "Is pornography harmful to women?"
    Nick, Oct. 1, 2009
  3. "Do instant replay and video challenge systems make sports better for fans and athletes?"
    Tracey, Sep. 21, 2009
  4. "Should there be a salary cap in baseball?"
    Dinara, Aug. 12, 2009
  5. "Should a playoff system replace the BCS ratings in college football?"
    Dinara, Aug. 12, 2009
  6. "Should cities use tax money to pay for large stadiums to draw professional sports teams to the city?"
    Dinara, Aug. 12, 2009
  7.  "Is hosting the Olympics a net benefit for a city?"
    Dinara, Aug. 12, 2009
  8. "Should the government limit the amount of video games people play?"
    Wil, May 13, 2009
  9. "I am teaching a sports marketing class and would appreciate a pro/con discussion on the use of public financing for private sport stadiums."
    Jerry, Apr. 28, 2009
  10. "Is it fair for baseball to still have an antitrust exemption?"
    Steve, Apr. 15, 2009
  11. "What does everyone think about zoo animals? Is it a good or bad thing?"
    Beth, Mar. 30, 2009
  12. "Should college athletes be paid and/or allowed to seek endorsements?"
    Daniel, Nov. 12, 2008
  13. "Is hip-hop corrupting our youth."
    Jason, Sep. 15, 2008
  14. "I would like to know the pros and cons of a nightclub/lounge/bar and what roll it plays on the local businesses and the people. Does it serve any good?"
    Binh, Feb. 27, 2008
  15. "Should boxing be abolished?"
    Zdithyad, Jan. 9, 2008
  16. "Should films that depict tobacco smoking receive an 'R' rating?"
    Melissa, Sep. 9, 2007
  17. "College Football: playoffs or current bowl system?"
    Dave, Dec. 21, 2006
  18. "Do harsher restrictions need to be placed on sports athletes to eliminate drug usage?"
    Ian, Oct. 19, 2006
  19. "Should high school athletes be allowed to be recruited by professional franchises before their college eligibility expires?"
    Jordan, Mar. 13, 2006
  20. "Should the use of steroids in sports be allowed?"
    John Small, WLPO radio, Feb. 26, 2006
  21. "Is the Hip-Hop/Rap Nation corrupting our youth?"
    Stephen, Dec. 21, 2005
  22. "Is violence in video games directly correlated to the violence in today's children in the American society?"
    Aaron, Sep. 6, 2005
  23. "Should athletes in high school be able to play more than one sport per season?"
    Kurt, Jan. 4, 2006
  24. "Are professional athletes overpaid?"
    Jordan, Feb. 21, 2005
F. ECONOMICS (53)
  1. "Has NAFTA been a success?"
    Nick, Oct. 1, 2009
  2. "Should the US get rid of daylight saving time?"
    Tracey, Sep. 21, 2009
  3. "What is the real effect of minimum wage increases?"
    Reed, July, 24, 2009
  4. "Does the Federal (national) debt include bonds? I know bonds are 'insured' but I am concerned that if they are not included in the total of the national debt. Are they looked at as a debt that does not have to be paid back?"
    Kay, July 17, 2009
  5. "I would like to see a Pro/Con analysis of child day care vs. family/home child care. Paid day-care seems to be what 90% percent of US parents chose. What about parents in other economically/socially advanced countries?"
    Randy, May 7, 2009
  6. "Is the system of economic interdependence (free trade, globalization, etc.) the best model to follow for the global economy?"
    Mark, Apr. 28, 2009
  7. "How about investigating why businesses, insurance companies, etc. are being allowed to use your credit rating to determine your employment status, insurance rates, and so on."
    Dawn, Mar. 25, 2009
  8. "Almost all economic ills today can be traced back to one single and incredible concept. Paper money. Your topic of the decade is: the gold standard."
    Kenneth, Feb. 18, 2009
  9. "I would like to see 'Reagononimcs' or the trickle-down theory of economics discussed."
