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July 2005
How low should they go?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ah, back to school. Traffic, hurrying out the door to catch the bus — and stretching that dress code as far as you can.
Just for fun, we looked at some metro dress codes and we want your thoughts on what’s appropriate for youngsters.
SKIRT LENGTHS At McEachern High in Cobb, skirts and dresses must reach the top of the knee. In Decatur, no hems can be above 3 inches from the knee. In Gwinnett, no skirts higher than 8 inches from the knee.
SOME OTHER CODES
Decatur
— No excessive rips or tears in clothing; tops of all pants at the hips or higher; no underwear showing; no biker shorts, tight shorts, tank tops, fishnet tops or halter stops. No sunglasses, except under a doctor’s orders.
Gwinnett
— No spaghetti-strapped tops; no hats or doo-rags
Coweta (high schools)
— No trench coats; book bags must be clear or mesh; all shirts and dresses must have sleeves.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE? WHAT OTHER RULES SHOULD BE ENFORCED?
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How hot is it?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Help us have some fun while we all cope with this awful heat and humidity. Finish this line for us.
It’s so hot that ….
(Here’s one we stole this morning: It’s so hot the state bird is now fried chicken.)
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Sex, violence and video games
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” is being pulled off the shelves because users found that it had hidden sexual content — and found out how to unlock it. But even without that new element, many people have criticized the whole GTA series, and many other games, for being too violent, too graphic and in some cases too sexy. What’s your take on this issue? Are games like this harmful, or a safe way to blow off steam? Should somebody do something, or leave the policing to parents or players themselves?
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Supreme Court nominee
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What do you think of President Bush’s selection of John G. Roberts Jr. to serve on the Supreme Court?
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Share your thoughts on the U.S. and space
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The revitalized space shuttle Discovery is ready to lift off at 3:51 this afternoon on the shuttle fleet’s first mission in nearly two and a half years. What are your thoughts on this new mission? How much longer should the shuttle be used? What is your vision for future space trips and missions?
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How are you coping with Dennis?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you or family members being affected by the storms associated with Dennis? Has your home or property sustained damage?
Share your stories about Dennis and any of the other major storms this year.
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Tell us your weather story.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
How hard were you hit by the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy?
Did you witness unruly behavior last night during Fourth of July fireworks, events
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In northwest Atlanta, a group of juveniles threw rocks and shot fireworks at trucks, causing a tanker truck to overturn, while earlier in the night, reports of violence marred downtown fireworks displays. Did Atlanta’s Independence Day revelry get out of hand? Did you witness any unruly behavior, in and around the city overnight? Tell us your story. We will post your responses. A reporter may e-mail you to gather more info for an article in tomorrow’s paper.
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Where are the best fireworks?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Lenox Square, Gwinnett County and Centennial Olympic Park all claim they have the largest fireworks show in metro Atlanta. Which do you think is best? Are you boastful of a July 4 fireworks extravaganza elsewhere in the South?
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Who should be nominated for the court?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sandra Day O’Connor’s decision to retire gives President Bush his first opportunity to appoint a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Who should he nominate? What should his or her judicial philosophy be?
New laws
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What do you think of the new Georgia laws limiting smoking in public and the sale of Sudafed and similar cold remedies?
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