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we should subsidize student loans to ensure all have access to education, not just those with a wealthy family
student loans
bullying is rampant on social media because people can hide behind false names and personas and remain anonymous. users can make threats against other people and no one knows who they are.
social media
priests have committed many unspeakable acts because they aren't allowed to have sex.
the vow of celibacy
times have changed since the constitution was drafted; judicial activism ensures that outdates legislation can be challenged.
judicial activism
the current national debt is unsustainable and will lead to the collapse of our whole government unless we do something about it. we need to adopt austerity programs immediately to save our country.
austerity regime
it is a legitimate choice for the surrogate and family to make, if the surrogate wants to use their body to carry a baby the state has no right to stop this
surrogacy
human cloning can provide big breakthroughs for scientists, it could lead to the elimination of defective genes by cloning healthy human cells that could improve someones life
human cloning
Surrogacy is emotionally damaging to the woman who carries the baby and then has to give the child away.
surrogacy
Allowing assisted suicide would enable greedy relatives to take advantage of ill relatives for their own financial gain
assisted suicide
allowing people to falsely believe things such as diet can cure their cancer causes them to pass away instead of seeking treatment that likely would have saved them.
naturopathy
telemarketing provides a useful avenue to the housebound to be introduced to goods and services they may otherwise miss out on.
telemarketing
polygamy is often oppressive to women and it should not be made legal.
polygamy
racial profiling is basically racism by another name, and has no place in a society which needs to address the individual person and not the random colour of his or her skin.
racial profiling
we should subsidize journalism because it will help guarantee good honest reporting.
journalism
used in conjunction with medicine, homeopathy can help people emotionally with their medical problem if they feel like it's working.
homeopathy
we should ban fast food as it is very unhealthy and is creating a lazy culture in which people do not cook or eat fresh food.
fast food
School uniforms decrease harassment and inappropriate behavior among the student body.
the use of school uniform
Many of the careers offered at vocational schools provide essential services to the community.
vocational education
embryonic stem cell research has led to medical breakthroughs and hope for many citizens afflicted with serious diseases. government subsidies will enable more research and lead to breakthroughs in many areas.
embryonic stem cell research
by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will.
compulsory voting
missionaries have also done some good bringing education for example and health care to underdeveloped countries.
missionary work
vocational education should be subsidized to allow a skilled workforce to develop and grow.
vocational education
working together for a greater good favouring the less well off and giving freedom of choice can only benefit society as a whole.
libertarianism
everyone should be able to bear arms in order to protect themselves, their homes and their families.
the right to keep and bear arms
we should definitely end racial profiling because every individual should be judged on their character alone.
racial profiling
for some endangered species zoos are the only place they can survive in
zoos
naturopathy is simply an alternate treatment, for those who might not respond well to conventional therapies.
naturopathy
wikipedia is an important information source and we should subsidize it to make sure it continues to remain available.
wikipedia
we should adopt a gender neutral language as its less biased and can improve gender equality
gender-neutral language
a multi-party system as this will ensure that all policies are agreed upon and not forced through by a small majority. it will also ensure that a wider section of beliefs and opinions is represented.
multi-party system
it is essential that school prayer continues because it is right that children are encouraged to practice the christian faith
school prayer
space exploration can lead to new discoveries and might save planet earth in the future
space exploration
we should ban telemarketing because it has gotten way out of hand. the phone was once a convience now its a hassle.
telemarketing
capital punishment is an outdated system that needs an upheaval.
capital punishment
flag burning is a treasonous and traitorous act which should attract severe punishment.
flag burning
allowing people to be entrapped will lead to further abuses of power
entrapment
libertarianism is freedom and that is what we want and need instead of having the government in our lives all day
libertarianism
journalism subsidized by authoritarian regimes becomes a propaganda machine used to control people, telling them what to think and spreading lies to hide totalitarian regimes' abuses
journalism
if a child has a birth defect cosmetic surgery can help the child feel better emotionally as well as improve self-esteem.
cosmetic surgery for minors
judicial activism is another overreach of power where authorities try to legislate certain behaviors. people should be free to make decisions within the law and not be mandated by another choices.
judicial activism
the elderly are more likely to fall for telemarketing scams because they’re vulnerable already and this can lead to an increased dependence on the government. if telemarketing was banned this wouldn’t happen.
telemarketing
compulsory voting would force those who do not agree with candidates to vote for someone they are not confident in.
compulsory voting
zero-tolerance policies are unreasonable and antithetical to the learning process.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
Social media is a great way for people to share what they are doing and their interests with friends and family, and to find other like minded people all around the world.
social media
Missionary work should be banned as no country or group of people should have the right to dictate how another group should behave in return for education or healthcare benefits.
missionary work
minors do not have the maturity to make a decision that could affect how they look for the rest of their lives.
cosmetic surgery for minors
some foster parents only take children for the financial benefits. others have even more dangerous motives, and these homes are not safe.
foster care
space will one day be an important resource so we need to further explore it.