    Bryan, Dec. 5, 2008
  10. "Any chance you could create another mini-site on the credit card (consumer debt) players and how they are sliding $1 Trillion of consumer debt into default rates?"
    Ralph, Dec. 3, 2008
  11. "As the Dow goes up, does crime tend to go down?"
    Steve, Oct. 27, 2008
  12. "What alternatives could be employed to rectify the economy, other than the proposed $700 billion bailout?"
    Stephanie, Oct. 1, 2008
  13. "What are the pros and cons of the proposed $700 billion Wall Street bailout and what does it mean to folks who hope they still have jobs next week?"
    Nancy, Sep. 30, 2008
  14. "Is the distribution of Americans' wages in line with the laws of economics or are they distorted? Is there anything keeping them lower/higher than where they would be in a 'free system'?"
    Fred, Sep. 19, 2008
  15. "Balancing the federal budget long-term, and ultimately paying off the federal debt."
    James, Sep. 12, 2008
  16. "Privatization of water rights."
    Steve, Aug. 19, 2008
  17. "Do US and foreign corporations doing business in the US pay their fair share of US income taxes?"
    Steve, Aug. 13, 2008
  18. "Should the cap on social security taxes be eliminated so that everyone pays on their entire income?"
    Terra, June 8, 2008
  19. "Flat Tax vs. Current Tax System."
    Jessica, May 21, 2008
  20. "Does crime tend to go down when the economy tends stronger?"
    Steve, Mar. 31, 2008
  21. "Pro's/con's of new mega home development in suburban communities."
    Georgia, Jan. 22, 2008
  22. "Should retirees have to pay taxes on their social security checks?"
    Claude, Jan. 5, 2008
  23. "Should the U.S. Congress continue to be exempt from insider trading laws?"
    Steve, Sep. 24, 2007
  24. "Does subsidized housing really help people or give them more reason to be lazy?"
    Brittany, Sep. 20, 2007
  25. "Is corporate CEO pay excessive?"
    Melissa, Sep. 9, 2007
  26. "NAFTA pro-con?"
    Melissa, Sep. 9, 2007
  27. "What are the pros and cons of gas prices?"
    Lisa, June 5, 2007
  28. "Are our tax codes too complicated? (per Forbes April 23, 2007 chart on page 28)"
    Steve, May 7, 2007
  29. "Globalization."
    Betty, May 3, 2007
  30. "Would the legalization of long term illegal immigrants and the creation of a guest worker program help or hurt the American economy?"
    Rudolph, Mar. 28, 2007
  31. "Flat Tax vs. Current Tax System."
    Dave, Dec. 21, 2006
  32. "Should the current 'profits' for Social Security be counted as income of the U.S. when calculating the U.S.deficit or surplus?"
    Steve, Feb. 18, 2007
  33. "The Penny: phase it out or keep it?"
    Dave, Dec. 21, 2006
  34. "Should the design of U.S. bills be changed so that blind people can tell them apart?"
    Lynn, Nov. 29, 2006
  35. "Is eminent domain to promote private enterprise good?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 25, 2006
  36. "Should prisoners pay back the state after their release?"
    Linda, July 11, 2006
  37. "Would the legalization of long term illegal immigrants and the creation of a guest worker program help or hurt the American economy?"
    Jay, May 1, 2006
  38. "Should the United States federal government pay off the national debt?"
    Jennifer, Apr. 17, 2006
  39. "Should minimum wage be at a level in which one could survive sufficiently?"
    Welton, Mar. 23, 2006
  40. "Should the government give farm subsidies?"
    John Small, WLPO radio, Feb. 26, 2006
  41. "Should the U.S. continue to borrow money to finance our consumer economy or should the government redirect the economy for fiscal conservatism?"
    Anonymous, Feb. 11, 2006
  42. "Are welfare benefits a fair use of taxpayer dollars?"
    Kristi, Feb. 7, 2006
  43. "Should oil be priced in American dollars or euros?"
