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a multi-party system is great in that it provides voters with many different candidates with different views and ideas | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
A multiparty system is less likely to cater to extremists who are now only represented by small extreme parties rather than larger parties. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
A multiparty system is less likely to have gridlock because there are more parties that are willing to compromise. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multiparty system is more representative of the will of the people | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
A multi-party system is more responsive to a change or shift in public opinion. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system is the fairest representation of all political viewpoints, and would increase the electorate's engagement with politics in general. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system is the most democratic system available, since it gives recognition to a broader canvas of viewpoints. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system lacks stability and costs huge amounts to run as many parties all campaign for their voice to be heard | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system leads to disorganization and chaos. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system leads to too much division and there may never be an overall consensus | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system leads to unstable goverment and does not reflect the will of the people accurately | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating. |
a multi-party system lets many views on important topics to be heard | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system makes it much more difficult to collaborate on ideas. | We should adopt a multi-party system | multi-party coalitions are incredibily inefficient systems, and the decision making process is slowed dramatically. |
a multi-party system makes sure more ideas are included. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system makes sure that one political party doesn't hold all the power. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system maximizes choice which would encourage greater voter participation. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system means that more opinions will be heard and people will get a greater choice of who to vote for. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system muddies the waters with too many ideas | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system never works because at the end of the day each party is out for themselves and don't work in the best interest of the people being represented. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system offers too many options and decreases the election voting for one candidate, spreading out the votes over too many options. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system only makes it harder to choose a presidential candidate | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
A multi-party system prevents the leadership of a single party from setting policy without challenge. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Two-party systems ignore alternative views. In a multi-party system, debate and diverse views are encouraged. |
a multi-party system provides more choices to insure that the people have representation for their various beliefs beyond a simple two or single-party system. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
A multiparty system reduces tactical voting (voting for a particular person or political party in order to prevent someone else from winning). | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system results in so many different platforms that there is no cohesion and nothing gets accomplished. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system spreads votes out to thin,so as one leader can be victorious even though they did not receive the majority of the peoples' votes. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system weakens speed of decision making and ensures no progress is made so we should not adopt it. | We should adopt a multi-party system | multi-party coalitions are incredibily inefficient systems, and the decision making process is slowed dramatically. |
a multi-party system will allow for more exchange of ideas and better development of our government. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system will create confusion and deadlock. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system will give more people with differing ideas, an opportunity to run for office | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system will help to ensure that more political agendas will be given the chance to represent the people | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system will just cause more arguments and political strongholds in our government. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system will lack real leadership and will mean that policies often end up being diluted or not passed at all as a majority can not be reached. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system will lead to a better diversity of viewpoints in government. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
A multi-party system will make it so that everyone in the country is represented well. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system will require large quantities of money that could better be used elsewhere | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating. |
a multi-party system will simply lead to legislative gridlock and nothing will get accomplished. | We should adopt a multi-party system | A multiparty system is less likely to have gridlock because there are more parties that are willing to compromise. |
a multi-party system will split the country even more. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election. |
a multi-party system would allow more people to have their ideas represented. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system would allow more views to be heard and more complex debates. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system would be beneficial as more than one political view in government would ensure a fairer outcome. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would be divisive at a time when we need to pursue common interests. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would be more representative of the public will. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multiparty system would be more representative of the will of the people | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would be too confusing | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multiparty system would be too decentralized | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would breath new life into a system currently dominated by same people and ideas | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would bring a fairer balance to government, not leading to one extreme of politics or the other. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
A multi-party system would bring in a lot more choice of representation for the people living in the country. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would bring more choices for people to speak up and vote. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
A multi-party system would cause more confusion than there already is in the country and cause government to be even less effective. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating. |
a multi-party system would ensure that there is an equal distribution of ideas in the political venue. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system would give more groups the chance to have their political voices heard | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system would give voters more choices and even out the playing field. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system would help bring new ideas | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would help create more options for voters. | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a multi-party system would improve the democratic process by giving more traditionally marginalised views representation, and therefore improve peoples' motivation for voting. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a multi-party system would introduce new ideas | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would lead to invalid elections, with no one winning the majority of votes, thus no one wins | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election. |
A multi-party system would never get anything done as it would be nearly impossible for all of them to come into agreement about anything. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Multi-party systems are not efficient. The ruling coalition often has to negotiate with the minority parties in its coalition in order to pass legislation. |
