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If a law violates the constitution, then the public should have the final say in if it passes or not.

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A lot of laws, even good ones, are struck down as unconstitutional, and the constitution also pre...

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3 hours ago by Aries Aries

Implant GPS devices into convicted sex offenders

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First let's clarify that by sex offender, I'm not referring to a couple of teens having sex or ev...

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2 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

New York's soda tax idea is stupid!

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In the great state of New York, a debate is taking place on whether or not to tax sugary drinks l...

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3 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

American citizens + Al Qaeda = treason

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Any American who decides that he or she wants to join Al Qaeda or support them in any way, shape ...

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4 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

If Corporations are going to be declared "persons" with free speech, then they should be punished like persons.

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When someone commits a crime in this country and are found guilty, they are either fined, or put ...

In Law & Ethics 2 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

8 days ago by Aries Aries

Welfare breeds learned helplessness

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There are generations of people in the United States have managed to live off of and survive on w...

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10 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

Gang members in prison should be executed

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Gang members in prison should be executed for the good of society. These individuals have no des...

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10 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

Fighting for our rights is important

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Under the constitution, a deliberately vague and open to interpretation document, we have a lot o...

In Law & Ethics 3 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

12 days ago by Aries Aries

The military needs to keep the don't ask, don't tell policy

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If someone with homosexual tendencies wants to serve in the military, that's great but keep it to...

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14 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

People who file frivolous lawsuits should pay all court fees if they lose

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Courts throughout the United States are loaded with all sorts of frivolous lawsuits. About three...

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14 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

People who demonize others in the courtroom should be charged with contempt.

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It's a fact that a prosecutor wants you in jail, and it's also a fact a lawyer wants the other si...

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14 days ago by Aries Aries

America needs a flat tax

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Let's abolish the IRS and simply institute a flat tax so all Americans pay their fair share. No ...

In Politics & Government 4 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

17 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

John Edwards is getting a free pass because he's white

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Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is getting a free pass on his affair while Tiger Woods...

In Politics 4 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

20 days ago by Tongyun Tongyun

"Professional Juror" should be an occupation.

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Face it, we hate jury duty. We've made excuses, changed religion, killed family members, prayed t...

In Law & Ethics 5 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

21 days ago by Aries Aries

We don't do enough for criminals.

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The state of Arizona has the lowest rate of re-offending at around 25%. Meaning that for every fo...

In Law & Ethics 7 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

26 days ago by Aries Aries

People shouldn't make a big deal over who politicians are sleeping with

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Every once in a while, we hear about some alleged "Sex scandal" involving a politician who should...

In Politics & Government 6 Responses (0 videos | 0 audios)

27 days ago by Aries Aries

Fines for copyright infringement don't fit the crime.

Recently, a man in Oz got a massive fine for uploading SMB wii.

Now, I'm certain that people w...

In Law & Ethics

1 month ago by Aries Aries

Terrorists should be tortured to protect Americans

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In the fight against terrorism, when an enemy combatant is captured, any and all means (even tort...

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1 month ago by Tongyun Tongyun

People need to be aware of the good things that Obama has done.

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He's been in office for nearly a year, and has gotten a lot of flack for quite a handful of screw...

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1 month ago by Aries Aries

Minors who break the law should be named and shamed.

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I've heard a lot of stories about someone under the age of whatever it is this month committing a...

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1 month ago by Aries Aries