    Carlos, Jan. 31, 2006
  44. "Is the Fair Tax a good idea?"
    Josh, Jan. 29, 2006
  45. "Should "rent control" be permitted in a free market system?"
    Anonymous, Jan. 27, 2006
  46. "Could 'The Great Depression' have been prevented?"
    Jamie, Sep. 28, 2005
  47. "Is globalization good for America?"
    Judith, Mar. 3, 2005
  48. "Should Social Security be changed?"
    Judith, Mar. 3, 2005
  49. "What are the pros and cons of private accounts for social security reform?"
    Patricia, Jan. 18, 2005
  50. "Are you going to cover the deficit and the country's economy?"
    Richard, Oct. 13, 2004
  51. "What are the costs and benefits of globalization?"
    Dan, Oct. 12, 2004
  52. "Should our Government employees and legislators have to live with the same benefits as the taxpayers (i.e. Social Security, Fat Government pensions, etc.)?"
    Michael, May 15, 2004
  53. "Is the out-sourcing of jobs to other countries good for America?"
    Steve, Mar. 2004
G. LAW (102)
  1. "How about a forum of property rights and regulatory takings?"
    Ray, Oct. 15, 2009
  2. "Should network neutrality proposals be adopted?"
    Nick, Oct. 1, 2009
  3. "Is it sustainable to keep existing copyright laws in the Internet Age?"
    Marcus, Apr. 23, 2009
  4. "Should President Obama ask a Federal Judge to dismiss the case against Bush Admin on illegal use of wiretaps?"
    Cathy, Apr. 14, 2009
  5. "Should pot/some drugs, even LSD, be legal in the state of California only, to protect the cultural legacy of the 70's?"
    Chris, Mar. 30, 2009
  6. "Should drugs be legalized in the US?"
    Cathy, Mar. 30, 2009
  7. "Do you think juveniles are just as capable of commiting violent crimes like adults?"
    Mahnoor, Mar. 17, 2009
  8. "Do you believe there should be an age limit for being tried as adults?"
    Mahnoor, Mar. 17, 2009
  9. "Vigilantism?"
    Peter, Mar. 6, 2009
  10. "Should the United States submit to the jurisdiction of an
    international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity?"
    Mauricio, Dec. 16, 2008
  11. "Should juveniles who commit violent crimes be tried as adults?"
    Stephen, Dec. 4, 2008
  12. "Should the exclusionary rule be repealed?"
    Andrew, Nov. 12, 2008
  13. "Are the Constitution and the Bill of Rights 'living documents'?"
    Chris, Aug. 18, 2008
  14.  "Should marijuana be legalized and regulated?"
    Pudge, May 10, 2008
  15. "Should all convicted sex offenders be required to provide their home addresses to local, state and/or federal officials after they have served their full sentences?"
    Pudge, May 10, 2008
  16. "Should polygamy be legal between consenting adults?"
    Anonymous, Apr. 22, 2008
  17. "What are the pros and cons of the insanity defense?"
    Ellen, Apr. 8, 2008
  18. Isn't it about time to add Native Americans to the 'melting pot' that is America, and eliminate the separate nation system?"
    Errol, Mar. 4, 2008
  19. "When the stock market goes down does crime tend to go up?"
    Steve, Jan. 9, 2008
  20. "Should the U.S. become a member of the International Criminal Court?"
    Tamara, Jan. 7, 2008
  21. "Should the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals be broken up into two circuits?"
    Abigail, Dec. 4, 2007
  22. "Should we spend another trillion dollars on the 'War on Drugs' or should we consider changing our cops 'n robbers approach to a more legalized and regulated one?"
    Bill, Sep. 17, 2007
  23. "What are the pros and cons of the 'Three Strikes Law' in California?"
    Jennifer, Sep. 13, 2007
  24. "Is 'Habeas corpus' good for America?"
    Steve, July 1, 2007
  25. "Should Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence be upheld or overturned?"
