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denying the holocaust is a valid exercise of freedom of speech,holocaust denial
zoos harm animals by keeping them in tiny confined spaces.,zoos
some species are endangered and threatened by poaching. zoos are a place were we can guarantee their safety and survival.,zoos
targeted killing should be banned because it denies the victim the right to a fair trial by jury.,targeted killing
pride parades are offensive to people of certain religious backgrounds.,cancel pride parades
"over half of the great white whale species are endangered, so whaling should be banned in order to prevent them from becoming extinct.",whaling
"With or without legalization, people will practice polygamy. When legalized those people can actually access the legal benefits and protections of marriage (visiting your partner in the hospital, alimony and economic protections in divorce etc.)",polygamy
the school uniform is repressive and forces conformity on individuals and should be abandoned.,the use of school uniform
"by subsidizing embryonic stem cell research, cures will be made available for diseases that would otherwise cost millions more money for long term treatments that sustain life instead of curing the disease.",embryonic stem cell research
an austerity regime will only take money away from necessary programs in the name of saving a few bucks.,austerity regime
"collectivism strips the individual of fundamental rights to prioritize their individual needs, creating resentment for the members of the wider community who are benefiting from it",collectivism
Private military companies lack oversight and accountability. It is too dangerous to have a military bound to serve who pays it versus the ethical framework of serving the public good.,private military companies
"Minors cannot make truly informed decisions yet, as their brains are not mature enough to fully understand the risks and long term consequences involved.",cosmetic surgery for minors
"school prayer should be abolished, as in todays multicultural society it can promote isolation and exclusion",school prayer
whaling is a traditional occupation of some cultures and their cultural heritage would be lost if they were not able to continue whaling.,whaling
nuclear war will destroy the entire planet.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
by abolishing intellectual property rights we will allow everyone to expand on ideas and come up with even better products.,intellectual property rights
the church of scientology is simply a cult and it could pose dangers to its members.,the church of scientology
"people shouldn't still be getting special treatment, everyone should have the same chances of a job regardless of race or gender.",affirmative action
"if the parents can provide a better education than what their local schools offer, they should be allowed to do so.",homeschooling
developments in science and technology have been accomplished through space exploration,space exploration
zero tolerance policies in schools creates an aura of absolute perfectionism which cannot be met by children. the immature minds and thinking of children makes compliance with zero tolerance not obtainable.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
missionary work can help other people.,missionary work
intellectual property rights prevent others from using and improving on what is already there.,intellectual property rights
entrapment is criminal and invades on the privacy of individuals.,entrapment
factory farming should not be banned because it is an important source of cheap food,factory farming
Libertarianism would cause chaos in a large country as there would be no set rules and regulations.,libertarianism
We should legalize organ trade so that more organ donation operations can go ahead and save more lives.,organ trade
factory farming is barbaric because animals are mistreated,factory farming
school uniforms are restrictive towards freedom of expression,the use of school uniform
capital punishment is a barbaric act that illustrates to people that murder is a viable option and codified in law.,capital punishment
vows of celibacy are a way of expressing devotion and channelling ones thoughts away from desire into worship.,the vow of celibacy
factory farming is not only cruel to the animals but the conditions for the workers are hazardous as well.,factory farming
Executive compensation should be limited as it is discouraging for a workforce when they can see higher management being paid exorbitant amounts of money.,executive compensation
we should legalize cannabis because it is has many health benefits,cannabis
zoos provide rehabilitation services for wounded animals,zoos
sometimes judicial activism is the only way to accurately rule a case and should be allowed to carry on,judicial activism
encouraging dads to play a more active role in family life can only be a good thing for society.,stay-at-home dads
austerity would help us to save money in the long run.,austerity regime
"payday loans amount to usury, financially strapped people become overwhelmed by their excess fees.",payday loans
naturopathy can give another avenue of alternatives to contest the giant monopoly of the brands and industry of regular prescription drugs.,naturopathy
plastic surgery for minors is a useful tool in helping people obtain a positive body image. minors have image issues just like adults and should be allowed to address them in a safe and medically secure manner.,cosmetic surgery for minors
"intelligence tests focus on a very narrow definition of the word, and can have the effect of labelling a child a failure early in life, with potentially severe consequences.",intelligence tests
we should ban missionary work because it interferes with countries traditions and tries to westernise everywhere in the world.,missionary work
so many people are over qualified for the jobs they do that it is pointless to continue education further than the basics so we should not subsidize student loans as this encourages pointless study.,student loans
we should not ban the use of child actors because then no movies would have children in them,the use of child actors
autonomous cars are safer because they eliminate human error,the development of autonomous cars
combat is never an individual against another individual and women are capable of using the same weapons as men as long as they are trained properly,women in combat
affirmative action can make it difficult for qualified people to get jobs.,affirmative action
child actors should not be used because they are introduced to an adult world that can cause corruption and addiction.,the use of child actors
"intellectual property rights should be protected to prevent ideas and inventive thinking from being stolen, used and/or manipulated by others, claim the intellectual property as their own.",intellectual property rights
the guantanamo bay camp is necessary for national security,guantanamo bay detention camp
"homeschooling a child denies them valuable lifeskills, particularly interaction with their own age group and all experiences stemming from this.",homeschooling
"if someone comes up with a unique idea or work, they should be able to profit from it.",intellectual property rights
we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons or else the entire world will destroy itself.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
foster care allows a child to be removed from a toxic situation,foster care
space exploration can be beneficial for humanity and the usa should lead its development and exploration,space exploration
vocational education gives individuals the skills they need to obtain good paying jobs,vocational education
scientology is a dangerous cult that abuses its followers to obtain juicy economic gains,the church of scientology
nuclear weapons are currently the most destructive weapons available today. they kill or maim not only the combatants but innocent people and children.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
people have the right to work until they want,retirement
Products from whaling play critical roles in the nutritional and cultural aspects of many aboriginal peoples.,whaling
"Any use of nuclear weapons in war would result in mutually assured destruction and likely the devastation of the entire planet, and any amount of conventional warfare is preferable to that outcome.",the abolition of nuclear weapons
"zero tolerance policies are essential for keeping students safe. they limit violence, weapons and drugs from entering schools. schools should be a safe learning environment which these policies protect.",zero-tolerance policy in schools
The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because it drives young Gazans to desperation and radicalizes them.,blockade of the gaza strip
public defenders are a needed profession and should always be provided to help those who are underprivileged,the use of public defenders
libertarianism can be dangerous as government intervention is necessary when people make choices that harm themselves or others.,libertarianism
assisted suicide allows terminally ill people to die with dignity and should not be criminalized,assisted suicide
vocational education is a critical way of training persons to do work that is becoming hard to find people to do. subsidizing the education helps train people to fill a vital societal need.,vocational education
a multi party system would ensure more people get their viewpoint taken into account.,multi-party system
cosmetic surgery should be banned as more people are feeling under pressure to become more youthful or beautiful and not all cosmetic surgery is safe,cosmetic surgery
zoos are just prisons for animals so people can stare and take pictures.,zoos
"algorithmic trading is like counting cards when gambling and should be illegal. using a computer to determine trading gives an unfair advantage to the monied who can pay for that service,",algorithmic trading
people need a place to go when they need help. they need somewhere that is going to help them without question instead of forcing them back into the situation they are trying to get away from,safe spaces
collectivism promotes common ground for us all to live in harmony therefore we should embrace it not oppose it.,collectivism
missionary work should be banned because it promotes the idea of the supremacy of one culture over another leading to damage or destruction of minority cultures.,missionary work
nuclear weapons are effective in creating a stand-off between counties that have them. this can result in less people dying.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
religious parents may want to keep their children out of public schools,homeschooling
"people have a basic right to bodily autonomy, deciding whether or not to die with minimal suffering and dignity is integral to that right.",assisted suicide
consenting adults should be able to marry as many people as they want,polygamy
the blockade of the gaza strip is hurting innocent people,blockade of the gaza strip
homeopathy can bring false hope in curing a sickness and may deter people from going to the doctor.,homeopathy
"telemarketing is simply a tool in a tool box for businesses to advertise, why target it so unfairly?",telemarketing
Homeopathic medicine can often complement a patient's prescribed medicines.,homeopathy
social media has advantages you can find long lost family and friends it can be a platform conducive to learning,social media
telemarketing is a nuisance that antagonises potential customers of a business,telemarketing
the three-strikes law has prevented numerous offenses by imprisoning repeat offenders and should be kept as is,the three-strikes laws
economic sanctions do nothing to those in power and ruin the lives of ordinary citizens instead.,the use of economic sanctions
economic sanctions are useful in deterring unacceptable behavior from other governments.,the use of economic sanctions
foster care can provide the child with a family structure and the required guidance.,foster care
many citizens are morally opposed to using embryonic stem cells and using their tax dollars to fund it would be immoral.,embryonic stem cell research
such parades can affect traffic. they can be offensive to some religious people.,cancel pride parades
targeted killing should be banned because no one should be specificaly tracked down and killed when they don't know it.,targeted killing
surrogacy offers a woman who is unable to carry a child herself the chance to become a mother.,surrogacy
"Rather than put children in a normal environment with the focused attention of an adult as it intended to do, foster care breeds group homes that are often worse than orphanages.",foster care
good television is an art form that can enrich our lives.,television
Journalism is a vital source of real information and news to make sure people are properly informed about the world so subsidizing it would help ensure that it continues without bias.,journalism
some people are badly disfigured and need cosmetic surgery to live a normal life,cosmetic surgery
"sex selection will lead to a gender imbalance in the population, for example in countries like china where families would prefer to have boys rather than girls.",sex selection
economic sanctions only truly harm the already poor & have no affect on those it is intended to,the use of economic sanctions
"homeschooling can allow parents to stray for a standardized curriculum, meaning their children receive a sub-standard education that does not ready them for adult life.",homeschooling
the results of the destruction of habitats and ecosystems through urbanization affects all of humanity. there is a trickle down effect when species go extinct that will have repercussions to humans.,fight urbanization
the vow of celibacy is an outdated tradition that deters otherwise eligible men from priesthood,the vow of celibacy
children need forever homes not temporary housing,foster care
as long as we have entrenched racist or sexuality based prejudice and violence we continue to need safe places.,safe spaces
"sometimes entrapment is the only way to ensure that criminals are captured and charged, therefore we should legalise it.",entrapment
kids do not have fully developed minds and should not be harshly penalized for a first offense.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
zero tolerance policies in schools take no account of the circumstances of infractions and so are inherently unfair,zero-tolerance policy in schools
"urbanization leads to more pollution, illness, and poor living conditions.",fight urbanization
marijuana harms the brain and any amount of cannabis use may increase the risk of developing mental health problems,cannabis
adopting an austerity program will ultimately hurt us more by cutting funding on important programs and increasing our taxes.,austerity regime
autonomous cars do not take into account the human element. how can a machine avoid child running into the road or a distracted driver running a red light?,the development of autonomous cars
flag burning is a form of speech that is protected under our constitution and therefore should be allowed.,flag burning
"an educated population is a productive population, and it ultimately makes financial sense for a government to support learning activities in return for enhanced taxation revenue down the line.",student loans
a majority of students are unable to pay for the high cost of attending college,student loans
The vow of celibacy is an outdated concept that causes unnecessary stress on those who take them.,the vow of celibacy
we should not prohibit school prayer because this country was founded on christian principles.,school prayer
we should not limit judicial activism as some trials are unfairly officiated.,judicial activism
the olympic games inspires people around the world to take up sport and live healthier lives.,the olympic games
