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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 6 of 49
Cigarette smokers would say cigarettes are essential - they are addicted, so they can't manage without them, and they can't help that. Other essentials like food are not highly taxed, so why should cigarettes be any different?Yes, it's true that cigarettes are so addictive, some people can't live without them - and that's not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 45 of 319
Did you know that all the energy and water you use in your home is LESS THAN A QUARTER of the total energy and water you use in your daily life? So no matter how many light globes you replace or how short a shower you take, you can only make a small dent in your family's environmental "footprint". Where you can make a real di... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Does the US have a moral obligation to stay in Iraq until peace is secured?: 24 of 48
Whatever one thinks of the war in Iraq, one could argue that the US should finish what it started. If you think the US was right to invade to remove Sadaam and create a democracy, then it's logical to say they should continue until they've properly achieved that goal.If you think the US was foolish to invade, then it's logica... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa The malaria crisis in Africa: 5 of 7
The sad truth is that malaria in Africa is probably even worse than we think. There are two reasons for this, and both have to do with money, not health.One, tourists are less likely to visit areas where malaria is rife. So governments are reluctant to reveal just how bad malaria is in their country. While I was living in Swa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Should grass lawns be banned in water-restricted areas?: 15 of 15
Grass lawns should not be banned in water-restricted areas. If the measures suggested below were put in place, grass lawns would be self-limiting. In other words, people wouldn't be able to keep them alive if they couldn't water them using their own supply, either from a rainwater tank or recycled water. If we simply ban them... More..