    Todd, May 18, 2007
  26. "Should animals have rights defined in and protected by Constitution and enforced by other legal Acts?"
    Jan, May 3, 2007
  27. "Should the federal government ban the sale of semiautomatic weapons like those used in the Virginia tech killings?"
    Rob, Apr. 18, 2007
  28. "Should books be censored, either in schools or in general?"
    Jessica, Apr. 3, 2007
  29. "Should there be mandatory prosecution of the clergy in all child sexual abuse cases?"
    Maresa, Mar. 17, 2007
  30. "Does society have the right to ban consensual sex between adult siblings or cousins?"
    Joe, Mar. 12, 2007
  31. "What are the pros and cons of the current laws protecting children on the internet?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  32. "What are the pros and cons of the foster care system?"
    Lideya, Feb. 4, 2007
  33. "Should we have the right to hunt or not to hunt?"
    Steven, Dec. 9, 2006
  34. "Should same sex couples be able to adopt children?"
    Taneisha, Nov. 15, 2006
  35. "Does anti-semitism exist without government or other societal recognition that it is a serious problem?
    Are hate crime laws that cover a range of prejudicial acts inadequate in dealing with anti-semitism?"
    Danielle, Oct. 3, 2006
  36. "Does legal prostitution reduce crime?"
    Steve, Oct. 3, 2006
  37. Should we ban smoking in public places?"
    Sheniqe, Sep. 22, 2006
  38. "Should there be more regulation of pornography on the internet in order to prevent minors from viewing such material."
    JC, Sep. 19, 2006
  39. "Should people be required to show photo identification in order to vote?"
    James, Sep. 12, 2006
  40. "Should illegal immigrants have less rights than citizens?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 25, 2006
  41. "Should U.S. prisoners be put to work as soldiers?"
    Anonymous, Aug. 7, 2006
  42. "What are the cons and pros on the execution of minors?"
    Jessica, July 28, 2006
  43. "Do legal abortions cut crime?"
    Steve, July 19, 2006
  44. "Should the driving age for teens be raised to 18?"
    Mildred, July 16, 2006
  45. "Should electronic tracking devices be placed in driver's licenses and school identification cards?"
    Erin, June 12, 2006
  46. "Should physicians have a role in military interrogations?"
    Clyde, June 8, 2006
  47. "Do animal cruelty laws pertain to animal testing?"
    Richard, May 19, 2006
  48. "Should sleepwalking be used as a criminal defense?"
    Amy, May 17, 2006
  49. "Should there be a Constitutional Amendment to permit prayer and religious symbols in public settings?"
    Judith, May 1, 2006
  50. "Should there be such a thing as military use of dolphins?"
    Henry, Apr. 28, 2006
  51. "Should America base maturity on age?"
    Allie, Apr. 18, 2006
  52. "Should the government enforce laws about testing underage people who might smoke?"
    Allie, Apr. 18, 2006
  53. "Are the rights of smokers being violated with the new anti-smoking laws?"
    Nick, Apr. 18, 2006
  54. "Should the U.S. military be permitted to advance weapons that will make them deadlier in the near future?"
    Brie, Apr. 11, 2006
  55. "Should there be a universal DNA database?"
    Verica, Mar. 16, 2006
  56. "Should the father have a say in regards to his future son/daughter?"
    Crystal, Mar. 13, 2006
  57. "Are 'Parental Advisory' labels hindering artists' free speech rights?"
    Chris, Mar. 6, 2006
  58. "Should nonviolent offenses carry prison sentences?"
    Emily, Mar. 1, 2006
  59. "Is it okay to be able to die for your country at 18, but not get drunk in your country at 18?"
    Nihar, Feb. 28, 2006
  60. "Is sled dog racing in extreme conditions humane?"
    Sue, Feb. 28, 2006
  61. "Should you have to be 18 no matter what to get a tattoo even if your parents say its ok at 16?"
