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Health care reform legislation will not be passed in 2009. I simply cannot envision this due to the way the private insurance companies are terrorizing the country's citizens into believing the end of the world is upon us if this legislation gets passed.

Drinking in moderation is not a viable treatment for alcoholism. Doesn't someone who is an alcoholic have a problem drinking moderately? Isn't that what an alcoholic is?

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

The outbreak of the influenza virus (Swine flu) in Mexico will become an international pandemic. Unfortunately.

Media coverage of the swine flu outbreak has been overblown. That's all the news there seems to be of late. Swine flu may be a serious thing, but more people are dying every day from slipping in the shower than they are of this.

Habitual consumption of alcohol is worse on one's personal health than habitual consumption of marijuana. Not that smoking herb is a healthy lifestyle, but I'm not sure that anyone could logically say smoking a spliff a few times a week does more damage than getting hammered a few times per week.

Television ads do not contribute to childhood obesity. It's because they sit their fat little rear ends on the couch to watch TV all day, so indirectly, yeah, but for the purposes of this question, no.

People should not use the Internet for self-diagnosis. The only diagnosis being made should come out of the mouth of a doctor.

Governments should not ban trans fats in commercially-prepared foods.

Online pharmaceutical purchases should not require in-person pre-screening exams.

It is not ethical for doctors to prescribe placebos to unwitting patients.

The government should subsidize prescription drugs for people who cannot afford them.

Tap water should be fluoridated.

The government should not impose smoking bans.

The government should subsidize prescription drugs for seniors who cannot afford them.

Viagra should be available over-the-counter.

Organic milk is not safer than regular milk.

Irradiated food is safe to eat.

A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase.

Bottled water is not safer than tap water.

An avian flu pandemic is not imminent.

Smoking should not be prohibited in all indoor public places.

Barack Obama has the best health care plan.

Plan B should be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18.

The use of birth control is not equivalent to abortion.

The FDA should regulate tobacco products.

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

Antibacterial soaps are not more effective than regular soaps.

Health insurance pricing should not favor those who meet physical standards.

Veterinarians should not prescribe psychoactive drugs for animals.

There are no persuasive reasons why people should not eat meat.

The U.S. should not do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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

There is a link between alcohol consumption and the development of cancer.

Pets do improve their owners' health.

HIV/AIDS research will yield an effective vaccine.

The government should not require labeling genetically modified food.

The U.S. should implement a single-payer health care system.

HIV tests should not be mandatory.

Life begins at birth.