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I don't agree with the "second hand that follows" with this law of racial profiling. But then again profiling is part of law enforcements job. There is nothing wrong for a police officier just asking for a citizenship card, green card, visa, or regular identification, if suspected. But if it goes further then i think that it is wrong.

New York Times criticizes Arizona's new strict law that aims to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. The woman responsible for this ban is Arizona State Governor Jan Brewer.

The move unleashed immediate protests and reignited the divisive battle over immigration reform nationally. Even before she signed the bill at an afternoon news conference here, strongly criticized it. Speaking at a naturalization ceremony for 24 active-duty service members in the Rose Garden, he called for a federal overhaul of immigration laws, which Congressional leaders signaled they were preparing to take up soon, to avoid "irresponsibility by others."

Some freedoms may come at the expense of others. It is being said now, by ATF and federal law, that anyone who is known to be using or addicted to any drug that is illegal under federal, not state law, cannot purchase a weapon. This includes individuals who are medicinally using marijuana. Laws are still unclear as to what the consequences are for not admitting to using the drug when purchasing a weapon.

Arizona passed a bill to enforce immigration. The law will make aliens carry their registration documents at all times. It will also target those who hire illegal immigrants.

This article is about illegal immigrants crossing the border. The immigrants are coming into the United States for work. They send their earnings back to their families in Mexico. The money that they make has a huge impact on the Mexican economy. They estimate that 1 in 10 families in Mexico is dependent on the money sent back to them. It is their primary source of income. Since 1994 the amount of deaths of immigrants crossing the border has increased over 600%. They die of dehydration and hypothermia.

Texas passed a billed that made it illegal to view any messages while driving. However viewing messages while at a red light is allowed. Violators can face a misdemeanor and a fine from $1.00 to $200.00.

This article explains how in Alabama it is illegal to sell vibrators. Restricting the right to purchase private memorabilia is against the personal freedoms we all have.

In this article, there are many things that are debated when it comes to whether or not a person has the right to take their own life. Like spiritual beliefs to it being the individual right of a person as it falls under human rights. Those are the two many debates when it come down to being for it or making sure it stays illegal.

"Features hundreds of credible pros and cons including scientific marijuana research and expert opinions on medical cannabis" I couldn't remember whether or not this topic was brought up in the forum, or on the "No" list. But either way, I thought I would post it here. This website (procon.org) is a great source for looking into both sides of whatever argument is being considered.

Some states are saying marijuana is very beneficial for many health problems. However, many consider it to have no medical use. Others argue it is too dangerous to use.

This article is about how smoking is a personal freedom that effects the many and not the few. It is a good public health verses personal freedoms

I believe that smoking should be kept away from others.

The only way to isolate the situation I believe would be to make cigarette illegal. The government will never let that happen though because of the amount of money tobacco produces for them. Until that day, we will still continue to see people suffer and die from smoking.

There are many different articles about different laws in other countries, and states on assisted suicide and weather or not its a sin or should be illegal. There are a lot of good arguments in the articles and the laws are very interesting to learn about.

Arizona passes an anti-immigration law which allows police to questions people that are suspected of being in this country illegally. 70% of the Los Angeles Latino population is in favor of sanctions against AZ, which include restricting future contracts with AZ companies.

This article describes what exactly the Dream Act is and how if allows for immigrants to attend Universities in the United States. The Dream Act allows for undocumented students the rights of being permanent residents in the United States

This is a defintion from about.com of the Dream Act stating it's purpose and who it would affect.

This article was very interesting! I'm glad that these young adults have people that are advocating for them because I don't think that it is right for them to be forced into the same deportation units as other illegals, just because they didn't have a choice in the matter.

Governor Jerry Brown passed the bill that students under the Dream Act were allowed government aid from scholarships and loans. They will only be accepted for the loans if they prove their residency in the states and plan on getting citizenship after their education is done.

In an attempt to preserve all that they believe is great about a free and just America, Arizona has opened US culture to two words that previously were the exclusive province of Nazi Germany and the communist bloc: "Papers, please."

I defiantly disagree with both of these laws. I don't think it is right that a cop can pull someone over just to make sure they are legal. I also think in order to be allowed to handle a gun people should go through safety classes.

I think there should be a little more added to both these laws. If you want to search someone regardless of race, gender, religion or whatever you should need probable cause. Also I think if you are going to handle any type of weapon you should have some background with weapons handling; maybe off free weapons safety classes at public ranges?

The article suggests that with some conditions we should offer undocumented immigrants status as "permanent non citizen residence. Unlike green card holders they can never have the option of naturalizing and becoming U.S citizens.

The article suggests that with some conditions we should offer undocumented immigrants status as "permanent non citizen residence. Unlike green card holders they can never have the option of naturalizing and becoming U.S citizens.

Obama vetoed the bill to de-fund Planned Parenthood. This outraged people of both political parties, given this organization allegedly sold baby body parts illegally.

The videos that surfaced of Planned Parenthood officials speaking of the collection of fetal tissue is unsettling, however this practice is not illegal. While I am not sure how ethical Planned Parenthood's practices are in collecting the tissue, I know that the researching of the tissue could provide many cures that humans are in desperate need of.

"After nearly a decade of debate everyone agrees that our immigration system is broken and needs comprehensive reform, but year after year slips by without a solution. In the vacuum created by polarization and inaction, deportation has become our government's 'de facto' policy."