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Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Should Americans be allowed to import and purchase safe and affordable prescription drugs from other nations?: 2 of 46
Americans are allowed to import many products from foreign countries. We import many high technology products such as cars, televisions, medical equipment, etc. from Europe and Japan. What then is so special about prescription drugs? Is there a fundamental difference between prescription drugs and other products that merits t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 13 of 254
In courtrooms, the truthful testimony of witnesses is often critically important. Similarly, when embarking on official duties, honorable and truthful conduct is of utmost importance. For example, defendants can be found guilty of capital crimes on the false testimony of witnesses. Corrupt Police officers can wreak havoc on t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 27 of 312
There is no question that smoking is an unhealthy activity. Many people are ill and dying because of smoking. There is no question that banning smoking will save lives. So why am I writing an article in support of allowing smoking?First, let's summarize what the advocates for a smoking ban are saying in logical terms:1. Smoki... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law There should be restrictions on the availability of abortion, except when the mother's life is at stake: 5 of 46
Abortion is a very difficult subject, involving trying emotional issues. Many reasonable and honorable men and woman hold very firm opinions on both sides of this moral issue. Do we allow women their natural freedom to choose what occurs within their bodies, or do we act to save the lives of the innocent unborn children? Whil... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Do you believe in the Primordial Soup theory?: 2 of 7
The so-called "Primordial Soup" theory postulates that the first living organism developed on Earth's oceans within a milieu of nitrogen, ammonia, methane, carbon dioxide and water. Add some energy (say from lightening in a storm) to this "soup" of basic inorganic material and certain chemical reactions occur, yielding more c... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 189 of 317
Debate title: Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a manMarriage as an institution has roots both in religion and in law. Virtually all religions have laid claim to the institution of marriage, imposing elaborate rites and ceremonies. Books can be and have been written on the requisites, customs, r... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 33 of 34
Whether Paris will learn a given lesson or not makes not the slightest difference to me. She is a good looking woman that poses well when the cameras are capturing her superficial self. Paris is, afterall, known for her terrific smile beneath her crooked nose, not for her inspiring display of wisdom. It is a banal exercise to... More..