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Your views on dog fighting

What is your opinion on dog fighting? Is there any place for it in our society? What if the dogs are natural fighters who want to fight—is it okay to let them fight since that’s their basic instinctive need or tendency? Are you opposed to dog fighting as a sport in which people make money? What do you think of pit bulls? Do you see them as fighting machines, or do you think they make pets and companions? Do you know anything about dog fighting and the degree to which it occurs? Do you think you should know more about dog fighting before judging against it? Is dog fighting all that different from boxing? If so, how so?

I know this subject might be offensive to some people, but I believe many people have preconcieved (and mistaken) ideas about dog fighting. Please consider the nature of these dogs, such as pit bulls, which were bred by man as a crossbreed and which by nature are often aggressive and dominant.

Thanks for your input.

Marvin

Emily's Question about psychological disorders in children

Is it beneficial or useful to diagnose young children with psychological disorders such as ADHD, bipolar, and anxiety? Are such diagnoses often "easy outs" for other problems, such as child neglect, child abuse, or some other form of poor parenting? Are many of these children simply acting their age? Does diagnosis cause some children to act the way they are diagnosed from being labeled? Can personality be accurately measured when it is not yet fully developed in a child? Can medicating children foster dependency on mood altering drugs as adults? Your thoughts on any or all of these questions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Emily Chittick

Marita's question on weed

Should smoking marijuana be legalized? For medication? For recreational use? Should people be allowed to grow it themselves, if they don't sell it for profit? What are the pros and cons of legalizing weed?

Mothers Who Kill

What should be done about underage girls who deliver and kill their babies? Should they be charged as adults? Should they be institutionalized? Should there be a mandatory pregnancy test done as part of school physicals? If a parent suspects pregnancy, should they be allowed to force their child into pregnancy testing?

Thank you-- Pam Whisman

FABION'S QUESTION ON RELIGION

Do you think sometimes religion, or religious leaders such as priests and pastors, go too far? I mean does God really care what T-shirt a person wears in church? Do you think some church people are on power trips? Or do you think they really do know what is and is not offensive to God? Do you think you need to go to church to be in good graces withGod or to be a good Christian? Any comments on any of this would be appreciated!

Interracial Relationships

What do you think of interracial dating or marriage? Do you think there would be any negative consequences of marriage between two people of different races? What do you see as possible positive consequences? Would you ever date someone outside your race? Why or why not?

Thanks!
Ashlee Meredith

Immigration Situation

Are you aware of the current immigration laws in the United States? If so, do you support these laws? What is your opinion on immigrants coming to the United States? In your view, what are the advantages and disadvantages of declaring an amnesty for all illegal imigrants currently living in the United States? If you were President Bush, howwould you treat this issue? Is it a major issue of importance to our country? Or is it a minor issue that many people worry too much about?

Thanks for your comments!

Sam Mtunga

Materialstic vs. Simplicity

Why are most Americans so greedy? Have we lost sight in what life is really supposed to be about? Or is being greedy and money-oriented okay if that's what makes you happy?

Are we too obsessed with money? Do you think money equals happiness? Why or why not?

Have Americans become too complicated? Why aren't the simple things enough anymore?

Why have we became so materialistic? Is it the entertainment industry's fault?

Thanks! Caitlin Parker

Does Single Parenting Affect Future Crime Rates?

Does the absence of the father in the home combined with the laws against spanking your children result in higher crime rates? With single mothers usually raising the kids and working probably at least 1or maybe 2 jobs to support the family, with her out of the home and the kids under minimal supervision, what repercussions do you see? Does a single mother need to enforce discipline in a way a couple might not have to do or else run the risk of raising a deviant child? Do you think many single mothers tend to be too easy on their chidlren, not supplying them with the discipline they need?

http://www.sptimes.com/News/121700/TampaBay/Under_12__Under_Arres.shtml
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/iptc.htm

Thank you for your help!

