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Has the American political system succeeded? -- Do political campaigns promote good government? -- Should campaign finance be reformed? -- Are the mass media degrading political discourse? -- Should there be term limits for members of Congress? -- Investigating the President: do we need an independent counsel? -- Should Judges read their moral views into the Constitution? -- Will mandatory sentencing reduce crime? -- Is capital punishment justified? -- Do we need tougher gun control laws? -- Is affirmative action reverse discrimination? -- Should hate speech be punished? -- Is welfare reform succeeding? Is socioeconomic inequality increasing in America? -- Should abortion be restricted? -- Should gay marriage be legalized? -- Will America dominate tomorrow's global economy? -- Does China threaten vital American interests? -- Should the United States put more restrictions on immigration? -- Is democracy desirable for all nations?