T-shirts worn by college students run the gamut from Jim Belushi-inspired “College” T’s to lewd and insinuating shirts endorsing various fraternities. Rarely do T-shirts provoke onlookers to muster more than an amused laugh or quizzical stare.

But new statement-making T-shirts from Politeed, a Dallas-based apparel company, say more than “Hollister” or “Rush Kappa.” Touting phrases like, “Is America the real source of the world’s problems?” and “Will God judge us for Destroying the Earth?” the shirts promise to promote discussion – and it could get heated.

Looking to increase the level of social consciousness among young people, Politeed’s line of controversial shirts all pose a politically charged question without taking sides. The shirts deal with global warming, race issues, religion, foreign policy, Iraq, terrorism, human rights, gay rights, abortion and immigration. The shirts ($28.95) are designed for men and women, come in short-sleeved and tank top varieties. To order, go to www.politeed.com.