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dougfoot took a stand9:17 AM
The benefits of skin tanning (via UV light) do outweigh the risks.

Moderation in all things is key... you need exposure to UV rays, those in northern climes (like myself) benefit from the tanning both. Although, being...
dougfoot took a stand4:30 PM
Physician-assisted suicide should not be legal.

Absoloutely not! In Oregon where it is legal, the Oregon Health plan offers PAS in its coverage, but limits coverage for other types of care... Hmmm, ...
dougfoot took a stand9:08 AM
Children with ADHD should not be treated with medications.

This is such a hot button with me - "ADHD" is so over diagnosed, with a 500 percent increase in psycotropic drugs being prescribed since 1991. Druggin...
dougfoot took a stand10:40 AM
Silicon-gel breast implants should be allowed on the market.

The fear over silicon breast implants is over rated. Studies have shown that their use is safe. Let the market work.
dougfoot took a stand10:34 AM
The government should not subsidize prescription drugs for seniors who cannot afford them.

There are programs in the private sector that do a better job of ensuring that those who need drugs get them... more governmental spending will not so...
dougfoot took a stand2:58 PM
The government should not subsidize prescription drugs for people who cannot afford them.

Private organizations do this now... Why waste more tax dollars on ineffective programs?
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