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I love to watch the episodes of the Glee because they take a look at things that are plaguing our teens these days. What are your thoughts on shows like Glee and others that show bullying and in a more recent episode, suicide attempts? Are they bringing a positive note to our society or negative? Please explain.

What is the difference between Euthanasia and withdrawing care? Both lead to the same end, but one is okay and the other is not. Please explain.

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I love to watch the episodes of the Glee because they take a look at things that are plaguing our teens these days. What are your thoughts on shows like Glee and others that show bullying and in a more recent episode, suicide attempts? Are they bringing a positive note to our society or negative? Please explain.

What is the difference between Euthanasia and withdrawing care? Both lead to the same end, but one is okay and the other is not. Please explain.

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Shows such as Glee that bring more attention to problems facing teens in society are mostly positive. They magnify the problem and show different types of ways to counteract that problem. By doing so, they also force light upon an issue that may otherwise be held as a secret by many who may feel that they are the only one with such a problem. In the instance of suicide attempts, a ...

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