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Of the numerous topics that we present, some don't quite fit in specific categories. However, there are still issues that people want to weigh in on and this is the platform to do just that. If you are so inclined, take the time and review the topics in this general category to see if anything piques your interest.

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Should we allow algorithms to help decide someone's fate in court?
Posted 2 month(s) ago

Should we allow algorithms to help decide someone's fate in court?

In several U.S. states, judges are using algorithmic instruments akin to COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions) to aid them in sentencing... Click Here.These Artificial In... View Full Description

Do you like self-checkout?
Posted 2 month(s) ago

Do you like self-checkout?

The self-checkout, or SCO, was invented by David R. Humble. It was introduced to the public almost 40 years ago in July of 1986 at a Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia. The first machine was made by CheckRobot In... View Full Description

Would you mind if the government knew everything about you?
Posted 3 month(s) ago

Would you mind if the government knew everything about you?

Palantir, a tech firm based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing and deploying software platforms, particularly for data analytics and intelligence, won the biggest IT contract in the history of ... View Full Description

Did SNAP benefits help cause high grocery prices?
Posted 5 month(s) ago

Did SNAP benefits help cause high grocery prices?

The original Food Stamp Program started on May 16, 1939, during the Great Depression. The program was set to last four years. At that time, the government was trying to manage agricultural surpluses and feed st... View Full Description

Are lottery tickets becoming too expensive?
Posted 6 month(s) ago

Are lottery tickets becoming too expensive?

If you haven't heard, Mega Millions has increased their ticket price with the promise of larger jackpots. As of April 1st, commonly known as April Fool's Day, the price more than doubled, jumping from $2 to ... View Full Description

Should the amount of money that juries award in a civil lawsuit be capped?
Posted 7 month(s) ago

Should the amount of money that juries award in a civil lawsuit be capped?

A civil lawsuit is a non-criminal proceeding in which one party sues another in court. Damages may be awarded by the court of various types, to include compensatory, aggravated, and punitive damages. Other ... View Full Description

Is it ethical to use facial recognition technology in public areas?
Posted 7 month(s) ago

Is it ethical to use facial recognition technology in public areas?

Facial recognition is a technology that can identify people by analyzing their faces. Face recognition is a form of biometrics in that unique biological characteristics of an individual are used. Special algori... View Full Description

Do you think the Department of Education should be abolished?
Posted 7 month(s) ago

Do you think the Department of Education should be abolished?

The Department of Education was, according to their website, created in 1867 "to collect information on schools and teaching that would help the states establish effective school systems." The Department of Edu... View Full Description

Should the person paying child support receive the child tax credit?
Posted 9 month(s) ago

Should the person paying child support receive the child tax credit?

According to the IRS, child support payments aren't tax deductible for the payer or taxable income to the recipient. The payer of child support can only claim the children on their tax return if they are the cu... View Full Description

Do you think that we should use standard time year-round?
Posted 9 month(s) ago

Do you think that we should use standard time year-round?

Daylight saving time was instituted to make use of how long the sun stayed out in the summer. The night would fall later, so people would have more time for day-to-day activities. Our clocks would "spring" forw... View Full Description

Which hamburger chain makes the best hamburger?
Posted 10 month(s) ago

Which hamburger chain makes the best hamburger?

McDonald's was founded in 1940 by the McDonald brothers, Richard and Maurice. They introduced their "Speedee Service System" in 1948. The brothers were bought out by businessman Ray Kroc in 1961. Kroc was try... View Full Description

Which pizza chain has the best pizza?
Posted 10 month(s) ago

Which pizza chain has the best pizza?

Of all pizza chains, data shows that Domino's ranks #1 in sales throughout the United States. If that is indicative of how a pizza tastes, then we have a clear winner. Domino's has been reimagined since their... View Full Description

Do you think public touch screens are going away any time soon?
Posted 12 month(s) ago

Do you think public touch screens are going away any time soon?

When you walk into McDonald's or Wendy's these days, you may notice a kiosk in the lobby with a touchscreen that allows you to place your order. In addition, self-checkouts in places like Walmart are prime exam... View Full Description

Do you think there should be toll roads?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

Do you think there should be toll roads?

Toll roads are public or private roads for which a fee is assessed for usage. Toll roads have been in existence for centuries, with their roots going back as far as the 8th century BC. In fact, toll roads a... View Full Description

Should autonomous vehicles be banned?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

Should autonomous vehicles be banned?

Cruise is a robotaxi company and a subsidiary of General Motors that had to recall 950 of its driverless cars after one of the cars struck a pedestrian in San Francisco. The technology is far from perfect despi... View Full Description

Recycling. Should we make it more of a priority?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

Recycling. Should we make it more of a priority?

It seems economically and environmentally responsible to recycle. Plastics and other goods can be used hundreds of times in some form or another, if not more. Typically, a person drinks bottled water, and the d... View Full Description

Should drivers be forced to have devices installed on their car to ensure they comply with speed limits?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

Should drivers be forced to have devices installed on their car to ensure they comply with speed limits?

California State Senator Scott Wiener has proposed legislation for all new cars sold in the state in 2027 to have technology that makes it more difficult to speed. When he first drafted his bill, he wanted "spe... View Full Description

Should there be one "legal" age in the United States?
Posted 1 year(s) ago

Should there be one "legal" age in the United States?

At the age of 18, U.S. citizens are granted the right to vote, provided they haven't been convicted of a felony. Also, at age 18, one can engage in consensual sex (you can engage in consensual sex at 16 or 17 i... View Full Description

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