diff --git "a/train_topic.csv" "b/train_topic.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/train_topic.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,6641 @@ +text,label +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’t 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’t need changing.,cosmetic surgery +Lifting the Gaza blockade would let weapons into the Gaza Strip and undermine peace.,blockade of the gaza strip +whaling is an outdated practice that destroys entire marine species.,whaling +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it may lead to breakthroughs in varying medical conditions.,embryonic stem cell research +we shouldn't limit executive compensation because those people worked hard to get to that position and should be awarded for it.,executive compensation +we should abandon the school uniform because it is just another cost for parents to pay on top of all the other costs of a 'free' education.,the use of school uniform +"using factory farming, more animals can be raised enabling more people to be fed at lower prices.",factory farming +if payday loans are used sensibly they can provide a quick fix if you need money quickly without having to resort to borrowing from criminal lenders.,payday loans +"We should ban missionary work because missionaries use funds intended for education, healthcare, and development to spread their religion instead.",missionary work +marriage provides much needed emotional and financial stability for children.,marriage +obesity is rising at an alarming rate and fatty foods and sugar filled drinks are shown to be one of the biggest contributors so fast food should be banned because those foods are sold there.,fast food +collectivism encourages herd mentality,collectivism +school prayer can cause upset for those students who do not share the beliefs that are being shared. religion should be a choice not imposed.,school prayer +"legalizing prostitution allows the profession to have some oversight and controls, thus making it safer for all involved.",prostitution +collectivism leads to a greater sense of community where people look after each other.,collectivism +payday loans are a business model designed to rip people off and keep in eternal debt that they cannot afford to clear. this unsustainable for the individual and the economy,payday loans +Algorithmic trading is not affected by emotions that can interfere with investment decisions.,algorithmic trading +the vow of celibacy should not be abandoned as it is a way for people to express their personal beliefs and moral standing,the vow of celibacy +polygamy is immoral and offensive to a large percentage of the population.,polygamy +We should not subsidize Wikipedia as there are far more reliable information sources online and Wikipedia should not be trusted as a reliable source since it can be updated by anyone.,wikipedia +social media is addictive. people are spending more time in virtual worlds and less time experiencing personal human interactions.,social media +television provides a lot of great information that we would not otherwise get,television +people should be free to celebrate their sexuality,cancel pride parades +social media can cause relationship breakdowns and people feeling inadequate when they see and hear what other people have,social media +the blockade of the gaza strip only serves to harm the citizens living along the strip.,blockade of the gaza strip +"without proper background checks and lack of social service visitations, children are vulnerable to foster families that do not care about the welfare of the child but rather the monetary compensation.",foster care +indefinite detention in guantanamo bay without putting detainees through the criminal justice process first is a violation of their human rights.,guantanamo bay detention camp +we should abandon the use of school uniforms because it prohibits students from expressing their individuality and what makes them unique.,the use of school uniform +"every person is entitled to his beliefs, whether they are generally accepted or not. as long as a person does not harm or endanger another person or property, he is entitled to believe what he chooses.",holocaust denial +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools because we can not take the risk of possible harm to other students and staff should it be enforced.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +public defenders are often overburdened with the number of cases and thus cannot do a good and thorough job of defending all their clients.,the use of public defenders +zoos are inhumane and force animals into a life outside of their natural habitat. we should not encourage the exploitation of these animals.,zoos +"potential criminals will be scared to suffer such harsh punishment and as a result, they will be hesitant to commit crimes",capital punishment +parents have the right to select the sex of their child,sex selection +"factory farming causes untold unnecessary suffering to animals. they are too crowded, do not have room to move or even breathe properly.",factory farming +a well-executed targeted killing is an important tool to prevent war and attacks and there's no reason to ban them.,targeted killing +too much fame at a young age has proven to have ruined many lives,the use of child actors +legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases,cannabis +We should oppose collectivism because in the past it has led to lower living standards for all than individualism.,collectivism +targeted killing has the potential of killing innocent people,targeted killing +the olympics provide a way for nations to come together to foster mutual understanding.,the olympic games +wikipedia is a helpful source of information for research and educational purposes,wikipedia +homeschooling is a great way for students who would struggle in traditional school to get the support and individual learning style adaptations they need.,homeschooling +we can regulate it to be sustainable and only legal for indigenous communities that need whales for survival. banning is too far and unnecessary,whaling +"Foster care lets kids get individualized attention, instead of group homes where there might be one adult for every 30 kids and individual problems go unnoticed.",foster care +naturopathy should be banned in large part due to the large number of deaths associated with reliance on it,naturopathy +judicial activism can result in people not being punished properly for their crimes.,judicial activism +targeted killing is the best way to eliminate threats without risking additional loss of life and it should not be banned.,targeted killing +cannabis will lead to the use of hard drugs which will increase crime,cannabis +We should ban the use of child actors as it subjects them to ideas and images that they should not experience at a young age.,the use of child actors +Some people who utilize homeopathy may not get medical help for serious issues until it is too late.,homeopathy +the perks of becoming an executive and working your way up include attractive compensation. those who can attain big pay days should be comended.,executive compensation +Austerity policies are needed to reduce budget deficits.,austerity regime +racial profiling is efficient and lets the cops focus on those most likely to commit a crime,racial profiling +racial profiling encourages the reinforcement of stereotypes and can lead to minorities being unfairly targeted.,racial profiling +Factory farming not only keeps costs low for the consumer but it also guarantees more meat and other animal products as opposed to regular farms. The population is huge and needs to be fed.,factory farming +we should subsidize vocational education because not all people are college material. there is a shortage of people working in certain fields that do not require a college education.,vocational education +libertarianism reduces the oppression of big government and gives more freedom to the pople,libertarianism +there is no need to subsidize stay at home dads because the public should not have to pay for the choice these men made to stay home.,stay-at-home dads +marriage is a solid foundation with which to build a family and it should be held as sacred always.,marriage +strict capital punishment brings justice and closure to the victim's family,capital punishment +some executives receive obscene remuneration payment in contrast to their workers who receive only very small rewards for their performance. so limits should be in place to be more fair,executive compensation +"wikipedia is not a reliable search engine because of the information exchange methodology they have, since anyone could place what they would like on that page",wikipedia +"judicial activism should not be limited as times have changed, circumstances are vastly different, than a reason why an initial law was enacted.",judicial activism +"cosmetic surgery is dangerous and unnecessary, and many providers are unethical.",cosmetic surgery +three-strike offenders are habitual criminals and should be treated as such,the three-strikes laws +the olympic games are too expensive and bad for host cities and their residents.,the olympic games +"to attract the best talent at the top, a high level of executive compensation is essential.",executive compensation +we should ban factory farming because it lead to the abuse of animals,factory farming +"safe spaces are vital to many, especially on campuses where the students that feel excluded or discriminated against have a safe haven to enable them to feel comfortable in continuing their education",safe spaces +foster care offers safety and shelter to children in need.,foster care +"missionary work is merely the propagation of christian beliefs under the guise of charity, and religion shouldn't be marketed as a commodity.",missionary work +selective killings are necessary to eliminate evil people in dangerous or unreachable areas,targeted killing +"Vocational schools are a more efficient form of secondary education as they skip the traditional liberal arts and general education courses of most universities, and instead focus on practical courses for a person's career.",vocational education +social media allows people to stay in touch with friends and relatives all over the world,social media +pride parades have now grown to the point where they are increasingly difficult to police and the scale of the events now need to be looked at to ensure the safety of all participants.,cancel pride parades +"Animals have rights, and we as custodians of nature have an obligation to them to protect them from this cruel and needless death",whaling +"school uniform is expensive and may mean families cannot afford other essentials after paying for uniform, or they may have to buy substandard uniform which opens children to discrimination.",the use of school uniform +if we don't ban whaling they will soon be almost extinct.,whaling +there is no difference between assisted suicide and being an accessory to murder. suicide is immoral and those that help should be punished.,assisted suicide +wikipedia is a valuable tool used by millions to acquire knowledge.,wikipedia +It is impossible to humanely kill a whale and no creature deserves such a painful and gruesome death.,whaling +Three strikes laws destroy families by taking away parents and children for the rest of their lives with no chance of parole.,the three-strikes laws +"marriage is an outdated institution for the benefit of the male population, therefore it should be abandoned.",marriage +"the flag is a symbol of the united states, our way of life, our freedom, or soldiers and deserves respect.",flag burning +economic sanctions only hurt the normal working class citizens,the use of economic sanctions +cosmetic surgery for minors is unnecessary and dangerous.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"embroyonic stem cell research paves the way for many vital medical breakthroughs, helping to fight debilitating diseases and the suffering caused by them.",embryonic stem cell research +the open source nature of wikipedia means anyone can add gibberish and falsehood in its contents thereby making it unreliable.,wikipedia +the uniformity of clothing creates a sense of belonging and a collective identity which encourages camaraderie between students and this allows for greater focus on studies,the use of school uniform +The data shows that states like California where three strikes laws have been implemented don't actually see decreases in crime after implementation.,the three-strikes laws +"the olympic games should not be banned, it provides hope and motivation for a physically positive purpose, and brings together every nation of the world",the olympic games +Excessive levels of pay for executives is deeply disproportionate when compared to the far smaller remuneration for the multitude of the workforce and compensation should be limited in line with a fairer split.,executive compensation +we shouldn't abandon the usage of school uniforms because they instill discipline and a consistent learning environment. there is less bullying and more cohesiveness.,the use of school uniform +we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it sets a bad precedence for those who come behind them and because it's a decision with a permanent outcome.,cosmetic surgery for minors +a zero-tolerance policy is the best way to crack down on unacceptable behavior before it gets out of hand.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"social media often shows people at their best and looking their best, this can lead to feelings of inadequacy for those viewing.",social media +why should the rich have access to a better defense than the poor? if everyone used the same level of defender it would make the justice system much fairer.,the use of public defenders +affirmative action is unfair on people who lose out on jobs because they are not a minority.,affirmative action +whale populations are depleted and need protecting,whaling +fast food provides minimal nutrition and is addictive with no health benefits so should be banned to preserve the health of the population.,fast food +this would insure that people have a legal representation regardless of the ability to hire a lawyer.,the use of public defenders +Three-strike laws disproportionately affect minorities in that they target low-impact street crime as opposed to high-impact white collar crimes.,the three-strikes laws +The death penalty is incompatible with human rights and human dignity,capital punishment +whaling is a form of inhumane hunting that causes environmental degradation.,whaling +"racial profiling allows for identifying known criminals that belong to certain minority groups, decreasing a vast number of potential suspects in a case.",racial profiling +women want to defend their country.they should be allowed to fight in a battle to support their country and its cause.,women in combat +Three strikes laws ruin young people's lives by preventing them from being accessing education and jobs that would pull them out of a life of crime by prolonging their time in jail during their formative years.,the three-strikes laws +foster care families don't really take care of the children and instead use them to earn extra income,foster care +"There cannot be a just retribution for mass murder, for example, but surely death sentence would be closer to justice than subsisting such a murderer till the end of his days at the taxpayer's expense.",capital punishment +"Many jobs, like airplane pilots and doctors, are tasked with they physical safety of hundred of others. Companies have an obligation to make sure people holding those positions are the most capable, which old age threatens.",retirement +"sometimes a cosmetic procedure is necessary in cases of disfigurement, and when this is addressed early, the chances of recovery and normalised existence are maximised.",cosmetic surgery for minors +the wealth of knowledge in wikipdia available to the public for free is too valuable to risk ever losing so it should be subsidized to ensure it continues.,wikipedia +we should adopt gender neutral terminology to prevent the continued stereotyping and discrimination of genders.,gender-neutral language +by subsidizing space exploration we can work toward colonizing other planets and reduce over population on earth.,space exploration +we should ban fast food because it has been shown to be nutrient poor and calorie high which has led to the obesity epidemic.,fast food +"flag burning is a right under freedom of protest, a right that should not be violated.",flag burning +minors cannot be trusted to make decisions about cosmetic surgery that may affect them adversely as they grow up.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"the pursuit of wealth and good fortune is one of the most basic rights we have. we should encourage those who better themselves and become well paid executives, not attempt to limit their pay.",executive compensation +autonomous cars could reduce the amount of human related errors during driving.,the development of autonomous cars +Safe spaces promote freedom of expression for marginalized groups.,safe spaces +"With the right safety precautions in place, nuclear weapons offer premium protection with little risk.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +missionary work tries to inflict other's beliefs onto people in more vulnerable circumstances.,missionary work +Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression,holocaust denial +libertarianism promotes self interest and not that of society as a whole,libertarianism +"look at the tragedies of numerous child stars, it is very rare a child actor doesn't face trouble and actually become successful adults.",the use of child actors +as long as missionaries do not exploit local populations and do not encourage discrimination they should be allowed to advertise their mythologies without infringing on others freedoms.,missionary work +"school prayers are a clear violation of the separation of church and state, and thus should be banned.",school prayer +too much money is paid to the top tier when the majority at the bottom are paid so poorly so we should limit executive compensation to re-balance this issue.,executive compensation +the blockade only hurts the people and not the government. it's the people who are suffering because of it,blockade of the gaza strip +"we shouldn't adopt libertarianism because we need lots of government to keep society in check. if we legalize everything, there will be chaos and nothing will get paid for because people will be stingy",libertarianism +television is a great medium and can provide educational and entertaining programming,television +"cosmetic surgery is expensive, a waste of resources, and gives people, especially young women, an impossible standard to live up to.",cosmetic surgery +"we should end affirmative action because it is no longer necessary. everyone has an equal chance of success now, it just depends on how hard each person is willing to commit themselves to reaching their goals.",affirmative action +"autonomous cars would alleviate driver errors like driving impaired, tired or preoccupied",the development of autonomous cars +we shouldn't end mandatory retirement because it makes way for the younger generation to take their place in the career world with a fresh view,retirement +"parents are not trained, qualified teachers and kids need to learn to socialize with other kids",homeschooling +factory farming allows the farmers to keep up with the growing food demand.,factory farming +"capital punishment is applied unfairly among the different races, so it should be replaced with a better form of punishment that treats everyone equally.",capital punishment +Telemarketing is a personal and interactive method of selling. It creates an immediate rapport with your prospective customers.,telemarketing +"animals are often kept in poor condition in zoos, with their freedom curtailed.",zoos +voting is so important. voter turnout would be much higher if compulsory voting was introduced.,compulsory voting +space exploration is invaluable because it may help us to find solutions for global warming or even planets that can sustain human life.,space exploration +some people may not even think about committing a crime until they are offered a deal which would entrap them. entrapment should not be allowed.,entrapment +intelligence test can show where people need to improve.,intelligence tests +for students that don’t learn well in a school environment the only option is homeschooling.,homeschooling +freedom of religion allows us to practice our religion and its customs and if that includes polygamy then we should be allowed to do it,polygamy +it is society's right to protect itself and arms are the best deterrent .,the right to keep and bear arms +"autonomous cars reduce the risk of human error, thus leading to safer roads.",the development of autonomous cars +School uniforms create a sense of community that is good for creating a unified and peaceful school.,the use of school uniform +A multiparty system is less likely to have gridlock because there are more parties that are willing to compromise.,multi-party system +mankind will eventually have to colonize space to avoid extinction. we should start working on it immediately,space exploration +an austerity regime unfairly hits hardest those least able to cope such as the poor and the sick,austerity regime +forcing people to vote is a violation of human rights,compulsory voting +ending the gaza strip blockade would allow more freedom of movement of people and goods which may allow a better standard of living for the gazan people.,blockade of the gaza strip +we should legalize cannabis for the people that are suffering from anxiety and illness because it is a more natural way to deal with these issues.,cannabis +judicial activism should be limited in order to keep personal opinions out of rulings,judicial activism +children do not get the social interaction from kids their own age if homeschooled.,homeschooling +autonomous cars free up human time and attention for other things.,the development of autonomous cars +We should close Guantanamo Bay detection camp as it is a known center of severe restrictive punishment and should not be allowed to continue in a civilized society.,guantanamo bay detention camp +wikipedia provides vital information quickly. subsidizing it guarantees that this can continue.,wikipedia +Legalizing prostitution would help fight against organized crime.,prostitution +the use of child actors should not be banned because there are many acting roles for children that would not otherwise be accurately portrayed,the use of child actors +zoos can not provide the amount of space that animals have in the wild,zoos +blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because it has caused many harms to gazans. peace will never happen until this is lifted.,blockade of the gaza strip +nuclear weapons are the most dangerous threat to the human existence. one we start using these other countries will follow suit and this will lead to killing massive amounts of life on earth.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should not cancel pride parades because people have a right to have a way to voice their sexual preferences,cancel pride parades +"we should ban them because it is a cult that expects members to pay lots of money to join, and if anyone tries to leave they make their life hell.",the church of scientology +executive compensation is the business of the company itself and is needed to be competitive to attract the best executives to run their company.,executive compensation +We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools as this is where young people learn what is right and wrong in society and this will help develop a better society.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"in reality, the church of scientology is a hugely profitable global racket that survives by intimidating members and critics in a mafia-like manner",the church of scientology +cosmetic surgery presents many health risks.,cosmetic surgery +we should adopt gender-neutral language to make sure everyone is included the way they want to be identified,gender-neutral language +there is no reason the blockade of the gaza strip should still be in effect. it's costing too much to innocent people.,blockade of the gaza strip +"outsiders should not come into other people's countries under the guise of missionary work, spreading their own ideals and beliefs.",missionary work +recent prominent cases (the hart and turpin families) highlight how some parents exploit homeschooling to hide their abuse. schools act as a safeguard by employing professionals who are trained to spot neglect.,homeschooling +"legalising the organ trade would be unethical. allowing people to buy and trade organs would place a burden on the poorest people, as they would feel pressure to sell their organs.",organ trade +zoos are a great way teach people about animals and how important they are,zoos +we should adopt a zero tolerance policy in schools to ensure that the students and parents alike take negative behavior and the consequences seriously.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +targeted killing runs the risk of innocent lives taken,targeted killing +priests and nuns should have a right to live normal lives without any need for celibacy vows,the vow of celibacy +free thinking for all should never be a crime.,holocaust denial +the blockade of the gaza strip ought to be ended because it is prohibiting people from living their lives,blockade of the gaza strip +we should not subsidize wikipedia because it has too many errors,wikipedia +foster care provides a caring environment for kids,foster care +vocational schools offer an excellent chance to develop some vital skills and careers in hands-on fields which don’t' require traditional four-year academic training.,vocational education +blockade of the gaza strip increases israel's security by restricting movement of terrorists from palestine into israel where they regularly committed terrorist acts.,blockade of the gaza strip +the three strikes law doesn't do anything to prevent or deter major crimes from occurring.,the three-strikes laws +Entrapment causes more criminals to be caught and taken off the streets.,entrapment +fast food should be banned as it is unhealthy and discourages people from cooking good balanced meals for themselves which leads to a poor diet and health problems.,fast food +adopting gender-neutral language would be pandering to the current trend which will soon pass and our language would be left devoid of definitions.,gender-neutral language +the school prayer should not be prohibited as it gives a sense of belonging and togetherness within the school environment,school prayer +assisted suicide allows for a person to die with dignity rather than go through a painful and dehumanizing process.,assisted suicide +"telemarketing has become a scourge on society with call centres set-up to cold call people using auto-dialers, resulting in people being harassed by silent calls when there is no call handler to talk to them",telemarketing +the abused have the right to have spaces where they can have tolerance and not suffer abuse,safe spaces +"It is now on record more children are sexually abused,physically and emotionally abused while under state care",foster care +nuclear weapons are dangerous and unnecessary,the abolition of nuclear weapons +Polygamy creates more economically stable relationships by allowing more people to shoulder the economic costs of a family and being able to fill in for each other in times of need.,polygamy +"we should ban the use of child actors as they are exposed to too much reality at too young of an age, which can have a bearing on them having a healthy lifestyle later in life.",the use of child actors +three-strikes laws reduce recidivism rates.,the three-strikes laws +affirmative action gives opportunities to those that have endured discrimination and have been denied opportunities due to their minority status.,affirmative action +"at many physical jobs, having someone past a certain age can become a liability and a mandatory retirement age will be a good leveling tactic.",retirement +some offenses are so minor that a three strikes law would cause a punishment much too harsh for the crime.,the three-strikes laws +autonomous cars have already caused multiple fatalities and are being used on public roads right now without being adequately tested. the makers are literally using human lives to beta test their products.,the development of autonomous cars +racial profiling is a tool for police to make crime solving faster. if the majority of certain crimes are committed by a specific race then that's simply where they need to focus,racial profiling +a zero-tolerance policy in school systems could put an end to the rampant spread of bullying which has increased the suicide rate among children.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"urbanization destroys green space, which has been shown to have a detrimental effect on human mental states.",fight urbanization +people will be forced to vote for a person they do not want to. they will just mark something and potentially effect the nation.,compulsory voting +intellectual property rights fuel innovation by creating incentives to invent,intellectual property rights +"Every system has its failings, but overall people involved in foster care are loving, devoted individuals with the children's best interests in mind.",foster care +no evidence has been found that zero tolerance policies deter bullying and violence in schools,zero-tolerance policy in schools +judicial activism can give proper justice to those when the law isn't completely clear,judicial activism +fast food has almost non nutritional value. it is full of bad unhealthy ingredients and is causing the rise in health problems and obesity in the nation.,fast food +legalizing organ trade would dehumanize poor people as they would be seen more like animals than people,organ trade +"Naturopathy operates by creating cultural followings that are militaristic in their hatred of science, which creates enclaves of increased disease and fatality.",naturopathy +"in certain circumstances it's impossible to detain highly dangerous individuals who pose a threat, the only option is targeted killing.",targeted killing +independent religious organisations should be free to solicit for new members if they do so in a fair and open manner.,missionary work +"there are many couples who are unable to have children but want to have children with their own genetic lineage. surrogacy within families, rather than using outsiders,would help keep family lineages going.",surrogacy +social media does not cause more harm than good because we now have the ability to stay connected to others like never before.,social media +private military companies are often run by former military men and women and provide a service that allows the military to concentrate on military operations.,private military companies +capital punishment has provided too many instances of unlawful convictions not being properly investigated with no comeback afterwards,capital punishment +there are many scam artists out there promoting naturopathy treatments that do not work and may harm you since they are not regulated.,naturopathy +affirmative action breeds further resentment toward groups of society that are or were the subject of discrimination. equal opportunity is the best approach,affirmative action +societies that operate under collectivism can achieve more,collectivism +cannabis can provide relief for a number of ailments without the side effects of regular medications.,cannabis +there is no reason for dying people to suffer unnecessarily,assisted suicide +"affirmative action is basically reverse racism, and racism in any form is wrong.",affirmative action +"even horrible and hateful speech must still count as free speech, or else we create a slippery slope.",holocaust denial +autonomous cars will allow people with long commutes to make better use of their time.,the development of autonomous cars +"naturopathy is unproven, junk science.",naturopathy +making the use of public defenders mandatory would increase the number of miscarriages of justice because good quality lawyers would not be attracted to a career as a defense lawyer,the use of public defenders +student loans should be subsidized to encourage young people to learn,student loans +foster care children feel less sense of belonging than those in long term homes.,foster care +Whaling is an important economical and cultural practice in some countries.,whaling +using guantanamo bay as a detention camp is no longer necessary. it is expensive and most of the prisoners can be housed in federal prisons in the states.,guantanamo bay detention camp +fast food has proven unhealthy for many people and is a cause of obesity in the united states.,fast food +killing targets reduces collateral deaths from widescale strikes.,targeted killing +the conditions in factory farms are disgusting and inhumane. animals should be provided with more space to allow them to live more natural and happy lives.,factory farming +we should abolish safe spaces because people pick and choose whom can use them and that is not right,safe spaces +autonomous cars will not get distracted or tired like their human operated counterparts.,the development of autonomous cars +mandatory retirement should be required in order to bring in new blood with new ideas and concepts,retirement +subsidizing wikipedia would allow for more accurate content and would allow viable usage for research while maintaining false information is not used.,wikipedia +school uniforms can provide a sense of community to students that can bolster learning and should not be abandoned,the use of school uniform +autonomous cars would eliminate drunk and distracted drivers.,the development of autonomous cars +people love in many different ways and who has the right to say how many people someone can love and be with.,polygamy +"the right to bear arms has become outdated. it was written so citizens could form a militia to protect themselves against tyranny, which no longer applies in today's world.",the right to keep and bear arms +autonomous cars will be essential for people with medical problems limiting their ability to drive.,the development of autonomous cars +the olympic games can bring tourism and and economic growth to a region,the olympic games +school uniforms are expensive to buy,the use of school uniform +"Even if the government doesn't gain influence over the reported news, the perception that it does will increase public distrust and prevent journalists from doing their job.",journalism +flag burning should not be banned because everyone has a right to the freedom to express their political views.,flag burning +intelligence testing can result in a child being labeled as gifted. as such they would under go more stress and higher expectations which can be difficult to deal with at a young age.,intelligence tests +this is too important an event in history to be able to be debated. it happened and to say it didn't shows an overwhelming hatred for all the people that were murdered. criminalising denial should remain.,holocaust denial +some people who have been in horrible accidents can reap great benefits from cosmetic surgery. why would you want to deprive them of that?,cosmetic surgery +gender-neutral language is not necessary and will confuse people.,gender-neutral language +"the blockade has continued for far too long, and is preventing innocent people from obtaining the aid that they desperately need",blockade of the gaza strip +people need multiple parties to chose from so they can find something closer to their own values.,multi-party system +autonomous cars will help people be more productive.,the development of autonomous cars +freedom of religion means children should be able to pray where they want to.,school prayer +we need affirmative action because discrimination of certain groups still exist.,affirmative action +surrogacy dehumanizes the baby by making children commodities instead of human,surrogacy +in secular schools there can be multiple religions so it would be unfair to ask children of any other religion to participate in a school prayer that bears no relation to their own religion.,school prayer +autonomous cars eliminate the hazards of driving distracted and drunk driving. removing these hazards from our roadways will make us all safer.,the development of autonomous cars +killing with out trial by law is wrong,targeted killing +"we should subsidize stay at home parents regardless of gender, equal rights are paramount to an equal and fair society so stay at home dad's should not be excluded by gender",stay-at-home dads +embryonic research has proven effective in finding cures for many diseases such as cancer.,embryonic stem cell research +"legalizing recreational marijuana will add billions to the economy, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and save limited police resources",cannabis +surrogacy should be banned because often times the mother develops an emotional attachment to the baby yet she has no rights regarding her child.,surrogacy +"missionary work helps educate and raise people out of poverty, creating projects that do lasting good.",missionary work +"School uniforms help put the kids in a mindset of learning, thus heightening their attentiveness in class.",the use of school uniform +children are too immature to handle the fame that comes along with being a celebrity and end up leading very hard lives because of that.,the use of child actors +"we cannot place barriers to any occupation due to gender, there are many women that are capable and effective military personnel",women in combat +"foster care allows a child the chance of a loving family and possible permanence, increasing his or her chances of success and school and eventually their career.",foster care +the medical community is gradually accepting that there is evidence that naturopathy is helping people so it should not be banned for fear of missing better treatments and outcomes.,naturopathy +"With genders now being more equal than ever, and gender neutrality growing exponentially the old gendered language is just a historic anachronism.",gender-neutral language +people should be free to choose what they want and how they want to eat.,fast food +nuclear weapons provide us security in times of war.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +parents should be given the choice to provide homeschooling if they want to and this is often the only option in cases of severe bullying in a school environment.,homeschooling +natural remedies in regards to homeopathic practices can provide natural healing without chemicals or other dangers.,homeopathy +"everyone should be free to express themselves, even if their sentiments are considered offensive",holocaust denial +if someone comes up with a cool idea or invention it’s not fair for someone else to be able to steal it,intellectual property rights +there is no evidence that capital punishment stops crimes,capital punishment +Targeted killing has many civilian casualties that do not deserve to die. It's not worth the destruction and shattered lives to kill a few enemies. Technology can do better these days.,targeted killing +"homeschooling causes stunted social skills in children, creating larger problems for them as adults",homeschooling +"globally, over 1 million people die a year in car crashes. to be able to have self driving safe cars that save that many lives a year would be outstanding. robots and self driving cars are the future.",the development of autonomous cars +stay-at-home dads should be given subsidies since they are nurturing our future,stay-at-home dads +surrogacy is a selfless act that benefits those who are unable to have children of their own. it should be allowed as long as all risks are understood.,surrogacy +"space exploration is a drain on public funds, money could instead be spent on health care or education.",space exploration +collectivism can erode personal freedoms in a way that is irreversible,collectivism +gender-neutral language adheres to the equality that is often avoided with assumption of one gender being more relevant than the other.,gender-neutral language +"The population is getting older as birth rates amongst younger generations decline, thus the economy is going to need to rely on an older workforce in order to continue to produce growth at the same level.",retirement +"if organ trade is legal, poorer people will be very unlikely to receive transplants as there will be less organs available to those who can not pay",organ trade +"Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.",naturopathy +"Nations should always act in their own best interests, and having Nuclear weapons guarantees a modicum of security and clout on the international stage.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Death penalty is an inhumane, unjust, unnecessary, and inefficient measure.",capital punishment +foster care is open to children who have been lacking love from their parents. they are nurtured and given love by people who have a lot to offer,foster care +"human cloning can enable scientific research into genetic disorders, possibly paving the way for life-saving breakthroughs.",human cloning +legalizing marijuana will free up police resources because instead of arresting people for pot police would focus on more serious crimes,cannabis +a school uniform would allow students to go to school simply to learn rather than thinking that school is a fashion show. it is healthy to promote learning and conformity.,the use of school uniform +homeopathy is dangerous because its not regulated.,homeopathy +sex selection interferes with the natural balance of nature and justifies sexist choices. it should not be allowed.,sex selection +the church of scientology should be banned because it encourages its believers to undergo traumatic events which can be damaging to those individuals.,the church of scientology +"women in combat are a distraction, as a man's natural instinct is to protect a female. the male soldiers wouldn't be able to effectively do their jobs.",women in combat +its not fair to entice honest citizens into committing crimes.,entrapment +missionaries often provide volunteer services to under served communities,missionary work +"the blockade has left a majority of the population unemployed, humanitarian assistance has been unable to reach the people and resources like fuel have been decreased to a dire level.",blockade of the gaza strip +pride parades help promote a diversity of lifestyle options & thinking,cancel pride parades +public defenders for everyone ensure every defendant gets a fair representation. it evens the playing field despite income or situation.,the use of public defenders +multi-party systems have more plurality of thinking and are more democratic,multi-party system +zoos are places where they physically abuse animals and it is our duty to protect them,zoos +"Vocational education helps keep young adults in school, off the streets, and out of trouble.",vocational education +more political parties allow us to have more options to choose and more plurality of thought,multi-party system +minors are not mature enough to opt for cosmetic surgery and there is concern that they could later have regrets.,cosmetic surgery for minors +sale of cannabis should not be legalized because it is a dangerous drug and as such is a public health concern,cannabis +flag burning is an unnecessary gesture that only serves to be divisive,flag burning +"We should not fight urbanization because it creates more jobs, more jobs more incomes",fight urbanization +judicial activism should be limited if judges are biased and rule on their own beliefs and its not in the interest of the country or needs of modern day society,judicial activism +payday loans encourage people to take on more debt than they can reasonably afford.,payday loans +embryonic stem cell research has saved and improved many lives that could not have been helped otherwise. with further financial support more could be achieved.,embryonic stem cell research +factory farming provides a faster mass production of food and gives us a way to feed more people than we would if we banned it. there will be less hunger in the world so we shouldn't ban it.,factory farming +"the church of scientology has every right to exist as a religious organization than any other, even if people don't agree with their teachings.",the church of scientology +People will hunt whales into extinction if they are given the opportunity.,whaling +"many religions allow and even promote polygamy, by making it illegal we are restricting the fundamental right of freedom of religion, because we have a legal system based upon one religion.",polygamy +marriage is an out-dated patriarchal system of female ownership that has no place in a modern equal society.,marriage +pride parades enable people that are lgbtq to express themselves and come together in a safe environment.,cancel pride parades +"pride parades are harmless. if you don't agree with their stance that is fine, but allowing them to show their pride isn't causing any negatives at all.",cancel pride parades +public defenders are important to upholding our individual rights,the use of public defenders +"It is the right of every good citizen to protect themselves and their families from criminals and evil tyrants, being allowed to keep and bear arms is an integral part of achieving this.",the right to keep and bear arms +free speech should never be a criminal offense.,holocaust denial +"capital punishment provides a more effective deterrent that simple fines, penalties or light sentences in prison.",capital punishment +driverless cars would make the lives of people who are medically unable to drive much easier because they wouldn’t have to rely on someone else for their transport.,the development of autonomous cars +marriage is an outdated tradition that does not account for our changing society.,marriage +subsidies can make journalists biased towards the companies subsidising them,journalism +the costs of an austerity regime is too high and would destroy the economy. unemployment rates would surge as spending decreases leading to economic destruction.,austerity regime +"whaling is a cruel, unnecessary practice that endangers the populations of many species of marine life",whaling +Zoos have breeding programs which has brought many animals back from the brink of extinction.,zoos +school uniforms show pride and community and provide fewer distractions from learning.,the use of school uniform +"if we abolished the right to bear arms then there would be fewer violent incidents that kill innocent civilians for example, the manchester shootings.",the right to keep and bear arms +urbanization is one of the causes of climate change,fight urbanization +"a democratic and free society is said to respect bodily autonomy, therefore we should have the right to do what we want with our organs, including using them in a legal organ trade",organ trade +economic sanctions are an effective way to put pressure on countries that are doing wrong,the use of economic sanctions +we need to abolish intellectual property rights and let people innovate and create without having to worry about who owns what,intellectual property rights +economic sanctions are controversial and punish primarily innocent and poor people who are living on a day-to-day basis to get something to eat,the use of economic sanctions +we should never have foreign policy that aims to kill. we should aim to capture and legitimately take them to trial.,targeted killing +factory farming is a cheaper way to produce large quantities of food,factory farming +nuclear weapons deter wars between large countries because they are afraid about what might be used against them,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Mandatory retirement allows there to be enough jobs for the next generation, which is more important since these are people who don't have family to rely on and are only starting to build their lives.",retirement +Factory farming mistreats animals and doesn't care for the quality. It's only an industry interested in profit making and could thus lead to people getting diseases from badly raised cattle,factory farming +everyone has the right to alter their bodies or appearances in which ever way makes them feel comfortable and at ease.,cosmetic surgery +"the legality of marriage helps with health care and government benefits,",marriage +the olympic games are an unnecessary competition that stokes up nationism and xenophobia whilst being a front for international fraud and corruption.,the olympic games +economic sanctions are an important and valuable tool in international relations with countries. they are a diplomatic option that can be used to solve problems without military conflict.,the use of economic sanctions +"some women, through no fault of their own, are incapable of being biological mothers - surrogacy gives them the chance of such an incredible experience.",surrogacy +school uniforms are too costly for some parents,the use of school uniform +targeted killing often results in the death of innocent citizens and is unnecessary when arrest and trial actually provide a better platform to ensure people answer to their crimes,targeted killing +safe spaces foster isolation and retreat from the rest of society and they do nothing to address underlying safety issues.,safe spaces +racial profiling only hurts minorities and gives them a stronger feeling of resentment towards authorities,racial profiling +with today's epidemic of obesity it is essential that we ban fast food.,fast food +television should be abandoned because we are becoming addicted to it and it is nothing but trash and smut all the time.,television +whaling is cruel and unnecessary; it should be banned.,whaling +We should subsidize Wikipedia to ensure that it is properly maintained and impartial as it is such a valuable global resource.,wikipedia +"we should not stop the development of autonomous cars because they can help with people that can't or don't drive and they won't drive drunk, tired or on drugs",the development of autonomous cars +sex selection makes it easier for families to plan when having children.,sex selection +homeopathy lacks scientific evidence and may be more counterproductive than beneficial for people,homeopathy +"foster care provides children with much-needed stability and security, and foster parents do an excellent job of bringing these children up in a family environment",foster care +"embryonic stem cell research can create significant, life saving advancements in medicine.",embryonic stem cell research +we should abandon the use of school uniform because it limits kids the freedom of expressing themselves,the use of school uniform +"for some people, payday loans are the only option and taking them away would result in people resorting to illegal actions to obtain money instead.",payday loans +"whaling is carried out in an indiscrimate and inhumane manner, driving certain species to the brink of extinction.",whaling +sex selection allows people to play god and can create an imbalance between sexes in the population as a whole,sex selection +many innocent people lost their lives in the holocaust. denying it happened is an insult to their families and the survivors.,holocaust denial +"our schools should be safe for our children to attend, so there must be zero-tolerance for those who make them unsafe.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +subsidizing stay-at-home dads would make men lazy and disinterested in working,stay-at-home dads +telemarketing interfers with people's lives and takes advantage of the weak members of society because the callers lie to them and take their money under false pretenses.,telemarketing +Child actors are fine to use as long as there is a responsible adult watching them.,the use of child actors +wikipedia should not be subsidized as it is easily manipulated to contain incorrect information which can spread quickly and not accurate,wikipedia +factory farming is a cost effective method of food production which allows everyone to access expensive foods at a better price,factory farming +organ trade will give organs to those who sometimes will wait years for a match,organ trade +being forced to do anything inhibits freedom.,compulsory voting +"television allows people to spend time together, enjoying a show or movie and being able to enjoy a shared pastime regardless of weather and physical restrictions.",television +marriage brings stability to the family unit which children need to develop into proper citizens of a society.,marriage +there is nothing wrong with using technology to help people in the stock market who make large orders process them automatically in a slower process. it allows use to use electronic trading today.,algorithmic trading +"Forcing a person to retire solely because he or she has reached a certain arbitrary age is no different from denying a person a job because of sex, race or religion",retirement +autonomous cars can make enable people with disabilities or visual impairments to lead a more independent life.,the development of autonomous cars +compulsory voting will improve voter turn out and ensure that everyone is fairly represented.,compulsory voting +we should ban naturopathy because it is a topic without a lot of scientific backing or research to prove it's usefulness.,naturopathy +"the supreme court held in 2008 that guantanamo does not provide the detainees with the constitutionally required access to, or suitable substitute to, a court trial, meaning they are held there illegally",guantanamo bay detention camp +judicial activism undermines the rule of law,judicial activism +"it was a horrible, tragic event, the worst this world has ever seen. we need to learn from history and if it is denied, it opens the door for it to happen again if people don't believe it ever happened.",holocaust denial +telemarketers are a nuisance and waste our valuable time.,telemarketing +there are thousands of people waiting desperately for organs.,organ trade +"telemarketing is an invasion of privacy, especially when they call at late hours, during meals and/or repetitively even after asking for the call to stop.",telemarketing +We should subsidize vocational education because these skills are essential to the economy.,vocational education +we should not ban cosmetic surgery for minors because some minors do need some sort of surgery to improve their lifestyle such as cleft palate,cosmetic surgery for minors +to profile someone as a potential criminal using just their race is clearly a racist practice,racial profiling +payday loans are discriminatory. they are only served to poor people at a high rate which perpetuate their continuous poverty,payday loans +for multiple reasons the right of intellectual property should not be abolished since it gives others the participation of making their intellect known and putting it into practice in various activities,intellectual property rights +"people have the right to decide how they vote and even if they want to vote. compulsory voting is one step away from the government having total control over everything we do, what would the next step be?",compulsory voting +the blockade is necessary in order to protect sovereignty.,blockade of the gaza strip +Creating such a secluded environment for this detention camp has encouraged and legitimized unlawful and immoral behaviour on the part of the soldiers in charge of the detainees.,guantanamo bay detention camp +Legalizing marijuana would end the costly enforcement of marijuana laws and free up police resources which could focus on more serious crimes.,cannabis +"we should ban algorithmic trading because when technology makes all the decisions, there is no human element left and that is a problem when dealing with money. the algorithms may miss great opportunities",algorithmic trading +"denying the holocaust is no different than denying a creator or evolution. people are entitled to their belief in the matter, even when presented with evidence to the contrary",holocaust denial +cosmetic surgery carries unnecessary risk and takes resources away from healing actual illnesses.,cosmetic surgery +we should limit executive compensation because it is not fair because most of the success and profit brought and was done by people that are below them,executive compensation +"top salaries and compensation packages are at a level set by market economics and supply/demand considerations - capping this is against the capitalist model, and is not in the interest of stakeholders.",executive compensation +it is against basic freedom rights to impose atheism upon everybody,atheism +polygamy should be allowed as people have the right to live their lives according to their own beliefs.,polygamy +vocational education should not be subsided because everyone who wants to go college should be given the opportunity to do so. most colleges are not subsidized.,vocational education +"a child is still growing, physically and mentally, cosmetic surgery should not be considered until they are an adult and able to make these decisions",cosmetic surgery for minors +guantanamo bay is a gross violation of international humans rights law and has no place in a civilized country's jurisprudence process.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"there should be zero tolerance to prevent such things from happening, like bullying.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +austerity regime is necessary to fix financial issues in a country when all other options of reducing their debt haven't worked.,austerity regime +banning telemarketing would cause a lot of people to lose their jobs,telemarketing +legalising prostitution will ensure that prostitutes are safer and feel able to report crimes such as rape. it will also give them better access to condoms and health checks.,prostitution +the vow of celibacy is outdated and causes many potential candidates for the priesthood to abandon or avoid their ambition of joining the church or to seek unhealthy outlets for their urges.,the vow of celibacy +whaling is still very useful for scientific purposes.,whaling +intelligence tests provide useful metrics about people,intelligence tests +it's the parents' decision whether a child acts,the use of child actors +a child's body is still developing and the faults that a child sees in themselves may resolve when they're an adult,cosmetic surgery for minors +We should not subsidize stay at home dads since women have never been subsidized to stay home with their children. It's up to the couple to decide if they can afford to have a parent stay home.,stay-at-home dads +"Right now people can essentially pay their way out of jail by hiring a fancy lawyer, if everyone has to use public defenders the rich and poor will be on a more even playing field.",the use of public defenders +kids need to be able to show creativity and uniforms limit them from doing that.,the use of school uniform +guantanamo bay provides intelligence information that may crack terrorist cells and prevent future attacks.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"embryonic stem cell research has the potential to treat, if not cure, severe diseases that affect thousands of our population.",embryonic stem cell research +social media is a quick and easy way for businesses to provide information and support to their customers,social media +"we should abandon television, it enables a sedentary lifestyle of sitting watching a screen rather than living life",television +we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it can cause life threatening infections,cosmetic surgery for minors +"Aside from the obvious harmful financial impacts of payday loans, these loans have also been shown to have hugely detrimental impacts on mental health and well-being of loan recipients.",payday loans +libertarianism should not be adopted as rules are needed to ensure law and order and the continued status quo.,libertarianism +legalised sex selection will cause a damaging shift in the usual 50:50 demographic split between men and women,sex selection +Technologies developed for space exploration have lead to the development of other very valuable technologies.,space exploration +capital punishment helps deter serious crime.,capital punishment +libertarianism is the best political party that is fair and impartial and moderate and should be adopted by all.,libertarianism +"children have a right to bodily autonomy just like adults, and banning cosmetic surgery is a violation of this freedom of expression.",cosmetic surgery for minors +it can lead to a gender imbalance in society,sex selection +subsidizing would increase media bias,journalism +we should not legalize polygamy as it threatens the sanctity of marriage.,polygamy +polygamist families have more help and support raising children.,polygamy +"foster care within a loving family can benefit a child that has experienced hardships in their life, teaching them what it is like to be cared for and loved.",foster care +libertarianism promotes self interest and does not consider the needs of society as a whole,libertarianism +"guantanamo bay has housed too many prisoners unjustly, the majority of whom were released without charge.",guantanamo bay detention camp +we should not abolish this because t helps people that may have mental disorders to be able to study in college but have somewhere to go if it gets to much.,safe spaces +missionary work is usually not beneficial and only puts people in danger,missionary work +surrogacy leads to the exploitation of women in third world countries,surrogacy +we shouldn't adopt atheism because it can lead to emotional and mental issues because you will feel overwhelmed with life without any higher power to comfort you,atheism +"School prayer is divisive and requires children to either support religion without question or be treated as different if they do not wish to attend, which marks people out by their differences at an early age.",school prayer +homeopathy has no basis in science and could lead people away from truly effective treatment methods,homeopathy +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned as they are not mature enough to make informed decisions that are life lasting.,cosmetic surgery for minors +fast food provides convenience for people who don't have time and can offer healthy choices.,fast food +The blockade fuels international disagreement with Israel which undermines its diplomatic position.,blockade of the gaza strip +denying the holocaust is denying the life and death of millions of people. there is no rational excuse for allowing something like this to be allowed.,holocaust denial +entrapment can end with the wrong person arrested,entrapment +"Affirmative action exposes people - at school and in the workplace - to a variety of cultures and ideas that are different from their own, thereby encouraging more tolerant communities.",affirmative action +uniforms are necessary in schools because the focus should not be placed on the clothes kids wear instead of on schoolwork,the use of school uniform +we should subsidize stay-at-home dads because it helps support gender equality and gets more women into the workforce.,stay-at-home dads +space mining could help us find valuable minerals that are useful,space exploration +embryonic stem cell research has the potential to open up a whole new field of healthcare and medicine,embryonic stem cell research +we should subsidize wikipedia because it is an online encyclopedia that can be updated with new information instantly,wikipedia +"capital punishment is a massive transgression of the dignity of life, which should have no exceptions.",capital punishment +"space exploration encourages inventions beneficial to our everyday lives, as well as economic stimulation.",space exploration +"the three strike law could potentially cause young people who commit crime ending up spending their whole lives in jail, when they could have been rehabilitated.",the three-strikes laws +the right to keep and bear arms is a constitutional right and provides comfort and safety for families who use them responsibly.,the right to keep and bear arms +algorithmic trading save traders time and should be encouraged not banned,algorithmic trading +gender-neutral language is totally unecessary in modern society that recognises role-equality in all areas of life - it merely brings attention to itself and creates resentment about 'political correctness'.,gender-neutral language +targeted killing is a tool to prevent mass injuries by taking out one particular target,targeted killing +"We should not ban whaling because it is important to many aboriginal cultures in the arctic, and it is wrong for the governments of countries like Canada and Russia to oppress those peoples.",whaling +holocaust denial should not be a criminal offense because people can believe whatever they want.,holocaust denial +blockage of the gaza strip restricts the free movement of innocent people,blockade of the gaza strip +homeopathy if not used correctly for many ailments could make them worse.,homeopathy +"marriage is an outdated, patriarchal and historically religious institution which has no place in a contemporary secular society.",marriage +allow assisted suicide could allow unscrupulous people to become serial killers,assisted suicide +it is important for people living in more remote areas where the police can not arrive quickly to be able to protect their families and property,the right to keep and bear arms +the parades are too sexual in manner and offend many people.,cancel pride parades +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons as the destruction that would be caused by their use in a war would be devastating for the countries targeted.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"it was found that 80% of adults who had been placed in Foster Care as children, were doing poorly, with a quarter to one third becoming homeless or living below the poverty level.",foster care +minors should be able to make decisions to have cosmetic surgery if it will help their self-confidence.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the guantanamo bay detention camp treats its prisoners inhumanely; therefore it should be closed.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"Targeted killing surgically removes enemy actors with no collateral damage, it must be continued.",targeted killing +"social media causes inactivity, social isolation, problems with self-esteem and focus, and, in extreme cases, suicide.",social media +cosmetic surgery has too many risks of something going wrong compared to the benefit of looking more aesthetically pleasing.,cosmetic surgery +Legalizing cannabis would eliminate the criminal components and violence which the present system encourages.,cannabis +"the three-strikes law should be abolished because it is not fair to use this criteria over like a 50-60 year period, but should have more definition to make the law more fair.",the three-strikes laws +entrapment is a disgusting way to trick someone into doing something they normally wouldn't do.,entrapment +children should learn the rules and consequences of doing something serious which a zero-tolerance policy exemplifies,zero-tolerance policy in schools +cannabis ie marijuana has been a recreational drug for centuries. it has not caused harm to those using it. adults should be able to use it just as they can drink alcohol,cannabis +racial profiling only adds to the polarizing racism our country is experiencing at the moment.,racial profiling +"Unlike orphanages in which siblings can largely stay together with the hope of being adopted together, the foster care splits siblings up based on available homes and does very little to try and reunite families.",foster care +we should ban the use of child actors because it forces them to grow up too quick and could damage them when they get older.,the use of child actors +"Collectivism as a philosophy has historically been used to commit atrocities and silence political dissent against oppressive regimes, such as in the case of Stalin's USSR.",collectivism +targeted killing should not be banned as it allows for those who are causing unrest and wars to be removed and bring about resolution with minimum loss of life.,targeted killing +"telemarketing is the worst possible thing in the world , companies are calling you day and night with their advertisements and products that you don't really need.",telemarketing +"affirmative action can lead to people who are less qualified getting positions they would otherwise not be able to achieve,",affirmative action +"turn out figures are unacceptably low, we need to motivate people to be active voters for a representative democracy",compulsory voting +payday loans only promote more economic devastation for low=income earners and should be banned.,payday loans +"Israeli sanctions have inspired individuals around the world to sanction Israel through the BDS movement, creating more suffering overall.",blockade of the gaza strip +"pay is the primary motivational factor for executive level employees, thus executive compensation should not be capped as it would affect their performance.",executive compensation +Nuclear weapons provide a deterrent for starting a major conflict.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +Gun ownership only breeds more violence. Guns sold on the consumer market today are inexcusably far too powerful for mere self-defense purposes.,the right to keep and bear arms +we should ban factory farming because of the horrible conditions for these poor animals.,factory farming +telemarketing is nothing but a nuisance and are a vehicle for scams,telemarketing +naturopathy is known to be ineffective and can be dangerous,naturopathy +"School uniforms are easier to enforce consistently and equitably than school dress codes, which makes them less sexist.",the use of school uniform +algorithmic trading produces better and more predictable results than conventional trading,algorithmic trading +surrogacy should be banned because it doesn't give the actual mother the chance to bond with her baby.,surrogacy +we should prohibit women in combat because it would be distracting for the men who would feel the need to protect them during battles.,women in combat +Intelligence tests are merely a tool in the toolbox which increase available information for anyone who uses them.,intelligence tests +we should legalize polygamy because it may stop people who go on to take part in sexual crimes because they arent able to go elsewhere,polygamy +"the emotional stress can create issues for the woman carrying the child, forming a natural bond that will be dire when the separate of the child is taken from her and never to be returned.",surrogacy +"we should not ban a food simply because it is quick to buy! we can tax or ban the harmful components like saturated fat, and actually target the issue rather than indiscriminately target the convenience.",fast food +we shouldn't abolish zoos because they attract visitors and money to be able to put back into the zoo for animal feed and vet bills,zoos +companies invest millions in research and development if other entities are able to use such ideas without prior investment then it's deeply unfair to the companies who developed the ideas.,intellectual property rights +"school uniforms do not allow children to self-express, denying them the right to individuality and creativity.",the use of school uniform +animals in cages without freedom is just wrong and zoos should never exist.,zoos +intelligence tests boxes kids into stereotypes which can hurt their self esteem.,intelligence tests +A zero tolerance policy in schools would make the schools safer for both faculty and students.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +algorithmic trading allows computers to make predictions based on far more data than a human could handle. this means that more money is likely to be made for share holders.,algorithmic trading +homeschooling should not be banned because people thrive in different environments and there are regulations and record keeping which ensure that children are keeping up with their grade level.,homeschooling +"prayer in schools should be prohibited, at least in public school as it is a violation of the separation of church and state.",school prayer +payday loans should not be banned as they provide a means for someone needed a quick loan.,payday loans +entrapment is a valid tactic to remove criminal offenders from the streets,entrapment +payday loans are ineffective and make people go deeper into debt,payday loans +private military companies give rise to some unethical practices as they are not under the same scrutiny as government military.,private military companies +pride parades bring negative attention to the lgbt community and should be stopped,cancel pride parades +affirmative action ensures minorities are not overlooked,affirmative action +social media brings family living far away closer together,social media +Human cloning is a way of advancing science enough to prevent inherited genetic conditions and cure many life threatening diseases.,human cloning +foster care can help the child get the support they need,foster care +racial profiling is needed in certain circumstances to keep our nation safe from would-be terrorists,racial profiling +child actors miss out on socialization with kids their own age and fall behind in school,the use of child actors +collectivism is a natural way to protect and prosper as a society,collectivism +"people have the right to decline counsel, if they so choose. public defenders are already overworked, which causes them to unintentionally do an incompetent job in their clients' defense",the use of public defenders +foster care can bring hope to children that are left with no family to love and support them.,foster care +adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way.,gender-neutral language +tradition lasts for many generations for a good reason - it would be an insult to our ancestors to throw out this practice just for the sake of change.,the vow of celibacy +by having nuclear weapons the world has managed to avoid a major war. they act as an insurance policy.