Websites and videos for additional study: Should Congress pass legislation to reinstate Net Neutrality rules?

• PC World
• The Hill
• Politico
• The Washington Post
• The Guardian

Should Congress pass legislation to block the EPA’s Water rule?

• The Hill
• Politico
• The State Journal
• Ass. of Water Agencies
• Politico

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Issue # 1 – Net Neutrality

Do you think “Big Cable” is trying to mislead the public by saying net neutrality is the same as over-regulation? Do you believe charging more for premium Internet services is a good idea? Do you think net neutrality will keep telecom companies from developing ideas and innovations for those who use the Internet?

Issue # 2 – EPA’s Water Rule

Do you think farmers and ranchers would be right to feel the EPA was invading their privacy if officials came on their land to inspect small bodies of water? How would you define America’s waterways? Do you feel our waterways must be strongly protected for the safety of all?

Websites and videos for additional study:

Gun-Free School Zones

• Strategy: Gun-Free School Zones
• Federal Law on Guns in Schools
• Stockman Seeks Repeal of Gun-Free School Zones Law
• Pratt: ‘Gun-free zones are murder magnets’

Photo IDs for Voters

• That Was Quick: Texas Moves Forward With Voter ID Law After Supreme Court Ruling
• It turns out disenfranchising people is unconstitutional
• N.C. sued soon after voter ID bill signed into law
• How does Pa.’s voter’s ID law impact the Amish?

Issue #1 – Gun-Free School Zones

Should Congress pass a law doing away with gun-free school zones?

1. Do you think gun-free school zones make students safer or more vulnerable to attack?
2. Would you feel safer if an adult at your school was trained to carry a firearm?
3. List ways that would help reduce violence on school campuses.

Issue #2 – Photo IDs for Voters

Should voters be required to present a photo ID at the polls?

1. Do you think a photo ID requirement would keep people from voting? If so, what would you do about that?
2. Should the federal government help less capable citizens acquire photo ID documents?
3. Do you think voters should have to prove they are U.S. citizens?

Results of last issue’s poll

Should Congress do more to stop Russian aggression against Ukraine?

Should the American Gray Wolf be removed from the Endangered Species List?