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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Do you cheat?

Do you believe cheating on your partner or spouse is out of control? Has this problem become a lot worse over the last decade or two? Do more men cheat than women? Why do you think men and women cheat in their relationships? If your partner is cheating on you and you truly love them would you stay with them? Would sex still be intimate knowing your partner cheated?

Brooke (1:00)

How does how we look affect how we are?

If people lost weight, doctors lowered the price of plastic surgery , and many more people felt comfortable in their own skin, what would the consequences be? For instance, if our overall population had higher self-esteem, would this lower teen pregnancy? Would there be fewer people abusing their spouse or children? Would sex before marriage be reduced?

To ask the question another way . . . in our current society, more people are unhealthy, overweight, and "unattractive" than at any other time. What is the downside of this collective low self-esteem? How does it affect society?

How much does your own personal physical appearance matter to you? What would have to happen for you to be happier with yourself, for your self-esteem to be boosted?

Darcy (1:00)

Is a Utopia obtainable?

Do you think it is possible to obtain a Utopian society? A utopia is a place without war, hatred, racism, sexism, greed, rage, anger, gluttony, or jealousy--in other words, in a utopia everything is purely perfect, and nothing goes wrong. Is such a place possible for humans? Why or why not? Also, how would someone achieve the power to create such a perfect place? Would a God be required, or could humans do it themselves? If a utopia could be created, would you want to live there, and why?

What would your utopia look like, and do you think it would be ideal for everyone to live in?

Remember what is perfect to you is not perfect for everyone else. Could a single utopia make everyone happy?

Xeromy (1:00)

Can't we all just smoke a bong?

Should Marijuana be legalized? Do you think marijuana is a safe drug--why or why not?

If weed were legalized, what kind of people do you think would smoke it? Who do you think smokes it now?

Would the legalization of marijuana lead to a downward spiral in work ethic, or do you think it can be helpful to some people in certain cases?

Do you think if the government legalizes weed it should be taxed? If so, how would this affect our economy? Would it be a positive or negative outcome?

What is your personal opinion on Marijuana? It it were legal, would you light up a joint or two? What is your opinion on people who smoke Marijuana? Do you still associate with them?

Cigarettes help to kill 1,178 to 1,192 people each day. However, there are NO reported deaths caused directly from smoking Marijuana (because it is not toxic)--so why isn't Marijuana legal and cigarettes illegal?

Need more insight? Go here http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/Marijuana__Pros_and_cons_a67.html

Kristina (9:00)

Schools need to take action on bullying

Everyday there is kid being bullied and there is nothing being done. Teachers always say its a faze that a student is going through and that they will grow out of it. Is that always true? "It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students". Source: National Education Association. When is enough enough? Does it honestly take a child killing themselves for the schools to finally step up? We have that whole child left behind law, but if a child is being bullied and there is nothing being done; isn't that like being left behind? Its not just being pushed or shoved around, its all types of bullying. From physical to cyber it all hurts the same. It was reported, In 2005 (the last year nationwide stats were available), 270 children in the 10-14 age group killed themselves. (AAS). So I ask you what should be done? Should schools be more concerned about their students being bullied? Do you know what being bullied feels like? Why does it happen? What can be done to stop it? There are probably a million questions that can be asked about bullying but does anyone have a real answer to any of them? If you need more information to help you go to http://www.makebeatsnotbeatdowns.org/facts_new.html

Caitlin (9:00)

College costs what?

Should college be free to attend? On average a two year college costs about $3,000 and a four year college costs about $9,000. The Average cost to attend a private four year college is about $36,000. Why should young Americans have to put themselves and their parents in debt just to get a decent education? If not all colleges should be free to attend should there be colleges established for general study’s that are free to attend or at a reduced rate? What do you see yourself spending on your college education?

Ryan Marshall (9:00)

Sex ed in schools; is it really that bad?

Recently teen pregnancy has become a subject that has been featured in many TV shows. For example; Secret Life of an American Teenager, 16 and Pregnant, Degrassi, and more. some of the episodes have featured teen girls getting pregnant, or are already pregnant. These shows have sparked viewers to to think whether or not there should be sex education in schools to prevent teen sex or at least offer protection to stop teen pregnancy, but people are also offended and think that the topic of sex and contraceptives should be something that the parents teach their children. My question is how do you feel about sex education in schools? If there was sex ed in school do you think teen pregnancy would be prevented, or would it matter? How do you feel about these shows and do you think they glamorize pregnancy for teenagers? For more information on the topic of sex education in schools please click here

Sam Lehman 9:00

Lower the drinking age?

Should the drinking age be lowered from 21? If people can vote and join the military at 18, why do they have to wait until 21 to drink legally? Did raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 save lives? Do you think teen drinking is a serious problem? Why/why not? If you are over the age of 21, do you have reason to care about the drinking age? Do you think at 18 or 19 years old people are adult enough to debate the drinking age--or will they only see their side of it? Would lowering the legal drinking age make alcohol less of a big deal and less attractive to teens? For more to think about before you answer, go here: http://drinkingage.procon.org/

Thanks!

Allyson (1:00)

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