Barb

Same-Sex Relationships

Is being in a same-sex relationship okay? If people discover (or decide) that they are gay, should they keep that information private, or should they let their family know? What if the person is 40 or 50 and has children and a marriage of 25 years? What if the person is 60 plus years old and married 40 plus years, does that change your opinion? Should the person accept his or her sexuality and try to be true to himself (or herself) or should he deny the truth of his feelings and try to keep his family intact? What is your opinion and why do you have this opinion?

Thanks for your input!
Dave Crain

Do We Owe American Indians Anything?

Do we owe American Indians anything for taking their land?

Do we owe them money?

Do we owe them land?

Do we owe them education?

Should they live in their traditional ways, or should they integrate into the rest of society?


Thanks! Stacie Carlson


If you aren't sure about the subject, here are a few links you can check out:

http://www.powersource.com/cherokee/history.html

http://ourgeorgiahistory.com/indians/cherokee/trail_of_tears.html

http://www.lastoftheindependents.com/sandcreek.htm

http://www.wicocomico-indian-nation.com/pages/genocide.html

http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:6YdMBRZwFfYJ:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States+american+indian+history&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=33

http://www.mnh.si.edu/biodiversity/aislynn1.htm#introduction

http://www.thenativepress.com/alcatraz2.html

http://www.thenativepress.com/boardingschool.html

http://www.westwindworld.com/

http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/articles/princes.html

http://www.peaknet.net/~aardvark/thetrail.html

http://www.peaknet.net/~aardvark/index2.html

http://www.powersource.com/cocinc/history/trail.htm

http://www.peaknet.net/~aardvark/treaty.html

http://www.canku-luta.org/PineRidge/laramie_treaty.html

http://www.russellmeans.com/

James' question on poverty. Why does it exist?

Should there be poverty in the United States in 2006? Why does poverty exist in the U.S.? What should be done about this problem? Do you know how many people in this country live below the poverty line? If not, what would your guess be? Is poverty a problem that needs to be urgently addressed in this country? Why or why not?

Muslims and Christians

Why do Muslims and Christians have a conflict over religion? Are Christianity and Islam so different? I don't expect many people to know much about the Islamic religion or about Muslim people in general, but please share your views, even if they're based on limited knowledge. If you are a Christian, what are your views on Islam and on Muslims? If you know something about Islam, or if you know any Muslims, in your view, what is their opinion of Christianity. Why do you think people of these two faiths have had problems over the years?

If you have time, please read a little on Islam before you response. Here's a site that might be helpful.

http://www.islamworld.net/

Thank you for your help!

Catina Moore

Jan Baker wants to know, "Why are people gay?"

I recently read an article with the following quote: "Tellingly two founders of a ministry established to 'heal' homosexuals later described their program as 'ineffective ... not one person was healed'."

Before you answer this question, please give it some deep thought. Check out this article, if you can:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2005/08/14/what_makes_people_gay/

Question: Why are some people gay? Do you believe that 80% of people (including heterosexuals) have had an attraction to their same gender at some point in their life? Do you believe being gay is a phase? Or do you believe people are born gay? What makes people gay? Is it genetics? Why do you think so? Or is it a choice? In a society that makes it very difficult to be gay, why do you think people would make that choice? Do you think people's upbringing and lifetime circumstances affect people and cause them to become gay?

Blake's question about stem cell research

Is all stem cell research wrong, or is some of it wrong? How far is too far? Will the benefit of the research outweigh the sacrifice in the end? Do you think stem cell research is like trying to "play God"? Do you know what cell stem research is exactly and why some people are for it and some against it? If you need more info about stem cell research before answering, have a look at these sites:

http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/
http://www.religioustolerance.org/res_stem.htm

Richauna's Questions About Teens Today

Why are teens so out of control (with drug use, alcohol abuse, violence) this day and age? How should parents gain control of their teens? When is it too late to intervene in a teen's life? Do you think teens being out of control is a problem in our society? In our community? What examples have you seen or heard of? In general, what do you think can or should be done to deal with out-of-control teens?If you think it's mainly a parental responsibility to monitor their teenagers and step into their lives as necessary, consider how difficult it is to do this for many parents (especially in single-parent households). Think of your own life as a teenager--isn't it easy for you to hide things from your parents? What could your parents do help you stay in control and not get into trouble that will haunt for you a lifetime?