"we should legalize sex selection. if i want to have a baby girl, who has the right to deny me my wish? what if i had two boys already and don't want a third?",sex selection
we should subsidize wikipedia as it is a wealth of information like none other.,wikipedia
Gaza blockade harms too many civilians for small military gains,blockade of the gaza strip
some people are highly intelligent but don't do well on testing so intelligence tests can't measure a true value if it's only testing with one method.,intelligence tests
"people rights to privacy should be protected by laws, ensuring that they will have the freedom to live life the way they wish to especially when it comes to marrying whom they love",polygamy
"human cloning could be the answer to ending suffering of people born with life limiting illnesses and should be explored further, not banned.",human cloning
we should not abandon television as it is an excellent source of news and information as well as entertainment.,television
the blockade has had no positive effects on the region and should be ended.,blockade of the gaza strip
valuable information can often be gained through entrapment,entrapment
the olympic games brings together the world in a peaceful environment,the olympic games
we should ban factory farming because it is cruel to the animals and because the quality of the products is sketchy at best.,factory farming
groups can often accomplish big things that an individual alone can't,collectivism
we should ban fast food because it is making people obese and it is very unhealthy,fast food
we should subsidize stay at home dads and moms for that matter. both parents should be home for at least the first year during this critical time in childhood development and family bonding.,stay-at-home dads
we should ban naturopathy as it does not include scientific and medical studies and could lack in proper treatment of individuals.,naturopathy
"this whole industry was created to prey on the most vulnerable, to trap them into purchasing a loan that they cannot afford to pay back. this not only harms the individual but the economy also.",payday loans
the olympic games are a huge waste of money to the host countries. they spend large amounts of money to build places that are never used again.,the olympic games
"economic sanctions are a peaceful and effective way of encouraging diplomacy and affecting change in countries committing unethical acts, without the use of any violence",the use of economic sanctions
wikipedia should be subsidized as it is a collected world-wide encyclopedia for all people to gain knowledge,wikipedia
gender-neutral language will help avoiding social discrimination and it's a natural evolution of language,gender-neutral language
"Subsidizing journalism will increase journalist's job stability, which will encourage high quality college students to become journalists (currently the are discouraged by low wages and few job openings).",journalism
we should not ban the church of scientology as everyone had the right to worship as they feel is right for them.,the church of scientology
Many foster children have behavioral or cognitive problems which foster care parents are not prepared to deal with.,foster care
factory farming should not be banned as it helps to produce enough food in a cost effective manner,factory farming
pride parades inspire unity in communities across the county,cancel pride parades
subsidizing student loans would encourage more to pursue higher education.,student loans
The use of public defenders should be mandatory so that both parties have access to state resources in criminal trials.,the use of public defenders
the lgbt population has every right to celebrate their lifestyle preferences.,cancel pride parades
We should be aiming for true gender equality in the 21st century and a huge step forward towards achieving that ultimate goal would be to adopt gender-neutral language.,gender-neutral language
it can do more harm than good. people's lives have been ruined by botched procedures that destroyed their looks.,cosmetic surgery
"scientology is an abusive, cult-like organization that exploits its members. we must ban it to protect people.",the church of scientology
the abolition of nuclear weapons is the single most important act to ensure there is no mistake that a mass destruction of people would occur.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
factory farmed food provides affordable food for those can cannot afford less managed food production.,factory farming
for rural communities home schooling can be the only viable option to access daily education,homeschooling
the church of scientology is a dangerous cult that has caused psychological harm to some of its members and has held some members against their will,the church of scientology
"legalizing the organ trade would create ethical problems, namely that those with money and means would be able to jump-the-line and receive transplants over someone that is unable to afford to buy them.",organ trade
"executives have worked hard to achieve the position they hold, and should be compensated for that work.",executive compensation
legalizing prostitution would allow for regulations and benefits that would help sex workers via offering protection with rights granted to legal employment as well as financial prosperity.,prostitution
the right to keep and bear arms is part of our constitution.,the right to keep and bear arms
we shouldnt subsidize space exploration we have world poverty which needs to be resolved and the money could go on funding that,space exploration
autonomous cars can help transport those unable to drive themselves,the development of autonomous cars
everyone has the right to religious freedom and that should be defended no matter how strange their ideas may seem.,the church of scientology
"knowledge is power and freedom, funding the public's access to high quality, trustworthy journalism is a worthy pursuit to enable a better equipped society",journalism
intelligence tests are necessary to provide a benchmark by which potential job candidates can be assessed.,intelligence tests
we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it may yield promising results that have the potential to unlock new scientific discoveries.,embryonic stem cell research
foster care is a great thing that enables children to have a family when theirs is not able to take care of them.,foster care
"targeted killing should not be banned as it saves many lives by allowing the leaders of war to be removed, therefore encouraging peace",targeted killing
Factory farming is cruel to the animals.,factory farming
racial profiling is discrimination against non whites,racial profiling
"Journalism is the only way to create government and other institutional accountability, since investigative journalists are the main people who explore cover ups and corruption, meaning it should be subsidized.",journalism
We should not legalize sex selection because it will lead to an imbalance between men and women in society.,sex selection
Legalizing prostitution normalizes the idea that women are commodities that can be bought and sold.,prostitution
there have been too many cases of people fostering just for the money rather than the wellbeing of the child so time to think of a better solution.,foster care
homeschooling does not allow the child or children to socialize with others of their own age.,homeschooling
cosmetic surgery is an unnecessary and potentially very dangerous for minors,cosmetic surgery for minors
multi-party system allows people of different ideals to have their representation. it helps to maintain a democracy and fairness in a country.,multi-party system
"private military companies are simply another one for a country to defend themselves against potential aggressors. if a company can perform a service and make money at it, good for them.",private military companies
we should adopt a multi-party system because it will lead to a wider representation of the electorate,multi-party system
spending too much time on social media weakens family relationships.,social media
"even if you disagree with what someone says, they should still have the right to free speech.",holocaust denial
entrapment is a useful tool for law enforcement to find people who may otherwise fly under their radar.,entrapment
"we should ban factory farming because it is cruelty to animals where many of the animals die because of poor, cramped conditions.",factory farming
subsidizing journalism would lead to nothing but manipulating journalists and leaving the general public unable to trust in them.,journalism
executive compensation has to be limited to permit the company to show a profit,executive compensation
the development of autonomous cars should not be stopped because they will help reduce the number of accidents caused by human driver error,the development of autonomous cars
"people will feel pressure by scoring high or feel defeated by scoring low, and there is much more to intelligence than your score on a test.",intelligence tests
"we should adopt libertarianism because people should be free to make their own choices about what is right or wrong for their own needs, not dictated by the government.",libertarianism
economic sanctions should remain as it gives us a leverage against countries who don't obey the rules like iran and north korea.,the use of economic sanctions
homeopathy brings tangible results in non-evasive ways to many ailments and offer an alternative to more expensive forms of treatment.,homeopathy
intelligence tests boxes children into stereotypes and hinders their growth,intelligence tests
social media allows people who otherwise are immobile to connect with others in ways they could never have before.,social media
we should abandon marriage because in the world we live in today does not need marriage. many people live together and are perfectly happy without being married.,marriage
entrapment will allow the authorities to arrest those with inclination towards crime and wrongdoing making society safer as a whole,entrapment
subsidizing stay at home dads would help a family financially and not put a burden on them,stay-at-home dads
without intellectual property rights there is a loss of incentive to create because you are unlikely to make any money from an invention,intellectual property rights
"The cost of training new employees can be incredibly high, and policies of mandatory retirement force businesses to waste their fungible resources rather than keeping competent older individuals employed.",retirement
collectivism provides no incentive for people to work hard because they have no opportunity to become wealthy.,collectivism
it would stop companies selling customer data without their knowledge and as a result people won't be bothered with unwanted calls.,telemarketing
"compulsory voting ensures that our leaders reflect the will of all people, not just those who were able/motivated enough to make it to the polls.",compulsory voting
"foster care can help children recover for a short period of time, leaving them the opportunity to go back to their own families when possible.",foster care
The vow of celibacy is an important part of the religious experience of some and should not be taken away.,the vow of celibacy
marijuana use harms cognitive function -- especially long-term memory -- and is particularly dangerous to the brain development of children and teens.,cannabis
"if human cloning can provide answers or cures to diseases, we should not ban it.",human cloning
"homeschooling not only allows a parent to choose what the child is learning about, but it also keeps the children in a familiar, safe environment.",homeschooling
space exploration should be subsidized as it brings innovation and scientific development,space exploration
some people would not have the transport or the monetary funds to be able to get to a voting booth to place their vote. this would lead to economic hardship.,compulsory voting
stem cell research is incompatible with some religious beliefs,embryonic stem cell research
Factory farming leads to abuse of the livestock and should be banned.,factory farming
child actors are not mature enough to handle the pressures of show business.,the use of child actors
"we can block callers, delist our phone number and hang up. there's no pressing need to ban a sales technique which can be easily avoided if not wanted",telemarketing
"wearing a uniform provides solidarity with your fellow students and makes you feel included, and therefore uniforms shouldn’t be banned.",the use of school uniform
algorithmic trading can be disrupted by hacking or other technological interferance,algorithmic trading
it is the bedrock of catholisism that priests are celibate and to abandon this would be expecting catholics to rethink or abandon their beliefs to their detriment.,the vow of celibacy
many people find symptomatic relief by using homeopathic remedies,homeopathy
urbanization can cause pollution and other environmental issues,fight urbanization
affirmative action should be ended because it devalues the achievements of people from minority backgrounds who have obtained their positions on merit alone,affirmative action
this area is not regulated well enough. some children are placed in a dangerous situation by not vetting the foster carers well enough. money is too much of a factor rather than the care of the child.,foster care
economic sanctions have had a positive effect on denuclearization,the use of economic sanctions
We should support collectivism because it leads to more investment in the community and more growth in the long term.,collectivism
"foster care is a positive benefit to children in need. it allows children to be put in a safe, healthy and loving environment. children can see how a family is supposed to function.",foster care
"prostitution is a form of violence against women, thus should not be legalized.",prostitution
"factory farming is a cruel and unnatural practice. we should treat animals better, even if their 'just' going to be used for food.",factory farming
the olympics is friendly fun and a source of entertainment and country pride for many,the olympic games
judicial activism is necessary to determine outcomes of cases that are not black and white.,judicial activism
subsidizing journalism can lead to biased reporting as news outlets will be influenced by those who subsidize them,journalism
algorithmic trading is more efficient,algorithmic trading
assisted suicide is a great help for people who suffer from deadly diseases and are on their deathbed,assisted suicide
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.,the olympic games
people who use social media too frequently lose the ability to communicate effectively in person.,social media
"Subsidizing Wikipedia means supporting mediocrity and unfounded information, and governments should aspire for a better option.",wikipedia
it is a valuable resource so a subsidy would help by allowing the website to produce and edit more quality articles,wikipedia
Homeopathic medicine is an exploitative industry that frequently makes unfounded claims about its effectiveness.,homeopathy
"the cancellation of pride parades runs totally counter to a society wishing to preach tolerance and equality, and would set a dangerous precedent.",cancel pride parades
"telemaketing is an invasion of peoples' privacy, and is responsible for much anxiety, especially amongst the elderly and vulnerable.",telemarketing
embryonic stem cell research can help us cure many illnesses if we give it a chance,embryonic stem cell research
"people should have the freedom to choose whatever relationship model they wish, there is no inherent harm in polygamy to legitimize a ban",polygamy
sometimes the only way to capture a criminal is to use entrapment as career criminals have learned ways to avoid legal prosecution.,entrapment
we need mandatory retirement to allow young workers to get a start on their careers.,retirement