    Laura, Feb. 28, 2006
  62. "Are inmate rights too excessive since prison is supposed to be punishment?"
    Kellen, Feb. 25, 2006
  63. "Should fetus farming be legal?"
    Kellen, Feb. 25, 2006
  64. "Is human cloning right to do?"
    Kellen, Feb. 25, 2006
  65. "Should privacy be sacrificed in favour of security?"
    Wadia, Feb. 12, 2006
  66. "Is detention without trial a legitimate tool in the fight against terrorism?"
    Wadia, Feb. 12, 2006
  67. "Should cartoon images of the Prophet Muhammad be protected free speech?"
    Mahmood, Feb. 9, 2006
  68. "Should pharmacists be permitted to refuse to fill prescriptions for the morning after pill?"
    Bonnie, Jan. 30, 2006
  69. "Should the government be able to decide who can have children?"
    Alexis, Jan. 25, 2006
  70. "Is 'right to work' legislation good for America?"
    Tom, Jan. 25, 2006
  71. "Should society be protected from child molesters at the expense of civil liberties?"
    Anonymous Jan. 23, 2006
  72. "Should the right to bare arms be maintained?"
    Anonymous, Jan. 3, 2006
  73. "Should the death penalty be abolished?"
    Anonymous, Jan. 3, 2006
  74. "Should the use of genetic information for risk selection and risk classification for health insurance or employment purposes be permitted?"
    Jeff, Dec. 28, 2005
  75. "Should jail inmates be permitted in unsupervised work-release programs that sends them daily into the community to work and back to prison each night?"
    Denise, Dec. 22, 2005
  76. "Should use of cell phones should be prohibited while operating a motor vehicle?"
    Angela, Nov. 11, 2005
  77. "Should private hunting reserves be allowed to exist in America?"
    Kathie, Oct. 4, 2005
  78. "Are we doing enough to stop the sexual abuse of children and minors?"
    Judith, Sep. 30, 2005
  79. "Should Supreme Court justices be limited to 20-year terms?"
    Julie, Sep. 19, 2005
  80. "Should a shield law protect reporters from revealing their sources?"
    Brandon, July 21, 2005
  81. "Should the Geneva Convention apply to 'enemy combatants' suspected of terrorism?"
    Grant, July 14, 2005
  82. "I'd like some history and pro/con on the issue of 'eminent domain.'"
    Laurie, July 7, 2005
  83. "Do current child custody laws cause further harm to an already broken family unit?"
    Eric, June 23, 2005
  84. "Are the 'rights' of animals currently at an appropriate level for fair and humane treatment?"
    Jeff, June 3, 2005
  85. "Are judges and the courts activists?"
    Verica, Apr. 26, 2005
  86. "Should there be enhanced penalties for hate crime offenses? More specifically, are federal hate crimes laws necessary and constitutional?"
    Renai, Apr. 4, 2005
  87. "Should state laws have higher priority over federal laws?"
    Edward, Feb. 9, 2005
  88. "Are pre-emptive military strikes an appropriate foreign policy for members of the United Nations?"
    Jeff, Jan. 31, 2005
  89. "A Right to Die"
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  90. "Mandatory sentencing Laws."
    Tom, Jan. 12, 2005
  91. "Federal Laws for Gun Dealers."
    Tom, Jan. 12, 2005
  92. "Federal Laws for Gun Purchasers."
    Tom, Jan. 12, 2005
  93. "Federal Licensing of Crime Labs and National Standards and regulations for Certification of "Expert" Forensic Technicians."
    Tom, Jan. 12, 2005
  94. "Federal Regulation of Life and Health Insurers to assure National Standards."
    Tom, Jan. 12, 2005
  95. "Should felons be permitted to vote?"
    Steven, Nov. 3, 2004
  96. "Should churches be required to pay property taxes?"
    Steven, Nov. 3, 2004
  97. "Separation of Church and State, prayer in schools, "under God" in the pledge, teaching of evolution in schools, etc."
