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Seat belt laws: Do you think Florida should pass a 'primary seat belt law'?

50%	Yes
25%	No

Comment: I always use my seatbelt, and insist the same of everyone riding with me, but I do NOT want a law mandating it. The government has too much control over the most basic areas of our lives. I believe in personal responsibility and in accepting the consequences of our own actions. from Pensacola by Lisa

Comment: Yes, I happen to believe in seat belts. I do think that anyone who is so careless with taking care of themself needs something to take care of them. Maybe paying upwards of $2 or 3 hundred a pop will get their attention! from Mary Esther, Fl. by Tom

Comment: Not wearing seatbelts would endanger only me and not affect someone elses safety. So don't force me to wear it. the state doesn't make people not overeat because it would endanger a person's health. It's my decision!!!! from pensacola by clay

Comment: if the state says motorcycle riders over 21 do not have to wear helmets, car drivers over 21 should not have to wear seatbelts. but thay both should because it saves lives from pensacola fl by dale

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Internet Freedom: Do you support legislation designed to crack down on internet piracy and copyright infringement?

STEM Tuition: Do you think science , engineering and math students should pay more tuition than other students?

Government Meetings: Do you believe the public has enough opportunity to speak at government meetings?

School Bus Ads: Do you support or oppose the idea to sell advertisements on Florida school buses?

Online Sales Tax?: Should the state of Florida begin collecting sales tax on internet purchases?

Early Primaries: Do you think an earlier primary really gives a state more clout in the Presidential election?

Physical Education: Should Florida eliminate the physical education requirements in middle schools?

First Amendment Issue?: Do you think Pensacola City Councilman Sam Hall was right or wrong in stopping a comment from the public?

Payroll Taxes: Do you think the payroll tax cuts should be extended?

Teen Drivers: Do you support a plan to notify parents when their child gets a ticket or crashes?

Congressional Pensions: Should members of Congress give up their pensions to help save the government money?

Amnesty: Should there be "amnesty" for long term illegal immigrants?

Blues' Budget: Do you believe the Blue Angels' budget should be included in cuts to defense spending?

American Healthcare: Do you believe it's the federal government's responsibility to make sure all Americans have healthcare coverage?

Penn State Scandal: Do you think Joe Paterno should be charged in the Penn State child sex abuse scandal?

Death Penalty: Do you think a death sentence should require a unanimous decision by a jury?

Cain Allegations: Do you think the sexual harassment accusations against Herman Cain are legitimate, or political mudslinging?

Ethanol in Gas: Do you think Florida should repeal the law requiring ethanol in gasoline?

School Prayer: Do you believe prayer in school should be expanded?

"Personhood": Should a fetus or zygote have the same rights as the woman who carries it?

Flat Tax: Do you favor or oppose a flat income tax?

Escambia Hiring Investigation: Do you believe Commissioner Wilson Robertson did anything wrong in the hiring of Forrest Gibbs?

Teen Curfew: Do you support the idea of a teen curfew?

"Occupy" Protests: Do you support the efforts of "Occupy" protesters?

Firing Squads: Do you think Florida should resume the use of firing squads?

Millionaire Tax: Do you support or oppose an additional tax on people who make more than 1 million dollars a year?

Florida Slots?: Should slot machines be allowed in Northwest Florida?

Alabama Immigration Law: Should the 14th Amendment to the constitution be changed so no one gets an automatic citizenship because they are born on U.S. soil?

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