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Chain restaurants should not be required to display calorie counts on their menus. Not required, but given an incentive to.

Obesity is not socially contagious. I don't get the wording of this issue.

There aren't persuasive health reasons not to eat food products from animal clones.

Acupuncture is not effective at treating back pain.

Contraceptives should be covered by health insurance plans.

Americans are over-medicated.

it is not necessary to grow food organically.

Doctors should be prosecuted for the overprescription of addictive drugs.

Congress should change the eligibility guidelines for Medicaid.

Drinking milk has a positive effect on an adult's health. If skim milk.

A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase.

There is no link between childhood vaccinations and autism.

The government should impose smoking bans.

Adults should not be required by law to purchase health insurance.

Smoking should be prohibited in all indoor public places.

Nutrition labels do not contain sufficient information.

There are potential benefits to drinking red wine.

Low-carbohydrate diets have a positive effect on health.

Insurance premiums should be tax-deductible.

The FDA should label food products from animal clones. I'm always a proponent of more information on labels.

There are no persuasive health reasons not to eat genetically modified foods.

HIV tests should not be mandatory.

The U.S. should permit the import of prescription drugs from Canada.

Life is fundamentally precious because it is finite and fragile. Not sure this question can actually be answered. I'd say that brains are generally hardwired to "think" whatever is necessary to preserve the species.

The right to death should not be limited to those with terminal illness, chronic pain, or other specific circumstances.

Bottled water is not safer than tap water. Not necessarily. Especially that new brand of exploding bottled water. Don't drink that stuff... or you'll probably explode.

Pregnant women should avoid peanuts. I wouldn't tell a woman what to do, but sometimes the motto "better safe than sorry" applies.

Health insurance pricing should not favor those who meet physical standards. I just find it morally wrong that big corporations can legally gamble on your health.

HIV should not be a factor in evaluating whether a non-citizen can enter or permanently reside in a country. It would lead to more discrimination.

Elective cesarean deliveries should be available in the absence of medical complications. Why would they not be?

The use of birth control is not equivalent to abortion. I'm sorry, but this isn't an issue. Only the super uneducated and confused believe that sperm are fully developed human lives.

There are no persuasive non-religious reasons for male circumcision. To date, there is no known negative health attributes to being uncircumcised. That is indisputable fact.

The government should require labeling of genetically modified food. We need to require from companies more information about what is in their product and what the FDA says it will do

Positive thinking can improve your health. Bio feedback is a very real thing. But generally, positive thinking can be good for your mental health. It won't cure herpes, but at least your thinking positively!

Humans do not have souls. no such thing

Governments should ban trans fats in commercially-prepared foods.

Children with ADHD should be treated with medications. But lets not over diagnose!

The U.S. should expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Addiction is a disease.

Abstinence-only sex education is not effective.