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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 |
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