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This topic is debatable about whether or not the smoking law is agaist our personal freedom act.

This article states why smoking in public was banned. Though, having the choice to smoke when and where you want is a personal freedom that has been taken away. There are seperate sections of buildings when smoking was allowed. If you don't like it, choose not to do it.

Many states in the US have banned smoking in public places due to public health concerns. Second hand smoke had become is dangerous and has become more talked about.

This website talks about how 7 out of 10 American deaths are caused by chronic diseases and how chronic diseases are responsible for 75% of our nation's health spending. Also explained, is how most of these chronic diseases are preventable.

The Constitution states that the government can not force Americans to purchase anything, including healthcare coverage. But can they constitutionally force you to pay a penalty tax for not purchasing health insurance?

This website provides instructions on calculating the individual mandate penalty for individuals that don't purchase insurance and don't qualify for a subsidy.

Individuals should be able to consume as much soda as they want. I think that there should be more education about how drinking soda in excess can lead to obesity. Maybe warning labels on soda to remind people of the effects of drinking sugary beverages. I think it is then up to each individual to make the decision of how much soda they consume.

I total understand the ban, since most Americans don't pay attention to the main ingredient in soda which is "high fructose corn syrup". Research has shown high fructose corn syrup is as addictive as cocaine yet there are no laws regulating the use and quantity of it in food and beverages. High consumption of high fructose corn syrup has been proven to cause obesity and diabetes. There's not enough public education regarding this ingredient to enable consumers to make intelligent choices when consuming beverages and lobbyist lobby the government to make sure it stays this way.

I think this ban is ridiculous controlling the amount of soda and sweetened drinks people consume is wrong. Although sugary drinks can be detrimental to health, people have the right to control and live their own lives according to what they think is best. I like how this article has statistics and shows how many people don't agree with this outrageous ban.

in the global ranking structure of the world, America on top for health but in 21st places for personal freedom. This is said to be based on the first-year President Obama was in office. We must gain back our global position regarding freedoms.

Big corporations and our government believe spying on the public is normal. While privacy advocates warn officials of the dangers of accessing large amounts of personal and health information. Our President has used his authority to order wiretaps on many citizens, while ignoring the public outcry.

Discussions about light pollution and how it affects the environment and natural processes. Begins by discussing France's new policy to combat light pollution. Affluence is related to increased light pollution in developing and modernized societies. Methods to maintain lighting demands while combating inefficient uses are discussed. The harms of light pollution are discussed in relation to wildlife.

It is very interesting to think that light affects air pollution. I defiantly would have never thought it was an issue.

I would have never thought this was an actual issue? I am glad i read this article and i am now more informed on this issue. I had no idea light affected pollution.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his administration removed Planned Parenthood from Louisiana's medicare program and the clinics cannot provide sufficient health care services. Judge John deGravelles is skeptical about the assumption that Jindal's health secretary, Kathy Kliebert, is being used to terminate the Medicaid provider agreements Louisiana has with Planned Parenthood's clinics in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

IS it wrong to try to make cuts on teh medicaid program in teh state of Arizona becsue it takes a larger portion of the states budget.

transcript from "The O'Reilly Factor," May 18, 2010. Bill O'Reilly is interviewing John Stossel from Fox news. They are discussing verbal bullying between kids at school and online.

Activists and legislators are trying to push our "right to know" regarding GMO labeling on to companies whose products are genetically modified. A few states are already putting the bill into action.

This article talks about how marijuana has increased by teenagers and talks about passing the law would help regulate the use of marijuana. Talks about some states that already have legalization and how they dont have as many habitual abusers.

This article talks about medical marijuana an how it helps with cancer patients. It talks about how kids on the street are able to get it no matter if it is legal or not so why not make it legal.

In this article, the author explain how if legalizing marijuana or cannabis, you benefit those with medical needs. Not only that, but it will allow the government to better controls it from the youth. Also proposes that it is better than other things the youth tries out, like alcohol, and cocaine.

In this article, the author is explaining how marijuana has been used in the past for many medical uses and how it is starting to be known to help those with medical needs.

How uncomfortable are you to have a full body scan to get onto an airplane? Does the radiation effect peoples health. This touches on these issues.

Governments needs to help up save our plants better. There has to be new laws to protect out planet

Pros and cons on weather or not the drinking age should be lowered.

This article discusses the additional taxes that the marrieds making over $250,000 a year and singles making over $200,000 will paying when the healthcare reform takes place.

This site is based on some recent changes undergoing in school campus. The state of Florida has banned smoking on their university campus and many more states are considering passing this new policy.

This short article gives the gist of what human cloning is as well as the pros and cons to it. It gives a short paragraph on background history on how it all began in 1997. This article has given great insight to cloning especially if you do not know much about it.