space exploration
legalized cannabis can be more closely regulated and taxed. it makes it safer than illegal weed and helps provide tax dollars.
cannabis
wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.
wikipedia
affirmative action gives people unfair benefits over others
affirmative action
payday loans charge exhorbitant rates and take advantage of the poor
payday loans
Capital punishment is beneficial to society: you are removing a murderer from society who could possibly kill again, even while in prison.
capital punishment
the vow of celibacy is an outdated thinking
the vow of celibacy
cannabis is no different than alcohol and should be legalized with the same restrictions placed on alcohol
cannabis
factory farming is necessary to feed the ever growing population.
factory farming
it would allow medical supplies to get to the needy
blockade of the gaza strip
there is nothing wrong with seeking more natural remedies than relying on harmful and addictive pharmaceutical drugs.
naturopathy
Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in reducing bullying and violence.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
nobody has the right to take another person's life no matter how evil that person may be.
capital punishment
Algorithmic trading standardizes the market by making algorithms the defining force, making large price changes unlikely.
algorithmic trading
clergy should have the option to marry and have a family like everyone else
the vow of celibacy
school uniforms help put the focus on school, during a time in which so many kids focus and judge upon appearance.
the use of school uniform
cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because it can give kids the wrong idea and make them think they need it to be beautiful
cosmetic surgery for minors
affirmative action can support under represented groups to eliminate discrimination
affirmative action
health research deserves state funding, and embryonic stem cell research is a promising area that should be prioritized as it will have a bearing on the treatment and cure of many conditions.
embryonic stem cell research
Space exploration is expensive and takes funds from other more important areas.
space exploration
surrogacy should be banned because you are essentially selling your womb or selling a baby. the surrogate mother may changer her mind and the legal issues can be very complicated.
surrogacy
people today are not affected by what happened to their ancestors and do not deserve special treatment
affirmative action
we should abolish the olympic games as it is an overly huge expense to the country hosting.
the olympic games
not everyone has access to the internet and television is sometimes the only way some people have access to the news or information concerning an emergency in their area so it should not be abandoned.
television
space exploration can tell us so much about the world that we live in and help us to identify potential threats that the human race may need to prepare for.
space exploration
prostitution is a choice between consenting adults and should not be criminalized
prostitution
the olympic games are one of the few things that happens where every country can come together and enjoy something.
the olympic games
people have the right to choose to worship as they choose.
the church of scientology
we should end mandatory retirement as many people now live longer healthier lives and should be given the choice to continue working or if financially struggling.
retirement
algorithmic trading may be an artificial manipulation of the market.
algorithmic trading
entrapment could help put criminals behind bars.
entrapment
opening up organ trade would save thousands of lives and make organs more available.
organ trade
assisted suicide is the relief from excruciating pain for those with terminal illnesses or zero quality of life - it is an act of selfless benevolance which ought to be legally protected.
assisted suicide
we should abolish the olympic games because they are a major waste of money and time. not to mention they are often filled with scandals and corruption.
the olympic games
this would stop rich people being able to avoid criminal charges by buying the best lawyers.
the use of public defenders
as long as they are properly informed, someone should be allowed to sell organs for compensation if they so choose.
organ trade
capital punishment allows for equal justice type punishment and a means for the victim's family members to have some type of closure to such a horrible episode in their lives.
capital punishment
we should continue to support pride parades because everyone has the right to do what they want as long as it does not harm others.
cancel pride parades
The danger of a nuclear war will remain until weapons of mass destruction cease to exist
the abolition of nuclear weapons
urbanization contributes to overcrowding, environmental damage and poverty.
fight urbanization
algorithmic trading is quick, efficient, and accurate.
algorithmic trading
people learn a lot about animals and nature by going to the zoo
zoos
We should not adopt zero tolerance policies because they punish students for standing up for themselves or fighting back against bullies, which is unfair and undermines faith in school discipline.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
compulsory voting would ensure that everyone would vote and have a voice in what goes on.
compulsory voting
freedom of expression is a basic right and the more restrictions that are placed on this, the more it will be chipped away at in future.
holocaust denial
a system of compulsory voting would mean that politicians would have to consider the needs of the whole electorate rather than just those who turn out to vote
compulsory voting
we should subsidize space exploration because it can help provide us with education of the universe around us
space exploration
Economic sanctions are the only way that a country can be warned that we mean business, by harming their economy we can influence those in power to stop their damaging ways.
the use of economic sanctions
zoos keep animals in unnatural environments for human entertainment which is morally wrong and should be banned.
zoos
by allowing the organ trade the poorest of society will resort to selling body parts just to survive which will harm them in the end.
organ trade
prostitution is a crime against women and by legalizing it you are only reaffirming that women are just objects to be used by men.
prostitution
factory farming increases food production, many stores require a large stock of certain products, factory farming allows these large orders to be fulfilled
factory farming
Collectivism is unfair to those who work hard when everything is shared with those who don't work at all.
collectivism