Thanks for your input!

Edwidge's question on Homeless People

Estimates of the number of people without homes in the United States vary from 230,000 to 3 million, including between 50,000 and 500,000 children. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated in 1999 that "there are at least 600,000 homeless men, women, and children in the United States on any given night," adding that roughly one-third of this population is composed of families with children.

What is your opinion on the homelessness issue? Should people support homeless people? How do you know if a person is really homeless or not?Do you give money to homeless people? Why or why not? What can be done about the problem of so many people in this country, including families and children, having no where to live?

The passage at the top is from the site below. Please read more about homelessness before you respond, if you have the time.http://www.answers.com/topic/homelessness

Driving While on a Cell Phone

Should talking on a cell phone while driving be banned? Even though some places are banning talking on a cell phone, they allow using hands-free devices. Does just the fact that they are still talking interfere with the person's driving? Should there be some sort of punishment for people who
have accidents and kill people because of talking on a cell phone? Do you personally talk on your cell phone while driving? Do you think this interferes in any way with your degree of attention to your driving? If you think that cell phone use while driving should be illegal, is there any other kind of potential driving distraction that you think should also be illegal? Is it illegal to use headphones while driving? Do you think most people are more dangerous driving after having a few beers or while talking in a long talk on a cell phone? Any other input on this subject?

Jeremy Lamb

The success of Iraq

Should we begin to withdraw troops out of Iraq? Was the war in Iraq justified? Is the War in Iraq asuccess? What do you think would be the consequences of pulling out ofIraq right away, just bringing nearly everyone home within a month or so? Is that too fast? What would be the advantage of staying another 6 months? Of withdrawing more slowly and gradually? How many people have died since our occupation of Iraq? Is that too many considering the progresss that has been made? Or do you think the loss of life so far has been worth the end that's being pursued? Do you think it's possible for the United States to achieve their objectives in Iraq? How long will it take? Will the new Secretary of Defense do a better job than Donald Rumsfeld? With a Democratic majority in the house and Senate, will there be an immediate withdrawal? Any other thoughts on this issue?

Thanks for your comments. Dan

Sonja's Abuse Topic

Is spanking bad for kids? Does spanking border on being child abuse? If you're okay with spanking, at what point do you think some parents cross the line and take it too far? For instance, is it okay to hit your child with a belt or paddle? Is it okay to leave a mark? Why do you have these views? If you have kids, do you spank them? If you plan to have them, do you plan to spank them? What purpose do you think spanking serves that can't be achieved in another way? Thanks for your help!

Illinois Driving Age & Responsibilities (Debra Porter's questions)

According to Cyberdriveillinois.com,(http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/programs/gdl.html)on June 22, 2006a law was passed to increase the amount of practice time to obtain an IL DL. Teens are now required to have 50 hours of training behind the wheel, with that 50 including 10 hours of night driving.

My questions about this subject are (please read above link before responding, it will help you to create your answers):

1. Do you think it was fair to raise the amount of behind-the-wheel training needed to get an IL DL? Why or why not?

2. Even though the behind-the-wheel training has increased, the age to obtain a DL has not. Do you think that the age should go up? (for example, to age 18) Why or why not?

Some things to think about when answering these questions... maturity of teens, responsibility, school attendence (see under "effective july 1, 2007" on link mentioned above), and the different age-related restrictions for teens and adults (also on website link).

