Potential Ban on Nips in Boston. Boston City Councilors led by Councilor Ricardo Arroyo weigh a potential ban on “nips” or mini alcohol bottles in the city of Boston. There are environmental concerns regarding nips as the bottles are not eco-friendly. Do you think Boston should ban the sale of nips? Councilor Arroyo joins Dan to discuss.
Boston Parents Express Outrage Over Survey. Boston Public Schools administered a 54-question survey to some of their middle-schoolers that has caused “many concerns” among some students’ parents. One area of contention with the survey asks students about their sexual history. Do you think it’s appropriate for schools to be inquiring about students’ sex lives? Why or why not? As a parent would you take aim with this survey?
When Is the Right Time to Retire? French residents have been protesting over President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 without any legislative vote. Here in the U.S. the minimum age to retire and start collecting social security benefits is 62. However, some legislators have suggested that the U.S. begin talks on changing the retirement age because Americans now have a longer life expectancy. What do you think the retirement age should be?
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