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to try and cover up the evilness of it deserves punishment
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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too many innocent people get hurt by would be rambos
We should ban private military companies
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too many missionaries get hurt or killed on these missions.
We should ban missionary work
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too many people fight and cause wars through religion so it should be banned in favour of atheism
We should adopt atheism
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too many people have suffered from this atrocity. denying this
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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too many people use this as an excuse to be anti-jewish.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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too much bullying and spreading of false news and rumors are happening on social media.
Social media brings more harm than good
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Too much drugs depend on the availability of cannabis. legalizing it will make development of these drugs quicker
We should legalize cannabis
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0.786461
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too much privatisation can lead to greed taking precedence.
We should adopt libertarianism
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too much punishment can result mental problem.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
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too much social media can detract from normal person to person human interaction
Social media brings more harm than good
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too often, lawmakers make decisions based on religious ideals. what happened to the separation of church and state?
We should adopt atheism
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trading using algorithmic formulas is smart and reasonable way to invest in the market. a computer can go through more analysis than a person making for a better trade decision and less losses for investors.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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trading using an algorithm does not allow for investment in companies that are starting out and show no profit as yet.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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trading using an algorithm is more accurate, quicker, and easier.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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traveling abroad for mission work can cause serious illness that is popular in other countries.
We should ban missionary work
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true freedom means allowing anyone facing the justice system to defend themselves and choose how they plead instead of being forced to do what another person thinks is best for them.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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True libertarianism is about maximizing the rights of individuals and limiting the role of the government; this is the true meaning of democracy.
We should adopt libertarianism
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Ultimately, legalizing marijuana would result in higher costs than profit due to increased marijuana-related emergency room visits, medical care, addiction treatment, etc.
We should legalize cannabis
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under a libertarianism society there would be no real law or justice, just freedom to do as you please regardless of the consequences.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.936059
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Under libertarianism, government interaction is voluntary. There would be no laws in society that must be upheld, and crime would be rampant.
We should adopt libertarianism
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Under libertarianism, governments cannot restrict or coerce individuals into doing something they don't wish to do.
We should adopt libertarianism
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Under libertarianism, people have full independence to choose what is best for themselves. This leads to happier people.
We should adopt libertarianism
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Under libertarianism, there is no mechanism of social welfare to ensure that citizens are fed, clothed, and housed.
We should adopt libertarianism
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under libertarianism, there would be no social programs to offer the poor assistance.
We should adopt libertarianism
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unfortunately we have a long way to come in terms of gender equality and there is a strong chance that men will be distracted by their female comrades on the battlefield
We should prohibit women in combat
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0.738701
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unless everyone is using algorithmic trading, the system would ensure only those that had access to it would have the best chance of making money.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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0.903275
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unless in the act of criminal or terrorist behavior that endangers others lives no one deserves to be killed without trial.
We should ban targeted killing
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0.80387
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unless the school is a faith school where everyone practices the same faith, school prayer is meaningless to a good proportion of the students, rendering it an outdated concept.
We should prohibit school prayer
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0.895953
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use of public defenders should be mandatory because everyone deserves the right to be appointed an attorney. it is given when we are arrested we will be defended publicly
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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use of public defenders should be mandatory because rich people can afford high priced lawyers to buy their way out of whatever crime they have commited.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.922202
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0.899404
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use of public defenders shouldn't be mandatory because the money could be better spent on things like healthcare or education systems. if someone has commited a crime they should be made responsible for costs
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.840774
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users acan keep in contact easily with distant friends and share information, such as photographs.
Social media brings more harm than good
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1
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using cannabis can cause brain damage and it should not be legalized.
We should legalize cannabis
0.845384
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using computer-aided tools to assist in financial trading is giving some traders an unfair advantage; it's not unlike insider trading.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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using computers to process trades will result in less stress and reduced burn out for the human traders meaning less illness and potential death.
We should ban algorithmic trading
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0.928398
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using factory farming, more animals can be raised enabling more people to be fed at lower prices.
We should ban factory farming
0.952361
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0.928745
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using only public defenders would put many criminal lawyers out of business
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.692924
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using private military companies is no different to buying weapons or vehicles from private companies.
We should ban private military companies
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0.607659
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using public defenders ensures that even the poorest and most marginalised in society have access to some form of legal representation.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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using public defenders exclusively will be an expensive burden on taxpayers.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.787945
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using public defenders for all would create a level playing field so that having more money cannot buy you a better defence.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.916586
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0.897166
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using public defenders for everyone lets means that all the people would be treated more equal.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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using public defenders for everyone would insure that everyone receives the same defense not matter how much money they have.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.768794
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0.708247
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using public defenders would be a fairer system ensuring that everyone has the same level of representation, not just those who can afford better.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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using public defenders would level the playing field in the court of law; people would be less likely to be able to "buy their way out" of legal troubles.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.892648
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using social media helps stay in touch with family who live far away.
Social media brings more harm than good
0.825574
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various religion have conflicts between them and cause problems within groups whereas atheism is very generic.
We should adopt atheism
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vast sums of money are currently spent on policing the use of cannabis as an illegal drug which could be better sent elsewhere such as on healthcare or education
We should legalize cannabis
0.483651
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1
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viewership of the olympic games continues to decline
We should abolish the Olympic Games
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0.902581
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violent offenders that do not change their lives should be recipients of the three strikes law.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.81225
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0.944666
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war is too brutal and women are not strong enough both physically and mentally to withstand it
We should prohibit women in combat
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wars and terrorism have been fueled by religion; perhaps atheism might subside this.