Ben's Question about serving your country

Do you think everyone should have to do some stint in the military--also called called "Call to Service"--where everyone does at least two years to serve the country they live in? What do you think are theadvantages and disadvantages of this idea? If such a program did get implemeted, would you want requirements on when people would have to serve their two years? Right after high school? After college? If you don't support the idea of mandatory military service, why don't you? Would you support some other kind of mandatory service toward the benefit of the country? Thanks! Ben

Stephanies abortion topic

Should abortion be illegal? Why do you feel this way? If you're against legalized abortion are there ANY conditons in which you think it's ok to have an abortion? If you're pro-choice and okay with some abortions, which abortions would you not support? What consequences do you forsee if the United States criminalizes abortions?

Bridgette's Picture on Relationships...

In your observations and experience, what is the ideal age difference in a dating relationship? Does this change as you get older? Why is it that the male is often the older one in a relationship? When is it unacceptable for an adult to date a minor? Why does our society seem to frown on relationships between people who are, say, 16 and 20? Don't people mature at different rates? If so, why does age play such a significant role in determining how "right" someone is for another?

Thanks for your input!!!

Bridgette

What's the biggest problem?

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In your view, what's the biggest social problem in America? Can you think of any way to help solve or to reduce the negative impact of this problem?

Jamar Brown

Corey wants to know . . .

Do you feel that rap music is one of the predominant factors causing the moral decline in our country? Are rappers responsible for others peoples actions that imitate their lyrics? Are rappers more guilty of influencing young people more than musicians like Ossy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Korn, HateBreed, Slipnot and other rockers who have come before rappers.

Kellie's Question

Is there really anything wrong with television?
Is television too graphic or not graphic enough? Is TV showing the real world or sugar-coating it? (EX. the news)
Is it right for parents to blame tv for the way their children act? (EX. cussing or hitting each other)
What about the millions of complaints the FCC received for the showing of "Saving Private Ryan" on television? And the Janet Jackson mishap? Were those people who complained out of line? Or did they do the right thing?
Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl halftime show.Saving Private Ryan movie clip.

The battle of Laws by Leta Mills

Since the United States was founded, the government has been adding more and more laws, many of which are obviously helpful and necessary but some of which some people feel lead to too much restraint on their personal freedoms. Do you think we have too many laws in our society? If so, what's one law that should be changed? If you were in control of laws and could change only one, which law would it be?

Rebecca's questions

What do you consider a true relationship with God? Must you pray and attend church daily, or is merely believing enough? Must you serve God every day or does God just want an open mind he can commune with. Just give me some of your thoughts on any of these things about relationships with God. (If you do not believe in God or you believe in a different god, please feel free to email me so I can give you some different questions that might fit in with the rest of my paper.)
Thanks for your time,
Rebecca Carmack

Is spanking your kids child abuse? By Kevin Thomas

Should parents spank their kids?

When does discipline become abuse?

To what extent should accused child abusers be punished?

Thank for your response,
Kevin Thomas

Buddha, Meet Jesus

Would Buddha and Jesus hang together? What would they talk about? Did they have similar values? What are some of the big differences between the beliefs and views of Jesus and Buddha? Did either one of them influence the other, or did they even know of each other?

What can we learn from Buddha that we can't learn from Jesus, and what can we learn from Jesus that we can't learn from Buddha?

If you don't know much about Buddha and his similarities to Jesus Christ, you might check this web site: http://www.heartlandsangha.org/parallel-sayings.html

Thanks for your input!

Dustin

Alex's Question

In the United States, we are all accustomed to a fairly comfortable life. For the most part, we all have cars that burn an incredible amount of fuel and houses furnished with countless appliances. Each time we drive our car, turn on the big screen TV, or fire up the grill, we burn fuel that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which causes global warming. Are we destroying our planet? Are we ruining our earth for future generations due to global warming?

Thanks,

Alex

Also, if you would like to read some background information before you answer the question, you can visit the following website: http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/globalwarming/primer/primer.html?clik=fanmain_leftnav .

Aaron's question

Should smoking marijuana be legalized? For medication? For recreational use? Should people be allowed to grow it themselves, if they don't sell it for profit?

Soul Mates

Do you believe in soul mates? Why or why not?

How do you recognize a soul mate?

