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there are fewer american casualties when using private military companies.
We should ban private military companies
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there are individuals that have received strikes against them for minor crimes or things done as teens. there is no magic number in three. sentences should depend on the type and severity of crimes.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime
We should legalize cannabis
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there are many combat roles that woman can handle as well as if not better than men due to their unique viewpoint.
We should prohibit women in combat
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there are many different strains of cannabis, and the more powerful varieties are the root cause of many mental illnesses, destroying the user's well-being.
We should legalize cannabis
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1
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there are many different types of religion, so children should not be forced to pray to a region that they do not follow,
We should prohibit school prayer
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there are many evils in the world, but extinguishing peopleג€™s lives with targeted, extra-judicial killings, when you don't even know their names.
We should ban targeted killing
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there are many jobs that women are better qualified than men in combat
We should prohibit women in combat
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there are many medicinal uses for cannabis that are not as harmful as prescription drugs
We should legalize cannabis
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there are many people that use cannabis to help them get through illnesses. legalizing it would take extra worry off their shoulders.
We should legalize cannabis
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there are many religious beliefs and turning to atheism would deny people's right to the freedom of religion, therefore atheism should not be adopted.
We should adopt atheism
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there are many therapeutic benefits
We should legalize cannabis
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there are not enough rules and regulations with this to keep people in check.
We should adopt libertarianism
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0.787478
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there are not enough safe-guards that oversee private military companies from producing under-par products and they should be banned.
We should ban private military companies
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there are practical, positive outcomes of missionary work like providing medical care.
We should ban missionary work
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there are regulations in place to insure animal welfare. there could be even more regulations and accountability if need be. the killing can be done in a gentle way because regardless, society needs meat.
We should ban factory farming
0.611212
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0.895956
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there are so many legitimate reasons to use cannabis that we should legalize it to free up the police to chase proper criminals and not waste time on cannabis users.
We should legalize cannabis
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there are so many medical benefits for cannabis that it should be legalized.
We should legalize cannabis
0.892198
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there are so many people in the world we all have to appreciate that we need to adopt certain rules and etiquette which everyone follows, if everyone pleased themselves no one would help each other.
We should adopt libertarianism
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0.71161
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there are so many professional sporting competition these days that the olympic games for amateurs is no longer relevant and so it should be abolished.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
0.736387
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1
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there are some real bad people in this world & this helps stop them
We should ban targeted killing
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0.801941
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there are some very limited circumstances when targeted killing may be justified such as if the target is actively involved in an immediate threat to life to military or civilian personnel
We should ban targeted killing
0.885637
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there are still civilian casualties when using targeted killing.
We should ban targeted killing
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there are still places that could value from learning the gospel.
We should ban missionary work
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there are studies that show social media is a very common cause of depression in adolescents.
Social media brings more harm than good
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there are thousands of first hand accounts the holocaust happened, denying the holocaust happened is the same as discriminating against someone because of their sex or age and this is why it should be illegal
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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there are times when it is the only choice
We should ban targeted killing
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there are times when it makes sense for people to get another chance
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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1
0.690039
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there are too many religions with many different beliefs that cause division among people
We should adopt atheism
0.44524
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1
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there are too many unknowns and have to be taken case by case
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.552699
1
0.889715
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there are valid biological differences between male and female strengths + capabilities - ignoring these can lead to unsafe discrepancies on the battlefield.
We should prohibit women in combat
0.803797
1
1
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there aren't enough jobs for everyone, so we need three strikes laws to keep poor people in line when they can't find jobs, otherwise they'll commit even more crimes
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.442669
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1
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there has been a lot of good work done by missionaries, even if you put aside the positives of bringing faith into someone's life, they also help communities economically by building infrastructure
We should ban missionary work
0.904555
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there is a greater danger in combat because of the thought that they will be unable to fight and the men will be watching them to see what they are doing
We should prohibit women in combat
0.166585
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1
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there is a history of people going on missionary trips were they use the trip as a way to promote their religion instead of actually helping people.