holocaust denial is a hate filled way of trying to erase the past and does tremendous amounts of harm.,holocaust denial
factory farming shouldn't be banned because it lowers business costs,factory farming
economic sanctions hurt every day people by creating scarcity and giving more power to governments.,the use of economic sanctions
limiting judicial activism ensures laws are uniformly carried out fairly and how intended.,judicial activism
a zero tolerance policy will help keep students in line.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
this would be a good option for the elderly folks that may not have the reflexes or vision they once had.,the development of autonomous cars
"people should have a right of ownership to their creations, ideas, and concepts that they created themselves.",intellectual property rights
the desire to share genetics with your child can be overwhelming for some people. surrogacy allows those to have a child that is truly theirs. there's nothing wrong with that.,surrogacy
student loans should be subsidized because it is unfair to saddle graduates with a heavy debt burden when they are starting out on their chosen careers,student loans
pride parades allow lgbtq community to have something to rally around.,cancel pride parades
cannabis can cause mental health issues,cannabis
"the use of public defenders is a serious drain on the coffers of government departments, and proven criminals have no right to such expenditure.",the use of public defenders
"factory farming encourages animal cruelty, harms small farmers, and is an ecological disaster.",factory farming
judicial activism shouldn't be limited because it allows judges to rule in favor of the right thing regardless if the current laws are obstructing said behavior. this is essential for democracy.,judicial activism
"banning naturopathy would help prevent people from experimenting with natural items to cure their health issues without really knowing what the harm could be. just because it's natural, doesn't mean it's safe.",naturopathy
We should legalize prostitution since it should be out in the open. controlled and supervised- instead of hidden. this is most efficient way to improve sex workers conditions and pave their way to independence.,prostitution
pride parades are a form of expression and should be given the same consideration as any other type of parade.,cancel pride parades
students should be subsidized as a lot cant afford to pay for their educations and could contribute to society when they have acquired their qualifications,student loans
"fast food is nutritionally devoid, cruel to animals, pollutes the environment and is aggressively marketed towards impressional children.",fast food
looking at the current state of politics around the world it is evident that democracy only exists through vigilance. compulsory voting would help to keep democracy alive when under threat.,compulsory voting
everyone should be allowed to celebrate who they are and bring understanding to others,cancel pride parades
intellectual property rights slow the pace of important technological developments by ringfencing data to the detriment of society as a whole.,intellectual property rights
we should legalize cannabis as it may help with medical complaints that other medications have failed,cannabis
legalizing organ trade could lead to some horrific situations such as organs being taken from unwilling donors.,organ trade
people have the right to defend themselves and their property by keeping and bearing arms,the right to keep and bear arms
A multiparty system reduces tactical voting (voting for a particular person or political party in order to prevent someone else from winning).,multi-party system
the use of payday loans keep people in an endless cycle of debt. people using these services have to keep borrowing the money in order to make ends meet.,payday loans
we should legalize polygamy as it is persons right to choose their number of spouses and more than one spouse can lead to an increased sense of family and community.,polygamy
Zoos are important places where endangered animals can be protected and bred to increase their numbers.,zoos
social media has turned into an addiction in which teenagers get depressed if their posts don't receive certain acknowledgement from their peers.,social media
"gender-neutral language should not be widely adopted because it can be confusing to listeners or readers of material, simply because of the grammatical uncertainties of gender-neutrality.",gender-neutral language
Marriage is an outdated concept which cause emotional trauma when it doesn't work out and people have to dissolve it legally.,marriage
affirmative action should be ended because it devalues the achievements of people from a disadvantaged background who have got to where they are through their own merit,affirmative action
Cannabis use has been shown to adversely affect the brains of users. This has been proven by brain scans.,cannabis
homeschooling does not promote social interaction and therefore should be discontinued.,homeschooling
whaling is a traditional part of many cultures and it should not be banned as it will take away an important part of who they are.,whaling
pride parades are a platforms for minority groups to spread awareness about discrimination and abuse,cancel pride parades
school prayer singles out those student that do not believe the way that most of the other children do. they are either forced to say it or look like an outcast.,school prayer
telemarketing employs thousands of people,telemarketing
"affirmative action is unfair as it singles out minority groups for special treatment, therefore, giving less favourable treatment to those not in minority groups.",affirmative action
people have the right to choose not to vote.,compulsory voting
this research has immense potential for medical breakthroughs that must be helped along however possible - including financially.,embryonic stem cell research
organ trade should be legal because it would save lives and make organs more easily obtainable,organ trade
"Affirmative action reinforces stereotypes. If a person is given a job purely because of affirmative action and he does poorly, it may perpetuate the idea that all members of his race/ethnic group are incompetent.",affirmative action
television programs are full of sex and violence and are not educational nor beneficial to children or adults,television
"social media has brought out the worst in the population, everyone thinks they can hide behind a computer.",social media
journalism should be subsidized as it helps to inform the public & keep corruption at bay,journalism
"vocational jobs play a vital role in society, but not as many students are pursuing these careers. subsidizing vocational education allows schools to still afford to offer these courses.",vocational education
a minor should be allowed to under go cosmetic surgery if it would improve how they see themselves and help their confidence. such things would follow them into adulthood in a positive manner.,cosmetic surgery for minors
we should not abolish zoos as they are a way to protect species and provide a means for people to learn about animals.,zoos
"private military companies are shady organizations that can easily be corrupted by money, especially from rogue nations.",private military companies
homeopathy encourages ill people to forego modern medicine to partake in unproven treatments.,homeopathy
entrapment is a valuable tool in getting criminals off the street,entrapment
cannabis can help people alleviate pain,cannabis
whaling should be banned because we need to protect whales from becoming extinct.,whaling
entrapment undermines the judicial process.,entrapment
We should limit executive compensation as the gap between top and bottom salaries in organisations is too big and the lower paid jobs need to earn a living wage.,executive compensation
cosmetic surgery is dangerous and minors are not old enough to decide if it is worth the risk.,cosmetic surgery for minors
the pride parades are a symbol of solidarity and celebrates how diverse humanity can become.,cancel pride parades
believing your body can naturally cure diseases is a bad way of thinking. these diseases need strong medicine to be administered by a doctor.,homeopathy
social media brings people together and allows communication between diverse groups from different parts of the world.,social media
"we should not end affirmative action, as their are still many marginalized groups that struggle to get ahead due to the extra challenges they face due to their status, such as lgbt or african american.",affirmative action
Guantanamo Bay undemocratically burdens US citizens in terms of both liberties and finances,guantanamo bay detention camp
human cloning could help people with infertility issues. they could potentially pick certain traits for their children. it would also advance science in genetic research.,human cloning
fast food is linked with so many health risks that we should ban it for the health of our country.,fast food
zoos should not be abolished. the animals are given their natural habitat and it is a great learning resource for the people.,zoos
the blockade of the gaza strip only serves to seriously harm the citizens that reside in the area.,blockade of the gaza strip
We should not subsidize student loans as it is their choice whether or not to pursue higher education and they should pay for it themselves.,student loans
algorithmic trading should not be used. there are times when the internet fails or crashes causing many problems,algorithmic trading
"pride parades celebrate differences and tolerance, which should be at the heart of every democracy - cancelling them would be a violation of this freedom of expression.",cancel pride parades
"because of the cruelty to animals, factory farming should be banned.",factory farming
polygamy should be legalized. we should support for reducing the number of unwed women in society,polygamy
surrogacy should be banned because too it is often impossible for the surrogate to separate herself from the newborn.,surrogacy
we should end mandatory retirement because people should be able to work as long as they are able to and want to,retirement
our phones should be for personal use. getting random calls asking us to buy something is very annoying. there's also lots of scams out there where they steal your money and your data.,telemarketing
fast food should be banned because it is full of unhealthy ingredients that contribute to the failing of american health.,fast food
"the risk of executing an innocent person, especially in a criminal justice system as flawed as our own, is too high.",capital punishment
a flag symbolizes a country and by burning it you are showing disrespect,flag burning
All executions violate the right to life and are a gross affront to human dignity,capital punishment
economic sanctions are dangerous for the people and the country economy towards which they are used against. they can totally destroy the economic and put millions of people into deep poverty,the use of economic sanctions
"I think that telemarketing is a real imposition on people, and I can't imagine that it's worthwhile to any company",telemarketing
"it is our bodies to do what we please with, including cosmetic surgery.",cosmetic surgery
"fast food is generally greasy and fattening. by banning it, we can make a dent into the obesity problem.",fast food
racial profiling should be ended because it violates a person's individual right,racial profiling
flag burning is a freedom that is guaranteed by the first amendment,flag burning
urbanization leads to overcrowding and more poverty.,fight urbanization
factory farming allows for a much larger production of food for society,factory farming
stay-at-home dads provide care for their children but they still require an income since females who work are not paid as much as men in the same jobs,stay-at-home dads
"missionary work helps with educational projects that benefit indigenous populations, giving them the building blocks to stand on their own two feet.",missionary work
affirmative action leads to lower morale in the workplace and demoralization in the jobsearch sector,affirmative action
"affirmative action only benefits select groups of society, rather than society as a whole.",affirmative action
we should legalize organ trade as many people die whilst awaiting transplant and the level of those donating is dropping.,organ trade
intelligence tests bring more good than harm because they let an individual know exactly what their potential is and can take learning paths accordingly.,intelligence tests
"child actors are often merely puppets controlled by exploitative parents, and being thrust into the limelight at a young age often leads to maladjustment and emotional issues later.",the use of child actors
"Due to the benefits of striking first with a nuclear weapon in times of war, even small conflicts can escalate into world endangering conflicts.",the abolition of nuclear weapons
"minors cannot buy cigarettes or buy alcohol, so we should also not allow them to make a huge decision about surgery where they probably don't understand the risks.",cosmetic surgery for minors
homeopathy is currently not regulated and is not tested for the safety of its users,homeopathy
"When Israel and countries who support the blockade like the USA cause suffering for the people of Gaza, it gives fuel to narratives that demonize the west and give fuel to terrorist across the Middle East",blockade of the gaza strip
we should not change the way people use language. instead we should educate people about non-binary genders.,gender-neutral language
gender-neutral language reflects our new reality of gender fluidity and would reduce social tension for this particular group that is extremely susceptible to depression and suicide.,gender-neutral language
whaling risks destroying populations of whales meaning that they could go extinct,whaling
naturopathy can prevent people from getting the necessary medications that can keep them alive.,naturopathy
homeopathy is better than the alternative prescribed medications that have serious side effects.,homeopathy
The foster system has social workers who provide children with individualized attention and monthly meetings that ensures the children are in the best possible environment.,foster care
"legalisation of prostitution would provide a certain level of protection for the sex worker who will not need to work 'underground', and should be safer.",prostitution
this would show that schools are serious about stamping out bullying and bad behavior. too many people get away with bad things because schools are scared to punish them.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
Guantanamo Bay detention camp is an outdated concept and no longer fills its purpose.,guantanamo bay detention camp
when someone comes up with an idea it is their idea. they should be the one to profit from that idea. other people shouldn't be able to just take it and make it their own.,intellectual property rights
the right to keep and bear arms is a totally outdated constitutional bedrock that underpins horrifically high rates of gun crime.,the right to keep and bear arms
we should not abolish intellectual property rights because it protects individuals rights to their discoveries and inventions.,intellectual property rights
embryonic stem cell research should be subsidized because it may lead to the development of treatments for a number of serious medical conditions.,embryonic stem cell research
it can help give a child from a broken home a more stable environment in which they can live a better life,foster care
cannabis has multiple documented health benefits,cannabis
the death penalty is a setback to civility and human rights,capital punishment
marriage provides a stable basis for a relationship and encourages couples to stay together and work on problems together,marriage