Do you believe that there can be more than one person that is meant for you?
(In what situations do you think this could be true? Example: If your loved one died, would you be able to find someone else to love?)

Do you think you fall in love or do you learn to love?

Lindi Hettinger

Ashley's Question

I know this is a hard topic to talk about, but please think through your responses before posting them. If I could get all the responses by the end of the week that would be great. Thanks.

Do you think that abortion should be illegal? In what cases, if any, should abortion be legal?

~Ashley Ross

nuclear warfare

Is the world facing another imminent threat of nuclear warfare? Who do you think will be next to use it, and why? How do you think one would justify themselves in doing so? When will it happen? Where will it happen? How would such actions affect you? How would the outcome from such actions affect the world? How would such actions affect America? Has the media influenced your opinion on this issue? Do you think the media will try to sway your opinion if such actions occurred?

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at yankeeabelincoln@hotmail.com and I'll answer them the best I can.
Thank you,
Pat Mahoney

Adrianna's Question about gender/age differences in relationships

Is it morally, ethically, or in any other way wrong for people of opposite genders with a significant age difference to be friends and spend large amounts of time together? For example, would it be wrong for a 48 year old man to call, instant message, watch movies, play games, and go out to eat with a 16 year old girl? What circumstances would make this kind of relationship wrong? If you think it is wrong, are there any circumstances that would make it okay? Basically, are there any exceptions
to your view? Thanks! ~Adrianna

Nicole Mulrooney's Survey Questions.

What are your feelings on a smoking ban?

Do you think it should include bars?

Do you think a ban infringes on the rights of smokers?

Do you think not banning smoking infringes on the rights of non-smokers?

Are kids growing up too fast?

Are kids growing up too fast?
(Do such things as wearing makeup too early, dressing too old for one’s age, and long-term relationships lead to teenage pregnancy, experimenting with drugs, and exposure to adult issues and situations?)

-What are the causes?
(Peer pressure, family life, television, etc…)
-How can we prevent it?

*~Amanda Wasowitz~*

Darcy Cekander--Divorce and Family

What are your views on divorce and how it affects the family as a whole?

How do you think divorce affects children?

In your opinion, what methods should be used to handle the affects divorce has on an entire family?

Darcy Cekander

The Gay Marriage Debate

Gay marriage has been a hot topic lately. Tell me what you think.
1. Should gay couples be allowed to marry and/or have domestic partnerships or civil unions?
2. Do you think people choose to be gay? Explain.
3. Is being openly gay a sin? Explain.

Posted By: Michael Holmes

audrey's quiestion on crime?

Do you think that crime in schools is out of control? Why, or why not?

What more could be done to prevent the crimes? Do you know of an example,that you would like to share, one that happened in your scool?

Jamie Brooks' Survey question's

Do you agree/ disagree with anti war protests?

Do you support the war, or just America?

If you don’t support the war, why don’t you?


Jamie Brooks

Does Money Buy Happiness? By: Maria Shallenberger

Does money buy happiness? If so is there a certain point where that ends? If not, are the people who do use money to buy happiness not truly happy? How do you know? Do you think that people spend too much time and energy on acquiring more $$ when that time could be better spent otherwise?

Is Creativity a dying trend? By: Ryan Duda

Is there a lack of creativity in the United States? Is T.V. and other entertainment taking away that creative flow from the open minds of children and adults, or is it increasing it with different veiw points and interesting ideas? What good is creativity, anyway? If everyone's creativity dried up, what would be missing?

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Austin's Question

Do video games and music cause violence?? PLEASE REPLY!!
Thanks, Austin Denault

Ebonni's question: Why do we need our men so bad?

Why, as a woman, when it comes to loving a man, it turns into loving him too much? Even when the man is no longer good for us and undeserving of us, uncaring, and never around, we can't let him go. Why can't we? Is it because we think we need him in order to function?

Thanks for your help!

Ebonni Akins (morning class)

Natasha's Survey Question

Are kids these days getting away with too much compared to ower generations?

