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Open the reserves?

6:44 AM Mon, May 12, 2008 |

Do you think the federal government should open up the strategic oil reserves?

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Should Clinton quit the race?

4:21 PM Sun, May 11, 2008 |

While campaigning in Oregon, Democrat Barack Obama surpassed rival Hillary Clinton in the superdelegate count over the weekend. Should Hillary Clinton remove herself from the presidential race?

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Restaurant Rule: No Kids Allowed

5:40 PM Wed, May 07, 2008 |

A Silverton, Oregon restaurant Owner does not allow children under 6 in his Thai restaurant. He says the kids disrupt the atmosphere.

Do you think restaurants should be allowed to exclude small children?

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Alaska Oil Drilling

1:58 PM Tue, Apr 29, 2008 |

What do you think about drilling for oil in Alaska as a means to deal with soaring gas prices?

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Rebate Checks

7:35 AM Mon, Apr 28, 2008 |

What will you do with your tax rebate check?

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Expectation of Privacy

7:41 AM Tue, Apr 22, 2008 |

Do you think cameras in public parks are an invasion of privacy?

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NBA Approves Sonics Move

12:48 PM Fri, Apr 18, 2008 |

NBA owners voted to approve the Sonics relocation to Oklahoma City, pending litigation.
What's your reaction to the Board of Governor's decision?

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Saving the Sonics

9:17 AM Tue, Apr 15, 2008 |

Former owner and Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz announced he plans to sue Sonics' chairman, Clay Bennett for breach of contract, in a move to keep the team in Seattle.

Do you think Howard Schultz has a case?

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Bullet Coding

7:19 AM Fri, Apr 11, 2008 |

A Western Washington inventor has come up with a way for police to better identify bullets, by using a tiny code printed at the base of the bullet and casing.

Do you think a coding system on bullets infringes on gun owner's rights?

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2008 Olympic Protests

1:33 PM Wed, Apr 09, 2008 |

Many Americans oppose China hosting the Olympic games because of its human rights record and its recent crackdown on Tibet.

Do you think the United States of America should boycott the opening ceremonies at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?

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Green Fees

4:40 PM Wed, Apr 02, 2008 |

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced that next year answering either paper or plastic will cost you 20 cents per bag in Seattle grocery, drug and convenience stores.

Do you think people should be charged for using disposable bags at stores?

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New Arena Proposal

1:06 PM Tue, Apr 01, 2008 |

Since the Sonics aren't gone yet, do you think it's too soon to start talking about attracting NBA and NHL expansion teams to Seattle?

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Faith Healing Controversy

4:50 PM Mon, Mar 31, 2008 |

An Oregon City couple, who practices Faith Healing, was charged with manslaughter charges in the death of their 15-month-old daughter after the state medical examiner concluded she could have been saved with simple antibiotics.

Do you think Parents should be prosecuted for refusing life-saving treatment for their children?

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Illegal Immigrant Free Zone

10:22 PM Thu, Mar 27, 2008 |

The small town of Willamina, Oregon is considering a proposal that would allow police officers to stop and question anyone they think is in the country illegally.
Do you believe law enforcement should be allowed to stop a person and question their citizenship?

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Pro-Smoking Initiative

7:02 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 |

Do you think Washington state should modify its anti-smoking law to allow smoking at cigar shops, former cigar lounges and private halls and clubs?

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Iraq Anniversary

6:56 AM Wed, Mar 19, 2008 |

How do you feel about the U.S. entering its sixth year in Iraq?

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Gun Control

6:55 PM Tue, Mar 18, 2008 |

The city of Greenleaf, ID has an ordinance that encourages homeowners to have and know how to use a firearm.

Do you think city leaders should encourage gun ownership to protect life and property?

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Living without a car

7:10 AM Wed, Mar 12, 2008 |

Is the price of gasoline tempting you to drive less? How long could you live without driving your car?

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Chico the Monkey Euthanized

6:47 PM Mon, Mar 10, 2008 |

Experts say pet monkey in Spokane that bit three people had to be put down so it can be tested for rabies.

Some Workers at Spokanimal disagree with the decision.

Do you believe Chico the Monkey should have been put down?

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Unfair Forum?

7:35 AM Mon, Mar 10, 2008 |

A new website called RankMyCop.com allows citizens to review and rank individual police officers. Do you think this is a useful too? Does it compromise police officers?

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Sonics Leaving To Oklahoma?

6:27 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 |

Oklahoma City Residents approved a sales tax increase to renovate their arena. It could send a message to the NBA the city is ready for a Professional Basketball team.

Do you think this is the beginning of the end of the Sonics in Seattle?

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Boeing Loses Tanker Deal

2:29 PM Fri, Feb 29, 2008 |

The Pentagon awarded a $40 Billion tanker deal to Northrop Grumman and the maker of Airbus planes defeating Boeing's bid to build the tankers in Everett, WA.

Do you think the selection process was fair? What do think the fallout from this decision will be?

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Library Controversy

3:47 PM Wed, Feb 27, 2008 |

Do you think the books "The Joy of Sex" and "The Joy of Gay Sex" belong in public libraries?

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Feeling blue over going green?

7:03 PM Thu, Feb 21, 2008 |

Many people across the Northwest recycle or give up driving to help the environment.
But for some people caring about the earth is going too far and turning into eco-anxiety.

Do you feel too much pressure to go green?

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Yellow License Plates for Drunk Drivers

6:57 PM Mon, Feb 11, 2008 |

Drunk drivers in Washington state could soon have their own Scarlet Letter in the form of a fluorescent yellow license plate.
Republican state senator Mike Carrell wants to target the conscience of would-be drunk drivers. He is sponsoring a bill that would require a person convicted of DUI to drive a vehicle with front and rear fluorescent yellow license plates.

Do you think drivers convicted of DUI should have fluorescent lic...



Oregon Driver's License Rules

3:33 PM Mon, Feb 04, 2008 |

Several hundred people rallied at the Oregon state Capitol to protest pending legislation that would require proof of legal residence to get an Oregon driver's license.

Oregon is one of only a handful of states that does not require such proof.

Should you have to show proof of legal residence to get a driver's license?

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