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Marc J. Yacht MD, MPH

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Doctor's In: Look to a brighter future (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

In spite of extreme diversity of thought and action, things are getting better in America.

Doctor's In: Obamacare or Nobamacare? That is the Question (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Discussed is the ideal health care system. Why Obamacare falls short and a possible solution is discussed.

Doctor's In: Gay Marriages Spotlighted by the Supreme Court (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

The legalization of gay marriages continues to remain a contentious issue. The Supreme Court must decide whether DOMA remains relevant or should reconsidered.

Doctor's In: Like it or not Gun Control is Coming (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

New York and Colorado have passed gun regulation. More efforts to address sensible gun policy are coming.

Doctor's In: Pasco Commissioners should close gun show loopholes (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Pasco County Commissioners will hear comments relating to gun show loopholes March 19. Such loopholes should be closed as is the case in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Doctor's In: The Silent Majority Always Wins 2 (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Either we will find common ground as a society and pull together or we will pull each other apart.

Doctor's In: The silent majority always wins! (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Both parties need to control their extremists and move toward the center to solve America's problems.

Doctor's In: Life makes you crazy! (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Life takes a toll on all of us. Yes, life does make us crazy from time to time.

Doctor's In: Gun Regulation Revisited (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

I've heard all the arguments and for the sake of Public Health and community safety gun control and mental health resouces a must.

Doctor's In: Gun Deaths Underplayed by Media and Politicians (in Land O' Lakes Patch)

Gun control and adequate resources for mental health are critical for significantly reducing gun tragedies.

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