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +cosmetic surgery can cause medical problems in the long run,cosmetic surgery +women are just as capable as men at performing well in combat situations,women in combat +polygamy as it is currently practice often exploits young women.,polygamy +marriage strengthens families by showing the couples' commitment to each other and their future,marriage +"this is a horrible way to treat animals. they should not be caged in tiny areas, unable to move. this is cruel.",factory farming +if the wife is the breadwinner then it's only fair we support fathers who chose to raise their children.,stay-at-home dads +the flag represents everything that's great about this nation; burning it is completely disrespectful to our nation.,flag burning +cosmetic surgery can make a huge difference to those who have self-esteem problems due to their appearance.,cosmetic surgery +"Countries that target another country's leader to kill should be banned. Target killing is just another term for murder and murder is illegal,",targeted killing +some children do not adapt well to the school environment and need the one on one support that homeschooling can provide,homeschooling +school uniforms can be costly and difficult for some families to afford.,the use of school uniform +we need intellectual property rights to protect those who have invested so much in research and technology to develop new things.,intellectual property rights +autonomous cars will give people more free time during their commute possibly leading to more productivity,the development of autonomous cars +school uniforms should be mandatory as they are relatively cheap to buy now and it stops peer pressure on low income families to buy the latest designer clothing,the use of school uniform +assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because we cannot kill human beings simply because they have problems.,assisted suicide +"the olympic games are a giant waste of taxpayer money, and the buildings used in the games are not used by the host country after the games are over.",the olympic games +wikipedia is the internet's greatest repository of knowledge and should be publicly supported in order to continue its mission.,wikipedia +entrapment can sometimes put an otherwise well-behaved citizen in an unfair and high pressure position.,entrapment +we should prohibit flag burning because it disrespect those that fought (and died) for our country,flag burning +collectivism can destroy individuality and can cause people to be singled out in a bad way.,collectivism +wikipedia is a great source of information and encourages learning.,wikipedia +"sex selection is unethical, it shouldn't matter if the baby is born a boy or a girl, as long as the baby is healthy that's all what matters. parents shouldn't be acting like god",sex selection +the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely.,the vow of celibacy +"autonomous cars are basically giant moving robots, so if anything goes wrong with the computer system, the car could hurt or kill people.",the development of autonomous cars +"school uniforms are an added expense for parents, especially where schools extort their price or force parents to purchase them from only selected suppliers.",the use of school uniform +Freedom of religion is essential to our American way so we should not ban any religion even if we don't agree with them,the church of scientology +nuclear weapons are destructive and unnecessary,the abolition of nuclear weapons +mandatory retirement is not fair for those who are actually more than capable to carry on with their jobs,retirement +nuclear weapons keep us safe without ever having to actually use them. ridding us of them would leave ourselves open to attack in other ways. best to keep them,the abolition of nuclear weapons +holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it would be an infringement of the right to free speech,holocaust denial +Surrogacy enables families who are unable to have their own children a way to realize their dreams of having a family.,surrogacy +there is an increase in anti-social behaviour and lack of respect among schoolchildren these days so a zero-tolerance policy will quickly teach them to respect the rule and people in general,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"cannabis has many dangerous side effects, including hallucinations and respiratory issues.",cannabis +"women have proven they are equally able to cope physically , mentally and emotionally in combat",women in combat +we need to keep guantanamo bay detention camp open as we need a place to keep the worst of the worst criminals and not place them in other countries where they could cause harm to others.,guantanamo bay detention camp +foster care is the only chance some children have for a safe and stable home environment.,foster care +judicial activism is an abuse of power,judicial activism +"guantanamo bay detection camp has proven to be effective in dealing with modern terrorism, so we should be happy to keep it",guantanamo bay detention camp +payday loans should be banned because most people who take out these loans have a hard time paying them back due to the high interest. loan sharks can take advantage of people.,payday loans +everyone should have the right to do what they wish with their own bodies.,cosmetic surgery for minors +it's only a flag and simply a protest when it's burned by people who feel they cannot otherwise make their voices heard.,flag burning +"subsidizing wikipedia would enable better moderation of the platform, more efficiently taking action against malicious editing and curbing the flow of fake news.",wikipedia +we should not oppose collectivism because a united voice is much stronger than a single opinion.,collectivism +prostitution can be regulated and made safe if it was legalized.,prostitution +intelligence tests can prevent someone from pursuing their passion which they may be able to achieve with hard work,intelligence tests +affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded.,affirmative action +homeopathy could help relieve minor ailments and also prevent future complications,homeopathy +we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy.,the vow of celibacy +"intellectual property rights should be protected, as intellectual property is the same as physical property.",intellectual property rights +human cloning should be banned because the ethical problems it creates are too difficult to overcome,human cloning +citizens should have the right to protect themselves anyway they see fit,the right to keep and bear arms +the athletes who participate in the olympic games are positive role models for our children and young people.,the olympic games +the period of calm reflection that occurs during school prayer helps to promote a good atmosphere for study and learning,school prayer +capital punishment is necessary so that the punishment fits the crime when a serious crime is committed,capital punishment +the olympic games are the one event that can bring all countries together in unity and should never be abolished.,the olympic games +"assisted suicide should not be a crime. if someone is suffering on a daily basis from something that they are going to die from anyway, they should be allowed to die on their own terms.",assisted suicide +"fast food is the prime contributor to obesity, which is the leading factor in most major illnesses.",fast food +the church of scientology should be left alone to practice their beliefs just like all other religions. being controversial is not a reason to ban the organization.,the church of scientology +"Foster care children may have many adverse outcomes that persist throughout childhood, such as poor peer relationships, behavioral problems, or other mental health difficulties",foster care +without intellectual property rights creative people may not be able to make a living from their creativity. their work may then be lost as they have to take on other paying professions.,intellectual property rights +intelligence tests shouldn't be used because they fail to measure other important types of intelligence,intelligence tests +"polygamy could lead to unequal relationships and abuse. for example, a less favoured wife could find themselves the subject of abuse.",polygamy +We should not abandon television since there are so many educational shows available. We should be able to choose whatever we want to watch even if it's just for mindless entertainment.,television +homes schooled children get a much better adult:child ratio. they can take advantage of weather current events etc by being flexible in their curriculum. there is also the absence of peer pressure,homeschooling +social media fosters unaccountable hate speech and animosity towards others.,social media +an austerity regime will help reign in government spending,austerity regime +"Marriage is an outdated institution. All types of relationships and family units (one-parent families, homosexual relationships, etc.) should be embraced and treated equally.",marriage +a multi-party system provides more choices to insure that the people have representation for their various beliefs beyond a simple two or single-party system.,multi-party system +Homeopathic treatments are based on natural ingredients and are the most suitable for the human body.,homeopathy +"racial profiling causes unfair surveillance of brown people, especially those who are just trying to live normal and peaceful lives that are interrupted by police hassling.",racial profiling +"no one should be forced to vote. it goes against the principles of our nation and its freedoms. it is a right, but that doesn't mean anyone has to do it.",compulsory voting +autonomous cars will function as a new form of public transit and alleviate congestion,the development of autonomous cars +three strike laws perpetuate the for profit prison industrial complex and don’t actually address the underlying issues driving people to commit crimes,the three-strikes laws +"we should subsidize space exploration because we're running out of resources on earth. space is filled with infinite resources. if we're not first, other countries will benefit while we're left behind.",space exploration +using child actors is exploitative and should be viewed as the same as child labor.,the use of child actors +the abolition of nuclear weapons is an urgent humanitarian necessity. any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"homeschooling is a good option for children who are bullied, giving them a safe place to learn",homeschooling +"The short term nature of the loan repayment structure actively incentivizes both the rollover of previous debt, and the need to take out more debt over time.",payday loans +zoos are helping to protect animals from illegal poachers,zoos +"not only is whaling cruel, it unbalances ecosystems and is terrible for the environment.",whaling +some foster parents cause physical and emotional harm to the children they are hosting.,foster care +Targeted killing is pre-determined murder and should be banned and illegal,targeted killing +Factory farming exposes farm animals to inhumane conditions and should be stopped.,factory farming +urbanization is needed for a growing population,fight urbanization +The blockade inspires increased terror attacks on the part of individuals enraged by the situation in Palestine.,blockade of the gaza strip +collectivism does not allow for individual enterprise and it stifles entrepreneurism.,collectivism +there should be no difference between killing one animal and another. if it is acceptable to kill a cow it should be acceptable to eat a whale.,whaling +human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive,human cloning +minors should not get plastic surgery because they are not old enough to make the decision nor have their bodies fully developed.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"affirmative action may lead to ""reverse discrimination"" to the detriment of non-beneficiary parties",affirmative action +we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it is a constitutional right to own weapons to protect ourselves.,the right to keep and bear arms +factory agriculture can cause serious health damage to humans due to its high levels of chemicals,factory farming +autonomous cars can be hacked and become a dangerous weapon for evil persons,the development of autonomous cars +Three strikes laws put people in jail for long periods despite committing only minor offenses.,the three-strikes laws +the use of nuclear weapons would be catastrophic for mankind,the abolition of nuclear weapons +factory farming gives the most output for the least input therefore it's a more profitable way of farming. more money is a good thing for farmers.,factory farming +students are still children who need room to learn and grow from mistakes.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"The use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences for humans, and the effects of radiation would cause suffering and death for many years after the initial explosion.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +private military companies earn their profits from war. they do not work for a country but for whatever individuals hire them there really is not a good oversight for what these companies do.,private military companies +marriage is a part of human nature and couples are more financially secure and happy when they're married,marriage +assisted suicide is a humane way to end a life as we do with animals in pain and should not be a criminal offence.,assisted suicide +The Church of Scientology should not be banned as everyone has the right to follow whichever belief system that enhances their life.,the church of scientology +factory farming keeps animals in cages being force fed to get more meat from them. this is cruel treatment. stop this awful practice by banning factory farming.,factory farming +we should not abolish intellectual property rights because everyone has the right to keep their creations or ideas all to themselves.,intellectual property rights +multi-party systems help decentralize power and better represent the various interests of different socio-economic strata within a nation.,multi-party system +Nuclear weapon technology provides the foundations for other technologies that benefit society in many ways.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +The Gaza blockade causes too much harm to civilians in relation to the small military gains made by Israel.,blockade of the gaza strip +"assisted suicide is killing by another name - it is far too open to abuse by those with a vested interest, since it is often impossible to accurately interpret the intentions of the individual being 'assisted'.",assisted suicide +multi-party systems provide many new sources of views on relevant topics,multi-party system +zoos should be abolished. animals have the right to not be locked in cages for daily human viewing pleasure,zoos +"The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.",the olympic games +economic sanctions are a non violent way to change a governments unethical or immoral practices,the use of economic sanctions +homeschooling prevents children from socializing with other children which can cause problems for them in the future.,homeschooling +embryonic stem cell research is important. this research can find a cure to many diseases so it should definitely be funded.,embryonic stem cell research +"Children flourish when a parent is their primary caregiver, but it nearly impossible to raise a family on one salary. Subsidizing stay-at-home dads would benefit such families.",stay-at-home dads +marriage is an important safeguard in terms of legal and financial binding.,marriage +economic sanctions are a good way to get things to happen in a target area,the use of economic sanctions +payday loans should be banned as they take further financial advantage of a person.,payday loans +Allowing minors to access cosmetic surgery would put even more pressure on them to conform to certain unrealistic aesthetic standards.,cosmetic surgery for minors +no one is forcing anyone to buy what the telemarketers are selling,telemarketing +Cosmetic surgery can have really harmful side-effects that minors can't consent to and will not be able to physically handle the way adults do.,cosmetic surgery for minors +there is no scientific proof that naturopathy is safe.,naturopathy +we should legalize organ trade because it will be better monitored than having organs being sold on the black market,organ trade +zoos allow people to see many animals in their natural habitat that most people would never see.,zoos +affirmative action is reverse descrimination against the majority,affirmative action +"autonomous cars are still in their early stages of development -- by devoting more time and energy to their development, they will become a viable form of transportation.",the development of autonomous cars +"we should not ban child actors, regulation can and does ensure they are not overworked and receive quality schooling",the use of child actors +some people believe that naturopathy has really helped them with their illnesses.,naturopathy +"rights to individual autonomy and privacy allow adults to make their own decisions and sexual activity is a private, individual choice that should not be subject to criminal penalties",prostitution +"Since the blockade began, it has failed to decrease Hamas activity or violence against Israel in any meaningful way, failing at its main objective.",blockade of the gaza strip +"homeschooling should not be banned, its a great way to learn one to one especially for children with learning difficulties",homeschooling +banning missionary work would leave those in need without the help they require to thrive,missionary work +men and women will always be biologically different and as such we ought not adopt gender-neutral language. this is silly because it pretends that genders are the same when in reality there are vast differences,gender-neutral language +the olympic games is one time that the entire world can come together and celebrate and create community so they should not be abolished.,the olympic games +people should have the choice of what sex their children are since they are the ones who have to raise them and provide for them,sex selection +there has to be a limit on what science can ethically do and human cloning is a step too far and should be banned for fear of this science being missued.,human cloning +"most marriages end in divorce, which causes an economic hardship on both parties. it makes more financial sense to not get married in the first place",marriage +school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions.,the use of school uniform +"the more people work together as a team, the better things will be",collectivism +we must ban fast food because many of the ingredients used are harmful to health,fast food +it does not work and it gives people false hope when they should be getting real treatment.,naturopathy +Weddings are an economic boon for many sectors of society.,marriage +we must not abolish nuclear weapons because they can be used in situations of extreme need like defending a country,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should abolish zoos to prevent the cruel confinement of wild animals,zoos +the vow of celibacy is outdated and may contribute to the perverse sex crimes priests have been accused of.,the vow of celibacy +the right to bear arms is outdated. it was written long before handguns and automatic weapons were created. time to abolish it.,the right to keep and bear arms +the cars can be dangerous and cause accidents if the equipment fails.,the development of autonomous cars +"zoos are an unnatural stressful environment for animals. no animal should have to live in a cage or enclosure just for the entertainment of people, it is cruel and unnecessary.",zoos +private military companies do not all follow the rules of the country,private military companies +social media provides a way for users to quickly seek and receive support whether financially or emotionally in a time of dire need.,social media +"wikipedia is one of a number of resources, it does not warrant special treatment",wikipedia +Human cloning should not be banned as at may prevent the study and advance of medical science.,human cloning +adopting gender-neutral language may help reduce sexism.,gender-neutral language +"human cloning is unnecessary, unethical and serves no purpose apart increasing overpopulation of the planet",human cloning +Payday loans fees are arbitrarily set. They take off like the tier of one's person payday. This is damaging to one financial future and security,payday loans +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons since it provides a major terror threat. it's testing is also bad for our environment since it creates radiation in our ocean or on land.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +Flag burning is a valid protest method that doesn't harm anyone.,flag burning +cannabis has many medicinal benefits and therefore it should be legalized.,cannabis +many times naturopathy is superior to prescription drugs,naturopathy +it is a requirement for christianity and each religion has its rules and must be respected,the vow of celibacy +flag burning is another freedom of expression.,flag burning +the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done.,the right to keep and bear arms +"algorithmic trading gives an unfair advantage to those who have access to such technology and results in losses for the ""little guy"".",algorithmic trading +legalizing the organ trade would increase availability for people in need of a life-saving transplant,organ trade +school is not the place to practice religion since it is run by the state.,school prayer +the olympic games allow lesser known countries to be represented on a world stage.,the olympic games +pride parades are a way for people to express their individualities and rights.,cancel pride parades +Payday loans should be banned to encourage more traditional creditors to come into low income communities,payday loans +factory farming is cruel to the animals so we should ban it,factory farming +the neutrality of private military companies cannot be guaranteed so they are a threat to national security.,private military companies +we should oppose collectivism as it can lead to people hiding behind the actions of the group rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.,collectivism +homeopathy provides natural cures for diseases.,homeopathy +the indiscriminate hunting of whales is diminishing the quantity of these mammals to dangerous levels,whaling +"racial profiling focuses on specific races, a form of police discrimination that unfairly targets the wrong people based on their appearance.",racial profiling +many executives have little functional role in the company so don't deserve such high salaries,executive compensation +embryonic stem cell research should be subsidized as the research could provide important breakthrough in treatments for medical conditions.,embryonic stem cell research +by eliminating the circulation of arms we will reduce violence and prevent crimes,the right to keep and bear arms +flag burning is likely to incite violence,flag burning +"a low score may prevent the development an individual to their maximum potential and test results can create divisions, if they are viewed a measure of an individual worth.",intelligence tests +fast food is severely unhealthy and aids in our world’s obesity epidemic,fast food +fast food is unhealthy and regular consumption leads to obesity and other health problems,fast food +whales are endangered and we need to ban whaling before it's too late,whaling +"holocaust denial is dangerous, negligent, and harmful",holocaust denial +"we should ban targeted killing, just because it is targeted does not mean innocent people are safe. anyone in the vicinity of the area the target is thought to be will likely become collateral damage",targeted killing +We should abandon television as other media sources are more supported and television is only holding their development back.,television +"While many who graduate from universities struggle to find high paying jobs in their field, graduates of vocational schools have high employments and high standards of living.",vocational education +"zoos are prisons for animals, they should be in their natural habitat not enclosed between bars",zoos +stem cell research can be a path to finding cures to many diseases,embryonic stem cell research +payday loans prey on the poor who can't afford the high interest rates therefore putting them into the cycle of never having enough left out of their paycheck and having to keep getting more loans.,payday loans +foster care is important because it keeps kids from living in large group care facilities where there is no semblance of a normal life.,foster care +organ trade will help save lives as long as the organs were obtained legally.,organ trade +legalizing prostitution would erode moral values and reduce the safety of women so it should never be legal.,prostitution +space exploration is a waste of taxpayers money and should be funded by private enterprises.,space exploration +"it is not the government's business what people put in their bodies, this is an overstep in terms of regulation",fast food +this practice insures students are all equal in dress and ensures students will not come to school in inappropriate clothing.,the use of school uniform +"human cloning is unethical and causes legal issues, such as is the clone a person with rights",human cloning +journalism should be free from bias and present facts no matter what. if subsidized news would.have an automatic bias towards whoever is funding it which leads to inaccurate reporting and doubtful audiences.,journalism +foster care allows for children to be in a safe environment and allows for families to heal for reunification purposes.,foster care +zero tolerance in schools will provide a safer environment for both pupils and teachers and ensure disruptive pupils are not tolerated.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +we shouldn't get rid of the olympics because it unites countries and gives everyone something in common.,the olympic games +A multi-party system would bring in a lot more choice of representation for the people living in the country.,multi-party system +we should not abolish intellectual property rights because that is someones idea and they should get credit for it.,intellectual property rights +we should not abolish the olympic games as it one way to promote international relations.,the olympic games +"naturopathy is not a proven science, and some naturopaths give dangerous advice to clients. this is not a safe practice.",naturopathy +"if the legislature and/or executive branches violate the constitution, judicial activism is a remedy for this.",judicial activism +"Nuclear weapons do not only cause immediate devastation, but also long term radiation poisoning that can result in cancers and other diseases for any survivors of a nuclear blast, which is cruel and unacceptable.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +autonomous cars will provide a way for people who are blind or handicapped a way to travel,the development of autonomous cars +we should ban the use of child actors as they should be concentrating on getting an education first,the use of child actors +By freeing up space across professional hierarchies mandatory retirement provides more opportunities for career growth and upward mobility for younger people.,retirement +wikipedia is a valuable resource that deserves funding,wikipedia +"we need to end affirmative action because we are all suppose to be equal, therefore, there should not be a need for this law.",affirmative action +supporting embryonic stem cell research is important because it is the future of medicine and it can help scientists to find new cures for diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +missionary work can promote healthy and open societies by introducing different ideas and beliefs that can benefit society as a whole.,missionary work +"closing the camp would be to release numerous terrorists who could go on to kill countless innocent people. also, the camp can cause terrorists pause knowing they may get sent there if caught",guantanamo bay detention camp +"all religions enjoy religious freedom in the us, so singling out this particular church is unfair and unconstitutional.",the church of scientology +We should abandon television since so much wasted time is spent watching totally useless shows when that time could be used much more productively. We just watch whatever is on just for something to do.,television +we should not support the austerity regime because it takes away from programs that are most needed such as feeding children.,austerity regime +"blockade of the gaza strip hasn't been a positive development and should be ended. palestinians have not been treated fairly and until this blockade is ended, they will be at a disadvantage",blockade of the gaza strip +affirmative action is damaging to people from minority groups who gain their position through their own merit,affirmative action +factory farming is the most efficient way of fulfilling the demand for meat,factory farming +missionary work should not be banned because it would infinge on the right to free speech.,missionary work +a multiparty system could increase political bureaucracy,multi-party system +"prostitution will continue regardless, legalization woueld make it safer.",prostitution +scientology is actually a wealthy cult and members are abused physically and financially.,the church of scientology +economic sanctions affect the poor more than the tyrants,the use of economic sanctions +Mandating the use of public defenders ensures that legal services are provided to the poor.,the use of public defenders +researchers found that in schools across the world with uniform policies students are more disciplined and concentrated,the use of school uniform +the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because everyone has the right to a lawyer of their choosing as long as they have the money for it.,the use of public defenders +a lack of voting leads to a situation were their isn't fair representation in parliament.,compulsory voting +autonomous cars could prevent traffic jams and accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +it is our right to choose not to vote if we disapprove of the choices,compulsory voting +missionary work forces religious views on people they may not want,missionary work +"Intelligence tests harm people by enforcing the concept of a uniform, almost two-dimensional intelligence, even though intelligence is a much broader concept.",intelligence tests +"we should adopt gender neutral speech. language should not enrich or suppress a group based on sex. by making all words neutral, all things become equal.",gender-neutral language +"targeted killing saves lives, because it only targets the individuals and avoids the death of civilians.",targeted killing +gender-neutral language is political correctness taken to an absurd degree - there is no need to reinvent words and language for the sake of gender equality in an increasingly open society.,gender-neutral language +flag burning is unpatriotic and disrespectul to a country and its laws.,flag burning +targeted killing can possibly save millions of people if we are targeting those who mean to carry out dangerous plans against the rest of the world.,targeted killing +affirmative action is ineffective in ensuring quality education,affirmative action +the quality of legal defense should be the same for everyone regardless of income,the use of public defenders +Just one life mistakenly taken in the name of justice is too many; capital punishment must be abolished.,capital punishment +an austerity regime would ensure eveyone helps to pay off the debt of the country,austerity regime +people have a right to say and believe whatever they want. you can't criminalize people's thoughts.,holocaust denial +"foster care is often a temporary, emergency measure, leaving the child feeling even more dislocated and insecure.",foster care +foster care can be horrible for the child when moving from home to home and never settling down in one place.,foster care +the cold calling of people is an invasion of privacy,telemarketing +we absolutely need a multi party system. the two party system is a failure. the entire country can't be split in to only two categories. we need better representation of the people.,multi-party system +the church of scientology has been shown to be brutal to people's mental health and should be banned.,the church of scientology +compulsory voting would only cause uneducated votes to be cast and not be a real benefit to the country.,compulsory voting +it makes some people do things they usually would not do and that isn't right,entrapment +pride parades can lead to violence with so many people in one place.,cancel pride parades +racial profiling is discriminatory and should be banned on all levels.,racial profiling +targeted killing may be necessary in very limited circumstances where there is an immediate threat to life of civilians or military personnel,targeted killing +"factory farming is nothing more than animal abuse. these animals are raised in horrible conditions and tortured. yes we need food, but this is not the right way to go about it.",factory farming +the church of scientology is a cult that is harming society.,the church of scientology +school prayer singles out children that do not have the same belief system and makes them feel awkward.,school prayer +We should support collectivism because individualism is unethical and encourages people to ignore the moral worth of others.,collectivism +families deserve the right to choose the sex they are most comfortable raising.,sex selection +"the way to correct discrimination and prejudice of the past is not to discriminate another group but, to make equal opportunity for all. affirmative action is discrimination in itself.",affirmative action +"some people find that homeopathy works for them, even if it is simply the placebo effect.",homeopathy +wikipedia is a valuable educational source and is free at source so should be promoted through subsidization,wikipedia +"Crime rates in states with capital punishment is no different than crime rates in states without, proving that it is an ineffective deterrent.",capital punishment +"the whale population is getting smaller and many of the species are becoming endangered. if whaling continues, we may lose the beautiful creatures all together.",whaling +we should adopt gender-neutral language because it will eliminate gender assumption and won't offend today's overly sensitive society,gender-neutral language +we should definitely end mandatory retirement because it is an individual's choice as to when they want to retire.,retirement +we should legalize organ trade because it may help with the organ donor list and that some people are not on it,organ trade +the olympic games being together people from many nations in a positive way and encourage a sense of community within sports.,the olympic games +autonomous cars would help people who are disabled be able to have their own transportation.,the development of autonomous cars +it is a form of harassment to be contacted constantly by telemarketers.,telemarketing +we should not ban whaling since some cultures still depend on these animals and make use of every part of the whale.,whaling +citizens are pushed into worse and worse conditions as basic goods are not able to get into where they live,blockade of the gaza strip +everyone deserves a chance at a higher education without much worry on costs,student loans +minors do not yet have the capacity to make decisions that would permanently alter their bodies.,cosmetic surgery for minors +we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it is also an extreme step to achieve a certain look at such a tender age,cosmetic surgery for minors +assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because the person is basically killing the other person.,assisted suicide +vocational education should not be subsidized people should fund themselves,vocational education +targeted killing gives too much power to the government. in the wrong hands this can be abused and innocent people could be killed.,targeted killing +"austerity measures stifle economic development and make the economy worse, not better",austerity regime +economic sanctions can put pressure on the regime in power. it reduces their ability to buy weapons of oppression and the ability to keep their economy healthy. it can be effective in the right circumstances.,the use of economic sanctions +they help to identify gifted children and help parents to develop their children talents,intelligence tests +mandatory retirement forces healthy able bodied people out of the work force,retirement +making a public defender mandatory takes away choice from those who may wish to find their own attorney or even just represent themselves.,the use of public defenders +the right to keep and bear arms is beneficial to the extent that people have to defend themselves from being victims of theft and protect their integrity,the right to keep and bear arms +We should not prohibit flag burning because there are many legitimate reasons to burn a flag in protest.,flag burning +the blockade is hurting free trade.,blockade of the gaza strip +social media connects family members from around the world.,social media +"television is still an important medium for many people such as the elderly to receive their news or to keep them company, especially if they have no access to internet shows",television +"cannabis is a illegal drug for a reason, it is harmful dangerous drug that alters your mental capacity and should remain illegal.",cannabis +"mandatory retirement should be abolished as lifespans increase and older people are more able and active than ever, making the old retirement ages useless.",retirement +we should prohibit flag burning it is a national crime and should not be allowed since it is distasteful to our nation.,flag burning +we shouldn't ban algorithmic trading because it gets more done than using single instructions and it's more systematic,algorithmic trading +Nuclear weapons are low-cost insurance against possible aggression,the abolition of nuclear weapons +urbanization allows populations easier access to food and services that improve quality of life.,fight urbanization +embryonic stem cell research doesn’t deserve subsidization. the killing of human embryos is unethical and inhumane and doesn’t deserve funding.,embryonic stem cell research +Foster children are given a stable home environment where they can become a member of their community.,foster care +surrogacy should be banned because the relationship between a biological mother and child is precious. we should end these types of pregnancies because they are immoral.,surrogacy +The existence of many political parties enables more people to find parties that represent their views and leads to greater political activism.,multi-party system +entrapment can lead to bias and corruption increasing.,entrapment +"Racial profiling could open the door to other types of profiling, such as profiling based on religion or sexual preference.",racial profiling +"The detainees are treated unjustly, and their conditions are inhumane.",guantanamo bay detention camp +missionary work is important to bring health and education to some areas.,missionary work +targeted killing is an effective way to eliminate threats to the united states.,targeted killing +Organ sales increase the likelihood that people with rare blood types or conditions can find an organ.,organ trade +"legalizing prostitution would lead to it being more regulated, therefore, safer to any participants.",prostitution +"if we end affirmative action, discrimination against minorities will resume in hard to detect ways.",affirmative action +"sex is a choice between two people, and if someone wants to sell their body to make money, we should not stop them.",prostitution +minors are not mature enough to make such life altering decisions,cosmetic surgery for minors +many people turn to wikipedia for information and trust it to be correct so subsidising it should ensure the content is reliable.,wikipedia +"the vow of celibacy is antiquated and obsolete in today's world, therefore it should be abandoned.",the vow of celibacy +we should continue to support pride parades as every single group has the right to celebrate their group in any fashion they wish as long as it does not hurt others.,cancel pride parades +"marriage still has cultural and social significance, the joining of two people can truly bring happiness",marriage +it would give people more liberty and freedom to live their lives the way they want it as long as long as they were not endangering other people,libertarianism +Some naturopathic treatments may interfere with conventional treatments that a patient is undergoing.,naturopathy +assisted suicide is an act of compassion carried out by those caring for terminally ill individuals in extreme pain - helping with somebody's final wishes simply a form of service.,assisted suicide +Naturopathy increases the individual cost of medical care by exacerbating conditions and allowing them to get worse before the individual gets real treatment.,naturopathy +we should legalize organ trade because it would lead to the end of the black market in organ trading,organ trade +"in a changing world, vocational education is more likely to lead to employment and so it should be subsidised.",vocational education +Mandatory retirement is unethical because it tries to push out workers who have earned higher wages through years of hard work.,retirement +this stifles individuality and makes life dull for students,the use of school uniform +"Even one accident from a nuclear weapon going off unintentionally would cause massive damage, and this is damage that we should not accept the risk of as a society.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +this should not be banned as it makes trading easier and simpler.,algorithmic trading +legalizing prostitution allows law enforcement to focus resources on criminal activity that poses a more serious threat to the community.,prostitution +"wikipedia is an independent organisation and if we allow the government of firms to sponsor it, then it may lead to bias.",wikipedia +an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt.,austerity regime +"stay-at-home dads often have a worse time than moms dealing with the loss of being a provider, allowing a subsidy would allow them to still feel as though they are providing financially.",stay-at-home dads +homeopathy is unregulated and not everyone that practices it are aware of possible dangers with such practices.,homeopathy +telemarketing is annoying for people as they do not request a phone call and vunerable people such as the elderly often feel threatened into taking part.,telemarketing +while hamas is in control of the gaza strip there remains a high possibility of terrorist acts towards the israeli people so the blockade must continue for the safety of israel.,blockade of the gaza strip +we should subsidize wikipedia because everyone in the world knows it as a household name and if the government pays for libraries why cant they pay for wikipedia which contains probably more information.,wikipedia +the blockade must be maintained to keep peace in the area,blockade of the gaza strip +"compulsory voting would ensure that more people were getting their voice heard at election time, making a fairer election",compulsory voting +foster care can provide a loving home to children that are not wanted by their bio parents.,foster care +holocaust denial being a criminal offense goes against the right of freedom of speech,holocaust denial +entrapment should be legalized as enables the police to capture criminals,entrapment +"we should definitely abolish the right to keep and bear arms because of all the tragic killings that are happening. until people and sensibly use arms, it must be abolished.",the right to keep and bear arms +pride parades should be allowed to continue as it allows people to celebrate diversity among human beings.,cancel pride parades +missionary work is helpful to people in third world countries,missionary work +the vow of celibacy allows priests and nuns to concentrate on helping others and helps them in their walk with their god.,the vow of celibacy +private military companies do a good service by providing security where needed,private military companies +"algorithmic trading facilitates a more efficient, low cost trading system, lowering barriers to entry.",algorithmic trading +many religions have toxic aspects but we cannot pick and choose which ones freedom of religion applies to.,the church of scientology +"minorities continue to be disadvantaged in recruitment and selection processes, affirmative action is still needed to address these biases.",affirmative action +we should close guatanamo bay because it is immoral to hold human beings as prisoners without trying them for crimes allegedly committed.,guantanamo bay detention camp +we should limit executive compensation because other workers are not getting the salary they need to live,executive compensation +organ trade between consenting parties should be an option as it can reduce wait times.,organ trade +social media is exploited by criminals trying to impersonate others,social media +"Foster care can cause financial, mental and emotional stress to family members.",foster care +wikipedia is the search page most used by students and is an updated tool that helps knowledge and should be subsidized to ensure its proper functioning,wikipedia +social media allows breaking news to be shared around the world instantaneously.,social media +Social media sucks people in and causes them to waste time they could be using productively.,social media +children in foster care show higher rates of mental illness and behavioral problems.,foster care +we should legalize polygamy because it falls under the constitution of pursuing what makes you happy.,polygamy +telemarketing is an extreme invasion of privacy,telemarketing +missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of,missionary work +"human cloning is an important step in prolonging life, ending disease and ending suffering.",human cloning +"cosmetic surgery is a harmful, invasive and unnecessary procedure that in the future will be looked upon as a barbaric practice, the way we look back at victorian medical procedures.",cosmetic surgery +affirmative action can be considered discriminatory against poor whites,affirmative action +holocaust denial invalidates the horror an entire group of people experienced. survivors are still alive today and shouldn't be further harmed by someone claiming this genocide didn't happen.,holocaust denial +the police should be able to use any available effective means that help them keep our streets safer.,racial profiling +minors are too young to make those kinds of life-altering decisions,cosmetic surgery for minors +the olympics is an important international competition that represents peaceful cooperation and brings together the world in friendly competitive sports when the most capable are rewarded for their efforts.,the olympic games +people should have the right to have their own biological children in whatever way is necessary providing all parties are happy with the arrangement.,surrogacy +"the aims of libertarianism, such as freedom of choice, should be key values within our society.",libertarianism +"flag burning is disrespectable to america as it represents everything we, as americans hold dear and true.",flag burning +"fast food is the biggest contributor to obesity, rich companies are making money from causing this disease and costing the healthcare industry billions",fast food +"these days, child actors are provided with tutors while on set to ensure their education is minimally disrupted and there is more support than there used to be",the use of child actors +The caging of animals at Zoos is for the benefit of the species and keeps animals from extinction.,zoos +"flag burning should not be prohibited as it is an individuals right to protest and to make this a crime will be costly and difficult to prove.,",flag burning +Residual radiation from nuclear weapons can destroy the environment and wildlife for centuries.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +it helps the poor be able to go to college or trade school,student loans +nuclear weapons should not be abolished because they provide a safety net. rogue nations have fear of the power of nuclear weapons.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +making everyone use public defenders would lead to a fairer justice system; currently the rich can sometimes buy their way out of justice.,the use of public defenders +we should adopt an austerity regime because it would help to reduce unnecessary spending,austerity regime +"executive compensation takes profits from the company and shareholders, giving it to the people at the top who do the least amount of work.",executive compensation +"The international community has already acknowledged that nuclear weapons are bad by signing a number of nuclear nonproliferation and test-ban treaties, and the next step in international cooperation should be the abolition of nuclear weapons.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it could potentially lead to increases in addictions to other drugs that are far more dangerous than cannabis,cannabis +payday loans should be banned as the high interest rates lead many people into debt especially as the people getting these loans often have bad credit and have been refused elsewhere.,payday loans +algorithmic trading takes jobs away from skilled traders.,algorithmic trading +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it will help many people as long as it is successfully done.,embryonic stem cell research +criminals should be caught and not allowed to continue to harm society. entrapment is an effective means of catching them.,entrapment +without child actors there will be no characters for actual children to relate to,the use of child actors +collectivism simplifies life so it's predictable and more cohesive.,collectivism +foster care can be very traumatizing to kids if they get into a bad foster care facility.,foster care +payday loans are a valid and necessary form of emergency financing for those who are unable to obtain this elsewhere - they work perfectly as long as people understand the rules.,payday loans +"the church of scientology promotes dangerous pseudoscience based on a science fiction book. it has no redeeming value, and should be banned.",the church of scientology +law were written to be followed and aren't open to interpretation. we already have different levels that classify crimes and allow for different circumstances so there is no need for judicial activism.,judicial activism +autonomous cars will reduce the human margin of error to near zero and make for a safer commute.,the development of autonomous cars +"safe spaces take advantage of the vulnerable by pretending to give them an unbiased place to be, when in fact many exist only to push their own agendas",safe spaces +the abolition of nuclear weapons is a hugely important goal on the path to world peace.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"the blockade only hurts the common man, has no effect on the governmental willing to let their people suffer",blockade of the gaza strip +We should prohibit flag burning as it is a visible snub to the country and massively disrespectful.,flag burning +factory farming allows us to increase our supply of food and it should not be banned.,factory farming +"a private military company can provide a much more streamlined and money-saving operation versus government-owned entities, which are historically wasteful and inefficient.",private military companies +mandatory retirement is essential to allow for people to move up the career ladder and obtain higher positions in companies.,retirement +it is inhumane to decide whether or not another person should be killed.,capital punishment +Naturopathy is a dangerous and unregulated world of con artists and must be banned.,naturopathy +We should legalize the organ trade so that operations are performed safely by licensed physicians in hospitals.,organ trade +"sex selection could create places where boys outnumber girls by a lot since there are many places that value boys more than girls, and this could create problems as they get older",sex selection +"Prayer should never be prohibited in school, or anywhere, as it is a powerful and necessary thing for believers to engage in anytime they need help or guidance.",school prayer +fast food has been proven to cause obesity and heart disease therefore it should be banned.,fast food +we should not subsidize space exploration because the money could be better spent on exploring ways to help improve our earth.,space exploration +marriage is an archaic religious institution and causes people to be stuck in abusive situations because they think divorce is wrong.,marriage +if everything was spoken about gender neutrally then no one would be offended.,gender-neutral language +social media allows family to stay in touch.,social media +school uniforms interfere with the individuality of students and force them to conform.,the use of school uniform +we should adopt libertarianism because it would mean more freedom for citizens from their government.,libertarianism +using embryonic stem cells for research is immoral,embryonic stem cell research +algorithmic trading is not available to all and hinders the vitality of all in a level playing field.,algorithmic trading +intelligence tests mean that educational funding can be focused where it is needed,intelligence tests +subsidising vocational education would encourage more people into useful trades where they can find employment at the end of their course.,vocational education +"homeopathy does not cause harm, even the placebo effect has been shown to work for some patients if they believe that it will cure them",homeopathy +the catholic church doesn't have enough priests and abandoning this vow will encourage more young men to join,the vow of celibacy +women and men each bring something unique to the table in combat. it's an advantage to utilize both their skills together for better success in missions and on the front lines.,women in combat +child actors are sometimes overworked and put in dangerous situations so they should be banned,the use of child actors +factory farming is a huge contributor to global warming and pollution. they are a strain on resources such as electricity and water. the amount of manure produced spills over to waterways and water supplies.,factory farming +Payday loans are vital for many low income families to ensure they can meet the needs of their families as they are unable to raise money from any other source.,payday loans +some people classify themselves as gender neutral and we should respect them with our language,gender-neutral language +"we shouldn't legalize sex selection because it is immoral. only god can decide what the sex of the baby will be. if this were legalized, there would be more males than females and that is discrimination.",sex selection +surrogacy should not be banned because it helps people to have children who otherwise were not able to themselves.,surrogacy +Executives work hard and give up a lot of time and energy to reach that position and should be compensated accordingly.,executive compensation +subsidising wikipedia would enable more quality information to be entered into the database and be more useful for society as a whole.,wikipedia +marriage allows for increased economic freedom due to the combined incomes,marriage +Three strikes laws decrease intra-community reporting of crime since victims are more likely to be silenced by the perpetrator or take pity on them if it is someone close to them due to the increased punishment.,the three-strikes laws +we should abolish intellectual property rights as they inhibit the creativity of artists who would use previous work for inspiration.,intellectual property rights +Surrogacy unfairly entices poor women who need money to put their bodies and emotional well-being at risk.,surrogacy +we should not prohibit women in combat because they should be considered equal to men,women in combat +"A ban would be disasterous for the surrogate mothers. Surrogacy will happenn anyway, because the need for it exists, but there will be no health and legal standards for the proccess.",surrogacy +the interest rates are too high and trap people in debt.,payday loans +there are already too many children awaiting adoption. if people can't have children naturally they should adopt,surrogacy +capital punishment is cruel and in some cases people have been punished for crimes they didn't commit,capital punishment +everyone should use a mandatory public defender so that no one receives any preferential treatment to the qualify of defense services to them.,the use of public defenders +austerity regimes are the best way to deal with national debt.,austerity regime +"prostitution can lead to human trafficking, even of children",prostitution +School prayer provides a quiet moment of contemplation for students in a busy world and teaches them the power of prayer and trust.,school prayer +getting rid of firearms would stop mass shootings,the right to keep and bear arms +"the church of scientology is a business masking itself as a religion, and is exploiting peoples' beliefs for dubious financial gains.",the church of scientology +it will give a stronger representation of the electorate.,multi-party system +"Prostitution is a legitimate choice, people should be free to do what they want with their bodies, criminalising it is a gross violation of the freedom of occupation.",prostitution +a multi-party system could be very beneficial as it would allow for more opinions and more choices.,multi-party system +telemarketing is a cheap and simple way to reach new customers,telemarketing +It is immoral to target a particular group based simply on their race of ethnicity.,racial profiling +we should ban fast food because it is cheap and processed and has many chemicals in it.,fast food +human cloning can bring important technological breakthroughs in science and medicine,human cloning +people have a right to spread their views and our interference can only cause more trouble.,missionary work +entrapment is wrong because we don't know if they would have committed a crime if it wasn't for the officers making it easier to do the crime,entrapment +Nuclear weapons increase the tension of international relations due to brinkmanship born of existential fear and the confidence of having weapons capable of destroying other states.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +having a mandatory public defender would create an equal playing field for everyone in the judicial system.,the use of public defenders +"economic sanctions often do not work and cutting out countries from the world economy hurts their citizens, not their leaders.",the use of economic sanctions +surrogacy is not natural and abusive.,surrogacy +space exploration technology can lead to benefits here on earth. the ballpoint pen was invented by a space program and now people everywhere use them!,space exploration +whaling has decreased the population of these creatures to a phenomenal number and needs to be stopped.,whaling +targeted killing is necessary to keep our country safe from international criminals.,targeted killing +targeted killing allows a government to take out evil targets without risking the lives of innocent civilians and children.,targeted killing +"flag burning is unconstitional, and should be illegal.",flag burning +racial profiling undermines trust between the police and security services and the communities they are supposed to serve by unfairly targetting minorities,racial profiling +unilateral sanctions have been imposed for ill-defined purposes or with little consideration of their real impact,the use of economic sanctions +"We should subsidize journalism so that journalists can cover the most important issues, rather than only the most profitable ones.",journalism +zoos can help combat the extinction of different species,zoos +History is what is related to us from other people. We can not really know if it has really happened. Denying the right not to believe this fact shouldn't be criminalized as people are freethinkers,holocaust denial +the cult of scientology is a nefarious organisation which viciously persecutes its critics and exploitatively manipulates its adherents and it must be stamped out,the church of scientology +in a free market it's not up to governments to set executive compensation. companies should be allowed to pay what they feel is correct.,executive compensation +"school uniform policies enforce yet more financial burdens on parents, are often overpriced and only available in a select few outlets which act as supply monopolies.",the use of school uniform +factory farming is harmful to the environment and the health of farm animals,factory farming +private military companies aren't regulated and have been linked to using mercenary tactics they operate for financial gains,private military companies +foster care simply transfers kids from home to home and robs them of crucial stability in their formative years.,foster care +glitches in the software that runs the autonomous cars may actually cause accidents and endanger people.,the development of autonomous cars +we shouldn't ban fast food because it should be your choice what you put inside your body and not anyone else's,fast food +cannabis can offer solace for those people who suffer from great pain due to illness or disability. it is often better than medication that is currently available.,cannabis +economic sanctions are needed to punish countries that don't play by international rules.,the use of economic sanctions +natural medicine does not have a scientific foundation,naturopathy +Intelligence test provide metrics which cannot be accessed otherwise.,intelligence tests +the history of torture at guantanamo bay damages our reputation as a nation so it should be closed,guantanamo bay detention camp +child actors are subjected to far too much pressure and are unable to live a normal life playing with friends and going to school. this pressure normally leads to health problems in later life.,the use of child actors +homeopathy is an alternate way of medicine without side effects,homeopathy +urbanization leaves rural communities impoverished. it should be stemmed so that rural areas continue to thrive and develop.,fight urbanization +"more jobs are available in urbanized areas, so less people would be unemployed.",fight urbanization +cosmetic surgery should not be banned because it helps people recover from traumatic injuries resulting from accidents or disease.,cosmetic surgery +we need to limit judicial activism. the law is written to be follow as stated. when you open this up for personal opinion it defeats the purpose of the law.,judicial activism +"All young people whether rich or poor should have the opportunity to better their lives by going to into higher education, the more student loans are subsidized the closer this will become a reality.",student loans +however these policies can impede the advancement of children from troubled backgrounds or with additional needs. they need a safe place to learn in a positive behaviours in a supportive environment.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +foster care helps remove children from a dangerous environment and puts then in a safe place.,foster care +Intelligence tests bring more harm than good because they undermine self esteem for children with lower scores than their classmates.,intelligence tests +collectivism serves to reduce the value of each individual's words and wishes.,collectivism +so many marriages end in divorce these days that there barely seems any point in it.,marriage +autonomous cars will eliminate driver related accidents and be more energy efficient as it will reduce the need for personal vehicles,the development of autonomous cars +Zoos are essential to the conservation of many endangered species through breeding programs and teaching people how to live side by side with wild species.,zoos +cosmetic surgery creates an unhealthy self image,cosmetic surgery +gender neutral language will allow both genders to be included and liberated to succeed as much as possible. removing gender benefits all and reduces discrimination and suppression.,gender-neutral language +"we should ban naturopathy because there is no evidence that it works and in some cases people might use it instead of conventional medicine, which could result in their health deteriorating.",naturopathy +there is often symptom relief provided from using natural treatments,naturopathy +Three strikes laws are expensive because they increase how long people are incarcerated which must be paid for by tax payers.,the three-strikes laws +economic sanctions affect the poorest in the country affected and those at the top do not feel the effects,the use of economic sanctions +we should subsidize vocational education because there is a real need for certain trades.,vocational education +embryonic stem cell research could help us find new solutions to health problems,embryonic stem cell research +"judicial process must be based on facts and laws. no-one can allow their own beliefs/feelings to cloud their judgement with respect to the law, otherwise we might as well not have laws.",judicial activism +wikipedia does not need to be subsidized it already gets plenty of cash from donations,wikipedia +Guantanamo Bay detention camp is synonymous with torture and the flagrant abuse of human rights; it must be shut down immediately.,guantanamo bay detention camp +Circumventing the law by building detention camps off of US soil makes a mockery of the very institutions America is trying to protect.,guantanamo bay detention camp +the church of scientology is a cult and it should be banned.,the church of scientology +guantanamo bay should be closed as it is harmful image of the usa.,guantanamo bay detention camp +people that live in cities have better sense of community and are more tolerant of those different than them.,fight urbanization +compulsory voting would make the vote mean even less since so many people would be voting out of requirement than any real desire or knowledge,compulsory voting +"tax payers, many of which have not been to school themselves, should not have to pay for any elses student loans.",student loans +we should end the use of economic sanctions because they rarely achieve their aims in the short term and often have undesirable consequences such as causing economic hardship to large populations of people,the use of economic sanctions +the drug companies that fund the research have enough money and can use their huge profits without needing any subsidising.,embryonic stem cell research +a multi-party system will lead to a better diversity of viewpoints in government.,multi-party system +"enforcing the blockade is causing a humanitarian crisis with countless people injured or killed, not to mention the lack of supplies caused by the blockade",blockade of the gaza strip +"intellectual property rights allows a company to protect their brand name, inventions, designs etc, without these rights other companies would be able to steal another companies products",intellectual property rights +Legalizing prostitution will decrease violence against prostitutes by creating a deterrent for violent men who know they can now actually face consequences for their actions.,prostitution +flag burning is disrespectful to the nation represented and will incite retaliation and potentially riots and people being hurt and killed.,flag burning +"people have the right to treat themselves how they see fit. it is the right of the individual what they do with their own body, especially when they are not hurting others, which naturopathy does not.",naturopathy +"We should end affirmative action because it leads to discrimination against third parties, such as affirmative action for African Americans hurting Asian Americans in college admissions.",affirmative action +the vow of celibacy should be abandoned to prevent such unattainable pressures being placed upon religious leaders,the vow of celibacy +We should subsidize stay-at-home dads so that they can have the same opportunity to bond with their child as the mother.,stay-at-home dads +parents have the right to choose how their child should be educated and schools are not always the best environment so the option to homeschool should remain.,homeschooling +payday loans should not be banned because sometimes people need the money ahead of time for emergencies,payday loans +"foster care provides a safe, caring and family environment for children whilst they await a more permanent home and enables them to feel part of society.",foster care +target killing is just another word for assassinations which are against international laws.,targeted killing +with homeschooling the kids don't have a set curriculum so could be learning nothing of value.,homeschooling +homeschooling is not in the interest of the child. this type of schooling lacks all the social and human connections kids make when they are in a school setting,homeschooling +"the true victims of economic sanctions or innocent civilians, this is unjust, ineffective and unethical. targeting a tyrant that allows his people to starve, is not best done by further starving the people.",the use of economic sanctions +in the interests of national security only governments should be allowed to have military capabilities so private military companies should be banned.,private military companies +affirmative action can be counter-productive if people are resentful of the help that the individual has got.,affirmative action +"suicide has never been legal. it is still killing, even if one is taking ones own life.",assisted suicide +"adopting an austerity regime is necessary when our country is struggling, it is the only was to ensure a flourishing economy in the future. ending the debt ensures our country does not collapse.",austerity regime +autonomous cars take away an important freedom from people. the ability to drive! this cannot be allowed to happen. we must stop the autonomous cars,the development of autonomous cars +economic sanctions only serve to punish citizens of countries run by poor leadership.,the use of economic sanctions +flag burning is an act that incites violence and should be banned. it is a disloyalty to the country in which you live and is disrespectful to the masses.,flag burning +racial profiling serves no purpose because you are stereotyping a population.,racial profiling +we should not continue to operate the guantanamo bay detection camp. it is unethical and we should no longer be envolved.,guantanamo bay detention camp +we should abandon television because it promotes obesity and it keeps kids from playing outdoors and getting exercise.,television +foster care gives children an opportunity for a real home life.,foster care +we should not ban the use of child actors as parents have the right to determine if their child is able to successfully act in a capacity it does them no harm.,the use of child actors +we should not ban naturopathy because it has the potential to change lives and to heal people's maladies without the use of harmful medicines.,naturopathy +flag burning allows individuals to show their discontent with a country's policies in a peaceful way.,flag burning +we should subsidize vocational education because it would improve student life outcomes and improve the economy by filling more jobs,vocational education +"Mandatory retirement often forces out the most skilled and experienced members of the labor force, meaning from an economic perspective it leads to declined productivity and quality of goods and services.",retirement +urbanization is the root cause of crime and the breakdown of inner cities,fight urbanization +"we should prohibit school prayer because not every student may pray in the same way, and some students may not even believe in prayer at all.",school prayer +tv is a great source of education and entertainment and allows people to escape from everyday life and experience things they would never otherwise encounter,television +Payday loan companies consistently support bad business practices by not assessing the ability of loan recipients to pay prior to giving out a loan.,payday loans +"missionary work puts the life of missionaries at risk, often resulting in their death or deaths of their loved ones",missionary work +safe spaces are counterproductive as the use of them prevents people from learning how to deal with uncomfortable situations.,safe spaces +journalism is important enough to society to be subsidized because it provides information that people can't get on their own.,journalism +space exploration should be subsidized by the government because the cost to develop new technologies is too great for the private sector.,space exploration +"if a person has been convicted three times, they clearly cannot learn their lesson and should be separated from the rest of society to keep us safe.",the three-strikes laws +selecting sex might throw off the balance between male and female. many cultures value males over females,sex selection +"assisted suicide is still suicide, which is immoral in all forms.",assisted suicide +canceling pride parades signals that these voices can be silenced - which in turn makes it clear that we need pride events more than ever.,cancel pride parades +"we should ban factory farming to end the cruel treatment of animals. these are creatures that deserve respect, they should not be kept in horrendous conditions never seeing sunlight and too sick to stand.",factory farming +marriage is outdated and truly offers no benefits in this society. it should be abandoned and laws be put in effect to mimic the few benefits it has financially.,marriage +student loans should not be subsidized because it is driving up the cost of college and because students are graduating with so much debt they are often defaulting on that debt.,student loans +kids need consistency and adopting a zero-tolerance policy allows them to know 100% what the parameters are.