Is abortion ever okay?

What does the word "abortion" mean to you? When is an abortion okay, and when is it not? Do you think abortion should be legal or illegal? Do you think the government should be able to make decisions for pregnant women, or should they mind their own business?

Please give me any thoughts you have on the subject of abortion.

Thanks for your help!

Khayri Patterson (12:00)

Favorite movie?

I believe movies are the best type of entertainment in society. There are many different types of movies, ranging from expensive to cheap, short to long, funny to sad, and even silent to sound films. What are your three favorite movies of all-time and who is your favorite director? What made you enjoy these movies and if you have an all-time favorite why so? What do you like most about your favorite director?

Thanks for your comments.

Luke Marry (1:00)

President Bush -- a victim of the press?

Do you think that George Walker Bush is truly a terrible president, or is he overly vilified by the media? If the media is too hard on him, what caused this to happen?

thanks!

Harry Coleman (9:00)

Hydrogen cars--a good idea?

With the high cost and the eventual shortage of fuel to run the cars we have today, is hydrogen cars the way to go in the future? What would be the advantages or disadvantages of hydrogen cars compared to other alternatives, such as hybrids or electric cars? How would we fuel up a hydrogen car and not have to worry about the car exploding in hot weather or in crashes?

Please take a minute to read some of the article at this link before you answer: http://www.hydrogencarsnow.com/blog2/

thanks for your comments--

Mike Handal (9:00)

Is the U.S. too focused on materialism?

Materialism

Do you think that America is too materialistic? Do you believe that money can buy happiness? Do you think that people judge others on what materialistic possessions they have? Do you shop to make yourself happy? Do you think Americans are happier because they possess more than people in other countries do? If materialism doesn't lead to happiness, why are people so materialistic?

thanks--

Bryan Skaggs (9:00)

Abortion--is it murder?

Should abortion be illegal or legal? If legal, what is the latest the mother could have the abortion? Six months? Three months? If illegal, why do you think it should be illegal? Is abortion murder or not? Should the mother be scrutinized if she does have an abortion? What if she has three of them? Should there be a limit on how many abortions a woman is allowed to have?

Thanks for your comments.

Jeremy Camfield (1:00)

A new kind of court?

When people with emotional or mental disabilities are accused of committing a crime, should they be tried for the crime outside of the usual court system? Should a special court system be established for such people?

When people with emotional or mental disabilities are accused of committing a crime, should they be tried for the crime outside of the usual court system? Should a special court be established for such people? If so, how do you see this court differing from the criminal court we have now? Do you think people with extreme cases of mental or emotional disability should even be tried at all? How about milder cases? What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of having a separate court designed for people who are determined to be mentally or emotionally disturbed?

Thanks for your comments!

kaleen bittner (9:00)

Amnesty for illegal immigrants?

Do you know how many illegal immigrants are currently living in the United States? Many of these people are working and contributing to United States culture, but they are not allowed citizenship and do not have the rights that the American citizens they live among enjoy. Many of them are also unable to pay taxes due to their illegal status. Do you think our country should grant amnesty to illegal immigrants who currently live here so that these people don't feel like criminals and can begin to do their share by paying taxes? What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of amnesty for illegal immigrants?

Thanks for your comments--

Cesar Munoz (9:00)

Would you date outside your race?

How do you feel about Interracial Dating? In your opinion, are white women taking all the "good" black men from black women? Or is that just a myth? To you, what is considered a "good" black man? And if you are in an interracial relationship, who made the first gesture to talk to the other sex first? Are white women bolder than black women when it comes to the opposite sex and race? If you have any other comments on the pros and cons of interracial dating, I would like to see them.

Thanks for your help!

Katie Connolly (1:00)

Raising your children

If you could teach your children one thing throughout their lives what would it be?

 If you had to pick only one  lesson for your children/future children to learn what do you think it would be, and how would you go about teaching it to them? 

What is most important to you when it comes to raising a child? 

What do you wish your parents had done differently throughout your childhood? 

thanks!!! :) 

Abby Pennington (12:00) 

Too much violence?

What are your views about violence in the media? Do you think it affects young people in our society? Do you think violence in the news is a good or a bad thing? Please explain. Do you think there is too much violence on TV, in movies, and video games? What would you change about violence in the media? Since violence apparently sells, is there any way to cut down on media violence without changing censorship laws? Would you support tougher censorship laws, or do you think such laws violate our rights?

Many studies have shown a likely connection between media violence and increased violent behavior in viewers. Please read some of this article for more information before you respond (reading just the first few paragraphs is probably enough):

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0377/is_n111/ai_14152768

Thank you!

Allison Hayes (1:00)