    Mike, Sep. 7, 2004
  98. "Are minimum prison sentences good for America?"
    Steve, June 23, 2004
  99. "Should sex 'offenders' be forced to register for life for something they MIGHT (or might not) do? Should this be considered a medical matter, rather than a criminal matter? Should such offenses -- however horrible -- be taken as a medical symptom, not a criminal offense? Is a criminal penal system with a 75% recidivism rate mean we have been completely wrong in our approach to crime? Should the criminal justice system be scrapped and a system established where a 'violation' is understood to be a symptom of a medical program, a problem of brain circuitry or whatever?"
    Kevin, June 22, 2004
  100. "Geneva Convention and POWs "
    Pat, June 12, 2004
  101. "Should the ten commandments be displayed in a public building?"
    Pat, June 12, 2004
  102. "Should our legal system be reformed?"
    Michael, May 15, 2004
H. WORLD (16)
  1. "Will the world end by the year 2500?"
    Kamy, Sep. 24, 2009
  2. "I would like to find information on legal and ethical issues on United States oil drilling in South America."
    Michael, Aug. 26, 2009
  3. "Please look into issues affecting the youths of developing countries more so in Africa and specifically in Kenya."
    Patrick, Dec. 4, 2008
  4. "Did the Russians invade South Ossetia to protect the population there from ethnic cleansing by the Georgians? If so, should the United States sanction the Russians for intervening?"
    Edward, Sep. 9, 2008
  5. "What are the pros and cons of violent and non-violent resistance to government oppression?"
    Dominic, Apr. 8, 2008
  6. "What should the role of the US be around the world?"
    John, Aug. 28, 2007
  7. "Has the US supported Democracy abroad?"
    Steve, Aug. 14, 2007
  8. "What exactly is the best way of ending or slowing world hunger without the damage far outweighing the benefit?"
    Luzviminda, Mar. 12, 2007
  9. "What are the pros and cons of developed countries being responsible for solving the AIDS problem for the world?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  10. "Should African nations be split along ethnic or religious lines to prevent further violence?"
    Nita, Oct. 31, 2006
  11. "Is whaling necessary for some nations?"
    Richy, Sep. 11, 2006
  12. "Is conventional heterosexual sex truly demonstrated to be the main cause of HIV spread in Africa?"
    John, Nov. 5, 2005
  13. "Should female genital mutilation be outlawed, even though it is seen as a female's right of passage?"
    Adrienne, Sep. 23, 2005
  14. "Should Tibet be free?"
    Mei-Wah, Aug. 13, 2005
  15. "Should the people of Kashmir have the right to a plebiscite?"
    Mohammed, July 1, 2005
  16. "For the non-USA target audience, relevant topics can include: WTO/globalization; ecological crises and economic development models creativity training in school, as preparation for the new globalized world."
    Kevin (China), June 20, 2004
I. EDUCATION (50)
  1. "I am trying to do an arguementitive research paper on the benefits of military enlistment over going straight to a college enrollment.  I have been searching for documented writings on the subject and have come short."
    Charles, Nov. 3, 2009
  2. "I would love to see 'homework' as your next topic for investigation. All this fluffy, unscientific ideas about homework 'building character' and 'teaching the kids to be responsible' etc etc - I would really like to have ProCon dig in to that!"
    Ingrid, Nov. 3, 2009
  3. "Are there any Pros and Cons to after school programs?"
    Willena, Oct. 5, 2009
  4. "Please include the topic of Sex Education and Safe Sex in school for age appropriate children. I am interested in the pros and cons of the health side of this along with Abstinence education."
    Aimee, Oct. 4, 2009
  5. "Does homeschooling children limit the child's world views ('brainwash' the child)?"
    Marcus, Sep. 21, 2009
  6. "Should there be merit pay for teachers?"
    Nick, Aug. 19, 2009
  7. "Should standardized tests be required in order to graduate from a public high school?"
