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The United States has struggled with gambling policy since colonial days, and its legal stance has alternated between legalization and prohibition. This book explains how the debate over gambling has become more intense because of the proliferation of online casinos and the popularity of illegal sports betting

The war on terror has been in effect since 2002, when United States troops first invaded Afghanistan. War efforts have expanded from military action to legislation such as the PATRIOT Act and domestic applications. This book examines these issues with statistics, legal opinions, and information about legislation

Introduction. Fairness, politics, and American media -- Point: journalists are out of touch with America -- Counterpoint: journalists' views do not affect their reporting -- Point: the media have a liberal bias -- Counterpoint: claims of "biased media" are exaggerated -- Point: concentrated media ownership harms the public -- Counterpoint: the media are healthier than ever -- Conclusion: reforming the media

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction: The Story of Social Security -- Point: Social Security Is Unsustainable -- Counterpoint: Social Security Is a Wise Investment -- Point: Social Security Does More Harm Than Good -- Counterpoint: Social Security Helps Millions of Americans -- Point: Personal Accounts Are Superior to Social Security -- Counterpoint: Personal Accounts Are Dangerous -- Conclusion: Social Security's Future -- Appendix -- Elements of the Argument -- Notes -- Resources -- Picture Credits -- Index.