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +we shouldn't limit executive compensation. the whole point of becoming an executive is working up the ladder for years in order to receive the six figure salary and lucrative bonuses.,executive compensation +a multi-party system allows for diverse thinking and a larger choice for the people,multi-party system +"targeted killing, specifically using drone strikes, is the most effective method for dealing with singular individuals or small groups with least risk of life to non-combatants/friendly soldiers",targeted killing +some crimes are so heinous and their perpetrators so evil that it isnt safe allowing them to live,capital punishment +it will make schools safer. it encourages all students to follow the rules.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +we should not end affirmative action because it is needed to help people from being discriminated against,affirmative action +television causes a generation of inactive children.,television +naturopathy is not proven or tested.,naturopathy +"Austerity policies can result in lower growth and lower tax revenues, especially in times of recession.",austerity regime +abolition of nuclear weapons is an essential part of creating world peace. no nation should possess the power to entirely annihilate another with such long-term destructive weapons.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +the gaza strip blockade is suppressing a race of people and not allowing them to improve their lives,blockade of the gaza strip +"holocaust denial contributes to the hatred that help fuel the holocaust and defies ""never again"" which sustains the view that it can happen again and needs a pre-preventive measure such as criminalization.",holocaust denial +"we should subsidize student loans to ensure all have access to education, not just those with a wealthy family",student loans +bullying is rampant on social media because people can hide behind false names and personas and remain anonymous. users can make threats against other people and no one knows who they are.,social media +priests have committed many unspeakable acts because they aren't allowed to have sex.,the vow of celibacy +times have changed since the constitution was drafted; judicial activism ensures that outdates legislation can be challenged.,judicial activism +the current national debt is unsustainable and will lead to the collapse of our whole government unless we do something about it. we need to adopt austerity programs immediately to save our country.,austerity regime +"it is a legitimate choice for the surrogate and family to make, if the surrogate wants to use their body to carry a baby the state has no right to stop this",surrogacy +"human cloning can provide big breakthroughs for scientists, it could lead to the elimination of defective genes by cloning healthy human cells that could improve someones life",human cloning +Surrogacy is emotionally damaging to the woman who carries the baby and then has to give the child away.,surrogacy +Allowing assisted suicide would enable greedy relatives to take advantage of ill relatives for their own financial gain,assisted suicide +allowing people to falsely believe things such as diet can cure their cancer causes them to pass away instead of seeking treatment that likely would have saved them.,naturopathy +telemarketing provides a useful avenue to the housebound to be introduced to goods and services they may otherwise miss out on.,telemarketing +polygamy is often oppressive to women and it should not be made legal.,polygamy +"racial profiling is basically racism by another name, and has no place in a society which needs to address the individual person and not the random colour of his or her skin.",racial profiling +we should subsidize journalism because it will help guarantee good honest reporting.,journalism +"used in conjunction with medicine, homeopathy can help people emotionally with their medical problem if they feel like it's working.",homeopathy +we should ban fast food as it is very unhealthy and is creating a lazy culture in which people do not cook or eat fresh food.,fast food +School uniforms decrease harassment and inappropriate behavior among the student body.,the use of school uniform +Many of the careers offered at vocational schools provide essential services to the community.,vocational education +embryonic stem cell research has led to medical breakthroughs and hope for many citizens afflicted with serious diseases. government subsidies will enable more research and lead to breakthroughs in many areas.,embryonic stem cell research +"by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will.",compulsory voting +missionaries have also done some good bringing education for example and health care to underdeveloped countries.,missionary work +vocational education should be subsidized to allow a skilled workforce to develop and grow.,vocational education +working together for a greater good favouring the less well off and giving freedom of choice can only benefit society as a whole.,libertarianism +"everyone should be able to bear arms in order to protect themselves, their homes and their families.",the right to keep and bear arms +we should definitely end racial profiling because every individual should be judged on their character alone.,racial profiling +for some endangered species zoos are the only place they can survive in,zoos +"naturopathy is simply an alternate treatment, for those who might not respond well to conventional therapies.",naturopathy +wikipedia is an important information source and we should subsidize it to make sure it continues to remain available.,wikipedia +we should adopt a gender neutral language as its less biased and can improve gender equality,gender-neutral language +a multi-party system as this will ensure that all policies are agreed upon and not forced through by a small majority. it will also ensure that a wider section of beliefs and opinions is represented.,multi-party system +it is essential that school prayer continues because it is right that children are encouraged to practice the christian faith,school prayer +space exploration can lead to new discoveries and might save planet earth in the future,space exploration +we should ban telemarketing because it has gotten way out of hand. the phone was once a convience now its a hassle.,telemarketing +capital punishment is an outdated system that needs an upheaval.,capital punishment +flag burning is a treasonous and traitorous act which should attract severe punishment.,flag burning +allowing people to be entrapped will lead to further abuses of power,entrapment +libertarianism is freedom and that is what we want and need instead of having the government in our lives all day,libertarianism +"journalism subsidized by authoritarian regimes becomes a propaganda machine used to control people, telling them what to think and spreading lies to hide totalitarian regimes' abuses",journalism +if a child has a birth defect cosmetic surgery can help the child feel better emotionally as well as improve self-esteem.,cosmetic surgery for minors +judicial activism is another overreach of power where authorities try to legislate certain behaviors. people should be free to make decisions within the law and not be mandated by another choices.,judicial activism +the elderly are more likely to fall for telemarketing scams because they’re vulnerable already and this can lead to an increased dependence on the government. if telemarketing was banned this wouldn’t happen.,telemarketing +compulsory voting would force those who do not agree with candidates to vote for someone they are not confident in.,compulsory voting +zero-tolerance policies are unreasonable and antithetical to the learning process.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Social media is a great way for people to share what they are doing and their interests with friends and family, and to find other like minded people all around the world.",social media +Missionary work should be banned as no country or group of people should have the right to dictate how another group should behave in return for education or healthcare benefits.,missionary work +minors do not have the maturity to make a decision that could affect how they look for the rest of their lives.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"some foster parents only take children for the financial benefits. others have even more dangerous motives, and these homes are not safe.",foster care +space will one day be an important resource so we need to further explore it.,space exploration +legalized cannabis can be more closely regulated and taxed. it makes it safer than illegal weed and helps provide tax dollars.,cannabis +wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.,wikipedia +affirmative action gives people unfair benefits over others,affirmative action +payday loans charge exhorbitant rates and take advantage of the poor,payday loans +"Capital punishment is beneficial to society: you are removing a murderer from society who could possibly kill again, even while in prison.",capital punishment +the vow of celibacy is an outdated thinking,the vow of celibacy +cannabis is no different than alcohol and should be legalized with the same restrictions placed on alcohol,cannabis +factory farming is necessary to feed the ever growing population.,factory farming +it would allow medical supplies to get to the needy,blockade of the gaza strip +there is nothing wrong with seeking more natural remedies than relying on harmful and addictive pharmaceutical drugs.,naturopathy +Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in reducing bullying and violence.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +nobody has the right to take another person's life no matter how evil that person may be.,capital punishment +"Algorithmic trading standardizes the market by making algorithms the defining force, making large price changes unlikely.",algorithmic trading +clergy should have the option to marry and have a family like everyone else,the vow of celibacy +"school uniforms help put the focus on school, during a time in which so many kids focus and judge upon appearance.",the use of school uniform +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because it can give kids the wrong idea and make them think they need it to be beautiful,cosmetic surgery for minors +affirmative action can support under represented groups to eliminate discrimination,affirmative action +"health research deserves state funding, and embryonic stem cell research is a promising area that should be prioritized as it will have a bearing on the treatment and cure of many conditions.",embryonic stem cell research +Space exploration is expensive and takes funds from other more important areas.,space exploration +surrogacy should be banned because you are essentially selling your womb or selling a baby. the surrogate mother may changer her mind and the legal issues can be very complicated.,surrogacy +people today are not affected by what happened to their ancestors and do not deserve special treatment,affirmative action +we should abolish the olympic games as it is an overly huge expense to the country hosting.,the olympic games +not everyone has access to the internet and television is sometimes the only way some people have access to the news or information concerning an emergency in their area so it should not be abandoned.,television +space exploration can tell us so much about the world that we live in and help us to identify potential threats that the human race may need to prepare for.,space exploration +prostitution is a choice between consenting adults and should not be criminalized,prostitution +the olympic games are one of the few things that happens where every country can come together and enjoy something.,the olympic games +people have the right to choose to worship as they choose.,the church of scientology +we should end mandatory retirement as many people now live longer healthier lives and should be given the choice to continue working or if financially struggling.,retirement +algorithmic trading may be an artificial manipulation of the market.,algorithmic trading +entrapment could help put criminals behind bars.,entrapment +opening up organ trade would save thousands of lives and make organs more available.,organ trade +assisted suicide is the relief from excruciating pain for those with terminal illnesses or zero quality of life - it is an act of selfless benevolance which ought to be legally protected.,assisted suicide +we should abolish the olympic games because they are a major waste of money and time. not to mention they are often filled with scandals and corruption.,the olympic games +this would stop rich people being able to avoid criminal charges by buying the best lawyers.,the use of public defenders +"as long as they are properly informed, someone should be allowed to sell organs for compensation if they so choose.",organ trade +capital punishment allows for equal justice type punishment and a means for the victim's family members to have some type of closure to such a horrible episode in their lives.,capital punishment +we should continue to support pride parades because everyone has the right to do what they want as long as it does not harm others.,cancel pride parades +The danger of a nuclear war will remain until weapons of mass destruction cease to exist,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"urbanization contributes to overcrowding, environmental damage and poverty.",fight urbanization +"algorithmic trading is quick, efficient, and accurate.",algorithmic trading +people learn a lot about animals and nature by going to the zoo,zoos +"We should not adopt zero tolerance policies because they punish students for standing up for themselves or fighting back against bullies, which is unfair and undermines faith in school discipline.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +compulsory voting would ensure that everyone would vote and have a voice in what goes on.,compulsory voting +"freedom of expression is a basic right and the more restrictions that are placed on this, the more it will be chipped away at in future.",holocaust denial +a system of compulsory voting would mean that politicians would have to consider the needs of the whole electorate rather than just those who turn out to vote,compulsory voting +we should subsidize space exploration because it can help provide us with education of the universe around us,space exploration +"Economic sanctions are the only way that a country can be warned that we mean business, by harming their economy we can influence those in power to stop their damaging ways.",the use of economic sanctions +zoos keep animals in unnatural environments for human entertainment which is morally wrong and should be banned.,zoos +by allowing the organ trade the poorest of society will resort to selling body parts just to survive which will harm them in the end.,organ trade +prostitution is a crime against women and by legalizing it you are only reaffirming that women are just objects to be used by men.,prostitution +"factory farming increases food production, many stores require a large stock of certain products, factory farming allows these large orders to be fulfilled",factory farming +Collectivism is unfair to those who work hard when everything is shared with those who don't work at all.,collectivism +social media connects and assists people in an emergency situation.,social media +factory farming is cruel and inhumane.,factory farming +an executive should not make 1000 times more than the workers especially when the company is doing bad.,executive compensation +mandatory retirement is a good policy as it brings in new people with new ideas and fresh skills into the company,retirement +Homeschooling gives kids the opportunity to learn at their own pace which helps them excel in areas they may have failed at in public school.,homeschooling +we should ban cosmetic surgery because it can be a dangerous undertaking with unforeseen risks involved.,cosmetic surgery +social media can be used by the elderly and other otherwise immobile persons to stay in touch with friends and relatives that they could otherwise never stay in contact with.,social media +we should fight urbanization because it causes smog and air pollution,fight urbanization +Safe spaces give people the ability to process issues at their own pace without the added stress of judgement from others.,safe spaces +We should ban telemarketing as it is invasive and un-productive as little is ever sold in this manner.,telemarketing +zero tolerance deters children from misbehaving in school as well as involves parents in keeping their children safe and to behave in an educational setting.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"there is never going to be enough voluntary donation to meet demand, opening up an organ trade could remedy this drastic gap in supply to help save lives",organ trade +telemarketing helps introduce customers to new things and services they may not have heard of had they not been prompted into the subject.,telemarketing +"urbanization causes more crime, more pollution, and destroys the environment.",fight urbanization +we need to stop changing everything to conform to the few people who are offended.,gender-neutral language +polygamy is a patriarchal system that has no place in the modern world.,polygamy +we should prohibit flag burning because it is disrespectful to our nation and everyone serving in the military.,flag burning +"we should not abandon the vow of celibacy, to some religious clergy it is a fundamental part of their faith and it ought to be their choice to make this commitment",the vow of celibacy +adopting a zero-tolerance policy in schools is unfair since it takes no account of the circumstances of the infraction,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"racial profiling doesn't work. especially with terrorism. terrorists are coming from all races now, especially the new home grown terrorists. this just increases racism and distrust in authority.",racial profiling +"mandatory retirement discriminates based on age, not ability and should be ended",retirement +"Flag burning dishonors veterans who have sacrificed lives and health for the country, and should be banned.",flag burning +"algorithmic trading is powered by ai that can be easily hacked, thus putting financial data at risk",algorithmic trading +payday loans if correctly used are a useful source of short term finance,payday loans +Targeted killing is no different that cold-blooded murder and should be banned.,targeted killing +"by subsidizing stay-at-home dads we will improve the quality of the family life, giving the women a right to pursue a career",stay-at-home dads +zoos should not be abolished because they do important conservation work with endangered species,zoos +Space exploration helps us better understand the universe we live in.,space exploration +"Racial profiling is racist, by definition. People are suspected of criminal activity based only on the color of their skin.",racial profiling +IQ tests allow teachers to understand the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of their students and thus tailor their teaching according to the needs of their students.,intelligence tests +"the government should not have the power to decide what is good medicine and what is not, people have to be free to decide for themselves what kind of therapy they want",naturopathy +cannabis is a gateway to harder drugs so should not be legalized,cannabis +homeschooling is the only option for some children with special needs that public school doesn’t address.,homeschooling +"In one study, foster care children did not differ from matched family children in their sense of well-being, self-esteem, or incidence of depression or behavior problems",foster care +judicial activism should be banned because a judge is supposed uphold laws that are already written & not go off on his/her own impulses,judicial activism +the blockade of the gaza strip hurts the weakest members of society by preventing delivery of food and medicine.,blockade of the gaza strip +we cannot close zoos that can help preserve endangered species from extinction,zoos +Cosmetic surgery should be banned as it feeds the belief that people should look a certain way to be accepted.,cosmetic surgery +"Using IQ tests, educators can identify children who need more stimulation and are capable of learning faster, and offer them a richer educational experience",intelligence tests +sex selection promotes gender discrimination and can lead to gender imbalances in society,sex selection +there are individuals that have received strikes against them for minor crimes or things done as teens. there is no magic number in three. sentences should depend on the type and severity of crimes.,the three-strikes laws +autonomous cars could allow us to use the time we spend driving in personal activities or simply resting if the trips are too long,the development of autonomous cars +Subsidizing journalism will lead to legislators threatening news agencies with taking their funding away if they report controversial content.,journalism +"vocational education has previously been an area for the better off, so subsidising it would open vocational studies to everyone regardless of income.",vocational education +we should not use economic sanctions because that only serves to hurt all the citizens in a country for the acts of those in power.,the use of economic sanctions +austerity could end up hitting poor people the hardest when they are already struggling.,austerity regime +foster care brings more harm that good because children are sometimes tossed from one home to another and never get to be close to and learn the love from parents,foster care +"Humanitarian arguments against the blockade are overblown, as the blockade is not designed to prevent things like food and medicine from entering Gaza, but rather weapons and other resources that may assist Hamas.",blockade of the gaza strip +We should end affirmative action because it privileges certain disempowered groups over others.,affirmative action +school uniforms shouldn't be used anymore because they can be expensive for some parents,the use of school uniform +the statistics show that foster care is successful in protecting children from physical harm,foster care +no religion has a place within schools and the education system in general. school should be simply about education to assist in the future of those participating.,school prayer +"the three-strikes law is unfair, and in some cases, only 1 strike should be enough if the crime is bad enough.",the three-strikes laws +a libertarian system allows and ensures that a person is free to do as they please as long as those actions do not impede or infringe on the rights of others.,libertarianism +journalism should be funded by the government as it promotes learning and worldwide communication.,journalism +social media brings more harm than good because instead of making real life friends they rely on the fake social media friends,social media +too many unnecessary deaths have been caused by firearms.,the right to keep and bear arms +austerity regimes are detrimental to democratic processes,austerity regime +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because the risks involved outweigh any benefit that may be acheived,cosmetic surgery for minors +everyone has a right to vote and to not vote if they don't want to. if someone doesn't think any of the candidates are capable then they shouldn't be forced to put them in office.,compulsory voting +sex selection is wrong because nature shouldn’t be altered through desire.,sex selection +too many child actors are exploited by the industry and their parents and banning child actors would help protect them,the use of child actors +"the church of scientology is one religion among many - simply because their views may be controversial doesn't justify a ban, this is a violation of basic religious freedom.",the church of scientology +"Capital punishment often comes at a higher cost to the state and taxpayers than simply leaving someone in jail for life, meaning that abolishing capital punishment would save time and pressure on the courts.",capital punishment +"Firearms are typically far more dangerous to the owner and his/her family than any intruder, due to misuse, murder, and suicide.",the right to keep and bear arms +"when a child or teacher does a very bad act, they must be punished. when a person knows they will not get away with doing something bad, they will be less likely to do it.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +we should prohibit flag burning as it is an archaic form of protest and inflames community tensions.,flag burning +there are people who are uncomfortable with how they look and they should have a right to get cosmetic surgery,cosmetic surgery +people should be allowed to believe in whatever they want to as long as they are not harming others,the church of scientology +whaling has devastating effects on the entire ocean ecosystem.,whaling +it's been proven many times that fast food causes an array of dietary problems leading to health complications and early death.,fast food +nuclear weapons are important tools in securing the safety of the world against oppressive and maniacal regimes. the threat of nuclear war makes countries work together to find solutions.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +zoos provide essential work in keeping engandered species from going extinct.,zoos +factory farming creates a cruel environment for animals,factory farming +Assisted suicide is a criminal offense and is a form of assisted murder,assisted suicide +fast food offers a variety of healthy choices and is convenient for those in the workplace that do not have time for making a full meal.,fast food +"Because Foster families are rarely permanent homes, children taken in spend only short bursts of times with the families. The lack of stability is especially for children and teenagers because they are developing emotionally and mentally.",foster care +"stem cell research has been proven to help people with parkinson's disease, and other major illnesses.",embryonic stem cell research +homeopathy can be harmful to those who use it as it is not scientifically proven to have the same affects as traditional medicine which the doctors prescribe.,homeopathy +legalizing the organ trade will increase the number of people killed by criminals looking to make a profit on their organs,organ trade +marriage is an important institution that can provide a secure foundation for raising children.,marriage +"figures show that certain crimes are perpetrated more by certain races, thus racial profiling is a helpful shortcut for law enforcement.",racial profiling +cannabis is simply a gateway to harder drugs and it should not be legalised.,cannabis +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense since it should be a personal decision what a person wants for themselves. it could prevent months or years of pain for someone with no quality of life.,assisted suicide +zoos are inhumane structures built to house animals away from their natural environment. zoos should be abolished and animals returned to their natural homes where they can be free.,zoos +dense cities concentrate pollution.,fight urbanization +"safe spaces are essential for communities who face persecution and exclusion, allowing them to communicate and help one another.",safe spaces +"three-strikes laws act as a very effective deterrent to crime, and this zero tolerance approach has been been responsible for making cities far safer.",the three-strikes laws +people who claim the holocaust never existed should be charged with a hate crime. there is a ton of evidence that easily proves the holocaust was real and many jewish people were murdered.,holocaust denial +a stay at home dad does so by choice. taxpayers shouldn't be forced to pay for other people's expenses because someone decided they didn't want to get a job.,stay-at-home dads +The technology developed for space exploration has also had uses in regular life -- subsidizing space exploration would also have positive trickle down effects.,space exploration +autonomous cars are very dangerous and not tested enough.,the development of autonomous cars +private military companies should be banned they often act as mercenaries and cant be regulated,private military companies +stem cell research will find cures to different diseases some thought to be uncurable,embryonic stem cell research +homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine.,homeopathy +Private military companies lack the principles and morality of legislated military and are more prone to commits war crimes.,private military companies +people age differently so age is not a good tool to use to determine if someone should be working or not,retirement +the separation of church and state is a must. religion has no purpose in a classroom especially when it alienates those in the religious minorities.,school prayer +social media allows families living apart to remain in touch.,social media +legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant,organ trade +developing autonomous cars will act as a stepping stone towards developing newer technologies in the future,the development of autonomous cars +Guantanamo Bay is a symbol of human rights abuses that rightly shows America to be hypocritical when it comes to promoting human rights.,guantanamo bay detention camp +urbanization destroys natural habitat and crowds people together. urbanization means larger police forces and more crime.,fight urbanization +we should ban cosmetic surgery because the safety of the procedure is questionable and too many people are disfigured or die because of poorly trained doctors.,cosmetic surgery +entrapment shouldn't be legal because it allows a person who otherwise would have never committed a crime to be coerced into it.,entrapment +naturopathy is dangerous because some ingredients are excessive and can cause more health problems down the road,naturopathy +economic sanctions must be retained as it is the only way in which dishonest countries can be made to mend their ways.,the use of economic sanctions +a great deal of money is wasted every year on trying to police the use of cannabis which would be saved if cannabis was legalized,cannabis +if people can't afford a high education then the burden of paying for them to have this shouldn't be put on other people by subsidizing. the can always get a job doing other things.,student loans +There is less conflict in collectivist societies because people are working toward a common goal.,collectivism +parents have an absolute choice to determine how their children should be educated,homeschooling +we should not ban naturopathy because some people don't believe in doctors because of religious believes and so naturopathy is better than nothing,naturopathy +cannabis should be not be legalized because it is a mind-altering drug that has many negative side effects.,cannabis +"there are many healthy fast food options and with the hectic pace of most americans, fast food is the only option in many cases.",fast food +the abolition of nuclear weapons is needed to secure peace.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +in practicing libertarianism we would adopt philosophical and financial customs that would improve our quality of life,libertarianism +cosmetic surgery is dangerous and should be banned.,cosmetic surgery +"any statistical study and classification methods that can improve detection rates and cut crime are valid, irrespective of how ethically sensitive they might be.",racial profiling +"minors are still growing into their features, allowing cosmetic surgery teaches them to be ashamed of maturing naturally.",cosmetic surgery for minors +the right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed by the constitution,the right to keep and bear arms +"voting is a right, but rights should not be forced on those who do not desire them.",compulsory voting +"when a person can't live with their own family and needs more structure and therapy, foster care is the most beneficial.",foster care +we should adopt a zero tolerance policy because it helps keep children safe.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +they are gender and race biased. they often do not measure true intelligence.,intelligence tests +Guantanamo Bay is a stain on America's reputation as a lawful and just country.,guantanamo bay detention camp +children should be allowed to express their individuality,the use of school uniform +space exploration gives insight into our world and other planets which could be invaluable.,space exploration +"some facial abnormalities or perceived abnormalities cause significant mental distress to young people, influencing their development, when cosmetic surgery could positively transform their lives.",cosmetic surgery for minors +its unnatural. you shouldn't have the right or ability to choose or abort based solely on sex. this can lead to complete disproportionate numbers if people decide to favor one sex over the other.,sex selection +homeschooled kids don't get the education they need and don't get to work on their social skills,homeschooling +the right to keep and bear arms is protected by our government and should be like that so people can defend their self.,the right to keep and bear arms +"child actors are exploited both by parents and the video industry, children should study and grow without working",the use of child actors +surrogacy should not be banned because it provides a safe means for a woman to have a child when she can not carry one in her own womb.,surrogacy +intellectual property rights ensure that people or companies can make profits from what they have spent much time and effort in creating.,intellectual property rights +"legalizing prostitution prevents the spread of disease. when it is legal and regulated, health check ups are common place, thus preventing dangerous diseases to be spread throughout the population.",prostitution +school uniforms de-individuate pupils and reduce their ability to express themselves which may reduce their ability to perform to their best in school so uniform should be abandoned,the use of school uniform +compulsory voting is an infringement on personal choice,compulsory voting +if we were to subsidize journalism we could possibly attract more and better people into the field of reporting. the better quality people we get into the field will benefit us all.,journalism +"we should continue to support missionary work as they do so much good for underdeveloped countries by bring goods, medicine and skills to the people of these countries.",missionary work +Setting a mandatory retirement age allows for the younger generations to move up the ladder and to better support their own families.,retirement +factory farming often results in unsafe food production and an increase in polution,factory farming +if a child is told that he scored low on an intelligence test he will think that he is incapable of learning and won't do well in school,intelligence tests +we do not understand the full implications of human cloning so it should be banned until we have more information.,human cloning +safe spaces should be abolished because they interfere with progress in reducing discrimination.,safe spaces +television wastes millions of hours of peoples lives that could be spent working and helping the economy.,television +legalizing prostitution ensures the workers to have adequate health check ups and protection from harm.,prostitution +school uniforms trains young students to be professional in education and the workforce,the use of school uniform +some people are out of options and surrogacy can give them one more bit of hope.,surrogacy +fast food is leading to obesity not only in adults but also in children. it should be banned for the sake of the nation's health.,fast food +"we should ban the use of child actors because they are too young to truly understand what they are doing, and hollywood has proven to be a dangerous place for children.",the use of child actors +priests also have the right to have a family,the vow of celibacy +surrogacy is a vital option for many women who could otherwise not conceive naturally.,surrogacy +"embryonic stem cell research may lead to life-saving treatments such as the growing of spare organs, which can save many lives.",embryonic stem cell research +telemarketers can bring goods and services to those who are not aware of what is available as well as providing employment to those in need of work.,telemarketing +"some students may do better in a homeschool situation where they can receive one on one attention, rather than in a large group of other students.",homeschooling +it would help to get organs faster for the people that need them,organ trade +we should subsidize stay-at-home dads because we subsidize stay-at-home mums. to limit a benefit via gender is discriminatory.,stay-at-home dads +cosmetic surgery aids in reconstructive surgeries such as those who have has a mastectomy or have physical repairable birth defects.,cosmetic surgery +we should adopt libertarianism as it allows people to live their lives according to the constitution without over abundance of government.,libertarianism +by denying the holocaust a person is trivializing genocide. it encourages further discrimination and hate crimes. such actions should be criminal.,holocaust denial +"guantanamo bay allows the extraction of information from terrorists, information that is vital to our national security",guantanamo bay detention camp +we should prohibit school prayer because people shouldn't be forced to pray if they don't believe in it,school prayer +we should not legalize organ trade because doing so would result in other illegal activities such as kidnapping to obtain organs,organ trade +the public school system does not prepare students well enough and people should have the right to teach their kids themselves.,homeschooling +homeopathy is a vaible alternative to mainstream medicine that brings comfort to many.,homeopathy +nuclear weapons pose too serious a threat to our world. we must abolish them now.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"cannabis help patients with cancer pain, a natural remedy for relief as well as other medical issues such as insomnia, without any unnatural chemical additives.",cannabis +an austerity regime would help make the country cut their debt,austerity regime +"school uniforms help stop bullying because when people are similarly dressed, nobody is made to feel inferior.",the use of school uniform +the use of public defenders should be mandatory so that every person is represented on the same level as the next.,the use of public defenders +an austerity regime would give the country the ability to begin paying off debt and rebuilding a stronger economy.,austerity regime +"based on the reports of previous members, people within the church of scientology are often abused and held against their will.",the church of scientology +we should adopt libertarianism because it upholds political freedom,libertarianism +they can be dangerous and sometime break out into riots.,cancel pride parades +marriage is an old construct that largely fails in our modern society. we simply aren't designed to be compatible through all stages of life,marriage +"homeopathy can cause people to not seek valid medical help for disease, causing death or continued illnesses.",homeopathy +human cloning educates us and helps science explore many new possibilities.,human cloning +affirmative action needs to continue so that we can right the wrongs done in the past,affirmative action +"the church of scientology is a cult that takes people's money, brainwashes them, and harrasses anyone who tries to leave and should be banned.",the church of scientology +"Many of the most horrendous acts by humanity has been done in the name of religion, the world would be a more peaceful place if we all adopted atheism.",atheism +"legalizing polygamy could result in much more stable lives for many families, more adults in the house would mean less strain on finances and more people to care for the children.",polygamy +"There is no justification for mass destruction. Therefore, nuclear weapons are inherently immoral. Same as private persons should not be able to own assault weapons, the states should be barred from creating and owning nuclear weapons.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because even one nuclear strike could lead to mutually assured destruction.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Organ sales decrease the number of people on dialysis, freeing up more resources for the health care system.",organ trade +School uniforms are too expensive and many parents can not afford the extra expense.,the use of school uniform +"targeted killing is equivocal to murder, whereas knowing the location of a target would allow for capture and imprisonment rather than death and should be banned.",targeted killing +factory farming allows for higher output so food sources can go to the consumer in quantity and lower costs.,factory farming +atheism fosters critical thinking and frees the moral ties of citizens by creating a better society,atheism +factory farming tends to be inhumane for the animals. the conditions are absolutely horrible.,factory farming +they go against international laws and lead to an increase in violence and civilian casualties.,private military companies +"Homeopathy is the basis for many more traditional medications and they can be very effective at reducing symptoms, treating minor ailments and have few side effects.",homeopathy +minors don’t understand the implications of their choices,cosmetic surgery for minors +We should adopt a multi-party system as there are many parts of society that are currently not represented by the current two-party system.,multi-party system +Space exploration is the way to go for the survival of the human kind. All the possible means have to be engaged in this important development,space exploration +coesmtic surgery is dangerous and elective.,cosmetic surgery for minors +factory farming allows us to provide mass amounts of food faster and easier which allows us to feed more people than ever.,factory farming +factory farming is incredibly cruel towards the animals. it's inhumane and abusive. the animals are kept in horrid conditions. this practice must stop.,factory farming +a zero-tolerance policy would help keep children safer.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +compulsory voting will lead to a far more representative system of parliament because everyone's vote will be taken into consideration.,compulsory voting +an austerity regime would raise taxes which would leave the hardworking with less money in their pockets.,austerity regime +"naturopathy should be banned for the obvious reason of, it has never been scientifically been proven to work. it does not even have support from the medical community as a whole.",naturopathy +naturopathy keeps people from seeking necessary medical care because they think they can heal themselves naturally.,naturopathy +legalized marijuana use will lower street crime by paralyzing the criminal market where violence actually occurs,cannabis +homeopathy can lead people to use herbal remedies and not seek help for bigger issues which can have devestating consequences.,homeopathy +no autonomous car will every be able to make complex judgement calls the way a human can.,the development of autonomous cars +homeopathy has shown to be beneificial in studies,homeopathy +Racial profiling legitimizes and encourages racism in our society.,racial profiling +it is a waste of police time and resources trying to track down cannabis farms,cannabis +pride parades promote inclusion and pride within the lgbtq community.,cancel pride parades +"if prostitution were legal, there could be more government regulation. that regulation would allow for less disease and less human trafficking.",prostitution +vocational education can offer a wide range of income earning skills that a traditional university cannot,vocational education +organ trading should be legalized because it could be very beneficial for whoever is selling the organ.,organ trade +judges should do what they feel is right in accordance with their view on the law and should not be limited,judicial activism +We should ban the Church of Scientology as they are dangerous and known to treat their followers badly.,the church of scientology +We should not end mandatory retirement because it opens up positions for young people who otherwise could never begin their career.,retirement +we should legalize cannabis because it would cut down on crime and it would help those with medical conditions that require the use of it.,cannabis +television should be banned as far too often it is used to babysit children leading to slow interpersonal development which can last into adulthood.,television +stem cell research is essential in combating illnesses like cancer and moving forward to find cures and treatment.,embryonic stem cell research +public defenders should not be mandatory because it will affect peoples cases since they can physical tell them your story,the use of public defenders +federal money flowing into this area allows more students to borrow more money to go to schools they might not otherwise attend.,student loans +legalizing the organ trade would help make organs more accessible to those who need them.,organ trade +most people have a busy life style now and would not have time for regular meals if they did not have fast food.,fast food +"if the right to keep and bear arms was abolished, it would decrease the number of weapons that are available and lessen violent crime.",the right to keep and bear arms +people need to be protected from themselves. making public defenders mandatory would ensure people who would otherwise mistakenly represent themselves an fair chance in the courtroom,the use of public defenders +we should ban the use of child actors because it puts too much pressure on them and usually causes issues for them as they become adults.,the use of child actors +they eliminate human error on the roadways,the development of autonomous cars +allowing unfettered libertarianism will result in more crime and more income disparity,libertarianism +collectivism imposes other people's will over individuals and therefore violates fundamental human rights.,collectivism +whales need to be protected before they are endangered.,whaling +we need to keep other kids safe in schools by enforcing a zero-tolerance policy in schools. we can't have drugs or weapons in our schools and give those kids a pass.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +entrapment is a helpful tool for law enforcement to catch criminals who often slip through loopholes in the legal system,entrapment +marriage is an outdated custom - so many people divorce that it seems pointless,marriage +it's your body and if you want to sell it for living that should be your right if the country is truly free you should be able to due what you want with your own body without consequences,prostitution +collectivism could quash the legitimate need to support certain groups more than others that are currently suffering from inequality due to years of discrimination,collectivism +"racial profiling is outdated in the modern age where people are becoming more similar in outlook, opportunities, values and ideals regardless of race",racial profiling +cannabis is a gateway drug that leads to abuse of and addiction to stronger drugs that will never be legalized as the better high is sought,cannabis +we should abandon television and halt the decline of our species becoming sedentary house bound creatures that cannot appreciate the world unless it's through a screen.,television +the right to free information is crucial for an informed populous and a democratic society,journalism +"by adopting an austerity regime, the government can save money and pay off the national debt.",austerity regime +We need Guantanamo Bay to stay open in order to detain and interrogate enemy combatants in support of our war efforts.,guantanamo bay detention camp +factory farming can produce food at lower costs than organic produce and people on low incomes cant always afford the high prices of organic food,factory farming +social media allows people to stay connected with family members who live a long distance apart.,social media +the vow of celibacy is outdated and unrealistic for a majority of the people,the vow of celibacy +intellectual properties allow large corporations to have monopolies over their products and restrict the free market.,intellectual property rights +"if a person is able to afford better, more experienced attorneys to give them a better chance in court, then they should be able to. public defenders are for those who can not afford the more expensive ones.",the use of public defenders +"Subsidies for journalism will allow organizations to promote themselves, instead of having to rely on bad platforms like facebook that push them to compromise the material in order to get top advertising.",journalism +We should adopt gender-neutral language so as to be as inclusive as possible in communication.,gender-neutral language +"sex selection is a slippery slope. we could end up with a drastic imbalance of men and women, especially in some cultures that place more value on one over the other. this could lead to future danger.",sex selection +flag burning insults our country and should be illegal,flag burning +"The increased tax revenue gained from legalizing marijuana can be used to fund public projects, fix roads, improve schools, etc.",cannabis +"we shouldn't stop the development of autonomous cars. they are the future of automobiles. humans have proved incapable of safely driving, but these cars will improve safety and increase productivity.",the development of autonomous cars +capital punishment is often the only viable response to certain crimes and should be upheld,capital punishment +affirmative action is a form of discrimination that denies opportunities to qualified persons if they are not in a targeted minority group.,affirmative action +legalizing prostitution is a bad idea because it demoralized women and the government should never support laws that demoralize any population of people.,prostitution +telemarketers exist only to scam people out of their money. they lie and use dishonest marketing tactics to get consumers to bend to their will.,telemarketing +"Zero-tolerance policies leave no room for schools to explore the circumstances behind the bad behavior, which is damaging to the child's emotional state and often leads to the recurrence of the bad behavior.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +algorithmic trading reduces operating costs so investors can get better profits,algorithmic trading +Most of the countries that allow polygamy - specifically those that allow men to have more than one wife - are usually violent.,polygamy +i think collectivism is good for countries to adopt. if we are all one and united with each other for the greater good of the country we will have less anger and violence towards one another.,collectivism +"Even with high rates of divorce, married couples and the children of married parents ultimately have more stable and emotionally healthy lives than their unmarried counterparts.",marriage +Stay-at-home moms have never been subsidized and the same should hold true for dads. Parents who make the choice to stay home to raise their children should live within their means.,stay-at-home dads +We should not abandon marriage since it will increase single parenting and create unstable households for children,marriage +missionary work provides an invaluable service to help alleviate suffering in third world countries.,missionary work +We should adopt an austerity regime because government spending has ballooned in the past decades with less and less to show for it,austerity regime +The blockade is a human rights violation that turns gaza into an open air prison where people are starving and dying of disease without any food or medicine.,blockade of the gaza strip +social media brings people together from all over the world,social media +Urbanization destroys nature and increases pollution.,fight urbanization +cannabis is no more harmful than alcohol which is legal.,cannabis +"naturopathy might cause people to not seek out conventional treatments, ignoring sound science and unnecessarily putting themselves at risk.",naturopathy +Fast food provides a cheap and consistent meal for many people who see it as an occasional meal or treat and this should not be restricted because others cannot make good dietary choices.,fast food +"school uniforms are often used as a money making exercise by schools, where they inflate the price and parents have no choice but to pay.",the use of school uniform +"we should certainly subsidize wikipedia because it is an open source dictionary and encyclopedia that has millions of users. without it, there will be much less learning and information available.",wikipedia +naturopathy provides no real health benefits and users miss out on real effective treatments.,naturopathy +there is no place for religious beliefs in school,school prayer +"foster parents can take advantage of children, and sometimes they volunteer just to get a paycheck.",foster care +fast food should not be banned because for many people on low incomes the alternatives are too expensive,fast food +social media reduces productivity in individuals who would have spent their time in learning and acquiring knowledge.,social media +"we should not ban the use of child actors because even from a young age, some people know that acting is a career they legitimately want to pursue. they're not being forced into it.",the use of child actors +social media brings people together that otherwise would never have met.,social media +"The UN secretary general and many other human rights organizations argue that the blockade of the Gaza Strip is illegal, and violates a number of international agreements that Israel is party to.",blockade of the gaza strip +some children would never be able to live in a family environment without foster care.,foster care +School uniforms are expensive and some families can not afford the added costs.,the use of school uniform +missionaries may act on the instruction of religion but their work is valuable and can change people's lives. look at the work done in african communities by christian missionaries.,missionary work +we should not abolish capital punishment because it is the best way of ensuring that murderers do not kill again.,capital punishment +economic sanctions hurt families but do little to change political policies.,the use of economic sanctions +"atheism is simply the end result of rational thinking, refusing to blindly believe in things that are unproven - this is healthier attitude, since religious adherence leads to all mannor of intolerance.",atheism +workers would be more motivated to do a good job if they were compensated more instead of giving the executives so much,executive compensation +"people who have gained a lot of wisdom and experience are an asset to any company and if they are perfectly healthy and wanting to continue to share their knowledge, they should have that option.",retirement +"subsidizing journalism will ensure that quality and accurate news is provided, it would crowd out less savory and false journalism.",journalism +"Marriage ceremonies/wedding receptions can be incredibly expensive for both attendees and hosts. The money spent on weddings could be better used elsewhere, such as towards a couple's new home, or for some charitable cause.",marriage +the organ trade should be legalized because it would result in the suppression of the black market for organs and therfore be safer for both donors and recipients,organ trade +libertarianism allows people to live their best lives with no interference from the government.,libertarianism +a multi-party system allows for greater freedom of expression for the electorate and reduces the need to vote for who you disagree with the least,multi-party system +safe spaces are an important place for students to get help or support without being judged,safe spaces +racial profiling unfairly targets minorities and the poor,racial profiling +vocational education should be subsidized as it prepares people for the labor market.,vocational education +telemarketing shouldn't be banned because by doing so it would put so many people out of a job.,telemarketing +"wikipedia has become a valuable, centralized, crowd-sourced information depot that helps people access information and is to everyone's advantage to keep them funded.",wikipedia +Whaling allows us to study whales and learn more about them.,whaling +"IQ tests allow teachers and parents to direct additional resources to children who need them the most, i.e., those with low IQ scores.",intelligence tests +they do not have to abide by the same ethical standards as a traditional military and should be banned.,private military companies +banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers.,telemarketing +there are still people that live off of whaling and banning it would take away their food and income.,whaling +"we should not adopt an austerity regime because it will affect the general populations tremendously, severe recession and many other problems",austerity regime +The three-strikes law makes judicial discretion - one of the hallmarks of our justice system - superfluous.,the three-strikes laws +"free speech can't be restricted and people are allowed to believe what they want, it doesn't harm anyone else for one person to think the holocaust wasn't real.",holocaust denial +three-strikes laws don't consider the proportionality of the crimes committed and would offer disproportionate punishment to people who commit petty crimes.,the three-strikes laws +conditions in foster care sometimes puts children in even worse situations than they were originally in.,foster care +legalizing organ trade would hinder the accessibility to organs for the poor.,organ trade +private military companies should be banned as they have committed heinous acts against innocent people in places like iraq.,private military companies +research shows that smoking one joint is as damaging to the lungs as five tobacco cigarettes because marijuana may contain five times as much carbon monoxide concentration and three times as much resin as tobacco,cannabis +urbanization leads to more concentrated pockets of pollution.,fight urbanization +marriage provides a more stable enviroment in which to bring up children,marriage +"capital punishment is the only acceptable punishment for some heinous crimes because they are so evil, life in prison is not enough.",capital punishment +social media makes us more connected,social media +"fast food is considered as junk food, food damaged for health and unhygienic for human beings",fast food +marriage is outdated and no longer works in today's society,marriage +assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses.,assisted suicide +"a birth defect or a disfiguring injury can highly impact someone's self esteem, with parental permission minors should have the opportunity to correct this.",cosmetic surgery for minors +homeopathy can bring more harm than good if someone has a medical condition and used homeopathic remedies without seeking medical advice,homeopathy +"The blockade has harmed Israel's reputation on the world stage, turning many countries against it because of the human rights violations that have been caused by the blockade.",blockade of the gaza strip +we cannot allow people to assist suicide because there is a fine line between assistance and murder and to have to differentiate is complex ground.,assisted suicide +"naturopathy has less side effects than medical treatment and aims to prevent illness through stress reduction and changes to diet and lifestyle, benefiting the patient in numerous ways.",naturopathy +Journalism is an important part of our political system; it keeps citizens informed and exposes government corruption.,journalism +there are fewer american casualties when using private military companies.,private military companies +We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they are weapons designed to kill innocent people and cannot be restricted to military targets.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should adopt gender-neutral language because it helps children to discover who they really are and not what society forces them to be.,gender-neutral language +Being a child actor can be a positive experience as long as a child’s other needs are also met,the use of child actors +the multi-party system is essential and ensures that minority parties have a say,multi-party system +cosmetic surgery may boost self-confidence and should not be banned. if a minor has parental support it should be allowed.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"urbanization is leading to pollution, traffic congestion, and dense populations. this puts pressure on every infrastructure, and forces prices of everything to rise. cities have trouble meeting basic needs",fight urbanization +whaling is a tradition with some native groups and they need the meat to survive through winter,whaling +diseases can be cured using cells created for embryonic stem cell research.,embryonic stem cell research +algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.,algorithmic trading +the money spent on subsidizing space exploration could be better spent on other things that help all of society,space exploration +"Prostitutes are subject to cruel and degrading treatment by both their pimps and clients. This is not a profession that should be legalized, it should be eradicated.",prostitution +the use of autonomous cars should result in a substantial reduction in road traffic accidents which currently are largely a result of human error.,the development of autonomous cars +"In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society.",capital punishment +We should not legalize sex selection because it is a form of violence against women.,sex selection +we should legalize sex selection because it gives the parents a choice of choosing exactly the kind of family they want,sex selection +minors are not fully mentally or emotionally developed enough yet to be able to process the ramifications of cosmetic surgery on their life.,cosmetic surgery for minors +Children who grow up in polygamous households have poor academic performance compared to those who grow up in monogamous families.,polygamy +collectivism hurts creativity and any new ideas and it slows down progress,collectivism +Three strikes laws increase court fees and court clog because individuals facing a third conviction will deploy everything possible in court to try and avoid the third strike.,the three-strikes laws +legalizing cannabis would increase its usage and lead to many people becoming addicts,cannabis +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because we no longer have the same threats that were around when that law was made. we need no militia now as our military is enough.,the right to keep and bear arms +"embyonic stem cell research can be used to cure diseases, genetic abnormalities and deformities that cannot yet be solved",embryonic stem cell research +School uniforms create more discipline among students and faculty.,the use of school uniform +legalizing organ trade would eliminate the black market for organs that currently exists.,organ trade +"collectivism leads to unstable forms of government, like socialism or communism.",collectivism +the lack of stability for children can lead to behavioural problems,foster care +wikipedia is not free to run even if it is free to users. subsidization would help keep it free for users.,wikipedia +if people want to work passed a certain age it is their choice,retirement +private military companies step in where a governments military cannot be used for whatever reason. They have a valid purpose and should remain.,private military companies +parents should be allowed to choose their children's education,homeschooling +"flag burning is free speech and therefore, protected",flag burning +subsidizing journalism could raise questions about bias and editorial independence.,journalism +telemarketing is a nuisance which annoys and antagonises potential customers,telemarketing +there are occasions when people need money immediately and can not wait until their next payday. they should be able to receive a payday loan to cover any emergencies.,payday loans +journalists receiving subsidies can be biased and untrustworthy,journalism +"we should prohibit school prayer because school is for learning and education, not religion.",school prayer +nuclear weapons are the only thing keeping some countries safe from another country. getting rid of them would cause immediate deaths from the resulting wars.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +cosmetic surgery often comes with negative health effects.,cosmetic surgery +"payday loans take advantage of people who are poor, uneducated or just impulsive. these loans create a cycle of poverty among people who cannot afford the high fees and continue to take out more and more loans.",payday loans +we cannot criminalise people by trapping them in a situation that may never have materialised otherwise,entrapment +capital punishment is a conscious act of murdering someone,capital punishment +fast food is high fat and unhealthy food,fast food +"polygamy, if legalized, could cause many issues with marital benefits, such as health insurance.",polygamy +"due to discrimination and racism still alive today, affirmative action is needed for people who do deserve the job or college acceptance. without it many are denied based on race even if qualified.",affirmative action +telemarketing takes advantage of people who are not always capable of making reasoned choices and their selling cannot be properly regulated due tot he private nature of their business.,telemarketing +the use of child actors shold be banned because while they are working they are not getting the education they will most likely need to get on in adult life,the use of child actors +there are valid medical reasons for using sex selection to combat certain diseases,sex selection +"intelligence tests are problematic, in that they exploit cultural biases which promotes systemic racism.",intelligence tests +libertarianism will lead to anarchy and a lawless society as no one will be following the laws and rules of society that are meant to keep the peace.,libertarianism +"the more people participate in the voting process, the better it is for democracy and society as a whole.",compulsory voting +many older people are perfectly capable of contributing to the workforce. they should not be punished by being forced to retire at a particular age,retirement +racial profiling does help catch criminals and it should be allowed.,racial profiling +We should ban child actors because many of them end up having troubles later in life and they are put at risk when they are on sets instead of being with people their own age.,the use of child actors +by adopting a austerity regime you are only hurting the less fortunate people and not those who caused the issues in the first place.,austerity regime +"algorithmic trading has its disadvantages which include system failure risks,network connectivity errors, time-lags between trade orders and execution and, most important of all, imperfect algorithms.",algorithmic trading +algorithmic trading makes investing safer because it eliminates the problems that human error can cause,algorithmic trading +"The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because whatever its effectiveness, it has galvanized the international community against Israel.",blockade of the gaza strip +social media allows people to communicate with each other instantly,social media +"we should not abolish zoos, if the animals are well cared for it can be a great environment for them to live safely and for children to go and learn about them",zoos +"some people find homeopathy works for them, even if it is just the placebo effect.",homeopathy +many people only foster for the paycheck and don’t actually care about the children.,foster care +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons as no country needs to have weapons capable of doing that much harm to others.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"economic sanctions do not help dealing with ""bad countries"", they just starve people living in the effected areas.",the use of economic sanctions +any military component should be government run. putting military operations in the hands of a private company will lead to dangerous situations that go beyond the rules set by our country.,private military companies +school prayer encourages children to be open minded and learn about other cultures and religions,school prayer +it is inhumane to keep animals in cages for our entertainment. they need to be in their natural habitat in order to thrive instead of zoos.,zoos +an austerity regime would cut down on social welfare and hurt those most in need.,austerity regime +judges should have the right to impose whatever rulings they want after hearing arguments on both sides of an issue.,judicial activism +we should fight urbanization because some parts of nature have been destroyed.,fight urbanization +"collectivism will ultimately fail because it is at odds with basic, self-preservation.",collectivism +in a democratic society we have to protect the right of consenting adults to make their own choices,prostitution +whaling is cruel and will lead to the population of whales declining,whaling +zoos should not be abolished as they provide the opportunity for revival of some animal species that are becoming extinct and provide a safe environment for their survival.,zoos +many communities have little or no coverage of local events subsidized journalism would help to fill this gap.,journalism +telemarketers lie to people just to get their money and they are relentless until they get what they want,telemarketing +assisted suicide should be a criminal offence as it is another form of murder,assisted suicide +naturopathy is pseudoscience and adherents may be harmed because they will eschew conventional medicine.,naturopathy +"We should ban whaling because whales are extremely intelligent, sensitive, and social creatures who suffer unduly when they are killed by hunters.",whaling +"prostitution occurs regardless, so making it safe and regulated through legalization is best. legalizing allows for a safer environment for participants.",prostitution +"School uniforms are expensive to fix and purchase, making them discriminatory against poor students.",the use of school uniform +"Collectivism does not reward individuals for hardwork, which removes the ability for people to improve their lives through their own dedication and volition, and is ultimately unjust.",collectivism +factory farming should not be banned since it employs so many people and provides affordable food to many. small farms cannot keep up with the demand for meat.,factory farming +we should subsidize student loans because the cost of paying back these loans can create much stress for young people.,student loans +affirmative action may hurt people because of the perception that they didn't get their way in on effort alone.,affirmative action +nuclear weapons are an effective threat that have prevented world war for 70 years,the abolition of nuclear weapons +School uniforms limit student's freedom speech and self-expression.,the use of school uniform +we should abolish this because it could give someone a monopoly in the certain inductural sector and give them the unfair chance.,intellectual property rights +we shouldn't legalize polygamy because it could lead to more abusive relationships,polygamy +human cloning is a dangerous and untested area of science that the results of we still do not know. those cloned could have any number of health complications or pollute the gene pool.,human cloning +people have a right to do what they want to their own bodies. bodily autonomy is a fundamental right that brings no harms to others. you can't trample those rights by banning cosmetic surgery.,cosmetic surgery +school prayer violates the separation between church and state,school prayer +Racial profiling keeps members of certain races oppressed and poor by consistently discriminating against them.,racial profiling +"Naturopathy is not properly regulated, making naturopathic drugs more dangerous an average.",naturopathy +subsidizing vocational education would get more people into the work force. people who wouldn't be able to receive training or education would now have the skills to get jobs period or better jobs.,vocational education +"having a public defender in your court allows for a greater knowledge and experience when presenting your case, as opposed to representing yourself.",the use of public defenders +as it is becoming increasingly obvious that they are too dangerous to keep. they cause devastating destruction and in the wrong hands could cause the end of the world.