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8/03/04 – What is your most embarassing moment?
7/27/04 – The FDA recently approved using leaches to cure certain
medical conditions in humans. They are also working on approving the use of maggots in humans. Would you allow a leach or maggot to be placed on/in your body to help cure a medical
condition?
7/20/04 – Are you following Lance Armstrong's historical bid for a 6th
Tour de France win? If so, do you think he will win?
7/13/04 – Are you going on vacation this summer? Where?
7/06/04 – What movie have you seen lately that you would recommend to
others?
6/29/04 – Are you on a low-carb diet? Are you concerned about its
safety?
6/22/04 – Are you going to watch the summer Olympics?
6/15/04 – Nancy Reagan feels that stem cell research would help us find
a cure for Alzheimers disease, while Laura Bush does not. What do you think?
6/8/04 – If you could pick the gender of your next child, would
you?
6/1/04 – Are you going to see the new Harry Potter movie? Will you take
your kids? Do you read the books?
5/25/04 – Do you think tv screens in cars and minivans are detrimental
to today's youth?
5/18/04 – If the TV show Clean Sweep came to your house, which
room would you organize?
5/04/04 – After the scandal in Iraq about prisoner treatement, should
Rumsfeld resign?
4/30/04 – It is prom season again. Did you go to prom? Do you remember
with whom? Was it fun?
4/06/04 – Condoleezza Rice testified before the 9/11 Commission as to
what, if any, knowledge our government had about the terrorist attacks prior to their occurance. Many top government officials were told not to fly on September 11th. Do you think that
our government had prior knowledge of the terrorist attacks?
3/30/04 – Has the growing American trend of obesity touched your life?
How? What have you done about it?
3/23/04 – Do you feel it's acceptable for President Bush to use images
of 9-11 in his campaign advertisements? Why or why not?
3/16/04 – Martha Stewart was found guilty on all four counts against
her. Should she serve time in jail or is probation more appropriate?
3/9/04 – A new requirement in the Chicago school system requires
would-be dropouts and their parents to sign a consent form that warms them of the dangers of dropping out, including unemployment and jail. Is this a good idea?
3/4/04 – Will you see Mel Gibson's movie, The Passion of the
Christ ? Why or why not?
3/2/04 – What movie do you feel deserves the Academy Award? The nominees
are: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King; Lost in Translation; Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World; Mystic River ; and Seabiscuit .
2/24/04 – Should same-sex marriages be legal?
2/17/04 – Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? If so, how?
2/10/04 – Was the exposure of Janet Jackson's right breast during the
Super Bowl halftime show planned or an accident?
2/03/04 – At www.RateMyTeachers.com , students can anonymously rate and post comments about their middle and high school teachers. Do you feel this is
appropriate?
1/27/04 – According to the International Obesity Task Force, it is
estimated that 22 million of the world’s children under age 5 are overweight or obese. What do you feel is the biggest factor contributing to this startling statistic?
1/20/04 – This week on Judging Amy , Maxine (Tyne Daly) was told
that her soul was malnourished. How do you nourish your soul?
1/13/04 – Should immigrants be allowed to enter the United States if
they have jobs, and should illegal workers be allowed to keep their jobs?
1/06/04 – What are your 2004 new year resolutions?
12/30/03 – As the year comes to a close, did you fulfill your 2003 new
year resolutions?
12/16/03 – Should the "morning after pill" be sold over the
counter?
12/09/03 – Do you feel the Michael Jackson arrest on allegations of
child molestation is a “modern-day lynching,” as his brother Jermaine has described it?
11/25/03 – What are you thankful for?
11/18/03 – David Letterman recently became a father at the age of 56.
Are people who chose to have a child later in life being fair to that child?
11/11/03 – Many people, including stars like Carnie Wilson, have turned
to gastric bypass surgery as a way to lose weight. Is this a medical necessity for some, or just an easy way out?
11/04/03 – A high school student in Florida was suspended for wearing a
Halloween costume depicting "safe sex." The girl wore a T-shirt with condoms taped to it. Did the school act appropriately?
10/28/03 – Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Danny DeVito, Edward Norton and
Jason Alexander are among the stars who will travel to the Middle East on a private peace mission. They believe that they can succeed in bringing peace to this war-torn region where
statesmen have failed. Do you think they will be successful?
10/07/03 – Some teachers feel the “real world” is missing
from school textbooks. For example, cleaning up bad language in literary classics, and how they are written not to offend anyone. Some teachers are choosing not to use them at all in
class. What do you think?
09/30/03 – Do you feel the national do-not-call list is
unconstitutional, as a federal judge in Colorado has ruled? Should it be implemented?
09/16/03 – Stephen King has received an honorary National Book Award for
lifetime achievement. If you could honor one of your favorite authors, who would it be? Why?
09/09/03 – The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has
filed lawsuits against 261 people - one being a 12-year-old girl -- who have downloaded and shared music on the Internet. Should it be illegal to share music files on the Web?
09/02/03 – How will you remember September 11th?