    Isabel, Aug. 19, 2009
  8. "How about US moving from state educational standards to national?"
    Wendy, Apr. 16, 2009
  9. "Should equal education be a public responsibility?"
    Seth, Apr. 9, 2009
  10. "You guys should have a 'uniforms in school' topic. That would be a great discussion."
    Anonymous, Mar. 19, 2009
  11. "What are both sides of the issue- Going to College?"
    Josh, Mar. 18, 2009
  12. "Does a parent have the right to tell a teacher what they should teach?"
    Anonymous, Mar. 9, 2009
  13. "Should homework be banned?"
    Charlene, Dec. 27, 2008
  14. "Does Wikipedia help or hurt our society?"
    Gregory Kohs, Dec. 16, 2008
  15. "Should we [parents] pay students for good grades?"
    David, Dec. 4, 2008
  16. "An analysis of voucher schools academic achievement compared to public schools."
    Rose, Dec. 4, 2008
  17. "I would like the pros and cons of baby sign language."
    Sonja, Aug. 22, 2008
  18. "Is the DARE program effective at preventing drug use?"
    Steve, June 25, 2008
  19. "What are the pros and cons of having an elementary school child repeat a grade?"
    Susan, May 28, 2008
  20. "Darwinism v. intelligent design?"
    Steve, May 27, 2008
  21. "Should all public schools in the US be allotted equal financial support per student?"
    Pudge, May 10, 2008
  22. "Should stay at home parents be paid for raising their children?"
    Patricia, Oct. 2, 2007
  23. "Is the program between lenders of student loans and student borrowers fair?"
    Steve, Sep. 17, 2007
  24. "Should Abstinence only education be funded? and/or Abstinence only vs Comprehensive Sex Ed in Schools?"
    Melissa, Sep. 9, 2007
  25. "Why isn't psychology stressed more in school?"
    Jack, May 24, 2007
  26. "I think you should do the pros and cons of high school students working (all year/ summer)."
    Nat, May 9, 2007
  27. "Charter Schools"
    Betty, May 3, 2007
  28. "Are robotic libraries better?"
    Steve, Apr. 24, 2007
  29. "Should bibles be allowed in school along with other religious books?"
    Trevor, Apr. 4, 2007
  30. "Is the PTA [Parent Teacher Association] racist?"
    Chris, Mar. 21, 2007
  31. "What are the pros and cons regardingschool strategies for preventing violence?"
    Cynthia, Mar. 6, 2007
  32. "Is homeschooling children at the high school level nonbeneficial?"
    Kat, Jan. 29, 2007
  33. "Should schools be segregated by gender?"
    April, Feb. 20, 2007
  34. "What are the pros and cons of bilingual or dual language education?"
    Aleasa, Feb. 9, 2007
  35. "Should schools segregate classes by gender? Do boys perform better in the classroom with boys and girls better without boys?"
    Latina, Nov. 29, 2006
  36. "Does the environment with whicha child is brought up have a direct effect on their prospects, i.e. family, schooling, outdoor facilities, green space, and sports facilities?"
    Heidi, Nov. 17, 2006
  37. "Should American Sign Language vs. Oralism be taught to children?"
    Nanci, Sep. 19, 2006
  38. "Should parents be blamed for their unruly children?"
    Nurul, Aug. 24, 2006
  39. "Should corporate sponsors be allowed in public schools?"
    Kenji, Apr. 12, 2006
  40. "Would school vouchers provide American children with a better education?"
    Tanya, Mar. 16, 2006
  41. "Should Spanish be required in U.S. schools?"
    Nikita, Mar. 15, 2006
  42. "Should public schools offer the theory of intelligent design as an alternative to evolution?"
    Dale, Jan. 26, 2006
  43. "Should the use of cell phones in schools be allowed?"
    Hannah, Jan. 25, 2006
  44. "Should parents be the sole provider of sex education for their children?"
