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Is the Making a Murderer killer Steven Avery guilty or not?

9 years ago by homer2000 in society

Is the Making a Murderer killer Steven Avery guilty or not?
Exonerated after spending nearly two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, Steven Avery filed suit against Manitowoc County, Wis., and several individuals involved with his arrest. Shortly after, however, Avery found himself behind bars again, this time accused of the murder of 25-year-ol...

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The United States is losing the War on Terror.

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

The United States is losing the War on Terror.
Is the United States losing the War on Terror?11 years after 9/11 and the United States hasn't been winning the war on terrorism for nearly a decade. Is the United States winning or losing the war on terror?

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The only war worth fighting is the war on poverty

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

The only war worth fighting is the war on poverty
Is the only war worth fighting the war on poverty?Many argue that contemporary wars are for natural resources such as oil.Is war the root cause of poverty, and will peace bring about prosperity?

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Should the U.S. Expand Offshore Oil Drilling?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Should the U.S. Expand Offshore Oil Drilling?
Should the U.S. Expand Offshore Oil Drilling?Are there any benefits to expand offshore oil drilling?What would happen if another oil spill in the ocean were to happen?What would be our reward for knowingly taking these risks?Is it worth it?

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Enforced Uniforms : Is it a good idea?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Enforced Uniforms : Is it a good idea?
Are enforced uniforms a good idea, such as in work and school?Policemen and Firefighters can be easily identified by their work attire, but what if work attire was not enforced?Good, or bad idea?

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Should hemp be made legal?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Should hemp be made legal?
Vermont and North Dakota have passed laws enabling hemp licensure. Both states are waiting for permission to grow hemp from the DEA. Currently,[when?] North Dakota representatives are pursuing legal measures to force DEA approval. Oregon has licensed industrial hemp as of August 2009. Hemp is not le...

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Should cigarette smoking be banned?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Should cigarette smoking be banned?
Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and inhaling the resulting smoke (consisting of particle and gaseous phases). (A more broad definition may include simply taking tobacco smoke into the mouth, and then releasing it, as is done with tobacco pipes and cigars). The practice may have be...

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Is Torture Ever Acceptable?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Is Torture Ever Acceptable?
Torture is the practice or act of deliberately inflicting severe physical pain and possibly injury on a person, though psychological and animal torture also exist. Torture has been carried out or sanctioned by individuals, groups and states throughout history from ancient times to modern day, and fo...

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Should there be any zoos in the world?

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Should there be any zoos in the world?
Zoos argue that they save endangered species and educate the public, but animal rights activists believe the costs outweigh the benefits, and the violation of the rights of the individual animals is unjustifiable.Should there be any zoos in the world?

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Should same-sex marriage be legal

12 years ago by homer2000 in society

Should same-sex marriage be legal
Should same-sex marriage be legal?Choose Pro or Con below and answer with a strong argument, with any sources or videos if you have them.As the Supreme Court hears arguments over gay marriage, the debate over the rights of couples of the same sex has also reverberated around the globe.Introduction o...

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