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The death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent. "The death penalty has no deterrent effect."

There are no circumstances under which I support capital punishment. "...the death penalty continues to be applied in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment."

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. ACLU: "protecting medical marijuana users and their doctors from prosecution."

Public displays of religious content should not be permitted; the government should refrain from endorsing any and all religions. "It's A Violation Of The Law"

Schools should not teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory. ACLU puts its lawyers where its mouth is

Minors should be exempt from the death penalty. ACLU against execution of minors

The Pledge of Allegiance should not include the phrase "under God" for other reasons. Removing phrase "is not anti-religious"

Drug sentencing laws in America are not fair. The 100:1 disparity between crack and powder cocaine is unjustifiable

EVIDENCE: Are laws banning sagging pants unconstitutional? Yes

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. Constitution be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman?

UNKNOWN: What legal rights to a relationship of consenting adults should be available for same-sex couples?

UNKNOWN: Should marriage be defined as a union between one man and one woman?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists?

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Is feminism relevant?

UNKNOWN: Should drugs be legalized?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality a choice?

UNKNOWN: Should local and state governments be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties for private uses that have public benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag?

UNKNOWN: Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children?

UNKNOWN: Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape?

UNKNOWN: Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use?

UNKNOWN: Should the United States issue a formal apology for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate marriage?

UNKNOWN: Can doubt be part of faith?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality immoral?

UNKNOWN: Should government funding be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good?

UNKNOWN: Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate?

UNKNOWN: Should prisons be privatized?

UNKNOWN: Is there a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government mandate paid parental leave?

UNKNOWN: Have you ever smoked marijuana?