Aesir
Smash Master
My attempt at generating content, hijacked and edited from the really old thread, basically fill it out honestly.
Abortion- Pro-life or Pro-choice?
Affirmative Action- refers to policies that take factors including "race, color, religion, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation or national origin" into consideration in order to benefit an underrepresented group "in areas of employment, education, and business", usually justified as countering the effects of a history of discrimination. (hijacked from wiki)
Biometric National Identification- National ID containing thumbprint, retina scan, DNA marker tester or other bio-identifier For more Information go here it sums up a lot of the complex issues with here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometrics
Cloning- The use of embryionic tissue to create life, such as specific organs or specific people. Usually for research
Death Penalty- The taking away of life as punishment for a crime
Euthanasia/Mercy Killings- Allowing someone to die or killing them to remove pain and suffering
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression- The right to express yourself, through language, speech, and art, with as little supervision as possible
Genetic Engineering- Changing, removing or enhancing DNA to create modify or fix a genetic problem or add beneficial traits More information can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering
Gun Control- Restricting firearms to the private citizen (You can explain why you are for this if you feel it necessary
Homosexual Equality- The belief that homosexuals should have the same rights as anyone else, and not be prejudice because of their sexual preference
Drug War- The belief that you can stop the use of drugs by prohibiting it.
Mandatory Military Draft- Required four or more years of service to your government. Not military draft in war times
Mandatory Minimum Sentences- Required minimum sentences for specific crimes
Minimum Drinking Age- Requiring a minimum age to allow people to drink
Pass/Fail Grading System- Grading system where effort dictates whether someone passes or fails regardless of quality of work
Porn/Adult Entertainment- Movies, books, live shows, magazines, etc. which include adults performing sex acts or other explicit material
Prayer in School- Allowing people to pray wherever they wish
Premarital Sex- Sexual relations before marriage
Racial Profiling- Observing one race more than another because they are known to commit more of a specific crimes
Separation of Church and State- The belief that government and religion should be separate. The government cannot endorse nor promote any religion over another
Sex Education in School- Teaching kids about sex in school
Violence in Entertainment- Allowing explicit or obscene material in movies, TV and other media for their entertainment value
Women in the Draft- Requiring that women join the draft
Women in the military- Whether women should be allowed in the military
Mandatory Community Service for 18 year olds- Basically the idea that for a set period of time you do something whether it be military or peace corps type work for 2 years and the government gives you a free ride through college.
Recessions/Depressions- When the economy starts to decline what is the course of action? Spend or Cut.
Net Neutrality- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_neutrality
Polygamy- The Practice of having more than one spouse
Mandatory teaching of evolution in science class (including private religious schools?)
Child Porn- Needs to be explained more if you say for or against.
Abortion- Pro-life or Pro-choice?
Affirmative Action- refers to policies that take factors including "race, color, religion, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation or national origin" into consideration in order to benefit an underrepresented group "in areas of employment, education, and business", usually justified as countering the effects of a history of discrimination. (hijacked from wiki)
Biometric National Identification- National ID containing thumbprint, retina scan, DNA marker tester or other bio-identifier For more Information go here it sums up a lot of the complex issues with here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometrics
Cloning- The use of embryionic tissue to create life, such as specific organs or specific people. Usually for research
Death Penalty- The taking away of life as punishment for a crime
Euthanasia/Mercy Killings- Allowing someone to die or killing them to remove pain and suffering
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression- The right to express yourself, through language, speech, and art, with as little supervision as possible
Genetic Engineering- Changing, removing or enhancing DNA to create modify or fix a genetic problem or add beneficial traits More information can be found here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering
Gun Control- Restricting firearms to the private citizen (You can explain why you are for this if you feel it necessary
Homosexual Equality- The belief that homosexuals should have the same rights as anyone else, and not be prejudice because of their sexual preference
Drug War- The belief that you can stop the use of drugs by prohibiting it.
Mandatory Military Draft- Required four or more years of service to your government. Not military draft in war times
Mandatory Minimum Sentences- Required minimum sentences for specific crimes
Minimum Drinking Age- Requiring a minimum age to allow people to drink
Pass/Fail Grading System- Grading system where effort dictates whether someone passes or fails regardless of quality of work
Porn/Adult Entertainment- Movies, books, live shows, magazines, etc. which include adults performing sex acts or other explicit material
Prayer in School- Allowing people to pray wherever they wish
Premarital Sex- Sexual relations before marriage
Racial Profiling- Observing one race more than another because they are known to commit more of a specific crimes
Separation of Church and State- The belief that government and religion should be separate. The government cannot endorse nor promote any religion over another
Sex Education in School- Teaching kids about sex in school
Violence in Entertainment- Allowing explicit or obscene material in movies, TV and other media for their entertainment value
Women in the Draft- Requiring that women join the draft
Women in the military- Whether women should be allowed in the military
Mandatory Community Service for 18 year olds- Basically the idea that for a set period of time you do something whether it be military or peace corps type work for 2 years and the government gives you a free ride through college.
Recessions/Depressions- When the economy starts to decline what is the course of action? Spend or Cut.
Net Neutrality- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_neutrality
Polygamy- The Practice of having more than one spouse
Mandatory teaching of evolution in science class (including private religious schools?)
Child Porn- Needs to be explained more if you say for or against.