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +there is no real reason that a man or woman should not be allowed to have multiple spouses if so desired. it hurts no one if those involved are okay with the lifestyle as many are.,polygamy +safe spaces must be abolished because they contribute to the insecurity of minorities. they do not attack the problem of violence and discrimination,safe spaces +homeschooling allows children to be taught in a comfortable sitting as well as benefit from one-on-one teaching and relieves the stress from such things as bullying and peer pressure.,homeschooling +we should not limit judicial activism because judges have better knowledge of the laws than juries do,judicial activism +there is no scientific evidence that shows naturopathy works,naturopathy +people should have the right to determine what can and cannot be done to their body.,cosmetic surgery +"Since they are still physically developing, minors can't predict how their bodies will change around their surgeries, this means they should be made to wait until after they have grown into their adult bodies more.",cosmetic surgery for minors +Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination.,sex selection +homeschooling should be allowed because parents are the first teachers children have and have everything at their disposal to teach their children effectively,homeschooling +taxes shouldn’t have to pay for criminals to live comfortably after they’ve committed horrific crimes.,capital punishment +"Even in today's world pay inequality is a fact and this means that dad's cannot afford to stay at home, a subsidy is essential to allow dads the same opportunity as mums.",stay-at-home dads +"cannabis can cause psychosis and permanent mental illness, additionally cannabis users often go to on to take to harder drugs, increasing the risk of illegal drug taking and criminal activity.",cannabis +human cloning will be useful in fighting genetic diseases,human cloning +it is dangerous to have a community where so many people have lethal weapons,the right to keep and bear arms +certain groups require firearms such as farmers in rural communities to deal with wild animals which can pose a threat to their crops or livestock.,the right to keep and bear arms +wikipedia is the most important and largest source of information on the internet and we must support it,wikipedia +factory farming should be banned because it is legal cruelty to animals. the animals have no quality of life before they are slaughtered. that's not okay.,factory farming +we should end all economic sanctions because they cause harm to both countries by preventing free trade which in turn will cause an economic downturn.,the use of economic sanctions +"religion has been the root cause of more pain and bloodshed throughout history than anything else - an atheist approach is a healthier way of life than rigid, deathly adherence to a divisive doctrine.",atheism +"pride parades are often focal points for civil unrest and protest of extremist groups, and thousands of police hours are occupied by them.",cancel pride parades +we don't subsidize stay at home mothers so there is not reason to do it for dads. if they dont want to work then that is up to them to come up with a way to provide for their families on their own.,stay-at-home dads +marriage offers certain protections and privileges that simply dating or cohabitating can not and do not. it's needed it many instances.,marriage +"polygamy, polyandry, polyamory, and same sex relationships should not be discriminated against and certainly should not be illegal, we should be free to decide our own relationship structure",polygamy +racial profiling is necessary to keep our country safe from its enemies.,racial profiling +"intelligence tests are inherently biased, and the mark out young people as either smart or dumb, when in actual fact the ones doing well on the test may not be intelligent or talented in other areas.",intelligence tests +urban areas have too much pollution and use up too many resources.,fight urbanization +"parents are the first teacher a child has, so homeschooling just makes sense for those that want to pursue it.",homeschooling +sex selection leads to higher abortion rates,sex selection +urbanization allows for close proximity to employment as well as an increase in housing.,fight urbanization +zoos can give a chance for endangered animals or animals who are injured or outcast a place to grow up and be raised like in an animal sanctuary.,zoos +"The death penalty can provide families of victims with some closure, which may help them to deal with their suffering.",capital punishment +the use of child actors should be banned because child actors end up having more money than they know what to do with and thus misuse it.,the use of child actors +"urbanization means affordable housing, access to supportive resources and community services, and better healthcare for the area.",fight urbanization +Guantanamo Bay detention camp is an important safety measure for the American people as it keeps terrorists confined.,guantanamo bay detention camp +fast food is bad for children and is extremely poor quality,fast food +"the selling of human organs should not be permitted, it opens the door to taking organs from children and vulnerable individuals. it could lead to a black market in human organs run in poverty stricken areas.",organ trade +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense because it helps people who are in constant pain due to a terminal illness,assisted suicide +"private military companies are only interested in profit and making money, not the interests of the country which they are hired to protect.",private military companies +people who are terminally ill and don't want to suffer any more have a right to ask for help to end their lives,assisted suicide +flag burning is offensive and has led to violence.,flag burning +"holocaust denial should be a criminal offence because it is hateful to deny such an event against a group of people. this behavior is inciteful, and is in essence, an approval of nazism.",holocaust denial +prostitution degrades women and forces them into a life of misery and subjugation. it should not be legalized.,prostitution +pride parades enable lgbt people to meet each other and to interact socially.,cancel pride parades +homeopathy has been shown to help ease pain.,homeopathy +economic sanctions target the people for punishment instead of the government,the use of economic sanctions +"Cosmetic surgery is often used as a bandage over deeper personal issues like depression or anxiety, thereby precluding people from addressing the underlying problem",cosmetic surgery for minors +"safe spaces are a place where minorities of any sort are safe to be who they are and are safe from discrimination, negative comments and harassment and in today's intolerant society are much needed.",safe spaces +Holocaust denial - saying that the Holocaust is a made-up Jewish conspiracy - incites violence against Jews.,holocaust denial +television provides a lot of educational programming for all ages.,television +economic sanctions can cause hardship and create unnecessary problems.,the use of economic sanctions +historically missionaries have interfered in an unhealthy way with other cultures and continue to do so.,missionary work +Criminalizing speech simply because it's reprehensible leads us on a slippery slope towards totalitarianism.,holocaust denial +the racial profile promotes racism and xenophobia in the police forces,racial profiling +multi-party systems encourage a divisiveness that would impede progress.,multi-party system +missionary work brings much needed help to isolated people.,missionary work +killing whales is cruel and inhumane and if we don't ban it now we risk losing the entire whale species.,whaling +cosmetic surgery is dangerous and turns out bad for the patient more often than not. this leaves them in worse shape than they were before the surgery.,cosmetic surgery +whaling is damaging to many ocean populations,whaling +"The production of nuclear weapons exposes many workers to dangerous levels of radiation, decreasing their lifespan and quality of life unjustly.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"autonomous cars can be dangerous and promote reckless behavior, so they should discontinue making them.",the development of autonomous cars +people altering their looks for cosmetic purposes is unnecessary and possibly dangerous. going through overpriced surgery just for vanity should not be allowed,cosmetic surgery +"we watch way too much television today, which is damaging both our physical and mental health.",television +telemarketing is considered a nuisance to many and other forms of advertising are much more effective and less invasive.,telemarketing +Foster care reduces the burden of the adoption system which is already chronically underfunded.,foster care +Private military companies can keep the costs down for the national military freeing up some of their resources.,private military companies +autonomous cars will take away jobs from drivers,the development of autonomous cars +the blockade of the gaza strip remains important to the security of israel,blockade of the gaza strip +an austerity regime would help set our economy back on the right track.,austerity regime +fast food is bad for adults and children and causes obesity and the risk of diabetes in many cases.,fast food +foster care puts already vulnerable kids in to the hands of those who might abuse them further.,foster care +"if we got rid of three-strikes laws, there would be little deterrent for career criminals.",the three-strikes laws +We should limit executive compensation so that the top layer of organisations does not earn massively more than the rest of the workforce as they are both important to the success of the company.,executive compensation +human cloning can provide a lot of advancements to medical science. to ban it out of some knee-jerk fear is to deny ourselves all of these potential great advancements,human cloning +destroying human embroyos for research is unethical and immmoral,embryonic stem cell research +urbanization allows people access to transportation and medical services.,fight urbanization +student loans are necessary for students to pay for college. the ability to go to college makes for a smarter and more capable work force that benefits all of society.,student loans +"nuclear weapons are being developed by governments that cannot be assured of judicial usage, leaving the planet vulnerable to destruction",the abolition of nuclear weapons +IQ tests can help diagnose learning disorders like ADHD and autism .,intelligence tests +minorities are arrested unfairly more often than the majority because of racial profiling.,racial profiling +cosmetic surgery can help people with self esteem issues,cosmetic surgery +an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society,austerity regime +we should subsidize student loans to ensure all who seek a good education can obtain one. this sets up success for life which also saves the government money when people are self sufficient,student loans +collectivism ensures that everybody is taken care of,collectivism +since the waiting lists in hospitals are very long and waiting people die without any expectancy,organ trade +foster care is often detrimental to children as they are passed through many families and a stable home is often not provided.,foster care +People should be allowed to choose how to believe freely and not forced to accept the beliefs of atheism. Each person has a mind and can make their own decision and should be allowed the freedom of choice.,atheism +Zoos provide food and medical care for animals that would not survive in the wild.,zoos +use of economic sanctions provides a non-violent alternative to war,the use of economic sanctions +zoos trap animals into a meaningless life only to amuse human onlookers,zoos +"School uniforms help take away clothes as a distraction. Instead of worrying about what to wear, they can have time to study.",the use of school uniform +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because they are not finished growing no do they have a mature enough background to make a sound decision towards this procedure.,cosmetic surgery for minors +whaling is inhumane and an act of greed. we should help preserve nature!,whaling +people are free to believe and say what they want,holocaust denial +urbanization causes over crowding and illness,fight urbanization +we should not ban intellectual property rights because things such as copyright infringement would become a major issue when left unregulated.,intellectual property rights +"children need clear boundaries, now more than ever as we see them losing all respect for elders and teachers",zero-tolerance policy in schools +technology and society are moving away from modern television. almost no one subscribes to cable anymore when there are dozens of other ways to consume media.,television +zoos do so much for the conservation of animals and species that are at risk of being extinct and they should not be abolished.,zoos +Economic sanctions are a threat that does not result in any action by the government and often hurt the populations of both countries rather than those in power therefore we should end them.,the use of economic sanctions +"when a person creates a type of intellectual property, he has the right to own that property and dictate the use of it, since he is the one who made the effort to make that property.",intellectual property rights +foster homes can provide a bonding experience for children with no family.,foster care +mandatory retirement is too much of a one-size-fits-all policy that refuses to take into account the physical and mental health of each individual worker.,retirement +"school prayer should not be prohibited because the prohibition thereof is a direct violation of a person's right to freedom of religious expression. if it does not directly disturb others, let it be legal.",school prayer +a multi-party system allows for the people to choose between sets of ideas they want to govern the country.,multi-party system +zero-tolerance policy should be adopted to teach children disciplined and to help prepare them for a life where rules apply.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +public defenders are unbiased and serve the best interests of both the accused and the city as a whole.,the use of public defenders +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because they need to learn they should appreciate their own looks rather than change to conform to society.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the camp at guantanamo bay should be closed because it is an extra judicial locality that can hold people indefinitely without due process and without regard to human rights.,guantanamo bay detention camp +the organ trade should not be legalized as it would invariably lead to targeting of the most vulnerable and least affluent of society.,organ trade +some serious genetic disorders which are linked to the sex of a child can be avoided if sex selection is allowed,sex selection +the vow of celibacy deters many from the clergy and the convent and they are likely missing out on quality candidates as a result.,the vow of celibacy +The three strikes law serves as a meaningful personal deterrent after someone's first two offenses.,the three-strikes laws +"homeschooling should be banned because it can result in children not receiving a standard education, missing important subjects, social skills and qualifications.",homeschooling +collectivism takes care of all members of society equally,collectivism +"in order for new ideas and innovations to occur, younger workers must replace older workers. mandatory retirement helps accomplish this.",retirement +uniforms prevent arguments over what is appropriate school attire.,the use of school uniform +affirmative action is in a way just another form of descrimination. no one should receive extra benefits just based on their race or sex.,affirmative action +economic sanctions hurt a country's ability to grow economically and thereby become democracies.,the use of economic sanctions +the tradition of the olympic games is brilliant for pulling together all countries of the world that it should never be abolished.,the olympic games +"women have the same right to bodily autonomy as men and this includes choosing a career path, including service in a combat role",women in combat +we need the olympic games to bring the nations together in a non confrontational contest.,the olympic games +the problem with naturopathy is people don't get the medicine they need for some illnesses,naturopathy +intelligence tests can be useful in determining a person's strengths and weaknesses,intelligence tests +We should end affirmative action because it leads to bias and resentment in the institutions these disprivileged people now enter.,affirmative action +"legalizing prostitution would safeguard the people who engage in the act, both the one giving the service and the one receiving",prostitution +mandatory retirement should end because it cuts everyone off at a certain age. many people are able to work and need to work well past that age.,retirement +marriage in an obsolete institution that legally entangles people and does not let them free without incuring costs.,marriage +"hollywood has a bad influence on children. child actors have a higher rate of drug abuse, mental disorders and suicide.",the use of child actors +television is an important source of entertainment especially for older people,television +mandatory retirement allows for youger generations to enter the workplace,retirement +It isn't fair for only certain people to receive the pay. All employees contribute to the success of a company.,executive compensation +"organ trade is unethical, and hurts people of the lower class",organ trade +flag burning is an expression of free speech which no reputable democracy should consider banning,flag burning +it is essential that people realize the whole world is diverse. by promoting these parades we are showing the world that you need to be proud of who you are regardless or gender or orientation.,cancel pride parades +judicial activism is the balancing force of the government abuse of power. a government without judicial activism would lead to tyranny,judicial activism +school uniforms save parents a lot of money and a lot of time.,the use of school uniform +a payday loan provides an essential lending service that normal lenders simply do not provide and when used properly are quite effective.,payday loans +it will reduce the government's debt.,austerity regime +the organ trade will mainly use poorer people to provide organs for the rich.,organ trade +nuclear weapons should not be abolished because we need them to defend our country,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"while the holocaust was a very serious event, denying that it happened should not be serious enough to be a criminal offense.",holocaust denial +we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it's our right to be able to protect ourselves from those who cause us harm.,the right to keep and bear arms +making a decision on race alone is pure racism,racial profiling +"the church of scientology fosters dangerous, abusive and neglective beliefs and ideals - vulnerable people are brainwashed into joining, and these sections of society need protecting.",the church of scientology +social media brings long distance family together and keeps them in contact for years to come rather than only through family reunions,social media +entrapment allows law enforcement to pick up criminals on other charges and then work on the bigger stuff they are involved in,entrapment +judicial activism can result in disproportionate punishments on the whim of one person.,judicial activism +stay-at-home dads should be subsidized as the importance of a male presence in a child's life is a high importance for a child's development.,stay-at-home dads +zoo provide unnatural living conditions to animals that cause harm to their species.,zoos +the olympic games costs so much money that could be better spent fighting poverty or disease.,the olympic games +We should ban algorithmic trading as it disrupts the natural flow of the markets and creates artificial peaks and troughs.,algorithmic trading +whaling is a barbaric practice that destroys majestic animals,whaling +Surrogacy is an unnatural way for getting babies. It monetizes and exploits the woman turning her to a machine. This kind of inhumane treatment should not be permissible,surrogacy +We should abolish zoos as it is cruel to remove animals from their natural habitats to cold countries which are not naturally their place to thrive.,zoos +Legalizing cannabis will make it more easily accessible to those who need it for medical reasons.,cannabis +it is cruel and selfish to contain animals just to exhibit them for profit and the amusement of humans.,zoos +the costs to the borrower is so great that they are much more likely to need such a loan again and again,payday loans +"factory farming is a necessary tactic to provide the food resources our population requires, it does not need to be cruel, it can merely be efficient",factory farming +we should not legalize sex selection as this is enabling people to play god and may lead to the destabilisation of future generations e.g. more males than females,sex selection +many zoos are involved in conservation projects- without them animals would go extinct,zoos +we shouldn't prohibit school prayer because it can be eye-opening for children to see diverse religions and cultures which can increase their understanding of the world,school prayer +we don't need to subsidize space exploration for it to continue. don't force the people to support projects they might not be on board with financially.,space exploration +women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.,women in combat +television is an outdated source of news and entertainment and should be abandoned.,television +"society functions best with rules and regulations, which are things you won't find in libertarianism",libertarianism +whaling will result in the elimination and destruction of the entire whale population which will also impact the ecosystem and needs to be banned immediately.,whaling +telemarketers prey on the naive and vulnerable and should not be allowed to do so,telemarketing +multi-party systems slow down what gets done because we have too many different sides trying to come to an agreement,multi-party system +School prayers is a time to come together in quiet contemplation and promotes personal reflection and well-being in pupils.,school prayer +"some children have no choice but to be homeschooled. if they learn best in that environment, it wouldn’t be fair to take that away from them.",homeschooling +economic sanctions can hurt international trade.,the use of economic sanctions +the use of school uniforms eliminates prejudices and biases against students with lower incomes,the use of school uniform +it is cruel to animals and is not healthy for us to eat.,factory farming +banning child actors is simply impractical; it is better to enforce regulation to protect these actors.,the use of child actors +limits should be placed on executive compensation to help employee relations as excessive compensation for executives compared to other employees widens the pay gap.,executive compensation +racial profiling could help keep people safer.,racial profiling +Naturopathy provides a non-invasive option for individuals who aren't comfortable with strong drugs and surgeries.,naturopathy +to tell a story in theater or movies we need children actors. without them stories could only be about adults. stories that have entertained us from lassie to mary poppins would not exist.,the use of child actors +targeted killing is premeditated murder,targeted killing +people aren't all the same and collectivism treats them as just a bunch of identical cogs in a machine.,collectivism +this will help to establish cures for disabilities and diseases,embryonic stem cell research +people have a right to believe in and practice whatever religion they see fit.,the church of scientology +stay-at-home-dads allow for their partner to work outside the home and allow for father child bonding which helps raise children in a productive environment.,stay-at-home dads +telemarketing should be banned since it only bothers people and intrudes on their privacy.,telemarketing +subsidizing journalism opens up the door to bias in the media.,journalism +targeted killing is a form of murder which is wrong.,targeted killing +the three-strikes law is unfair to those individuals who did not commit a heinous crime.,the three-strikes laws +an austerity regime helps reduce government budget deficits.,austerity regime +collectivism is bad for society because individual effort is discouraged,collectivism +autonomous cars will cause serious accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +"we should not ban the use of child actors because it exposes them to art, culture, and new ideas.",the use of child actors +fast food is leading to an obesity epidemic and a health crisis.,fast food +we need the cures and treatments we can get by funding stem cell research.,embryonic stem cell research +polygamy exists anyway. having it legalized people practicing polygamy would be better off and have a normal life instead of being criminals,polygamy +payday loans should not be banned as they are a lifeline to many people and if used properly provided a useful way of ensuring money lasts until the next pay day.,payday loans +Mandatory retirement is unconstitutional ageism because it discriminates on inalienable characteristics of the worker.,retirement +the three-strikes laws have been effective at deterring violent crime.,the three-strikes laws +legalising prostitution could lead to more serious crimes such as women becoming involved in the drug trade or people trafficking.,prostitution +private miltary companies are open to abusing their privileges because they are not under the same direct scrutiny as the regular military.,private military companies +"if legal, prostitution can be taxed, resulting in more money to fund social programs.",prostitution +students should be subsidized we need their knowledge and expertise for the future,student loans +"the right to bear arms is a fundamental right since the creation of this country, and should be protected.",the right to keep and bear arms +exploring the earth should be given priority over exploring other planets.,space exploration +"naturopathy can have side effects and some natural remedies may interfere with prescription medications. as it is not science-based, the side effects and risks associated with it have not been researched.",naturopathy +"School uniforms help unite the kids from each school, much like sports uniforms help unite sports teams.",the use of school uniform +it is important that minors be allowed to have cosmetic surgery to allow their self-esteem to be improved at the age that confidence is vitally important for their future emotional and physical growth.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"urbanization is the only way to deal with population growth, bringing higher productivity and use of limited resources.",fight urbanization +we should ban whaling because sometimes people kill too many whales just for the fun of it,whaling +urbanization can bring much needed money to a city.,fight urbanization +"factory farming is a way of mass producing cost effective food - this benefits the consumer, and a ban would result in much suffering for the poorer sections of society.",factory farming +the use of school uniform creates a sense of community and belonging that fosters a good learning environment,the use of school uniform +uniforms reduce peer pressure and bullying at school,the use of school uniform +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offence because a person should be able to decide how and when they want to die.,assisted suicide +"television has expanded into our lives far too much. children do not go outside to play as much, but instead spend their time in front of a screen. we should try to get tv out of our lives.",television +"a multi-party system would bring a fairer balance to government, not leading to one extreme of politics or the other.",multi-party system +intellectual property rights should be abolished as they stifle innovation and allows the creation of monopolies and giant corporations,intellectual property rights +the only way to ensure nuclear weapons are never used is to get rid of them.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"if you cancel the olympic games, many people will have little or no incentive to strive to become the best they can be in their sport",the olympic games +intellectual property rights should be abolished as it limits competitions and innovation.,intellectual property rights +school prayer puts the students in the correct mindset and helps them to be more respectful and cooperative throughout the day.,school prayer +Nuclear weapons should be banned because they cause death to thousands of innocent people.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"we should close guantanamo bay since the treatment of these inmates is likely inhumane and some are there with no real proof they belong there, but will never even get a trial.",guantanamo bay detention camp +Algorithmic trading can lead to sudden market shifts if all bots move at the same time and trigger other algorithms to trade the same way.,algorithmic trading +"economic sanctions hurt civilian populations, and can can even harden the extemist elements amongst them.",the use of economic sanctions +embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help cure some of the most devastating diseases,embryonic stem cell research +people spend so much time on social media that they neglect real life obligations and relationships.,social media +"School prayer should be prohibited, children have the right to choose their beliefs and not bound.",school prayer +removing ip rights would cause a free for all and no one will have the incentive to do anything since it can just be taken by someone else,intellectual property rights +"to make an election truly fair, as in to have a candidate elected that truly represents the people, everyone should have to vote.",compulsory voting +"executives of a company are the ones with the brains to run the business. without their knowledge the business would fail, therefore they deserve the high compensation they get.",executive compensation +we must not prohibit the use of child actors because it goes against the right to work. children under the supervision of their parents can develop their artistic talent without affecting their personal growth,the use of child actors +whaling should be banned to help protect the whaling species.,whaling +"there are some people for whom surrogacy is the only path of having a biological child, so surrogacy shouldn't be banned",surrogacy +prostitution is immoral and leads to a public health problem,prostitution +"people are misled into thinking natural remedies are more effective than they actually are, leading to delays in legitimate treatment.",naturopathy +"economic sanctions are unethical to the economies of smaller, underdeveloped countries.",the use of economic sanctions +there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance.,affirmative action +we shouldn't abandon school uniforms because they can provide a sense of community and pride among students. the uniforms will reduce bullying.,the use of school uniform +"missionary work has other benefits beyond spreading religion, it makes a huge impact on small communities in poor countries that need help.",missionary work +marriage is no longer necessary since other legal arrangements are now available,marriage +zoos aren't all properly regulated and some animals are kept in appalling conditions they should be left in their natural environment,zoos +stay at home dads need additional support to raise children and should have the same subsidies as mothers.,stay-at-home dads +"When prostitution is illegal, prostitutes are defenseless, and are often harassed and abused.",prostitution +"school uniforms prevent students from wearing disturbing clothing, like neo-nazi propaganda pieces, thus allowing students to concentrate on their studies.",the use of school uniform +factory farming is an inhumane way of raising animals for food. the conditions are horrible.,factory farming +polygamy would result in messier divorce proceedings and cost the courts much more money to sort out.,polygamy +"assisted suicide should be a criminal offense because death is death, at the end of the day someone is dead and you had a hand in it.",assisted suicide +autonomous cars are dangerous because they can be hacked.,the development of autonomous cars +we are entitled to be represented and defend ourselves in a court of law in the best way we can afford. we have the right to choose our own defense lawyers and shouldn't be forced to accept one we don't want.,the use of public defenders +Gun violence is a huge problem and there are too many mass shootings. If people didn't have guns many lives would be saved. Less suicides would happen too as guns are just too easy to use.,the right to keep and bear arms +stay-at-home dads should be subsidized because they can provide a strong protection for the children at home.,stay-at-home dads +cosmetic surgery should be banned if minors are having surgery for the wrong reasons for example body image because of peer pressure,cosmetic surgery for minors +"charging a person with a criminal offense if they deny the holocaust is going against the constitutional right of freedom of speech and therefore, should not be supported.",holocaust denial +cosmetic proceedures for minors should be allowed as bullying about appearances can cause life long harm to individuals.,cosmetic surgery for minors +Banning will not work. We should focus on regulating it instead of creating a black market.,whaling +it houses some of the most dangerous people and those people should be as far from society as possible.,guantanamo bay detention camp +no religion should be banned as this stops people from having freedom.,the church of scientology +zero tolerance is the only way to maintain order,zero-tolerance policy in schools +guantanamo bay is simply a place for the united states to torture prisoners without having to answer to the law.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"we should really put some more money on embryonic stem cell research, because it's the only way to find a cure for several illnesses.",embryonic stem cell research +The Olympic Games costs way too much for the host country in terms of providing for it.,the olympic games +adopting gender neutral language would make everyone feel welcome no matter how they identify and it hurts no one.,gender-neutral language +"holocaust denial is a bedrock stance of neo-nazis and right wing extremists, and such vile beliefs have no place in modern day society.",holocaust denial +legalized prostitution will increase taxes collected from persons working in the industry,prostitution +judicial activism relies too heavily upon personal opinion and leads to bias.,judicial activism +homeopathy may keep some people from receiving the medication that could save their lives.,homeopathy +"using public defenders would be a fairer system ensuring that everyone has the same level of representation, not just those who can afford better.",the use of public defenders +the three-strikes law removes repeat offenders from society and stops them from committing further crimes against the population.,the three-strikes laws +capital punishment is an outdated & cruel form of punishment,capital punishment +a person should be allowed to choose what happens to their bodies,cosmetic surgery for minors +wikipedia shouldn't be subsidized because the information isn't all that reliable,wikipedia +we should not abolish zoos as they are a safe haven for many animals that would have died in the wild had someone not taken them in and nourished them.,zoos +the people doing the real work are the regular associates and executives shouldn’t get rewarded for someone else’s work,executive compensation +"Capital punishment has historically been unfairly used more against minorities and the weak people in society, and I believe it's true today",capital punishment +Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended as the people there live in terror and should be free to live normal lives.,blockade of the gaza strip +"autonomous cars are proving to be dangerous, there are too many variables involved in one operating safely and their development should be stopped.",the development of autonomous cars +"autonomous cars are safer because they don't fall asleep, don't drink and drive, and their reaction time is faster and more accurate than a human.",the development of autonomous cars +freedom of speech is a crucial right we cannot censor just because we dislike what is said. the ability to have discourse on a subject is the only way we can encourage deniers to be educated.,holocaust denial +foster care brings more harm than good because there are foster parents who only have foster children for the income from the government and this might leave the children in a difficult situation.,foster care +"Affirmative action has proven successful in giving more opportunities to succeed to those who otherwise wouldn't have received them, and has created more diverse workplaces and universities.",affirmative action +"uniforms create a sense of equality among students, regardless of wealth or background.",the use of school uniform +"we should not ban factory farming, this efficient means of producing meat for the food industry is a necessity, without it many would be unable to afford to eat.",factory farming +"The purpose of punishment should be to rehabilitate people so that they can re-enter society as productive citizens, and capital punishment does nothing to serve this purpose.",capital punishment +polygamy often leads to inequality and oppression for women therefore it should be banned.,polygamy +marriage is an outdated ritual that ends in divorce.,marriage +pride parades are a way to end discrimination.,cancel pride parades +"Naturopathy doesn't go through FDA tests for efficacy, so it is usually a sham that doesn't have physiological benefit.",naturopathy +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it can help deter terrorist attacks,the right to keep and bear arms +we should adopt gender neutral language because gender specific terms propagate subconscious gender bias,gender-neutral language +"if we adopt an austerity regime, the government would be able to pay down its debt.",austerity regime +we should ban child actors because if they are thrown into the limelight at such an early age it takes away their childhood and could lead down a dark path.,the use of child actors +homeopathic medicines are usually used for chronic conditions that are not life threatening and may alleviate symptoms for some adherents but if not there is no harm because the substances are natural.,homeopathy +space exploration allows for the development of new technology and brings benefits to mankind and should be subsidized,space exploration +organ trade will help more people get the organs they need to live.,organ trade +autonomous cars will bring mobility to the disabled.,the development of autonomous cars +"three-strike laws do not act as a sufficient deterrent, people who commit crimes should be imprisoned earlier",the three-strikes laws +"Marriage often serves both culturally and religiously important purposes, and abandoning marriage altogether is likely impossible because of the deep ties it has in a persons identity and conception of the world.",marriage +intelligence tests have been known to help students be comfortable learning and studying among their peers based on aptitude,intelligence tests +racial profiling is a preconceived idea of people that views an entire race as criminal,racial profiling +factory farming provides low cost produce for those who would otherwise not be able to afford it,factory farming +economic sanctions are sometimes the only way to get a despotic nation to adhere to the demands of the world.,the use of economic sanctions +we should abolish intellectual property rights as the law is very complex and it is very easy to infringe copyright.,intellectual property rights +pride parades are a good way for lgbtq people to escape everyday life and be with people who also have similar struggles.,cancel pride parades +if we subsidize journalism we can get more truthful reports since the journalist can then tell the whole story and not have to worry about those who are supporting them.,journalism +"When illegal, prostitution feeds more unsavory businesses, like drugs and human trafficking. Legalization allows crackdown on these other industries and prevents prostitution from feeding into them.",prostitution +Without capital punishment truly dangerous perpetrators always have the potential of finding some way out of jail and causing more harm to society.,capital punishment +"this country was founded on the idea of freedom, and religious freedom is a big part of it. if someone chooses to be scientologist that is their right.",the church of scientology +marriage is a sacred union that establishes security for families in society. it ensures that couples and families have supportive relationships to build a life upon.,marriage +every child has a right to be born regardless of their gender so sex selection should not be legalized.,sex selection +Organs are a form of property and people should be allowed to sell their property if they want to.,organ trade +"religion has been the underlying cause of so much bloodshed and destruction over the years, and the world would be a safer and more tolerent place under atheist ideals.",atheism +selective killings are a clear violation of all international treaties to which we are subscribed,targeted killing +we don't need more than two parties and thus shouldn't adopt any multi-party system. the two parties are equal and provide people enough difference to join a side and get excited about voting,multi-party system +capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime,capital punishment +people should be able to make their own choices about their health as long as they aren't harming other people.,naturopathy +the church of scientology has scammed people of millions of dollars . it also keeps its members hostage and they extort mental control and emotional harm to its members. it is not a real religion but a cult.,the church of scientology +"stay at home dad's chose to be parents. no other citizen should pay to subsidize their lifestyle choice, especially the many citizens that have not had children of their own because they cannot afford to",stay-at-home dads +we should not ban telemarketing because it would put people out of work,telemarketing +we should end mandatory retirement because it is a form of discrimination against older workers,retirement +homeopathy causes harm because it is unregulated.,homeopathy +"polygamy is considered, by many, an immoral taboo that is unfavorable to many other religions and within our society.",polygamy +targeted killing allows the military to remove a dangerous person without needing to go to war or harming others. it is a strategic way to save innocents who would be endangered by that person.,targeted killing +We should ban algorithmic trading as it causes unpredictable volatility in the market.,algorithmic trading +making holocaust denial a criminal offence would mean that we no longer have free speech.,holocaust denial +affirmative action helps with employment equity.,affirmative action +celibacy vows squelch natural urges which may manifest in harmful ways.,the vow of celibacy +affirmative action prevents discrimination by employers,affirmative action +gender neutral language is a way to be more sensitive and politically correct in a modern society with a plurality of genders,gender-neutral language +"telemarketing provides jobs, and people should be allowed to use telemarketing to earn a living.",telemarketing +safe spaces only shield people from the realities of the world and thus leave them unprepared.,safe spaces +any prison system that inflicts torture is against the laws of the u.s.a. and should be stopped.,guantanamo bay detention camp +We should not legalize prostitution because it is a huge profit center for organized criminals.,prostitution +payday loans allow those who cannot access other forms of finance to get much needed money,payday loans +"Collectivism causes some who do less to receive as much as those who do a lot, which is unfair.",collectivism +anyone that is bothered by telemarketing can block these types of calls without anyone having to ban all telemarketing,telemarketing +"Missionary work can sometimes do more harm than good - for example, if religious missionaries discourage the use of condoms in a place where HIV is the main cause of death.",missionary work +cosmetic surgery should be allowed in a free enterprise system where people can act of their own free will in making that decision.,cosmetic surgery +racial profiling is unconstitutional as it goes against freedoms of the people,racial profiling +people should be free to practice whatever beliefs they want. you can not force a particular religion or atheism on everyone. atheism is in direct conflict to the majority of society's deeply held beliefs.,atheism +Entrapment should be legalized as it is a useful tool to catch criminals when other strategies have failed.,entrapment +austerity is required because it keeps the country from having to borrow as much,austerity regime +"factory farming promotes poor standards of animal welfare, since the driving factor is purely profit margin.",factory farming +"people should be free to eat fast food if they want to -- their body, their choice.",fast food +uniforms help children pay attention to what's important in school,the use of school uniform +"autonomous cars are dangerous, more dangerous than a single person could ever be. we're trusting a computer program to make life and death decisions.",the development of autonomous cars +three strikes laws are a powerful crime deterrent. people think twice before committing a crime if they know the results lead you to spend your life in prison.,the three-strikes laws +payday loans should be banned because the borrower has limited financial flexibility,payday loans +economic sanctions are one of the most effective ways to motivate unscrupulous leaders to change,the use of economic sanctions +factory farming causes cruelty to animals,factory farming +Surrogacy should be banned as there are many children and babies who need adopting and that would be a better way for childless couples to have families.,surrogacy +you should have a choice of what you can do to your own body,cosmetic surgery +three-strikes laws lead to overcrowded prisons which simply costs too much money to house inmates for life after committing three crimes.,the three-strikes laws +zero tolerance policies help to reduce violent and disruptive behaviour,zero-tolerance policy in schools +intellectual property rights limit creativity and put too much power in the hands of corporations which have the resources to crush the liberty of people who innocently re-post content.,intellectual property rights +targeted killing only serves private and clandestine powers. Governments would better represent their citizens by holding open discussion instead of using skullduggery and murder.,targeted killing +sex selection is unnatural and will have long term negative consequences on society. we will become overpopulated with male children and females will become targets of sexual crimes.,sex selection +"some children don't perform well in a public school setting, not every child learns the same ways. it is important to have alternatives to give the child the best chance of success when public school fails him.",homeschooling +assisted suicide is heartless and inhumane,assisted suicide +zoos offer sanctuary to many creatures as well as proper medical care and births of animals that would not be able to survive in the wild.,zoos +private military companies are a threat to our democracy and should not be tolerated anymore,private military companies +whaling shouldn't be banned because it can help us gain materials we can use like meat and blubber,whaling +Algorithmic trading will generate many jobs for programmers who design the new algorithmic machines.,algorithmic trading +"targeted killing is nothing more than state sponsored assassination, without a trial",targeted killing +"surrogacy should not be allowed, it is unnatural and creates a market for women to rent their womb to the highest bidder. it is a procedure for the wealthy who use poor women to risk their health for a price.",surrogacy +three-strike laws should be abolished because employers abuse the legislation,the three-strikes laws +more political parties give people more of a choice to support what they believe in.,multi-party system +dads need to be more involved in their kids lives and subsidizing them to stay at home will make it easier for them to do so,stay-at-home dads +introducing austerity regime will help to reduce budget deficits.,austerity regime +economic sanction can provide the tangible and psychological equity that are preconditions for restorative justice,the use of economic sanctions +we should not stop the development of autonomous cars because they will make transportation in cities easier and safer.,the development of autonomous cars +i think the vow of celibacy should abandoned because the group of millenials and beyond is never going to follow it.,the vow of celibacy +we should not ban whaling because it provides material for the production of both food and other products.,whaling +"subsidizing journalism might allow companies to pay for opinions, thus introducing biases in reporting.",journalism +the three strikes laws work because they have resulted in a reduction in crime rates,the three-strikes laws +foster care provides a stable living situation.,foster care +compulsory voting ensures that the winner is truly representative of the entire population.,compulsory voting +"journalism is necessary to a free, democratic society and so we must support it by subsidizing the news.",journalism +we should ban missionary work if people are torturing or hurting non believers as has been reported in the past,missionary work +homeopathy can sometimes help those that modern medicine has failed.,homeopathy +"we shouldn't have the power to force people to stop working, sometimes their job is their absolute passion in life",retirement +"serious, investigative journalism provides necessary checks and balances to those in positions of power and subsidizing it would ensure a free press is under less financial pressure.",journalism +racial profiling has been shown to be an effective tool in crime prevention and therefore we should allow it to continue.,racial profiling +"school uniforms simply stifle children and teach them to conform, which is unhealthy for developing minds.",the use of school uniform +urbanization encroaches on the natural environment and is ecologically disastrous,fight urbanization +Most animals can never be happy in zoos where they're cooped up in small spaces that simply don't compare to their natural environment. Zoos should be abolished.,zoos +the national debt has risen at alarming rates. congress is not willing to raise taxes to slow this growth. we must take action to lower spending and not burden future generations with huge debt repayments.,austerity regime +stay-at-home dads make the choice to stay home and not work. we should not subsidize people that choose to be unemployed.,stay-at-home dads +flag burning should not be allowed as it causes civil unrest,flag burning +affirmative action is reverse discrimination and gives jobs to people based on the fact that they are a minority when someone in the majority could be more qualified.,affirmative action +blockade of the gaza strip is an important tool of defense for the israeli state in a volatile region with few allies.,blockade of the gaza strip +homeschooled children score as highly on standardized tests as those educated in public schools,homeschooling +"intelligence tests can bring more harm than good. they can label children disabled or gifted and that can affect their opinion of themselves at a young age. also, these tests can be unreliable.",intelligence tests +"they are a waste of money, building hype for a short event. money will be better spent elsewhere",the olympic games +it allows the poor who don't have the funds to have legal advice to be able to attain legal advice,the use of public defenders +Autonomous cars will increase the number of accidents on the roads due to the inability of of computers to make a split second decision change.,the development of autonomous cars +it is not right to hold people indefinitely without a trial and due process,guantanamo bay detention camp +autonomous cars are computerized and are open to hacking. at that point they can become a dangerous weapon to not only the driver but everyone around him.,the development of autonomous cars +embryonic stem cell research can help discover new cures for life threatening illnesses.,embryonic stem cell research +A multi-party system allows for greater choice in whom to vote for. It allows each citizen to vote for the party that best fits their beliefs and represents their ideology.,multi-party system +zoos harm animals by keeping them in confined spaces.,zoos +pride parades bring town life to a standstill when roads are closed. it is also offensive to some people.,cancel pride parades +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it helps with medical learning,embryonic stem cell research +"If nuclear weapons exist there will always be a risk of escalation to all out nuclear war which would literally destroy the world, so we must fight to abolish them.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +the vow of celibacy allows a priest to concentrate solely on god and hi parish without distractions. it means a priest has more time and energy for both his people and his god.,the vow of celibacy +school uniforms are a way of stifling the creativity and individuality of students.,the use of school uniform +exploration of space is important to gaining knowledge of the universe,space exploration +Executives worked hard to get to the top and should be rewarded for this.,executive compensation +naturopathy has no proven efficacy and can make serious conditions even worse.,naturopathy +"flag burning is the ultimate freedom of expression, banning it would be a rejection of american values.",flag burning +Telemarketing is a waste of time for all parties involved and rarely results in a sale for the company doing the telemarketing and provides a disturbance in the lives of those who are called,telemarketing +"embryonic stem cell research is an ethical minefield, and money could be better spent on less controversial medical advancement.",embryonic stem cell research +the olympic games shouldn't be abolished because it actually increases the value in tourism which can boost local economies,the olympic games +"urbanization is essentially unavoidable to allow us to live in proximity to necessary services and amenities, employment and friends and family",fight urbanization +"if someone holds the intellectual property for a specific abstract idea, they can prevent further development of that idea, which is not good for society.",intellectual property rights +factory farming has allowed the prices of food to drop drastically.,factory farming +"nuclear weapons have the ability to destroy the planet multiple times over, they need to be abolished",the abolition of nuclear weapons +gender-neutral language promotes equality as it doesn't point for example towards males or females,gender-neutral language +payday loans have extremely high interest rates meaning that if they are not paid off straight away they can lead to unmanageable levels of debt.,payday loans +compulsory voting could improve peoples knowledge of politics if they knew they had to vote they might learn more about politics,compulsory voting +a multiparty system would be more representative of the will of the people,multi-party system +"targeted killing is unethical, especially in the hands of despotic leaders.",targeted killing +a zero-tolerance policy unfairly fails to discriminate between extremely minor offences and serious breaches of discipline - too much valuable time is wasted implementing an inefficient mechanism.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Since wages usually increase with age but productivity flatlines and then decreases after a certain age, mandatory retirement is the only way for companies not to overspend on workers who are no longer contributing as much.",retirement +payday loans have ridiculously high interest rates which are unaffordable for the majority of people and therefore shouldn’t be allowed to continue.,payday loans +certain religions only use this type of care and it is their right.,naturopathy +autonomous cars will provide self-sufficiency for the disabled,the development of autonomous cars +"We should not cancel pride parades simply due to freedom of expression, any group can express themselves.",cancel pride parades +we should legalize polygamy because it should be up to the individuals involved if they want that kind of relationship. the government shouldn't be able to tell us who we can love and marry.,polygamy +judges should be impartial arbiters of the law and should not be asserting their political views.,judicial activism +homeschooling allows for one on one teaching as well as allowing a student to learn in a safe environment,homeschooling +"abolition is futile. there will be some countries that refuse to comply, which will mean only terrorist counties will have these devestatingly destructive weapons",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"social media does a lot of good, for instance in allowing family and friends a way of communicating when they are far apart.",social media +"Foster care provides children with loving home environments to grow up instead of a sterile, regimented group home.",foster care +ending a life is unlawful regardless of the reason.,assisted suicide +fast food is very unhealthy and is contributing to childhood obesity so therefore it should be banned.,fast food +it is not right to force religion on children,school prayer +Intelligence tests bring more harm than good as they reinforce a feeling of superiority in certain people who may lack other abilities in life.,intelligence tests +"while some foster care is wonderful, many people just do it for the money. the child is not nurtured to his best. children do not develop consistency in relations becoming future problems in their lives.",foster care +foster care gives a child a safe environment to grow in versus their original situation. it gives them a chance at life.,foster care +prisoners are subjected to practices and conditions that are regarded as inhumane,guantanamo bay detention camp +"foster care is an invaluable service that provides a stable family environment for children, who would normally have to reside in a children's home.",foster care +adoption of libertarianism would cause widespread suffering for the poor since they would no longer have the government to help support them.,libertarianism +space exploration is useful for all the innovations it brings,space exploration +payday loans help people who can't borrow any other way,payday loans +intelligence tests can help employers or teachers know what extra help employees or students might need.,intelligence tests +nuclear weapons are necessary to keep the peace in the world.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +foster care is rarely a good place for children. they're shuffled from home to home with little to no real connection or possessions.,foster care +"couples have the right to explore options for starting a family, and if a third party is willing and able to consent surrogacy should be an option.",surrogacy +pmcs play an important role in our total military. they can be used in situations where the regular us military can not. with proper oversight they can be very effective.,private military companies +In order to attract the best talent executive compensation should not be limited,executive compensation +"statistics show that 1 in 3 children are abused in foster care, this number is far too high. abuse in foster care is rampant and hardly anything is ever done. foster care is simply too abusive and dangerous.",foster care +surrogacy puts a strain on women's bodies and it is often the poorest women in society who undergo surrogacy in order to earn money.,surrogacy +cannabis has been shown to be safer than alcohol and less addictive. there is no real reason to keep it an illegal substance.,cannabis +child actors are exploited by adults and should be banned,the use of child actors +we should fight urbanization because it causes more air pollution than there already is,fight urbanization +"the price of a college education these days is crippling, so helping out students so they don't start out their careers in massive debt is something we all should encourage.",student loans +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because too many abuse that right by killing other and going on rampages and school shootings.,the right to keep and bear arms +Pride parades promote acceptance toward groups of people who often get treated badly.,cancel pride parades +"we should not legalize a dangerous drug, it gives it a stamp of approval and this is an irresponsible message to send to youth",cannabis +"space exploration is horrifically expensive, and the money would be far better spent on more earth bound needs, such as medical research.",space exploration +neuropathy treats many highly dangerous diseases,naturopathy +urbanization is bad for farmers because they have less land to grow crops and is hurtful for the environment,fight urbanization +cannabis has medical benefits that could be used to give relief to people with chronic illnesses.,cannabis +We should not ban factory farming as it allows large quantities of safe cheap food to be produced in an efficient manner.,factory farming +fast food is harmful to health due to its high degree of cholesterol and artificial ingredients,fast food +"surrogacy would be the last chance for a couple or individual to have a much wanted baby so removng this often last ditch option, would be a travesty to the would be parents.",surrogacy +the blockade is in place to prevent further problems and therefore shouldn’t be removed.,blockade of the gaza strip +adopting a zero-tolerance policy was shown to work in new york with crime and so would help in schools too.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Because foster care is decentralized, it makes oversight for childcare more difficult, and often leads to children living in abusive households or in poor living conditions.",foster care +subsidizing space exploration is extremely expensive and takes money away from projects that need it now.,space exploration +smoking cannabis at a young age can disrupt the natural growth of the brain,cannabis +safe spaces gives people somewhere to go to learn how to better cope with the real world and therefore shouldn’t be abolished.,safe spaces +pride parades are a freedom of speech and should continue to be allowed as a freedom under the constitution. pride parades help educate the public on different thoughts.,cancel pride parades +"a multi party system is too volatile, there's no stability and no consistency",multi-party system +Women bring a lot of intelligence and strategy when they go into combat that enhances the effectiveness of their units.,women in combat +Mandatory retirement ensures that at least some positions open up in a profession on a predictable basis. It allows younger workers to enter the field as older workers exit.,retirement +a multi-party system will allow for more exchange of ideas and better development of our government.,multi-party system +embryonic stem cells are superior to stem cells derived elsewhere because they can potentially grow into any type of cell -- subsidizing this research would allow for scientific research to advance faster.,embryonic stem cell research +fast food should not be banned. it is affordable and convenient. it employs millions of people and each person should be free to choose whether they want to eat fast food or not.,fast food +"organ trade is excellent way to continue the process to help more people who are in need of a new organ, a ""pay it forward"" concept and should be legal",organ trade +guantanamo bay detection camp has violated human rights agreements and should therefore be closed at once.,guantanamo bay detention camp +freedom of religion is our basic right protected by the constitution. legally we can not ban scientology. if someone wants to practice scientology they are protected and should be allowed to do so.,the church of scientology +We should not ban telemarketing as it it allows people to learn about new products or services from the comfort of their own homes.,telemarketing +foster care creates environments for child abuse.,foster care +We should not end racial profiling as it is based on testing and experience from many years and has resulted in many crimes being prevented.,racial profiling +there have been too many mass shootings where one person has caused enormous destruction just because of their right to bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms +vocational education helps to develop the skills of young people,vocational education +economic sanctions are a good way to put pressure on another country to comply with agreements we have already put into place with them.,the use of economic sanctions +Deciding what to wear every day is a pretty basic form of self-expression and should not be limited.,the use of school uniform +Woman should be allowed in combat. They are as strong mentally and physically as men.,women in combat +social media allows distant friends and relatives to easily communicate,social media +the three strike law is reasonable and gives fair warning to those committing crimes repeatedly,the three-strikes laws +"The blockade removes a potential trading partner for Israel, reducing the economic capacity of Israel's businesses.",blockade of the gaza strip +factory farming is an inhumane way to raise animals for slaughter.,factory farming +there are much more important things to spend money on; space exploration is a low priority and should not be subsidized,space exploration +we should end affirmative action because this approach give an unfair advantage to certain groups of people. all people should earn rewards based on their production.,affirmative action +the blockade of the gaza strip protects israel from their enemies.,blockade of the gaza strip +private military companies can go into places that we don't allow government military to go and could give us another layer of protection for the people.,private military companies +"capital punishment has already led to innocent people being put to death, we should not allow this to happen.",capital punishment +we should not abolish the olympic games as they are a way countries can network in a positive manner.,the olympic games +telemarketing can be intimidating and exploitative on the vulnerable,telemarketing +Guantanamo Bay detention camp depraves detainees from their human right. Detainees are often molested and even electrocuted in there. This is a inhumane treatment even for suspicious terrorists,guantanamo bay detention camp +subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life,space exploration +naturopathy has not undergone testing and evaluation like medicine has,naturopathy +"intellectual property rights do not allow poor people to access valuable resources, knowledge should be free for everyone",intellectual property rights +we should not ban because it helps people feel good about themselves and improve their confidence.,cosmetic surgery +"restricting freedom of speech, even distasteful speech, is dangerous. it opens the door to abuse of power and oppression when anything deemed offensive can be declared criminal.",holocaust denial +naturopathy has no scientific foundation or enough evidence to be considered safe for humans,naturopathy +"if a person wants to try a natural route for their ailments, that is their perogative.",naturopathy +urbanization provides more economic opportunities in areas that desperately need them.,fight urbanization +people spend years paying off student loans and many are unable to pay them off. if they were subsidized it would help alleviate these problems.,student loans +embryonic stem cell research has the potential to cure countless numbers of patients.,embryonic stem cell research +wikipedia can provide almost every kind of information and be the only source of information for people who are not able to visit library,wikipedia +"with a growing population and more people wanting to eat meat, factory farming is the only solution.",factory farming +we should legalise sex selection because some genetic diseases can only be found in either man or females and if it runs in the family then it can give the child a chance to live a normal life.,sex selection +we shoudn't abolish intellectual property rights because a person should have the rights to change and make plans on something that they own without worrying about someone else stepping in.,intellectual property rights +there is not enough regulation around homeschooling or the people to ensure the children are getting the required and appropriate education.,homeschooling +wearing a school uniform can restrict students ability to show their true identity.,the use of school uniform +Television contributes to the obesity epidemic because people spend far too much time inside in front of the tv being inactive.,television +a zero tolerance policy will lead to more and more kids being suspended or in detention which is detrimental to education.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"judicial activism underminines the legal process, since it corrodes the value of the initial court determination.",judicial activism +Nuclear explosions are incredibly bad for the environment: killing all organisms and causing a drop in global temperature and rainfall. The changes are so harmful to the earth and humans that we must abolish nuclear weapons.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"surrogacy is emotionally crippling to the birth mother, and is generally an exchange only entered into out of financial desperation.",surrogacy +studies have shown that children raised with at least one parent at home are happier and healthier. we should subsidize stay-at-home dads so mare children can benefit.,stay-at-home dads +"people should have options when in comes to their health. most people use homeopathy in conjunction with western medicines, and that should be their own decision and choice.",homeopathy +school prayer should be prohibited as in todays multi-faith and multi-cultural society it does not encourage diversity and tolerance,school prayer +"a presence on social media allows small businesses to reach a larger audience and thrive, whereas in the past they may have failed because not enough people knew they existed.",social media +assisting a suicide for medical reasons should not be considered a criminal offense because the person is making sound judgements based on someone else's suffering.,assisted suicide +the blockade of the gaza strip is a hardship for its residents,blockade of the gaza strip +compulsory voting infringes on peoples rights.,compulsory voting +the poor suffer due to high rates of interest,payday loans +we should abandon school uniform because everyone has the right to be an individual and express themselves.,the use of school uniform +targeted killing allows us to keep our country safe by getting rid of the terrorists before they cause harm to hundreds of our people.,targeted killing +"factory farming does not produce the best quality meat nor the healthiest animals in natural surrounds so for the benefits of the the consumer and the animal, should be banned.",factory farming +safe spaces create an environment for young people to formalize their convictions.,safe spaces +society needs people who commit to marriage rather than just living together as an example to children that a lifetime commitment really does mean that.,marriage +the gaza strip blockade unfairly effects the women and children of the area and causes many hardships to noncombatants.,blockade of the gaza strip +abolishing intellectual property rights would damage the economy since there would be less incentive to bring new and innovative products to market,intellectual property rights +"legalizing would lead to regulations, making it more safe for all participants",prostitution +"fast food is a leading cause of childhood obesity and can lead to dangerous diseases in the future, like diabetes.",fast food +vocational education provides valuable training that results in lucrative careers for those that may not be suited for college.,vocational education +celibacy has no place in the 21st century as it is nearly impossible to suppress human needs.,the vow of celibacy +"Marijuana is no more harmful to a person's health than alcohol or tobacco, which are both legal. Therefore, marijuana should also be legal.",cannabis +the use of public defenders ought to be mandatory because every human being deserves a lawyer to defend them against charges that they face.,the use of public defenders +We should not prohibit women in combat since there are many physically fit women that are able to handle the physical demands of combat. It should be a choice as long as you pass the physical tests.,women in combat +naturopathy should be banned as it is unproven and potential side affects may prove to worse than than the condition trying to be treated,naturopathy +"television is stll the number one place people go for news, and the verification of news - abandoning it would cut off a reliable source of information, effectively disenfranchising huge swathes of society.",television +pride parades are a form of free speech.,cancel pride parades +we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms becaause people have a right to protect themselves and their families,the right to keep and bear arms +marriage should be encouraged and not abandoned. if a couple wants a family in most cases it is better for children to have parents who are married.,marriage +the blockade should come down. it doesn't serve it's intended purpose. it keeps the groups around gaza divided and perpetuates violence in the area.,blockade of the gaza strip +autonomous cars are dangerous because in the case of an emergency they cannot make informed decisions.,the development of autonomous cars +it's an outdated practice that is detrimental to the equality between men and women.,polygamy +whaling is a means of obtaining a living for many families. the income earned by catching a whale feed families. whales are not close to extinction. they can be harvested without threats.,whaling +"the olympics allow for a period of time where sports are not just for personal gain but for pride in your country. they are a great, wholesome event that should be celebrated.",the olympic games +embryonic stem call research can lead to the future of medical developments,embryonic stem cell research +"Journalism is essential for an informed democracy, so better journalism means more effective democracy.",journalism +homeopathy provides an alternative and hope for people for when all traditional medicine has failed.,homeopathy +"three-strikes laws lead to overcrowding in prisons, as less serious offences become punishable by incarceration.",the three-strikes laws +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research so that it can continue research into finding solutions to complex medical needs.,embryonic stem cell research +"Flag burning is a legitimate form of freedom of expression. As such, it is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.",flag burning +Zero-tolerance policies have harmful long-term effects. Students who are expelled or suspended are more likely to drop out of high school.