Taking sides. Clashing views on controversial political issues / selected, edited, and with introductions by George McKenna and Stanley Feingold.

Is there too much democracy in the world?
Do political campaigns promote good government?
Is there an emerging Democratic majority?
Do the media have a liberal bias?
Is Congress barred from regulating commerce within a state?
Is the filibuster of judicial nominees justifiable?
Is capital punishment justified?
Do we need tougher gun control laws?
Does affirmative action advance racial equality?
Should the president be allowed to detain citizens indefinitely in wartime?
Is "Middle Eastern" profiling ever justified?
Should hate speech be punished?
Should there be a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage?
Should abortion be restricted?
Are tax cuts good for America?
Is America becoming more unequal?
Does the Patriot Act abridge essential freedom?
Should America restrict immigration?
Is free trade fair trade?
Was the invasion of Iraq justified?
Must America exercise world leadership?