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  1. myp

    President Obama's State of the Union speech

    President Obama's State of the Union speech just ended. I will post the video as soon as I can find a full version. In the meantime, what did everyone think? edit: Ok, I found it, but it is in 9 parts. I have embeded the first one below and for others, just click the video and it'll take you...
  2. myp

    Contest thread: When does the state overstep its boundaries and become unjust?

    This is the first contest debate we are having on Political Fray and hopefully it will be the first of many (depending on the level of activity and response we get from all of you.) If this works out, we will probably be having these at least a couple times a month and maybe more. The prize for...
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    The state and self-harm

    Many states currently have laws against people causing harm to themselves- from using drugs to committing suicide. How is that just? Every human should have the right to do what he/she does with himself. I understand laws protecting the harm of others, but what about the harm of one's self? A...
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    Should local and state law enforcement be trained to check immigration status?

    Currently only federal and some state/local agencies check criminals immigration status. I think we need to train all law enforcement to check when somebody is arrested. It is a simple matter of checking a computer database and can greatly reduce the work of ICE.
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    Seperation of church and state?

    The christian right has a grip on the Republican Party. Under President Bush, faith based organized received large amounts of federal funding. Furthermore stem cell research has been crippled. Religion has no role in our government decisions and causes nothing but problems. What do you think?
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