We should adopt atheism
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we all have the right to have our beliefs and the fact of a prayer does not change anything
We should prohibit school prayer
0.433196
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0.78624
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we already have a military and private ones are taking away soldiers which are our biggest resource
We should ban private military companies
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we already have the best trained military in the world. hiring mercenaries is unnecessary
We should ban private military companies
0.817853
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0.911551
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We are a free country and are allowed to believe in our God if we want to. Adopting a non-belief goes against the ability to choose our religion and that goes against the founding of our country.
We should adopt atheism
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we are a global community and it is is our responsibility as citizens of the usa and the world to help others who are in need around the world.
We should ban missionary work
0.633898
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0.910717
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we are a nation founded on christianity so atheism goes against our natural beginnings.
We should adopt atheism
0.890569
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we are a social species so libertarianism does not work.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.781134
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0.924971
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we are all human-beings and thus, capable of causing torts to people without willing it. three-strikes laws is the door to spare us from the harsh of the criminal justice and give us another try to behave well.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.372613
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we are already pouring so much into our defense budget, why is there even a need for these companies? it is wasteful.
We should ban private military companies
0.621252
1
0.911061
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we are entitled to be represented and defend ourselves in a court of law in the best way we can afford. we have the right to choose our own defense lawyers and shouldn't be forced to accept one we don't want.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
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we are getting rid of fully fledged soldiers because we dont need as many soldiers if private companies were not there the soldiers would be doing that work
We should ban private military companies
0.450522
1
0.549281
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we are supposed to be a modern society of free thought. if someone wants to deny the holocaust, it is their intellectual right.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.882962
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we can not criminalize a person's opinion because that is a human right.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
0.851583
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we cannot adopt atheism because it's not enforceable. people will believe what they want and no regulation will change their hearts.
We should adopt atheism
0.861234
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we cannot allow the promotion of one religion in schools, it alienates others and violates fundamental rights
We should prohibit school prayer
0.929972
1
0.898443
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we cannot ban factory farming because millions of people rely on it to provide them cheap meals like chicken drumsticks
We should ban factory farming
0.755346
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we cannot ban things just because you don't like them. factory farms help get the most food per acre.
We should ban factory farming
0.63753
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we cannot force anyone to adopt atheism, the freedom of religion is a fundamental right
We should adopt atheism
0.83448
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0.890177
test
we cannot ignore that women are biologically weaker and represent a target for the enemy to take hostage and torture
We should prohibit women in combat
0.834567
1
1
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we cannot legalize drugs like cannabis because we will destroy our society by legalizing drug addiction
We should legalize cannabis
0.700364
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we cannot limit freedom of speech, it is a dangerous road to start down.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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we cannot place barriers to any occupation due to gender, there are many women that are capable and effective military personnel
We should prohibit women in combat
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we can't have women in combat because if they have a relationship with a male in their unit it could create problems and put them and others at risk
We should prohibit women in combat
0.753984
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we do not believe that by prayers in the mornings in each school we will make better people, what makes love better
We should prohibit school prayer
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1
0.800552
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we do not need to adopt and religion in this country.
We should adopt atheism
0.444403
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0.793926
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we do not really know if this form of trading really works and it can be risky
We should ban algorithmic trading
0.683974
1
1
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We do not want women to be in the front line of danger.
We should prohibit women in combat
0.893357
1
1
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we don't know the long term effects of cannabis use because there have never been adequate studies. until there are scientific studies done to ensure long term safety, cannabis should not be legalized.
We should legalize cannabis
0.605317
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we dont know the underhanded deals going on with them so we should ban it.
We should ban private military companies
0.343462
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1
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we don't need another political party to divide the country.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.542948
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we don't need anymore political parties to divide our country.
We should adopt libertarianism
0.169216
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0.69982
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we don't need to ban targeted killing because it is an effective legal foreign policy tool
We should ban targeted killing
0.938553
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0.900221
test
we find it convenient to be able to get connected with others and see what people are up to
Social media brings more harm than good
0.727531
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1
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we have a right to choose who we want to defend us, including defending ourselves. making the use of public defenders mandatory takes away that right.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
0.555746
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1
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we have a separation of church and state and the state runs the public schools.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.770421
1
0.899098
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we have an army under the government control that is enough
We should ban private military companies
0.466037
1
0.889152
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we have enough issues with overfilled prisons without locking up someone that nicks a pack of chewing gum three times
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
0.865331
1
0.885766
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we have freedom of religion here in the us.
We should adopt atheism
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0.452263
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we have freedom of speech in this country and to arrest people for a belief they have is going way too far. conspiracy theories have always been out there and you can't just throw people in jail for them.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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we have no other way currently to feed the population.
We should ban factory farming
0.659107
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0.890598
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we have seperation of church and state for a reason. schools are a government entity that is not suppose to be involved with, or support, any particular religion and the two need to stay seperate.
We should prohibit school prayer
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0.892315
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we have the freedom of religion in this country and it is important to students to have this background.
We should prohibit school prayer
0.281527
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0.691519
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we have the right to believe in what we believe is best without adapting to any doctrine
We should adopt atheism
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0.449109
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we have the right to freedom of religion and we should be able to practice that religion at any time and place we choose.
We should prohibit school prayer
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we have to abide by the separation of church and state, prayer does not belong in schools
We should prohibit school prayer
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we learn from past mistakes and if it is acceptable to deny an horrendous event of the magnitude of the holocaust then we have less chance of preventing such an atrocity occurring again.
Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence
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We live in a multicultural society with numerous faiths, it is wrong to impose one through school prayer.
We should prohibit school prayer
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