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The July 2008 issue of Italian Vogue will prompt American publications to feature more black models.

Theaters should not allow parents to bring their babies into movies.

Record labels will become obsolete.

Heath Ledger should not receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for his role in "The Dark Knight". I'm not sure why I'm offering an opinion on this since I haven't seen the movie. The reason for my negative vote is that I'm wondering if it's more a sympathy vote and less an acting ability vote. Admittedly, I could be wrong, though.

David Cook should win the 2008 season of "American Idol".

There should not be minimum age requirements for opera performers.

Reality television has a negative effect on society. The very idea that these shows imply "reality" has an adverse affect. They are scripted dribble tweaked to create talk around the water cooler the following morning.

Awards are not a valid measure of an actor's talent. So many incredible actors don't even get a chance to show their talents thanks to a system that is run by corporations. Oftentimes, these awards are inspired by popularity.

It is not acceptable for celebrities to sell photos of their children to magazines.

Cosmetic procedures have a positive impact on an actor's career. I suppose it has a positive impact on an actor's career, but an adverse impact on society as a whole. In addition, there comes a point when too many procedures are just frightening...

The Writers Guild of America strike was worth it.

Celebrities who advocate on behalf of social issues have a positive effect on the overall cause.

Consumers should have the option to purchase cable TV channels individually.

It is acceptable for people to wear fur. I wish I could say, no, and even though I'd never wear fur, I do eat meat and wear leather so how can I criticize those who wear fur?

Internet service providers should not implement a file-sharing surcharge.

Commercialization has had a positive impact on hip hop.

Theaters should not ban onstage smoking.

'American Idol' has a positive impact on the music industry.

Tickets to Broadway shows are not fairly priced.

Awards are a valid measure of a musician's work.

"Dreamgirls" should not have been nominated for best picture.

Special effects do not enhance the artistic value of a movie.

The Writers Guild of America strike is justified.

Art depicting religious figures in an offensive manner should not be censored.

The government should not withdraw funding for art it considers offensive.

Human cadavers should not be displayed as art. I am saying no, but if the person has it in his or her will giving approval to be displayed as art, than who am I to argue?

Art should not be defined.

Celebrities are not obligated to behave as role models. The key word in this question is "obligated." Would it be nice if celebrities behaved as role models? Yes. But then again, my idea of a role model is someone willing to speak up and protest the present administration while someone else's idea of role mode

The decrease in newspaper reviews will have a negative effect on the book publishing industry.

The 'Harry Potter' books are not anti-Christian.

Printed books will become obsolete.

Onscreen smoking should not be a factor in MPAA ratings.

The identities of the Classification and Rating Administration board members should not remain anonymous.

The concert stage is an appropriate venue to promote political views.

Music piracy has a negative effect on the music industry.

Animated films should not try to appeal to both adults and children.

Aspiring filmmakers should attend film school.

A movie trailer should reveal no more than is necessary to convince audiences to see the film.

Awards are a valid measure of a film's worth.

The best way to objectively review movies is a rating scale of degrees, e.g., zero to five stars.