We should ban missionary work
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1
0.895869
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There is a lack of control because the system is automated.
We should ban algorithmic trading
0.652122
1
0.894736
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there is a possibility that the servers could be hacked and alter algorithmic programming, which would cause widespread panic
We should ban algorithmic trading
0.830009
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1
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there is a separation between church and state, so atheism makes sense as a national religion.
We should adopt atheism
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there is an unfair advantage to those that are able to access algorithmic training programmes resulting in those that can't access them losing out.
We should ban algorithmic trading
0.976199
1
1
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there is less transparency and accountability when using private military companies.
We should ban private military companies
0.925543
1
1
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There is little political will to improve public defenders in the status quo, as those who use it are among the least politically powerful in society, and this would create an impetus for political change.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.57314
1
0.697245
test
There is much greater wealth disparity in a libertarian society.
We should adopt libertarianism
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-1
0.799494
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there is much more harm that can be done to women in combat then men. also, there is a chance they may be pregnant putting an unborn baby in danger.
We should prohibit women in combat
0.699152
1
0.89491
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there is never a justifiable reason to kill someone.
We should ban targeted killing
0.871986
1
0.903581
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there is no actual proof that god exists. it is all stories passed down no matter which religion. atheism would stop the fighting over which religion is superior.
We should adopt atheism
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1
0.793083
test
there is no argument against it, it is free choice
We should ban private military companies
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0.676948
test
there is no discerning between a serious crime and a minor one
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.90357
1
0.801664
test
there is no evidence that libertarianism has been successful
We should adopt libertarianism
0.853294
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1
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there is no evidence that the three-strikes laws deters crime
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.783561
1
1
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there is no harm in allowing students to have a moment to quietly pray before class gets started.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.721176
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1
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there is no justification for denying the holocaust
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.513972
1
1
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there is no need for oppressive restraints on people's behaviour so we should adopt libertarianism.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.769968
1
0.902077
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there is no need to abolish the olympic games entirely. this type of international competition makes for exciting television and can help the host countries develop more prosperity in the name of tourism.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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1
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there is no need to ban private military companies because they simply are capitalizing on something that is needed in the world
We should ban private military companies
0.648944
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1
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there is no need to prohibit women from combat as long as there are conditions for fitness in place. any individual who meets the necessary fitness levels will be able to be of use in combat.
We should prohibit women in combat
1
-1
0.907046
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there is no need to waste money to the olympics when there are competitions all the time.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
0.44381
1
0.800019
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there is no one right belief for all people and insisting that everyone is a libertarian deprive free choice
We should adopt libertarianism
0.701217
-1
0.791249
test
there is no place for religious beliefs in school
We should prohibit school prayer
0.92282
1
1
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There is no place in education for out-dated beliefs. Children who's parents indoctrinate them in iron age mythologies should be told to keep their beliefs private.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.492667
1
0.908889
test
there is no point attempting to adopt libertarianism because we've seen countless times that third parties don't work and never make a significant impact in an election.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.498859
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0.823382
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there is no proof that any god exists so you are providing false hope to every religion. we should adopt atheism until proven otherwise.
We should adopt atheism
0.335338
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1
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there is no real proof the holocaust caused death.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.395518
-1
0.795356
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there is no reason missionaries should not be allowed to spread the word of what they believe in
We should ban missionary work
0.579986
-1
0.89914
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there is no reason that a women that meets the standards should not be put in combat if she chooses to do so
We should prohibit women in combat
0.568846
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1
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there is no reason the three-strikes law is still in effect, it has shown no real benefits for society as a whole.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.858948
1
1
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there is no reason to believe that women cannot be as reliable as men on the battleground.
