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• Should pulling out of Afghanistan be an option in President Obama's review of war strategy?

  Mon Oct 5, 2009
  • I'm having a hard time believing the recent reports that "support for the War in Afghanistan has eroded" if I can come on a somewhat liberal website like msnbc.com and find 55-41% in favor of staying there.

• Is it appropriate for President Barack Obama to lobby for Chicago to become the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?

  Mon Sep 28, 2009
  • Could Chicago realistically do better than Athens? Probably not, and the Greek capital lost billions upon billions. It's not worth the risk. Besides Tokyo and Madrid are far better options. Chicago has nice food and a skyline, but it doesn't belong on the World Stage.

• Is it appropriate for President Barack Obama to lobby for Chicago to become the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?

  Mon Sep 28, 2009
  • Hmm... Beijing, London and then Chicago? Please. It's laughable.

• Facebook misconduct: Med students cross line

  Tue Sep 22, 2009
  • Chris, Please send the info about your situation to the website I've posted. It's likely that both the Doctor's office and the insurance company are too relaxed on this subject and both need to be reported.

• Facebook misconduct: Med students cross line

  Tue Sep 22, 2009
  • "Regardless of profession, people should still be able to express themselves." Yes, but they have to follow the law. Med students are covered in HIPAA guidelines and clearly broke the law.

• Facebook misconduct: Med students cross line

  Tue Sep 22, 2009
  • I'm in Healthcare management. The good news in all of this is that prosecutions for HIPAA (patient's private information guidelines) are very aggressive and usually lead to termination and jail time.

• Is it reasonable for airlines to charge for bags, meals and other services?

  Mon Sep 21, 2009
  • It is our society. I've flown Emirates Airline. Let me tell you, it's really obvious that they're there to take care of you.

• Is it reasonable for airlines to charge for bags, meals and other services?

  Mon Sep 21, 2009
  • Hmm.. let's see, United Airlines had $403 million in PROFIT, not revenue for 2007. Yeah... give me some lunch, ok?

• Should the U.S. send more troops to Afghanistan?

  Tue Sep 15, 2009
  • Yes, but only with a very specific mission. It can't be to "wipe out the Taliban". That's just too vague.

• Are there too many racy ads on TV sports broadcasts?

  Thu Sep 17, 2009
  • My, we're really talking about this? If you see fat balding old men sitting around singing a cheesy song, or a wrinkly old couple watching a sunset while in a bathtub, you may in fact be watching a Viagra or Cialis commericial...