a multi-party system would only lead to in fighting and less getting done. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating. |
a multi-party system would pollute the polls. there would be too many options, meaning none would get the full vote they deserve or need. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election. |
A multiparty system would require a complete overhaul of our democratic system. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a multi-party system would ruin the country. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating. |
a multi-party would not work in some countries where there is a monarchy and we should not interfere with stable regimes or try to impose our ideas on others. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a mult-party system makes it too confusing for voters to pick candidates if they each have good platforms | We should adopt a multi-party system | the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics |
a new system would bring new life and create options | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
a non-denominational prayer can be construed as having school spirit and school pride, and should be ok. | We should prohibit school prayer | school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions. |
a non-denominational school prayer is about as bad as reciting the pledge of allegiance in school, and should be allowed. | We should prohibit school prayer | school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions. |
a nuclear free world would ensure humanities survival | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
a nuclear war would kill everyone and everything on the whole planet, the whole human race would be wiped out, there is no way we would ever come back. | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | Even one accident from a nuclear weapon going off unintentionally would cause massive damage, and this is damage that we should not accept the risk of as a society. |
a one party system is a dictatorship. russia under communism was a one party system. all people must follow the governments position without an opposing view. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
a parent is suppose to love a child no matter they are male or female, the natural way of determination, and sex selection makes children commodities instead of miracles. | We should legalize sex selection | Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination. |
a parent knows best what is good for their kid | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning |
a parent knows their child better than anyone else and can personalize their teaching to that childs personality | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning |
A patient should be able to decide when they have had enough "care". | Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence | assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses. |
a payday loan company serves the public. they allow people that need their money now without waiting for the paycheck. if people want to use these companies why should we stop them.. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans should not be banned because for many people that is the only way they are able to pay their bills on time and keep their homes. |
a payday loan may be the only means a needy person has to cover an immediate financial crisis. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans only serve to get people into more money troubles. |
a payday loan provides an essential lending service that normal lenders simply do not provide and when used properly are quite effective. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly. |
a person accused of a crime should have the right to pick their own defense, whether that is to pick the defender they think will be most capable or that they find makes them more comfortable. | The use of public defenders should be mandatory | having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense |
a person being accused of a crime deserves the right to search out anyone they desire to defend them and shouldn't be forced to receive the same, possibly low level of talent as everyone else. | The use of public defenders should be mandatory | having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense |
a person can be gifted musically, intrapersonally or kinetically in ways that are just as important as verbal or mathematical skill and these other types of intelligence are not easily measured by any test yet produced | Intelligence tests bring more harm than good | Intelligence tests can help to identify struggling or gifted students so that educators can accommodate to each individuals needs. |
a person could be tempted to commit a crime they would not otherwise have done if faced with entrapment practices. | Entrapment should be legalized | through entrapment, people can be persuaded to commit crimes that may not have done otherwise. |
a person created through cloning could potentially have developmental problems caused by imperfections in the cloning process. | We should ban human cloning | cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. |
a person has a right to state his opinion about how he feels about his country | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
a person has freedom of speech and making this a crime limits a person's freedom guaranteed under this amendment | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech. |
a person has the right to choose cosmetic surgery if they want to and they should not be prevented from doing so. | We should ban cosmetic surgery | cosmetic surgery is a frivolous waste of resources and should be banned. it takes medical time away from those in need. cosmetic surgery promotes vanity and self absorption. |
a person has the right to end their suffering and if somebody takes pity on them and chooses to help, that person should not be punished. | Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence | assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses. |
a person has their right to their own opinion and making denial of the holocaust a criminal offense takes away the rights of that person. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it is better to let bad ideas be outcompeted by good ideas than to let them fester and grow out of sight like a cancer. |
A person has to earn money in order support himself/herself. For some, there are no viable alternatives to prostitution. Arresting someone for just trying to survive is unjust. | We should legalize prostitution | Prostitutes are subject to cruel and degrading treatment by both their pimps and clients. This is not a profession that should be legalized, it should be eradicated. |
a person is either male or female unless born hermaphrodite so pandering to people who have decided to be gender-neutral is another example of the world gone mad. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | adopting gender neutral language respects everyone's gender and may eliminate gender bias. |
a person needs to be able to choose to work as long as they are well enough to do so. | We should end mandatory retirement | in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire. |
a person or business has a right to profit or use their own invention, idea, process etc without fearing someone stealing it. | We should abolish intellectual property rights | Intellectual property rights are important to protect the assets of those who have invested time and money into a particular idea. |
a person should be able to access payday loans in circumstances of emergency when all other options are nonresistant. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans should be banned because they prey on the vulnerable and lead to a vicous circle of debt which can be nearly impossible to break. |
a person should be able to bear arms to protect themselves and anyone around them | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | people have the right to defend themselves and their property by keeping and bearing arms |
a person should be able to choose if they want to remain a virgin without persecution. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy leads to too much abuse of women and children so should be banned. |
a person should be able to choose who they want to spend their life with | We should legalize polygamy | polygamy should be allowed as people have the right to live their lives according to their own beliefs. |
a person should be able to pray to whatever form of god they want. adopting atheism would just out religion underground not stop it. | We should adopt atheism | We should not adopt atheism as people should be allowed to retain their own religions or belief systems as they see fit. |
a person should be allowed to choose a natural approach to curing their disease. especially one that has existed since the 1700's. | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | homeopathy can bring more harm than good if someone has a medical condition and used homeopathic remedies without seeking medical advice |