June 22 - June 28
1) Why do people do drugs?
2) Are there any drugs currently illegal that should be made legal? Why or why not?
3) How much do you think people really know about their history? Is this knowledge, or lack of knowledge, a hindrance or a help to them today?
4) What is a piece of forgotten history that you believe might be important? Why was it forgotten? What needs to be done to bring it back to light.
5) Do you feel that teenagers who willingly consent to sexual relations with adults should face some sort of charges as well as the adults? Should no one face charges? When is one old enough to consent?
6) Would the reasons this trial has been delayed for so long have been accepted if the accused weren't famous?
7) Whether R. Kelly is found guilty or not, many will attribute the findings to him being a celebrity... why does that happen and what can be done about it, if anything? Do you t
think it plays a role?
8) Can a person with "mental disabilities" consent sex? In response to the article "Who Can Consent to Sex?", do you agree with the author about the case? Why or why not?
9) Is there such thing as "gaydar"? Why is it important to identify who is gay and who is not?
10) Do you find it surprising that teen sex is not decreasing over the years and will probably not decline in the future? Is the sign a good thing or a bad thing for teens? How?
11) What is your opinion on the case of "Australian Defies US Church on Sex Abuse"? What leads you to that conclusion?
12) How important is the word "virginity" to you? Does it still hold any significant meaning in your life, sex, and relationship?
13) Do you think that drilling offshore is a good solution to high gas prices? If so, do you think that there might be any other costs we might have to pay? If not, what might be a better solution?
14) Is there a difference in the value of our beaches versus the value of our oil? Should we value one more than the other? Is there any way to rectify the conflict between them?
June 8 - June 21
1) Do you think there is one specific way to parent, or can different things work for different parent/child relationships?
2) How easily should parents believe what the media tells them with regard to their child's health or well-being?
3) How should children be taught? By their parents only, or by educators, or some combination? What is the best way?
4) Is there such a thing as a hate crime? How would you define a hate crime?
5) Do we need hate crime legislation? If yes, who and what should be protected and why?
June 1 - June 7
1) Should genetics be a factor in jobs or insurance premiums? Why or why not?
2) Is the sequencing of individual genomes a good thing? Will it lead to a prevalence of genetic engineering, even in humans?
3) Is gene therapy the ultimate solution to many of our problems today?
4) A judge handling custody issues in the FLDS cases recently mentioned that one has religious freedom until those freedoms begin to break the law.... where exactly is that line?
5) Do you agree with the state decision to remove the children in the FLDS case from their homes?
6) Is sexual abuse more of a problem in religions or sects that believe in polygamy than it is in the whole of society? If yes, what factors contribute to the problem or allow the problem to continue?
7) Do you think oral sex is a great substitute, avoidance, or protection for other kinds of sexual intercourse? Why or Why not?
8) What is your definition of sex? Is there a huge difference between sex and sexual activities? Do these sexual experiences relate to one's sexuality?
9) After reading the article of "TX to Counter Polygamist Ruling", answer the question the blogger suggests: Which is worse for the kids between being ripped away from everything they know or living the only way they know with perverse cultural practices? Explain.
10) What do you think of the UK "extreme" law on porn? Do you think they are going too far or are they heading to the right direction?
May 21 - May 31
1) Should social status influence who gets medical treatment? Why or why not?
2) Should drug companies target doctors in their sales the way they currently do? Why or why not?
3) Pick another ethical issue in the feed above, and give your opinion on it.
4) Should universal reparations be made to the descendants of previously oppressed groups? What effect might that have on American Society as a whole?
5) What principles was the United States founded on? DO you think we are doing a good job of upholding these principles?
May 14 - May 20
1) How much of a problem is alcoholism? Is it more prevalent among older or younger populations?
2) What other problems do people tend to have with alcohol, and what can be done to solve these problems?
3) Should alcohol be outlawed? If so, why and how should it be regulated? Should only certain kinds of alcohol be allowed? If now, why not? Are there any good reasons for limiting alcohol purchase/consumption?
4) What are your thoughts on Tecumseh's Curse? Has it in fact been broken? Or should we prepare ourselves for the next president in line (Bush JR).
5) Which mythological story most influenced your way of thinking?
Apr 28 - May 13
1) We are constantly waging a war against bacteria in our society. Are there some benefits bacteria can provide for us?
2) With resistance to antibiotics becoming such a problem, what do you think is the best way to deal with these bugs?
3) What are some of the things you use to fight a bacterial infection and why do you think they work?
4) Americans seem to bounce back and forth between isolationist values and imperialistic values. Which do you prefer and why?
5) Do you believe that the United States of America treats all other foreign lands equally? Can we fix equality amongst our own citizens if we can't view others as equal?
Apr 21 - 27
1) Why is conversion so important to members of certain religions?
2) Why do people convert to other religions than the religion they were raised with?
3) What are some of the consequences of converting religions (i.e. family, friends, neighbors, traditions, etc)?
4) Are there religions that do not seek to convert? Are these religions better than those that do seek to convert?
5) Can you think of an event from history that, had it not happened, could have drastically changed your life as it is today?
6) How important is the study of ancient civilizations to you and why?
Apr 14 - 20
1) Suicide is high among high school and college students across the nation. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to prevent suicide?
2) There are many mental illnesses coming to light. Do you think these 'newer' ones, such as ADHD, are made up, or are we simply learning more about them?
3) Is stress and anxiety good for you? Is it always bad for you? What are some effective ways of coping with stress?
4) How large a role do you believe racism played in the shaping of the United States of America?
5) Is racism something that we can prevent?
6) Do you believe racism will ever go away?
Apr 7 - 13
1) What are some of the serious impacts humans are having on the environment?
2) What are some efforts being done to reverse or stop environmental damage?
3) Do you think we can truly live in a sustainable society? Why or why not?
4) After reading the article called "Pros of Pornography", do you think porn should be abolished like how a feminist anti-pornography movement would say?
5) What is the best way to educate your peers or younger students about sex and sexuality? With all the resources available for teenagers and even adults, why do you think people are still getting STDs or pregnant unintentionally?
6) Does sex have a boundary? If so, how? If not, should it?
7) What do you think of incestuous love? If two grown adults agree to such relationship, do you think it's okay for them to be together?
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