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Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand12:25 PM
Failure to wear a seat belt should be a primary offense.

I hate laws of this kind under most circumstances, but in this case (and in the case of helmets for motorcyclists), stupidity costs the people far too...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:35 AM
Roman Polanski should not be extradited to the U.S.

His lawyer is right. He fled, but he was never "hard to find." Even his victim has no interest in mounting a case against him. The big question is who...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand9:53 AM
I have smoked marijuana.

And unlike President Clinton, I most certainly did inhale. However, to me, marijuana is not a recreational drug (in spite of the fact that I was intro...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:21 AM
Same-sex marriage is not a civil rights issue.

Marriage should not be considered a secular issue, and instead of focusing on getting states to enact equity acts, we should be focusing on removing m...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand4:39 PM
Employers should not block personal e-mail access on company computers.

Just like other forms of communication, if for no other reason, personal e-mail access should not be restricted in case of personal emergencies. If it...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:41 PM
Violence in movies does not contribute to violence in society.

Violence in movies does not contribute to violence in society. Society no longer prizes personal responsibility as it once did, and that has contribut...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand2:53 PM
Drug sentencing laws in America are not fair.

Of course I'm of the opinion that we need to stop waging war on drugs by trying to stop them. Legalize, tax, remove the money tree for gangs and organ...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand11:04 AM
Greed is the worst of the seven deadly sins.

Can't ignore the current economic situation. Greed running rampant is the root of it, and many who were not guilty of this "sin" are suffering for it....
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand11:53 AM
Racial profiling was not a factor in the arrest of Professor Gates.

Act like you don't belong somewhere, or get in a police officer's face, expect to be treated like a criminal.
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand3:01 PM
The arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was justified.

Gates' behavior was inappropriate, and the officer went on the side of caution.
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:07 AM
Racial discrimination is still a significant problem in America.

It is still a problem, but more often lately the problem is with individuals playing the race card. Individuals of color who have made good lives for ...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:00 AM
Drugs should be legalized.

There is far too much money in the underground economy that isn't being tapped. Drug abuse and the war on drugs cost billions of health care and law e...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:33 PM
President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest was not appropriate.

But to call a foul on it publicly isn't the best idea either. Essentially, he stepped in it, and anything said from this point on will carry the same ...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand11:44 AM
Cats are better pets than dogs.

I'm a little biased right now. Just got a new puppy, and am already a little tired of chasing it around the house to keep it out of trouble. Our cat i...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand2:21 PM
Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses.

While the public benefits may seem an enticing reason to allow this sort of thing, it is nothing more than an "ends justifying the means" situation. T...
Elizabeth Ross-Harrison took a stand10:14 AM
Minors should not be exempt from the death penalty.

If a minor commits a crime that merits the death penalty, it should be levied if that is the decision of the judge and jury. There are few circumstanc...
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