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +people should be able to obtain employment on their own merits rather than receiving a step up in the form of affirmative action.,affirmative action +"autonomous cars can assist the disabled, or those with limited abilities to get about",the development of autonomous cars +pride parades are an important way for people to express themselves,cancel pride parades +"cosmetic surgery allows those hurt in accidents, or disformed in other ways, feel better about themselves my regaining some of their natural looks.",cosmetic surgery +gun violence is at a an all time high and getting arms off the streets should be our number one priority.,the right to keep and bear arms +it can protect women from abuse and violence as they will be able to seek help if prostitution is legalized,prostitution +we should not ban algorithmic trading because it helps not only investors make money but it helps businesses flourish and thrive too.,algorithmic trading +human cloning is very open to abuse and could be used for the wrong things,human cloning +"cosmetic surgery simply forces an ""ideal"" model for children to feel that they need to follow in order to be accepted in the world, and should be banned.",cosmetic surgery +The risk of an accidental missile launch is so large and could have such catastrophic effects that we need to abolish nuclear weapons.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +We should adopt atheism as then there would be no arguments about religion which seems to be the cause of most wars and disagreements in society.,atheism +sometimes it is necessary to kill someone to prevent more violence from taking place (ie a terrorist).,targeted killing +guantanamo bay provides a safe place to house those people who pose a real threat to national security.,guantanamo bay detention camp +student loans allows those who can not afford college but with high potential to enter the college life to work towards great success and contribution to our society in the future.,student loans +missionaries do many good any charitable acts in countries with many living in poverty.,missionary work +blockade of the gaza strip should be ended as citizens should be allowed freedom of movement.,blockade of the gaza strip +guantanamo bay should remain open since it can be a good deterrent for future terrorist attacks. the treatment of the inmates is acceptable since these most of them were willing to kill many americans.,guantanamo bay detention camp +whaling has no place left in our world. we need to stop this practice now.,whaling +its freedom of speech and shouldn't be illegal,holocaust denial +"wikipedia is a great resource to find out the basics about topics and if we subsidized it, it would allow for to become more accurate and a better resource.",wikipedia +helping a human being to commit suicide devalues human life and can lead to deaths of unstable people who are not mentally competent to make the decision. it should be criminalized.,assisted suicide +surgery that is not necessary is not a good reason to risk someone's health or life.,cosmetic surgery +fast food causes obesity and many illnesses including heart problems or even cancer.,fast food +homeopathy can be dangerous because there is no true oversight of the companies producing homeopathic products,homeopathy +Homeopathy is an expensive waste of time for most conditions as they cannot really cure anything and people are duped into believing that they will work because they are natural.,homeopathy +urbanization overloads areas already straining and lacking resources which leads to more poverty and harms to citizens.,fight urbanization +innocent people are often maimed and killed by weapons in the wrong hands innocent lives would be saved if they were banned,the right to keep and bear arms +creative property is just as important as physical work and should be protected,intellectual property rights +it helps to lift up the marginalized and gives them access to opportunities they might not otherwise have.,affirmative action +school uniforms limit a student's individuality and expression of their personality and therefore should be abandoned.,the use of school uniform +"factory farming is very cruel and highly inhumane for animals to be bred only to be slaughtered, it is also very unsanitary for both humans and the animals.",factory farming +judges are to base decisions on the laws of the country not on their personal beliefs. when a judge puts his bias to a case it can change laws and not support the rights of the individual.,judicial activism +foster care helps kids escape abusive birth parents and be taken care of by people who are prepared to support and love the child.,foster care +children are far too easy to exploit and they sometimes end up being far too precocious at an early age due to fame and all it brings.,the use of child actors +capital punishment should absolutely be abolished because it is inhumane to kill a person no matter how badly they behave. an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.,capital punishment +homeschooling children creates children that have no social skills and won't be able to function in a workplace with other people.,homeschooling +committment and stability are important in the lives of children and marriage provides these qualities,marriage +school prayer is a good way to focus and relax students for lessons,school prayer +assisted suicide allows terminally ill persons to choose when to die and do it with dignity. it lets people decide not to live in a state of pain and misery and choose to pass on with human intervention.,assisted suicide +subsidized space exploration should be allowed because it paves the way to advanced technology,space exploration +cultural and historical norms associated with weddings are outdated and became a distressing ordeal,marriage +The death penalty goes against our most basic human right - the right to life,capital punishment +fast food causes obesity and health problems and sets children up with poor eating habits for life.,fast food +missionaries are willing to visit places to assist the poor where no one else goes,missionary work +human cloning is unnecessary and the technology can be misused if it gets into the wrong hands.,human cloning +naturopathy can provide an alternative when mainstream medicine has not worked.,naturopathy +wikipedia provides so much information to the world that it is time we subsidize it.,wikipedia +"we should not cancel pride parades because people should have the right to express what they want, and how they feel about a certain issue.",cancel pride parades +public defenders should be mandatory because everyone is treated equally in legal matters and cost does not come into question.,the use of public defenders +this is effectively commiting murder; no one has the right to take another person's life,assisted suicide +compulsory voting goes against what democracy stands for,compulsory voting +private military companies provide additional soldiers in places where it is necessary,private military companies +naturopathy has proven to be able to cure are reduce pain for many conditions and should not be banned.,naturopathy +the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people,the use of child actors +the vow of celibacy is an ancient law that is a cruel requirement defying a natural part of a human's life and often deters people from entering certain professions and this should be abandoned.,the vow of celibacy +surrogacy is like buying babies and it should be banned.,surrogacy +subsidizing student loans will enable many more people the opportunity to attend college,student loans +"some children may require cosmetic surgery for health reasons, such as a cleft palate, therefore it should not be banned.",cosmetic surgery for minors +we should not end racial profiling because it can be a very useful police and security tactic. it is not that much of a nuisance and can save countless lives by preventing crime.,racial profiling +our growing population practically requires factory farming in order to feed everyone and keep up with demands. there are ways to fix the concerns without outright banning.,factory farming +"capital punishment is barbaric, what if an innocent person is killed under these laws, you cannot release them and make restitution, capital punishment makes authorities as guilty of crime as the criminals.",capital punishment +"Zero tolerance policies send a strong signal to students, parents, and the community that violence and bullying will not be tolerated.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"For many people polyamory is an uncontrollable part of their identity much like being gay is. Since we legalized same-sex marriage on this basis, we should legalize polygamy too.",polygamy +"sex selection encourages gender discrimination, which is illegal",sex selection +"Nuclear weapons are largely useless for military purposes as their use would assuredly create a nuclear response, decimating the two adversarial countries and their neighbors.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +factory farming should be banned because it is unethical to treat animals that way. they are essentially being tortured.,factory farming +provided the surgery has realistic and achievable aims and the informed consent of the parents or legal guardian there is no reason to ban cosmetic surgery for minors,cosmetic surgery for minors +"Everyone should have the freedom to choose what they eat and fast food is perfectly fine when eaten in moderation, it also plays an important purpose in modern society so it definitely should not be banned.",fast food +the kids do not get the proper socialization and may have more trouble moving on to college educationally and socially.,homeschooling +"cloning humans can allow us to advance science and medicine in ways which could save millions of lives by producing organs, stem cells, etc., for those in need.",human cloning +if someone has worked hard to get where they are in a company then they should be rewarded accordingly.,executive compensation +some people lead busy lives and can't have the time to cook a proper meal,fast food +we cannot legalize something that goes against the moral fiber of most people in this country. prostitution is wrong and should be fought against to the end,prostitution +"austerity regimes take funding away from the most vulnerable of our population, children, the elderly and veterans.",austerity regime +we should not ban factory farming because it helps keep the cost of animal products low.,factory farming +the intelligence tests help to know more about the children's abilities so we can draw better educational strategies for each type of need,intelligence tests +We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research so more research can be done to help find the cures for cancers and other diseases,embryonic stem cell research +we should abolish the three-strikes law because people are receiving life sentences for relatively minor crimes without regard to how long a sentence would normally be for that crime,the three-strikes laws +cosmetic surgery promotes unhealthy body image ideals,cosmetic surgery +factory farming abuses animals and so should be banned.,factory farming +"sometimes judges take more discretionary room than they should. some consider this undemocratic, which is why we should limit it.",judicial activism +the vow of celibacy should not be abandoned as it shows the willingness to make sacrifices on behalf of god.,the vow of celibacy +"cannabis is a dangerous addictive drug, it can cause depression, anxiety and psychosis",cannabis +a minor does not have the mental and emotional development needed to make decisions that have long term effects,cosmetic surgery for minors +pride parades show acceptance and we need more of that,cancel pride parades +we need to ban this because there is little evidence that these remedies work and can be very dangerous when people refuse conventional medicine for serious ailments.,naturopathy +women have the equal right to fight in combat zones if they feel that is what they should do and are capable and so should not be prohibited from doing so.,women in combat +"compulsory voting is inconvenient, especially to those with mobility issues or just cannot take time off work to vote.",compulsory voting +"Some people need organs, others have healthy organs that their bodies can function without; it is a win win situation to allow for organs to be sold.",organ trade +"surrogacy is basically exploitation of economically disadvantaged women, forced into emotional and physical trauma for money.",surrogacy +intelligence tests pit children against each other and open others to bullying,intelligence tests +"The blockade has proved successful in lowering rates of violence by Hamas and other terrorist organizations against Israel, and repealing it would likely come with a more powerful and deadly Hamas.",blockade of the gaza strip +we need factory farming to keep up with the demand for food,factory farming +we should abandon marriage because it is no longer relevant in society. not everyone has equal access to it which is unfair but also many of these marriages end in divorce.,marriage +"this organization brainwashes people, hurts them, and takes their money.",the church of scientology +social media enables people to talk to others when they’re struggling and can be a lifeline for those with no one in real life.,social media +urbanization ruins the environment and pushes out existing animal species from their homes.,fight urbanization +"autonomous cars will allow the disabled, elderly and visially impaired to have mobility and maintain independence.",the development of autonomous cars +"if everyone had to use a public defender, it would be fairer as their representation would not be dependent on their income.",the use of public defenders +missionary work helps people who are less fortunate in the world.,missionary work +"in a religious sense, the outdated vows of celibacy should be lifted. priests should be allowed to marry and have sex like everyone else.",the vow of celibacy +While animals are kept in captivity zoo enable animals a safe living environment and also allow to repopulate near extinct species. We should not abolish zoos.,zoos +every couple deserves a chance for biological children and barring surrogacy will crush many dreams,surrogacy +intellectual property rights enable people to benefit from what they worked so hard to achieve.,intellectual property rights +student loans let young people get an education and subsidizing them lets them study and not think of the money they will owe,student loans +Racial profiling is effective. Potential criminals can be stopped before they commit a crime.,racial profiling +television provides a didactic way to keep us informed and entertained,television +the money used for missionary work could be put to better use for that church or local community.,missionary work +"since it prohibits the treatment of illness with drugs, so a child with a treatable condition could die needlessly. it takes financial advantage of those that are lured in and is based on fantasy.",the church of scientology +parents should have the right to decide what gender of child they want.,sex selection +Wikipedia could provide information on more topics and in more languages if it were subsidized.,wikipedia +The Church of Scientology is a brainwashing cult and has no place in acceptable society.,the church of scientology +capital punishment remains a good deterrent for serious crime,capital punishment +executive compensation is a good way to reward executives for their contributions above and beyond the normal pay scale.,executive compensation +Student loans should be subsidized so that as many people as possible can receive a higher education regardless of their financial background.,student loans +cannabis can cause impaired driving and can be difficult to regulate,cannabis +mandatory retirement is discriminatory and people should have free choice when they wants to retire.,retirement +acting can be an amazing opportunity for children which could potentially lead to a full career.,the use of child actors +embryonic stem cell research is controversial and therefore should not receive government funding.,embryonic stem cell research +the churches of scientology must be banned because this religion is a sect of fanatical and controlling people where they enslave their participants causing psychological damage.,the church of scientology +A terrorist group with a nuclear weapon could cause immense and immediate damage and devastation.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"human cloning could be the greatest scientific advancement for labour, medicine, organs and much more. we should not ban it but explore the benefits",human cloning +embryonic stem cell research is at the forefront of medical technology and could help to find cures to diseases that are currently incurable.,embryonic stem cell research +cosmetic surgery is a personal choice that should not be meddled with.,cosmetic surgery +racial profiling is a necessary tool when fighting terrorism. statistically certain groups commit more atrocities and this needs to be taken into account when allocating resources.,racial profiling +urbanization is too populated and would result in high crime rates and high unemployment.,fight urbanization +legalizing is dangerous for our nation's youth. it if were legal it would be easier to access by younger citizens. this opens up addiction problems at a younger age and exposure to even harder drugs.,cannabis +animals are kept in cages and treated with cruelty,factory farming +very long jail sentences are a huge expense for taxpayers,capital punishment +School uniforms discourage diversity and individuality and instead encourages conformity. This is not the message we want to send our kids.,the use of school uniform +Selling organs puts the seller in incredible risk of further injury and decreases their quality of life.,organ trade +The Olympic Games have become nothing more than political contests that spur controversy between countries.,the olympic games +"when guns get into the wrong hands it can lead to massacres and shootings, abolishing the right to bear arms may help to reduce these tragic events.",the right to keep and bear arms +"cosmetic surgery impresses upon minors that their only value is in their appearance, exacerbating depression and eating disorders",cosmetic surgery for minors +"Collectivizing resources often leads to an inefficient allocation of those resources, as central authority is often incapable of understanding which regions and people are most in need of those resources, or could use them most efficiently.",collectivism +we should subsidize student loans because it can help student go to school they wouldn't normally be able to afford,student loans +compulsory voting should not be necessary because people will vote for anyone without researching which could skew outcomes.,compulsory voting +telemarketers use lies are deception to convince you to buy whatever it is they are selling. they use whatever methods they can to get the sale even if it is harmful to the customer.,telemarketing +compulsory voting makes sure that each and every person has a vote in who is running their government and how.,compulsory voting +many scientific discoveries have come from space exploration.,space exploration +Banning naturopathy will allow the government to punish the people who profit off of lying to people and actually disincentivize future sale and advertisement.,naturopathy +intelligence tests unfairly punish intelligent people who are not good test takers.,intelligence tests +religion is a highly controversial topic that has no place in public education,school prayer +We should legalize prostitution so that we can regulate it and make it safer for the prostitutes and the clients.,prostitution +space exploration is an important tool to better understand the universe we live in.,space exploration +flag burning should be prohibited because it can antagonize people in our country who take the flag and it's meaning seriously,flag burning +social media provides a way for people to connect and share their lives with others,social media +"fast food shouldn’t be banned because the majority of people don’t eat it to excess. more education is needed to stop people eating it to excess, but banning it isn’t necessary.",fast food +we should limit judicial activism because it takes the fairness out of our judicial system as decisions should never be subjective.,judicial activism +increasing urbanization can have negative impacts on the natural enviroment,fight urbanization +We should legalize cannabis as this would ensure that the supply of cannabis was safe and reliable for those who wish to use it.,cannabis +"zoos provide an important preservation role - they are the last sanctuary for certain species that would have died out in the natural world, and the loss of these animals would be a tragedy.",zoos +"Legalizing prostitution will allow prostitutes to push for equitable contracts and conditions, something they can't do in the status quo since their work is illegal.",prostitution +"assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense because when you get so sick with no hope left, one should be able to end the pain.",assisted suicide +there is no reliable scientific data that naturopathic treatments can successfully cure any disease,naturopathy +military companies provide valuable expertise to supplement the armed forces,private military companies +urbanization results in resources becoming more scarce,fight urbanization +"telemarketing is a nuisance to most and possibly a threat to those less able to distinguish between a genuine or scam call so should, therefore, be banned.",telemarketing +people have a right to make decisions about what they want to do with their own bodies,cosmetic surgery +we should stop urbanization because of the pollution and over crowding problems it causes.,fight urbanization +"naturopathy is no substitute for modern medicine; in fact, people that prescribe to naturopathy might not get the care they really need in the first place.",naturopathy +We should not legalize polygamy as it is not a sensible way to live and is a male hierarchical based society from which the rest of the world is trying to move away.,polygamy +"cosmetic surgery helps people feel better about their appearance, which can help them create positive changes in other areas of their life.",cosmetic surgery +"making the use of public defenders mandatory would level the playing field and enable justice fo all, as opposed to when the wealthy can spend millions to hire counsel to extricate themselves from crimes.",the use of public defenders +Criminalizing Holocaust denial is necessary in order to prevent the reemergence of Nazism.,holocaust denial +safe spaces provide students with safe environment to express themselves,safe spaces +"many species of whales have become endangered, and if whaling continues, could be become extinct.",whaling +Racial profiling is unjust because it targets a characteristic which has no relation to criminality.,racial profiling +zero-tolerance policy in schools teaches students responsibility and respect and should be adopted,zero-tolerance policy in schools +blockade should be ended as it directly harms the population of gaza.,blockade of the gaza strip +telemarketing is as valid a form of sales as any other and create jobs for students etc.,telemarketing +we should prohibit this because it affects the development and normal behavior of children,the use of child actors +with school shootings getting out of hand we need to make access to guns more difficult.,the right to keep and bear arms +women have shown to be equal to men in many areas; armed combat could be another one of those areas.,women in combat +"capital punishment is simply a waste of resources, and it does not serve as an effective deterrent to major crimes.",capital punishment +subsidizing wikipedia will give it an influx of new money to help support knowledge.,wikipedia +this is a slippery slope and cloning could be used for terrible purposes. it is dangerous to open this door.,human cloning +"It's bad enough having to take out a student loan in the first place, but even more students from poorer backgrounds will be reluctant to go into higher education if their student loans aren't subsidized.",student loans +zoos should not be abolished as they are working to prevent species extinction and the reintroduction of animals into their natural environments,zoos +"for some people, having cosmetic surgery can be essential to boost confidence levels and their self-image. for example people who were born with deformations, accidents, etc",cosmetic surgery +"uniforms act as an effective leveller in schools, allowing the focus to be placed on education and not exclusively on appearance.",the use of school uniform +nuclear weapons should be banned as the risks are too high when countries go to war.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +atheism doesn't hold people accountable for their actions as it does not instill fear that a higher power is always watching,atheism +gender-neutral language is necessary because there are people who do not identify with the traditionally used genres,gender-neutral language +whaling is unnecessary for human survival and endangers whales as a species.,whaling +we should prohibit school prayer due to the fact that there are other religions in attendance that do not believe in the same entity being prayed to or choose not to have any beliefs at all.,school prayer +homeschooling provides parents with an opportunity to give an education which is most in line with their beliefs.,homeschooling +we should not fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons since just having nuclear weapons deters another nation from starting a major conflict with us.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +missionaries provide a great deal of help to many people in need. they help thousands of people who are desperate for help and they can create good relationships with these people.,missionary work +capital punishment provides the best outcome for the families of victims. they can rest easier knowing that the person who harmed their family person can no longer hurt anyone.,capital punishment +"journalism is a public good, that it has broad social benefits far beyond that between buyer and seller, journalism need the resources to get it produced",journalism +an upbringing with parents rather than an orphanage leads to children who are better socially adapted,foster care +intelligence tests could label a child as unintelligent when they are not fully developed and so stunt their intellectual growth by placing them in lower levels,intelligence tests +the olympic games are a great way for the hosts to showcase their places and increase tourism,the olympic games +urbanization will create more job and housing opportunities for lower income people.,fight urbanization +cosmetic surgery is sometimes medically necessary and should remain legal for all,cosmetic surgery for minors +"fast food creates more problems than it solves, the gain in productivity is overcome by the expense involved in addressing the health problems that this type of food produces.",fast food +the blockade actually strengthens Hamas grip on the economy and on Gaza,blockade of the gaza strip +algorithmic trading provides new technology to maximize profits in a rapid and more concise manner.,algorithmic trading +multi-party systems lead to more corruption and wasted campaign dollars.,multi-party system +whaling is in humane and cruel. whales should be protected.,whaling +Legalizing sex selection will help parents to have the exact family makeup they have always dreamed of.,sex selection +"When criminals need a lawyer, public defenders are mostly their only option and should be used automatically.",the use of public defenders +"if subsidised by the government then they might be biased, afraid of losing the money",journalism +intelligence tests serve as a good barometer for educational facilities to determine if a student needs assistance in certain subject matters.,intelligence tests +There are some crimes too heinous to ever forgive and there are some criminals too far gone to rehabilitate; in these cases the only solution is capital punishment.,capital punishment +Racial profiling makes racial harmony more difficult as it puts unjust stereotypes on certain communities.,racial profiling +Holocaust denial is a form of libel against an entire ethnic groups and therefore needs to be criminalized the way other forms of libel are.,holocaust denial +by adopting gender neutral language we can advance the cause of equality.,gender-neutral language +tricking someone into committing a crime that they wouldn't do otherwise is not right.,entrapment +"an austerity regime usually means a reduction in welfare benefits, and those who are poorest suffer the most.",austerity regime +"The Hippocratic Oath states, ""First, do no harm"" -- assisted suicide violates a doctor's duty not to do harm to a patient.",assisted suicide +"online bullying and trolling is prevalent on social media, greatly harming affected individuals.",social media +"social networks unite people, friends and families.",social media +combat is too brutal and harsh and women should be prohibited from it,women in combat +flag burning is an essential part of public protest when those in power are abusing their position within society or government.,flag burning +factory farming is cruel to the animals that are forced into a much smaller space than they would have in nature. therefore it should be banned.,factory farming +"intellectual property rights should not be abolished as they ensure that those who have had an original idea, financed research and development get rewarded for their effort and not have their innovation stolen",intellectual property rights +the olympic games have become prohibitively expensive to host. it is not worth spending billions for an event that is two weeks long.,the olympic games +School uniforms can alleviate peer pressure due to clothing choices.,the use of school uniform +payday loans creates bad habits and promote irresponsibility,payday loans +legalizing cannabis will make it easier for young people to acquire it which can lead them to more dangerous things.,cannabis +austerity regime will force responsible governments and responsible spendings,austerity regime +sex selection may cause an imbalance in genders in the general population.,sex selection +zoos help keep some species of animals alive. hunters have almost eradicated some species. zoos are set up to protect animals and increase the population,zoos +telemarketing is harassment. people who did not consent to contact are bombarded by calls from strangers. it's long past time to do away with telemarketing.,telemarketing +"factory farming is evil, animals live an unnatural life crowded together, fed on the wrong food for their species and pumped full of antibiotics and other medicines.",factory farming +telemarketing should be banned because of so many of the spam phone calls that people recieve,telemarketing +"the school uniform takes away bullying for those who cannot afford what is ""in""",the use of school uniform +embryonic steam cell research holds huge potential and needs the funding it deserves to make new discoveries.,embryonic stem cell research +"social media platforms reflect and amplify the worst aspects of society, giving a soundboard to hate groups and bullying.",social media +"without intellectual property rights, there would be little motivation to invent new things and future developments would grind to a halt.",intellectual property rights +we should adopt a multi-party system because it gives people more of a choice on who to vote,multi-party system +collectivism works for the whole of society and not the individual,collectivism +people have the freedom to choose the treatment they want.,naturopathy +"factory farming allows for the production of cheap food, which is a necessity for families surviving on a low income.",factory farming +student loans should be subsidized because it is unfair to saddle students with crippling amount of debts as they start out on their career paths,student loans +end the blockade so it doesn't keep harming the poorest in the gaza strip,blockade of the gaza strip +we should prohibit women in combat because it will be distracting for the men who will feel the need to help and protect them in times of battle when they should be focused on the battle.,women in combat +"libertarianism may remove safety standards legislation concerning pollution, food production, vaccination and drugs/medicine that keep millions of people safe.",libertarianism +parents should determine how their children sill be taught and use homeschooling if it meets their needs. government can determine the educational requirements not the teaching method.,homeschooling +uniforms are a good things because it means kids with less fortunate lifestyles will not be bullied for their inexpensive clothing.,the use of school uniform +it allows people to pass without pain and suffering.,assisted suicide +we should abolish capital punishment because there is no evidence that it has any effect in detering criminals.,capital punishment +"Mandatory retirement is discriminatory on the basis of age, which is an immutable characteristic much like gender or race in that one has no control over it.",retirement +"when prostitution moves into a neighborhood, so do drugs and violence",prostitution +cosmetic surgery supports the idea that young people are not good enough as they are and that they require invasive procedures in order to look good enough for society.,cosmetic surgery +urbanization destroys the countryside and with it much natural beauty.,fight urbanization +economic sanctions rarely accomplish that which they set out to do and hurt us in the long run. it would be best if we stopped their use altogether,the use of economic sanctions +whales are endangered species and should be protected,whaling +"assisted suicide should be a criminal offence as it is essentially helping to kill someone, manslaughter rules should apply",assisted suicide +collectivism should be used so all people are equal and valued. wealth would be more evenly distributed and we would all take care of each other with less hatred and fighting.,collectivism +"it shouldn't be penalised if the person is terminally ill, they should be able to find a way to ease the pain",assisted suicide +a child who is the result of human cloning will have psychological problems because they are not allowed to be their own person,human cloning +child actors do not have a normal upbringing or education due to the nature of their work taking them far and wide to work which is detrimental to their wellbeing.,the use of child actors +its not safe at all and there are a lot of risks associated with it. besides it lacks government approval.,homeopathy +homeopathy has been proven to be more effective than modern medicine in some instances.,homeopathy +"women in combat cannot physically carry the same loads as men, and they are usually not emotionally able to absorb the horrors of war, so they should be prohibited from combat.",women in combat +safe spaces help to avoid more psychological damage to those people who have gone through traumatic processes,safe spaces +we should not close guantanamo bay as it is one of a small number of highly secure detention camps in which intelligence against future threats can be gathered and which may help to act as a deterrent.,guantanamo bay detention camp +surrogacy shouldn't be banned because to helps those unable to have children still be able to have kids,surrogacy +itellectual property rights can possibly prevent other people from improving upon the ideas that someone else came up with originally. it stunts the possible growth that can exist.,intellectual property rights +We should prohibit women in combat as they are not able to be as resilient under pressure.,women in combat +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned as minors may make decisions about their appearance which they later regret.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the immense destructive power of nuclear weapons means that any rogue state or organization that acquires them and the means to deploy them could bring about the end of the world.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"the technology in autonomous cars is unproven and still unsafe, it has already resulted in multiple deaths. automatic cars should be banned from public roads immediately to stop further casualities.",the development of autonomous cars +legalizing cannabis will get rid of a black market that fuels other crimes,cannabis +we should ban private military companies because their support can be bought by the highest bidder.,private military companies +cosmetic surgery should be banned for minors because their bodies are still continuing to grow and change.,cosmetic surgery for minors +schools are part of the state system. since we have a legal obligation to keep the separation of church and state we can't allow prayer in schools as this would violate that.,school prayer +women can be every bit as tough as men and deserve to be treated equally which means they ought to be allowed to fight in combat alongside men,women in combat +judicial activism could lead to a decision being made based on the false beliefs of one person.,judicial activism +"education is so expensive, we should subsidize it to ensure it is accessible for all.",student loans +solving discrimination problems with more discrimination is a practice that makes no sense and should be stopped.,affirmative action +private military companies are more efficient and better trained than the government run military.,private military companies +"In foster system, vulnerable and problematic children end up being raised by people who more often than not are neither qualified nor prepared for such a task.",foster care +Multi-party systems are less stable than two-party systems.,multi-party system +people have the right to use their bodies in any way they choose.,prostitution +School uniforms violate the right to freedom of expression. Students should be allowed to express themselves through the clothes they wear.,the use of school uniform +adopting gender-neutral language helps the process of cultural change necessary for equality of the sexes,gender-neutral language +The blockade hurts Palestinian civilians that have nothing to do with Hamas and violence against Israel. It is unjust to punish civilians for the actions of terrorists.,blockade of the gaza strip +racial profiling is racism - conducting studies and classification purely based on the colour of somebody's skin.,racial profiling +the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood,the vow of celibacy +we should definitely end the use of economic sanctions because it is detrimental to other developing nations who need to be able to trade with the us.,the use of economic sanctions +"cosmetic surgery can involve complex, dangerous medical procedures which shouldn't be carried out for non-medical reasons.",cosmetic surgery +Cannabis legalization could lead to more addictions of other substances or alcohol abuse.,cannabis +Criminalizing holocaust denial cuts down on anti-semitic acts by making it clear that no actions of this kind will be tolerated by the government.,holocaust denial +The blockade of the Gaza Strip should not be ended because lifting the blockade would help Hamas more than the people of Gaza.,blockade of the gaza strip +"we shouldn't abolish safe spaces because it brings people with the same feelings together to communicate, they may feel they have no other place to do this",safe spaces +payday loans prey on those in dire financial needs and rely on payday predatory loans for simple basic needs while incurring high interest debt.,payday loans +intellectual property rights eliminate competition which causes higher prices,intellectual property rights +capital punishment is a barbaric and inhumane practice that is outdated.,capital punishment +algorithmic trading provides people with more opportunities when it comes to trading.,algorithmic trading +the brain of a child isn't fully developed and it isn't fair to have such harsh penalties on them,zero-tolerance policy in schools +Prohibiting flag burning will only motivate and support opposition parties which will lead to more violence and destabilization of democracy.,flag burning +human cloning should not be banned because it is a way to develop new technologies that can benefit the growth and development of humankind.,human cloning +"cosmetic surgery is essential for children born with deformities such as a cleft lip, as it aids them to lead a normal life.",cosmetic surgery +racial profiling is a proven way of identifying criminals due to characteristics,racial profiling +"homeopathy has no basis in science - at the very least, it delays the application of a medical, proven solution to a problem; at worst, it can be dangerous.",homeopathy +cancelling pride parades would make people less aware of the lgbt movement.,cancel pride parades +Zoos must be abolished as it is not a natural environment and is a form of cruelty and oppression for the animals.,zoos +Allowing cosmetic surgery for minors makes it easy for minors to pressure well-intentioned parents even if it is objectively a bad decision. A ban prevents parents from being put in this situation.,cosmetic surgery for minors +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in all schools because they need to know things are meant when said,zero-tolerance policy in schools +WE SHOuld ban human cloning because it causes huge issues in terms of rights and ownership,human cloning +the adoption of zero-tolerance would guarantee that children would behave at school and improve overall education,zero-tolerance policy in schools +entrapment is sometimes the only way to catch someone,entrapment +We should not abolish zoos as they are the only way to support endangered species.,zoos +homeschooling is very difficult to regulate and the education received is not consistent so it should be banned.,homeschooling +We should end affirmative action because it creates a narrative that the recipients couldn't earn a position on their own.,affirmative action +sex selection is a legitimate way to ensure that the population is balanced between men and women.,sex selection +"If organ sales are not allowed, people will turn to the black market, creating more misery and saving very few lives.",organ trade +television is a form of entertainment and it is up to the viewer to make the right choices on programs they watch,television +polygamy does not harm anyone and the rights of those who wish to engage in polygamy should have the freedom to live how they wish even if it does not fit the norm.,polygamy +the zoo is the best way to create awareness in people of the damage that is being done to the ecosystems of the world.,zoos +homeschooling should be banned because educational institutions still provide a better education.,homeschooling +"Gendered language has served us for centuries in literature and culture, there is no need to change now.",gender-neutral language +economic sanctions are an effective deterrent to curb misdeeds from otherwise volatile governments.,the use of economic sanctions +we should oppose collectivism because we are all individuals and no one person or small group should be making every important decision for all of us. we should be able to do what we want to as individuals.,collectivism +we should ban private military companies because there is no way for governments to regulate and ensure the quality of private military companies,private military companies +this is a inhumane activity that could cost the lives of innocent people.,targeted killing +students should be free to wear what they like. it's not harming anyone to have regular dress. it promotes creativity.,the use of school uniform +mandatory retirement deprives younger employees the knowledge and wisdom of older co-workers,retirement +"marriage and the accompanying wedding imposes massive financial hardship at the start of a relationship, often contributing to its eventual dissolution.",marriage +"the people most willing to give up an organ for financial gain are the most vulnerable in society, otherwise they would not be doing it. it takes advantage of the poor.",organ trade +private military companies offer a valuable service for instances where government military cannot do what needs to be done for fear or repercussions.,private military companies +the vow of celibacy shouldn't be abandoned because it is still important to many people and it goes hand and hand with many religions,the vow of celibacy +space exploration is vital to continued scientific discovery.,space exploration +algorithmic trading is unfair and manipulative for the financial markets,algorithmic trading +We should not ban the Church of Scientology as people have the right to believe in whatever they choose.,the church of scientology +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because it lessens the chance of a nuclear war,the abolition of nuclear weapons +The chance for rehabilitation is taken away from three-strike offenders sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.,the three-strikes laws +IQ tests provide genuine insight into an individual's capabilities.,intelligence tests +"private military companies provide valuable security services, and can act as an overflow unit taking pressure from the regular army formations.",private military companies +"there are so many opinions and beliefs, having a multi party allows for more voices to be heard",multi-party system +"millions of people depend on the television industry, abandoning it could create an economic crisis in some countries",television +prohibiting flag burning threatens freedom of speech.,flag burning +we should subsidize stay-at-home dads especially if he is the only potential income earner for the family.,stay-at-home dads +television causes eye problems due to watching a screen,television +autonomous cars provide us with the freedom to use our time better while traveling.,the development of autonomous cars +judges should follow the letter of the law and not their bias.,judicial activism +"we should abolish capital punishment because in term of religious view, god is the author of life and death so only god can decide who die and who lives when times comes.",capital punishment +pride parades are entertaining and demonstrate that everybody is equal regardless of their sexuality,cancel pride parades +current gun laws are outdated and do not serve the public. countries with stricter gun laws that lack the right to keep and bear arms see fewer homicides and suicides.,the right to keep and bear arms +we need to ban whaling to stop the senseless killing of these creatures before they become extinct.,whaling +"the statistics exist and the racial profile helps detect possible offenders. this practice should continue to be applied because it is not a question of racism, it is a matter of statistics",racial profiling +homeopathy is a natural way of medicine without side effects,homeopathy +zero tolerance is too draconian on kids. kids need to learn from mistakes first and be punished if they re-offend.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +cosmetic surgery helps many people with their self esteem.,cosmetic surgery +many people benefit from the whaling industry and depend on it for their livelihood,whaling +targeted killing is a quick and reliable way to ensure no further atrocities can be comitted by the perpetrator.,targeted killing +"telemarketing is intrusive, annoying and violates privacy",telemarketing +we should not force people out of the workplace if they can continue to offer skills to companies.,retirement +The Gaza Strip blockade is important for the safety and security of the Israeli people.,blockade of the gaza strip +the people in israel deserve to receive aid and this would help facilitate that.,blockade of the gaza strip +there have been thousands of cases of children being abused and unloved by so called foster parents and many foster parents only do this for the extra income and don't care for their charges properly.,foster care +intelligence tests can give people a false sense of their own worth. if they believe they are very intelligent they may not try as hard and may ultimately achieve less.,intelligence tests +"instead of basing positions purely on merit, affirmative action may result in giving a position to someone not as deserving simply because the law says they must.",affirmative action +surrogacy provides infertile parents with a route to parenthood,surrogacy +"adopting libertarianism would increase our freedoms, ending governmental tyranny",libertarianism +celibacy allows the priest to be completely focused on his parish community without distraction.,the vow of celibacy +we should ban targeted killing since large numbers of civilians are often killed or traumatized thinking any moment an attack may take place upon them,targeted killing +the three strikes law is unfair and means that a person's youthful mistakes whether by intent or poor environment can result in people being placed amongst career criminals to their own detriment.,the three-strikes laws +Safe spaces allow individuals to embrace their identity without fear of ridicule.,safe spaces +"embryonic stem cell research is vital to new medical discoveries and as such should be supported by the government to advance the science,",embryonic stem cell research +"we should allow personal choice in this matter, legalized cannabis is safer, reduces criminal gains from the sale of it and allows for medical capabilities to be explored",cannabis +judicial activism helps bring about needed to legislative changes,judicial activism +intellectual property rights allow a person to reap the rewards for having come up with and develop an innovative idea.,intellectual property rights +this will be coercive to those who are hurting for money and they may end up making a choice they regret.,organ trade +polygamy should be legalized as it should be up to individuals to decide how many people are in their relationship and not the state.,polygamy +we should ban the use of child actors since it puts so much pressure on them. they should be growing up with a stable life and just enjoy being a kid.,the use of child actors +missionary work provides assistance where it is needed most.,missionary work +by legalizing the organ trade you are keeping it out of the black market and the criminals who are already making money off it.,organ trade +we should have nuclear weapons because other countries can attack us,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"People should be allowed to make their own decisions, even that those decisions contradict science and medical guidelines.",naturopathy +legalizing prostitution is necessary to protect the rights of sex workers,prostitution +parents should be able to choose what sex child they are going to have.,sex selection +We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors as they cannot be expected to know how they will feel about it when they are older and should be protected.,cosmetic surgery for minors +television is a waste of time; people spend hours looking at the box when they could be doing something more worthwhile with their time.,television +"this would cause chaos in the system, and the poor would be hurt the most.",organ trade +"it is unfair if two people come up with something at the same time, that if one gets to the patent office first the other can't use their idea",intellectual property rights +collectivism is harmful to individual rights,collectivism +"homeschooling prevents a child from socialising with his or her own age group, and can cause isolation and loneliness.",homeschooling +the medical benefits of cannabis use has been documented in recent years. it's highly beneficial to those with epilepsy and cancer patients. access needs to expand to those who need it.,cannabis +marriage is a dream for so many people. there's no reason to abandon that dream.,marriage +guantanamo bay detention camp is destroying our image for the respect of human rights. we should get rid of it to restore worldwide respect for our country,guantanamo bay detention camp +school uniforms place an unneeded financial burden on parents that are already paying large sums for private schools besides the fact that dress clothes are uncomfortable and add distraction to learning.,the use of school uniform +"cosmetic surgery should not be banned for children because there may be born with a disfigurement that may hinder there development, or could be bullied, so a child still might need it to help them out.",cosmetic surgery for minors +"intelligence tests have been proven to be biased against minorities, and thus are invalid",intelligence tests +"nuclear weapons are a deterrent for wars. the balanced powers from nuclear every country will get will lead to more negotiations, peace and less war",the abolition of nuclear weapons +telemarketing should not be banned as it provides employment for many people.,telemarketing +people should be able to have as much personal autonomy as possible and libertarianism supports this.,libertarianism +Many child actors are put under a huge amount of pressure to perform well and can be denied most of their childhood by unscrupulous adults that only want to profit from their talents.,the use of child actors +"people have the right to believe in or don’t believe anything they want. therefore, it is not fair to punish anyone for their beliefs.",holocaust denial +natural medicine is better for the body than man made chemicals.,naturopathy +foster care can provide a loving home to children who have been unwanted and abused.,foster care +"autonomous cars allow for those unable to drive be able to get to necessary visits, appointments without depending on another to drive.",the development of autonomous cars +"telemarketing is an irritant, a waste of time, and gives too many people spam calls which isn't helpful when the person is waiting for a phone call from a potential employer, etc.",telemarketing +Most foster parents are genuinely caring people who use the money and resources they receive from the government to provide for the children in their care.,foster care +factory farming does not provide a natural environment for animals,factory farming +the right to have weapons must not be eliminated because every individual has the right to self-defense and to feel safe in their home,the right to keep and bear arms +cannabis is a gateway drug that can lead to users using more potent drugs like cocaine.,cannabis +executives have a lot of responsibility and should be rewarded accordingly,executive compensation +autonomous cars can not make complex decisions.,the development of autonomous cars +"social media can be addicting, and since it is so easily accessible from a variety of devices, it can distract people from more important aspects of life",social media +israel is occassionally targeted by gaza with rockets and other attacks. with this blockade they are taking away the possibility that terrorists can smuggle weapons into gaza and use them against isreal.,blockade of the gaza strip +"the last thing students need to start their careers with is a massive student loan, so subsidising student loans will enable them to start life without that debt hanging over them.",student loans +i agree that a zero-tolerance policy in schools is a good idea since it would mean that our children are safer when they go to school.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +school uniforms can limit freedom of expression,the use of school uniform +flag burning is a right protected under the first amendment. it should be considered free speech.,flag burning +"Any use of nuclear weapons violates international laws of war because they indiscriminately kill civilians and cause long term environmental damage. Given that there is no legitimate use, we should abolish them.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +nuclear weapons endanger everyone. we should abolish them and work towards ways to end such methods of mass destruction.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +Social media is full of unrestricted bullying and other harmful behaviors.,social media +war is too brutal and women are not strong enough both physically and mentally to withstand it,women in combat +people treat only the symptoms and not the cause with homeopathy.,homeopathy +legalizing organ trade could result in more criminal murders which is not acceptable.,organ trade +factory farms are a violent and dehumanizing place to work,factory farming +cannabis has been shown to cause mental problems in teen users and shouldn't be legal.,cannabis +foster care provides kids in need with a stable home environment,foster care +"Gender-neutral language would prevent discrimination of those who do not consider themselves binary, it would also allow people to simply be people and not defined by gender.",gender-neutral language +"space exploration is an expenditure so esoteric, it does not justify its hefty cost to the public.",space exploration +"child actors are worked far too many hours, and that could cost them physically, emotionally, and in school.",the use of child actors +a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people,multi-party system +collectivism should not be opposed as it leads to a greater sense of group identity with the more vulnerable in society being protected.,collectivism +the research can help relive the suffering of people and could possibly cure ailments.,embryonic stem cell research +polygamy should be allowed as human beings should have the right to have however many wives they want without it being other's business.,polygamy +flag burning is free speech and free speech is allowed,flag burning +school prayer should be banned because it has no place in state run educational establishments,school prayer +we should adopt atheism because religion is too restrictive and science falls to the side of atheism largely disproving the existence of a god.,atheism +Homeschooling should be banned as there are no set standards for this type of education which would leave some students disadvantaged.,homeschooling +executive compensation should be limited to make companies more profitable.,executive compensation +economic sanctions hurt those that need help the most,the use of economic sanctions +wikipedia is useful in helping people of all ages learn about various topics..,wikipedia +We should abolish zoos since animals are not living in their natural habitat and aren't living like they are meant to live. Zoos make money off the exploitation of animals.,zoos +assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because no one has a right to take another persons life or to help them,assisted suicide +intellectual property rights are important as it gives economic incentive for their creation and helps to stimulate innovation and contribute to the technological progress of countries.,intellectual property rights +people should be allowed to work for as long as they want and as long as they are capable,retirement +algorithmic trading is unfair because people with the best connections and best equipment have an advantage over others.,algorithmic trading +telemarketing is a legitimate tool used by companies to sell products.,telemarketing +"it is much easier to provide services to an urbanised area than a populus spread out over a great distance, making planning for services much simpler and cost effective.",fight urbanization +flag burning is a desecration of an important symbol of our nation.,flag burning +"whaling is indiscrimate and inhumane, driving various species to the brink of extinction.",whaling +Our founding fathers gave us the right to bear arms to protect us from a government getting too big. They have been going after our guns to have more control over us. It should never be abolished.,the right to keep and bear arms +factory farming should be eliminated due to inhumane treatment of animals and workers,factory farming +"child actors grow up to struggle with drugs, alcohol and low self esteem problems",the use of child actors +economic sanctions should be ended as these sanctions have a negative impact on poor countries whose leaders are despots and dictators.,the use of economic sanctions +"executive compensation has been inflated to grotesque amounts, is too often seen to reward failure, and harmfully magnifies a disconnect between the board members and blue collar workers of a company.",executive compensation +we should not abandon television because it is a creative outlet and an escape from the daily struggle that helps people to unwind and relax.,television +racial profiling is discriminatory to minorities. you can't just assume because someone is of a certain race that they automatically would be the one to commit the crime.,racial profiling +all these tests do is make people with a lower iq feel inadequate and ashamed.,intelligence tests +austerity regimes can cause widespread unemployment,austerity regime +we should oppose collectivism because it shows favoritism to some groups and individuals.,collectivism +the vow of celibacy represents an outdated view on sexual behavior,the vow of celibacy +Ending the blockade now removes an immense amount of Israel leverage to try and negotiate and end to violence by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.,blockade of the gaza strip +"social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, meet new people and share interests.",social media +capital punishment has been shown to deter violent crime,capital punishment +homeopathy is sometimes used by people instead of traditional medicine. this could lead to unnecessary deaths.,homeopathy +the church of scientology is a cult that has proven to be a money laundering racket and physically and mentally abusive to its members.,the church of scientology +"with the divorce rates so high, marriage is pointless. and in recent times less and less people are even getting married. they just cohabitate and commit. marriage is becoming outdated.",marriage +space exploration is needed to further our nations scientific knowledge. it should be supported by government. there is no profit in it but is vital to our nation and should be undertaken with public dollars.,space exploration +"Television is outdated, many people are already abandoning it and are often using online on demand services instead. We should just abandon television and concentrate on improving other services instead.",television +Targeted killing sometimes results in innocent people also being killed.,targeted killing +"targeted killing should be banned, everyone is entitled of a due process",targeted killing +"we should allow judicial activism as no matter how many laws there are, there is always an exception that goes outside the box and needs to be addressed individually.",judicial activism +it is more humane to help the person die than to let them suffer excruciating pain,assisted suicide +"it is not right that christians should force their message on poorer, more vulnerable people.",missionary work +we should not subsidize embryonic stem cell research because the controversy centered on the moral implications of destroying human embryos,embryonic stem cell research +autonomous cars with the finest technology are still imperfect and cause accidents every year.,the development of autonomous cars +Nuclear weapons are morally reprehensible. No country has the moral right to possess or use a weapon that could annihilate humanity.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"cannabis is the last hope for many people with chronic pain, and it is way safer than many prescription drugs.",cannabis +marriage is antiquated so many people now live together as lifelong partners therefore marriage is an unnecessary act.,marriage +school prayer should not be prohibited because it allows students a period of quiet reflection that may help create the correct atmosphere for study,school prayer +"autonomous cars may become much safer with testing, and accidents will be a thing of the past once they are brought up to speed in terms of safety.",the development of autonomous cars +we should abolish the olympic games as they are expensive and the money spent could be better spent on other projects like world hunger,the olympic games +child abuse is proportionately greater in foster homes.,foster care +subsidizing stay at home dads would help alleviate financial burdens on a lot of families,stay-at-home dads +We should not abandon television as many people still get a lot of enjoyment from this medium.,television +"targeted killing can be the only safe and efficient option to remove a global threat, without mass military campaigns that kill thousands of our own soldiers and innocent civilians",targeted killing +targeted killing increases collateral damage and puts innocent bystanders and civilians at risk through no fault of their own.,targeted killing +zoos are cruel because they take animals away from their natural habitats.,zoos +collectivism provides a common goal for everyone to work towards.,collectivism +gender neutral language is a crucial step towards equality for all genders.,gender-neutral language +young people must be given chances to make mistakes and to correct them so we must tolerate some things that are detrimental to the learning environment and allow students to atone for their mistakes,zero-tolerance policy in schools +Sex selection can prevent gender-specific diseases from being passed onto a baby.,sex selection +factory farming is bad for the environment and should be banned,factory farming +we should prohibit school prayer because there is supposed to be a separation of church and state and because not every person identifies as christian.,school prayer +The blockade unduly harms Palestinian women and children and is part of an illegal occupation.,blockade of the gaza strip +"subsidizing embryonic stem cell research will allow for continued study into life saving treatments such as parkinson's disease, cancers and other life debilitating conditions.",embryonic stem cell research +"families could take advantage of assisted suicide in order to collect insurance or inheritance money, even if the individual is not past the point of no return health-wise.",assisted suicide +whaling should not be banned because it is an important part of the cultural heritage of some aboriginal peoples,whaling +homeschooling helps kids learn better in an environment where they're comfortable.,homeschooling +prostitution causes the spread of disease and crime,prostitution +safe spaces sometimes provide a crucial place for minority groups and there is no need to abolish them.,safe spaces +social media brings together family and friends from all around the world that otherwise wouldn't stay in contact.,social media +"zero-tolerance policies force the same rules to be applied to all students, reducing discrimination",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"government today has way too much influence in our daily lives; libertarianism seeks to reduce said interference, while possibly also reducing the amount of money the government spends.",libertarianism +libertarianism is an egalitarian system which would eliminate bureaucracy.,libertarianism +"collectivism is a type of brainwashing no different than cults. who decides what is best for the collective group, and who is to say that they are right?",collectivism +You cannot ban missionary work in any country that respects religious freedom for to some reaching out to others is part of their religion.,missionary work +social media encourages people to overshare their lives which compromises security,social media +"tv and theatre will always have a need for child actors, as long as it doesn't interfere with their education or place too much demands on them, then it shouldn't be a problem.",the use of child actors +"public defenders should not be mandatory as they are often overworked and underpaid, this would only add to the strain and workload.",the use of public defenders +scientific studies have shown that cannabis is safe as a recreational drug,cannabis +foster care provides a safe environment for children who have suffered abuse,foster care +"cosmetic surgery can help people with deformities. it can improve their lives, make them more comfortable in social settings. medical boards can review doctors for excessive surgeries, no need to ban it",cosmetic surgery +the only way to reduce gun deaths is to abolish the right to keep and bear arms,the right to keep and bear arms +judicial activism can be beneficial in some cases.,judicial activism +"safe spaces provide an area that those confronting traumatic issues can go to refresh their minds, to calm themselves, a sanctuary when necessary.",safe spaces +zero-tolerance policies are too harsh for students who are still in their formative years and can change their behavior.