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the olympic games allow lesser known countries to be represented on a world stage.
the olympic games
pride parades are a way for people to express their individualities and rights.
cancel pride parades
Payday loans should be banned to encourage more traditional creditors to come into low income communities
payday loans
factory farming is cruel to the animals so we should ban it
factory farming
the neutrality of private military companies cannot be guaranteed so they are a threat to national security.
private military companies
we should oppose collectivism as it can lead to people hiding behind the actions of the group rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.
collectivism
homeopathy provides natural cures for diseases.
homeopathy
the indiscriminate hunting of whales is diminishing the quantity of these mammals to dangerous levels
whaling
racial profiling focuses on specific races, a form of police discrimination that unfairly targets the wrong people based on their appearance.
racial profiling
many executives have little functional role in the company so don't deserve such high salaries
executive compensation
embryonic stem cell research should be subsidized as the research could provide important breakthrough in treatments for medical conditions.
embryonic stem cell research
by eliminating the circulation of arms we will reduce violence and prevent crimes
the right to keep and bear arms
flag burning is likely to incite violence
flag burning
a low score may prevent the development an individual to their maximum potential and test results can create divisions, if they are viewed a measure of an individual worth.
intelligence tests
fast food is severely unhealthy and aids in our world’s obesity epidemic
fast food
fast food is unhealthy and regular consumption leads to obesity and other health problems
fast food
whales are endangered and we need to ban whaling before it's too late
whaling
holocaust denial is dangerous, negligent, and harmful
holocaust denial
we should ban targeted killing, just because it is targeted does not mean innocent people are safe. anyone in the vicinity of the area the target is thought to be will likely become collateral damage
targeted killing
We should abandon television as other media sources are more supported and television is only holding their development back.
television
While many who graduate from universities struggle to find high paying jobs in their field, graduates of vocational schools have high employments and high standards of living.
vocational education
zoos are prisons for animals, they should be in their natural habitat not enclosed between bars
zoos
stem cell research can be a path to finding cures to many diseases
embryonic stem cell research
payday loans prey on the poor who can't afford the high interest rates therefore putting them into the cycle of never having enough left out of their paycheck and having to keep getting more loans.
payday loans
foster care is important because it keeps kids from living in large group care facilities where there is no semblance of a normal life.
foster care
organ trade will help save lives as long as the organs were obtained legally.
organ trade
legalizing prostitution would erode moral values and reduce the safety of women so it should never be legal.
prostitution
space exploration is a waste of taxpayers money and should be funded by private enterprises.
space exploration
it is not the government's business what people put in their bodies, this is an overstep in terms of regulation
fast food
this practice insures students are all equal in dress and ensures students will not come to school in inappropriate clothing.
the use of school uniform
human cloning is unethical and causes legal issues, such as is the clone a person with rights
human cloning
journalism should be free from bias and present facts no matter what. if subsidized news would.have an automatic bias towards whoever is funding it which leads to inaccurate reporting and doubtful audiences.
journalism
foster care allows for children to be in a safe environment and allows for families to heal for reunification purposes.
foster care
zero tolerance in schools will provide a safer environment for both pupils and teachers and ensure disruptive pupils are not tolerated.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
we shouldn't get rid of the olympics because it unites countries and gives everyone something in common.
the olympic games
A multi-party system would bring in a lot more choice of representation for the people living in the country.
multi-party system
we should not abolish intellectual property rights because that is someones idea and they should get credit for it.
intellectual property rights
we should not abolish the olympic games as it one way to promote international relations.
the olympic games
naturopathy is not a proven science, and some naturopaths give dangerous advice to clients. this is not a safe practice.
naturopathy
if the legislature and/or executive branches violate the constitution, judicial activism is a remedy for this.
judicial activism
Nuclear weapons do not only cause immediate devastation, but also long term radiation poisoning that can result in cancers and other diseases for any survivors of a nuclear blast, which is cruel and unacceptable.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
autonomous cars will provide a way for people who are blind or handicapped a way to travel
the development of autonomous cars
we should ban the use of child actors as they should be concentrating on getting an education first
the use of child actors
By freeing up space across professional hierarchies mandatory retirement provides more opportunities for career growth and upward mobility for younger people.
retirement
wikipedia is a valuable resource that deserves funding
wikipedia
we need to end affirmative action because we are all suppose to be equal, therefore, there should not be a need for this law.
affirmative action
supporting embryonic stem cell research is important because it is the future of medicine and it can help scientists to find new cures for diseases.
embryonic stem cell research
missionary work can promote healthy and open societies by introducing different ideas and beliefs that can benefit society as a whole.
missionary work
closing the camp would be to release numerous terrorists who could go on to kill countless innocent people. also, the camp can cause terrorists pause knowing they may get sent there if caught
guantanamo bay detention camp
all religions enjoy religious freedom in the us, so singling out this particular church is unfair and unconstitutional.