"When the death penalty is performed, there is no chance for the individual to escape and commit another crime",capital punishment
denying that millions of people died and suffered should require those people to be punished for their beliefs.,holocaust denial
"Factory farming is not sustainable and does not support guidelines that ensure that the animals (cows, sheep, pigs) are well taken care of.",factory farming
television is a major part of the sedentary lifestyle that is the leading cause of disease in the world.,television
"we need to limit executive compensation, to avoid the collapse of our capitalist world",executive compensation
wikipedia provides a valuable public service; subsiding it would guarantee equal access to everyone.,wikipedia
many people have been let down by surrogates that change their minds about handing over the baby and pocketing the money paid for expenses that it is obvious that lack of regulation means it should be banned.,surrogacy
we should subsidize stay at home dads because it would help alleviate financial burdens on families,stay-at-home dads
Whaling is decimating whales population in the oceans. A ban on whaling will restore a good number of them,whaling
olympic games cost a lot of money for the host city to organise and the money could be spent better elsewhere,the olympic games
the intelligence tests can lead to severe depression to those who get low results,intelligence tests
payday loans provide an essential stop gap for emergency cash flow for individuals and should not be banned.,payday loans
wikipedia needs to be subsidized because it is an important online research tool used by many.,wikipedia
entrapment is unethical as it is tricking a person into committing a crime that may have not occurred otherwise.,entrapment
"telemarketing is borderline harrassment. most people did not sign up to be contacted, and some people, particularly the elderly, can be duped.",telemarketing
"whales are in danger of becoming extinct, there is already too much pressure on the species from environment changes, whaling must be banned to preserve these animals.",whaling
we should close guantanamo bay detention camp because it violate human rights,guantanamo bay detention camp
the church of scientology is a choice of religion by many and a constitutional right to freedom of religion that needs to be upheld and respected.,the church of scientology
"we should eradicate these weapons that have the potential to destroy every person, animal and plant on the planet",the abolition of nuclear weapons
in a world of equal opportunities we should allow women to enter combat if they so choose.,women in combat
surrogacy allows parents that can't give birth on their own a way to rear a child.,surrogacy
student loans should be subsidized to encourage students to go to college. otherwise bright kids may be put off and then not contributing to society with their full potential.,student loans
"cannabis has several medicinal uses and as such it must be legalized, it has been proven that it is sometimes the only substance that can keep people fit-free.",cannabis
"Schools now contain students of all religions and of none, by forcing these students to pray in schools you are infringing on their human rights, prayer is personal not public in school. .",school prayer
embryonic stem cell research is vital to find cures for cancer and other diseases that kill millions.,embryonic stem cell research
"Stay at home dads provide a valuable service allowing for the equalization of workforce participation and equalizing gender norms, they deserve subsidizing.",stay-at-home dads
it gives more options for people to choose what kind of government they want to have,multi-party system
if people believe this helps them then nobody should have the right to stop them.,naturopathy
television allows people to lead sedentary lives and seriously damage their health,television
school prayer should be prohibited as it conflicts with students' religious beliefs,school prayer
social media brings more harm than good because it invades users' privacy by sharing information that is personally identifiable.,social media
fast food is very unhealthy and is a contributing factor to increased obesity in the u.s.,fast food
We should limit judicial activism because some judges abuse the power they are given and have control over certain sensitive issues according to their own liking and it limit freedom of speech,judicial activism
naturopathy can stop people from getting appropriate medical attention,naturopathy
homeschooling provides the most one-on-one learning time.,homeschooling
Racial profiling feeds racist sentiments and increases the likelihood of hate crimes.,racial profiling
economic sanctions are a way to implement sanctions on a country without the risks of military intervention.,the use of economic sanctions
safe spaces make it more difficult for college students to transition to the real world.,safe spaces
celibacy is an unnatural condition for humans. those who have celibacy forced upon them often abuse children,the vow of celibacy
"homeschool ""teachers"" often do not have any training and may not be qualified to be responsible for a childs education.",homeschooling
there is to much focus on academic routes of education and a shortage of people with vocational and technical skills that provide a more viable route into employment,vocational education
"there are enough rules and policies in place to protect child actors, making it a safe profession",the use of child actors
"we should not ban cosmetic surgery because it provides jobs to many people such as receptionists, nurses, and doctors.",cosmetic surgery
"television is a legitimate outlet for creative works and a channel of useful information, so to allow the public to have access to another form of communication, television should not be abandoned anytime soon.",television
We should not abolish safe spaces as people need somewhere to feel safe if they are persecuted.,safe spaces
"homeopathy could lead people to believe that regular medical treatments are not necessary, which could have negative health consequences.",homeopathy
Sex selection is useful for parents who have a greater chance of genetic diseases in a baby of a certain a specific gender.,sex selection
"gender-neutral language should be widely adopted because it prohibits favoritism towards one gender or another. as such, written or spoken material would be safer for anyone accessing it.",gender-neutral language
"Foster homes provide children with a community where they can talk, listen, cry, and laugh with other people who care about them",foster care
they are a wonderful celebration of our differences.,cancel pride parades
we should not end the use of economic sanctions because countries that have a history of misdeeds need to be taught a lesson to provide them with an incentive to change their ways.,the use of economic sanctions
racial profiling is discrimination since they are not distinguishing between criminals and non criminals,racial profiling
vocational education should be subsidized because currently the system is biased towards more academic subjects leading to shortages in many essential skills,vocational education
"we should not introduce compulsory voting because this is a free country, if you don't want to vote, that is your right not to.",compulsory voting
marriage is antiquated and does not really serve much of a purpose in this day and age.,marriage
social networks allow friends and distant family to get closer and share experiences,social media
if cannabis was legalized it would make it more accessible to young people and possibly lead to stronger drugs.,cannabis
"like other churches, they should be afforded protections and the separation of church and state.",the church of scientology
pride parades are a simple and non-violent way for a minority to get their voice out in the world that they are an important part of our world also.,cancel pride parades
we should not adopt atheism because religions form the basis of the moral code by which we live by,atheism
cannabis can relieve the spasticity of the muscles that is sometimes associated with multiple sclerosis and paralysis,cannabis
adults should be allowed to make their own medical treatment decisions,naturopathy
"The blockade increases the likelihood of terror in Israel, harming citizens who may not have had a part in the blockade.",blockade of the gaza strip
vocational education allows to develop citizens with skills still necessary for our society,vocational education
judicial activism is a time consuming delaying tactic. costly and ineffective.,judicial activism
naturopathy is dangerous and can prevent a sick person from receiving appropriate medical treatment.,naturopathy
"entrapment should be legalized because no matter what, a person should be smart enough to always do the right thing.",entrapment
someone with a serious life-threatening disease might put all their trust in homeopathy rather than using more proven medicine.,homeopathy
intelligence tests serve no purpose and discriminate against some pupils,intelligence tests
people have the right to protect themselves and should have the right to keep and bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms
stem cell research shows great promise in healing today's most tragic injuries and illnesses such as paralysis and cancer.,embryonic stem cell research
this is an effective way of marketing products and conducting surveys,telemarketing
the blockade hurts free trade and people's incomes.,blockade of the gaza strip
cosmetic surgery can boost self confidence,cosmetic surgery for minors
"No individual politician or government should be trusted with control over nuclear weapons, so we must abolish them so as to never give anyone this responsibility.",the abolition of nuclear weapons
"In a collectivist society, everyone is considerate of each another and provides support to one another.",collectivism
"safe spaces should be abolished because without proper regulation, they can be just as dangerous as any where else.",safe spaces
"Social media does not brings more harm than good, it bring a lot of goods especially for families or friends that have no mean to see each other in person but they can communicate via social media at anytime",social media
there is too little regulation for private military companies which can lead to mentally unstable ex-servicement joining their ranks.,private military companies
embryonic stem cell research could potentially save millions of lives and needs as much support as it can get.,embryonic stem cell research
surrogacy helps people who can not conceive,surrogacy
we should not abandon television because it gives us a lot of news and information that may not otherwise be available to us,television
citizens have freedom to choose if they want to participate in the political process including abstaining from voting if they choose. forcing a person to vote dilutes the meaning of the process.,compulsory voting
Legalizing organ trade will encourage more people to actually give an organ to someone in need.,organ trade
autonomous cars are a lot more reliable than human drivers,the development of autonomous cars
we should abolish zoos because it's cruel to keep wild animals in small enclosures and spaces just for our amusement.,zoos
zero-tolerance policies keep schools safer by immediately removing the problem,zero-tolerance policy in schools
women are equals and part of that equality is to go into combat if they wish.,women in combat
we should subsidize wikipedia because it is absolutely critical that we have a public website that can be edited by anyone and has open information.,wikipedia
anyone who is physically qualified should be able to be in combat,women in combat
private military companies can enhance the government's military while providing better wages for employees,private military companies
"We should prohibit women in combat since most women don't have the physical strength to fight against men. Women are at a greater chance of abuse by their male counterparts, and may not be treated fairly.",women in combat
we should not abandon television because television is the only form of entertainment for some people,television
racial profiling acts to alienate minorities making it harder for law enforcement agencies to do their jobs,racial profiling
"given proper regulation, payday loans can offer a useful way for people to ease financial strain.",payday loans
"Zero-tolerance policies leave no room for explaining mitigating circumstances, which is both unfair to the individual being punished and also sends a negative message to the school community as a whole.",zero-tolerance policy in schools
foster care can provide very good homes to children in need.,foster care
private military companies often are not held accountable for mistakes and operate outside of military jurisdiction.,private military companies
racial profiling allows nefarious police officers to unfairly target a group based solely on their race.,racial profiling
three-strikes laws are too harsh and lack the nuance needed to truly ensure the punishment fits the crime.,the three-strikes laws
mandatory public defenders allows for a vigorous defense of all citizens.,the use of public defenders
we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to be making such important decisions.,cosmetic surgery for minors
"Affirmative action is reverse discrimination. By giving preferential treatment to minority groups, you are discriminating against non-minorities.",affirmative action
children can be shuffled around from home to home and receive no stability.,foster care
We should end mandatory retirement because it removes people who are knowledgeable and skilled from jobs that they are good at.,retirement
they are a great way for the lgbt communities to come together and celebrate their individuality.,cancel pride parades
foster care can be harmful for some children if the right parents are not picked and the adequate checks are not done to ensure the safety of that child.,foster care
targeted killing is effective in surgically removing bad actors responsible for terrorizing the populace of their resident nations.,targeted killing
intelligence tests have been proven to have no predictive value in a person's ability to excel in education or the workforce.,intelligence tests
cannabis is gateway drug to other harmful substances such as cocaine,cannabis
subsidising stay-at-home dads would bring a more enriching experience for not only the dads but the children too.,stay-at-home dads
prostitution is immoral and damaging to all involved,prostitution
the olympic games should be abolished because they are a financial drain on host cities,the olympic games
guantanamo bay detection camp needs to be closed as this this prison is costing the united states millions of dollars for a prison that is no longer needed.,guantanamo bay detention camp
urbanization can help communities in many ways such as creating jobs and housing.,fight urbanization
we should not adopt libertarianism because sometimes society needs more rules and restricitons in order to protect the rights of minorities who would otherwise be overlooked.,libertarianism
we shouldn't subsidize space exploration because the money could be better spent on other things such as the nhs or the social care system,space exploration
women are not physically equal to men and can endanger the lives of others in combat if they cannot perform on the same level as men.,women in combat
Mandatory retirement is age-based discrimination. It is discriminatory to assume that everyone who reaches the age of 65 or 70 is incompetent.,retirement
Subsidizing journalism is a dangerous slope to government interference in the press.,journalism
"there comes a point where affirmative action is not affirming because it gives people who are possibly not qualified to do a job a position of power that they are not fit for, simply because of their race.",affirmative action
