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Dr. Bob Sears writes about his thoughts on California Bill AB2109 and his fear that Dr.'s will refuse to sign the required form for thier patients vaccination exemption. He feels this way because he says some Dr.'s will force their own feelings about required vaccines on their patients or won't sign because of liability issuse. Those children who are unable to get the required signature will not be admitted to school and it will affect their education.

Dr. Chopra writes this article for the AMA's Journal of Ethics as a practicing CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Practitioner. Dr. Chopra relates errors in the research in Allopathic Medicine as well as the declining effect of medicine. He relates to Holistic and Allopathic Medicine as a divorces couple who are beginning to reconcile and to establish a new the relationship.

This is a parenting website that features an article on Dr Sears and what he has to say about extended breastfeeding. It contains good facts about why breastfeeding is good for babies/kids. This would be helpful in an argument as to why we should be allowed to breastfeed in public.

This is a blog from Dr. Phil's website. It is interactive and people can add to the blog. Dr. Phil does not agree with spanking. He mentions that it leads to other feelings of destruction and distrust. He talks about his own personal experience with spanking and goes on to mention the repercussions for adults as well. Very interesting opinions from parents and a professional.

"The piece highlights Dr. Richard Wesley, a physician who was diagnosed with ALS four years ago, is now wheelchair bound, and seems to find immense relief in knowing when he can choose his end."

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This article talks about the Law of Unintended Consequences. The internet has existed for less than 20 years and now it is apart of everyone's daily lives. It happened so fast, and has such a huge impact its hard to tell if it is a good thing or if it is actually harming us. Now more people are stepping back and really looking at the impact it is having, and realizing that in some ways it isolates us rather than brings us together as a society.

This is a Yahoo news story of Jamie Grumet defending her picture on the Time magazine cover. (the one mentioned in the class discussion) the video on this article is no longer available, but the article is still good. Dr Sears appeared on the Today show with Grumet and gives his professional opinion about breastfeeding.

For years many patients have wanted to end their pain and suffering that their terminal illness has cause. This article shows many pros and cons to Physician assisted suicide. Dr. Jack Kevorkian began this conquest for the approval of physician assisted suicide and many people still fight for the approval of physician assisted suicide.

This article talks about a doctor who assisted a patient to release lethal drugs in her body in attempt for suicide. However, the doctor was tried for second degree murder and was sentenced to jail for nine years. The judge refused to hear arguments from the patient's family.

New York's mayor has proposed a ban on oversized sugary drinks. The author of this story is for the ban. She explains that over the years the portion sizes have increased and so has America's waistline. While she explains that public campaigns that have been launched only go so far and that it would be best to reeducate our children to eat healthier.

No man or women should have to support an ex-spouse. Now that women giving alimony to men is more common, there are more negative feelings about alimony.

The legal drinking age for the U.S. should be lowered if the situation is being supervised in certain environments. Many drink underage to "rebel" against society norms so lowering the age would not call for such rebellion. Binge drinking would not take place if environment is being supervised.

Should the legal drinking age in the US be lowered to 18? Articulates that young adults should be allowed to drink in a controlled environment.

I agree and don't think it is any different than teaching young adults how to have safe sex if they choose to have sex. If someone is going to choose to drink at 18, 19, or 20 or 40 for that matter they should be held responsibile for their actions at any age. Why do the laws say purport that a person is an adult at age 18, can drive at age 16, but can't drink until 21? I think it's hypocritical to say someone is an adult at age 18 BUT, you can't drink until your 21.

This webpage is all aspects of the topic of assisted suicide. It talks about the diffrent states that now allow assisted suicide and gives you links to other webpages that has to do with this subject. It also talks about the doctor who made assisted suicide a big issue, Dr. Jack Kevorkian.

This website is stating that childhood vaccines should be mandatory for all U.S. citizens. Diseases such as measals and many others have recently showed up again and are could potentially endanger the lives of many people. getting your vaccines as a kid as told could help strengthen your immune system.