    Jeff, Nov. 3, 2005
  45. "Should public schooling (K-12) be gradually privatized?"
    Jim, Aug. 8, 2005
  46. "[Add a website covering] the pros and cons of 'pros and cons' lists. This would ultimately test your ability to demonstrate your lack of bias and help me to appreciate this type of work more (I'm still not convinced pros and cons lists are effective)."
    Bobby, May 3, 2005
  47. "I think you should do the pros and cons of SAT testing."
    Michelle, May 2, 2005
  48. "Is the 'No Child Left Behind' Act good for American education?"
    Kim, Feb. 16, 2005
  49. "Is there one best way to teach children how to read?"
    John, Feb. 15, 2005
  50. "Is exposure to sexual ideas harmful to children?"
    Steve, Jan. 2004
J. BUSINESS (13)
  1. "Online product marketing is a subject that would interest readers, particularly the sale of books."
    Abe, Oct. 19, 2009
  2. "Does race or gender play a big factor on getting to the top with one's
    career?"
    Anonymous, Jan. 30, 2009
  3. "Severance packages - particularly large packages to those in upper management."
    Anonymous, Sep. 10, 2008
  4. "Should p2p file sharing be controlled?"
    Matt, Feb. 25, 2008
  5. "Do labor unions provide value in the workplace?"
    Richard, Mar. 10, 2007
  6. "Do the costs of legalized casino gambling in the United States outweigh the benefits?"
    Alyssa, Feb. 27, 2007
  7. "Should corporations continue to have the rights of an individual when they have 'no soul to save and no body to incarcerate?'"
    Timothy, Dec. 22, 2006
  8. "Are garbage collection franchise monopolies good or bad?"
    Dany, Feb. 17, 2007
  9. "Should manufacturers be allowed to sell items that have been recalled in the United States to other countries?"
    Mary Beth, Dec. 20, 2006
  10. "Should trade unions form alliances with political companies?"
    Wadia, Feb. 12, 2006
  11. "Is Wal Mart destroying small business in rural surrounding small towns?"
    Mel, Jan. 28, 2006
  12. "Are whistleblowers good for America?"
    Steve, Sep. 27, 2005
  13. "Would a change in laws whereby the Corporation is treated as an individual help reign in the runaway and immoral nature of an otherwise well running system of commerce?"
    Phillip, Feb. 2, 2005
K. RELIGION (14)
  1. "Is the Shroud of Turin relic genuine?"
    David, Oct. 8, 2009
  2. "Various Religions, such as Islam [and others], require that members say a prayer three time a day, in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Should there be a moment of silence during school in order to give members of these religions a chance to pray during school with out breaking the rules?"
    Michael, Dec. 4, 2008
  3. "Has religion been a force for peace?"
    Steve, July 7, 2008
  4. "Does God exist?"
    Anonymous, Apr. 14, 2008
  5. "Is Pope Benedict XVI a representative of God here on earth?"
    Stephanie, Nov. 9, 2007
  6. "Why not do a creation vs. evolution website? It's a classic debate."
    David, Oct. 12, 2007
  7. "If marriage is a sacred institution authored by God, should atheists be allowed to marry?"
    Joe, Oct. 8, 2007
  8. "Are religious more moral then non-believers?"
    Steve, May 29, 2007
  9. "Is it ethical to tolerate extremist, repressive, and violent religions in today's volatile world?"
    Trisha, Apr. 24, 2007
  10. "Is Islam a peaceful religion or a religious cover for violence and death?"
    Rich, Dec. 15, 2006
  11. "Is suicide a forgivable sin?"
    Brett, Nov. 15, 2006
  12. "Should religious groups receive special permission to use illegal drugs such as marijuana and peyote in their religious rituals?"
    Patty, Oct. 31, 2005
  13. "Faith vs. Science - Teaching alternative theories about the evolution/creation of man."
    Scott, Jan. 24, 2005
  14. "Is America a Christian nation?"
    Jeff, Nov. 24, 2004
 
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