"cosmetic surgery should be banned because a lot of people these days continuously get it, which can eventually lead to them having a mental disorder.",cosmetic surgery
businesses need to protect their advancements and therefore intellectual property rights must be maintained and needs to be protected by law.,intellectual property rights
if cannabis is legal it can be regulated and taxed,cannabis
we should because everyone deserves to start again and if the third offence is something minor like dropping a cigarette it is ridiculous that they could spend longer in prison than something more serious.,the three-strikes laws
whaling is an important source of food for native americans who near the artic circle and because of this we should allow a certain amount of whaling.,whaling
when you subsidize journalism you are making the reporting agency less likely to report anything bad about the place that is providing the funding. therefore you are getting less accurate news.,journalism
targeted killing only continue to foster bad sentiment between nations and should not be used by governments. rather they should negotiate and agree to open talks to resolve differences.,targeted killing
we should ban it because of the often very high pressure sales tactics used to coerce a sale even if someone does not want to purchase anything,telemarketing
Far too often child actors are damaged by being pushed into performing by domineering parents and rarely have fulfilling careers as adult.,the use of child actors
too many child actors can't handle the pressure and end up turning to drugs and other crimes to cope.,the use of child actors
the gaza blockade is only making the people suffer. it doesn't do anything to hurt the ones in power.,blockade of the gaza strip
entrapment is a good tool for law enforcement to have in their box of tricks. it allows a known criminal to be caught much easier.,entrapment
affirmative action goes directly against equality. if we want to achieve true equality affirmative action has to end. it directly favors certain groups over others.,affirmative action
we cannot abolish intellectual property rights because artists and scientists need to have their ideas and innovations protected so that they can earn a living in their fields,intellectual property rights
we should not adopt an austerity regime. government spending is important for supporting the health and welfare of citizens and people would lose their safety net.,austerity regime
the divorce rates continue to rise which shows that fewer people believe in a life long committment,marriage
telemarketing is a vital tool for businesses to use to grow. this in turn helps the economy.,telemarketing
The free-market economics promoted by libertarianism is the most efficient economic system.,libertarianism
"Minors with cosmetic surgery are less likely to be able to properly take care of the surgical sites, making them more prone to infection afterward.",cosmetic surgery for minors
collectivism doesn't allow for individual opinions and discourages free thought,collectivism
we should not subsidize space exploration because the money should be used for more important things like medical research,space exploration
the united states debt is out of control and drastic actions are needed to reduce it,austerity regime
space exploration has spillover technology that will benefit us on earth.,space exploration
racial profiling does nothing but permits law enforcement to commit legalized racism.,racial profiling
the right to bear arms to protect one's self and family is guaranteed by the constitution.,the right to keep and bear arms
"social media helps effect real change in the world. entire movements, very important ones, have been born on social media that otherwise wouldn't have gained traction without it.",social media
Student loans should be subsidized because it would drive costs down for the students.,student loans
collectivism rewards the lazy by giving them the fruits of the labor of those who work hard. this in turn causes those who work hard to stop working hard and causes everyone to be lazy.,collectivism
"Fast food is detrimental to our health and spiritual wellbeing, especially to our children and it should be banned for the greater good of mankind.",fast food
it will result in more elective abortions and cause a gender imbalance,sex selection
"Even if states are responsible, the existence of nuclear weapons means they can potentially be exploited by terrorist organizations who infiltrate or steal from the state.",the abolition of nuclear weapons
people should not have to suffer unduly and a person that assists them in ending it should not be a criminal.,assisted suicide
homeschooling should not be banned because in some circumstances for example children living in remote locations it is the only way a child can receive an education,homeschooling
naturopathy does not take advantage of scientific knowledge so in some cases it could also endanger the health of people that are around them,naturopathy
surrogacy should be banned because it is just a scheme to make money for the surrogate and too often it's the poor doing it for the financial gain.,surrogacy
The Olympic Games brings the world together and showcases the top talent of each country participating. People can watch and have pride and root for their competitors. It's a very important event.,the olympic games
homeopathy does not involve the use of addictive drugs,homeopathy
embryonic stem cell research should be subsidized because untold numbers of lives could be saved by the treatments that result from it.,embryonic stem cell research
"we should ban private military companies because war for hire is a bad practice, a dangerous one.",private military companies
"wikipedia is an important, independent, online resource; it should be subsidised so that its founders can continue their good work in maintaining the site as free-to-use by all.",wikipedia
missionary work is a vital way of supporting and providing help to developing communities.,missionary work
foster care can help the child find the loving home they need,foster care
we should fight urbanization because of the environmental impacts it has on the planet.,fight urbanization
payday loans should be banned because the interest rate is so high and they prey on desperate people to become victim of a downward spiral because they will never be able to repay it.,payday loans
children can be neglected because they are not guaranteed enough one on one interaction,foster care
the blockade of the gaza strip is bullying by a powerful state against a poorer one,blockade of the gaza strip
"Cosmetic surgery can cause harmful side effects, which can be debilitating for children.",cosmetic surgery for minors
law enforcement are unable to effectively prevent the large scale distribution of cannabis and it's using up too many resources so they should just legalize and regulate it instead.,cannabis
capital punishment should be abolished as man has no right to decide to take another life no matter that that person has done.,capital punishment
Whaling endangers an animal species that is important to our oceanic ecosystem and should be banned.,whaling
"we shouldn't abolish the right to keep and bear arms as people have the right to protect themselves, their families and their property",the right to keep and bear arms
whaling should be banned. the number of whales is depleting seriously and is a real environmental concern.,whaling
the blockade is necessary to offer protection to israeli citizens.,blockade of the gaza strip
intelligence tests give a fair indication of a person's ability to process situations and make a good outcome so they bring more good than harm.,intelligence tests
Naturopathy competes with the tried and tested science of the medical establishment and allowing people to be lured in with false promises of healing is unfair and morally unjustifiable.,naturopathy
economic sanctions can be used to encourage humanitarian efforts.,the use of economic sanctions
executives have a hard job and should be compensated for the high stress job they do,executive compensation
Vocational education is most beneficial to the people with the least money which is why it should be subsidized.,vocational education
assassinations are an essential tool of national defense and espionage and allow countries to avoid armed conflict.,targeted killing
private military companies operate on their own terms and could harm civilians,private military companies
"like any other protest, flag burning should be protected as part of free speech. it harms no-one, and is a legitimate protest against things that are happening in the nation.",flag burning
factory farming is not only cruel to the animals but all of them crammed into such small areas together breeds diseases.,factory farming
there is a shortage of tradesmen in our region; subsidising vocational education would mean that more tradesmen would fill this skills gap.,vocational education
austerity regimes reduce government spending and help to reduce the deficit,austerity regime
guantanamo bay violates many international treaties on the treatment of prisoners.,guantanamo bay detention camp
assisted suicide is another type of murder.,assisted suicide
guantanamo bay houses some of the worlds most dangerous terrorists and in order to keep people safe it must stay open.,guantanamo bay detention camp
assisted suicides are less painful and are an act of mercy,assisted suicide
holocaust denial is racism at its worst and should be banned.,holocaust denial
"factory farming concentrates animals in a constricted area, allowing diseases to run rampant through the livestock",factory farming
telemarketing is an annoyance. allowing people to bother you by calling unsolicited is a nuisance and should be eliminated.,telemarketing
"surrogacy is often the last hope of people struggling to conceive and shouldn’t be banned, just more heavily regulated.",surrogacy
payday loans exploit desperate people with extortionate interest rates and should be banned.,payday loans
"we should end racial profiling because it's insensitive and demeans people, not to mention racist",racial profiling
"homeschooling restricts children from being exposed to various types of children, people, and environments which can make them more vulnerable to disease and allergies.",homeschooling
organ trade must remain illegal. there is far too much potential for corruption and human trafficking/murder if organs can be sold.,organ trade
"safe spaces encourage compartmentalism as opposed to cultural integration, driving a wedge between communities that need cementing together.",safe spaces
"multi-party systems create more animosity between factions, and can delay elections by no candidate having a clear majority",multi-party system
we should not ban cosmetic surgery for minors because sometimes they need it if they were in an accident or born deformed,cosmetic surgery for minors
We should not prohibit women in combat as they are equally able to fight and strategise alongside men.,women in combat
Women are just as capable as men in modern warfare so we would lose half of our available fighters by not allowing them.,women in combat
we should end mandatory retirement because there are people nearing retirement age who have not saved enough for their old age and are still capable of working. they should not have to rely on the state.,retirement
it could lead to future medical break throughs,embryonic stem cell research
we need to subsidize space exploration because there are so many mysteries of the universe that need to be explored for the betterment of mankind.,space exploration
having a school uniform can reduce bullying as students who have no style or cannot afford the latest trends do not stand out.,the use of school uniform
We should not prohibit flag burning because expressing political opinions is protected speech in liberal democratic countries.,flag burning
The whales are almost extinct as it is and whaling would cause them to almost disappear.,whaling
naturopathy provides an alternative when all mainstream medicine has failed.,naturopathy
denying surrogacy effectively bans same-sex couples from having biological children.,surrogacy
we should not ban cosmetic surgery for minors because sometimes they are in accidents or born with defects and they should be able to have cosmetic surgery to fix this,cosmetic surgery for minors
"libertarianism is a selfish and dangerous philosophy, devoid of empathy and charity. if it were to become the dominant political system, we would see a huge increase in social inequality.",libertarianism
legalizing prostitution allows for us to regulate an acitivity that is already taking place,prostitution
entrapment would be a good way of bringing criminals to book sooner rather than later.,entrapment
we should ban telemarketing because it disturbs people late at night and may upset vulnerable people such as the elderly.,telemarketing
people should not be subject to random police searches just because of the colour of their skin,racial profiling
entrapment should be legalize because it can stop possible future criminals because if you can trick them into doing it there is a chance they would've done it in the future with worse consequences.,entrapment
racial profiling puts pressure mostly on black people. it unjustly coerced black people by blaming them for most of the crimes even for which they didn't do,racial profiling
children are still developing and growing and it is too early for cosmetic surgery,cosmetic surgery for minors
the poor and less fortunate will always be hurt unfairly by austerity measures,austerity regime
naturopathy is a hoax and doesn’t actually work. pharmacy drugs work better for patients than holistic healing does.,naturopathy
"the vow of celibacy is an outdated concept that imposes impossible standards and restrictions, fostering harmful feeling of guilt and failure amongst those in religious walks of life.",the vow of celibacy
"the blockade is an effective economic tool used in persuading regimes to mend their ways, and is more humane to civilian populations than all-out warfare.",blockade of the gaza strip
intellectual property rights encourage greed. look at pharmaceutical companies. they charge unethical amounts for drugs the average person can't afford and no one is allowed to make a generic version due to ip.,intellectual property rights
people should be allowed to believe in what they want without fear of repercussions from their government.,holocaust denial
we need to subsidize embryonic stem cell research because of the promise of huge breakthroughs for modern medicine.,embryonic stem cell research
children are better off in foster care than on the streets or in juvenile detention,foster care
"with proper safe-guards in place, including responsible parenting and limited working hours, there is no reason why child actors cannot lead a full life whilst having a career.",the use of child actors
factory farming is too hard on the animals that are raised there. we should ban it and move to more humane ways of farming.,factory farming
zoos can offer sanctuary to endangered species and help raise funds to protect such species in the wild.,zoos
"cannabis is safer than alcohol, there's no overdosing and driving while high is less likely to cause an accident than driving drunk. there's no reason for it to be illegal.",cannabis
television remains an important source of news and entertainment to many people,television
cosmetic surgery for minors will only cause kids to get surgery to meet an impossible standard of looks and beauty.,cosmetic surgery for minors
judicial activism is dangerous in that it allows for personal opinion to possibly get in the way of true justice. personal opinion clouding what is law should not be allowed.,judicial activism
a lot of times the physical and emotional after effects of cosmetic surgery defeat the main purpose of getting the surgery.,cosmetic surgery
"factory farming is a cruel, inhumane practice that is tainting our food sources.",factory farming
