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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 87 of 428
I greatly respect those who have answered in the No Column. I personally would not have an abortion and I understand why there are those who would oppose it for everyone. But I have a few simple thoughts on abortion as to why it should be left legal as it is. 1) Women who have convenient abortion don't deserve to be mothers.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 135 of 314
As a smoker, I respect those who choose not to smoke and as such, I do not smoke near people who are not also smoking. When I go to other people's houses I respect that they might prefer people to smoke outside. When my children are around I either smoke outside at my own home, or close my office door and open a window with ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Why you should vote in the next election and why it's worth it: 54 of 82
The only reason to vote is to maintain your right to complain about the election results. If you don't vote you can't complain about who is in office. Whether our votes count for anything I can't say. To me it seems very unlikely at this point in the game that our votes for president even count. Call it conspiracy if you lik... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Are gun control laws compatible with the Constitution's right to bear arms provisions?: 24 of 32
Gun control laws claim to be enacted for the safety of law abiding citizens. To protect them from crazy people and criminals who want to harm them with guns. Gun control laws effectively take away the law abiding citizen's right to protect their own life. Crazy people can kill people without guns. Criminals are more likely t... More..