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The Matthew Shepard Bill is constitutional. "The act would be an important step forward in protecting all minorities from violence"

The government should allow same-sex couples to adopt children. "Arkansas courts should strike down this offensive new law."

The death penalty should not be available in cases of child rape. "For the law to be just, it must temper society’s anger over even the most horrible acts with decency and restraint."

Belief in Creationism or Intelligent Design (ID) contradicts the acceptance of evolution. "The trouble is, a creationist system of science is not science at all. It is faith."

Marriage should not be defined as a union between one man and one woman. "The California Supreme Court brought the United States a step closer to fulfilling its ideals of equality and justice..."

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. "We would like to hear all of [the presidential candidates] support Mr. Schwarzenegger in opposing a constitutional amendment."

The verdict in the Sean Bell case was not appropriate. 50 Bullets, No Conviction

There are no circumstances under which I support capital punishment. "We believe capital punishment is always wrong and unconstitutional..."

Same-sex marriage should be available for same-sex couples. "It's the right move"

Drug sentencing laws in America are not fair. "Blatant unfairness"

EVIDENCE: Is voting a privilege or a right? Right

EVIDENCE: Is same-sex marriage a civil rights issue? Yes

EVIDENCE: What should be the legal drinking age? 21

EVIDENCE: Should election day be a national holiday? No

EVIDENCE: Are different genders treated equally in the workplace? No.

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

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

UNKNOWN: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"?

UNKNOWN: Should schools teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

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 marijuana be legalized for medicinal use?

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: 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: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

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