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glitches in the software that runs the autonomous cars may actually cause accidents and endanger people. | the development of autonomous cars |
we shouldn't ban fast food because it should be your choice what you put inside your body and not anyone else's | fast food |
cannabis can offer solace for those people who suffer from great pain due to illness or disability. it is often better than medication that is currently available. | cannabis |
economic sanctions are needed to punish countries that don't play by international rules. | the use of economic sanctions |
natural medicine does not have a scientific foundation | naturopathy |
Intelligence test provide metrics which cannot be accessed otherwise. | intelligence tests |
the history of torture at guantanamo bay damages our reputation as a nation so it should be closed | guantanamo bay detention camp |
child actors are subjected to far too much pressure and are unable to live a normal life playing with friends and going to school. this pressure normally leads to health problems in later life. | the use of child actors |
homeopathy is an alternate way of medicine without side effects | homeopathy |
urbanization leaves rural communities impoverished. it should be stemmed so that rural areas continue to thrive and develop. | fight urbanization |
more jobs are available in urbanized areas, so less people would be unemployed. | fight urbanization |
cosmetic surgery should not be banned because it helps people recover from traumatic injuries resulting from accidents or disease. | cosmetic surgery |
we need to limit judicial activism. the law is written to be follow as stated. when you open this up for personal opinion it defeats the purpose of the law. | judicial activism |
All young people whether rich or poor should have the opportunity to better their lives by going to into higher education, the more student loans are subsidized the closer this will become a reality. | student loans |
however these policies can impede the advancement of children from troubled backgrounds or with additional needs. they need a safe place to learn in a positive behaviours in a supportive environment. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
foster care helps remove children from a dangerous environment and puts then in a safe place. | foster care |
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good because they undermine self esteem for children with lower scores than their classmates. | intelligence tests |
collectivism serves to reduce the value of each individual's words and wishes. | collectivism |
so many marriages end in divorce these days that there barely seems any point in it. | marriage |
autonomous cars will eliminate driver related accidents and be more energy efficient as it will reduce the need for personal vehicles | the development of autonomous cars |
Zoos are essential to the conservation of many endangered species through breeding programs and teaching people how to live side by side with wild species. | zoos |
cosmetic surgery creates an unhealthy self image | cosmetic surgery |
gender neutral language will allow both genders to be included and liberated to succeed as much as possible. removing gender benefits all and reduces discrimination and suppression. | gender-neutral language |
we should ban naturopathy because there is no evidence that it works and in some cases people might use it instead of conventional medicine, which could result in their health deteriorating. | naturopathy |
there is often symptom relief provided from using natural treatments | naturopathy |
Three strikes laws are expensive because they increase how long people are incarcerated which must be paid for by tax payers. | the three-strikes laws |
economic sanctions affect the poorest in the country affected and those at the top do not feel the effects | the use of economic sanctions |
we should subsidize vocational education because there is a real need for certain trades. | vocational education |
embryonic stem cell research could help us find new solutions to health problems | embryonic stem cell research |
judicial process must be based on facts and laws. no-one can allow their own beliefs/feelings to cloud their judgement with respect to the law, otherwise we might as well not have laws. | judicial activism |
wikipedia does not need to be subsidized it already gets plenty of cash from donations | wikipedia |
Guantanamo Bay detention camp is synonymous with torture and the flagrant abuse of human rights; it must be shut down immediately. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
Circumventing the law by building detention camps off of US soil makes a mockery of the very institutions America is trying to protect. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
the church of scientology is a cult and it should be banned. | the church of scientology |
guantanamo bay should be closed as it is harmful image of the usa. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
people that live in cities have better sense of community and are more tolerant of those different than them. | fight urbanization |
compulsory voting would make the vote mean even less since so many people would be voting out of requirement than any real desire or knowledge | compulsory voting |
tax payers, many of which have not been to school themselves, should not have to pay for any elses student loans. | student loans |
we should end the use of economic sanctions because they rarely achieve their aims in the short term and often have undesirable consequences such as causing economic hardship to large populations of people | the use of economic sanctions |
the drug companies that fund the research have enough money and can use their huge profits without needing any subsidising. | embryonic stem cell research |
a multi-party system will lead to a better diversity of viewpoints in government. | multi-party system |
enforcing the blockade is causing a humanitarian crisis with countless people injured or killed, not to mention the lack of supplies caused by the blockade | blockade of the gaza strip |
intellectual property rights allows a company to protect their brand name, inventions, designs etc, without these rights other companies would be able to steal another companies products | intellectual property rights |
Legalizing prostitution will decrease violence against prostitutes by creating a deterrent for violent men who know they can now actually face consequences for their actions. | prostitution |
flag burning is disrespectful to the nation represented and will incite retaliation and potentially riots and people being hurt and killed. | flag burning |
people have the right to treat themselves how they see fit. it is the right of the individual what they do with their own body, especially when they are not hurting others, which naturopathy does not. | naturopathy |
We should end affirmative action because it leads to discrimination against third parties, such as affirmative action for African Americans hurting Asian Americans in college admissions. | affirmative action |
the vow of celibacy should be abandoned to prevent such unattainable pressures being placed upon religious leaders | the vow of celibacy |
We should subsidize stay-at-home dads so that they can have the same opportunity to bond with their child as the mother. | stay-at-home dads |
parents have the right to choose how their child should be educated and schools are not always the best environment so the option to homeschool should remain. | homeschooling |