08/26/03 – The Parents Television Council has released its list of best
and worst shows, with CSI (CBS) topping the worst list and Touched By an Angel (CBS) named as best show. What shows do you feel are the worst for families? Best? (Go to www.parentstv.org to see what other shows made the lists.)
08/20/03 – The first high school exclusively for gay, bisexual and
transgender students will open this fall in New York. Should this idea be implemented in all states?
08/12/03 – What is the best and/or worst piece of parenting advice
you've received?
07/29/03 – The Bush administration wants permission from the Supreme
Court to revoke prescription licenses from doctors who recommend marijuana to patients. Should marijuana for medical purposes be legal?
07/22/03 – Should the 19-year-old that filed sexual assault charges
against Kobe Bryant have to reveal her identity?
07/08/03 – Do you feel the new reality shows about dating and marriage,
such as Cupid (CBS), Dating Experiment (ABC) and Love Shack (NBC), are crossing the line or just harmless fun?
07/01/03 – Barbra Streisand filed a lawsuit seeking $10 million against
a photographer who took aerial photos of her home. Were her rights violated?
06/24/03 – The New York City school system has set stricter nutritional
guidelines and will no longer have vending machines that sell sodas, candy or doughnuts. Should all schools ban vending machines?
06/17/03 – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the University of
Michigan law school can give preferential treatment to minorities in the admission process. Should race be considered at all for admission to a university?
06/10/03 – Would you vote for Hillary Clinton if she ran for President?
Why or why not?
06/03/03 – Medical students routinely do pelvic exams on women who are
under anesthesia as part of their training without consent. Is this appropriate? Would you give consent if asked?
05/27/03 – A Muslim woman is fighting the state of Florida because she
does not want to remove her veil for her driver’s license photo. The state is threatening to revoke her license. Are her rights being violated?
05/20/03 – Illinois has become the first state to ban ephedra, an herbal
supplement used for weight loss and increasing performance. Should ephedra be banned in all states?
05/13/03 – Who do you think should have been the new American
Idol?
05/06/03 – According to congressional auditors, school lunches have
improved nutritionally, but they still contain too much fat. Do you feel schools provide adequate lunches for students?
04/29/03 – According to a study in the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology , violent song lyrics increase thoughts of aggression. Do you feel music lyrics can evoke aggressive behavior?
04/22/03 – Should the United States close its borders to Asian countries
until the SARS scare is over?
04/15/03 – Will you take a break from TV during TV-Turnoff Week 2003
(April 21-27)? If yes, what activities will you do with your family, and if no, do you think TV gets a bad rap?
04/8/03 – In an article in the April/May issue of new teen magazine,
Teen Vogue , the author casually uses the word "wifebeaters" to describe the white tank top shirts teen singer Avril Levinge incorporates into her wardrobe. Is this an acceptable
word to use in a teen magazine? Why or why not?
04/1/03 – Should children be spanked?
03/25/03 – Do you think it’s a good idea to have journalists
embedded in U.S. troops?
03/18/03 – Is it appropriate for actors and musicians to use award shows
and concerts to air anti-war messages?
03/11/03 – Do you feel a war with Iraq is justified?
03/04/03 – Should non-U.S. citizens be allowed to receive organs for
transplant in the United States?
02/25/03 – In Michigan, a high school student wearing a shirt with a
picture of President Bush and the words “International Terrorist” was asked to remove the shirt or go home. Did the school act appropriately, or were the student’s
rights violated?
02/18/03 – Should the United States continue the manned space shuttle
program or concentrate only on unmanned missions?
02/11/03 – Should all public schools require students to wear
uniforms?
02/04/03 – If you could have one of the designers from Trading
Spaces decorate your home, who would it be? Why?
01/28/03 – Should the tobacco industry have to foot part of the bill to
help smokers kick the habit?
01/21/03 – If you had to pick one person to honor as Person of the Year
in 2002, who would it be? Why?
01/14/03 – Should a military draft be reinstated?
01/07/03 – What New Year’s resolutions did you make for 2003? Are
you keeping them?
12/31/02 – With President Bush's declaration that the smallpox vaccine
will be made available to the public, each person must decide if receiving the vaccine is right for them. Will you get the smallpox vaccination when available? Why or why not?
12/24/02 – Should the United States go to war with Iraq?
12/17/02 – The Supreme Court is hearing arguments now regarding a cross
burning case in Virginia, and have to decide if the state’s statute against cross burning violates the First Amendment. Should cross burning be protected as a form of free
speech?
12/10/02 – If you could do one thing this holiday season to make the
world a better place, what would it be?
12/3/02 – The Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug
Claritin, an allergy medication, to be sold over the counter. Should more prescription drugs, such as allergy relievers, cholesterol reducers and birth control pills, be sold over the
counter?
11/26/02 – Should McDonald’s be held responsible for children's
health?
11/19/02 – What are your views on public, private and homeschooling?
Which do you feel is best?