people need the resources that whaling provides in order to survive and therefore must not be banned,whaling
"Foster care providers are afforded a stipend for each child they take in, leading to the unfortunate situation of too many people taking advantage of the system and providing inadequate care in exchange for government funds.",foster care
collectivism can help instill pride and patriotism in a country.,collectivism
"Behind the innocent phrase of""sex selection"" there's actually medical procedures that could be harmfull for the mother, and in other cases means abortions, which are very controversial.",sex selection
intelligence tests are an educational tool signifying areas needed for improvement.,intelligence tests
"cannabis has been shown to provide pain relief in chronically ill patients, legalization would help ease their suffering.",cannabis
fast food is unhealthy and contributes to childhood obesity; therefore it should be banned.,fast food
libertarianism promotes the idea of innovation and self improvement,libertarianism
legalising prostitution can only be beneficial to the sex workers and their clients from a safety and health point of view.,prostitution
we should subsidize journalism because it's a job market that's needed and financially in trouble because of free online news sources.,journalism
acting is an art and not a job so banning the use of children in acting roles is preventing children from exploring their creative ability in that area and should not be banned.,the use of child actors
urbanization results in environmental degradation,fight urbanization
factory farming brings meat down to a price affordable to the poorest in our community on a regular basis,factory farming
the games serve no positive purpose. there are world games and high level competitions in most sports which make the olympics obsolete. they are also a financial albatross to the country that holds them.,the olympic games
parents are really no substitute to a qualified teacher and their ignorance at their inability to provide their child with a good education is harmful to the child for the rest of their life,homeschooling
we should abolish the three-strikes laws because they have no effect in detering crime,the three-strikes laws
We should not ban cosmetic surgery for minors as they have the same rights as adults to wish to correct flaws in themselves.,cosmetic surgery for minors
school prayer tends to single out some students while making others uncomfortable. using one form of prayer excludes those who do not believe the same.,school prayer
public defenders ensure justice and that everybody has access to representation,the use of public defenders
homeopathy can offer hope to people who cannot afford traditional medicine.,homeopathy
three strike laws can help lower crimes because they know they will get more jail time for repeated offenses,the three-strikes laws
putting the needs and benefits of the group over the individual is a good concept that we all could learn from. if only everyone was so unselfish to worry about others first we'd be in much better shape.,collectivism
"zoos help with ensuring species of animals do not go extinct and promotes animal welfare and research. they are an important organization to help with the welfare of animals, research and study.",zoos
economic sanctions should not be ended because they provide an alternative to war. a sanction lets other countries know that they need to stop their behavior if they wish to trade.,the use of economic sanctions
marriage is an outdated philosophy that doesn't seem to have any merit in a relationship.,marriage
the people living there are living in inhumane conditions very few have adequate sewage and water facilities and its overpopulated,blockade of the gaza strip
telemarketing is a hassle for those who pick up the phone. it's frustrating and takes up time.,telemarketing
women who want to enter combat should be able to do so and we can not prohibit it,women in combat
Fast food should be banned as it has resulted in an unprecedented obesity epidemic that is putting great strain on health services throughout the world.,fast food
public defenders are essential to ensure a fair trial for those who would otherwise not be able to afford representation. making it mandatory would ensure a fairer system for all.,the use of public defenders
organ trade allows people easier access to life saving transplants that need to be done within a small timeframe.,organ trade
people should have a safe space to go to and be allowed to express any views they with in a safe environment,safe spaces
social media has become an outlet to promote goods and services to a wider audience than ever before.,social media
wikipedia is a private entity and is responsible for their own costs,wikipedia
cosmetic surgery encourages low self esteem while promoting unrealistic ideals. young women are emotionally harmed by the barrage of surgery results they can't afford.,cosmetic surgery
we should subsidize wikipedia as they have done a tremendous job pulling together a humongous database of facts.,wikipedia
"elections are part of a democratic process, and freedom of expression is a cornerstone of this - making voting compulsory is a denial of the very liberty voting is meant to symbolise.",compulsory voting
children in foster care are often not treated as lovingly and unconditionally as natural parents or adoptive parents are because they are getting paid to foster,foster care
the olympic games promotes international fellowship by providing a way for athletes from all over the world to meet and compete.,the olympic games
intellectual property rights should be abolished because without them people are able to piggyback ideas which leads to more products and ideas.,intellectual property rights
Economic sanctions do not bring about change in countries and typically only harm the individuals in a country who lose jobs and see their cost of living go up through no fault of their own.,the use of economic sanctions
Austerity regimes are unfair to the poor as they are the ones who are hit the hardest by a government curb in spending.,austerity regime
algorithmic trading can cause unnatural market movements.,algorithmic trading
intellectual property rights should not be abolished as they provide security and protection to inventors to stop their hard work and financial investment being stolen and losing their just rewards,intellectual property rights
"free speech is protected under the first amendment, and flag burning is considered to be free speech",flag burning
helping someone to commit suicide is murder and should be criminalized,assisted suicide
Individuals who live in remote areas need to be able to protect themselves,the right to keep and bear arms
"Marijuana use can lead to the use of harder, more harmful drugs such as heroin and cocaine.",cannabis
"affirmative action discriminates the majority, preventing skilled workers from gaining employment over someone less qualified but considered to be a member of a protected minority group.",affirmative action
zoos put animals in cages and take away their freedom which in inhumane,zoos
missionary work is very dangerous for the people involved and provides little benefit to those being ministered to,missionary work
homeschooling takes kids away from a social setting and ruins their social skills,homeschooling
they can be disruptive to traffic and can sometimes incite violence,cancel pride parades
racial profiling is biased and discriminatory.,racial profiling
Nuclear weapons do not keep the peace; they breed fear and mistrust among nations.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
minors should be allowed to have procedures with parental permission,cosmetic surgery for minors
algorithmic trading gives too much control to machines. humans are better placed to understand the intricacies of the markets.,algorithmic trading
"the olympic games provides an opportunity for amateur sportsmen and women to prove themselves in a global arena, and gain recognition for their efforts.",the olympic games
we need to stop creating and hoarding weapons that can potentially destroy the entire planet,the abolition of nuclear weapons
Collectivist cultures take better care of society than individualistic cultures do.,collectivism
sometimes we need judicial activism to be allowed because some cases have so many nuances that following the letter of the law would be a travesty to justice for the people involved.,judicial activism
any weapon that is strong enough to destroy the whole planet is completely unnecessary.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
"every company wants the best, most talented executives, and their compensation package determinies whether or not they are able to hire the best.",executive compensation
"The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because it makes smuggling a necessity, which has actually increased Hamas' hold on the Gaza Strip.",blockade of the gaza strip
"Removing the blockade could easily lead to war in the region, with Hamas launching rocket attacks on Israel.",blockade of the gaza strip
surrogacy puts undue pressure and risks on women's bodies when it is not their own child they are giving birth to.,surrogacy
zoos provide the only places for some endangered species to survive that they are essential and we should not abolish them we need to support them and their breeding programs.,zoos
implementing an austerity regime risks cutting programs that citizens depend on such as welfare.,austerity regime
"people should be allowed to pray where they want, no matter how inappropriate it may be",school prayer
human cloning should be banned because it allows for governments to expoit these humans or copy existing humans creating a moral crisis.,human cloning
people who have terminal illness or suffer from certain medical conditions should have the freedom to choose and if medical personnel helps them it shouldn't be treated as offence.,assisted suicide
whaling creates hundreds if not thousands of jobs for the economy.,whaling
this law is unfair to people committing small offenses that do not deserve to be put away for life.,the three-strikes laws
payday loans only get people further into trouble and they should be banned.,payday loans
we should continue to subsidize space exploration because we need to know if there is viable places besides earth that may be a resource to us in the future.,space exploration
missionary work is an amazing humanitarian effort that is needed in many parts of the world.,missionary work
School uniforms can be too expensive for some parents.,the use of school uniform
"algorithmic trading should not be banned as it ensures ""best execution"" of trades because it minimizes the human element, and it can be used to trade multiple markets more efficiently than a human could.",algorithmic trading
the three-strikes laws does nothing to deter crime.,the three-strikes laws
"The blockade is an alternative to conventional warfare and violence, decreasing the likelihood of violence against civilians.",blockade of the gaza strip
the blockade of gaza is a political strategy and should not end because doing it means giving power to terrorist groups,blockade of the gaza strip
flag burning is dangerous because it incites people to violence.,flag burning
we should fight to abolition nuclear weapons because if they get in the wrong hands many people will be killed,the abolition of nuclear weapons
"capital punishment does not allow for people convicted wrongly, for whatever reason, and a posthumous innocence verdict does not make it any less inhumane",capital punishment
cosmetic surgery only changes the outer appearance of a person and doesn't deal with the emotional issues that make someone feel they are less perfect just as they are.,cosmetic surgery
"It is impossible to be certain a certain person is guilty of a crime, so we should defer to less harsh punishments.",capital punishment
we should end mandatory retirement because some people need to work longer to be able to support themselves and/or their families,retirement
"collectivism improves the cohesiveness of society, and puts an end to the greedy, selfishness backbone of capitalism - people are more caring and supportive of one another.",collectivism
we should not abandon television because it is a creative outlet and a form of art that helps people to relax and unwind after a long day at work.,television
we must support and subsidize space exploration in order to know new possible theories of the universe,space exploration
public defendors cost taxpayers more money and therefore should not be mandatory.,the use of public defenders
we should end the use of economic sanctions because it is abusing the rights of any self governing state,the use of economic sanctions
we should legalize cannabis it has been proven to have medicinal benefits and if prescribed properly can alleviate pain and suffering,cannabis
"Abolishing nuclear weapons is the only way to ensure that those weapons never fall in the hands of nefarious actors, such as terrorist organizations.",the abolition of nuclear weapons
collectivism is a harmful ideology that puts members of groups against each other.,collectivism
algorithmic trading results in excessive trading and unsettles the market,algorithmic trading
subsidizing journalism presents a conflict of interest.,journalism
enforced prayer sessions in schools indoctrinate children into regressive belief systems and limit their ability to think independently for themselves and so should be removed from all schooling,school prayer
parents have the right to educate their children at home.,homeschooling
we should end it because it prevents equal opportunities,affirmative action
"too many competing parties leads to voter confusion, and would decrease the validity of elections",multi-party system
"Flag burning is meant to incite violent reactions and cause suffering to people who care about the flag, which means it isn't protected under the first amendment and should be banned.",flag burning
flag burning is unpatriotic and promotes discrimination against people from the country who’s flag is being burned.,flag burning
we should abolish zoos as it is unfair to cage up an animal in small spaces just so people can gawk at them.,zoos
guantanamo bay's treatment of prisoners violates the geneva convention,guantanamo bay detention camp
foster care placements provide a stable living situation.,foster care
collectivism focuses on the group as a whole and diminishes the rights of the individual.,collectivism
The three-strikes law is a deterrent against crime.,the three-strikes laws
"people are in jail for life over small offenses they commit as young people, its totally unfair and costs tax payers more than it needs to.",the three-strikes laws
people should be allowed to retire when they are ready,retirement
"burning a flag is a form of speech. as free speech is a constitutional right, we should not ban it.",flag burning
Social media brings people together who are separated by great distances.,social media
Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence as if the person cannot make their own decisions and actions then it would be impossible to know if the person helping wasn't just murdering them.,assisted suicide
embryonic stem cell research could lead to the discovery of new medical treatments that would alleviate the suffering of many people,embryonic stem cell research
capital punishment has been proven to deter violent crime,capital punishment
the olympic games cost host cities billions of dollars and truly serve only to enrich the lives of the ioc.,the olympic games
we should prohibit flag burning because it's unpatriotic and leads to worse things like rioting.,flag burning
we should end affirmative action because it just caters to people that feel like they were discriminated against,affirmative action
