Pleasantville?

On Tuesday, you viewed clips from films and sitcoms that depicted suburbia--some positively, some critically.

What are some films/sitcoms that situate themselves in suburbia? How do they portray life in the suburbs? Provide examples of specific scenes that support your point.

What is the New Urbanism (cite your sources)? Do you see evidence in your community? Do you agree with the concept? Why or why not?

What is your favorite city in the US/World? Why?

Consider the immigration platforms of the Democratic and Republican nominees for President? What do you agree/disagree with? Why?

Please consider the comments of your peers when making a post. In fact I prefer that you reply directly to the last comment posted.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden on Immigration:
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/immigration/

John McCain and Sarah Palin on Border Security and Immigration:
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/68db8157-d301-4e22-baf7-a70dd8416efa.htm

Should government decriminalize prostitution? Why?

In responding to this question, please provide evidence to support your claims. This might require some research.

Why Urban History?

What specific interests do you have? What racial/ethnic group(s) interest you? Why?