Follow up Questions:
Do kids get properly punished when they've done wrong?Why or Why not?

Do parents feel that they will be percieved as bad parents if they give their kids proper punishment?
What do you feel is proper punishment?

Thanks,
Natasha Reynolds

Iraq

Should we have gone to Iraq? Why or why not? Should we still be in Iraq? Why or why not? If your answers differ than what has changed your opinion?

Richard Hon

Sheriste's question on abortions

What do you really feel about abortion in today's society and would you have one or let your girlfriend or wife have one?

Highschoolers main focus

Im Benjamin from John's Monday evening class please respond!!!

How effective do you think it would be for high school students, freshman to senior, to focus on a major for college*for instance taking psychology classes to decide whether they want to pursue a career in psychology? Do you think that it would deter students form pursuing a high school diploma or higher education?

You okay with dating outside your race?

How do you feel about interracial relationships?Would you ever be in one, or have you been in one? Do you think there are any advantages or disadvanges in being in one?..if so what are they and why do you feel that way?

Thanks for your input!

Becca Lance (afternoon class)

Elizabeth's question on gun control

What do you think of gun control? Do you think something needs to be done to better address the high rate of violence in the United States? How about in high schools? Did you feel safe in your high school? Do you think administrations need to crack down harder on policing their schools and keeping them safe? How do you feel about having police officers patrol the halls in high schools?

Thanks for your help!

Elizabeth Moody

Britt's Question....

Should gay marriages be legal in the United States? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages to legalizing gay marriage? Do you know any gay couples? Many gay couples live together as if they are married anyway, so why not let them legally marry so they can receive the same benefits that other married couples receive?
Thanks for your time and patience
Britt Miller

Ambers Question on child abuse

Hello. My name is Amber Franklin from John's 9:00 a.m class. If you could please answer my question, that would be very appreciated!

Should parents spank kids? When does discipline become abuse? Do you or will you spank your own children? Why or why not?

Thank You!

Hi, I am David Floyd from John’s morning 101 class. I’m doing my survey on marriages in this country and my question to you is: What do you think the problem is with marriages in the United States? Why do so many of them end in divorce? Are you a child of two divorced parents. How has that effected you, and what do you think about things such as arranged marriages?

Ashley's question on abortion

Should abortion be illegal? Why or why not? If not, when should it be "too late" to get an abortion? If so, are there certain cases when you think abortion would be acceptable?

Thanks for you help!

Ashley Cornwell

Don't get the wrong idea . . .

Hi. Thanks for your help. My question involves one extra step but shouldn't take more than 10 or 15 minutes to answer. Thank you for taking the time.

When you hear that someone belongs to the Church of Satan, what associations do you have or opinions do you form of this person? What do you base these opinions and associations on? Based on what you know, do you understand Satan as necessarily evil or as a negative force? If so, why is that? Do you think that Satanism is significantly different from Christianity? If so, in what major ways?

After responding to those questions, will you please visit this web site and then return here to answer two more questions. Thank you. http://www.satanicchurch.com/content/9-sins.aspx

Now that you've looked at or read the nine Satanic sins, have you changed your ideas about Satanism at all? Is there anything you've read that makes Satanism look attractive or at least a little less scary?

Thank you for your comments!

Drew (night class)

No Father Figure

Why do so many males, young and old, desert their families? What influences do they run into? Do you consider family desertion to be a problem in our society? Have you or anyone you know of been given an explanation? Any ideas for what we could do about this problem?

Thank You ... Imani Hudson,
Afternoon Class

Do you think couples should live together before they get married? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you think that living together beforehand might make the marrige less special? If a couple lives together for two or three years and gets along together, should they get married at all? Why or why not?


April Steele
afternoon class

Why do bad things happen to good people?

Why does God allow evil? Why does He permit natural disasters and tragedies that only He could prevent? Do you believe that God is both all-knowing and all-powerful? If so, He must know what suffering lays ahead (such as children being trapped under debris after an earthquake or tsunamis sucking babies out of their mothers' arms), and He could stop it if He chose, so why doesn't He?