compulsory voting would ensure that everyone becomes engaged in the political process and it would be the true voice of the people rather than the voice of the minority who vote.,compulsory voting
payday loan companies take advantage of the poor and desperate by charging huge fees and interest rates.,payday loans
factory farming is cruel to animals and produces lower quality food.,factory farming
"embryonic stem cell research is not necessary, when cells can easily be produced in the lab for research, thus eliminating the morally gray area of using embryo cells.",embryonic stem cell research
"when cosmetic surgery goes wrong it can have major implications, it should not be performed on minors.",cosmetic surgery for minors
we should end mandatory retirement some people have to work to supplement government pensions. it gives them social interaction which they may not have if they arent working,retirement
"the defense of a country can only be trusted with the government, and should not be motivated by money and greed.",private military companies
We should not legalize sex selection as this is playing god and can open the door to a raft of other genetic selection that is not thoroughly tested.,sex selection
people suffering with no chance for recovery deserve to choose this type of death to end suffering and loss of dignity.,assisted suicide
"Since the war on drugs and over-policing targets racial minorities most, three strikes laws disproportionately harm minority communities.",the three-strikes laws
"because it means that opportunities are not being given to the best candidates as entry is restricted to certain groups, hence businesses do not achieve the maximum advantages of employing the best candidates.",affirmative action
cosmetic surgery for minors is unnecessary and dangerous and normalises from a young age dangeous procedures.,cosmetic surgery for minors
homeopathy is much less dangerous than many pharmaceuticals,homeopathy
foster care is a temporary place where troubled kids from troubled families get placed. the very temporary nature of the situation means the kids get passed around without developing needed relationships.,foster care
subsidized student loans cause graduates to accrue staggering debt which takes decades to repay,student loans
there should be limits as personal views can end up giving a biased decision.,judicial activism
"we have no right to play god, especially if the science falls into the wrong hands, we could end up creating a frankenstein's monster.",human cloning
prostitution should be legal because it is a woman's choice. if made legal could be licensed and regulated for health and safety.,prostitution
If men make the decision to stay at home they should pay for this themselves,stay-at-home dads
we should not ban targeted killing as this is an effective way to extinguish terrorist threats etc and the use of drones helps to reduce civilian casualties.,targeted killing
racial profiling is just one form of profiling that when applied with others can be effective,racial profiling
the three-strikes law has resulted in overcrowded prisons,the three-strikes laws
selective killings are a clear violation of human rights,targeted killing
we shouldn't legalize organ trade because it will lower the chance of people donating organs over selling organs,organ trade
we need capital punishment to deter serious crimes,capital punishment
children in foster care are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol,foster care
"missionary work imposes on a native culture's views and beliefs and should not be encouraged, a form of forced assimilation.",missionary work
we should legalize polygamy because people have a right to spend their life with whomever they want and however many people they want to,polygamy
school uniforms don't let young people express their individuality,the use of school uniform
algorithmic trading helps making better stock choices possible and therefore should not be banned,algorithmic trading
"the vow of celibacy is outdated and irrelevant to current times. sex is no longer considered a shameful, unnatural act.",the vow of celibacy
subsidizing it might give the government control over it,wikipedia
three strike laws provide standardized sentencing for repeat criminals and help move cases through an overcrowded court system.,the three-strikes laws
"intellectual property rights leads to monopolies, which drives up the prices for consumers.",intellectual property rights
subsidising wikipedia would open it up to outside influence and could result in a deterioration in the quality of the information as those subsidising it may want information changed to make it more positive,wikipedia
kids should be kids and not put to work. especially when some roles can cause emotional trauma and lasting effects when children's understanding of real and fake is often blurred.,the use of child actors
we should ban human cloning because it is against the natural law and it is morally wrong,human cloning
legalized prostitution will provide health services and will prevent spreading disease,prostitution
factory farming is the most efficient way to feed our ever-growing population.,factory farming
legalizing sex selection is the right thing for personal freedom of choice.,sex selection
Surrogacy helps couples who have exhausted all other means of becoming parents the opportunity to do so.,surrogacy
cosmetic surgery creates a great desire for physical improvement that leads to an endless loop of body adjustments which has a detrimental effect on the individual.,cosmetic surgery
voting should be a choice for every person,compulsory voting
payday loans are predatory and negatively impact the poor and uneducated,payday loans
"Whales are sentient, intelligent creatures and as such, have a right to life.",whaling
economic sanctions only harm innocent civilians and do not actually work.,the use of economic sanctions
human cloning is vital for medical science as it might be able to identify treatments and cures for diseases,human cloning
Absolute judgments may lead to people paying for crimes they did not commit,capital punishment
legalizing polygamy will enforce peoples freedom of choice,polygamy
cosmetic surgery is needed for reconstructive surgery and is a necessary part of the process.,cosmetic surgery
legalizing prostitution will legitimize it as a profession and allow workers to unionize and collect benefits,prostitution
today's generation are way too soft and the creation of safe spaces for them only encourages them to not toughen up and deal with adversity head on. coddling people accomplishes nothing.,safe spaces
"school uniform helps all children attend on a level playing field, free from worry about trying to keep up with expensive fashion trends.",the use of school uniform
zero-tolerance policies have been shown to be disproportionately applied to minority students.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
zoos should be abolished because it is cruel and inhumane to cage animals.,zoos
"the church of scientology is a thinly veiled cult, not an actual religion. as such, it holds no place in our world and should be banned immediately.",the church of scientology
school prayer infringes on the rights of students.,school prayer
intellectual property rights mean that the people who come up with ideas or products get the financial gains from said product and so makes people more likely to innovate,intellectual property rights
zoos are cruel as animals are often mistreated and they are in cages that are much too small for their needs.,zoos
"Under libertarianism, there is no mechanism of social welfare to ensure that citizens are fed, clothed, and housed.",libertarianism
"When someone takes a life, they forfeit all rights to their own life and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.",capital punishment
we should not ban factory farming as long as the animals in these farms are well treated and cared for.,factory farming
"human cloning demonstrates how far our technology has advanced. it may lead to such wonders as being able to generate organs for transplantation, which can only be a positive thing.",human cloning
there is no evidence that naturopathy is effective,naturopathy
"if a person has worked hard to create a lyric, a song or a novel then it is only fair that they own their work and benefit financially from it.",intellectual property rights
the olympics are a much loved tradition that bring joy to many,the olympic games
this would increase the chance of people's views being represented by a party.,multi-party system
the development of autonomous cars should be stopped because they can never be 100% safe to operate,the development of autonomous cars
a high turnout is important for a proper democratic mandate and the functioning of democracy,compulsory voting
the development of autonomous cars should make our roads safer in the future because the computer controlling the car should be able to react more quickly and do a better job of driving than humans,the development of autonomous cars
factory agriculture lowers the costs of the products and ensures its production throughout the year,factory farming
autonomous cars will put millions of people out of work who rely on the transportation industry to make a living,the development of autonomous cars
telemarketing has reached epidemic levels with unregulated frequency that most people would consider a public nuisance.,telemarketing
"the use of autonomous cars will allow people with disabilities which prevent them from driving, the ability to travel independently.",the development of autonomous cars
minors are too young to have those kinds of procedures that will affect them for life,cosmetic surgery for minors
"Legalizing organ trade would allow for supervision and regulation, making it safer.",organ trade
an effective measure to avoid bullying is to adopt zero tolerance and more severe punishments,zero-tolerance policy in schools
foster care is essential because children should have the opportunity to live away from natural parents who may put them at risk of harm.,foster care
a multi-party system would ensure that there is an equal distribution of ideas in the political venue.,multi-party system
Legalizing marijuana would dismantle the black market and put drug dealers out of business.,cannabis
mandatory retirement allows young people to bring new ideas into the work force.,retirement
a judge's opinion should not take precedent over official laws.,judicial activism
surrogacy should not be banned as it provides a wonderful alternative for people to become parents when they are not able to have children through the natural process.,surrogacy
"it is a parents choice to have children and cease employment. if either sex chooses to have children, they should pay for them entirely theirselves.",stay-at-home dads
missionary work is dangerous and not necessary,missionary work
"merit alone should be the deciding factor in whether a person is given a career opportunity, and affirmative action is a form of discrimination.",affirmative action
We shouldn't be spending tax dollars to help with in home care for dads or anybody. They had the child and it's their responsibility to financially care for that child. Not the government.,stay-at-home dads
"Television has become nothing more than a babysitter for some kids and parents and should be abandoned in favor of family time, reading and talking.",television
a zero-tolerance policy will weaken students. it shields them from experiences (mainly negative) that they may face in the real world.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
"to level the playing field in certain occupations and create a diverse workplace, affirmative action is essential to redress the balance.",affirmative action
we should ban the use of child actors because it can hurt them mentally and emotionally for the rest of their lives.,the use of child actors
vocational education could grow with more funding.,vocational education
people spend too much time watching television at the cost of more active pursuits,television
the use of economic sanctions should be ended because it is important to keep a good relationship with the countries we trade with.,the use of economic sanctions
intellectual property is just as valid as a property that is concrete. its creator deserves to control these rights.,intellectual property rights
the three strikes law provides an effective deterrent to repeat offenders.,the three-strikes laws
most gun owners abide by the law and we should not punish them because someone else committed a crime with a gun,the right to keep and bear arms
the death penalty gives the victims of the worst crimes justice and takes away the option that they could be released to commit these crimes again,capital punishment
"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",missionary work
"urbanization allows for more employment opportunities, greater housing options as well as access to employment.",fight urbanization
we should abolish intellectual property rights because it discourages new ideas.,intellectual property rights
every parent has a right to homeschool their children in these times where there are far to many school shootings.,homeschooling
we should legalize prostitution so that there can then be laws put into place that helps to regulate the practice and that puts health and safety laws into place.,prostitution
"the most basic right we have is freedom of religion, and it is very strong personal belief. atheism strips that away and should not be encouraged.",atheism
"homeopathy provides a great deal of relief, often alongside conventional medicines, and is a gentle and natural way of treating a great deal of conditions.",homeopathy
judicial activism can be useful to prevent truly bad people who abuse the letter of the law to skirt punishment.,judicial activism
"a multi party system would represent all those that voted, not just those that voted for one party so a fairer system of governance would be in place.",multi-party system
banning whaling is moral and must be supported to save poor animals who suffer.,whaling
"fast food is full of fat and empty calories, leading to the largest obesity epidemic in history.",fast food
safe spaces are necessary to protect vulnerable people,safe spaces
"women should not be excluded from combat based on gender. combat capabilities are person related, not gender related.",women in combat
We should not adopt atheism as people should be allowed to retain their own religions or belief systems as they see fit.,atheism
"Due to the rise of instant gratification online media and the fall of print media, journalism has been struggling economically a lot more in recent times. Subsidization will pull it out of the slump.",journalism
nuclear weapons have the power to destroy the planet. the computer systems that control these are at risk of being hacked.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
social media can alienate users from real personal contact.,social media
"freedom of speech protects everyone's speech, even those who are clearly misinformed.",holocaust denial
we shouldnt abolish the right to bear arms they can be used as a deterrent if someone is protecting their property,the right to keep and bear arms
Private military companies are less likely to exercise proper discipline or follow ethical rules of engagement in warfare.,private military companies
vocational education is an excellent alternative for students who aren't quite suited to traditional university education.,vocational education
"Legalizing prostitution encourages the objectification of female bodies, which encourages sexual harassment and commodification.",prostitution
college is getting more and more expensive each year so students should be getting as much help as they need,student loans
"surrogacy allows women, who cannot carry a baby to term or even become pregnant naturally or via in vitro fertilisation, to raise a child that is genetically linked to her",surrogacy
