Witman's Wisdom

War in Iraq

2008-04-23T21:25:00.000-06:00

Should the United States have attacked Iraq?

Freedom of Choice Act

2008-04-21T18:42:00.002-06:00

Should Congress pass the Freedom of Choice Act, making it a fundamental right of every woman to have an abortion?

www.nrlc.org/foca/LawmakersProposeFOCA.html

Teens Fighting

2008-04-16T10:02:00.002-06:00

Are Youtube, and MySpace sites encouraging girls to brutally fight? What should happen to these girls?

http://www.wftv.com/news/15817394/detail.html

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1p0jO1EqGg

Death Penalty

2008-04-07T09:25:00.003-06:00

Is the death penalty an appropriate way to deal with despicable crimes? Does it prove to be a good deterrent to these crimes or is a cruel and unusual punishment?

http://www.justicetalking.org/mp3/070326_InjectionsDebate.mp3

http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/06/26/scotus.death/index.html

http://www.kscadp.org/

Is the Media in Love?

2008-03-02T17:44:00.006-07:00

Is the news media in love with Barack Obama? Do they give him preferential treatment and not ask him the same tough questions they ask other candidates? Is this fair to the other candidates, and the American people?

The Press Loves Obama
O'Reilly SNL parodies
Dan Abrams -SNL parody
Countdown - SNL parody

Nuclear Energy

2008-03-02T17:25:00.004-07:00

Is nuclear energy our best solution for ending our dependence on foreign oil and reducing the effects of global warming? Or are more nuclear power plants a recipe for disaster in the arenas of operational safety and storage of nuclear waste. Could they also be targets for terrorist activities?

Debate on Nuclear Energy

War on Drugs

2008-03-02T16:48:00.004-07:00

Should we decriminalize marijuana in the United States? Or will this increase the use of the drug and cause more problems for our society?

Debate on marijuana - legalization and or decriminalization of marijuana

Faith of a President

2008-02-25T22:37:00.008-07:00

Has the candidates’ personal faith become too big an issue in the presidential race?

Trinty United Church's response to claims that it is a racist church
Barack's ties to Louis Farrakham
McCain's ideas on the U.S. as a Christian Nation
Barack's ties to the Trinity Unity Church

Freedom of Swearing

2008-02-19T08:48:00.003-07:00

We all see the need to protect our freedom of speech rights and enjoy the privilege of speaking our minds, but should there be any limits on what words we can use and where we can use them? Lately, we have seen an increase in the use of inappropriate language on national television by well known celebrities. Is this proper use of freedom of speech or should the government crack down on this type of behavior?

Human Nature

2008-02-04T07:45:00.000-07:00

Is man in his natural state good or evil? Why do we need government?

Safety or Privacy?

2008-02-03T21:33:00.000-07:00

The Department of Homeland Security has just recieved approval for the Real ID Act to be implemented. What do you think? Is a national ID system un- American and threat to our privacy or will this Act prevent terrorism?

Threating others over the Internet

2008-01-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

We have heard a lot about cyberbullying over the past few years. Should the parents of underage students be held liable for their children's cyberbullying behavior while they are using the internet via email or facebook?

Freedom or Safety

2008-01-25T18:06:00.000-07:00

What is more important to you, freedom or safety? Can you have both?

Some People's Children

2007-12-10T17:16:00.000-07:00

Should parents of teenagers allow their teens to drink at home? First, do the parents feel safer in knowing where their children are when they are drinking?. Second, will this lead to parents throwing alcohol parties for their twelve year old kids using the logic that if they did not their young children would drink somewhere else?

Civil Liberty?

2007-11-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Should Roe V. Wade be repealed?

Student Rights

2007-11-12T18:33:00.000-07:00

Should schools do random drug testing?

School Policy

2007-11-05T15:23:00.000-07:00

Do you think intelligent design should be taught alongside of evolution in public schools?

Freedom of Expression

2007-10-17T16:20:00.000-06:00

Are there limits to our first amendment rights? Were two teenage girl's first amendments rights infringed upon when they were kicked out of a football game for wearing body paint and halter tops. See the link provided for more information.

Crazy Science?

2007-10-17T08:32:00.000-06:00

Is there such a thing as global warming?

Student Privacy

2007-10-16T14:26:00.000-06:00

Is it legal for school officials to read the text messages of students who have their cell phones confiscated? Or does this violate their right to privacy?

For more information on this issue you can watch the video on the web link provided or read about it in the news.

Environment

2007-10-12T16:33:00.000-06:00

Would you support broader use of nuclear energy in the U.S.?

More Tests

2007-10-03T18:02:00.000-06:00

Should USD 352 adopt a policy which would require seniors to pass an exam exam to obtain their diploma?

Formal Amendment

2007-09-30T21:51:00.000-06:00

Would you support the ratification of the Federal Marriage Amendment that was previously proposed by Congress? This amendment would define marriage in the U.S. as a union between one man and one woman.

Free Speech

2007-09-24T13:48:00.000-06:00

Do you agree with the Columbia University decision to extend an invitation for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to speak to students?

American Demographics

2007-09-21T19:27:00.000-06:00

Is America ready for a woman President?

Cloak of Anonymity

2007-09-04T10:33:00.000-06:00

How does the government claim to protect privacy? Do you feel that your privacy is secure? Why or why not?

Foundations of Democracy

2007-09-04T10:19:00.000-06:00

Does equality exist in the United States?

Common Defense

2007-09-04T09:55:00.000-06:00

Is it in the best interest of America to launch preemptive strikes against suspected terrorist strongholds?

Is Government Needed?

2007-08-28T10:57:00.000-06:00

Is man by nature, good or evil?