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +legalizing prostitution would give medical care to those working in the industry,prostitution +"zero-tolerance is not a good thing, it is a harsh punishment for minors",zero-tolerance policy in schools +the mandatory use of public defenders will bring a more consistent judicial system,the use of public defenders +"Missionaries take advantage of people who are poor, sick, and starving - and often have little to no education as well.",missionary work +naturopathy is unregulated and there is no proof that it is beneficial or safe.,naturopathy +Affirmative action is a benefit to all of society as it allows disenfranchised communities to rise out of poverty and become independent.,affirmative action +"we should not legalize prostitution because it will then become a rampant problem in every city and send the wrong message to women that's it's an acceptable ""job.""",prostitution +the whale population is declining and they may become extinct,whaling +entrapment creates a criminal offence that under normal circumstances may never have taken place - this is no better that actually committing a misdeamour directly.,entrapment +compulsory voting would make the opinions of everyone’s opinions be taken into account.,compulsory voting +autonomous cars remove human error from driving.,the development of autonomous cars +it can be dangerous and is unregulated.,homeopathy +homeopathy provides false hope for a cure,homeopathy +we should continue to support homeschooling as all children have different learning styles and this gives another avenue for students to learn in an environment they are comfortable.,homeschooling +urbanization helps utilize resources better.,fight urbanization +blind and handicapped people will benefit from the development of autonomous cars,the development of autonomous cars +Whaling is an important industry in some countries for their economical stability.,whaling +judicial activism helps strike down unjust and morally reprehensible laws and legislation.,judicial activism +autonomous cars will be involved in less accidents than human driven cars,the development of autonomous cars +we should subsidize student loans because college is expensive and it deters some possible students from going.,student loans +telemarketing is a useful tool for growing businesses to sell their product to new customers,telemarketing +"as long as parade participants are peaceful and don't force other people to adhere to their lifestyle, they should be allowed to have a parade for whatever they want.",cancel pride parades +naturopathy is unproven and could stop people seeking medical help,naturopathy +intelligence tests put too much pressure on children and adults alike. if you get a lower score than you thought you would it could destroy your confidence and create complexes.,intelligence tests +school prayer is exclusionary and should be abolished. schools now have children of many different nationalities and faiths and they should not be forced to listen to prayer from another religion.,school prayer +"states needs laws and governing bodies, otherwise there could be anarchy. we should therefore not adopt libertarianism.",libertarianism +"The development of autonomous cars should be halted until we have dealt with the moral question of who would be liable in the case of an accident, hacking or malfunction.",the development of autonomous cars +"celibacy is antiquated and is no longer adhered to in today's modern society, therefore it should be abandoned.",the vow of celibacy +Zoos should be abolished because they keep animals in unnatural habitats.,zoos +we should not introduce compulsory voting because in a democracy people should be free to choose their own actions.,compulsory voting +targeted killing should be unlawful as everyone is entitled to a fair impartial trial.,targeted killing +Zoos are places that protect and breed animals that would otherwise become extinct.,zoos +"urbanization is hurting the environment by the need to cut trees, eliminate or deal with animals, and the increased pollution.",fight urbanization +economic sanctions are ineffective; they don't effect the lives of those in power who will continue to make rules and regulations to suit themselves.,the use of economic sanctions +"zoos have long provided people who would not otherwise experience wild animals, a chance to appreciate them close up which not only is aesthetically pleasing but educational too.",zoos +libertarianism allows for individuals to be able to pursue their dreams and aspirations with minimal government interference,libertarianism +we should adopt gender-neutral language as many people now identify as non-binary and we live in a culture where it is sexist to use gender specific wording.,gender-neutral language +the organ trade provides ready access to people that are in desperate need of transplants,organ trade +"Libertarianism on a wide scale maximizes individual freedom and free market principles, allowing people to reach their maximum potential.",libertarianism +an austerity regime allows the country to save money and to reduce the national debt.,austerity regime +"no, it can be a great way to grow new organs and help people.",human cloning +religion should be a personal matter and the government should not dictate which faiths are allowed and which are not.,the church of scientology +it is a simplified method of finding people who's criminal bahaviour may otherwise often fly under the radar for a very long time.,entrapment +"Legalizing prostitution will make sex workers safer because they will no longer have to hide, be ruled by criminals or judged as ones.",prostitution +collectivism can be useful for instance in a group of people they will all have different strengths and ideas and therefore are better at solving problems,collectivism +"people have the right to chose their own medical care, naturopathy is a valid alternative to modern medicine.",naturopathy +cannabis can impair drivers and cause accidents.,cannabis +fewer wars will arise since there will be no fighting over holy lands or differing religions.,atheism +entrapment will help convict more criminals which will also prevent crime by making people think twice before doing it.,entrapment +gender-neutral language will ensure equality in society,gender-neutral language +payday loans should not be banned because some people don't use a traditional bank and need just a short term loan,payday loans +most people believe that sex selection is immoral and unethical and leads to serious societal issues.,sex selection +we should not adopt libertarianism because it will allow people to take advantage of the freedoms and eventually infringe on other people's freedoms.,libertarianism +women have right to choose their career path and as long as they are well suited and fully aware of the risks there is no reason why they shouldn't be in combat,women in combat +capital punishment is barbaric and should be abolished,capital punishment +entrapment is a helpful tool for rooting out dangerous criminals who may otherwise fly under the radar of law enforcement.,entrapment +Cosmetic surgery in teens does not boost self-esteem and confidence.,cosmetic surgery for minors +factory farming should be banned due to the excessive pollution they cause to the environment,factory farming +student loans place a huge burden on college graduates. people should not be punished for furthering their education.,student loans +"under zero tolerance, minor infractions may be punished disproportionately.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Social media is a hotbed of fake news and misinformation, it is easy for such things to spread without censorship or restriction and there are no filters or controls so people can easily get misinformed.",social media +cosmetic surgery for minors is important because it can help with self esteem.,cosmetic surgery for minors +Racial profiling is a blatant act of discrimination.,racial profiling +private military companies can hold bias and due to past experiences and can result in dangerous sctivities for the wrong reasons.,private military companies +urbanization allows for more investing opportunities.,fight urbanization +"missionary work is a humanitarian service done for the love of the poor. missionaries provide shelters, food, clothes and money to the poor",missionary work +collectivism takes away people's ability to make their own way in life.,collectivism +pride parades openly emphasize sex and fetish-related interests in the public view and expose minors to harmful behavior.,cancel pride parades +space exploration is a good adventure. our planet is in a future risk of extinct and we should best prepare our refuge in space exploration,space exploration +The blockade is one of the things that inspires the BDS movement which threatens Israeli economic growth.,blockade of the gaza strip +"as long as whales are not in danger of extinction people should be allowed to use the whales for their oil, blubber, etc. for health supplements, etc.",whaling +it would mean organs would be easier to come by and save many lives.,organ trade +"judicial activism allows lawful recourse in circumstances of possible justice miscarriages, and is an extra protection against possible corruption and obstructive 'influence' in the higher court.",judicial activism +"many children get stuck in the foster care system, having neither their biological family nor a permanent adoptive family",foster care +racial profiling impigns the rights of the innocent.,racial profiling +these cars have already been involved in at least two fatal accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +"We should legalize prostitution as this would enable sex workers to have better healthcare, support and workers' rights.",prostitution +many innocent people are hurt by the lack of food and essentials that are stopped by the blockade,blockade of the gaza strip +Holocaust denial encourages violence against Jews in people who believe it. This means it isn't valid free speech or expression.,holocaust denial +"people should have unchecked freedom, and that should include the right to refrain from voting.",compulsory voting +prostitution is job and should be legal and taxed.,prostitution +some homeopathic medicines can be toxic in high doses and at best have no proven medical benefit,homeopathy +zoos are confined spaces for animals that require a larger area,zoos +cosmetic surgery is not regulated enough for it to continue as it can harm more people than it can help.,cosmetic surgery +"even if we have some regulations guns are always going to fall into the hands of those who wish to do harm, it is better to ban them outright.",the right to keep and bear arms +acting takes children away from their education and normal childhood pursuits,the use of child actors +we should prohibit flag burning because people can be very emotional if they feel their country is being insulted and this can lead to violence.,flag burning +homeschooling provides an individualized atmosphere where some students learn better.,homeschooling +"School uniforms cost less than regular clothes, easing the burden on poor families.",the use of school uniform +minors body are still changing and they should not have these kinds of surgerys.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"With telemarketing, you get immediate feedback on your product or service.",telemarketing +"Supporting the continuing practice of naturopathy is basically the government giving a mandate to practitioners to harm patients, often seriously by using dangerous treatments like injection of turmeric and raw food diets for babies.",naturopathy +people are already struggling and adopting austerity measures will leave those struggling the most in an even worse position.,austerity regime +cosmetic surgery is an unnecessary risk that can lead to future medical issues,cosmetic surgery +Whaling is inhumane and unnecessary since there are other things that can now be used to replace the things we get from whales.,whaling +judges by definition are supposed to be impartial. having activist judges defeats the purpose,judicial activism +"Instead of supporting them, this futile blockade only turns more of Gaza's peaceful citizens into resentful future enemy.",blockade of the gaza strip +the olympics have long been the goal for athletes to aim for to be the very best so abolishing the games would take away their dreams and ambitions.,the olympic games +we should limit judicial activism so that jurors are not swayed.,judicial activism +"if a minor is subject to ceaseless teasing over a fixable flaw, the option to fix it should be there for them.",cosmetic surgery for minors +"if holocaust denial is allowed to spread unchecked and become the popular opinion, it opens the doors for such atrocities to happen again.",holocaust denial +racial profiling is often used in places where it makes sense. there's no need to stop it because it does actually work.,racial profiling +urbanization is not good for nature & increases pollution & climate change,fight urbanization +Ending mandatory retirement will help reduce the burden of older populations on state pension systems.,retirement +we should adopt an austerity regime because it is unfair to expect future generations to settle the debts that we run up,austerity regime +"nuclear weapons serve as an effective deterrent, which help maintain peace.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"algorithmic trading makes it easier for corporations to cheat their clients, by programming the system to manipulate the market",algorithmic trading +"whaling is cruel, unnecessary, leading to extinction and destroying ecosystems",whaling +we shouldn't abandon the use of school uniform because is important keep the legal action in child and young people,the use of school uniform +"the blockade prevents free access to the citizens, preventing necessary aid to the people, causing dire living conditions and severe economic detriments.",blockade of the gaza strip +factory farming results in more affordable food,factory farming +"the church of scientology is a predatory, litigation-happy organization that serves no good purpose in the world.",the church of scientology +cannabis is a mind-altering substance that can cause psychosis.,cannabis +"if algorithmic trading were banned, you would have to talk to an actual person to trade and it would make things much slower and less efficient.",algorithmic trading +"autonomous cars are the future, they may prove safer than with a human operator, and their development should continue.",the development of autonomous cars +whales are beautiful living creatures that have existed through time. they should continue to prosper and ending whaling will help to increase the whale population.,whaling +private military companies are good for supplying security services to high profile individuals,private military companies +"Any state or non-state actor having nuclear weapons creates fear for other countries that pushes them to develop their own nuclear weapons, creating a cycle of development that can only be ended through abolition.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +it is discrimanatory to use racial profiling which in turn alienates those on the receiving end of this type of profiling.,racial profiling +"embryonic stem cell research is the most effective and quickest way to solve dire medical issues such as transplants, cancer, parkinson's disease, that otherwise would be untreatable.",embryonic stem cell research +We should subsidize space exploration as there is a need to continue to develop the technology to enable mankind to survive on Earth and elsewhere.,space exploration +everyone should have the option of not engaging with the voting process if that is their choice.,compulsory voting +private military companies could be a danger to our national security because their motives are financial in nature which means they could act in ways that are not in our country's best interest politcally.,private military companies +payday loans allow those with limited access to credit the ability to get finances that they need,payday loans +"homeschooling is a matter of parental choice and if the parents think they can educate their child better than sending them to school, it should be their right.",homeschooling +"ultimately, it is the poor and vulnerable that suffer as a result of economic sanctions, so ending them should happen.",the use of economic sanctions +prostitution should be legalized as this will allow women to be able to earn money from their services in a more safe way without worry about prosecution.,prostitution +judicial activism can bring wrongful convictions due to prejudice,judicial activism +We should oppose collectivism because a system of individualism and property ownership has led to prosperity throughout much of the world.,collectivism +"Palestinian people are suffering from the lack of food, clothes, etc. The blockade should be lifted to diminish their suffering",blockade of the gaza strip +taxes collected from the legal sale of marijuana could support important public programs,cannabis +Journalism should be subsidized to ensure that the news reported is objective and full of facts as opposed to the subjective views that can be posted by anyone on social media.,journalism +it would not be possible to portray society realistically if child actors are banned because children are an important part of many dramas,the use of child actors +"school uniforms prevent students from wearing offensive, revealing, and otherwise distracting clothing to school.",the use of school uniform +"although sometimes considered a brutal place, suspected terrorists can be questioned somewhere they can't possibly escape from or be rescued from, potentially opening up new lines of investigation.",guantanamo bay detention camp +sex selection can cause an over abundance of one sex over the other.,sex selection +the general use of cannabis will be abused and become a risk to the public,cannabis +"it would be a huge step backwards, essentially telling the lgbt community not to have ""pride"" in who they are anymore",cancel pride parades +"ideas can not be owned or regulated, therefore they do not belong to a singular person",intellectual property rights +"banning cosmetic surgery would prevent people with serious body-image problems from getting help. if someone wants this surgery to feel good about themselves, then it should be their decision.",cosmetic surgery +autonomous cars would be a big help to the elderly and disabled.,the development of autonomous cars +"three-strikes laws have been proven to lower crime rates, since they act as an excellent deterrent to unlawful behaviour across the spectrum.",the three-strikes laws +student loans should be subsidized so people don't have to sacrifice just to get an education.,student loans +"the flag is a national symbol and these must be respected. any act against the flag, especially the burning of flags, should be prohibited since it is an act of violence",flag burning +marriage is an expensive and outdated institution that has failed to keep up with changing societal norms.,marriage +social media helps people voice their opinion.,social media +so many people could use cannabis for pain relief that to legalize it is the only sensible option.,cannabis +mandatory retirement is age discrimination,retirement +huge mandatory sentences for three minor offenses make neither economic or judicial sense. the huge cost of incarceration is unjustified. judicially the sentence should fit the crime and not be draconian.,the three-strikes laws +"cosmetic surgery helps correct facial defects in children, giving them the chance at a normal life.",cosmetic surgery +Human cloning could cause major genetic mutations over a period of time.,human cloning +we should legalize organ trade because it will lower the risk of selling on the black market and can help those in need,organ trade +"Because nuclear weapons kill indiscriminately and inevitably harm civilians, they can never be used as a legitimate or just weapon of war.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +school uniforms do not allow kids to express themselves through their clothes,the use of school uniform +"by doing away with nuclear weapons, we can make the world safer from war and accidental explosions.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +surrogacy often involves exploitation of surrogates from poor and developing countries,surrogacy +the guantanamo bay camp is inhumane,guantanamo bay detention camp +mandatory retirement is age discrimination and shouldn't be allowed to happen.,retirement +zero-tolerance policies in schools may result in rash punishments for a misunderstanding.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"in order that gender-neutral people feel comfortable and not exluded from society, gender-neutral language should be adopted.",gender-neutral language +Prostitution is no different from any other job in level of exploitation. Just because it exploits sexuality instead of strength or intellect doesn't mean it should be regulated differently.,prostitution +the vow of celibacy is critical to the principles of religion and honor.,the vow of celibacy +the olympic games brings people all over the world together in peace,the olympic games +Dangerous terrorists who are really hard to catch cause lot of destruction and deaths. Only targeted killing can save us from more deaths caused by them,targeted killing +whaling is inhumane and can lead to extinction of the whale population.,whaling +payday loans are just a crooked way of putting people further into debt in a way that's nearly impossible to recover from.,payday loans +we should end mandatory retirement because no one has the right to tell another person when they have to stop working. it is an individual's choice and should be left up to them when they wish to call it quits.,retirement +holocaust denial should be a offence as this was a heinous act that was committed against the jews and its deeply offensive for the jewish community that some people deny it occurred.,holocaust denial +we should abolish capital punishment because sometimes people are wrongfully accused and once dead cannot bring them back so life in prison is better,capital punishment +private military companies can easily be swayed by money; what's to stop them from acting as double agents?,private military companies +Subsidizing vocational education will lead to it becoming as esoteric and non-productive as liberal arts education.,vocational education +it allows couples to have children who can't have them on their own.,surrogacy +it creates congestion and pollution,fight urbanization +we should definitely ban cosmetic surgery for minors because a minor's body is still developing and a minor is too young to make this type of decision.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"Legalizing entrapment would further decrease trust in the police, because now police are not just there to protect and investigate crime, but also to target civilians so that they can increase arrests.",entrapment +"urbanization is good because it means society can concentrate services - such as hospitals - in one place, thus reducing costs.",fight urbanization +"if a person needs money between paydays for important things such as medical care, they should be able to take out a payday loan.",payday loans +vow of celibacy is not fair to put on any human being because everyone has sexual urges which means the priests can commit evil acts of sex on minors. it should be abandoned.,the vow of celibacy +"Detainees at Guanatanamo Bay have been forced to endure cruel and humiliating treatment, such as waterboarding, sleep deprivation, and other physical abuse.",guantanamo bay detention camp +payday loans should not be banned because they do help people receive money that they desperately need.,payday loans +intellectual property rights should be abolished because it allows one person to dominate a field when all they did was come up with an idea before someone else did.,intellectual property rights +the three-strikes law promotes less crime because people know they will really be in trouble after 3.,the three-strikes laws +adopting an austerity regime is the best way to reduce the budget deficits we currently are faced with,austerity regime +zoos provide safe environments for children to learn about animals without having to worry about their safety from wild animals,zoos +we should not legalize cannabis since it is a mood-altering drug that may lead younger people into trying more drugs.,cannabis +autonomous cars can have benefits such as allowing anyone to travel inside a car such as disabled and vulnerable people who others would not be able to get to other places.,the development of autonomous cars +the use of school uniforms makes it hard for students to show their individuality and they are more expensive than clothes bought at the store,the use of school uniform +guantanamo bay treats the prisoners barbarically; it must be closed down,guantanamo bay detention camp +what people do in the privacy of their own home should be their own business. if people want to be polygamous then they should be allowed to.,polygamy +"collectivism is a facet of socialism, communism, etc. and eliminates individual worth",collectivism +"Targeted killing is state-sponsored murder; instead, enemy combatants should be arrested and brought to trial if possible.",targeted killing +intelligence tests are unfair for students who cannot perform under stress or have other test-related fears,intelligence tests +the olympic games consume too much time and money for unnecessary fanfare,the olympic games +Helping someone to commit suicide is no different than murder and needs to be a criminal offence. Life is sacred and must always be seen as such.,assisted suicide +intellectual property rights should be abolished because they hold others back from discovery and creativity,intellectual property rights +mandatory retirement allows job markets to be cleared of those that should be retired because of slowing of the cognitive processes associated with old age letting in younger job seekers.,retirement +homeschooling prevents kids from having social relationships with others in their age group,homeschooling +subsidizing student loans would help more students to be able to afford college,student loans +urbanization destroys valuable green space and contributes to the planet's ever growing pollution problem.,fight urbanization +the blockade is against international law because it represents a collective punishment of the entire population of the gaza strip,blockade of the gaza strip +the organ trade should be legalised so that organ transplants are much more available where needed and the industry can be monitored and standardized safely.,organ trade +"journalism needs subsidization, because it is an integral part of a free society and we should make sure it survives.",journalism +we should ban child actors because it is disruptive to their education and fame at an early age is harmful.,the use of child actors +there are many people that use cannabis to help them get through illnesses. legalizing it would take extra worry off their shoulders.,cannabis +"don't ban it, regulate it so that it is safer for those that enter into those agreements",surrogacy +entrapment is an important tool to catch criminals and keep our country safe.,entrapment +"by adopting such practice we can get rid of all the burdens associate with marriage like financial, legal and social obligations.",marriage +many people who take in foster children are in it for the money and do not treat the children well,foster care +Whaling is a cultural practice for several groups and we should control these practices instead of banning them outright.,whaling +"we should ban this unnecessary and unethical treatment of animals, it is cruel and there are viable, profitable alternatives",factory farming +fast food outlets cost health care systems billions in the treatment of heart disease caused by obesity problems exacerbated by the unhealthy food they peddle.,fast food +racial profiling makes police work easier.,racial profiling +factory farming is an efficient solution to food supply problems.,factory farming +austerity regime would hurt many people with the raising of taxes,austerity regime +compulsory voting would ensure greater political activism among the public,compulsory voting +guns and other weaponry are dangerous and need to be taken off the streets,the right to keep and bear arms +austerity regime should not be introduced as this will have a negative impact on services which vulnerable people rely on such as benefits.,austerity regime +"nobody should have to cast a vote if they don't want to, and compulsory voting can be very inconvenient for those who can't get to a polling place for whatever reason.",compulsory voting +intelligence tests are a quick and simple way which shows peoples aptitudes for certain tasks.,intelligence tests +homeschooling deprives the child of learning social behaviors and norms.,homeschooling +cannabis has been shown to be less harmful than alcohol so legalising it makes perfect sense.,cannabis +it is important for us to have nuclear weapons so we can adequately protect ourselves from our enemies.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +by targeting killing there is always innocent civilians victims as well and that should be abandoned and banned.,targeted killing +if organ trade were legalized it could lead to harvesting organs from living people against their will. it would also mean that the organs could possibly go to those who could pay the most money.,organ trade +School prayers should be prohibited as it indoctrinates people into a particular faith and excludes pupils of other faiths.,school prayer +telemarketing should not be banned as it allows businesses to reach a large target market in a cheap way.,telemarketing +it is right of everyone to choose which religion they wish to follow and what beliefs they decide to accept within that religion.,the church of scientology +whaling is an ancient tradition and should not be banned.,whaling +"austerity regime would crush the british economy, we need people to spend on british goods to help our industries survive the turmoil of brexit.",austerity regime +"foster care brings more harm than good for those who end up in the system with a foster family that doesn't really care about the child, just the paycheck. a child needs to be with loving family members.",foster care +prisoners that go to guantanamo bay detention camp are very dangerous people that need to be as far away from the general society as possible,guantanamo bay detention camp +"safe spaces can be misused to foster extremist views, and hinder the process of cultural integration by imposing boundaries and encouraging enclaves.",safe spaces +"the blockade makes it harder for the people in that area to make money, and their economy is on the verge of collapse according to world bank.",blockade of the gaza strip +marriage is an outdated institution which serves no practical purpose in the current age.,marriage +"algorithmic trading has been responsible for some wild market fluctuations, damaging the confidence of investors.",algorithmic trading +"if we do not have three-strikes laws, career criminals will keep slipping through the cracks making our world more dangerous.",the three-strikes laws +"people should be able to find a defender that they trust, not just be set up with one arbitrarily through the court.",the use of public defenders +sex selection leads to imbalanced populations that are unsustainable which could lead to the downfall of all humanity,sex selection +"journalism, whilst essential to a free and open society, is a private business and thus has no place being subsidized by public funds.",journalism +we should ban human cloning because we don't know the effects or consequences of it yet.,human cloning +the three strikes law is important because it could act as a deterrent to a criminal with prior convictions.,the three-strikes laws +"safe spaces encourage the formation of insular groups, and harm efforts to improve social and cultural integration.",safe spaces +the choice between what two consenting adults do is not up to the government,prostitution +legalized polygamy is the most natural advance for the fundamental right to marry the right of consenting adults to engage in whatever sexual and romantic relationships they choose,polygamy +whaling upsets the ecological balance of the seas and should be banned worldwide.,whaling +atheism would encourage us to focus on the time we have on earth rather than waiting for some eternal reward.,atheism +"Crimes that get the death penalty are rarely premeditated, which means capital punishment doesn't function as a deterant.",capital punishment +a zero-tolerance policy is a way to keep kids safe,zero-tolerance policy in schools +entrapment is sometimes a necessary tool to get the needed proof of criminal activity.,entrapment +whaling is inhumane and should be banned. there is no reason to kill whales when there are other resources that could be used in place of the whales. they are important sea animals that need to be protected.,whaling +we should stop the development of autonomous cars because they will never be completely safe since the computer software running the cars will never be developed enough to be relied upon.,the development of autonomous cars +missionary work exploits poor people fears to dominate them and take their land,missionary work +"In a multicultural society with so many different religious beliefs it's impossible to have school prayer without causing offence to others, it's much better and easier to just prohibit it.",school prayer +missionary work brings aid to those in dire circumstances while introducing faith into the lives of those that will benefit from the introductory by missionaries.,missionary work +"the use of public defenders should be mandatory because not everyone has the money to hire the best legal team to defend them, causing a discrepancy in the justice system.",the use of public defenders +"if someone wants to die they shouldn’t have to stay alive, so helping them to die is the beat thing to do. that shouldn’t be a criminal offence.",assisted suicide +"legalizing the organ trade would enable better regulation and stop deaths occuring due to botched, underground operations.",organ trade +we should ban human cloning because it is not fair to the clone who is a living being but has no parents or friends and is essentially a lab experiment,human cloning +pride parades allow the gay community to come together and celebrate their uniqueness and should be allowed to continue,cancel pride parades +"the presence of nuclear weapons has kept a relative peace, globally, since the second world war; they are an effective deterent system, and have saved vast numbers of lives.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"as the global population continues to grow, urbanization is required to ensure that there are enough houses and employment opportunities for society to function.",fight urbanization +Nuclear Weapons are a good defense and allows a nation to protect themselves,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"if someone has an illness and is in constant pain, helping them end their misery is the humane thing to do and should be understood.",assisted suicide +we shouldn't ban targeted killing as it could help eradicate those responsible for terrorist attacks,targeted killing +whaling is inhumane and unnecessary and killing the whale population.,whaling +this practice can be uncomfortable for kids not practicing any religion.,school prayer +without intellection property rights there is no incentive to research and develop new products,intellectual property rights +social media allows people to connect. families can stay in touch across the globe. you can have contact in a way that would not be possible with traditional communications.,social media +the poorest citizens of countries targeted by economic sanctions suffer the most.,the use of economic sanctions +homeopathy is scientifically unproven and thus constitutes a health risk.,homeopathy +cannabis is not addictive and has been shown to help with some illnesses and appears to be contributing to a decline in opioid abuse in areas where it is legal.,cannabis +we should prohibit school prayer because it isn't fair to force atheists or agnostics to listen to prayers that they don't agree with,school prayer +"social media allows people to bully others, usually behind a veil of anonymity.",social media +freedom of religion should apply even if we dont agree with the religion in place.,the church of scientology +payday loans should not be banned because they provide a vital lifeline to those who needs a short term loan for one-off problems such as car repairs to enable them to get to work.,payday loans +payday loans take advantage of the poor while charging insane interest rates.,payday loans +"compulsory voting is not a democratic choice, for people should always be allowed to express their dissent by abstaining from voting .",compulsory voting +"naturopathy is just a con, charging people a lot of money for so-called naturopathic medicines that have no proven benefits.",naturopathy +these cars will be far safer in the future than cars with human drivers.,the development of autonomous cars +"marriage is an outdated concept that does more harm than good. most relationships don't work out forever, and making a person tied to another legally and financially forever is not fair.",marriage +uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance.,the use of school uniform +animals belong in their own environment and not put behind bars and fake environments for our own pleasure and viewing and the concept of zoos should be abolished.,zoos +we should ban telemarketing because it disturbs people's peace when they do not want it.,telemarketing +safe spaces allow people to come together and support one another and they should be allowed.,safe spaces +"a multi-party system allows for more ideas, more candidates, more voters turning out.",multi-party system +the three-strikes law does not work as an effective deterrent of major crimes.,the three-strikes laws +"Instead of banning payday loans, we should require them to assess the ability of individuals to repay, which would avoid the overarching problem of these loans creating cycles of debt.",payday loans +there is no need to prohibit women from combat as long as there are conditions for fitness in place. any individual who meets the necessary fitness levels will be able to be of use in combat.,women in combat +algorithmic trading gives an unfair advantage to traders who can afford the best computers and internet connections -- i.e. those who are already rich.,algorithmic trading +people should have the right to protect themselves and to be able to hunt,the right to keep and bear arms +the church of scientology shouldn’t be banned because people have the right to believe whatever they want.,the church of scientology +executive compensation is too high and the people who do the actual physical work aren't paid enough. some of this money should be paid out to the employees.,executive compensation +"we should abolish zoos because animals don't deserve to be segregated unnecessarily, they should roam free just like anyone else",zoos +cannabis is healthier than other legal drugs like alcohol,cannabis +"whaling should be banned as a matter of urgency. cruelty to such majestic, large animals is inhumane and unnecessary.",whaling +if wikipedia was subsidised then more quality content could be included and it would be better for the users.,wikipedia +"foster care provides a stable, loving home to kids that otherwise would be in orphanages.",foster care +wikipedia provides a wealth of information to schools to aid with the teaching of students so we should subsidize it.,wikipedia +we should abolish the three-strikes laws because this causes inconsistencies in sentences and assumes that the prior convictions were rightfully handed down.,the three-strikes laws +telemarketing is an intrusive form of marketing that interrupts work and family time,telemarketing +"payday loans are a blight on society, merely existing to make the poor and vulnerable even more poor. we must put an end to them!",payday loans +"atheism would be good for our country, less conflicts",atheism +it's freedom of expression for those who want to take a stand.,flag burning +payday loans are predatory and further destroy the economic health of already vulnerable people with little options. people end up worse off due to sky high interests rates.,payday loans +we should subsidize student loands so the students don't have to start their college years in debt,student loans +it is the most efficient way to produce food,factory farming +children in foster care never feel as though they are a part of the family.,foster care +we should abandon the use of school uniform because children should be able to have some freedom to pick what they want to wear to school,the use of school uniform +missionary work is important because it gives aid to third-world and poor people that might otherwise be ignored by society.,missionary work +Prostitution is an important way of personal financial empowerment that individuals should have access to.,prostitution +Three strikes laws are a deterrent for repeat offenders because they don't want to spend their life in prison.,the three-strikes laws +the olympic games create a tourism boom for the host city which injects a lot of cash which can be used to better locals so it shouldn’t be abolished.,the olympic games +"wikipedia is still a private website, so giving a site money to keep it running is unethical. why not subsidize any other site then?",wikipedia +surrogacy should not be banned because a woman should be able to do whatever she wants to with her body. surrogacy gives hope to a couple who cannot carry their own baby.,surrogacy +"we should not abolish the olympic games because bring together athletes from many different nations helps create a wonderful, civilized world.",the olympic games +factory farming is a way of producing cheap meat. without it poorer people may not be able to afford it and may become malnourished.,factory farming +we should cancel pride parades. they no longer serve a purpose as gay people now have equal rights and are accepted in society. there is no need to be loud and proud anymore.,cancel pride parades +"as long as the child really wants to do it and is being properly supervised, they should be allowed to act.",the use of child actors +"we should prohibit school prayer because some people don't believe in god, therefore, they should not be forced to pray",school prayer +"Payday loans create cycles of debt in which people constantly need new payday loans to pay off their previous ones, meaning that they can never escape their poverty and accumulating interest payments.",payday loans +Zoos also provide a safe haven from killing and hunting animals and is a learning facility,zoos +payday loans are not controlled and the fees are exorbitantly high,payday loans +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense as everyone should have the right to end their life peacefully once they are to a point of not being able to get better.,assisted suicide +"Safe spaces should be abolished because it just means that people can get out of work, classes, etc if they feel unsafe..",safe spaces +"the olympic games work as an investment for the cities where they are made, leaving good dividends for the city and the shops, creating a better quality of life",the olympic games +a criminal will think twice about committing a crime knowing that the next crime he commits might mean life imprisonment.,the three-strikes laws +the three-strikes law has been extremely effective in reducing crime in states that have adopted the measure.,the three-strikes laws +"homeschooling has a curriculum that is developed largely resembling that of a normal school's curriculum, and sometimes, students learn better in a more intimate setting.",homeschooling +the high interest rates charged by payday loan companies cause people to get into a spiral of debt from which they cannot escape,payday loans +homeschooling should not be banned since this allows learning to be specifically tailored to the individual child and produces the optimal learning environment.,homeschooling +factory farming is notorious for animal abuse and should be stopped.,factory farming +"a judge is suppose to uphold the rule of law, not alter it with their own opinions/views/beliefs.",judicial activism +we should abolish the olympic games because they cause too much crime and extra burden on police in the cities that host them.,the olympic games +"Subsidizing journalism increases competition, which allows for more innovation and diversity of choices.",journalism +multi party systems help all viewpoints get representation in a democracy,multi-party system +zero tolerance policies in schools make them a safer and more disciplined place because disruptive students are removed,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"missionary work is dangerous, often occurring in war torn areas. missionaries are often young adults without world experience who are unaware of how to defend themselves in unknown lands.",missionary work +we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society.,student loans +Naturopathy often succeeds in treating chronic conditions that don't respond to conventional medicine.,naturopathy +Legalizing prostitution - and thus regulating it - would reduce the harms that accompany it.,prostitution +"zoos enable people to study the behaviour of animals, see them at close quarters as sentient beings, and this all indirectly improves attitudes towards animal welfare in all walks of life.",zoos +polygamy is a choice and the government has no right to intervene or tell people how to live their lives. polygamy isn't hurting anyone.,polygamy +"We should subsidize journalism because currently long form, investigative journalism is going away, which threatens the in-depth analysis voters need to understand complex issues.",journalism +economic sanctions only hurt the poor and do not hurt the corrupt people in charge.,the use of economic sanctions +"the three strikes law is an old concept. it doesn't really prevent people from committing violence, especially because many acts of violence are not premeditated.",the three-strikes laws +"collectivism means that groups of people promote positive values, care for individuals and ensure that everyone is valued and respected.",collectivism +embryonic stem cell research has the potential create new treatments for many diseases,embryonic stem cell research +"nature provides habitat to hundreds of native species. if urbanization continues, they will be at risk of extinction and once the damage has been done, it cannot be reversed.",fight urbanization +Capital punishment wrongly gives governments the power to take human life.,capital punishment +the blockade of the gaza strip should be ended as it has caused unnecessary suffering to those who live there.,blockade of the gaza strip +libertarianism allows people maximum freedom without government intervention.,libertarianism +foster care gives children the chance to experience the warmth and care of a loving family,foster care +pride parades are important because they are another way for a city to promote inclusivity.,cancel pride parades +"it is better to never be born than to be born to parents who do not want you, therefore, we should legalize sex selection.",sex selection +"the freedom of choice should be protected, legalizing prostitution is a way of empowering woman to choose what to do with their body and respecting their freedom to do so.",prostitution +factory farming puts animals in conditions which are detrimental to their health. they would be healthier with more space and more care.,factory farming +Payday loans are helpful to get past a sudden financial situation that happens before you get paid for the week.,payday loans +we need to support price parades because everyone has the right to celebrate their cultures and diversities.,cancel pride parades +everyone deserves a chance of a good education even if they can not afford the schooling.,student loans +"there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime",cannabis +We should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms as we have a right to defend ourselves given by the constitution.,the right to keep and bear arms +homeschooling helps those who do not thrive in a school environment,homeschooling +people who grew up in foster homes have a high rate of incarceration,foster care +"targeted killing allows for elimination of a severe and dangerous threat to a country, with minimal collateral damage and should be continued",targeted killing +mandatory retirement discriminates against older people by assuming they have nothing to offer anymore because of their age,retirement +Coalitions allow for more compromise and discourse and are only possible in a multiparty system.,multi-party system +"cannabis is not a dangerous drug such as meth and should be legalized for all the country to enjoy, like alochol.",cannabis +we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms as everyone has a right to keep guns as a mean of protection as stated in the constitution.,the right to keep and bear arms +natural medicine is safer and is proven to work as well as traditional medicine.,homeopathy +economic sanctions are a viable and peaceful alternative to war,the use of economic sanctions +making a child work as an actor deprives them of childhood experiences and interactions.,the use of child actors +"maximizing freedom is the most legitimate form of society, this is only truly achieved with libertarianism",libertarianism +the olympics are a positive athletic contest which builds pride in a country and promotes cooperation among all participating countries. they are a goodwill ambassador for the world and should remain.,the olympic games +"many people will lose jobs and benefits under austerity, leading to a low quality of life.",austerity regime +foster care can help people who otherwise wouldn't have a home so it is important.,foster care +"a zero-tolerance policy in schools should be adopted to send a strong signal to students that any and more importantly, all, violations will be addressed and dealt with.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +human cloning not only can aid in securing the longevity of a familial line but aid in research to target diseases that can find a cure.,human cloning +intelligence tests cause students to feel inadequate and pressured.,intelligence tests +embryonic stem cell research may be the key to curing many diseases and should be encouraged and explored.,embryonic stem cell research +urbanization is a necessary part of economic expansion and improvement.,fight urbanization +"nuclear weapons are too dangerous and the issues from their deployment are catastrophic, therefore they should be abolished.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +autonomous cars could potentially make our roads a safer place for everyone.,the development of autonomous cars +pride parades are important to help to combat the excessive bullying prevalent in the lgbt community,cancel pride parades +There is a risk of terrorists getting a nuclear weapon and creating a dirty bomb capable of destroying cities with millions of citizens.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +celibacy in the church is an antiquated vow and should be abandoned. it brings harm in the form of unnatural acts against easy prey to satisfy sexual urges which are normal and are being treated as if a sin.,the vow of celibacy +"cannabis is seen as a gateway to other more harmful drugs and shown to have harmful effects to mental health and should, therefore, be banned.",cannabis +with so many people requiring organ transplants the only way to meet the demand is to legalize the organ trade and this would save lives.,organ trade +The Church of Scientology is a misleading institution. They use force and deceitful ideas to drag people on believing them just to make profits,the church of scientology +a multi-party system weakens speed of decision making and ensures no progress is made so we should not adopt it.,multi-party system +judicial activism provides an important means for reconsidering poorly constructed legislation,judicial activism +if the right to keep and bear arms was abolished people would be unable to protect themselves and their property.,the right to keep and bear arms +"it should not be a criminal offence because in the us there is the right to free speech, as horrible as it may be. being ignorant and hateful in speech only is not a crime.",holocaust denial +"gender-neutral language includes everybody, and removes sexist connotations from speech.",gender-neutral language +"We should not end affirmative action as it is still an unequal society in terms of opportunities, education and work and all people should be given opportunities.",affirmative action +affirmative action puts people in jobs that they are not qualified for instead of someone who is,affirmative action +animals in zoos are frequently teased and stressed by humans. these animals should be allowed to roam free in their natural habitats.,zoos +homeschooling should be banned because parents are often ill equipped to teach their children properly,homeschooling +compulsory voting is a violation of civil rights,compulsory voting +"sometimes politics becomes so corrupt and untenable, that the only way to make change in the country is through judicial activism.",judicial activism +"vocational education gives adults that can't afford to go to college, or can't learn in a typical college, a chance to learn skills for the betterment of himself and society.",vocational education +Racial profiling perpetuates discrimination against minority groups already the victims of historical injustices.,racial profiling +"When anyone, especially a child, is labeled with a number which is considered an accurate measure of his innate potential may suffer from the low expectations, lack of stimulation and damaged self-esteem",intelligence tests +nuclear weapons are unstable and could create chaos,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"the decision to have cosmetic surgery should be kept between the patient (the minor), his parents, and the doctor.",cosmetic surgery for minors +"Flags are strong symbology that get the point across more effectively then words, thus flag burning is a unique form of freedom of speech from letter writing or other forms of protest.",flag burning +public defenders are necessary to make sure everyone is represented,the use of public defenders +capital punishment is a deterrent for others to commit the same crimes.,capital punishment +urbanisation makes all amenities closer so it’s more convenient to everyone.,fight urbanization +"Many studies have pointed to the deleterious impact of foster care on children physical health, cognitive and academic functioning, and social-emotional wellbeing",foster care +space exploration is such a costly exercise that subsidising would put an enormous strain on any country's finances that can be ill afforded when there are so many more causes that need supporting on earth.,space exploration +"cannabis is highly addictive, studies show up to one-in10 users develop dependence over time",cannabis +"cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned. a young person may not understand what is best for them and may make bad, permanent decisions.",cosmetic surgery for minors +racial profiling should be illegal because it isn’t right to discriminate against someone because of their race.,racial profiling +we should not ban human cloning as we need to continue to work to the betterment of the health and welfare of the people.,human cloning +"we should not end mandatory retirement because people need to retire whether they realize it or not, it is not up to them, they of course have no free will.",retirement +we have freedom of speech in this country and to arrest people for a belief they have is going way too far. conspiracy theories have always been out there and you can't just throw people in jail for them.,holocaust denial +"Students are and will always be the backbone of the society. It's compulsory to support these growing students in becoming true, well educated citizens to support the economy.",student loans +burning the flag is a strong and valid way of making a statement against an oppressive regime that is non-violent,flag burning +homeopathy is not proven to work as effectively as modern medicine,homeopathy +school uniforms help everyone feel included and not judged on the clothes they wear,the use of school uniform +guantanamo bay has given the us governement unprecidented abuse of power in detaining and torturing captive prisoners. it is inhumane and not a signal of an enlightened society.,guantanamo bay detention camp +there are many environmental concerns to be considered when using nuclear weapons.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +intelligence test can cause certain students to be pigeon holed and cause them to have low opinions of themselves because they can not score as high as others.,intelligence tests +foster care can cause serious mental and emotional trauma for those in the system,foster care +human cloning is a dangerous precedent that may eventually replace natural reproduction and lead to the downfall of society,human cloning +"Television is an outdated modality that lures people into inactive passivity, it is dangerous to well-being and should be banned",television +missionary work has been invaluable in helping vulnerable people. this has to be a good thing.,missionary work +naturopathy causes people to forgo medical treatment that could save their life.,naturopathy +"if the kkk can march, then anyone can march, pride parades hurt no one.",cancel pride parades +if no country had nuclear weapons the world would be a safer place.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +childhood is an important phase of personal development. the stress and fame of being an actor at such a young age has been shown several times to lead to problematic adults.,the use of child actors +"algorithmic trading allows for more timely, accurate, and efficient trading.",algorithmic trading +Naturopathy is a false science. Treatments are not based on knowledge but only superstitions. This kind of science could really harm person getting this kind of treatment,naturopathy +we shouldn't legalize prostitution because it may cause higher percentage of drug rates and crimes along with prostitution rates,prostitution +we should ban targeted killing as it is immoral and sometimes innocent people are killed,targeted killing +plastic surgery can cause many complications and infections and does not address the underlying self esteem issues of the patient,cosmetic surgery +the supreme court has ruled that it is a form of free speech & should not be banned,flag burning +minors haven't stopped growing and don't realise the full implications of cosmetic surgery. they don't have full mental capacity to make important choices.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"school uniforms are unflattering, uncomfortable, and expensive.",the use of school uniform +whaling endangers various species of whales and could upset the balance of the ecosystem if it is allowed to continue.,whaling +Journalism would not remain independent if it received subsidies from the government.,journalism +embryonic stem cell research helps save and improve lives.,embryonic stem cell research +"missionary work does good in poorer, third-world countries that are often forgotten and neglected.",missionary work +"they recruit public figures and celebrities in order to help lure in the masses, yet they are simply a toxic money-hungry cult.",the church of scientology +"While the foster system is imperfect, it provides more good than harm because many children need a place to live in between permanent living situations, and would otherwise have to remain in their current unsafe homes.",foster care +cosmetic surgery is unnecessary and does not provide health benefits,cosmetic surgery +"since it's been discovered that you can derive stem cells from adults and other means, morally questionable embryonic stem cell research is unnecessary.",embryonic stem cell research +a multi-party system would be beneficial as more than one political view in government would ensure a fairer outcome.,multi-party system +we need economic sanctions to be available as a tool to keep other countries from taking advantage of us.,the use of economic sanctions +we should not subsidize space exploration because we should concentrate on fixing earth first,space exploration +supporting vocational education helps society as a whole when we have plenty of people qualified to do the work that supports our daily lives.,vocational education +"maintaining intellectual property rights for all is too expensive, and maintaining these rights might restrict innovation in certain sectors.",intellectual property rights +gender-neutral language eliminates gender discrimination and does not distinguish nor give priority of one gender over the other.,gender-neutral language +"the church has engaged in harassment against detractors and former members and promotes dangerous ideas about mental health, homosexuality and child-rearing",the church of scientology +economic sanctions are an excellent alternative to violence in terms of denouncing policy.,the use of economic sanctions +"naturopathic remedies do nothing for the patient and in fact, stop that individual from seeking legitimate medical remedies.",naturopathy +"zoos allow people to learn about animals, which results in increased conservation efforts",zoos +some crimes are so despicable that death is the only appropriate punishment,capital punishment +austerity only leads to economic contraction that endangers the chance of reducing the debt.,austerity regime +polygamy creates many familial problems such as unhealthy competition among the wives leading to an unhealthy atmosphere for children.,polygamy +it is a harsh penalty for those that committ non violent crimes.,the three-strikes laws +cannabis should be legalized because it can help treat so many medical conditions that medications can't and it is much more natural and better for your body.,cannabis +an independent review by the prison reform trust says children aged 10 to 17 in care are more than five times as likely to be in trouble with the law than others.,foster care +if someone does not want to engage with telemarketers they can just hang up or sign off,telemarketing +Whaling can lead to over-fishing and the decimation of whale communities.,whaling +"The blockade of Gaza increases the power of extremism by denying the citizens basic necessities and access to the market, meaning they often need to turn to groups like Hamas for supplies.",blockade of the gaza strip +"Three-strikes laws clog the court systems. Defendants will take their cases to trial, rather than accept a plea bargain, in an attempt to avoid a life sentence.",the three-strikes laws +collectivism stops people from being able to better themselves.,collectivism +zoos protect endangered species and are leaders in the fight to conserve natural resources,zoos +"Parents should be able to plan out their family the way they please and that includes selecting the sex of their children, if possible.",sex selection +people should have a right to commit suicide in a peaceful and unharmful way to themselves and others.,assisted suicide +"we should not interfere with the free market, which subsidizing does. it throws the market out of balance and does not represent supply and demand when something is subsidized.",journalism +keeping large animals in tiny cages is barbaric so we should abolish zoos.,zoos +"prohibiting school prayer violates the right of religious freedom. religion doesn't have to be taught in schools, but a few moments for students to pray in whatever way they like doesn't hurt anyone.",school prayer +"we should end the usage of economic sanctions because it is incredibly cruel to the citizens of the country being sanctioned, especially the poor. sanctions don't necessarily stop wars either.",the use of economic sanctions +the death penalty and capital punishment serves as an effective deterrent to discourage people from committing crimes.,capital punishment +Zoos are a great way for people to learn about animals,zoos +urbanization brings people closer to the services that they need,fight urbanization +algorithmic trading is a technological improvement on antiquated methods of trading and should be encouraged and improved.,algorithmic trading +we should not legalize organ trade as it could lead to somebody killing themselves in order to sell their organs if their family was in debt.,organ trade +payday loans prey on the weak and put them further into debt rather than helping them.,payday loans +"The people of Gaza have a hard time getting enough drinking water, food, and electricity or sending their children to school as a result of the blockade",blockade of the gaza strip +the parents should be allowed to home school their kids if that's their choice.,homeschooling +all accused people should have the same level of representation so that the rich do not have an advantage,the use of public defenders +surrogacy helps many people have children,surrogacy +"it's not the wealthy that suffer during austerity, it's the poor.",austerity regime +stem cell research has proven to be useful and beneficial for everyone in the development of new treatments for diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +an austerity regime is the most effective weapon in our arsenal to combat the economic issues we're facing,austerity regime +"A Canadian study published online in the journal Neuron concluded that the IQ test is fundamentally flawed, seeing that its questions grossly oversimplify the abilities of the human brain",intelligence tests +we should not legalize the organ trade because it would lead to the exploitation of the poor for the benefit of the rich,organ trade +fast food is relatively cheap and sometimes it's the only meal people can afford,fast food +"without intelligence tests to use as a benchmark, it would be impossible to assess someones capability and provide them with appropriate level tasks.",intelligence tests +"fast food is perfectly healthy if consumed in moderation - the concentration should be on educating the consumer, not imposing a draconian ban.",fast food +"if you have the financial means to employ the best defence, why shouldn't you be able to do that if it gives you a better chance of being found not guilty.",the use of public defenders +atheism fosters intellectual and human development and we must adopt it,atheism +we live in a country where we have free will and banning something like cosmetic surgery is taking away another choice a citizen has to correct something they are unhappy with.,cosmetic surgery +human cloning can be useful for genetic research to help us understand more about treating and preventing diseases,human cloning +if used properly it can reunite old friends and family and bring much pleasure.,social media +racial profiling only contributes to strained relationships between minority communities and law enforcement.,racial profiling +"We have seen too many cases of overturned judgments as new technologies and evidence have come to light, rendering capital punishment inherently problematic.",capital punishment +"Telemarketing can be effective in selling a good, saving money compared to advertisements or in person interactions.",telemarketing +Payday loans should be banned because the impossible rates of interest charged merely plunge people further into hardship.,payday loans +"if subsidizing stay at home dads would help a family better care for their children and stay off public assistance, then i think it's a great idea.",stay-at-home dads +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because the threat of such weapons only causes tension between countries.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +payday loans prey on the poor and vulnerable with disgustingly high interest rates and unfair terms,payday loans +payday loans are a type of predatory loansharking that preys on people who are already economically disadvantaged,payday loans +private military companies are trained for combat and can assist the governmental military groups,private military companies +whales are an endangered species that need to be protected,whaling +homeopathy can cause dangerous interactions with medications.,homeopathy +economic sanctions have worked in slowing nuclear proliferation.,the use of economic sanctions +"A basic principle of punishment is that it should be proportional to the crime, and therefore capital punishment is the only legitimate response to a crime such as first degree murder.",capital punishment +homeschooling removes bullying from a childs life and can help a child focus on studies.,homeschooling +homeschooled children do much better in standardized testing,homeschooling +pride parades are important to the lgbt community,cancel pride parades +algorithmic trading allows for quicker and more effective trading than can be conducted by a human investor.,algorithmic trading +a consumer doesn't know what's really in natural remedies since there is no regulation,naturopathy +Factory farming provides many farmers with additional income that is needed in livestock farming.,factory farming +whaling has strong cultural affinity for some peoples. it should be well regulated to ensure sustainability but not banned outright.,whaling +cosmetic surgery is dangerous and addictive,cosmetic surgery +factory farming makes food costs lower.,factory farming +payday loans should not be banned as they are helpful to people who need money in emergency circumstances.,payday loans +surrogacy allows an infertile couple to realize their dream of having a child.,surrogacy +"from the medical point of view, human cloning can save lives and therefore must be developed",human cloning +"child actors are forced to work really long hours, and are usually taken out of regular school, possibly harming their development.",the use of child actors +we shouldn't give money to a site where anyone can edit articles to give false information.,wikipedia +algorithmic trading has increased trading which is good for the economy,algorithmic trading +we should not abandon the use of school uniforms because it allows children to not be concerned with competitiveness while attempting to learn.,the use of school uniform +participation is necessary for a functional democracy.,compulsory voting +on medical grounds there is a good argument for selecting the sex of your baby should there be an hereditary disease that might be a life limiting or painful condition.,sex selection +"executive compensation creates a barrier between the ""executives"" and the ""workers"" and should be limited to a level that doesn't create such a different world between the two",executive compensation +a zero-tolerance policy within schools will help support a healthy environment where students do not feel threatened due to the differences (or perceived differences).,zero-tolerance policy in schools +an austerity regime would save money for the country.,austerity regime +subsidizing would help the struggling press remain afloat in this technology age,journalism +trade between countries should be more easy and free-flowing. it is beneficial to both countries and also leads to peace.,the use of economic sanctions +we should end mandatory retirement because it helps the younger crowd to be able to find jobs,retirement +"the stress of testing and then the increased expectations heaped on those who do well in these tests is detrimental to their mental health, also those who score lower have pressure to improve.",intelligence tests +"those adhering to a vow of celibacy show their dedication to their faith, such moral strength is something to be commended.",the vow of celibacy +"as long as there is no forced marriages going on and these people absolutely love each other, and the others that person is married to doesn't effect them, why can't we make it legal?",polygamy +"if a child doesn't feel comfortable, they are allowed to not participate. no reason to abolish it completely.",school prayer +naturopathy has no proven results and the people that use it aren't trained.,naturopathy +we should ban telemarketing there are a lot of telemarketers that are running scams just to steal peoples money,telemarketing +factory farming is an efficient way of providing affordable for for people. without it the price of meat will escalate and will be beyond the pocket of many people.,factory farming +"subsidization would improve the reach and dissemination of wikipedia's information, enabling translation into more marginal languages for example.",wikipedia +naturopathy is just a scam that has no scientific backing. people that could truly be helped with medicine that choose naturopathy will suffer undue harm.,naturopathy +We shouldn't ban the use of child actors because many stories require the use of them and having adults playing those roles would look ridiculous.,the use of child actors +mandatory retirement removes experienced personnel form the rosters who still have many working years ahead of them due to longer life spans.,retirement +capital punishment sends a message to other criminals that if you commit an awful crime you will be severely punished,capital punishment +space exploration could lead to the ability to harvest much needed mineral resources that could become depleted on our planet.,space exploration +this takes away freedom of choice in terms of hiring a lawyer that suits your own needs.,the use of public defenders +"child actors are often open to exploitation by both pushy parents and industry movers, whose paramount interest is in money and not the well-being of the minor.",the use of child actors +laws are supposed to upheld by the supreme court and created by the government not by local judges who want to change a system to suit themselves.,judicial activism +many zoos house animals in cruel conditions. the animals look miserable. they have no room as compared to their natural habitat. it's inhumane to jail these animals for human entertainment.,zoos +surrogacy creates families for people who can not have their own children biologially,surrogacy +zoos keep animals from their native habitat and exploit them for people's enjoyment. the well-being of the animals is reduced and it is better to protect wild habitats of animals than create artificial ones,zoos +We should not fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons as no country is going to willingly give up their weapons unilaterally.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +guantanamo bay is outdated and shouldn’t continue to isolate people in the way they do.