Sound Off for May 18th: Would you support a "fat tax?"

In 2007-2010, higher levels of education among the head of household resulted in lower rates of obesity among boys and girls 2-19 years of age.

Anyone who's overweight knows how hard it is to lose the extra pounds, but now you may have something new to worry about: a fat tax.
The U.S. is considering a 20% tax on sugary drinks and other unheal…
Sound Off for May 17th: Senators introduce Ex-Patriot Act over "de-friending". Waste of time?

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As Wall Street anxiously awaits Facebook's massive initial public offering, Capitol Hill eyed the "de-friending" of co-founder Eduardo Saverin with disdain.
Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Bob C…
Sound Off for May 16th: Cell phone usage allowed in flight: annoying or awesome?

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Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to allow cell phone calls in flight.
Would you like to see cell phone calls allowed on all airlines?
Do you think it would be outrageously annoying or awes…
Sound Off for May 15th: Are you for or against Spokane's new noise ordinance?

The Spokane City Council passed a new noise ordinance Monday, prompted by downtown street performers. But will it ruin the festive mood? Sound off!