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I have smoked marijuana. I did. It’s not something I’m proud of. It was a mistake as a young man.

President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest was not appropriate. Obama regrets 'stupid' comments

The arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was not justified. Obama said it doesn't make sense to him that the situation escalated to the point that Gates was arrested.

Racial discrimination is still a significant problem in America. And that is a sign, an example of how race remains a factor in the society

There is convincing evidence that a higher being exists. Jesus is an historical figure for me, and he's also a bridge between God and man

Undocumented immigrants should be granted in-state tuition benefits. Obama co-sponsored the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors of 2007

Doubt can be part of faith. Faith doesn't mean that you don't have doubts,

The government should allow same-sex couples to adopt children. We have to extend equal treatment in our family and adoption laws

African Americans should not receive reparations for slavery. the best reparations we can provide are good schools in the inner city and jobs for people who are unemployed

Government funding should be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good. "I believe deeply in the separation of church and state, but I don't believe this partnership will endanger that idea"

The death penalty should be available in cases of child rape. States should be able to execute people for "heinous" crimes

The United States should issue a formal apology for slavery. Backs apology bill

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. "same controls as other drugs prescribed by doctors, I think that's entirely appropriate"

The 'War on Drugs' has not been effective in curbing illegal drug use. "Utter Failure"

Marijuana should not be legal. Obama not a supporter of legalization

Homosexuality is not immoral. "I do not agree with General Pace that homosexuality is immoral. "

Marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman. Read it and weep ...

Civil unions should be available for same-sex couples. Obama Supports Civil Unions

The government should mandate paid parental leave. Most all wealthy countries do it; we should be able to break the impasse

There are persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage. Unit of child rearing

Homosexuals should be allowed to enter the clergy. UCC: First Openly Gay Minister in 1972

The government should regulate marriage. Civil unions yes, gay marriage no.

The death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent. "While the evidence tells me that the death penalty does little to deter crime..."

Morality and religion absolutely should play a role in public policymaking. Barack Obama believes all legislation is based in morality ...

There is a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality. Religious People do not have a Monopoly on Morality

Religious beliefs are vital to society. Americans are hungry for religion

Schools should not teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory. Obama: Intelligent Design Is Not Science

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. He Voted Against the Amendment And Flat Out Says it Here

The U.S. should not enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag. Obama Voted Against A Constitutional Amendment

There are circumstances under which I support capital punishment. Some crimes are so bad that the community is justified in demanding capital punishment

EVIDENCE: Are laws banning sagging pants unconstitutional? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"? Yes, it should the remain the way it was written.

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

EVIDENCE: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists? Yes.

EVIDENCE: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate? No

EVIDENCE: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate? No

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. "same controls as other drugs prescribed by doctors, I think that's entirely appropriate"

UNKNOWN: Is there life after death?

UNKNOWN: Should a couple live together before getting married?

UNKNOWN: Does violence in movies contribute to violence in society?