FBI wants social networks to search user's data.

The FBI has recently proposed an idea to have social networks automatically send "scraps" of users data to them. This is opposed by Christopher Maag, who believes, with many others that it is a violation of user's privacy. The goal of this is to look for "possible emerging threats to national security". After further investigation, it was also found that the department of homeland security is already doing something similar to this. Then, the electronic privacy information center filed a lawsuit. This is backed by many members of congress and the U.S public. This is extremely prevalent in today's society because as technology advances, simple freedoms such as the freedom of speech are being regulated and reduced.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/technology/gadgets/fbi-wants-companies-spy-users-facebook-and-twitter

Paying for Stem cells. A bad Idea

This article argues that despite the ease at which stem cells are made and regenerated, they are not worth the money in the long run. Stem cells are patient specific meaning that "there might be one or two donors that are a good match for stem cells." Also, the article argues that by allowing stem cells in america, it would be considered a rogue nation because stem cell registries abroad would cut off access for american patients. The stem cell registry already has nine million donors, but thats not the problem. The problem is finding funding for genetic research, which is limited. The ability to save life is a great cause for stem cells, but the reality is the money is better spent elsewhere. This is extremely important in today's day and age because stem cells are a budding technology and are the topic of many heated debates.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/opinionla/la-ed-bonemarrow-20120205,0,3594255.story