We should prohibit women in combat
0.775459
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1
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there is no reason to force those who are fit for combat to leave the armed forces as long as they voluntarily want to be in them
We should prohibit women in combat
0.562738
-1
1
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there is no reason to ignore history and those who do are doing so based on hate
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.476867
1
1
test
there is no reason to not accept the assistance of a public defender. if one wants to represent themselves instead it never goes well, and is best to not even allow.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.569707
1
0.911418
test
there is no reason why algorithmic trading should be banned , it creates beneficial trading deals and profits for those in the finance sector, and can enhance the value of pension funds for instance.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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-1
1
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There is no scientific or measurable proof that their is a higher power
We should adopt atheism
0.347157
1
0.90264
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there is no such thing as a god so why have religion?
We should adopt atheism
0.254023
1
0.712224
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there is no true god therefore atheism is the way forward
We should adopt atheism
0.562398
1
1
test
there is no way a person can logically argue that the holocaust did not happen.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.491024
1
0.795071
test
there is no way to legislate people's religious faith
We should adopt atheism
0.664172
-1
0.710713
test
there is not enough evidence to prove that cannabis is safe and does not have an effect on mental health, particularly with the young.
We should legalize cannabis
0.854574
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1
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there is nothing wrong with missionaries educating others on their beliefs. in the end, it is up to each individual to take those beliefs and do with them what they want.
We should ban missionary work
0.878192
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1
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There is nothing wrong with societies wanting to determine moral boundaries and guidelines; too much liberty can be as bad as too little.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.79166
-1
0.70468
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there is nothing wrong with students engaging in prayer during school time. if anything it should be encouraged more and might lead to less school violence.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.470214
-1
0.927821
test
there is nothing wrong with using technology to help people in the stock market who make large orders process them automatically in a slower process. it allows use to use electronic trading today.
We should ban algorithmic trading
0.944401
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1
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There is now far to much politics and nationalism in the Olympic games, they should be replaced with a non national peace games.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
0.884002
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there is so many proofs to support that. from kids being involved in suspicious activities to scumming people with fake sales.also, spending too much time on social media and ignoring everything else.
Social media brings more harm than good
0.49158
1
0.881056
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there is so much conflict caused by religion we should adopt atheism to avoid war and persecution in the future
We should adopt atheism
0.849776
1
1
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there is so much evidence that anyone denying the facts is mentally impaired therefore exempt from criminal prosecution for this offence.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.440507
-1
0.92813
test
there is still no proof of god so why not adopt atheism.
We should adopt atheism
0.630222
1
0.897014
test
there is strong evidence linking cannabis use and schizophrenia in younger people and they should be protected from this as much as possible.
We should legalize cannabis
0.746382
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1
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there is too little regulation for private military companies which can lead to mentally unstable ex-servicement joining their ranks.
We should ban private military companies
0.977465
1
1
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there is too much animal cruelty and the food isn't always healthy or pure
We should ban factory farming
0.717839
1
0.915051
test
There is too much cheating by the various nations
We should abolish the Olympic Games
0.330627
1
0.800308
test
there is too much collateral damage when targeted killings are carried out so the practice should be banned
We should ban targeted killing
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1
1
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there is too much controversy surrouding the olympics such as doping, causing conflict among countries and thus, should be banned
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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there is too much government involvement in our daily lives and the only way to combat this is to adopt libertarianism.
We should adopt libertarianism
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there is too much government. we need to adopt a libertarianism way of things to improve all our lives.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.65267
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there is too much scandal and controversy that comes out every time the olympics come around.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
0.925207
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1
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there is way too much more that can be done to a captured woman in a combat area then can happen to a man.
We should prohibit women in combat
0.560429
1
1
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there needds to be clear legislation and deterrents in pace to ensure social responsibility
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.190902
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0.600121
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there should be a clear separation of church and state and thus there is no place in our schools for prayer.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.817803
1
1
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there won't be a government to provide order in society, there are many types of evil in this world & because of this people cannot be trusted to respect other people which will lead to violent attacks
We should adopt libertarianism
0.815704
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0.888595
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there would be a decrease in morals and morality
We should adopt atheism
0.549997
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therefore, several states stipulated that the bible had a place in the classrooms
We should prohibit school prayer
0.313907
-1
0.703942