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there's no need to ban algorithmic trading as it is a very good system for trading, leading to great gains for the investors.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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there's no way to adopt atheism. if people want to practice religion, they will
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There's too many controversies surrounding companies using private military contractors. These are not professional people in the business. Too many deaths are associated with these groups.
We should ban private military companies
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these activities do not allow the contestants to have a normal life.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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these companies make millions in a private sector and they are not necessary.
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these companies provide the additional security we might need.
We should ban private military companies
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these laws are too harsh and unfairly punish many young people who would likely grow up to commit no further crime. a few mistakes made in youth should not result in life in prison.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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these laws protect society from people who cannot be rehabilitated and will continue to harm others until taken out of society. without them those individuals can continue acts of violence indefinitely.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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these pmcs are bound by their own rules and can cause trouble
We should ban private military companies
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they accuse the factory farming of being cruel to the treatment of animals. the current demand demands high production methods, it would be cruel to be unable to satisfy the national demand.
We should ban factory farming
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they are a distraction from everyday life
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are a waste of money, building hype for a short event. money will be better spent elsewhere
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are basically mercenaries and often violate international law.
We should ban private military companies
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they are boring and cost too much money
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are dull and boring and cost too much
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are equally as strong as men so they should be allowed to fight
We should prohibit women in combat
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they are expensive to whoever hosts them
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are not a physically strong as men
We should prohibit women in combat
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they are not as strong, or have the endurance that men do
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they are not healthy competitions and the resources used could be destined to other more important causes
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they are not held accountable in the same way regular armies are. it has been reported that some of these companies don't follow the rules of engagement thus committing crimes.
We should ban private military companies
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they are regulated differently and might not act according to standard rules
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THEY ARE TOO COSTLY AND NOONE IS REALLY INTERESTED ANYMORE
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they aren't as good at it and since they make babies, they should not be put in harm's way.
We should prohibit women in combat
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they can do what the government militaries cannot.
We should ban private military companies
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they can go where an official government entity cannot
We should ban private military companies
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they cost a lot of money that could be spent on more worthwhile things.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they cost to much money and there are far better things we could spend the money on.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they cost too much money and we waste too many resources on the olympics.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they did the crime knowing the penalty so should serve the sentence.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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THEY DO JOBS THAT NOONE ELSE WANTS TO DO
We should ban private military companies
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they do not have the physical strength that men do
We should prohibit women in combat
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they do not have to abide by the same ethical standards as a traditional military and should be banned.
We should ban private military companies
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they don't belong in the battlefield, they belong at home with the children
We should prohibit women in combat
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they don't have the same high standards as the national army
We should ban private military companies
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THEY FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FRIENDLINESS BETWEEN NATIONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE AT WAR
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they go against international laws and lead to an increase in violence and civilian casualties.
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they grow almost all of the world's food
We should ban factory farming
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they have no need in society today with the amount of military we have
We should ban private military companies
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they have taken god out of schools anyway, so why not prayer?
We should prohibit school prayer
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they help many poor people and try to make their lives better
We should ban missionary work
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they increase tourist activities and are a boost to the local economy.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they just care about money and usually not care about innocent civilians and people who safer in the war.
We should ban private military companies
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they laws don't stop crime, they just punish people harder.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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they may not be as well learned as others
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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they may sell weapons to countries that would use them inappropriately
We should ban private military companies
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they often leave the host country in debt
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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they provide a valuable service that goes above and beyond what our military can do.
We should ban private military companies
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they provide a valuable service when there are not enough people wanting to enlist in the armed forces
We should ban private military companies
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they provide free legal representation and enable poor people to have a representation in court
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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they provide the equipment that our armies require
We should ban private military companies
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they provide useful additional support to armies
We should ban private military companies
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they should be allowed to function as they can be useful to countries who want to hand over operations to these groups.
We should ban private military companies
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they should have the freedom to organize in whatever way they want.
We should ban private military companies
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they should not be banned. just better regualted.
We should ban private military companies
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this breaks the separation between church and state and has got to stop.
We should prohibit school prayer
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this can be an effective tactic for neutralizing a threat.
We should ban targeted killing
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this could be highly beneficial in regards to foreign policy, as it would save money and lives.
We should adopt libertarianism
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this country has had the separation of church and state for so long, and allowing school prayer goes directly against that. prayer time has no place in school.
We should prohibit school prayer
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this country is based on freedom of choice and every person can worship or not worship as they choose.
We should adopt atheism
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this country was founded on christian principles; we cannot abandon these customs.
We should adopt atheism
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this country was founded on the belief of god
We should adopt atheism
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this denial is unjust and should be banned and be fined
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this doesn't need an adoption process, we are free in this country to practice or not practice any beliefs.
We should adopt atheism
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this ensures every defendant especially the poor ones have the legal presentation he/she needs.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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this ensures the accused or defendees get the best legal advice for a fair trial.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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this form of trading removes the human element which can have dangerous consequences.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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this goes against free speech basically.people should be allowed an opinion even if it goes against the grain.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this has long been a criminal offence and should remain so. no one wants to see the rise of the far right again and this law helps keep that in check to a degree.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this helps cover more issues; the current government is too short staffed to deal with all of the problems.
We should ban private military companies
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this helps traders make more informed decisions
We should ban algorithmic trading
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this if it must be mandatory, justice demands it, to be appointed free of charge defense counsel, as well as the right to legal or public defender or a combination of them
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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this intensive type of farming brings meat down to a price affordable to the poorest in our community on a regular basis.
We should ban factory farming
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this is a constitutional right under the 6th amendment so yes, it absolutely should be mandatory to protect this important right to defence
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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this is a cruel offence to victims and their families
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this is a free country. people are entitled to free speech even if it's offensive
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this is a good law to protect us from repeat offenders
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this is a horrible way to treat animals. they should not be caged in tiny areas, unable to move. this is cruel.
We should ban factory farming
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this is a inhumane activity that could cost the lives of innocent people.
We should ban targeted killing
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this is a potential gateway drug towards more dangerous substances
We should legalize cannabis
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this is an inhumane way to raise animals for consumption.
We should ban factory farming
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this is an outrageous claim that is devastating to many
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this is discrimination on the basis of sex
We should prohibit women in combat
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this is not the answer to everything regardless how good it seems
We should adopt libertarianism
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this is nothing but a huge money making opportunity for several major companies.
We should ban private military companies
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this is one of the few times we get to enjoy something as a citizen of the world; the olympics are powerfully unifying.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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this is such a terrific avenue for humans, and selfishly, i am a national team coach that works with olympians.
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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This is the ideal for human. Human object has always been to be free as much as possible. Removing governments control and coercion over the population will lead to more satisfaction in the life human live
We should adopt libertarianism
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this is the only wide scale event where all countries can put aside all differences in good faith and fair competition
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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this is the way of the future and should be embraced
We should ban algorithmic trading
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this is too important an event in history to be able to be debated. it happened and to say it didn't shows an overwhelming hatred for all the people that were murdered. criminalising denial should remain.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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this kind of trading allows inexperienced individuals to access the stock market
We should ban algorithmic trading
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this law does not make sense for minor offenses.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law has lessened the overall crime rate in the united states by not taking any more risks and continually releasing criminals
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law is convoluted and gives undeserving criminals harsh sentences for minimal crimes like theft
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law is good at keeping people who constantly break the law off the street.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law is good for young people who would learn their lesson and become good adults
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law is unfair to people committing small offenses that do not deserve to be put away for life.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law is unfair to those who's third crime is minor and thought should be given to changing the criteria of the third crime.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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this law keeps communities safe by not letting criminals run rampant with only slaps on the wrist
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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