the church of scientology
We should abandon television since so much wasted time is spent watching totally useless shows when that time could be used much more productively. We just watch whatever is on just for something to do.
television
we should not support the austerity regime because it takes away from programs that are most needed such as feeding children.
austerity regime
blockade of the gaza strip hasn't been a positive development and should be ended. palestinians have not been treated fairly and until this blockade is ended, they will be at a disadvantage
blockade of the gaza strip
affirmative action is damaging to people from minority groups who gain their position through their own merit
affirmative action
factory farming is the most efficient way of fulfilling the demand for meat
factory farming
missionary work should not be banned because it would infinge on the right to free speech.
missionary work
a multiparty system could increase political bureaucracy
multi-party system
prostitution will continue regardless, legalization woueld make it safer.
prostitution
scientology is actually a wealthy cult and members are abused physically and financially.
the church of scientology
economic sanctions affect the poor more than the tyrants
the use of economic sanctions
Mandating the use of public defenders ensures that legal services are provided to the poor.
the use of public defenders
researchers found that in schools across the world with uniform policies students are more disciplined and concentrated
the use of school uniform
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because everyone has the right to a lawyer of their choosing as long as they have the money for it.
the use of public defenders
a lack of voting leads to a situation were their isn't fair representation in parliament.
compulsory voting
autonomous cars could prevent traffic jams and accidents.
the development of autonomous cars
it is our right to choose not to vote if we disapprove of the choices
compulsory voting
missionary work forces religious views on people they may not want
missionary work
Intelligence tests harm people by enforcing the concept of a uniform, almost two-dimensional intelligence, even though intelligence is a much broader concept.
intelligence tests
we should adopt gender neutral speech. language should not enrich or suppress a group based on sex. by making all words neutral, all things become equal.
gender-neutral language
targeted killing saves lives, because it only targets the individuals and avoids the death of civilians.
targeted killing
gender-neutral language is political correctness taken to an absurd degree - there is no need to reinvent words and language for the sake of gender equality in an increasingly open society.
gender-neutral language
flag burning is unpatriotic and disrespectul to a country and its laws.
flag burning
targeted killing can possibly save millions of people if we are targeting those who mean to carry out dangerous plans against the rest of the world.
targeted killing
affirmative action is ineffective in ensuring quality education
affirmative action
the quality of legal defense should be the same for everyone regardless of income
the use of public defenders
Just one life mistakenly taken in the name of justice is too many; capital punishment must be abolished.
capital punishment
an austerity regime would ensure eveyone helps to pay off the debt of the country
austerity regime
people have a right to say and believe whatever they want. you can't criminalize people's thoughts.
holocaust denial
foster care is often a temporary, emergency measure, leaving the child feeling even more dislocated and insecure.
foster care
foster care can be horrible for the child when moving from home to home and never settling down in one place.
foster care
the cold calling of people is an invasion of privacy
telemarketing
we absolutely need a multi party system. the two party system is a failure. the entire country can't be split in to only two categories. we need better representation of the people.
multi-party system
the church of scientology has been shown to be brutal to people's mental health and should be banned.
the church of scientology
compulsory voting would only cause uneducated votes to be cast and not be a real benefit to the country.
compulsory voting
it makes some people do things they usually would not do and that isn't right
entrapment
pride parades can lead to violence with so many people in one place.
cancel pride parades
racial profiling is discriminatory and should be banned on all levels.
racial profiling
targeted killing may be necessary in very limited circumstances where there is an immediate threat to life of civilians or military personnel
targeted killing
factory farming is nothing more than animal abuse. these animals are raised in horrible conditions and tortured. yes we need food, but this is not the right way to go about it.
factory farming
the church of scientology is a cult that is harming society.
the church of scientology
school prayer singles out children that do not have the same belief system and makes them feel awkward.
school prayer
We should support collectivism because individualism is unethical and encourages people to ignore the moral worth of others.
collectivism
families deserve the right to choose the sex they are most comfortable raising.
sex selection
the way to correct discrimination and prejudice of the past is not to discriminate another group but, to make equal opportunity for all. affirmative action is discrimination in itself.
affirmative action
some people find that homeopathy works for them, even if it is simply the placebo effect.
homeopathy
wikipedia is a valuable educational source and is free at source so should be promoted through subsidization
wikipedia
Crime rates in states with capital punishment is no different than crime rates in states without, proving that it is an ineffective deterrent.
capital punishment
the whale population is getting smaller and many of the species are becoming endangered. if whaling continues, we may lose the beautiful creatures all together.
whaling
we should adopt gender-neutral language because it will eliminate gender assumption and won't offend today's overly sensitive society
gender-neutral language
we should definitely end mandatory retirement because it is an individual's choice as to when they want to retire.
retirement