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(CNN Student News) -- September 28, 2009

Media Literacy Question of the Day

How can social networking sites be used to generate support for causes? What impact, if any, do you think that efforts to block or control these sites might have on the message being delivered?

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Iranian Nuclear Fears

How do you think that the international community should respond to Iran's nuclear program?

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In your opinion, should the response be any different if the international community can confirm that nuclear materials obtained by Iran will only be used for peaceful endeavors, or if there is definitive evidence that the nation is developing nuclear weapons? Explain your rationale.

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What action do you think that Iran should take next with regard to its nuclear and missile capabilities? How do you think that the international community might respond to that action? Explain.

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German Election

Describe the process by which Germany selects its chancellor. How does this differ from the process of selecting the U.S. president?

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What impact, if any, do you think that threats from al Qaeda and the Taliban had on Germany's recent election? Would you consider changing the way you vote because of terrorist threats? Explain.

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The Golan Heights

What is your opinion of Facebook's decision to let Golan Heights residents select their country of origin on the social networking site?

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Why do you think that Facebook's decision might be considered controversial by both Israelis and Syrians?

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