U.S. citizens 21 and older can begin carrying a concealed firearm without a permit in Arizona, thanks to a bill passed by Governor Brewer. Some are for the new law, stating it restores the Second Amendment rights in the Constitution. Others oppose the law, believing it puts AZ residents in danger of those who do not know how to properly use a gun, but are carrying one concealed.

Right now there are certain limitations on abortion; parental involvement, informed consent, and states having funding restriction. FOCA would trump the limits in the different states, removing limits and opening a portal for more abortions.

The USA Patriot Act was signed into law with little debate or congress review only 43 days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This article describes some of the pros and cons, and how this Act was created to aid in the War against Terrorists.

Grandparents Rights differ from state to state, but it is not uncommon to hear stories of grandparents who do not get so much as visitation with their grandchildren. If parents object to their children having visitation with their grandparents, the court will oblige, treating the grandparents as if they were strangers. It is possible for grandparents to petition the court for custody or visitation, if the courts find it in the best interest of the child.

This is some updated information on those we are opposed to the idea of SOPA/PIPA. It describes the difference and similarities between the two bills, and why the writer is opposed to both.

This article describes the idea of a "roving bug," which is how the FBI can tap into your cellphone conversations. Apparently, all cellphones have built-in tracking devices that enable the government to listen, and to track you. This assists the government in catching criminals, but makes the public feel as if their privacy is being invaded.

This is a neutral article on the SOPA law. It describes what SOPA is, who is opposed and who is for the law, and what the outcome of voting for the law was. It also gives some alternative ideas to secure the internet from piracy overseas, but not invade the privacy of our people.

This article describes the two sides to tattoos in the workplace. Some companies, mainly companies where there is little customer interaction, are accepting of tattoos and piercings. As long as they are not offensive, you will not be asked to cover them. However, some companies still have more strict dress code that prohibits employees from having tattoos or any visible piercings. It really depends on the atmosphere and the company, but those with tattoos and piercings that are not offensive, find it discriminating and lacking in personal freedoms.

This article touches on the debate of assisted suicide. Some people are pro, believing that once one has lost their quality of life they should be able to make the decision to end their own(with assistance, since, for whatever reason, they are unable to commit suicide on their own). Other people are against assisted suicide, believing there are situations where it would go against personal moral codes of doctors or nurses, or that the person pleading to die may change his/her mind and it will be too late.

This article discusses the ACTA treaty that flew under most people's radar as the uproar over SOPA,PIPA occurred. This is an international agreement that will expand and change copyright laws world wide.