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A speech by President Obama prepared for school children across the U.S. became a controversial hotpoint as some conservative organizations and individuals accused him of trying to pitch his arguments too aggressively. Some, like Florida Republican party chairman Jim Greer, went so far as to accuse the president of using the speech "to spread President Obama's socialist ideology."

Now that the text of the speech has been released and the president has delivered it, 6 News wants to know what you think. Was it an appropriate message for school children?

Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment below.

Jurors sentenced Letalvis Cobbins to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday, a day after they found him guilty of first degree murder in the death of Channon Christian.

The jurors could have instead sentenced Cobbins to death or to life in prison.

In reaching its verdict, the jury did not find him guilty of first degree murder in the death of Christian's boyfriend, Christopher Newsom. Instead they chose a guilty verdict of a lesser charge, facilitation of first degree felony murder, which does not provide for a possibility of the death sentence.

6 News wants to know how you would have voted if you were sitting on the jury. Please answer our 6 Listens Question, and in the comments section, tell us how you would have weighed the mitigating and aggravating factors presented in the case when choosing the sentence.

Former Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence in federal prison. Vick was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting ring.

6 News wants to know what you think of Vick's re-entry into the NFL. Should he be given a second chance? Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment.

Several lawmakers have faced taunts and jeers from unhappy constituents as they attempted to hold health care town halls in their home districts during Congress' August recess.

Some lawmakers have canceled their public forums or had to beef up security to control unruly crowds.

6 News wants to know what you think about the debate of major issues like health care. Do you think town halls are a constructive way to talk about these issues?

Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment.

On the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon, 6 News wants to know what direction you think the U.S. space program should take.

Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment.

A state law allowing permit-holders to bring their handguns into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol takes effect July 14. However, not all establishments will be allowing guns because the legislation allows them to opt out of permitting handguns.

The debate over the bill is over and it's now law. 6 News wants to know if you'll now use it to decide where you choose to eat and drink. Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment to explain your thoughts.

6 News is offering you an opportunity to share your thoughts and memories of a true revolutionary of pop music.

6 News is offering you an opportunity to share your thoughts and memories of one of the top stars of the 1970s.

President Obama answered questions from an audience and discussed ideas for how to fix the health care system during a special broadcast Wednesday night (June 24, 2009) on ABC and WATE.

WATE also hosted an online discussion during the program. You can review what was said here.

Now 6 News wants to ask you a fundamental question. Should the government provide health insurance to citizens that can't afford it? Please answer add to your answer with a comment.

A state employee admitted Monday to using an office computer to send a racist email about President Barack Obama.

Sherri Goforth, a legislative aide for Senate Republican Caucus Chairwoman Diane Black, sent the email in May to other staff for Republican senators.

It shows a portrait or photo of each U.S. president except Obama, who is depicted with wide eyes in a black background.

According to Sen. Black, a "strong letter of reprimand" was placed in Goforth's employment file and Black apologized for the incident, saying it was not a reflection of her opinion or that of her office.

6 News wants to know if you think this action puts to rest the controversy over the racist email, or if stronger action should have been taken. Please answer our 6 Listens Question and leave a comment.

Do you think the legislative aide that sent a racist email about President Obama should be fired?