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Very short article on Indiana banning sex offenders from using Facebook. Protection of minors is their main concern.

Nationwide changes in insurance codes cause a lack of recourse for mental health providers. The recent tragedies in our country have been an area for concern regarding our country's mental health, and our need for greater attention to this matter. These insurance setbacks are expected to have a major impact.

Gov. Brewer signed a bill that gives married couples a better advantage to adopt a child than single people. This is concerning for gay and lesbian couples because in the state of Arizona, same-sex marriages are illegal, therefore making it even harder for a same-sex couple to adopt in the state of Arizona.

Jan Brewer passed a law giving married couples "preference" in adoption over singles. This articles talks about different aspects of adoption and what is best for the child.

The article talks about how tattoos are a freedom of expression. It gives history of the art and why some people have health concerns when it comes to tattoos.

This website explains the difference between privacy and publicity. At work and relating to other topics whats right and wrong.

This is a thorough composition of frequently asked questions concerning SOPA, PIPA, and how these laws would affect the average internet user. It also gives links to additional information regarding SOPA.

this is a great article about the facts of SOPA and what it would do if this bill would pass.

This article describes the issues of racial profiling that could transpire if anyone is stopped without proper immigration paperwork. This newspaper article also discusses the purpose of the Support of Law enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act signed into affect by govoner Jan Brurer 23, April, 2010

Article concerning the rights of parents to have influence over their children's moral and religious upbringing. The issue specifically covered is a parents right to restrict a child's participation in school activities based on freedom of religious practice.

This is an argument that my partner and I are constantly having, whether or not a parent should apply heavy influence to their child's moral and religious beliefs. I have always felt that a child should be able to be exposed to as many religions as possible, but he feels as though his beliefs should be pressed upon our child. It's a good debate.

CIO - Worries have been steadily growing among European IT leaders that the USA Patriot Act would give the U.S. government unfettered access to their data if stored on the cloud servers of American providers—so much so that Obama administration officials this week held a press conference to quell international concern over the protection of data stored on U.S.

The Pope spoke to American bishops recently about the topic of religious freedom in America. It was described as "eroding" and the bishops are allegedly feeling the heat of openness to gay marriages among other things. The only "religion" I noticed the Pope mentioning concern for, however, was Christianity.

COYOTE's position on prostitution is that it should be decriminalized rather than legalized, for all private, consenting adult commercial sex. Any public activity (such as solicitation) can be regulated as other public activities are, and thus the concern over prostitution in one's neighborhood on the street is not a factor in decriminalization.

There is a great concern that the correct assessment of the public's opinion of the forest management is not reaching the Forest Management Personnel, because of the special interest groups that have the time and money to prepare and present what the special interest groups want. These lobbists are great speakers and have the time and support to be at all meetings and present. The small public is not heard over the large group professionals.

This article gives points from both sides of the spectrum regarding Abortion. It is a super controversal subject. Some people believe that even if you dont want the child, that you should at least wait out the pregnancy and then give the baby up for adoption. On the other hand, you have this person that has no interest in this child that they are carrying, so are they really going to make sure that it is a healthy pregnancy? Like no drinking, or smoking, taking all the pre-natal vitamins...and if the answer is no, then is it doing more harm putting a baby through future potential problems? All these questions are what make this topic so difficult to argue for or against and to be absolutly sure about the decision.

Many points come up in the abortion debate. Here's a look at 10 abortion arguments from both sides - 10 arguments for abortion and 10 arguments against abortion - for a total of 20 statements covering a range of issues including teen pregnancy, rape and incest, post-abortion stress, health concerns and complications, and whether abortion is moral.

Posted on 30 November 2010. The prevalence of mobile devices with personally identifiable location-based information and the increasing use of social media are top concerns for 2011. With more personal information available on the Internet, in everyday consumer applications and stored in corporate databases, risks to consumers and companies will only grow in the next year.

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.

The subject of the child obesity epidemic has been high in the last 4 years. Did the government have to right to force what is or isnt allowed to be served, sold, and purchased on school campuses? This artical has it all explained pretty well.

New York City Mayor is trying to ban sugar drinks that are larger than 16 ounces because it is one of the main causes of obesity. People argue that although they agree with the fact that soft drinks are indeed unhealthy, the government should protect the freedom of the people.

taking away the drinks are going too far but the idea is right, obesity is a huge problem in the US and although it is an argument of freedom to eat, drink etc whatever you may please but when it comes to health that is a whole differnt concern.

A voting right that Ameicans have, has become a concern. Minorities in states such as Texas and North Carolina are feeling discriminated due to changes in voting structures such as providing proper identification, purging voting rolls, and cutiing back on ealry voting.

Many business are using new technology such as biometric finger scans and facial recognition to make sure employees are free of criminal history and are allowed to have computer access. People are concerned about the privacy issues that go along with facial recognition. Once the business gets a facial scan they can look up other personal information such as phone numbers, social network accounts, and home address.

I had a friend once that worked for a hardware store. He told me that the place had a camera by the front door with facial recognition. He was told that was so that they knew if ex-employees came back into the store. I'm not sure what they had to worry about, and I thought that was very unusual.

Whole Foods takes a stance in support of GMO labeling on food products; demands action by 2018.

okay so it's totally understandable that people want to know what they are eating especially since we are all unique as an individual and some of us care about what we put in our bodies. There are a lot of people who have become vegans and only prefer to eat organic, non-genetically modified foods. Some people view certain things as a concern for their health. Labeling foods is something that I can agree with and believe is completely logical so i fit into the percentile of 92% of the citizens that vote for GMO labeling.

Biotech companies respond to the concerns brought up by the public on GMO foods and processes