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Infant Circumcision?

Submitted by mvenus929 on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 13:45
Circumcision should be banned.
0% (0 votes)
Circumcision should be allowed, but only for religous reasons.
6% (1 vote)
Circumcision should be allowed, but only to consenting adults.
28% (5 votes)
Circumcision should be permitted for all.
67% (12 votes)
Total votes: 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement last year that said the decision of infant circumcision should be left to parents. Yet multiple countries are currently outlawing the practice, calling it barbaric. What are your thoughts? 

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How do you feel about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Submitted by mvenus929 on Sat, 06/30/2012 - 13:33
I'm waiting for Congress to strike it down after the election.
4% (1 vote)
I reserve judgement until I see how it is run.
52% (12 votes)
Parts are good, but I wish some things were different.
22% (5 votes)
About time! Let's get moving, already!
17% (4 votes)
That's it. I'm moving to Canada.
4% (1 vote)
Total votes: 23

The Supreme Court has recently upheld the individual mandate clause of the PPACA. This was the most critical part of the law, and now states have begun to prepare for the changes that will take place in 2014. For more information on what's included in the PPACA, visit PPACA.com, or visit Kaiser Permanente to learn of some myths and facts about the law. 

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What is your stance on organ donation procedures?

Submitted by mvenus929 on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 10:06
An opt-in system, where everyone who needs an organ has a chance to get one
50% (12 votes)
An opt-in system, where only those who have opted in have the chance at an organ
17% (4 votes)
An opt-out system, where everyone who needs an organ has a chance of getting one
25% (6 votes)
An opt-out system, where only those who have not opted out can get an organ
4% (1 vote)
Organ exchange should be outlawed.
4% (1 vote)
Only organs from living donors should be used.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 24

There are various means by which organs are acquired throughout the world. In the US, we have an opt-in policy, where only those who have agreed to donate their organs (and whose families agree post-humously) have their organs harvested. In the UK, there is an opt-out system in place, where any individual is deemed a potential donor unless they have specifically opted out. In Israel, they have an opt-in system, but there is a caveat in place where those who have opted in get preference over those who have chosen not to. 

Which method do you agree with the most?

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What Do You Vote on?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 17:43
Issues, and nothing but the issues
38% (10 votes)
I know I shouldn't, but I do allow a candidate's personal life affect my vote
12% (3 votes)
Absolutely I vote on their personal lives! I have to know if I can trust them!
8% (2 votes)
If I had to wait for the media to give me information other than personal lives before making a decision, I might never vote.
0% (0 votes)
I do my best to make sure the candidate's philosphies closely match my own...
19% (5 votes)
I always vote [democrat / republican / other party] because I'm registered as such
12% (3 votes)
I vote for the underdog, always.
0% (0 votes)
I don't vote, so it doesn't matter.
12% (3 votes)
Total votes: 26

Well, Election season is really going in full force. To tell you the truth, I'm a little surprised we haven't already been overrun with blog entries regarding the candidates... or at least heartfelt please regarding whether or not you should vote for Candidate X because "he's the best" or whatever reasons you have.

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Do You Check the Box for Ethnicity?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 15:29
Every time, regardless of why they're asking - it don't matter to me
76% (19 votes)
Only when I believe it's going to help me, but otherwise no
12% (3 votes)
Never because I don't think it's their business
8% (2 votes)
No because I'm afraid it will give me an unfair advantage
0% (0 votes)
Never because I know that it will hold me back
4% (1 vote)
There are boxes for ethnicity?
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 25

Before I get into this, I just want to remind everyone of one thing...

Racism is not illegal.

It is deplorable, ignorant, abhorrent, and at times even unforgivable... but it is not illegal. So as I write my opinions and ask for yours regarding this, please keep this in mind; I dislike racism, I fight against it; but I also understand a person has a right to hold onto it just as they have a right to hold onto any other bad thought in their head. It doesn't become illegal until they use this thought to hurt someone else (or a group of someone elses).

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Which is more offensive: Book Burning or Flag Burning?

Submitted by mvenus929 on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 15:05
Book Burning
61% (22 votes)
Flag Burning
39% (14 votes)
Total votes: 36

There are arguments for both sides. On one hand, book burning typically implies suppression of the written word or ideas in that word, while flag burning is more of a revolt against the government. On the other hand, the flag represents the country as a whole, and burning the flag is considered virtual treason, while books are just that... books. Which do you find more offensive?

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How Would You Define Poverty?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 15:10
The inability to afford adequate food, water and decent shelter
70% (16 votes)
The inability to afford certain appliances (ie., refrigerator / stove)
0% (0 votes)
The inability to afford adequate heating / electricity
9% (2 votes)
The inability to afford a phone (either landline, cell phone, or Internet-based phone)
0% (0 votes)
The inability to afford various medical needs (ie., insurance, dentistry, doctors, prenatal care)
4% (1 vote)
The inability to afford transportation (car payment, insurance and / or gasoline prices)
4% (1 vote)
The current definition based on income is just fine - if you make at least $XX you can afford the necessities
13% (3 votes)
Wait... there's poverty in the United States? Why didn't I know this!?
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 23

Poverty seems to be one of those things that no one can truly define very well. I mean, we try to by making a blanket statement such as income level. For example, here in Minnesota "poverty level" is set to an income of just over $11,000 per year (for one person) and just over $22,000 per year (for two people). I was thinking about that today as I was reading an article saying that the number of people in Minnesota living in poverty has been increasing drastically over the past couple of years.

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How do you plan on spending the 9/11 anniversary?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 06:12
Attend a Church or other Service
7% (1 vote)
Attend a Memorial Service
7% (1 vote)
Watch TV programs on the subject
20% (3 votes)
Spend the day on Personal Reflection
20% (3 votes)
I Don't Plan on Doing Anything
47% (7 votes)
Total votes: 15

Some of us remember the events of September 11th, 2001 a little more vividly than others. Do you have any plans at all for the anniversary?

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Who should pay to build Sports Stadiums?

Submitted by Fanaile Essence on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 12:05
The owners of the teams should pay for them
65% (11 votes)
It should be publicly funded
6% (1 vote)
They should be funded through private donations
18% (3 votes)
I don't really care, just so long as I can get to my game
12% (2 votes)
Total votes: 17

It seems every time we turn around, a new stadium is needed for some sports team somewhere. And the debate that ensues is always the same - who should pick up the bill?

Whether it be that a team is threatening to leave a city, or a tragedy struck an existing sports arena, it seems that there is always a need to spend millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars on upgrades, enhancements, maintenance or just a new building altogether. Then it falls on the people, taxpaying citizens, to foot the bill. If they don't, they risk losing their team to another city.

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