ARCHIVED WEBSITE: No new data posted since May 15, 2009. The Big Three Auto website was ProCon.org's first "mini" website for which we dedicated about 200 hours to create. Out other (non-mini) sites normally take nine months to a year (1,600 to 2,000 hours) to build.
On May 15, 2009 we archived the site - meaning we will (usually) no longer make any updates to it. The site was archived because on Dec. 19, 2008 President Bush offered the Big Three automakers federal loans and our core question became moot. We continued to present relevant historical and contextual information, and we completed our research efforts in Apr. 2009.
Please note that the site will remain publicly accessible so that our readers can continue to benefit from the information it provides.
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1/18/2010 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should any vaccines be required for children? – All 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools although 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons and 20 for philosophical reasons. While proponents argue that vaccines save lives, prevent epidemics, and reduce harm from illness, opponents counter that vaccinations should not be required because they may do more harm (cause illness, reduce immunity, etc.) than good. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of the debate surrounding vaccination.
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