11/12/02 – In The Sunday Wife , iParenting's Book Club Pick-of-the-Month , the preacher's wife, Dean, was so nervous about meeting the congregation. Afraid of being judged
by her past, she was careful to present herself in only the best light possible. Should a preacher's wife be held more accountable to her past than anyone else in church?
11/5/02 – Should John Lee Malvo, 17, be sentenced to death if found
guilty of sniper charges?
10/29/02 – A new business in Salt Lake City, Utah allows pregnant women
to have a "keepsake ultrasound." For $60 to $120, she can get a photo and video set to music of her unborn child. Doctors are concerned that too many ultrasounds may be unsafe, and the
Food and Drug Administration is discouraging this practice. Should ultrasounds for no medical reason be allowed?
10/22/02 – At Sun Valley Charter High in Ramona, Calif., students now
access their assignments online and from CDs due to growing complaints about students carrying heavy backpacks. Should computers replace textbooks in secondary schools?
10/15/02 – In Portland, Ore., a priest who had over 40 allegations of
sexual abuse against him passed away and had requested a funeral Mass in the cathedral. Anticipating objections from parishioners, services were held at a funeral home. Should funeral
services for priests accused of crimes be held in a church?
10/8/02 – A new system called KidDrive allows parents to monitor their
teen’s driving. A sticker is placed on the car, and anyone can call and report if the teen drives dangerously. Is this a good idea?
10/1/02 – What should happen to Madelyne Gorman Toogood, the mom caught
on tape beating her daughter?
9/24/02 – Should it be mandatory to send a child to
preschool?
9/17/02 – How did you commemorate September 11?
9/10/02 – A couple in Germany want to name their child Osama bin Laden,
but the German government has refused permission for them to do so. Is this an infringement of rights, or is this action warranted?
9/3/02 – Is it appropriate for “Sesame Street” to introduce
an HIV-positive muppet?
8/27/02 – Should the United States use military action against
Iraq?
8/20/02 – Many high schools are now allowing students to carry cell
phones and pagers. Do you think this is a good idea? Why?
8/13/02 – Do you buy organic products? Why?
8/6/02 – In Philadelphia, a man has filed a lawsuit to stop his former
girlfriend from having an abortion. A judge had temporarily banned the woman from ending her pregnancy. Should the courts be able to prevent a woman from having an abortion if the father
objects?
7/30/02 – What's your favorite European country? Why?
7/23/02 – Zacarias Moussaoui plead guilty to conspiracy charges in
connection to the September 11 attacks this week, but a federal judge rejected his plea. Should he have been allowed to plead guilty? Why?
7/16/02 – What's your favorite cartoon character? (We know you
watch them!)
7/9/02 – How did you show your patriotism on July 4th?
7/2/02 – A federal appeals court in California ruled that reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional because it endorses God with the phrase "under God." Should schools be forced to stop reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance?
6/25/02 – Should overweight people be required to buy two seats when
flying?
6/18/02 – If you could invite any four people to dinner – dead or
alive – who would they be? Why?
6/11/02 – A new program announced by the Justice Department -- the
National Security Entrance/Exit Registration System – would require that some people visiting the United States to be fingerprinted and photographed before entering the country. Do
you think this is a good idea?
6/4/02 – Many ideas have been proposed on what to do with Ground Zero,
including new office buildings, a memorial, and a place for meditation. What do you think should be done?
5/28/02 – If you knew your child was about to commit a crime, or they
had already done so, would you turn them in? If not, what would you do?
5/21/02 – In your opinion, what's the most effective method of weight
loss on the market today? Why?
5/14/02 – What made Mother's Day special this year?
5/7/02 – A sixth-grade honor-roll student in Pennsylvania was suspended
for drawing two stick figures, representing her teachers, with arrows in their heads. Did the school district overreact?
4/30/02 – Would you want Dr. Phil, from The Oprah Show , as your
therapist?
4/23/02 – Airline pilots oppose the release of the cockpit voice
recordings from the hijacked United Airlines plane that crashed in Pennsylvania on September 11. Should these tapes be released?
4/16/02 – Do you think ADD and ADHD are legitimate behavior disorders
that require medication as treatment?
4/9/02 – What is your biggest pet peeve?
4/2/02 – California Governor Gray Davis has ordered HMOs to cover the
"morning-after," or "abortion pill." Should HMOs cover this controversial drug?
3/26/02 – Should dogs with a reputation for violence be
banned?
3/19/02 – Should gay couples be allowed to adopt a child?
3/12/02 – Which film deserves top honors at the Academy Awards on March
24?
3/5/02 – Should Russell Yates, the husband of Andrea Yates who is on
trial in Texas
2/26/02 – Should the United States pay ransom for hostages?
2/19/02 – Do you feel Olympic judges should have to explain a decision
if the majority disagrees with it?
2/12/02 – Should women be given the option to choose a Cesarean section
if there is no medical indication for one?
2/5/02 – Do you think the new colored margarine that's being marketed
for kids is a good idea?
1/29/02 – Do you think John Walker Lindh, the American Taliban soldier,
can get a fair trial?
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