Franklin Open Forum

US Constitution - Relevant or Relic?

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Yet another inflammatory topic heading to jump-start a discussion for January's meeting that will be Wednesday, the 6th. Due to the Rathskeller's vacation to the Aloha State there will be no meeting in December. We will have over two months of pent up dialog as we discuss over 200 years of the "law of the land."

Let the topic ideas roll!

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:24:00 +0000

This is a reminder that Franklin Open Forum will come up with an October discussion topic by consensus via this blog site. Let the deluge of ideas begin!

Questions of Life and ...

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Medical ethics concerning life and death such as assisted suicide and parents withholding critical medical care from children is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum. The next Forum is Wednesday, July 1 @ 7pm. Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.For more information call 349-0598.

Torture

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Is torture a crime and should those responsible be prosecuted? - is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum Wednesday, June 3 @ 7pm. Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.For more information call 349-0598.

Sex Education

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:53:00 +0000

is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum Wednesday, April 6 @ 7pm. Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.For more information call 349-0598.

Is a belief in God necessary for morality?

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:05:00 +0000

is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum Wednesday, April 1 @ 7pm. Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.For more information call 349-0598.

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Is the United States a "Christian Nation? is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum Wednesday, March 4th @ 7:00pm.

Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)

Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.

For more information call 349-0598.

The politics of American-Israli relations

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:11:00 +0000

"What position should the United States take toward Israel?" is the upcoming topic for the Franklin Open Forum Wednesday, Nov.5th, at 7:00pm.

Franklin Open Forum is a moderated discussion group, meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub, located Downtown at 58 Stewart Street. (Below and behind Books Unlimited.)

Those interested in an open exchange of ideas (dialog not debate) are invited to attend.

For more information call 349-0598.

The Returning Soldier

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:14:00 +0000

We're not sure what the question will be but the answers will involve the treatment of our newest wave of veterans as they return home. You have been drafted for duty to discuss this topic Wednesday, August 6 @ 7 pm at the Rathskeller.

US Civil War: Just Cause - Lost Cause?

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:50:00 +0000

It's time to rewrite or at least revisit history as the Open Forum opens this historical "can of worms."

Free Speech

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:56:00 +0000

How free is it and should there be any restrictions on its use? Exercise your free speech during June's Open Forum meeting on the 4th at 7pm here at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus and Pub.

Same Sex Unions

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:18:00 +0000

Nope, we're not talking about Teamsters but civil unions (or marriage) between people of the same gender. If you wish - add polygamy to the discussion for extra spice. Hope to see you Wednesday, May 7th, 7:00pm at the Rathskeller.

Election Reform School

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:59:00 +0000

The Franklin Open-Forumers will exchange their views on election reform. Join us Wednesday, April 2, 7pm at the Rathskeller.

Home schooling - Pros & Cons

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:50:00 +0000

Wednesday, Dec. 5th, 7pm ,we will discuss and compare home schooling versus public schools. See you at the Rathskeller for this educational and enlightening subject. Though no grades will be given - we'd hate to mark you absent!

General discussion post

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:19:00 +0000

Hello Open Forumers. Please feel free to use this post as a vechicle for any ideas that you wish to express.

Intellectual Property - Can an idea be owned?

noreply@blogger.com (George Hasara) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:57:00 +0000

Join us Wednesday, 7pm, September 6 at the Rathskeller in Franklin as we probe the nature of "intellectual property." Franklin Open Forum (non-copyrighted name) proudly presents this open and moderated discussion. All inquiring minds are welcomed.