AEE 260: The United States of Paranoia

Are Americans paranoid? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss why a
few towns in the United States are banning a common winter activity
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now Most Americans live in places that get snow in the
winter. As children, they probably went sledding at least a
few times. But today, some places are trying to ban sledding
because it can be dangerous! Towns with sled hills
are afraid somebody will get hurt, and the town will be sued. Some
lawsuits are justified, but there is such a thing as a “frivolous
lawsuit,” which is a lawsuit that has little merit but is being
pursued for money, rather than justice.   What do you think
about banning sledding? What do think about suing a “haunted house”
park because it’s too scary? Share your thoughts in the comments
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