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