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There is intelligent life on other planets.

Given the sheer number of other worlds in the universe, and the unbelievable diversity here on ours, it is unbelievably likely almost to a certainty that some type of intelligence exists. Plus, where...

Stand Taken 7/4/2008 12:31 PM

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Affirmative action is unconstitutional.

Any form of discrimination against race is by definition racism. Just because we cloak it in some kind of label does not change that. All forms of racism are wrong, and illegal. Just apply the same...

Stand Taken 7/4/2008 12:29 PM

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The U.S. should not enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag.

The first amendment to the constitution protects free speech. While it is reasonable to ban offensive or libelous speech, we have to let all forms of political protest continue. Those who burn the f...

Stand Taken 7/4/2008 12:26 PM

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The U.S. should not have signed the Kyoto Treaty.

This was a 'feel good' attempt to crush capitalism. It would have been a disaster for our economy.

Stand Taken 7/4/2008 12:20 PM

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Democracy is not the most effective political system.

It depends on what you define as 'effective'. If you look at increasing freedom and personal liberty, then no, a democracy allows tyrany of the majority. A representative republic, like we have, is ...

Stand Taken 7/4/2008 12:18 PM

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The U.S. should offer incentives to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear program.

Yeah, here is an incentive. We will move that carrier fleet with the cruise missle ships away from your coast if you do the right thing. I am just saying.

Stand Taken 7/2/2008 4:56 AM

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

How, oh how shall we live our lives without mommy government telling us what is ok to eat? Please help me.

Stand Taken 7/2/2008 4:55 AM

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The government should not regulate the cost of healthcare.

Name something the government does well? If the regulate more, they will want to control more, and the more they get involved the worse it will get.

Stand Taken 6/30/2008 2:44 PM

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Diplomatic measures or pressure are the appropriate next steps that the US should take with Iran.

More pressure should be applied, like freezing assets or more sanctions. We still have a little more room to squeeze them. Let them take the first shot with military action, and then finish them off...

Stand Taken 6/30/2008 2:42 PM

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Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should run on the same ticket.

Oh please, oh please, oh please. Nothing will reinforce the 'Candidate of Change' (TM) like Ms. Politics as Usual. Please Hillary, run with Barack and help McCain win.

Stand Taken 6/30/2008 2:40 PM

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The U.S. will not use military force in Iran.

Should we? Yes, but we won't, not unless those crazies attack Israel first. Even the most hawkish among us doesn't want to bite off more than we can chew.

Stand Taken 6/30/2008 2:37 PM

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The U.S. should expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

We need to get the oil from somewhere.

Stand Taken 6/13/2008 8:22 AM

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