Anyone you know who's skipped school has probably given you a number of reasons for why he or she did it.  The challenge that faces so many schools across the country is keeping students from skipping - even when their parents don't.  And the answer at a district in Wisconsin is to punish some of the parents who don't do their part to keep students in class.

The fine:  $366.  But it is possible for parents to get out of paying that if they show up at "truancy court" and work out an agreement with the judge.  (And if they don't show up, the consequences can be worse.)

I've heard a lot of people say parents are to blame when a student has a problem with skipping.  Do you think the Wisconsin district's plan would help solve the problem?  If not, what would?

Carl Azuz, Anchor

Do you agree with the president's decision to send more troops to Afghanistan?

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The decision has been made: President Obama is sending 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan. In the days ahead, you're going to hear reasons for the decision and arguments against it. But right now, we're interested to hear where you stand on it.

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If you’re into sports, like me, you know that the use of instant replay technology can make a huge impact on the outcome of a game.  In the case of a recent soccer playoff, the lack of instant replay potentially cost Ireland’s national team a trip to the 2010 World Cup.  Their opponent, France, was able to score the winning goal when French striker Thierry Henry admittedly touched the ball illegally with his hand.  As a result of the goal, Ireland failed to qualify for a trip to South Africa.

Henry believes it’s the referee’s responsibility to make that call.  Ireland believes they deserve another shot.  The team was denied a request for the game to be played over.  But now, they are asking FIFA to include them as the 33^rd team in the 32-team field.

What do you think?  Is referee error part of the game?  Or do the Irish deserve a spot in the World Cup?

Jeremy Dunn, CNNSN Producer

At Pennsylvania's Lincoln University, freshmen are given a test for fitness and body mass index (BMI).  If a student's body mass is over 30, he or she is required to take a "Fitness Walking/Conditioning" class before graduation.

The arguments for and against the rule are pretty clear right away, with supporters saying it helps improve students' health and opponents saying it discriminates or doesn't focus on learning.

You seemed to have pretty mixed feelings (and GREAT comments) about the last health story we featured, so we're looking forward to hearing where you stand on this one.

Carl Azuz, Anchor

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There are federal taxes on alcohol and tobacco, and there seems to be a growing call for a national tax on sodas and sugary drinks.  Congress isn't debating a specific law on this now, but if it were to pass one, it would mean that you'd have to pay more for pop.

Many people blame sugary drinks for obesity, saying they add calories that consumers don't burn off.  Supporters of a tax say it would both discourage people from drinking excessive sodas and bring in billions of dollars for the government.  Critics of the idea say that sodas are harmless in moderation and that people should be free to drink them without any added costs.  Also, raising prices on anything during a recession is an extremely unpopular idea.

Weigh in on which argument you side with.

Carl Azuz, Anchor

My guess is that a lot of you will side with Dustin Reader, who loves the Cincinnati Bengals so much that he had their logo shaved into his hair.  But the thing is, his school had warned him about his hair before.  So there's a good chance that Dustin knew it could've been against the code of conduct when he got his Bengals haircut.

Well, it landed him in in-school, but he's definitely gotten people talking.  His father believes the haircut is an example of freedom of expression, but that freedom (as you already know) is sometimes limited when you're in school.  So it's a question of whether the haircut is worth the hassle.  It seems to be for Dustin.  Would it be for you?

Carl Azuz, Anchor

On September 11, 2001, 2752 people were killed when two planes were deliberately crashed into New York City's World Trade Center. In today’s show, we report on Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision regarding five alleged terrorists with ties to the 9/11 attacks. They will be tried in a New York civilian court blocks away from where the Twin Towers once stood. Some disagree with this decision, saying that suspected terrorists should be tried in a military court at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They raise security concerns about having terrorist suspects on American soil. Defendants in a civil trial will have the Constitutional protections given to any U.S. citizen. One Congressman says he's concerned that could result in shorter sentences.

9/11 is, without a doubt, the most significant date in my lifetime, so many Americans are interested in this trial. It’s your turn! Tell us where you stand in this important debate: Do you think that terrorist suspects should be brought to America to stand trial under the U.S. Constitution, or in a military trial?

John Martin, Writer

Historian and Latta Plantation tour guide Ian Campbell said, "I was trying to be historically correct, not politically correct."

Charlotte NAACP President Kojo Nantambu said, "You want to be more sensitive than you want to be politically correct or historically correct."

What was your feeling on the controversial history lesson featured on Friday's show?

Carl Azuz, Anchor

We've covered a variety of stories this week about heroes - and different kinds of them.  On Tuesday, you learned about a teenager who founded a great cause after losing part of his legs.  On Veterans Day, we paid tribute to all of America's heroes who've served in the Armed Forces.  And on Thursday, you hear about a Pakistani custodian who reportedly sacrificed his life to protect students from a suicide bomber.

To me, all of these stories feature heroes.  How would you define a hero?

Carl Azuz, Anchor

Veterans Day is this Wednesday, and I'd like to include some of your words in our special report.  It's okay if you don't personally know someone who's served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  We'd just like to hear what you'd say to thank America's veterans for their service, regardless of when or where they served.

Please tell us here, and then be sure to watch on November 11 to see if your comment appears on CNN Student News!

Carl Azuz, Anchor