What should our health care policy be, or not be? What would be the primary objectives of an ideal health care system? Who should pay for our health care? How much power should we give to the government to control health care?

Can we decide the garbage can issue just by scrutinizing in public all arguments for it and all arguments against it? Can we make it a habit, and approach all village issues in the same manner?

What should our immigration policy be? How many immigrants should we admit, and from which countries? Who should make this decision? Would you propose any guideline or test to qualify an immigrant for entry? Who ultimately should decide whether an immigrant is admitted or not?

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights outline the concept of the United States as it was agreed upon at the time of the republic’s inception. Many Americans argue that since then, we have drifted far away from these original provisions. If it were up to you to write these documents again from scratch, would you change them?

Some see it as the biggest threat that humanity is facing. Others characterize it as a natural process that humans affect only incidentally, and cannot do much to stop.

Ultimately, at Virtual Agora, you will be able to open debate on any topic you wish. In the introductory phase, though, operators of this website will be gradually opening new forums. Your suggestions are welcome.

Be it your city, your neighborhood, your school district or your condominium association, Virtual Agora can be an efficient forum for debating essential issues within the community. Before opening it to everyone, we intend to assist a few communities in starting their forums. Please let us know if you are interested.