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The issue of pit bull bans, breed specific legislation, animal abuse, and the over population problem in animal shelters.

Summaries of books that have been banned at some point, somewhere in the USA and how they affected the cultural landscape of America

The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a fifth graders right to distribute invitations to her church's Christmas party. The school had banned the student from distributing the invitations citing the invitations contained religious materials. The court's decision was based on the First Amendment's right to free speech.

I agree that student's should be able to learn of and encourage the religious beliefs of their classmates. How do we expect to raise well rounded individuals if we raise them to treat religion with such a hush hush attitude?

Being in a public school system, no religion should be enforced at all. These were Christmas invitations, inviting the students to a church event imposing the Christian belief system. This could have been done outside of school or elsewhere. This situation would only be okay if it was conducted in a private religious school, where public money does not fund the institution.

This article is about how North Carolina has not yet approved same sex marriages. This state has its split views and will decide on September 12 if to make same sex marriage an amendment.

A proposal to ban circumcision will be on the San Francisco electoral ballot come November. Circumcision is a religious practice amongst Jews and Muslims making it a violation of the First Amendment.

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.

The article on this site seems to suggest that cell phone use while driving does not substantially impair drivers. It advises against legislation to ban cell phones while driving. The article states that there simply isn't enough data yet to prove that cell phone use causes accidents.

A debate on Muslim women wearing the head cover, (hejab,Burka) in public places such as school or even in society all together.

Banning a specific breed of dog is like Banning a particular car. Neither the dog or the car are responsible for how it behaves. Who is responsible and liable is the owner/driver,also the manufacterer/breeder.

I think that as a nation we should ban together to help people in need

This law was proposed in order to fight childhood obesity. It was vetoed, however. This is such a close argument I can see one going either direction, but it is a private company so they do have the right to regulate their own menu. Parents also have the right to make smart decisions.

This Article discusses the arguments over if concealed or even unconcealed guns should be banned. There is talked underway in regard to this issue

Police officers in the Fontana Unified School District in CA were armed recently with semiautomatic rifles, sparking an effort to ban such weapons on school campuses. Should schools be buying such weapons out of the school budget?

For young adults, the "right" to eat healthy food may be more closely associated with the right to understand how food choices impact their health. Without information and understanding, it can be argued that young people may not be in a position to advocate for themselves or to act in their own best interests. In this article, a secondary issue takes center stage: there are economic implications for the availability and sales of junk food to young adults.

published Aprl. 15, 2012 ; how the TSA can elimate the banned item list and become a little more fluid in the items they disallow to carry.

It is broke. I think we should look at the way Israel handles their airport security.

I looked up how Israel handles with airport security & find this news article: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2011/01/whats_so_great_about_israeli_security.html Sadly, I was not aware of Israel's security. However, I relate to this a great deal since this past May & June I went to Afghanistan - and I was traveling with an Afghan citizen. I understand why they would be more cautious. Our coming back flight stopped in Dubai and we expected to have problems coming into the USA, but we also faced issues in Amsterdam. We were questioned a little longer than the other people - almost missed the flight because of it, twice - in Amsterdam & in the USA to coming to Phoenix. However, it did not bother us - we knew we would face issues. I don't even know how many times I was x-rayed - or how much time we spent talking to officials a little longer than everyone else and it happened everywhere we stopped, not only in the USA! I agree with these terms of not being so strict when leaving the USA, but coming back I could understand why the security was a little tighter.

Republicans are calling for a Constitutional ban on abortion that makes no exceptions for rape or incest.

Washington, DC- Congressman Neugebauer issued the following statement after learning President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the Mexico City policy, a ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions.

Anti-tobacco forces are opening a new front in the war against smoking by banning it in private places such as homes and cars when children are present. Starting Jan. 1, Texas will restrict smoking in foster parents' homes at all times and in cars when children are present, says Darrell Azar of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

In a few states, gay marriage laws have been passed. Several states are now trying to ban gay marriage. Protests are being held to give equal marriage rights to all.