Thanks for your thoughts! Sara Waldack

Jamell's question: War On Drugs

Do you think the war on drugs is working? Or has it become a war against America's citizens? Do you think the drug problem in this country is gettting out of control? Can you think of anything that could be done about it?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Jamell Barber

Shantel's Survey Question...Evening Class

Do you think abortion should remain legal in the United States? What should be the limits? Do you think there are too many abortions in the US? How could we cut down on the number of abortions?

Ryan's Question

Should college athletes be paid?

Do you think paying college athletes would affect the graduation rate? Higher or Lower?

Would athletes stick around for all 4 years of college?

Daryl's question on divorce

How do you think the divorce rate in the United States compares to the divorce rate in other countries? Do you think the high divorce rate in the United States is a problem? Why do you think our divorce rate is so high?

Jena,s Question

Do you think children and adults with ADHD should be put on meds? Why or Why not? In what cases of ADHD would you agree that meds are necessary? When do you think they might no be beniefical? Should they have different schools or different class rooms for students with ADHD? Should students with ADHD recieve the same treatment, including penalties for late work, etc., as students without ADHD. Adults that have ADHD, should they be required to tell their employer?

Hannah's question for english 101

Why do you think obesity in America is such a serious problem? What needs to be done to change out eating patterns as a country?
Thanks for taking the time to answer
Hannah

Robbin's Question

America has been at war with Iraq for 3 years. What do you think President Bush should do to handle our troops in this situation?

David S. Question

What do you know about alternative fuels? Do we really have alternatives to oil? What problems do alternative fuels put on our society? Is it cost effective? What are some of the advantages and/or Disadvantages? Please respond by e-mail at David.Schnepper@uap.com or posting response.

Kim's question about prolonging life

Kim's question:

Should man prolong life, if there is no quality of life? Do you know what a DNR is and when it becomes an issue in your life? Would you prolong your life or a family members life if their was "no hope" for recovery? How do you define "quality of life"? When does a person no longer have the "quality of life"?

Reply to email at kgray1@stu.parkland.edu or reply here.
Thanks,
Kim
Why should I want to prolong someone's life if the Lord Jesus has said a time for that person to leave. Why should anyone want to prolong someone's life especially if the are in a vegatated state. Ebonni Akins

Valerie's question about stress

Do you think today's society places too much stress on us physically and/or emotionally?

Can you think of any examples to support your opinion?

In what ways would society have to change in order to reduce the stress of daily life?

What do you do to relieve stress?


Thank you for your time,
Valerie Myers

Jarrett wants to know--is it okay to eat your horse?

Do you think that it's ok to slaughter horses in the US for meat? Why or why not? Did you know that horses are overpopulated right now in the US? Is a horse considered livestock like a cow or pig, or a pet like a dog or cat?

Rachel's question

How do you feel about animal abuse? Do you think that the U.S is properly handling the problem? Do you feel that the subject is clearly defined as to what is animal abuse and what isn't? Do we need stronger laws against animal abuse in the US?

Chason Sjuts

As far as capital punishment goes, do you think that the punishment should suit the crime? Some people kill several people in brutal ways, then get off easy with a lethal injection to end their own life. Does this seem fair to you? Do you have any other comments about capital punishment?

Trey's S&R Question

What can or should be done about capital punishment in the United States? Should death penalty laws be abolished or revised, or should they stay as they are? Does it make sense to you that some murderers are executed and some are not, depending on in which state they commit their crime?

Nick's Question

Should nuclear energy be used more in the United States and the world? Why or why not? Are you aware of the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy? Do you know how nuclear energy can be used?


For more info please visit one of these sites or just email me at ilemar@stu.parkland.edu
http://www.uic.com.au/nip14.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-power.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power#Environmental_effects

lakesha spurlock question

should gay couples be allowed to adopt? What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages to a child being raised by a gay couple?