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"fast food fuels the obesity crisis, it is a number one cause of many preventable illnesses and ultimately the cause of deaths from heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other similar issues",fast food +flag burning is a well established and constitutionally protected right to protest the federal government.,flag burning +entrapment is an unfair and manipulative practice that abuses the power of the police system.,entrapment +"Multiple changes in foster care placement can lead to severe, long-term behavior and emotional problems. Frequent moves also contribute to other mental health problems and poor educational achievement.",foster care +it is unfair to force someone with a terminal illness to continue to suffer greatly when they are just dying anyway. the only humane and compassionate way to help them is to allow assisted suicide.,assisted suicide +collectivism is the enemy of capitalism as it punishes hard work.,collectivism +entrapment would make it a lot easier to catch criminals,entrapment +the vow of celibacy is an outdated concept that unjustly prevents people from enjoying the family life that is desired by most and should be strived to attain.,the vow of celibacy +"burning a flag is a form of speech and as we have freedom of speech in our nation, it should be allowed under the constitution.",flag burning +Dads should be allowed stay home and care for their children without the risk of losing their income.,stay-at-home dads +wikipedia is a quick way to learn about different topics and should be subsidized to increase the content,wikipedia +it brings people together in ways we could not have dreamed of years ago. this is a positive thing.,social media +legalizing the organ trade would encourage more donations resulting in a shorter wait time for transplants.,organ trade +"the olympic games are a colossal waste of money, only serving to put money in the pockets of the ioc and a few government officials.",the olympic games +"prostitution has correlations to organized crime, especially human trafficking. this casts doubt on a prostitute's consent.",prostitution +"payday loans are too expensive and increase people's debt, this type of loan should be banned immediately",payday loans +people have the right to think what they'd like.,holocaust denial +using embryos for this practice when alternatives are available is unjustifiable.,embryonic stem cell research +autonomous cars are not able to react to specific scenarios where decisions must be made.,the development of autonomous cars +subsidizing journalism would bring more accurate reporting because it would allow for the hiring of more qualified reporters.,journalism +"the current language favors male pronouns, which is sexist",gender-neutral language +"people have the right to choose if they want to use their free time in front of the television or anything, everything is based on the freedom of personal choice",television +the death penalty is outdated and immoral - there is no justification for taking a person's life.,capital punishment +we should not subsidize space exploration because that money could be spend on much more pressing matters like helping the homeless and research into cures for cancer.,space exploration +"plastic surgery for minors should be banned because some minors may get addicted to the surgery, and begin finding things wrong with their bodies that other people find nothing wrong with",cosmetic surgery for minors +there are studies that show social media is a very common cause of depression in adolescents.,social media +intelligence tests do not accurately measure intelligence and tend to biased towards ethnic minorities,intelligence tests +the blockade of the gaza strip only serves to harm innocents who happen to live in the area.,blockade of the gaza strip +we should not oppose collectivism because a group is usually better together than an individual,collectivism +free speech is an unalienable right. no one should be compelled to be forced to vote,compulsory voting +IQ tests are fundamentally flawed because they do not take into account the complex nature of the human intellect and its different components,intelligence tests +journalism is an essential part of democracy and freedom of expression and should not be subsidized by the state.,journalism +"in non-serious cases homeopathy can provided beneficial side-care, lightening the load on medical professions.",homeopathy +this church has harmed countless people and should be labeled more as a cult,the church of scientology +payday loans allow people to spend money they do not have yet and then they have to pay interest on the loan. this could cause them to need another loan to get through the next pay period.,payday loans +everyone should have a freedom of choice with less government intervention.,libertarianism +"school uniforms help eliminate class differences, which can aid in the reduction of bullying",the use of school uniform +we should fight urbanization so that we help to preserve our natural environment.,fight urbanization +banning telemarketing would be a breach of people's right to freedom of speech,telemarketing +citizens who can not afford a defense must have the right to receive one from our government,the use of public defenders +organ trade should be legalized so that there is an incentive for more people to donate organs that people in need can get.,organ trade +homeopathy is horrible because it causes people to not get treated by a certified doctor. this can cause their ailments to get worse and they can even spread disease if not using antibiotics.,homeopathy +"Foster care forces teenagers to age out of the system too early, and right now most teenagers leave the system without any support from either their former foster parents or the state.",foster care +we need to do away with intellectual property rights so it doesn't slow down innovation,intellectual property rights +"factory farming is much more efficient and takes up much less space. should we switch, large amounts of habitat would have to be destroyed to accommodate. this would also increase the prices of meat.",factory farming +"foster homes are often environments of bullying and abuse the lack of stability, unlike adoptions, is harmful evidence shows that foster children are more likely to get in trouble with the law",foster care +Telemarketing is an effective way for businesses to increase sales and profit.,telemarketing +libertarianism is better than anything else at keeping peace,libertarianism +the right to bear and keep arms should be abolished as it is outdated in this age where we are no longer hunting for food or in the age of the pioneers,the right to keep and bear arms +the flag is a piece of cloth. it is nothing but a symbol. we have the freedom to express ourselves and one form of expression should be being allowed to light a fire under a flag.,flag burning +"capital punishment is excessive, gruesome, and ties up resources unnecessarily.",capital punishment +"Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance.",cosmetic surgery for minors +abuse and bullying are rife among foster children it does not provide stability just temporary solutions,foster care +"minors do not have the mental skills to weigh the risks and possible benefits of superficial surgery, and need to be protected",cosmetic surgery for minors +pride marches are an important and vital political activity for lgbt people and provide a necessary visibility.,cancel pride parades +subsidizing wikipedia would help keep the site online without it having to rely on donations,wikipedia +There are several whaling communities that depend on the hunting of whales to survive.,whaling +the Olympic Games are a celebration of human achievement and foster good relations between nations,the olympic games +Testing of nuclear weapons causes pollution and destruction,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"we should not be permissive of any discrimination, and mandatory retirement discriminates based on age.",retirement +payday loans charge exorbitant fees to people who are unable to afford them,payday loans +we need austerity because our deficit is out of control.,austerity regime +whaling should be banned because removing too many whales from the oceans would risk making them extinct.,whaling +factory farming increases the amount that can be raised for food thus feeding more people.,factory farming +all speech should be protected no matter how wrong or vile it may seem to us,holocaust denial +libertarianism gives citizens the idea of being free. being free is what this nation is founded on. the government shouldn't have control of every aspect of our lives.,libertarianism +homeopathy can be misleading and result in people not getting proper care.,homeopathy +pay day loans should be banned as they often charge exorbitant interest rates which doesnt help people on low incomes who need a short term loan,payday loans +"Libertarianism is the only philosophy in which an individual is truly free, with rights that no one can violate.",libertarianism +whaling by some people is used to feed entire communities and is necessary to their way of life.,whaling +we should ban factory farming because it is cruel to animals and the quality is questionable at best.,factory farming +collectivism enables communities to work together for the greater good.,collectivism +we should not end the blockade of the gaza strip. the blockade is essentially a means of ensuring conflict and threats between the two countries is lessened.,blockade of the gaza strip +vocational education helps people gain employment,vocational education +we should not ban whaling because it provides jobs and food for people.,whaling +there have been far too many school shootings and accidental shootings by minors in recent years. the time has come to abolish guns once and for all.,the right to keep and bear arms +"major wars have never fought over atheism, but history is full of bloody battles over religion.",atheism +human cloning would allow infertile couples to have children developed from their own cells,human cloning +time and again this pseudo religion has been shown to be detrimental to its followers despite them not realising it until they have left after being brainwashed.,the church of scientology +"algorithms can be hacked and therefore the data isn’t safe, and should therefore be banned.",algorithmic trading +The blockade of Gaza causes economic and humanitarian suffering.,blockade of the gaza strip +surrogacy is a positive alternative for women who cannot carry a baby to term. it allows them to have a child of their own dna while accepting help from another to achieve their family.,surrogacy +urbanization is destroying the countryside and the habitat of many animals.,fight urbanization +Nuclear weapons are much less costly than the massive numbers of conventional weapons which would be required to replace them.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +cosmetic surgery may have value for those who feel an aspect of their body is causing them severe mental trauma. also it is beneficial for those who have been in accidents.,cosmetic surgery +"most people can't afford to go to college, and we don't want them to graduate with massive debts",student loans +"social media is a wonderful tool for finding lost friends or family members, creating closer relationships",social media +the three-strikes laws are unfair to those people who commit petty crimes.,the three-strikes laws +"no one wins with nuclear weapons. if two or more countries nuked each other parts of, if not all of, the entire world is just gone. it destroys everything and solves nothing.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"multi-party coalitions are incredibily inefficient systems, and the decision making process is slowed dramatically.",multi-party system +algorithmic trading helps reduce the risks and costs of trading,algorithmic trading +prostitution should not be legalized as it can lead to human trafficking and sexually transmitted diseases,prostitution +we should explore this area of medical advancement for the potential huge gains in treatment of paralysis,embryonic stem cell research +cosmetic surgery helps people feel better abut themselves.,cosmetic surgery +television is an effective means of communicating urgent news and weather reports to the masses in a timely manner,television +television is a source of information about what is going on in the world,television +intelligence testing can help a child receive specialized assistance if found to be of a lower iq and requiring such.,intelligence tests +subsidized loans help students get an education and without them they might not be able to go to school,student loans +tightening the budget too far could hurt our military functions and put the whole country at risk.,austerity regime +"nuclear weapons could have the power to destroy the whole planet, and billions of people don't want that to happen.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Human cloning may provide the cure to so many diseases, it must be allowed.",human cloning +homeopathy treatments are not tested to see if they really work,homeopathy +the olympic games has become less about the sports and more about commercialism,the olympic games +Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"results from homeschooling children are equally as good as those achieved from state schools, and sometimes this can be the only option for a youngster with complex emotional needs.",homeschooling +"There are many ethical, health and legal problems with surrogacy. What happens if the fetus has health problems, or the surrogate mother? It's too complicated to allow.",surrogacy +"the more research that is done, the higher the chances to understanding and possible curing diseases.",embryonic stem cell research +intelligence tests stigmatize people and put them into groups that may not be beneficial,intelligence tests +We should not end affirmative action because without it many institutions would only hire privileged people.,affirmative action +We should legalize polygamy so that children of these relationships get appropriate legal resources like tax credits for their care.,polygamy +compulsory voting can help encourage better results during elections,compulsory voting +there is no benefit to whaling; it is bloody and barbaric.,whaling +economic sanctions are favoured as they can be a peaceful alternative to military action,the use of economic sanctions +"Marriage as a social institution is based on outdated notions of exchanging property and other resources in order to purchase or take ownership over a woman, and these practices should be abandoned.",marriage +banning cosmetic surgery would prevent medical mistakes. it would also show people that we are fine the way we were born. we don't all have to have the perfect face and body.,cosmetic surgery +safe spaces provide a place where minorities or women can feel safe; they are valuable and there is no reason to abolish them.,safe spaces +cannabis should be legalized as it has been medically proved to be a beneficial pain management treatment for people who may not have direct access to a physician.,cannabis +libertarianism give more freedom to the people and cuts out government influence in their lives.,libertarianism +a multi-party system encourages innovation and new ideas.,multi-party system +foster families may be malicious and abuse foster children or only participate for monetary gain,foster care +mandatory retirement serves a purpose. the job market would be crowded out by those past retirement leaving those entering the work force no jobs. that inceases poverty and throws the economy into chaos.,retirement +we shouldn't subsidize wikipedia because the information on it isn't trustworthy because it is user created and can be edited by anyone.,wikipedia +"risking complications of surgery, for example blood clots or infections, on a procedure that isn't necessary is irresponsible.",cosmetic surgery +Abolishing mandatory retirement sends a strong message about the importance of ending age discrimination,retirement +the prohibition of school prayer violates the second component of constitutionally protected religious liberty,school prayer +there is only one group of people who suffer in an austerity regime and that's the vulnerable.,austerity regime +surrogacy creates a host of complicated issues around parental rights.,surrogacy +"Prayer is a religious right and should be permitted anywhere, even in schools.",school prayer +flag burning is an attack against that nation and should be punished,flag burning +"conflicting religious views often incite violence and start wars and sometimes do more harm than good, whereas atheism has not done so.",atheism +executive compensation demoralizes the employees of the company that make only a fraction of what the ceos make. income inequality needs to be addressed and limiting executive compensation is a first step.,executive compensation +The three strikes law keeps habitual offenders isolated from the public and prevents them from committing more crimes and potentially harming others.,the three-strikes laws +There have been and always will be cases of executions of innocent people,capital punishment +A multi-party system would cause more confusion than there already is in the country and cause government to be even less effective.,multi-party system +factory farming is why food is easily availible and affordable.,factory farming +urbanization creates overcrowding and pollution,fight urbanization +cloning human beings goes against nature with which we could have serious consequences in the future,human cloning +we should adopt gender-neutral language so nobody will get offended,gender-neutral language +this type of trading leaves volatile markets in the hands of a computer program which if infiltrated or erroneous could destroy world economies.,algorithmic trading +"uniforms are a great way of creating equality between pupils, since all students are wearing the same clothes. it enables standards of dress to be easily maintained.",the use of school uniform +polygamy negatively affect woman and children because wives will be jealous of each other and you will have not enough time to spent and care for each one of your kids.,polygamy +sex selection can lead to a serious gender imbalance,sex selection +we should not make the use of public defenders as mandatory as one should have the freedom to hire their defense team if they think they can get better represented.,the use of public defenders +trading using algorithmic formulas is smart and reasonable way to invest in the market. a computer can go through more analysis than a person making for a better trade decision and less losses for investors.,algorithmic trading +these cars can increase safety on the roads and should be encouraged.,the development of autonomous cars +we should continue to support missionary work as they perform much good for those in lesser developed countries.,missionary work +economic sanctions are sometimes the only way to get a regime to make meaningful changes.,the use of economic sanctions +"child actors are protected by stringent health and safety regulations, they have to still receive schooling and the money they earn means they will be able to do the things they want as adults.",the use of child actors +if someone is in constant pain with no quality of life then they should be allowed to ask someone to assist them.,assisted suicide +television is a leading cause of the sedentary lifestyle plaguing our world today.,television +Algorithmic trading causes substantial job loss for employees in the economic sector with few benefits to the market overall.,algorithmic trading +embryonic stem cell research goes against various religious views and beliefs and should not be subsidized.,embryonic stem cell research +a zero tolerance policy keeps the classroom under control.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +entrapment can be used unethically to cause innocent people to look guilty,entrapment +Homeopathic medicine can be used alongside modern medicine to make patients feel more comfortable.,homeopathy +criminals are going to commit the crime either way. by allowing law enforcentment to use entrapment you just catch them sooner and keep that many more people safe.,entrapment +"many families need help, and have an unconventional life where the dad stays home to raise the kids. these families should be helped in any way possible.",stay-at-home dads +missionary work disrupts indiginous culture and interferes with natural progression of foreign populations.,missionary work +"elimating women from combat situations flies in the face of gender equality - it is outdated to limit the participation of somebody purely based on sex, irrespective of how dangerous it may be.",women in combat +"affirmative has outlived its usefulness, and now leads to reverse discrimination by companies and universities",affirmative action +fast food is very unhealthy and placing a burden on hospitals.,fast food +"Legalized prostitution creates access to intimacy for populations that struggle otherwise, like those who are disabled or very socially awkward.",prostitution +intelligence tests are too rigid and focus on specific capabilities while those who do not fare well are lumped into the status of not being smart.,intelligence tests +payday loans gives people the ability to continue to the ability to stay off welfare and should be legal to obtain.,payday loans +social media allows us to connect to family cheaply and more often.,social media +plastic surgery can help people feel better about themselves and raise their self esteem. it also allows for correcting severe birth deformities allowing patients to lead normal happy lives,cosmetic surgery +celibacy allows them to focus more on their job and do it better because it would be their highest priority,the vow of celibacy +Factory farming makes it possible for large amounts of food to be produced in short amounts of time.,factory farming +the olympic games leave us open to possible terrorism due to the large number of people in one place at the same time.,the olympic games +journalism is imperative to a fully functioning democracy,journalism +"by looking at test scores, it may be possible to identify areas where a person is having trouble and design helpful interventions",intelligence tests +"It is difficult to get a job without a degree these days, so students need help paying to obtain one.",student loans +the attachment that a mother has for her unborn child can cause a surrogate to change her mind and will cause years of law suits.,surrogacy +"flag burning is a right to free speech and, therefore, should be protected.",flag burning +with proper regulation and fair interest rates there is no reason why payday loans cannot be a viable option of lending and borrowing.,payday loans +autonomous cars have proven unsafe due to the number of accidents already documented besides being implemented without notice to the public.,the development of autonomous cars +children deserve a lot of chances and need to learn from their mistakes in a kind and understanding manner,zero-tolerance policy in schools +Television has led to the laziness of people mentally and physically.,television +Many payday loan companies engage in abusive collection practices including revealing personal financial information to unauthorized persons (such as friends and employers) and threatening jail for non-payment.,payday loans +"where compulsory voting exists, in countries like australia, participation rates are the highest in the world. this inevitably leads to more truly representative democracy.",compulsory voting +we should not abandon television as it is an excellent means of providing people with various information and entertainment.,television +"we should never ban any church, because it is up to every individual person whether they want to believe and accept the teachings of a church.",the church of scientology +introducing a multi-party system would be detrimental to stability and consistency of our political system,multi-party system +nuclear weapons are still the only thing that is preventing some countries from attacking another country if they know that there is a possibility of retaliation,the abolition of nuclear weapons +women's individuality and identities are diminished by polygamy.,polygamy +multiparty systems dilute the ability to accomplish important anything because everyone has a say. single party system is more efficient because because all are working towards them.,multi-party system +"zero-tolerance policies ensures pupils know exactly where they are in terms of rules and regulations leaving no room for ambiguity, thus ensuring better behaviour.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +whaling is inhumane and adversely affects the entire ecosystem,whaling +"the olympic games should be abolished because they have become a contest for professional athletes, not a competition of amateurs, which is what it originated as",the olympic games +"three -strikes laws take discretion away from judges. a person committing a minor crime could be sentenced to life if he had a criminal history from long ago. these laws backlog our courts, cram our prisons.",the three-strikes laws +Zoos play an important part in the conservation of many species and encourage children to be more interested in both animals and the ecology of the world.,zoos +Payday loans should be banned because they prey on specific racial or ethnic groups,payday loans +homeopathy helps to cure some diseases without using unnatural medications that can have serious side effects.,homeopathy +Legalizing prostitution would increase tax revenue for the government.,prostitution +economic sanctions provide security and ensure that citizens are treated fairly.,the use of economic sanctions +cannabis is no more harmful than alcohol and that is legal. people should be able to use recreational cannabis just as they do alcohol.,cannabis +Subsidizing journalism allows news organizations to avoid manipulation by companies through advertising spending.,journalism +it`s been proven that cannabis has some relief who helping people suffering from terminal illness.,cannabis +mandatory retirement makes sure that fresh ideas and fresh bodies keep flowing through business which is a good thing.,retirement +whales are already endangered and whaling would make them go extinct.,whaling +"free speech is a protected right, but it does not give people the right to cause undo harm to others in the form of hate speech. denying the holocaust is crossing that line of hate speech.",holocaust denial +people are now living longer and staying healthy. they should be able to work as long as they are able to and contribute to our society.,retirement +child acting is a form of child labor which robs them of their youth and has caused emotional trauma that has lead to alcohol and drug abuse and worse.,the use of child actors +surrogacy should be banned as women are being paid to produce a baby and it is not regulated as stringently as it needs to be.,surrogacy +children get more one-on-one attention and materials can be tailored to best suit the child's learning needs.,homeschooling +a multi party system will help us choose the best person for the job.,multi-party system +stay-at-home moms don't get paid so why should dads,stay-at-home dads +The vow of celibacy should be abandoned as it denies what is a basic human instinct and especially within religious orders has resulted in the abuse of both adults and children.,the vow of celibacy +we shouldn't ban factory farming as it contributes food for human consumption and puts money back into the industry,factory farming +people should be able to choose how they treat their ailments.,naturopathy +human cloning could lead to scientific breakthroughs that could solve many of the world's problems.,human cloning +"because it will happen legal or not, legalizing it may offer more protection to those involved",prostitution +the journalism won't be able to be trusted. it could be biased depending on who does the subsidising.,journalism +"autonomous cars reduce accidents and keep drunk, drugged and even sleepy drivers from getting behind the wheel.",the development of autonomous cars +if executive compensation is too high this makes the gap between rich and poor bigger. this can lead to greater social inequality and potentially civil unrest.,executive compensation +the cloning of humans could help us get the cures we need and the most appropriate treatments for certain ailments,human cloning +"guantanamo bay serves to keep dangerous murderers from committing any more terrorist acts, and is an invaluable intelligence gathering weapon.",guantanamo bay detention camp +"too many innocent persons have been discovered on death row, so we should just abolish capital punishment so that we do not punish an innocent person in such a way as can not be reversed.",capital punishment +such a policy should be unnecessary and we would do better by reinforcing positive behaviour rather than punishing bad behaviour.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.,cannabis +algorithmic trading is the way of the future and more accurately predicts highs and lows.,algorithmic trading +"cannabis is very dangerous, and especially so in combination with other drugs.",cannabis +social media is not well regulated and is often used for nefarious purposes,social media +"when families are only permitted to have one child, it is important for parents to be able to select the sex of that child.",sex selection +"the average person has no reason to need a firearm, and most people aren't competent enough to be trusted with something so dangerous.",the right to keep and bear arms +"we should never abolish the right to keep and bear arms since this amendment was created to protect americans from a tyrannical government. if we lose our gun rights, we have no way to defend ourselves.",the right to keep and bear arms +people are already starting to cut the cord. television is largely being replaced by other forms of entertainment and should be abandoned before it's too late.,television +capital punishment is cruel and unusual punishment.,capital punishment +private military companies do not operate under the normal rules of engagement and are sometimes linked to civilian deaths,private military companies +"individuals should be assessed based on their suitability for a position and merit alone; affirmative action is merely a form or discrimination, and perpetuated the very crimes is is seeking to redress.",affirmative action +the prohibition of school prayer does in fact amount to religious discrimination,school prayer +the olympic games are one of the few times that the international community comes together for something that shows peace and unity and it should continue,the olympic games +"autonomous cars will reduce accidents and death caused by lapses of concentration from a human, fallible driver.",the development of autonomous cars +autonomous cars could increase accidents,the development of autonomous cars +pride parades allow people to make connections and widen their social circles.,cancel pride parades +autonomous cars can make driving more dangerous since their programming can not cover every conceivable instance.,the development of autonomous cars +naturopathy can be seen as dangerous since little to no medical testing is done.,naturopathy +"we should ban targeted killings because it is in essence just murder when done outside of wartime. it is, in fact, an act of war and could create more problems.",targeted killing +"the entire chain of suppliers, including growers, distributors, and retailers will be regulated while marijuana is legalized and business is taken away from the drug cartels",cannabis +embryonic stem cell research is paving the way for a multitude of cures and should be helped along at any cost.,embryonic stem cell research +"dads can choose to be stay at home dads, but they must take the consequences of their choice without society as a whole having to pay for their decisions.",stay-at-home dads +racial profiling is a form of harassment towards certain ethnic groups. any person is capable of committing a crime not just certain groups.,racial profiling +"Three strikes laws encourage a more domineering and less empathetic approach to criminal justice, which has been shown to not be functional in decreasing crime or repeat offenders.",the three-strikes laws +"The cost of developing nuclear weapons in developing states drains cash from infrastructure, education, and welfare funds which hurts the population as a whole.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"algorithmic trading is inherently unfair, only those with the resources to use it can benefit.",algorithmic trading +we should ban fast food because it is super unhealthy,fast food +"this was a very serious mass killing based on hate, was not that long ago, and could be repeated. hate crimes should be a felony, and this is one of the biggest, if not the biggest hate crime in history.",holocaust denial +"when dna evidence is used and the individual is really guilty this would save money on years on incarceration, food, medical for an undeserving individual.",capital punishment +"racial profiling is a form of racism, and such discriminatory approaches lead to a worsening of relations between minorities and law enforcement agencies.",racial profiling +We should not ban targeted killing as drone technology ensures that only the intended and documented criminal would be the victim.,targeted killing +"it is disrespectful to people who have served to protect our country to burn the flag, it should be prohibited",flag burning +legalizing prostitution would make the industry safer for those who work in it.,prostitution +"pride prides are an expression of free speech and therefore, constitutionally protected.",cancel pride parades +cosmetic surgery makes people feel better about themselves.,cosmetic surgery +homeopathic treatments have been around for years and have helped many people in that time.,homeopathy +television is an important and loved form of entertainment and source of information that is endlessly creative and has much untapped potential for art and entertainment.,television +"The third world already suffers from an imbalanced birth rate with more men than woman born. Making it legally possible will worsen the problems we see today- difficulty to find a wife, restlessness and violence.",sex selection +We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because if this practice becomes common it will pressure more and more children into cosmetic surgery to meet unrealistic beauty norms.,cosmetic surgery for minors +we should ban the church of scientology because they have been proven to have harmful and toxic practices that break apart families and condone abuse.,the church of scientology +an austerity regime would really hurt those people who could least afford a loss of their benefits.,austerity regime +we should ban algorithmic trading because trading on such a large scale across many markets can increase the financial risk and has been blamed for market crashes.,algorithmic trading +targeted killing is often the only way to get to the enemy.,targeted killing +predatory loans with exorbitant interest rates prey on the most vulnerable people.,payday loans +"cannabis is a gateway drug that leads to use of stronger, more potent drugs, like heroin and cocaine.",cannabis +naturopathy treatments can cause conflicts and interactions with already prescribed medications.,naturopathy +whaling is wiping out a magnificent animal that should be cherished and protected,whaling +the legal buying and selling of organs is not ethical.,organ trade +It is cruel to keep animals in captivity,zoos +libertarianism only divides the people more and should be eliminated as a political party,libertarianism +payday loans are aimed at the vulnerable in society with high interest rates they can ill afford.,payday loans +intellectual property rights protect the actual innovative ideas of a person allowing for protection of theft.,intellectual property rights +pride parades are important demonstrations for equal rights,cancel pride parades +people can get all of the same information on the internet that they get on tv so there's no need for television.,television +collectivism allows people to work in the interest of the community or the greater good and works against social inequality.,collectivism +"Certain races and ethnic groups commit more crimes than others, so it makes sense to scrutinize them more closely.",racial profiling +telemarketing is a great way for companies to reach customers who they aren't able to interact with in a physical method,telemarketing +"fast food is a choice and should not be infringed upon, it also provides many healthy food options and is up to the discretion of the individual.",fast food +naturopathy is not regulated and alternative health treatments can cause more harm due to the lack of scitific research and regulations.,naturopathy +television helps to provide news and educational programming,television +"the abuses and exploitation are prolific because the service must be conducted underground, legalize it and a safer, structured and regulated market can provide protection",prostitution +they should wait until they're over 18 and legally able to consent to the procedure themselves. their parents should not be able to force unnecessary surgery on them that they may not want,cosmetic surgery for minors +a multi party system would bring many new & fresh ideas into the forefront,multi-party system +intelligence test have a very narrow idea of what is intelligent and ignore other talents a person might have.,intelligence tests +libertarianism provides the opportunity to see things from many viewpoints,libertarianism +economic sanctions are a great way to apply pressure to a country without using military force.,the use of economic sanctions +we should ban algorithmic trading because computers can fail and cause lots of money to be lost,algorithmic trading +the olympic games should be abolished because the games visit another city every four years and require that city to meet certain standards that drive the city to lose money in hosting the games.,the olympic games +we should continue to support homeschooling as it gives children another form of education when other forms do not work.,homeschooling +it only exists to torture and indefinitely detain people without trial,guantanamo bay detention camp +if we legalise the organ trade this will put pressure on the poorest in society to sell their organs. this will lead to more social inequality.,organ trade +intellectual property rights prevent the stealing of others accomplishments and ideas,intellectual property rights +we should not oppose collectivism because everyone should work together.,collectivism +if people are willing to give up an organ for financial gain they should have the right to do so if they choose. it is their body to do with as they wish.,organ trade +capital punishment is premeditated murder,capital punishment +sometimes judicial activism needs to be used when the law doesn’t protect victims.,judicial activism +We should not abolish intellectual property rights as people should be able to profit from the developments that they make.,intellectual property rights +we should legalize cannabis because it helps with medical issues some people have,cannabis +assisted suicide provides a way for people in pain to end their life and stop suffering. they should be allowed to die with dignity and choose when is right for them.,assisted suicide +people should be able to work for as long as they're healthy and able to do the job.,retirement +"School uniforms encourage students to express themselves in ways other than by the clothes they wear. They can express themselves through writing, music, drawing, dance, etc.",the use of school uniform +"economic sanctions are effective in certain situations, they do help deter future misbehavior and also help to get the country ""back in line""",the use of economic sanctions +"By making prostitution legal, sex workers will be able to unionize and protect themselves from those who would exploit them.",prostitution +"the development of autonomous cars should be stopped because of the risks of criminal hacking, computer crashes, and potential glitches.",the development of autonomous cars +"algorithmic trading has been responsible for several mini market collapses, since computer systems lack the human sensitivity to look outside the stream of meaningless numbers to a wider context.",algorithmic trading +telemarketing is a cost-effective way of helping businesses reach an audience.,telemarketing +journalism is important to ensure that the population is informed about important issues.,journalism +The Blockade of the Gaza Strip punishes more than a million citizens for the crimes of few,blockade of the gaza strip +this ensures every defendant especially the poor ones have the legal presentation he/she needs.,the use of public defenders +we should adopt gender-neutral language because it will create a society where men are not more powerful and important than women.,gender-neutral language +foster parents are in many cases taking in these children to collect on government payouts and create very toxic environments through neglect and abuse.,foster care +"libertarianism celebrates freedom of political ideas and personal liberty, and nothing in society is more vital than this cornerstone.",libertarianism +embryonic stem cell research is extremely valuable in the medical field in coming up with treatments and cures.,embryonic stem cell research +"intellectual property rights slow the advancement of human knowledge and technology considerably, big breakthroughs might not happen if people withhold important information.",intellectual property rights +polygamy should be legalized because concenting adults should be allowed to marry whomever and however many people they want to marry.,polygamy +"Under libertarianism, government interaction is voluntary. There would be no laws in society that must be upheld, and crime would be rampant.",libertarianism +having public defenders for all would be too expensive for the state.,the use of public defenders +zoos are an important tool to protect and rehabilitate animals that could otherwise not survive in the wild.,zoos +people are living far longer than they used to and are not ready to retire at the age they used to. many need the income to support their longer lives,retirement +The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because the harm it does to Gazan civilians is disproportionate to the amount it increases safety for Israeli civilians.,blockade of the gaza strip +private military companies' primary goal is profit. they are not motivated by the desire to serve their nation. they are very difficult to regulate and to hold responsible for their actions.,private military companies +School uniforms are sexist because they usually put women into more restrictive clothing and punish them for breaking the rules to be more comfortable.,the use of school uniform +the debt is way too high and out of control. so cost cutting measures through adopting austerity regime is needed.,austerity regime +"cannabis can be a gateway drug for other more harmful substances, and starts the user on a slippery, downward slope of dependence and addiction.",cannabis +"homeopathy is pseudoscience; their ""medicines"" are nothing more than water, and it can be especially harmful if it prevents people from seeking out actual doctors and science.",homeopathy +"we should not subsidize vocational education because it would cost to much and raise taxes, and it would not help society in the long term.",vocational education +we should ban naturopathy because it is not proven to work,naturopathy +if we all joined together as a collective we could solve our problems more easily,collectivism +arms in the hands of private people can lead to more violence in our society and we should ban any of them,the right to keep and bear arms +training individuals in a trade is empowering and helps the community,vocational education +we should not adopt libertarianism because it allows people to get away with way too much that infringe on other's rights.,libertarianism +missionaries are intrusive and sometimes go places where there is a real danger that they may be injured or killed.,missionary work +"reliance on homeopathy has been linked to death in some serious cases where the patient was refusing medical care, instead trusting in the homeopathic remedies",homeopathy +foster care ensures that children have a stable home which can not be given with their parents.,foster care +sex selection will leave some countries with more males than females because certain countries value males more than females,sex selection +"the war on drugs is a failure, especially when it comes to cannabis. it's a waste of money to continue to keep the fight up against cannabis.",cannabis +"since algorithmic trading is all computer based, it opens a door for hackers to infiltrate and corrupt trading platforms.",algorithmic trading +"missionary work does interfere with the cultural development of a nation, so we should avoid sending people to colonize any country.",missionary work +vocational education needs to be subsidized because trade jobs are more in demand than ever.,vocational education +legalizing prostitution would mean it could be made safer,prostitution +due to their physical makeup women do not naturally have the strength that men do and they would be at an unfair disadvantage in combat,women in combat +"about 40% of the residents in the area are living in poverty, largely due to the blockade.",blockade of the gaza strip +capital punishment can suffer from social or racial bias and in fact be used as a weapon against a certain section of society,capital punishment +zoos offer people a chance to admire the wonder of animal life/ it can help save endangered species that will die out if not protected.,zoos +people should have the right to believe in and practice whatever religion they want,the church of scientology +Legalizing polygamy will cause the rate of mental health issues to climb as people become more and more insecure about their spousal relationships.,polygamy +"while the events of the holocaust are awful, questioning whether or not it actually happened shouldn't be punishable by prison time.",holocaust denial +collectivism promotes a greater sense of community where people care about each other's welfare.,collectivism +missionary work is another example of trying to force your religion on other people.,missionary work +factory farming is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the animals being farmed in this way which goes on to limit the nutrition obtained from eating them.,factory farming +television is a good source of entertainment for people that are sick or elderly and unable to get out and therefore shouldn’t be abandoned.,television +we should ban cosmetic surgery because all surgery carries risk and in the case of cosmetic surgery these risks outweigh the small potental gains,cosmetic surgery +"instead of paying someone to birth another child into this world, it would be better to adopt one of many children in need of a good family and home.",surrogacy +banning cosmetic surgery for minors protects them from potential risks of unnecessary surgery.,cosmetic surgery for minors +polygamy could be confusing for the children growing up in such relationships as they do not have one clear mother and father as their friends do.,polygamy +economic sanctions can prove to be an effective deterrent to aggressive nations.,the use of economic sanctions +"it doesn't deter crime and it's simply about revenge. the innocence project has exonerated twenty people on death row, and with their limited resources i have no doubt the number is higher.",capital punishment +a ban would only increase the already concerning trend to go to dangerous surgeons abroad,cosmetic surgery +people should be allowed to get organs from other countries by buying them if the wait list for their transplant is too long and they are at risk of dying.,organ trade +banning whaling is the most humane thing we can do to help.,whaling +"social media leads to isolation and depression, due to constant comparisons and no real life social interaction.",social media +School uniforms are uncomfortable for those who prefer a much different style of clothing.,the use of school uniform +autonomous cars can help those without the capability of driving be able to have consistent transportation when they don't otherwise.,the development of autonomous cars +zoos allow for continued protections of many species as well as providing the means for births of animals that would not have occurred in the wild due to loss of habitation and poachers.,zoos +the number of people participating in voting across all elections has been steadily declining year on year so we need compulsory voting to ensure representative elections,compulsory voting +"the olympic games bring vast economic benefit to local communities, both through regeneration projects and the influx of vistors spending their cash.",the olympic games +the organ trade can provide a greater supply of organs which could save many lives.,organ trade +homeschooling doesn't allow the child to have the same social aspect that they would attain at a regular school.,homeschooling +"legalizing prostitution allows better regulation, to protect the women from violence and disease",prostitution +naturopathy can be alternative way of medicine when prescription medicine isn't an option,naturopathy +legalizing prostitution would prevent exploitation and trafficking of sex workers,prostitution +an austerity regime can help restructure a country's debt without increasing the deficit,austerity regime +"The heat and radiation released by nuclear detonations against all targets in a massive area make these bombs inherently horrific, violent, and cruel.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +multi-party systems allow several viewpoints to be expressed and represents more people.,multi-party system +Polygamy prevents adultery and promotes trusting and healthy relationships by preventing jealousy and creating space for growth and freedom.,polygamy +naturopathy can cause enormous damage if people use it instead of using mainstream medicine.,naturopathy +autonomous cars are likely to be safer than human controlled cars because they remove the factor of human driver error.,the development of autonomous cars +"spiralling national debt is unsustainable in the longer term, and the only way to begin reversing this for future generations is to adobt an approach of austerity, no matter how painful.",austerity regime +young people with facial disfigurements or those who have been involved in accidents could greatly benefit from cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence and restore their appearance,cosmetic surgery for minors +autonomous cars can be easily hacked to cause widespread accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +in some cases where all attempts to capture someone has gone wrong the only option left is to kill them before they can hurt more people and in these cases it shouldn’t be banned.,targeted killing +public defenders allow all to be supported by someone for free in an attempt to defend themselves legally. eliminating high priced lawyers who provide the same service would level the playing field for all.,the use of public defenders +we should abandon the use of school uniform because some schools are too strict on their policies and may feel the students will respond with breaking boundaries which lead to exclusion,the use of school uniform +"Wikipedia has millions of visitors every day. If these individuals were charged a minimal fee, Wikipedia would never need government subsidization.",wikipedia +people have the right to alter their looks as they see fit if it improves their self image and mental well-being.,cosmetic surgery +autonomous cars eliminate the dangers of distracted drivers.,the development of autonomous cars +Intellectual property rights are important to protect the assets of those who have invested time and money into a particular idea.,intellectual property rights +"Capital punishment is inhumane, as we value the right to life in all societies, yet this action of state violence violates that most fundamental right.",capital punishment +too often people only do foster care to bring in more money and the children receive little or no attention.,foster care +"racial profiling is discriminatory and should not be used as it proliferates the concept that certain ethnic groups, ages or sexes are participating in criminal behavior.",racial profiling +prisoners are tortured beyond reasons there and it's a human right's violation,guantanamo bay detention camp +"nobody can own a lyric or a written word, the whole idea of intellectual property rights is outdated.",intellectual property rights +the vow of celibacy prevents people from performing sinful acts.,the vow of celibacy +"abandoning television would encourage people to do other more beneficial activies such as reading, socialising, being outdoors and otherwise healthier pursuits.",television +"prostitution is catering for an age-old need, and legalising the profession will improve the safety and health of the sex workers.",prostitution +cosmetic surgery decisions require the consent of an adult and should not be inflicted on minors prior to their age of consent.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"affirmative action is incredibly important to ensure visibility and equality are strived for, in a society where systemic racism, sexism and homophobia are ingrained in a systems of commerce.",affirmative action +forcing a person to vote when they know nothing of current issues could lead to them voting for someone that will cause more harm than good.,compulsory voting +urbanization is destroying our natural habitat by over-expanding humans reach. we need to scale back rather than continuing to destroy our environment.,fight urbanization +legalizing organ trade would make it easier for people to get the organs they need in order to survive in case of organ failure,organ trade +we should ban fast food because it is making people become obese,fast food +"if journalism can't survive without a subsidy, it doesn't deserve to be in the market",journalism +we should legalise cannabis because scientific studies have proven that it helps people with diseases such as parkinson's and will be much cheaper than the current medicines.,cannabis +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research since it could help people in the future suffering from incurable diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +abandoning marriage allows for people to grow as themselves without the weight of a relationship,marriage +we should subsidize space exploration as it is important to learn more about the universe and investigate the possibility of other life forms.,space exploration +human cloning is a minefield for ethics and will result in a sort of eugenics program with 'designer babies',human cloning +sex selection could help with overpopulation as parents wouldn't have to keep having kids until they get the gender they wanted,sex selection +affirmative action is needed to correct the imbalance that was created by years of oppression against non white males. this dominance remains prevalent today and affirmative action helps restore a balance.,affirmative action +"mandatory retirement is harsh. it pushes workers who might still be viable out of the workforce for no other reason than their age, often leaving them to struggle.",retirement +it is a manner of free speech currently protected under the first amendment. banning it would be unconstitutional.,flag burning +Algorithmic trading will put many stock brokers and analysts out of business.,algorithmic trading +"legalizing sex selection is a slippery slope that could lead to other selections, like hair color, height, or something more drastic.",sex selection +stay-at-home dads are an integral part of the economy. they usually allow their wives to work unhampered. thus we should subsidize the stay-at home dads.,stay-at-home dads +"Affirmative action doesn't really changes anything, quite the opposite, it perpetuates the inequality in society.",affirmative action +foster care can help a child find a family that truly loves them and gives them everything they need,foster care +we should abandon marriage since now it doesn't seem as important as it used to be. it's easy to get divorced and now it's acceptable to have children out of wedlock or multiple partners.,marriage +surrogacy shouldnt be banned it provides childless people the chance for a baby who are unable to carry their own,surrogacy +Autonomous cars have caused deadly accidents and they will never be safe enough for widespread public use.,the development of autonomous cars +some tribes depend on whaling resources to survive.,whaling +factory farming leads to sick and diseased animals and poor living conditions for the live stock,factory farming +naturopathy is a dangerous thing that allows people to put faith in healing themselves in an unconditional and unproven manner instead of working with proven methods.,naturopathy +vocational education provides training for jobs for people who are unable to afford to pay for it,vocational education +"Children can languish for years in foster care, experiencing multiple placement changes. The disrupted relationships caused by such changes harms their well-being.",foster care +wikipedia is a valuable collection of knowledge that should be preserved,wikipedia +many animals would become extinct if we did not have zoos.,zoos +zoos show animals in an unnatural environment and despite enrichment in enclosures cannot provide natural surroundings which is detrimental to the well being of the animals.,zoos +prostitution is not good for physical and mental health and should not be made legal.,prostitution +foster care is disruptive to children because they are placed in an artificial family like setting only to be removed again. it does not allow children the time to learn to trust and love parental figures.,foster care +"voting is a right, a privilege but a person should not be forced to vote, especially if there is not a candidate that a person agrees with in regards to their views.",compulsory voting +everyone's definition of intelligence differs so the tests are a waste of time,intelligence tests +"Vocational schools teach students - in a relatively short amount of time - professions that have high earning potential. In two years or less, graduates can already be working and making money.",vocational education +cosmetic surgery is vital for people like burn victims to heal and feel more normal.,cosmetic surgery +"flag burning qualifies as the right to protest, which is a right upheld by the constitution.",flag burning +surrogacy should be banned because it is just another word for the buying and selling of a human being.,surrogacy +the intelligence tests allow knowing the abilities of the people that help them to take an education according to their possibilities,intelligence tests +Israel blockade causes economic and humanitarian suffering in Gaza,blockade of the gaza strip +organs should never be allowed to be sold as it would create a market where people could be murdered for their organs to help a wealthy person. organ sale would prey on the poor for the benefit of the wealthy.,organ trade +Capital punishment is more humane than a captive life in prison.,capital punishment +"fast food is heavily marketed towards children, setting them up for a lifetime of unhealthy habits.",fast food +homeschooling helps children by providing one on one attention when they need extra help.,homeschooling +child actors are role models for children and can have a greater effect on their good choices than just movies with adults in them.,the use of child actors +zoos do not provide enough space for animals too explore the environment and so the animals cannot lead a natural life.,zoos +the vow of celibacy is a centuries old tenet that is no longer viable and should be abandoned,the vow of celibacy +Without capital punishment the power of deterrence will decrease drastically.,capital punishment +cannabis should be legalized since it helps people treat critical medical conditions.,cannabis +"we should not ban naturopathy because some people, who are no longer good candidates for traditional treatment, might receive some benefit for a natural treatment at the end of their lives.",naturopathy +"Accidents due to causes like driver error, distracted driving, and intoxication, for example, would be eliminated if everyone had an autonomous car,",the development of autonomous cars +urbanization can provide employment opportunities,fight urbanization +this research is very innovative and has already been very succesful,embryonic stem cell research +school uniforms are essential in ensuring that discipline is maintained in schools,the use of school uniform +The right to keep and bear arms should be abolished because when writing the Second Amendment the founding fathers couldn't have forseen the development of such destructive modern day weaponry.,the right to keep and bear arms +not every type of intelligence can be measured by a standardized test & many brilliant people may feel stupid because their talents are not recognized by these tests,intelligence tests +stay-at-home dads should be subsidized because bringing up a child is an expensive business and people need all the help they can get,stay-at-home dads +we shouldn't ban human cloning as it could help aid genetic medical problems,human cloning +a person should have the dignity to choose how they die,assisted suicide +freedom of speech should include flag burning in order to send a strong message on the direction the country is going.,flag burning +capital punishment is a hateful practice that should not exist anymore in the 21st century.,capital punishment +"The telemarketing industry is huge, and any attempt to shut it down will cause a rise is unemployment and will damage the economy.",telemarketing +organ trade could help alleviate long waiting lists,organ trade +"safe spaces are an enormous waste of time and money, especially when things like churches, medical offices, etc., exist.",safe spaces +"we should explore human cloning as an advancement of science, the medical potential is immense",human cloning +subsidized student loans provide a lower interest rate and result in less debt for college graduates,student loans +women can be trained to be as strong as men and bring a different way of thinking that could help operations.,women in combat +factory farming should be banned as the animals in these farms are held in bad conditions.,factory farming +School uniforms have no positive effect on academic achievement.,the use of school uniform +homeopathy is not regulated or screened.,homeopathy +subsidies for vocational education would help solve the problem of skills shortages in many trades,vocational education +we should legalize polygamy as people should have the right to have as many wives as they wish as long as everyone agrees to the arrangement.,polygamy +autonomous cars should stop being developed because they have mostly proven to be unsafe in navigating roads and traffic situations.,the development of autonomous cars +"school uniform enables all children to look the same, thus reducing the likelihood of bullying.",the use of school uniform +"economic sanctions cause death and suffering for civilain populations, and are wildly unfocused as a tool of diplomacy.",the use of economic sanctions +"Children should be free to pray to the God or Gods they believe in, as long as there is no particular favoritism demonstrated by the school.",school prayer +the government should not spend its limited funds on a private enterprise.,wikipedia +"homeopathic remedies are a waste of money, they are diluted and do not work.",homeopathy +naturopathy is based on very little scientific evidence and could delay much needed treatment for serious conditions.,naturopathy +capital punishment should be removed from society as it is a backwards and medieval solution to crime that has no place in a modern society.,capital punishment +we shouldn't limit judicial activism because this is an opportunity for democracy to work. many of the laws treat people unfairly and this type of activism can change politics positively.,judicial activism +"enforcing mandatory retirement removes people from the job market against their will, possibly causing emotional or financial hardship.",retirement +compulsory voting improves voting turnaround.,compulsory voting +we accept collectivism because it leads to less conflict due to people thinking as a team instead of one person thinking about themselves and causing trouble,collectivism +homeschooling allows for targeted education in a safe environment.,homeschooling +"student loans should be subsidized so that more kids can go to school, get a better education and contribute to the advancement of society.",student loans +the fundamental rights of individuals to the freedom of thought and expression of that thought as speech is vitally important to the stability and liberty of the populations of democracies.,holocaust denial +"Racial profiling harms basic human rights of movement and privacy, usually with no clear justification, and we cannot allow that.",racial profiling +a multi-party system could cause too much in fighting between groups that should be cooperating.,multi-party system +we should ban fast food to make the world a healthier place. there are far too many obese and overweight people walking around.,fast food +factory farming is the solution for cheaper food,factory farming +homeschooling should be banned because the children do not get the societal interaction they need to succeed outside the home,homeschooling +scientology is not a religion it is a cult. it does not allow for individuals freedoms but restricts and banishes those that try to leave the group.,the church of scientology +foster care can be dangerous. foster families are often not properly checked out to see what type of people they are and are often in it just for the pay and don't want to help the kids.,foster care +space exploration is an important part of our great nation and we should encourage and develop it,space exploration +economic sanctions usually do not prove to be effective and tend to cause hard feelings between the countries involved.,the use of economic sanctions +the olympic games are an important celebration of athleticism that the whole world can participate in.,the olympic games +human cloning should be banned as the long term effects on the cloned is still uncertain and could lead to long term health complications,human cloning +economic sanctions always punish the innocent people of the country not the oppressive regimes.,the use of economic sanctions +telemarketing provides a way for people to earn a paycheck,telemarketing +the blockade of gaza must end because it has resulted in a humanitarian crisis because the country can not develop freely,blockade of the gaza strip +it has many helpful medicinal qualities such as helping cancer patients keep food down when going through chemotherapy,cannabis +whaling provides jobs and income for many people,whaling +cannabis use leads to the use of other drugs.,cannabis +just having the ability to use a nuclear weapon often can be a deterrent.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +intelligence tests don't measure real world skills and capabilities,intelligence tests +"a multi-party system is the fairest representation of all political viewpoints, and would increase the electorate's engagement with politics in general.",multi-party system +the olympics is a great opportunity for all the countries in the world to come together and compete in a friendly way. this can help with political tensions.,the olympic games +libertarianism runs roughshod over every collective and communal human right and entitlement. privileged individuals prosper whilst the rest of society suffers. it should most definitely not be adopted,libertarianism +economic sanctions are an effective alternative to military action,the use of economic sanctions +Sex selection strengthens sexist stereotypes and gender biases.,sex selection +"surrogacy enables couples that are unable to conceive to be able to have a child of their own. if not for surrogacy, these people would not be able to have loving families.",surrogacy +students are made to feel important and are a part of a team by wearing a uniform,the use of school uniform +"missionary work provides valuable assistance in countries that need help and many missionaries provide education and medical care and help build villages, medical clinics and schools.",missionary work +"executive compensation has hit astronomical levels, widening the pay gap between worker and executive, this has the potential to lead to disharmony and possible conflict.",executive compensation +it will create dangerous conditions for human drivers who will either be fearful of this new technology or distracted by their curiosity and create a situation leading to more accidents,the development of autonomous cars +"homeopathic treatments may take a long time to actually work on an illness, which could cause some sicknesses to get worse since they weren't treated quickly enough.",homeopathy +"if nuclear weapons are deployed, humanity as we know it will be destroyed. it will be better to not have this option at all.