payday loans should not be banned because sometimes people need the money ahead of time for emergencies | payday loans |
foster care provides a safe, caring and family environment for children whilst they await a more permanent home and enables them to feel part of society. | foster care |
target killing is just another word for assassinations which are against international laws. | targeted killing |
with homeschooling the kids don't have a set curriculum so could be learning nothing of value. | homeschooling |
homeschooling is not in the interest of the child. this type of schooling lacks all the social and human connections kids make when they are in a school setting | homeschooling |
the true victims of economic sanctions or innocent civilians, this is unjust, ineffective and unethical. targeting a tyrant that allows his people to starve, is not best done by further starving the people. | the use of economic sanctions |
in the interests of national security only governments should be allowed to have military capabilities so private military companies should be banned. | private military companies |
affirmative action can be counter-productive if people are resentful of the help that the individual has got. | affirmative action |
suicide has never been legal. it is still killing, even if one is taking ones own life. | assisted suicide |
adopting an austerity regime is necessary when our country is struggling, it is the only was to ensure a flourishing economy in the future. ending the debt ensures our country does not collapse. | austerity regime |
autonomous cars take away an important freedom from people. the ability to drive! this cannot be allowed to happen. we must stop the autonomous cars | the development of autonomous cars |
economic sanctions only serve to punish citizens of countries run by poor leadership. | the use of economic sanctions |
flag burning is an act that incites violence and should be banned. it is a disloyalty to the country in which you live and is disrespectful to the masses. | flag burning |
racial profiling serves no purpose because you are stereotyping a population. | racial profiling |
we should not continue to operate the guantanamo bay detection camp. it is unethical and we should no longer be envolved. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
we should abandon television because it promotes obesity and it keeps kids from playing outdoors and getting exercise. | television |
foster care gives children an opportunity for a real home life. | foster care |
we should not ban the use of child actors as parents have the right to determine if their child is able to successfully act in a capacity it does them no harm. | the use of child actors |
we should not ban naturopathy because it has the potential to change lives and to heal people's maladies without the use of harmful medicines. | naturopathy |
flag burning allows individuals to show their discontent with a country's policies in a peaceful way. | flag burning |
we should subsidize vocational education because it would improve student life outcomes and improve the economy by filling more jobs | vocational education |
Mandatory retirement often forces out the most skilled and experienced members of the labor force, meaning from an economic perspective it leads to declined productivity and quality of goods and services. | retirement |
urbanization is the root cause of crime and the breakdown of inner cities | fight urbanization |
we should prohibit school prayer because not every student may pray in the same way, and some students may not even believe in prayer at all. | school prayer |
tv is a great source of education and entertainment and allows people to escape from everyday life and experience things they would never otherwise encounter | television |
Payday loan companies consistently support bad business practices by not assessing the ability of loan recipients to pay prior to giving out a loan. | payday loans |
missionary work puts the life of missionaries at risk, often resulting in their death or deaths of their loved ones | missionary work |
safe spaces are counterproductive as the use of them prevents people from learning how to deal with uncomfortable situations. | safe spaces |
journalism is important enough to society to be subsidized because it provides information that people can't get on their own. | journalism |
space exploration should be subsidized by the government because the cost to develop new technologies is too great for the private sector. | space exploration |
if a person has been convicted three times, they clearly cannot learn their lesson and should be separated from the rest of society to keep us safe. | the three-strikes laws |
selecting sex might throw off the balance between male and female. many cultures value males over females | sex selection |
assisted suicide is still suicide, which is immoral in all forms. | assisted suicide |
canceling pride parades signals that these voices can be silenced - which in turn makes it clear that we need pride events more than ever. | cancel pride parades |
we should ban factory farming to end the cruel treatment of animals. these are creatures that deserve respect, they should not be kept in horrendous conditions never seeing sunlight and too sick to stand. | factory farming |
marriage is outdated and truly offers no benefits in this society. it should be abandoned and laws be put in effect to mimic the few benefits it has financially. | marriage |
student loans should not be subsidized because it is driving up the cost of college and because students are graduating with so much debt they are often defaulting on that debt. | student loans |
kids need consistency and adopting a zero-tolerance policy allows them to know 100% what the parameters are. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
we shouldn't limit executive compensation. the whole point of becoming an executive is working up the ladder for years in order to receive the six figure salary and lucrative bonuses. | executive compensation |
a multi-party system allows for diverse thinking and a larger choice for the people | multi-party system |
targeted killing, specifically using drone strikes, is the most effective method for dealing with singular individuals or small groups with least risk of life to non-combatants/friendly soldiers | targeted killing |
some crimes are so heinous and their perpetrators so evil that it isnt safe allowing them to live | capital punishment |
it will make schools safer. it encourages all students to follow the rules. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
we should not end affirmative action because it is needed to help people from being discriminated against | affirmative action |
television causes a generation of inactive children. | television |
naturopathy is not proven or tested. | naturopathy |
Austerity policies can result in lower growth and lower tax revenues, especially in times of recession. | austerity regime |
abolition of nuclear weapons is an essential part of creating world peace. no nation should possess the power to entirely annihilate another with such long-term destructive weapons. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
the gaza strip blockade is suppressing a race of people and not allowing them to improve their lives | blockade of the gaza strip |
holocaust denial contributes to the hatred that help fuel the holocaust and defies "never again" which sustains the view that it can happen again and needs a pre-preventive measure such as criminalization. | holocaust denial |
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