WeTona's Question

Why do people ave affairs? Has anyone you know had an affair? Is there more than just sex involved? Has anyone you know cheated on his of her girlfriend or boyfriend? Has this happened to you?

Shannon Black's Question

SHOULD GAYS BE ALLOWED TO GET MARRIED? WHY OR WHY NOT? WHAT STATES ALLOW GAY MARRIAGES? SHOULD ALL STATES LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGES?

Please give me your honest responses and opinoins on this topic.

Kendle's Question

How do you feel about people that take antidepressants? Do you think they help? Do you think that doctors prescribe them as the "easy answer"? Have you ever taken antidepressants? (don't have to answer) If so, how would you descibe your experience with them?

Craig Acree Question

Do you think college athletes should be paid. If you think yes why? if you don't think they should be paid tell me why not thanks
craig

Are you proud to be an American?

Several of you have already answered my question via email so thank you. For those of you who haven't my question is:

Question: Are you proud to be an American?

Things to think about:
Are you American to begin with?
What is your definition of pride?

James Koltz (Mon. night)

Buisness Ethics (Matt's question 10 am class)

When, if ever, do you think unethical buisness practices should be illegal? Do you think the US governement should use tax dollars to investigate unethical or just illegal buisness activities? What is your basis for this belief? do you think US citizens in general care less about ethics than we should? For example, millions of Americans, knowingly partronize establishments that conduct thier buisness unethicaly and even illegally to get a "good deal". Do you consider this a problem?

STUDENTS IN JOHN'S CLASS:

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR NAME TO EVERYTHING YOU WRITE IN HERE--BOTH YOUR QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES.

THANKS! JOHN

Mary Moore wants to know ......

If you had the time to write a short note to your child that you would give him or her just before you died, what would the note say?

Please give me more than just a one-liner! I want to know what you would really write (or say) to your child.

Mary

Should weed be legalized?

why or why not? advantages? disadvantages?

know a good connection?

please respond!

Tonia Jones

Do you believe in the Christian God? Do you have faith and practice a christian lifestyle? What is your opinion on why God allows evil in our lives? Do you believe you will be rewarded for all you've been through once you reach heaven?

Christie Johnson

This is my question.

Are Americans unhealthy? Why or Why not.
Why are there so many Americans who resist exercise and live sedentary lifestyles? Why are so many Americans overweight?

Thanks for your answers.

Nancy Byard

What is your definition of a successful life? how are you working toward success? do you have any role models for success?

Thanks for answering!

Phil Gould

Survey question-do u believe inmates can be rehabilitated?

Do you believe inmates can be rehabilitated back into society? Why or why not? Do you believe in the penal system?.......Thanks Leah Perdue

Survey question from Tiffany Badgley

Please respond to my question, either here on the blog or to my e-mail address. (To respond here click on "comments" below.)


My e-mail address: Tiffany.Badgley@carle.com


thank you!


Tiffany B.


Should parents spank their children? Why or why not? Please give examples and explain your reasoning.


Thanks so much for answering!

Tiffany

Is being in a same sex relationship okay? By: Derrick Moore

Is being in a same sex relationship okay? What is your opinion? Also: Are people born gay or is it something they grow into? Why do you think so?

Thanks for responding!

Derrick Moore

Hi! I am asking a few questions about smoking and raising the smoking age. I would really appreciate your input/opinions!!!

Thank you, Katrina Schoonover

Studies show that 90% of smokers start smoking before age 21. Do you think the legal smoking age should be raised to 21? Do you think that would make a difference?



Doctors know that smoking causes lung cancer (the leading cancer killer in both men and women), other illnesses, raises healthcare costs drastically, and many believe it's as addictive as harder drugs. From those statistics alone, why isn't tobacco illegal? Simply because it's not a hallucinogenic/intoxicating? Or is it the "powerful" and greedy tobacco companies? Should it be illegal?
Lastly, if you smoke, what age did you start? Did your parents smoke and did that affect your decision?