school prayer is antithetic to separation of church and state and some students may find it offensive or intrusive.,school prayer
we should adopt gender-neutral language because it is all inclusive and doesn't single people out.,gender-neutral language
far too much is spent correcting bad surgery,cosmetic surgery
people cause more accidents by shoddy driving and autonomous cars would reduce death rates on the roads.,the development of autonomous cars
it is a vow that has been a long held tradition in the church and shouldn't be changed,the vow of celibacy
"Animals have feelings, emotions and can feel pain too. Keeping them locked up in such vile conditions, living out their entire lives without any freedom until they die or are killed is totally inhumane.",factory farming
assisted suicide shouldn't be a criminal offence because doctors use it as an option for extremely sick people so they won't have to suffer,assisted suicide
safe spaces give a place of sanctuary to those that may be in a vulnerable state and a safe place is the only accessible option to gather oneself together in safety.,safe spaces
student loans should be subsidised to allow more students to go further in education.,student loans
the vow of celibacy indirectly teaches that sexual activity is somehow wrong - this negative labelling of a perfectly natural emotional outlet creates harmful feels of guilt and inadequacy.,the vow of celibacy
zoos currently fulfil an important role maintaining populations of endangered animals and this is supported by opening the zoo to the public for viewing so we should retain zoos.,zoos
research could develop a cure for diseases.,embryonic stem cell research
women are human beings with autonomy and the freedom to choose for themselves whether to put their lives at risk for their country.,women in combat
"holocaust denial is not only offensive but downright dangerous, as the saying goes those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it",holocaust denial
children who homeschool have surpassed their public school peers in standardized testing by an overall 10% better performance.,homeschooling
a zero-tolerance policy in schools provides a structured and safe environment for children to learn.,zero-tolerance policy in schools
we should not abolish the olympic games because it is such a long tradition that honors the top performer in all areas of athletics.,the olympic games
"urbanization is the most efficient manner of structuring a community to enable access to public spaces, amenities, healthcare, public transport, schools and reduce the need for long car journeys",fight urbanization
compulsory voting makes elections have a more reliable outcome,compulsory voting
space exploration is futile. it wastes funds which could better be used to finance important economic and social projects,space exploration
vocational education should be subsidized because all students don't necessarily need a college education and rack up lots of debt in four year colleges.,vocational education
"autonomous cars are a largely untested entity, and they have already proven to be unpredictable and dangerous in potential collision scenarios.",the development of autonomous cars
it would not be right to ban missionary work because without missionaries people in deprived countries would be denied aid.,missionary work
children aren't mature enough to handle the pressures of show business.,the use of child actors
women do not have the same level of strength and endurance as men,women in combat
some people choose celibacy to practice their religion. they should be allowed to do so.,the vow of celibacy
"factory farming is cruel to the animals by keeping them in extreme confinement, and cares little for their welfare - they are purely seen in terms of profit margin.",factory farming
polygamy both for male and female participants is the only way to avoid divorce,polygamy
we should be working toward body confidence and embracing our forms not enabling an industry that destroys that,cosmetic surgery
zoos are an outdated concept and purely for the entertainment of public under the guise of animal conservation.,zoos
nothing good comes from nuclear weapons. humans need to get along and work together for a better world instead of finding new ways to destroy the enemy.,the abolition of nuclear weapons
as life expectancy and healthy ageing continue to grow mandatory retirement no longer makes sense.,retirement
social media can be used to make friends.,social media
"we cannot write off all naturopathic treatments, if we had done so in the past there would be no modern medicine today",naturopathy
"we shouldn't end the use of racial profiling because police can make the world safer by using crime statistics to make inferences. for security, we need to use every ploy we can to stop attacks.",racial profiling
cannabis is not a harmful drug and can help people cope with mental issues like anxiety,cannabis
school uniform requirements curtail any individual creativity and self-expression at an important age of self-discovery and should be abandoned.,the use of school uniform
we should ban cosmetic surgery since it can be a dangerous procedure that can kill you and the outcome is only superficial since beauty is only on the surface.,cosmetic surgery
whaling is inhumane and should be banned immediately.,whaling
homeschooling does not give children social interaction.,homeschooling
we should not legalize organ trade because then it opens the doors for monopolies to take over and to take out the competition and drive up prices so that people who need the organs can't even afford them.,organ trade
surrogacy exploits the poor and should be stopped,surrogacy
the fact that private military companies exist simply breeds the thoughts of violence and escalates the chances of conflict. we should not allow these companies to exist.,private military companies
"guantanamo bay should be closed. it violates human rights to torture and hold men indefinitely, many who have never been tried or convicted. guantanamo existing creates more terrorists and hatred for america.",guantanamo bay detention camp
"social media causes more harm to people because we are spending more time online interacting in a fake world, then we are interacting with people in real life.",social media
"judicial activism leads to personal biases taking precedence over the interpretation of constitutional law, which is not what a judge is supposed to do.",judicial activism
denying the holocaust is deeply offensive to survivors and their family and should not be allowed.,holocaust denial
we should ban the church of scientology because it is a cult,the church of scientology
public defenders don’t always work in the interest of the individual they serve,the use of public defenders
the lgbt community have every right to celebrate their freedom and rights in a peaceful manner.,cancel pride parades
"wikipedia plays a vital role in sharing information on the internet, and should be subsidized to continue functioning",wikipedia
Capital punishment should be abolished because too many innocent people are put to death because they have been wrongly accused.,capital punishment
missionary work helps many people that need help and we should let it continue,missionary work
subsidising vocational training won’t make the quality of training any better so there isn’t any point in doing so.,vocational education
We should subsidize student loans as young people shouldn't be saddled with debt when they are first getting started in the world.,student loans
Affirmative action undermines the success of every disadvantaged person because it makes everyone question wether he really deserved it.,affirmative action
it is annoying and an invasion of privacy. most telemarketers are scams.,telemarketing
homeopathy is scientifically implausible and produces nothing more than a placebo effect in patients,homeopathy
We should prohibit flag burning because it divides communities and undermines civil discourse.,flag burning
"women are just as capable as men and often think with cooler heads, which make them valuable assets in combat.",women in combat
vocational education is a vital component that creates educated workers in areas that are required in communities and the government should subsidize these areas to ensure its continuity.,vocational education
"Intellectual property rights slows down the speed with which people have access to technology, goods and ideas that could transfrom their lives so should be abolished.",intellectual property rights
"vocational education is essential to fill gaps in society for example where there is a lack of builders, plumbers and other tradesmen.",vocational education
we should not legalise cannabis because it could act as a gateway drug into other drugs that could actually harm someone.,cannabis
"targeted killing is often carried out by unmanned drones, which are indiscriminate and kill many innocent people in the process.",targeted killing
cosmetic surgery can help improve one's self-image in cases of disfiguration and injuries that may have left physical damage that can be repaired with this type of procedure.,cosmetic surgery
missionary work can be viewed as the exploitation of a disadvantaged culture by a privileged culture.,missionary work
urbanization ruins nature by causing concentrated areas of pollution.,fight urbanization
Racial profiling results in many innocent people being questioned and detained just because their skin is a certain color.,racial profiling
the olympic games has become more about business and profit than the original inspiration from the ancient greek tradition.,the olympic games
"libertarianism shrinks the state therefore, in the long run results in more prosperous societies",libertarianism
it's better for children to be in foster care than in a home with abusive parents,foster care
"Fast food can lead to obesity, heart disease and other health problems if not taken in moderation.",fast food
embryonic stem cell research could help cure many diseases.,embryonic stem cell research
"space exploration is necessary to expand the frontiers of the human race, possibly even laying the groundwork for future colonization.",space exploration
economic sanctions provide an easy way to protest and can easily be reversed when situations change.,the use of economic sanctions
factory farming is inhumane and it should be banned.,factory farming
voting is such an important part of being part of society and its decision making process that it should be compulsory.,compulsory voting
factory farming requires animals to be subjected to inhuman living conditions and should be banned,factory farming
"flag burning is a deliberately incendiary and provocative act, the ultimate goal of which is to stir civil unrest and create violence.",flag burning
factory farming should be banned because meat quality goes down when animals aren’t living in optimal conditions and therefore people are having to eat inferior meat.,factory farming
"we should adopt gender-neutral language because the use of gendered language might deeply offend someone and be seen as sexist, etc.",gender-neutral language
we should abolish zoos because most of them abuse the animals and they are in small enclosures with hardly any room to move around,zoos
foster care strips kids of a sense of stability,foster care
homeopathy has existed for thousands of years and has been associated with many cures,homeopathy
guantanamo bay violates the due process outlined in the constitution,guantanamo bay detention camp
we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research and hope that it leads to great medical breakthroughs,embryonic stem cell research
"naturopathy is unproven scientfically, and could have adverse medical affects.",naturopathy
guantanamo bay should be closed as it violates human rights it does not meet international standards and is known for torturing its detainees,guantanamo bay detention camp
naturopathy is the only answer for some people.,naturopathy
"we should ban the church of scientology for the simple reason that it is essentially a pyramid scheme. the advancements in the church have no end goal and lead to nowhere, which is a scam",the church of scientology
an austerity regime would take services from poor people who rely on them.,austerity regime
guantanamo bay is a symbol of torture and abuse that is a blight on the reputation of the usa,guantanamo bay detention camp
cosmetic surgery increases the pool of surgeons who can perform reconstructive surgery for accident victims and cancer sufferers,cosmetic surgery
Libertarianism is just a stop on the way to tyranny; too much freedom allows the majority to overrun minorities.,libertarianism
guantanamo bay detection camp offers an essential form of law enforcement and imprisonment for serious criminals and has provided important intelligence in ongoing surveillance.,guantanamo bay detention camp
human cloning may result in mutations and double the population.,human cloning
space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.,space exploration
payday loans help people establish credit to get loans from lower interest lenders in the future,payday loans
"gender is no longer seen as binary by most of the world, gender neutral language means that everyone is included without causing offense or distress to anyone.",gender-neutral language
mandatory retirement allows for younger people to enter the work field and get better opportunities.,retirement
telemarketers try to force a product or service without caring if you even need it,telemarketing
human cloning can help further scientific developments in curing diseases,human cloning
Abolishing intellectual rights could allow someone to capitalize off another person's hard work.,intellectual property rights
an austerity regime will help the european economy get out of a recession.,austerity regime
denying the holocaust ever happened should be punished as a hate crime as it goes hand in hand with anti-semitic views.,holocaust denial
intelligence tests provide an easy way of assessing the capabilities of individuals.,intelligence tests
intellectual property rights ensure that a person's hard work and initiative is not stolen by others for their own profit,intellectual property rights
missionary work is exploitative and often the main goal is conversion,missionary work
organ donation has not met the world-wide need for organs. the organ trade would be able to supplement the number of much needed available and viable organs.,organ trade
naturopathy is an alternative medicine that promotes organic products and introduces the idea of self help for minor health ailments.,naturopathy
naturopathy provides an alternative way to address a health concern and people should have the right to do so.,naturopathy
algorithmic trading enables more business to be carried out and improves the economy,algorithmic trading
embryonic stem cell research plays a major role in researching cures and learning more about human cells.,embryonic stem cell research
Fast food is one of the biggest components in obesity and it's many health complications.If fast food wasn't around people would have to eat in a more healthy way.,fast food
"more than an annoyance, telemarketing targets the vulnerable and should be banned to protect those less able to filter out these marketing calls.",telemarketing
the three strikes law is unfairly punishing petty criminals with non-violent histories,the three-strikes laws
there is a shortage of whales and allowing people to kill them needlessly could eliminate the species. they should be stopped.,whaling
"cosmetic surgery for minors is an unecessary and potentially dangerous medical procedure, conducted at an age when the person is unable to compute the long term consquences.",cosmetic surgery for minors
"Organ sales will allow for more research to be done on living, usable organs.",organ trade
assisted suicide should be allowed because it allows people with terminal illnesses to die with dignity before suffering a long and painful death.,assisted suicide