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Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

Currently, state and local police provide fingerprints of suspects to federal immigration authorities and hand over individuals presumed to be in the country illegally. The federal government is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, but it can also delegate some immigration-control duties to state and local law...

13 December, 2018 / 4 Comments

Do you think Donald Trump is helping America?

try { window._mNHandle.queue.push(function () { window._mNDetails.loadTag("622758132", "600x250", "622758132"); }); } catch (error) {} Donald Trump is one of the most talked about presidents. Those who love Trump boast about his role in economic growth, his goal-oriented immigration policies,...

12 December, 2018 / 1,511 Comments

Do you believe kneeling to protest during the national anthem disrespects the troops?

There is a growing debate over kneeling to protest during the national anthem. Proponents justify the action considering it a legal form of peaceful protest under the First Amendment. Opponents consider it disrespectful to the country and the people who have risked their lives or died...

12 December, 2018 / 96 Comments

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

"The debate on U.S. offshore drilling is ongoing in the United States. The Trump administration released a draft in January 2018 proposing a massive extension of offshore leasing, which would make more than 90% of U.S. waters available to oil and gas companies. Those in favor of...

12 December, 2018 / 1 Comment

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

"Biodegradable products can be decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thus avoid pollution. Throughout the world consumers nowadays, prefer biodegradable products. France has banned the sale of disposable plastic products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and India passed a law prohibiting...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

"The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 was an Act of Congress that was signed into federal law by U.S. President Barack Obama eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack cocaine and increased statutory fines. Opponents of mandatory minimum sentences argue that imposing lengthy...

12 December, 2018 / 2 Comments

Do you support Common Core national standards?

"The Common Core State Standards Initiative describes what K–12 students throughout the United States should understand in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each school grade. The United States has sunk considerably in educational rankings over the last few decades. Those who support...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Do you support charter schools?

"A charter school receives government funding but functions independently of the established state school system. As of 2015, 6,700 charter schools enroll approximately 2.9 million students in the United States. Opponents of charter schools argue that they steal money away from the public education system and...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

"Despite the growing number of automobiles, app-driven vehicles, and personal transport - public transportation remain to be a popular choice for people across the country. Let's look at these few facts from American Public Transportation Association - People board public transportation 35 million times each weekday....

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

"Credible studies indicate that biochemical changes caused by marijuana in the brain result in drug-seeking behavior, which opens a gateway to other harmful drugs like cocaine, meth, and heroin. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) claims that drug decriminalization will lead to increased drug usage. Those in...

12 December, 2018 / 8 Comments

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

"Obamacare required all states to extend their Medicaid programs to include some of the poorest people in the U.S. In 2012 the Supreme Court directed that forcing States to expand their Medicaid coverage was unconstitutional. Proponents of the expansion claim that it will lower healthcare costs...

12 December, 2018 / 2 Comments

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

"Medicaid is a joint federal and state program which assists with medical costs for low-income citizens. Each state defines its own specifications for Medicaid eligibility. The Trump administration says that states should align any Medicaid work terms with existing mandates for federal food stamps and cash...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

"Philadelphia has the highest opioid death rate in comparison to other cities of the United States. More than 1,200 people fatally overdosed in Philadelphia in 2017, one-third more than 2016. Philadelphia recently proposed a safe injection site. Similar safe havens for drugs are operating in...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

"President Donald Trump made a campaign promise of allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies. After acquiring Presidency, he withdrew from his pledge. Proponents believe that the federal government should be allowed to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies as it can save up...

12 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

"Trump administration is determined to expand the private sector’s role in veterans’ health care. Privatization will allow veterans to choose from a broader range of individual health care specialists. Many of these offer lower fees than other options available. With a private system, veterans could...

12 December, 2018 / 22 Comments

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

"The U.S. Supreme Court recognizes the federal government's power to acquire private property for public use. Eminent domain is the ability of any government to seize private property for public use. Opponents do not align with giving the government the ability to take property considering it...

12 December, 2018 / 3 Comments

Do you support affirmative action programs?

"Affirmative action programs are designed to promote the education and employment of minority groups. Proponents believe such programs are essential for the empowerment of segments of the population that are known to have previously suffered from discrimination. Opponents argue that such programs are reverse discrimination...

12 December, 2018 / 1 Comment

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

"Whistleblower protection laws and regulations guarantee freedom of speech for workers and contractors in certain situations. Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee, released evidence against the misuse of Patriot Act. Snowden faced charges under the espionage act and was refused a pardon. Proponents of whistleblower laws...

12 December, 2018 / 1 Comment