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affirmative action remains necessary while minorities are still discriminated against | affirmative action |
if someone wishes to die and they are unable to do it it ought to be legal to receive assistance | assisted suicide |
pride parades allow people to express themselves | cancel pride parades |
naturopathy provides alternative options to mainstream medicine. many types of naturopathy have been used for centuries. | naturopathy |
the right to keep and bear arms is in the bill of rights. | the right to keep and bear arms |
social media helps families and friends to stay in contact no matter how far apart they are. | social media |
social media provides a way for family and friends to stay connected even if they live far away | social media |
some foster parents can be abusive to the children | foster care |
Zero tolerance stifles young people from expressing themselves and learning from their mistakes. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
guantanamo bay runs on a decree that allows it to hold prisoners without trial. this violates a basic fundamental right and almost certainly means there are prisoners held that are innocent | guantanamo bay detention camp |
payday loans should be banned because they are predatory and charge outrageously high interest and fees | payday loans |
surrogacy should be banned because it can cause emotional distress, | surrogacy |
Yes, because it is murder practically and this is considered a crime | assisted suicide |
the flag represents our country and the sacrifices so many have made to keep us free. it should be respected. | flag burning |
capital punishment must be retained as the ultimate punishment for the most heinous crime. an example needs to be shown to others that this in a consequence of you actions think again. | capital punishment |
holocaust denial should be a criminal offense because a lot of people died during that time and making light of the issue or flat out denying facts can muddy history. | holocaust denial |
it is possible that this could be used as a murder in some cases. | assisted suicide |
missionary work provides valuable help to the poorest in the world | missionary work |
watching television leads to a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle | television |
The three-strikes law gives no room for mitigating factors to be considered, making our justice system a rigid one that does not allow for true justice. | the three-strikes laws |
we shouldn't be encouraging minors that cosmetic surgery is the answer to insecurities they have. this can lead to more mental health issues. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
compulsory voting would increase voter turnout. | compulsory voting |
we should not ban private military companies as people have a right to open any type of businesses to make an income as long as it does not harm others or go against current laws. | private military companies |
We should not prohibit flag burning as it is an extension of free speech and people should not be prevented from acting as they feel. | flag burning |
we should abandon marriage because it is an old tradition that is no longer necessary. there are so many divorces and marriages that end up negatively impacting children. | marriage |
student loans help hard working students go to college. | student loans |
missionary work allows religious groups to help foreign populations and promote peaceful and kind behaviors. | missionary work |
racial profiling is unfair and unjust | racial profiling |
Mandatory retirement contributes to leaving older people feeling directionless after being forced to stop working against their will. This contributes to high rates of depression and other mental illnesses in older populations. | retirement |
the embryos who supply these cells are from aborted babies or babies created in a laboratory just to be used for research, it is wrong to create life just to use it for research. | embryonic stem cell research |
Affirmative action demeans the achievements of minority individuals. Success attained through ability and hard work might be viewed by some as simply a result of affirmative action. | affirmative action |
whaling provides important income for some cultures. | whaling |
people should be able to pray wherever they choose | school prayer |
embryonic stem cell research helps to provide innovations in cancer treatment as well as help in the treatment of patient's with diseases such as parkinson's disease, subsidizing would allow for more funding. | embryonic stem cell research |
homeopathic treatments often don鈥檛 have the severe side effects of traditional medicine | homeopathy |
the blockade of the gaza strip prevents basic necessities from reaching the poorest citizens. | blockade of the gaza strip |
people should not have to endure higher taxes to pay for the government's inefficiency. | austerity regime |
for minority groups used to all manner of persecutionl, safe spaces provide a metaphorical 'breathing space' where they can connect with themselves in a fear-free environment. | safe spaces |
homeschooling does not allow children to fully develop social relationships. | homeschooling |
zoos do important conservation work and research into endangered species | zoos |
embryonic stem cell research is research that is on the cutting edge and may one day provide a cure to such diseases as cancer and alzheimer's. | embryonic stem cell research |
adopting a zero-tolerance policy helps to combat violence and drug abuse in schools | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
people should be allowed to believe what they want and don't want to without government interference. government interference would simply create more mistrust. | holocaust denial |
we should ban factory farming as its cruel and inhumane to animals | factory farming |
Assisted suicide is a criminal offence as it centers on the intentional death of a human being. | assisted suicide |
private armies are generally used to violate human rights because they are not subject to restrictions like current armies | private military companies |
it should be criminal to lie about a known true fact. this is the tactic hitler used to mind manipulate millions of people into believing they were right and just in murdering millions of jews . | holocaust denial |
the development of autonomous cars will eliminate all deaths due to human errors as 90% of all road fatalities are attributed to human errors. | the development of autonomous cars |
We should not legalize the organ trade because it will encourage regimes to coerce their citizens into selling organs. | organ trade |
cosmetic surgery provides a helpful option to people suffering from many physical and mental issues. | cosmetic surgery |
whaling disturbs the delicate balance of sea life | whaling |
we should not force our ways and beliefs on other groups of people | missionary work |
affirmative action results in unfair discrimination for other groups, many more people are now losing out because there are supposedly in a majority group which excludes them from many opportunities. | affirmative action |
human cloning would help scientists prevent many diseases and would trace the genetics of why there are many deadly diseases. | human cloning |
school prayer acts in violation of basic religious freedom, by forcing all children to worship one diety. | school prayer |
judicial activism has been shown to be a critical opponent of oppressive and unjust regulations | judicial activism |
people should have the right to choose naturopathy if they wish, without state interference. | naturopathy |
cosmetic surgery as an elective surgery should be banned because it only feeds into the stereotypes and vanity of the popular culture and holds no real value to anyone. | cosmetic surgery |
The intense damage that nuclear weapons cause not just to the people immediately hit but also the generations following is morally abhorrent and means we must fight to abolish them. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
targeted killing is an efficient way to stop a future escalation of violence into war and so it is necessary and to ban targeted killing would be to condemn the future to war | targeted killing |
some cultures depend on whaling for survival and if you ban it then these people will have no other way to survive. | whaling |
the cost of providing public defenders for all would be too much for the state. this money would be better spent reducing crime to start with. | the use of public defenders |
guantanamo bay detection camp should be closed because it allows inhumane treatment | guantanamo bay detention camp |
the student debt crisis continues to rise and forces students into a horrible financial burden just as they are starting out their careers. we should help them in the start of their careers by subsidizing. | student loans |
missionary work should be banned as indoctrinating other cultures with the beliefs of outsiders rarely promotes harmony and inclusiveness in society. | missionary work |
just because someone is a habitual offender doesn't mean they deserve a harsh punishment. there are different situations. | the three-strikes laws |
the right to bear arms is outdated. it was created when weapons we're vastly different, no handguns or automatic weapons existed. there are no reasons for civilians to have these dangerous weapons. | the right to keep and bear arms |
factory farming is unsanitary and incurs inhumane treatment of animals and therefore should be banned. | factory farming |
payday loans should be banned to keep low income earners from being prayed on by predatory loan lenders. | payday loans |
payday loans do nothing but make the poor poorer. there needs to be an end to this vicious cycle. | payday loans |
vocational training provides skills that are vital to our labor market and society. like any other form of education it enables students to learn skills, to become a productive part of society. support it! | vocational education |
urbanization will increase available housing which we need. | fight urbanization |
we should not abandon zoos because they are wonderful family entertainment at a reasonable price. | zoos |
if someone wishes to marry several people it is his choice and not for anyone to prevent it | polygamy |
judges are there to enforce the law, not their own opinions. | judicial activism |
holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because ignorance of truth is not a reason for criminal charges. | holocaust denial |
many peoples make there livelihoods on whaling | whaling |
legalisation of the organ trade would ensure that more organs are available for transplant thus saving lives | organ trade |
Three-strike laws lead to expensive trials. Three-strike offenders will demand a court trial rather than accept a plea bargain (which costs a fraction of the price of a full-blown trial). | the three-strikes laws |
urbanization makes environmental sense as concentrated resources can be be used efficiently by more people. | fight urbanization |
Judicial activism should be limited as there should be enough statutes of law to allow for most situations and fixed punishments are more acceptable than an individuals response to a case. | judicial activism |
it should be ended because it has massive implications on the economy in gaza and is holding it back. | blockade of the gaza strip |
Factory farming is the most efficient way to grow crops in the modern era. | factory farming |
social media allows family members and friends to keep abreast of things that are going on in each other's lives. | social media |
people who use homeopathic treatments often delay getting legitimate medical care | homeopathy |
we should subsidize journalism because it plays an important role in our society by keeping us informed of current events with facts and background information. | journalism |
minors are not old enough to know the consequences and health risks of such surgeries. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
students who do not do well in school are discouraged from seeking meaningful work. by subsidizing vocational education, they will present alternative options | vocational education |
libertarianism leaves the poor and disadvantaged without protection from the rich and powerful | libertarianism |
subsidizing journalism allows the news outlets to be of a higher quality and keep people more informed about the world around them | journalism |
homeschooling is the best way for children to have their specific needs met | homeschooling |
racial profiles helps law enforcement agencies to target their resources to where they are most effective | racial profiling |
burning the national flag can incite hatred and therefore it should be banned. | flag burning |
we should not limit executive compensation because their jobs are hard and stressful and they deserve what they get | executive compensation |
payday loans are marketed to the poorest in society who are in the worst position to be able to afford the exhorbitant interest rates if they cannot pay the loan back quickly. | payday loans |
factory farming is necessary to feed a growing population | factory farming |
people have a right to believe what they want. | holocaust denial |
autonomous cars are vulnerable to hacking and do not have human capabilities in regards to avoiding dangerous situations that can result in life and death situations. | the development of autonomous cars |
homeschooling prevents the child from interacting with others in a safe school environment | homeschooling |
cosmetic surgery encourages people to change things that don鈥檛 need changing. | cosmetic surgery |