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +people using homeopathic remedies instead of conventional medicine are more likely to die from a serious illness.,homeopathy +zoos are an educational and entertaining tool and the animals are well fed and cared for.,zoos +there is a need to protect inventors and artists who may have invested huge sums of money in developing their intellectual property,intellectual property rights +factory farming allows for greater food production to feed a growing population.,factory farming +racial profiling is discriminatory and humiliating and against one's constitutional rights.,racial profiling +"embryonic stem cell research makes possible vital breakthroughs in medical science, helping to end suffering.",embryonic stem cell research +child actors are vulnerable to many predators both public as well as in the acting industry and their participation should be banned.,the use of child actors +"without knowing the long term effects of cloning, it shouldn’t be attempted on humans because it could be medically problematic.",human cloning +factory farming often involves the use of unnecessary pesticides,factory farming +we should not ban human cloning because it helps with medical research,human cloning +"we are propagating unnatural and unattainable beauty norms by fueling an industry that operates on those that can afford it, to look as close to perfect as possible",cosmetic surgery +executive compensation should be limited as it allows for poor performing executives to be unjustly rewarded and disincentivises them.,executive compensation +A government-funded Wikipedia would become a government-controlled Wikipedia.,wikipedia +"payday loans have exorbitant interests rates and prey on the weak and vulnerable in society, they should be outlawed.",payday loans +homeschooling isolates the children and prevents them from developing proper social relations.,homeschooling +"compulsory voting should be adopted because it engages everyone in the voting process and allows all the voices to be heard. we have such low voter turnouts, we don't get accurate results.",compulsory voting +payday loans take advantage of poor people by charging very high interest charges.,payday loans +fast food has been proven to be bad for our health and we should ban it.,fast food +whaling should be banned because there are no longer any valid commercial reasons to do it anymore,whaling +executive compensation is too high. this absurd amount of money they earn should be spread out to the people in the company who do most of the actual work.,executive compensation +surrogacy can allow a women the opportunity to be a mother when there may have been no other hope.,surrogacy +"it can help with educational placement, so students are challenged but not forced into something that is above their limit.",intelligence tests +zoos are an outdated and cruel form of entertainment that enslaves captured animals and leaves them in climates they are often not suited to.,zoos +"by accepting an austerity regime, we can finally balance the country's budget.",austerity regime +homeschooling allows the child to get more direct instruction and can be completed at their speed and not someone else's.,homeschooling +everyone has the right to abstain based on how they feel they are able to vote on a topic,compulsory voting +Targeting potential criminals based on race is a violation of the principle of equal protection under the law.,racial profiling +after serious accidents cosmetic surgery can be necessary for quality of life and therefore shouldn’t be banned.,cosmetic surgery +"the idea behind every loan, including payday loans, is to help people financially in their times of need and that is exactly what payday loan does.",payday loans +guantanamo bay has been useful in extracting information from enemy combatants and should not be closed.,guantanamo bay detention camp +homeopathy is an affordable way to treat yourself.,homeopathy +"cannabis has been known to lead to further drugs being used such as heroin, opiates and other substances and is unregulated in many regions and should not be legalized.",cannabis +social media is known for damaging the self esteem of adolescents and young adults due to how easy it is to compare yourself and your life to your friends or acquaintances.,social media +the lack of stability and continuity that comes with transferring a child from one foster home to another undermines proper social development.,foster care +we should not not subsidize space exploration since all that money could be used to improve earth.,space exploration +surrogacy should be banned because it is an unnecessary way of bringing children in to the world when the world is already overpopulated as it is,surrogacy +"placing children in a warm loving foster home literally saves lives, these children have been placed there as a last resort, in a foster home they can be loved and nurtured and grown into happy healthy adults",foster care +the right to keep and bear arms is an american constitutional right to protect one's self and family and this right should not be violated.,the right to keep and bear arms +"for some people, a payday loan is all that keeps them from losing it all. we cannot remove this vital lifeline.",payday loans +whaling is part of the heritage of some countries and that heritage should not be dismissed for cultural identity purposes,whaling +"fast food contributes to obesity, heart problems, diabetes as well as other issues and should be banned.",fast food +subsidizing wikipedia would allow it to increase its relialibilty as a source of information because it could afford to pay editors,wikipedia +we should ban targeted killing because innocent people can get aught in the crossfire.,targeted killing +people should be free to do as they chose without the government dictating everything they can and can't do and putting guidelines on our lives.,libertarianism +we have the right to freedom of religion and we should be able to practice that religion at any time and place we choose.,school prayer +"the right to keep and bear arms has been abused and led to thousands of shooting deaths and as such, should be abolished",the right to keep and bear arms +"social media can help people fighting loneliness and even help some to find a job, therefore they are very useful.",social media +Telemarketing is no longer needed when people use the internet for online shopping.,telemarketing +algorithmic trading is unfair the normal people who do not have access to the technology,algorithmic trading +guns are a constitutional right and should not be taken away,the right to keep and bear arms +space exploration is important for the development and growth of human society and knowledge and should be invested in by the government.,space exploration +Child acting is causing a lot of children to be exposed to grown up situations resulting in earlier sexual activity and drug use. They don't do things a normal child does and it usually causes depression.,the use of child actors +"people that have been discriminated against should be helped to escape from those situations and affirmative action helps them to do that, so it should continue.",affirmative action +"Affirmative action diminishes the credit that women and minorities receive for their accomplishments, as people will claim their success is due to systems of affirmative action rather than their own hard work.",affirmative action +"subsidizing student loans would allow those who previously could not afford to go to university, the opportunity to better themselves with good qualifications.",student loans +by ending mandatory retirement we can drastically reduce the state burden on welfare for retirees,retirement +we need to ban whaling to protect whales from going extinct,whaling +people should be allowed to make any decision they want to with their own bodies,surrogacy +parents should have the right to choose how to educate their children,homeschooling +"it’s expensive to keep prisoners in jail for an unspecified time if they’re sentenced for life, so executing them would save the government a lot of money.",capital punishment +space exploration needs our support to help us understand the universe and our place in it.,space exploration +zoos bring animal education to the common people who would never see them anywhere else.,zoos +legalization would allow for regulations that can help protect the safety of the workers as well as allowing for financial recognition and regulation.,prostitution +private companies are able to be better funded than government militaries and therefore are better equiped for dangerous situations,private military companies +Naturopaths are fake doctors and are a threat to public health.,naturopathy +social media provides support for emotional issues.,social media +"urbanization leads to the creation of urban centers, and with that, an increase in the use of mass transit, which helps with traffic and the reduction of pollution.",fight urbanization +"intelligence test measure someone's ability to memorize, retain and recite lessons learned without being able to measure how capable someone's ability to perform tasks related to job performance.",intelligence tests +Student loans should be the responsibility of the person who makes the loan since they're the ones that benefit from the education,student loans +subsidized student loans allow students to obtain an education that they might otherwise not have been able to,student loans +"cosmetic surgeons promote hedonism, hyper sexuality and give an erroneous message to young girls",cosmetic surgery +Some people can be effective self-advocates and should not be forced to use a public defender.,the use of public defenders +affirmative action should continue because people are still discriminated against today and this needs to stop.,affirmative action +"the foster care system is underfunded and cannot provide the individual care that each child needs, and in many cases children would be better off staying with their families",foster care +intelligence tests help teachers to learn how best to teach certain students and are essential in this environment.,intelligence tests +"urbanization destroys the enviroment, and mankind should be finding ways of utilising the space already occupied more efficiently instead.",fight urbanization +surrogacy is the only way some couples can have a child of their own.,surrogacy +some religions are against modern medicine and homeopathy is their only option for healing.,homeopathy +home-schooled children aren't socialized properly and may have difficulty adapting to the general populace,homeschooling +we should not subsidize journalism because it acts to protect poorly run and inefficent media companies from normal market forces,journalism +"no matter how good the technology gets, one minor bug could cause a lot of accidents",the development of autonomous cars +"gender-neutral language is taking 'equality' to a ridiculous extreme - it is not necessary to dismantle language in order to advance a cause, and actually trivialises important society issues.",gender-neutral language +urbanization causes crowding and overuse of services.,fight urbanization +we should adopt gender-neutral language because it will make communication easier between genders,gender-neutral language +"if a child has no one, having a foster family opens the door for a possibly life-changing benefit to them. if someone has enough love to take them in, they should be applauded.",foster care +marriage is an important bond between people that offers financial and social benefits for those who choose to participate.,marriage +"human cloning can be used to clone organs that could potentially save their lives, as well as others.",human cloning +some crimes are so heinous that the only just punishment is the death penalty.,capital punishment +subsiding student loans not only helps students but helps the future of our country,student loans +people using homeopathy are denying themselves access to scientifically proven effective treatments.,homeopathy +space exploration should be subsidized as it will benefit us in the future with technology advancements.,space exploration +"there is too much controversy surrouding the olympics such as doping, causing conflict among countries and thus, should be banned",the olympic games +exploiting child actors is no different than exploiting child labor in other fields. kids should be attending schools.,the use of child actors +pride parades are a good source of civic pride and further proof that a city is inclusive of all types of people.,cancel pride parades +scientology is an exploitative practice and we must protect vulnerable people from being taken advantage of.,the church of scientology +human cloning should not be banned as it the next step in medicine and will allow for transplantation to be simpler and easier to perform,human cloning +"israel is threatened by terrorists operating in the gaza strip, the blockade is necessary to starve these forces of funds.",blockade of the gaza strip +we should not adopt gender-neutral language because they way we speak has been around for hundred of years it shouldn't be changed,gender-neutral language +the people are already over taxed and programs are struggling to meet goals under current budget restrictions,austerity regime +the olympic games are a huge financial drain on the host cities. the buildings built for it then go into disrepair afterwards and serve no purpose. therefore the games should be abolished.,the olympic games +homeschooling is a great way for parents to take control of their child's education and allow each child to progress at their own speed.,homeschooling +the three strikes law unfairly punishes petty criminals with no violent behavior,the three-strikes laws +mandatory retirement is an archaic practice based from when a persons life span was tens of years less than today. people are vibrant and can be contributing members of society well into their senior years.,retirement +"vows of celibacy are an archaic remnant of an older way of thinking and for the sake of bringing religious leaders closer to understanding the lives of normal people, should be left behind",the vow of celibacy +cannabis use is dangerous and is often the gateway to harder drugs. being legal makes it available to people who would not have used if it were illegal,cannabis +telemarketing is not an effective marketing tool as all it accomplishes is annoying the potential customer.,telemarketing +we should ban private military companies as any thing that requires the support of the military should be organized and aligned together for success.,private military companies +although elderly people may want to continue working to make more money it could be dangerous for their bodies to continue at a fast paced work environment. we have to look out for their safety.,retirement +"Intelligence tests bring more harm than good because they are culturally biased, so that minority groups and foreigners score lower than they should, which makes them seem inferior.",intelligence tests +allowing nations to have nuclear weapons contributes to peace as nobody wants to start a war that will result in mutual destruction.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +it often leads to the exploitation of women,surrogacy +television has become a cesspool for trash reality shows and fake news - it is time to let it phase out since it is not doing us much good as a culture.,television +Libertarianism would lead to economic fluctuations because there would be no monetary or fiscal policy to regulate the market.,libertarianism +telemarketing is annoying and ineffective,telemarketing +flag burning is just another form of first ammendment speech and should be protected.,flag burning +subsidizing vocational education would help many low income people learn new trade and better themselves which would eventually help the economy.,vocational education +the ban only increases cruelty due to the unregulated black market that has replaced the controlled hunting of whales,whaling +women should be prohibited from combat roles because they lack the physical size and strength to perform many of the tasks required of them,women in combat +Polygamy is a part of certain religions and should be respected under the first amendment.,polygamy +bearing and keeping arms is a constitutional right that should not be taken away. every person should have the ability to defend themselves and their property and arms are a useful tool in that quest.,the right to keep and bear arms +there is little evidence or research to say that naturotherapy is effective,naturopathy +compulsory voting will force citizens to vote even if they do not understand the system and therefore give a false election result.,compulsory voting +gender-neutral language makes everyone feel included and safe so it's a good idea to adopt this.,gender-neutral language +television provides millions of jobs and is an effective medium for advertising products and driving the economy.,television +"social media definitely brings more harm than good. it can lead to cyberbullying, lowered self esteem, an increase in suicides, and less physical interaction which reduces a person's communication skills.",social media +economic sanctions punish innocent civilians who have no control over the actions of their government so should be abolished.,the use of economic sanctions +with modern equipment there is no difference between the abilities of males and females in combat roles therefore we should allow women in combat,women in combat +"autonomous cars are potentially far safer than cars driven by humans. humans can be distracted, for example looking out the window, in a way a machine never would be.",the development of autonomous cars +subsidising would ensure faster results in research bringing about much needed cures for diseases that are difficult to treat.,embryonic stem cell research +assisted suicide can sometimes be the only way to end the unbearable suffering of some people with incurable debilitating illnesses such as motor neurone disease,assisted suicide +"mandatory retirement results in the loss of institutional knowledge, which can have devastating consequences.",retirement +"fast food should be banned because it is nutritionally lacking in many essential nutrients, plus it provides substances that are totally unhealthy to the human diet, such as excess fat and sugar.",fast food +we should not be sending our people into other cultures and trying to convert them.,missionary work +prayer has no place in public school because not everyone practices the same religion,school prayer +none of the products have been tested and some actually have very harmful effects.,homeopathy +social media allows people to stay connected to each other despite physical distance,social media +"telemarketing is an invasion on peoples' privacy, and such unsolicited calls cause distress to the elderly and vulnerable in society.",telemarketing +"journalism acts as a check on public institutions and should be subsidized, as private funds are no longer enough to sustain their mission.",journalism +human cloning could lead to a lot of advancements in the medical field,human cloning +"pride parading is the peaceful place for lgbtq people to express themselves freely, demonstrate and require more acceptance from other people",cancel pride parades +embryonic stem cell research helps find cures for diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +organ trade would help save thousands of lives every year.,organ trade +naturopathy often involves the use of unhealthy life endangering practices which sometimes lead to more complications or death,naturopathy +"nuclear weapon proliferation could lead to the next world war, and perhaps the destruction of our planet as we know it.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +fast food is unhealthy and contributes to childhood obesity.,fast food +homeschooling should not be banned as not all children all able to learn in a classroom environment.,homeschooling +compulsory voting should be introduced because it actually increases voter turnout.,compulsory voting +prayer should not be allowed in school because it is an expression of religion that is very personal and should be performed outside of a public institution.,school prayer +"autonomous cars enable people that normally could not drive, such as people with severe handicaps, to be able to move about the town independently.",the development of autonomous cars +"the vow of celibacy tries to repress an important part of human nature, which manifests in other negative ways.",the vow of celibacy +"Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence so that it is possible for liberal democratic societies to crack down on fascism early, rather than let it grow like a weed.",holocaust denial +payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly.,payday loans +Fast food is leading to a major increase in obesity and other health issues in the U.S.,fast food +marriage is the bedrock of stable family life in almost every community in the world and must not be banned.,marriage +"missionary work can be a tool to help those in poverty by giving them food, clothing and a better quality of life.",missionary work +"a modern society espousing gender equality has a duty to subsidize stay-at-home dads, just as it would support mothers - this both improves womens' career prospects, and fathers' emotional bonding.",stay-at-home dads +entrapment violates fundamental human rights and leads to false prosecutions of otherwise innocent people and should be banned.,entrapment +no one owns space and it's bigger than imaginable. there's no reason to race to and dump money into space exploration right now. more important causes like our starving or impoverished citizens come first.,space exploration +"libertarianism promotes political freedom of choice as its core value, and is the ultimate expression of democracy.",libertarianism +we should adopt libertarianism as the core idea is that each person has the right to make his own choices and you should be free to do what you want with your own life and property,libertarianism +surrogacy enables infertile couples to raise their own children.,surrogacy +If anything the current blockade should be tighter since Hamas still manages a steady trickle of terror out of Gaza,blockade of the gaza strip +"nuclear weapons provide a genuine threat to life on earth, and such a tool has no place in a society where the will of a single, deranged individual could spell the end of everything.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +Young people need clear boundaries and rules so that every pupil can be educated in a calm and orderly school.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +people could take advantage and start making a profit by taking organs out of unwilling participants.,organ trade +the three strikes laws should be abolished because it can lead to life imprisonment for someone who has committed a minor offence,the three-strikes laws +fast food is one of the leading causes of obesity.,fast food +television is a waste of time and most of the shows on it are repeated anyway so it should be abandoned.,television +The government has an obligation to protect children from themselves and their parents until they are old enough to be capable of making their own decisions.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"we cannot ban any church, people must be free to believe in whatever religion they choose. this is a fundamental right.",the church of scientology +Surrogacy is a legitimate legal agreement between two knowledgeable parties,surrogacy +multi party systems represent all the interests of all people and is therefore the most diverse system,multi-party system +"foster homes provide a safer, more familial, environment than institutional orphanages.",foster care +"Mandatory retirement discriminates people based on their age, as it doesn't take into account the capacity of the individual to perform their job at a high level.",retirement +we should ban the use of child actors because it takes away their childhood and innocence and forces them to grow up too fast.,the use of child actors +entrapment can be a useful tool in proving that someone is guilty of a crime when traditional methods have failed.,entrapment +surrogacy provides valuable income for the surrogate mother and a child for otherwise infertile couples. it is a win win situation which should be supported not banned.,surrogacy +we should ban telemarketing because it is a nuisance and some people actually believe telemarketers. telemarketers have caused some people grief and loss of money.,telemarketing +foster kids frequently suffer from depression and turn to drugs later on in life,foster care +"autonomous cars can't make decisions the way that humans can, leading to dangerous situations on roadways",the development of autonomous cars +private military companies perform valuable support roles in conflict zones around the world,private military companies +payday loans only serve to get people into more money troubles.,payday loans +human cloning can further medical science; cloning organs will relieve our overburdened need for donors.,human cloning +we should adopt a multi-party system because this way everyone will have more interest in politics and voter turnout will be very high. more parties equals more ideas being exchanged,multi-party system +autonomous cars have no safety record and may contribute to road accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +Entrapment should not be legalized as it is an unfair way of dealing with people and puts them into false situations.,entrapment +having nuclear weapons actually stops nations from going to war because of the fear of how it might escalate,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"free speech is the right of any person who lives in a democracy, to dictate what one can believe or deny such as the holocaust is an infringement of civil liberties.",holocaust denial +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned. it's dangerous for their developing body which could not sustain all the chemicals involved in the surgery,cosmetic surgery for minors +School prayer goes against the separation of the church and government. Prayers in schools only take us back to that time where we were subjugated by religious leaders.,school prayer +"Women want true equality, so they should have true equality in every respect including in combat where they've already been proving themselves worthy.",women in combat +payday loans provide cash when necessary and if repaid quickly the fees are not substantial,payday loans +The right to keep and bear arms is a constitutional right and should never be abolished as it allows personal protection,the right to keep and bear arms +compulsory voting could improve the election process by ensuring the candidate or party with the broadest cross-generational support wins.,compulsory voting +vocation educational works to reduce unemployment among less-educated youths.subsidizing it will get more youths to get jobs and develop the economy,vocational education +the olympics is a great opportunity for countries of the world to compete on the world stage on and equal and fair footing and encourages peace and respect of all people,the olympic games +child actors should be banned because the children are often exploited for their roles and because they end up with more money than they know what to do with and often squander it on drugs and other vices.,the use of child actors +"there are bad apples in social media as there are in most things, however the good out weight the bad when it comes to bringing people together in various ways.",social media +we should introduce compulsory voting as all citizens need to have their voices heard to make the outcomes of elections more credible and truly representative of the whole population.,compulsory voting +individuals have the right to make themselves more beautiful or correct defects.,cosmetic surgery +we should not adopt an austerity regime because the burden falls most on those least able to cope who are dependent on services provided by the state,austerity regime +judicial activism is just a way to abuse the rule of law and undermine the constitution by allowing judges to make decisions based on their own thoughts instead of the actual law.,judicial activism +they should be compensated for the household work and child raising tasks that they preform.,stay-at-home dads +we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature,human cloning +assisted suicide is a compassionate way to help people choosing to end their life in a nonviolent way.,assisted suicide +fifty percent of marriages end in divorce which is letting us know that the idea of marriage as lifelong is no longer realistic,marriage +"humans are naturally social, we need each other to survive and collectivism achieves this goal.",collectivism +minors don't have the forethought and capacity to make decisions about permanent procedures. they cant fully think through the consequences of plastic surgery. many may end up regretting it.,cosmetic surgery for minors +homeopathy can help people feel more in control of their health.,homeopathy +safe spaces stop people from learning from negative experiences.,safe spaces +marriage is outdated and intersects the government with religion.,marriage +nuclear weapons are so dangerous. these can kill a huge portion of the population if a nuclear war ever broke out. hundreds of thousands of people have been killed because of nuclear bombs.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"intelligence tests provide valuable information about areas of weakness, meaning that the child can benefit from a specially formulated education plan.",intelligence tests +"cannabis is less dangerous than other things which are currently legal, such as alcohol and cigarettes. it also has many medical uses",cannabis +public defenders are often overworked and should only support those who cannot afford another attorney.,the use of public defenders +urbanization hurts nature which in turns harms the people and future generations.,fight urbanization +"autonomous cars would be a good thing, because they would allow people with disabilities or blindness to have more independence.",the development of autonomous cars +we should abolish the olympic games because it very expensive to host,the olympic games +"zero tolerance policies show that violence and bullying will not be tolerated, thus making schools safer",zero-tolerance policy in schools +sometimes special circumstances should allow for a judge to use their own discretion on occasion.,judicial activism +naturopathy gives the option to cure certain illness without adding side effects from medications.,naturopathy +"autonomous cars rely on computer software, so like any computer controlled device, they are susceptible to being hacked",the development of autonomous cars +we should end affirmative action because society has came a long way. hard work deserves to be rewarded.,affirmative action +We should not limit executive compensation as there should be fair compensation for the top level of a company otherwise there would be no progression.,executive compensation +missionaries often give practical as well as spiritual help.,missionary work +we should legalize sex selection because the parents are free to decide what gender they want,sex selection +factory farming allows food production on a mass scale for an ever growing population who demade fresh meat.,factory farming +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offence because it is sometimes the only way a person suffering a debilitating medical condition such as motor neurone disease can end there life.,assisted suicide +algorithmic trading is essential as it takes out the human emotional factor out of the equation to make a better decisions,algorithmic trading +we should not ban the use of child actors because the entertainment industry would no longer be able to produce many popular shows resulting in huge joblosses.,the use of child actors +zoos are the only way we can preserve endangered species.,zoos +autonomous cars will reduce the number of car accidents due to driver error and save lives.,the development of autonomous cars +"stay-at-home moms are not subsidized, allowing for stay-at-home dads who are subsidized continue the ongoing gender inequality at home and not only in the workplace.",stay-at-home dads +the legalization of prostitution would allow the people involved to be much safer since they would be able to rely on the protection of the police,prostitution +payday loans should be banned as they take advantage of those struggling by charging outrageous interest.,payday loans +"many zoos run breeding programs and protect species in danger of becoming extinct, without zoos we would lose many species around the world for ever!",zoos +there is no credible scientific evidence that naturopathy is of any benefit beyond the placebo effect and may be harmful if it stops people using conventional medicines,naturopathy +women should be able to defend their country. while the two sexes might have different strengths and weakness this should not stop the right to combat.,women in combat +"we should not ban cosmetic surgery for minors because some are born with defects, and this is the way for them to feel normal.",cosmetic surgery for minors +The fact is that three-strike laws are an effective deterrent and thus an important tool to keep our citizens safe from crime.,the three-strikes laws +uniforms keep things more equal and allow less room for bullying.,the use of school uniform +foster parents give the kid a better chance at a normal life than the kid's biological parents could ever have given him.,foster care +children have better outcomes in life when their parents are married,marriage +people should be able to do anything they want with their body,cosmetic surgery +an austerity regime allows for government to properly address issues and begin reparations on their deficit/debt.,austerity regime +the church of scientology inflicts great financial and psychological harm on its followers.,the church of scientology +the right to practice polygamy is protected under the right to religious freedom.,polygamy +Payday loans help people in need when they have an unexpected expense (such as a medical emergency) and cannot wait or cannot qualify for a traditional loan.,payday loans +factory farming allows for cheaper meat production costs thus enabling those on low incomes to be able to afford meat.,factory farming +children can get more one on one assistance when they are homeschooled and can learn at their own pace.,homeschooling +Cosmetic surgeries should not be performed on minors because their bodies are still developing.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"the three strikes law removes the most violent criminals off the streets, especially those repeat offenders.",the three-strikes laws +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because many innocent people get hurt,the right to keep and bear arms +austerity measures are detrimental to businesses which need a free-spending culture to survive.,austerity regime +entrapment is gravely immoral and against human rights to coerce someone into a crime,entrapment +it should be a criminal offense to assist in a suicide because that is murder.,assisted suicide +there are so many problems here on our own planet that need fixing before we look into space. we should not waste resources looking outwards and instead look inwards to what we can do here.,space exploration +Three-strikes laws promote safety by keeping habitual offenders in jail and off the streets.,the three-strikes laws +We should subsidize Wikipedia because then it could be better written and the information verified as there would be proper trained people working on it.,wikipedia +giving people the opportunity to work past retirement age will be good for the financial position of the worker and their mental wellbeing as retirement often leaves the retiree feeling at a loss.,retirement +capital punishment is the ultimate deterrent,capital punishment +people should be able to do what they want with their organs,organ trade +collectivism stifles individual entrepreneurship and the generation of new ideas.,collectivism +"missionary work that seeks to destroy another culture to promote its own agenda should be banned. helping others should be done to help them, not to convert them and change their culture and religion.",missionary work +we should legalize prostitution so that workers can receive some protections and not be afraid of filing charges against abusive customers.,prostitution +Legalizing cannabis will just open the door to the legalization of more dangerous drugs.,cannabis +the three-strikes law has dramatically reduced the amount of repeat crimes in this country and should be kept as is.,the three-strikes laws +"missionary work helps people in vulnerable environments to get help, so banning it would stop them getting the help they need.",missionary work +"Banning payday loans would force the government to investigate other, better solutions to temporary financial need.",payday loans +pride parades are essential for gay youth trying to navigate their sexuality. they give support where they may have none and send the message that being yourself is acceptable.,cancel pride parades +nuclear weapons have no place in the world today. it has been proven that nuclear weapons cannot be handled properly or securely and is a danger to the world.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +there is too much scandal and controversy that comes out every time the olympics come around.,the olympic games +people have the right to choose their lawyer. be it someone they pay for or representing themselves. that is an inalienable right in a free society. you can not force public defenders on everyone.,the use of public defenders +we should ban the church of scientology because they brainwash their members into giving them huge sums of money.,the church of scientology +"cannabis is a vital drug for many, providing relief from the pain of degeneterative diseases (eg multiple schlerosis) unobtainable elsewhere.",cannabis +entrapment creates artificial circumstances where someone may do something which they would not otherwise do due to the level of enticement.,entrapment +factory farming is the leading cause on food borne related illnesses,factory farming +this is an inhumane way to raise animals for consumption.,factory farming +voting is a matter of choice and should not be forced.,compulsory voting +"Prostitution will happen either way, this way the state will have some method of oversight that can only make things better.",prostitution +affirmative action is crucial to help correct for years of prejudice.,affirmative action +school prayer should be prohibited as it violates the separation of church and state,school prayer +more deaths are the result of firearms in the us than any other cause. removing firearms from the streets will keep everyone safer.,the right to keep and bear arms +The blockade forces civilians to rely on terrorists for basic necessities and government which further empowers them.,blockade of the gaza strip +"jealousy can naturally occur in any household, which could be magnified in a house with more than one wife",polygamy +guantanamo bay prisoners are subject to torture which goes against our laws and morals and should be closed.,guantanamo bay detention camp +there would be a huge loss of jobs if telemarketing were to be banned.,telemarketing +our survival as a species depends on expanding into space so it should be subsidised.,space exploration +marriage is about loving another person and being faithful to that person for life. there is none of that when there is polygamy. men should not be allowed to have multiple marriage partners.,polygamy +a multi-party system never works because at the end of the day each party is out for themselves and don't work in the best interest of the people being represented.,multi-party system +we were given the right to vote but not an order to vote which means that it is a choice and should remain so.,compulsory voting +the knowledge gained from space exploration has been used to further science and engineering.,space exploration +wikipedia is an invaluable space for knowledge and should be preserved,wikipedia +"mandatory retirement is sidelining those who are still capable of working, leading to poor mental health and isolation",retirement +"being able to portray children is an important part of today's media. there are already sufficient regulations in place to ensure the safety of the actors, and it gives children a financial head start.",the use of child actors +this will help the health and safety of the prostitutes who will no longer have to hide their trade.,prostitution +Subsidizing vocational education will cause continuing education to be more available to those who are not interested in pursuing an academic degree.,vocational education +space exploration has the ability to solve the problem of limited materials on earth,space exploration +"a zero-tolerance policy improves discipline in schools and lets children know exactly where they stand, allowing the concentration to be on learning.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"whaling is not just cruel, but an indefensible assault on endangered species.",whaling +human cloning is against the laws of nature and should be banned,human cloning +student loans subsidized by the government will prove more effective in helping those in need of borrowing money to pursue higher education,student loans +flag burning is disrespectful to those who have died defending this country,flag burning +religion has caused many wars. if we did not have religion then these wars may be avoided.,atheism +the blockade of the gaza strip has done irreparable harm to the reputation of israel while doing little to increase security,blockade of the gaza strip +journalism should be completely free and clear of government intervention,journalism +private military companies are necessary for the protection of people against tyrannical governments.,private military companies +we should not legalize polygamy because it is a form of abuse on women and children,polygamy +missionary work helps provide for the needy & less fortunate in other countries,missionary work +"cosmetic surgery is a decision that a doctor and a patient makes, and we should not infringe on their choice.",cosmetic surgery +"as society and values change, marriage is no longer as popular as it once was and divorce rates continue to climb.",marriage +homeschooling is often done to keep children from encountering a diverse array of viewpoints which may differ from the beliefs of the homeschooling parents. this damages a child's social development.,homeschooling +intelligence tests can determine which area an individual excels at so they can take a path that will lead them to their greatest success,intelligence tests +putting a child in foster care raises the possibility of them being severely abused or molested by their foster parents and also foster care can be detrimental to a child's mental state later in life.,foster care +"Fast food is the greatest single contributor to obesity and the health problems associated with it it, it must be banned.",fast food +teachers and children should feel safe in schools and a zero-tolerance policy will be beneficial for all.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +there are too many historical cases where innocent people have been put to death.,capital punishment +if prostitution was legal it would give prostitutes a lot more protection.,prostitution +assisting somebody to take it owns life is still a murder and must be punished accordingly by the law.,assisted suicide +voting should not be enforced as some candidates and prospective legislation may not be aligned to a voters views and would infringe on the views and rights of citizens.,compulsory voting +keeping an animal confined for human entertainment purposes is immoral and degrading to the animal.,zoos +targeted killing is a necessary government action to keep the people safe.,targeted killing +people should not be arrested for their opinions. it is every person's free will to say and believe what they do; even if it offends others.,holocaust denial +we shouldn't abolish the three-strikes laws because everyone deserves a chance and it's a fair system,the three-strikes laws +embryonic stem cell research should not be subsidized because it requires the destruction of human embryos and so raises serious ethical concerns.,embryonic stem cell research +ip rights should be abolished as their original use has long since been abandoned in favour of large organisations abusing their legal powers with them.,intellectual property rights +"it is a symbol that many have died to protect and out of respect, it should be made illegal.",flag burning +we shouldn't subsidize stem cell research because it can be privately funded. there are better causes like healthcare for the government to invest in and this type of research is controversial.,embryonic stem cell research +intelligence tests are essential because they ensure pupils receive the education that is right for them,intelligence tests +"Affirmative action doesn't remove the need to be qualified in order to receive acceptance at a job or university, but rather forces institutions to consider people of diverse backgrounds when they historically haven't.",affirmative action +cannabis should remain illegal as it can have bad affects on a persons health.,cannabis +Wikipedia provides important information to people around the world.,wikipedia +if prostitution was legal it could be monitored for disease and underage people,prostitution +"telemarketing is a pock mark on society. it disrupts peoples lives, causes extreme aggravation and pushes unwanted products and services on the poor, elderly and those prone to being taken advantage of.",telemarketing +"cosmetic surgery can be necessary in certain circumstances, for example if a child has facial disfigurations following an accident.",cosmetic surgery for minors +the olympic games serve no purpose in modern society and cost the hosting cities exorbitant amounts of money.,the olympic games +Cosmetic surgery reinforces beauty standards which are even more problematic for children.,cosmetic surgery for minors +surrogacy is not regulated and can have unforeseen negative outcomes.,surrogacy +entrapment should be legalized because people are getting away with heinous acts that could be prevented.,entrapment +school prayer should be prohibited as it forces children to participate in a religious activity that may go against their own faith,school prayer +three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned.,the three-strikes laws +zoos should be abolished because it is cruel to keep animals in captivity for entertainment purposes,zoos +"it is a substance that has been shown to effect the mental wellbeing of certain people, in that regard it shouldn't be legal.",cannabis +blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because it's causing a humanitarian crisis. basic needs of the people are not being met because of it.,blockade of the gaza strip +cancelling pride parades invokes on freedom speech rights for those who participate.,cancel pride parades +nuclear weapons are a strong deterent to those that choose to do evil,the abolition of nuclear weapons +some executives make ridiculous amounts of money raising costs to consumers.,executive compensation +"some cultures like inuits rely on whales for many things like food and heating, and they use practically the entire whale.",whaling +television is an affordable form of entertainment and education,television +we shouldnt abandon television it can be informative and engaging it would also put a lot of people out of work,television +"we should ban fast food because the country is facing a health funding crisis due to the rising rates of obesity, largely fueled by fast food.",fast food +we should legalize sex selection as people have every right to chose the sex of the child they wish to raise.,sex selection +homeschooling closes students off from peer to peer interaction,homeschooling +one bad tweek to code could cause a financial collapse of the economy,algorithmic trading +"this would create equality and true justice. if everyone had a public defender, justice would be more fair instead of the more well off skirting justice because they can pay more money to expensive lawyers.",the use of public defenders +Nuclear weapons put everyone at risk and protect no one; there is no reason to keep them.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"missionary work does good in many countries, helping with education and poverty.",missionary work +"everyone should have their own right to choose who and how many people they want to marry, it is unconstitutional to limit this.",polygamy +bannabis should be legalized as it has been proven to have medical benefits that outweigh any negative effects. it will also remove it from the control of criminals and gangsters,cannabis +we should adopt libertarianism because the economy would grow much more quickly without all the unnecessary constraints imposed upon it by the state,libertarianism +fast food should be banned because it is part of the reason why so many people are obese and unhealthy,fast food +people should be able to marry whoever they love even if that means more than one person. they should be able to enjoy all of the social and tax benefits that are given to a marriage between two people.,polygamy +"racism is still alive and well, and affirmative action is needed to ensure minorities have an equal chance in education and the workplace",affirmative action +Foster care allows kids stuck in the system to experience life in a real house with a real family instead of in a communal group home.,foster care +marriage shouldn't be abandoned because it's a historical union between two people that has been going on for centuries. we cannot stop people from being married because our societal system is built around it,marriage +children in film and tv are regularly exploited and ill-treated by vain and self serving producers who have no ongoing concern for the well being of their young charges and so they should not be used,the use of child actors +legalizing entrapment would be insanity. it would allow for mostly innocent people to be trapped into doing wrong and thereby losing their freedom. it's much too easy to use it to prey on the weak.,entrapment +we learn from past mistakes and if it is acceptable to deny an horrendous event of the magnitude of the holocaust then we have less chance of preventing such an atrocity occurring again.,holocaust denial +"pride parades do the exact opposite of what they're meant to. instead of making themselves part of the community, they're making themselves stand apart",cancel pride parades +"we should do because if a person has committed a crime they have to live with it for the rest of their life in prison, if they are executed its the easy way out.",capital punishment +women should be prohibited in combat because their bodies and physical strength is not equal to that of men and so they would be at greater risk in hand to hand combat and the like.,women in combat +urbanisation limits what farmland is available to produce food.,fight urbanization +Payday loans should be banned because they funnel money out of poor communities that would otherwise have been spent or invested there,payday loans +television provides important information.,television +"the detainees are national and international security risks, guantanamo is a necessary institution to safeguard us all",guantanamo bay detention camp +mandatory retirement brings fresh ideas into the workforce with the influx of younger workers. this is a good thing.,retirement +factory farming allows animals that will be consumed for food to be healthier in a controlled environment than free ranging animals are.,factory farming +executive compensation is out of control and stifles the earning power of the company's employees.,executive compensation +factory farming is necessary in order to grow enough food to feed everyone.,factory farming +Missionaries expose indigenous people to deadly diseases.,missionary work +legalizing prostitution will further demean a woman or man and result in unnecessary violence.,prostitution +racial profiling is discrimination and shouldn’t be allowed because it assumes people of a certain race are bad.,racial profiling +atheism would alleviate religious intolerance and conflict in society.,atheism +payday loans that offer exorbitant interest rates are aimed primarily at the most vulnerable members of society who already find themselves in financial hardship.,payday loans +"Many perceptions of foster care's harm comes from notions of parents using kids for money, however many reforms have been made in the last decade, including increased oversight, that has made the system better than ever.",foster care +a multi-party system leads to disorganization and chaos.,multi-party system +telemarketing offers employment to under skilled and disabled workers.,telemarketing +"holocaust denial is protected under free speech so long as the people are merely denying it and not being violent about it, who are we to say they can't",holocaust denial +We should subsidize student loans to help young people get a better education at a lower out-of-pocket cost. They can save money on interest and subsidized loans are eligible for income-driven repayment plans.,student loans +it should be a criminal offence because it is disrespectful for all the people that died. if anyone denies the holocaust then they are racist and anti semitic and will cause problems elsewhere.,holocaust denial +the law has to be interpreted and enforced as is following the constitution. judicial activism would undermines that.,judicial activism +"legalizing the organ trade would disproportionately affect the poor, who would feel the need to sell their organs in order to make ends meet. this would also leave them physically weaker.",organ trade +foster care families provide loving homes for children who need support,foster care +missionary work helps feed and shelter the poor.,missionary work +Flag burning is deeply offensive to the majority of the population.,flag burning +journalism should not be influenced by the government.,journalism +women aren't as physically capable as men of handling the physical pressures of combat.,women in combat +"Whilst it is great that more dads stay at home to raise kids, it is basically a personal choice and does not need subsidizing.",stay-at-home dads +"school and religion have nothing to do with each other; if students want to pray they can do it at home or church, not school",school prayer +payday loans provide a valuable service to those in need of emergency money,payday loans +"Three-strikes laws increase overcrowding in prisons by incarcerating, for life, three-strike offenders.",the three-strikes laws +we should adopt atheism because religion is at the root of many worldwide conflicts.,atheism +smoking cannabis causes unknown brain damage and can have effects lasting years after the last time it was smoked. people using cannabis are more likely to have mental health problems.,cannabis +intelligence tests can do more harm than good because it labels the takers as gifted or failure and don't cover other forms of intelligence.,intelligence tests +"Many foster parents do so for many children over their lives, and genuinely care about the well-being of those children and are active in working to address the current issue the system faces, providing accountability.",foster care +"The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech.",holocaust denial +"human cloning is a scientific experiment we need to continue, to improve future generations quality of life",human cloning +The blockade of the Gaza strip is unpopular in the international community and is likely to harm Israel's image.,blockade of the gaza strip +intelligence tests are unfair for those who cannot handle the pressures of taking a test,intelligence tests +human cloning can aid in research for medical issues as well as preserving the continuation of humankind.,human cloning +stem cell research is seen as unethical and wrong by many religions,embryonic stem cell research +affirmative action allows more diversity in the work or college environment.,affirmative action +sex selection goes against nature and is wrong.,sex selection +racial profiling helps police to identify the most likely people to commit crimes and help prevent crimes.,racial profiling +Libertarianism increases individual liberties by preventing the government from controlling every aspect of our lives.,libertarianism +all citizens should be compelled to vote to voice their opinion on who should be our elected leaders. apathy in selecting our political leaders is detrimental to our society.,compulsory voting +"a legalised organ trade would increase the amount of stock available for medical procedures, and allow the procedure to become safer and more regulated.",organ trade +The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because it would require a large increase in state taxes to cover the massively increased cost of trials.,the use of public defenders +autonomous cars would allow people with disabilities to have greater independence as they could travel unaided.,the development of autonomous cars +entrapment should be legal because it catches criminals that were already looking to commit the crime anyway.,entrapment +the vow of celibacy goes directly against humanity nature and our own biology. we are biologically driven to mate and procreate. it is wrong to expect people to deny our very dna.,the vow of celibacy +animals in zoos have been repeatedly found to be malnourished and mistreated.,zoos +we should ban telemarketing because it infringes on people's privacy who do not want their phone numbers to be shared.,telemarketing +We should not ban whaling as some countries ' economies depend on the industries created around the products from whales.,whaling +"we should not abandon tv as it is valuable source of education, enjoyment and allows people to experience thought provoking and inspiring content",television +cannabis has many benefits to cancer patients and people with other painful conditions.,cannabis +pride parades should be cancelled because they cost too much to police and are too disruptive of local traffic,cancel pride parades +we shouldn't ban fast food because many people who are poor rely on it's cheap prices to feed their families,fast food +they punish the people of a country not the leaders,the use of economic sanctions +"economic sanctions are a vital peaceful method of deterring, reversing and punishing behavior that infringes for example international treaties or international human rights. there is no better alternative",the use of economic sanctions +"The cost of developing nuclear weapons is incredibly high due to material and human capital costs involved in developing unique, incredibly sophisticated technology.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +pride parades cause unwanted turmoil.,cancel pride parades +we should abolish zoos because animals should not have to live in an unnatural habit for the sake of human amusement.,zoos +gender-neutral language could serve to reduce oppression and discrimination.,gender-neutral language +"for minor health issues, homeopathy provides relief",homeopathy +fast food is nothing but junk food. it is high in calories with only a little nutrition. we should ban it to improve people's health.,fast food +"it is now easy for people to bully others, as they do not have to be face-to-face with those they harass.",social media +"fast food is unhealthy and unnutritious. furthermore the producers care little for animal welfare, poluting the planet and aggressively target children with their advertising.",fast food +"foster care can be very temporary in duration, and uprooting a child can cause emotional damage and unnecessary dislocation.",foster care +algorithmic trading helps people trade with a smaller risk of financial losses.,algorithmic trading +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offence because if someone doesn't want to live they shouldn't be forced to,assisted suicide +"The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because it will discourage law students from going into criminal litigation, since the pay is much lower for public defenders than private.",the use of public defenders +there are many medicinal uses for cannabis that are not as harmful as prescription drugs,cannabis +"polygamy offers financial security, extension of family and allows for the families to have extra help in everyday life.",polygamy +"missionary work can help local economies to grow and learn how to deal with local resources, so we should support the good work of those who can make a difference for poor countries.",missionary work +"cannabis use diminishes some symptoms associated with brain disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia",cannabis +Racial profiling creates distrust between people of color and police.,racial profiling +we should ban factory farming because it is uneconomical and leaves the animals in terrible conditions.,factory farming +"polygamy is an important part of some religions, so we should support that.",polygamy +we should not subsidize wikipedia because the government should spend the money for more useful things,wikipedia +there is too much government involvement in our daily lives and the only way to combat this is to adopt libertarianism.,libertarianism +missionaries often carry out humanitarian work for poor and disadvantaged people in addition to their religious work,missionary work +"The money could be better spent on more worthy areas, such as health and education.",space exploration +telemarketing provides a valuable tool for businesses to sell their products,telemarketing +Raising animals take a lot of land and resources while demand for meat on the market is still steady and important. This is the best way to raise animals by reducing space used and better taking care of animals,factory farming +"people die every year waiting for organ transplants. by legalizing organ trade, lives could be saved.",organ trade +"suicide is a criminal offense, thus assisting in suicide would be acting as an accomplice to murder.",assisted suicide +urbanization increases pollution and congestion in cities.,fight urbanization +we should limit judicial activism because it is not right to make political stands when judging crime. each judge only has the authority and responsibility to decide whether or not a current law was broken,judicial activism +we should not abolish the three strikes law since this would promote lawlessness and would make our society a dangerous one to live in.,the three-strikes laws +such a regime would only serve to punish those who are vulnerable and rely on certain programs.,austerity regime +pride parades provide the opportunity for all to celebrate individual sexuality and should never be cancelled.,cancel pride parades +payday loans are valuable to people who need cash in an emergency and don't qualify for credit.,payday loans +"it is better to retain the death penalty because imprisoning people for the most serious crimes is not a good use of public funds in the long-term, particularly in the case of life sentences.",capital punishment +marriage provides a stable environment for children,marriage +"private military companies are not subject to as much oversight as the actual military. additionally, they are costly and a waste of taxpayer money.",private military companies +"school uniform makes all children look the same, thus reducing bullying.",the use of school uniform +sometimes the best teacher is a parent because they know how best a child will learn,homeschooling +the three-strikes law should be abolished. each convicted crime should be punished individually. it isn't right to judge a person solely on their criminal history.,the three-strikes laws +capital punishment is a cruel and inhumane punishment,capital punishment +intelligence tests are there to recognize kids who are smarter and to be given proper chance.,intelligence tests +banning payday loans cuts vulnerable people off from one of the only financial avenues available to them.,payday loans +capital punishment is effective at deterring violent crime.,capital punishment +we should limit executive compensation because this would help support all of the workers in a company.,executive compensation +The use of public defenders should be mandatory because it would end the two-tier system where some people get excellent private defenders and some get low quality public defenders.,the use of public defenders +"autonomous cars are no more dangerous than distracted drivers, and autonomous driving can allow the drivers to do other tasks.",the development of autonomous cars +"we are able to make this loving and selfless gesture when our animal companions are in too much pain, why can't we show the same compassion to humans?",assisted suicide +school uniforms are outdated and expensive,the use of school uniform +We should subsidize stay-at-home dads as they are as important for the healthy development of children as mothers.,stay-at-home dads +minors do not have the legal right to make that type if decision.,cosmetic surgery for minors +naturopathy may provide a useful palliative for patients for whom conventional medical care has failed.,naturopathy +cannabis helps people treat ailments naturally that traditional medicine cannot and therefore should be legalized,cannabis +"sex selection goes against nature and should not be legalized, it's like playing god.",sex selection +it is extremely useful in battling a wide range of medical maladies,cannabis +economic sanctions end up affecting more citizens than governments,the use of economic sanctions +homeschooling cannot provide the quality of education that real teachers and a real school can provide.,homeschooling +homeopathy has been used before medicines were invented and is shown to work for many conditions,homeopathy +"factory farming allows for the production and harvesting of useful crops in a much quicker, more efficient manner, so it is an idea that needs to be expanded worldwide.",factory farming +Individuals are entitled to marry whoever they want without government intervention.,polygamy +human cloning provides a wonderful opportunity to test theories on health and medicine and should be encouraged not banned.,human cloning +We should ban naturopathy because many of the treatments are incompatible with one another or have side effects,naturopathy +we should adopt libertarianism because it allows a great deal of political freedom therefore the people have a greater say in how thier society is run.,libertarianism +"naturopathy should not be banned, but should instead be researched further to enable a standardization of scientific backing of any claims so they can be proven or disproven.",naturopathy +"zoos can help people, especially those with little money, to discover the beauty of wildlife and learn how to protect endangered species",zoos +"legalizing prostitution promotes human trafficking. it makes it impossible to investigate traffickers and help victims if they appear to be operating in a legal profession, allowing trafficking to flourish.",prostitution +intelligence tests bring more harm than good because it will give people low self esteem if they get a low score on the test,intelligence tests +liberatarianism should be adopted to keep the government from getting too much into our lives,libertarianism +women should not be in armed combat. they cannot physically compete against men in strength and endurance all factors in a battle.,women in combat +"blockade of the Gaza Strip is undermining legitimate Gaza construction efforts, particularly those necessary in rebuilding infrastructure after the devastating 2008-2009 war",blockade of the gaza strip +urbanization leads to the destruction of many animals and plants.,fight urbanization +economic sanctions usually hurt the poorest in the country and don't have a great effect on the regime leaders.,the use of economic sanctions +Intelligence tests give us the ability to pinpoint topics that students struggle with so that educators can learn where to focus their efforts.,intelligence tests +"collectivism encourages all members of a group to contribute to the community's well-being and in turn elevates the standard of living for everyone, eliminating disparity and resentment between unequal groups.",collectivism +telemarketing provides jobs for a lot of people and inform consumers about new products/services.,telemarketing +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because there are way too many killings in the country and this must be rectified.,the right to keep and bear arms +"austerity will only make the financial crisis worsen, and we need government spending to kickstart the economy.",austerity regime +pride parades are a fantastic way for individuals to celebrate their identities which history has long put down as being not normal or labeled as a disorder.,cancel pride parades +"if the workers are still performing at an adequate level, they should not be forced to retire simply based on their age.",retirement +asisted suicide can be abused by those who want to benefit from taking advantage of a sick or ill relative and thus should not be allowed.,assisted suicide +"Embryonic stem cell research is the most promising lead to date for treatments for conditions such as paralysis, ALS, etc.",embryonic stem cell research +collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups,collectivism +Foster care can injure a child emotional development and can lead to negative development outcomes due to inconsistent nurturing and maternal contact,foster care +IQ tests allow students to recognize the areas in which they need to improve scholastically.,intelligence tests +"people make mistakes and should be given a second chance. a zero-tolerance policy in school would not teach the student a lesson, it would just rid the school of the problem.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +cosmetic surgery could lead to unforeseen problems in young people whose bodies are still growing and maturing,cosmetic surgery for minors +prostitution should not be legalized as it demoralizes women in all fashions.,prostitution +once a child is placed in foster care there is a danger that he or she gets stuck in the system and is subjected to multiple changes in placements with consequent damage to the child's wellbeing,foster care +we should ban algorithmic trading because a computer will make perfect trades and we need trades to not be perfect.,algorithmic trading +"i believe it is necessary to prohibit the legal use and carrying of weapons because there may be situations of abuse or deviation of the initial right, such as collecting private debts with weapons.",the right to keep and bear arms +we should end mandatory retirement because people should be able to pick when and if they want to retire not have it forced on them,retirement +we should prohibit women in combat because they cannot match the strength of the men they are fighting against.,women in combat +the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because the bond of physical love is so valuable it should be enjoyed and never denied.,the vow of celibacy +human cloning can give us medical breakthroughs,human cloning +affirmative action is nothing more than reverse racism. what about the non-minority that is denied a job or promotion because a minority needs to be taken care of instead despite not being as qualified.,affirmative action +private companies have less strict guidelines and less oversight which makes them careless,private military companies +we should ban targeted killing because every person has the right to be taken alive to face the punishment for their crimes.,targeted killing +we need urbanization to bring in more money to our areas,fight urbanization +"people should never be criminalised for their beliefs, no matter how bizare, hurtful or controversial - holocaust denial is just one example of this.",holocaust denial +"as long as the children follow a standardised curriculum, homeschooling can be a rewarding experience for some people.",homeschooling +a poor result in an intelligence test can damage self esteem and unjustly affect a persons ability to progress by being labelled,intelligence tests +it shouldn't be banned because if an emergency happens it can come in handy and everyone knows the risks when they take one out.,payday loans +whaling is the killing of innocent whales and will cause them to go extinct,whaling +Three strikes laws increase violence against law enforcement since an accused criminal facing the potential for a life sentence is more likely to fight back against law enforcement to escape.,the three-strikes laws +increasing judicial activism would allow constitutional democracy to move in time with today's society and values.,judicial activism +we should prohibit flag burning because it is unpatriotic and it leads to dissent. the act of disgracing an emblem of a country makes one an enemy of the state and they should be arrested,flag burning +homeschooling allows parents to teach using methods that are best suited to their child's way of learning,homeschooling +student loans should be government subsidized because many students are graduating with debt that they will either default on or will burden them for a good portion of their adult lives.,student loans +guantanamo bay should not be closed because it is able to successfully house dangerous criminals.,guantanamo bay detention camp +naturopathy is an alternative for those who want to self heal without the expense of a doctor.,naturopathy +targeted killing puts way too much power in the governments hands.,targeted killing +"intelligence tests are subjective in truth, and hurt the poor scorers",intelligence tests +we should keep guantanamo bay detection camp open because one of the most guarded prisons and can hold the baddest criminals,guantanamo bay detention camp +austerity will reduce the deficit and make the country better off in the long run.,austerity regime +"intelligence tests allow for an accurate ranking of students by intelligence, thus allowing for directed allocation of resources to address students' specific needs.",intelligence tests +school prayer should be prohibited because it promotes religion in school.,school prayer +austerity measures will help to reduce the governments debt,austerity regime +"it will stop people from buying the drug from the streets, it will also mean that regulations are put in place to ensure the quality of the drug is safe to use, it will also increase tax revenue.",cannabis +payday loans take advantage of desperate people and do nothing to solve financial problems.,payday loans +there is too much collateral damage when targeted killings are carried out so the practice should be banned,targeted killing +"this right predates the written laws of our country. we cannot allow this law to be abolished. we need this, not as protection from outside threat but the all too real internal threats.",the right to keep and bear arms +embryonic stem cell research has led to breakthroughs in medicine,embryonic stem cell research +The blockade of Gaza has failed to topple Hamas and failed to keep rockets out of Gaza.,blockade of the gaza strip +vocational education helps people find jobs,vocational education +people should be free to do as they choose without government intervention therefore we should adopt libertarianism.,libertarianism +School uniforms can be sexist and enforce gender stereotypes.,the use of school uniform +children should be prevented from having cosmetic surgery because it will harm them as they move to adulthood,cosmetic surgery for minors +"guantanamo bay is responsible for the torture and illegal detention of prisoners, and as such is a stain on the human rights record of the us.",guantanamo bay detention camp +there is no space for racial profiling in todays world as it is a form of suppression and intimidation,racial profiling +polygamy is a requirement of some religions. not allowing polygamy denies these people freedom of religion,polygamy +targeted killing is a crime even if the intended victim is a criminal,targeted killing +targeted killing allows us to protect our country against enemies.,targeted killing +the blockade is a draconian measure that inhibits economic development,blockade of the gaza strip +"we got a lot of intelligence information from the detainees there that already helped us in the war on terrorism, so we should keep the camp.",guantanamo bay detention camp +they seek out and take advantage of the poor and needy,payday loans +an austerity regime tends to increase unemployment.,austerity regime +"libertarianism is a movement of freedom for citizens, it means empowerment of citizenship and we must adopt libertarianism to be able to grow economically and as a society",libertarianism +zoos keep wild animals locked up in areas smaller than they are used to in the wild and it is not natural for them.,zoos +many people with minor ailments use homeopathy to lessen their ailments,homeopathy +austerity policies hurt the poorest people,austerity regime +the church of scientology encourages people to cut themselves off from friends and family outside the church. this isolation is potentially damaging for children as it limits the opinions they have.,the church of scientology +stem cell research can help find cures to lots of diseases,embryonic stem cell research +Homeschooling should be banned as it doesn't allow children to have all the life experiences they would get at traditional school.,homeschooling +homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.,homeschooling +"intelligence tests are unscientific and only give a narrow, limited view of ones skills and abilities",intelligence tests +we should ban factory farming because it leads to the abuse of animals,factory farming +the use of public defenders must not be mandatory because it violates the right to freedom of each individual. the freedom to choose can not be limited,the use of public defenders +we should not end mandatory retirement because it helps to open new jobs and positions to the younger generations looking for jobs.,retirement +capital punishment would be unfair to those who were wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit.,capital punishment +we should ban targeted killing because it is unethical and creates more radical opposition,targeted killing +"cosmetic surgery can be dangerous, sometimes resulting in death. it reinforces the belief in the social standard of beauty. it can victimize our teens and is becoming very lucrative for the doctors pushing it.",cosmetic surgery +in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire.,retirement +pride parades are offensive to a lot of people,cancel pride parades +subsidizing vocational education will improve economy growth and will make people more successful.,vocational education +television is show way too much violence and sexual scenes that can create problems with children. they often can not tell the difference between fact and fiction.,television +we should not abolish because everyone should have the right to protect themselves and their property in the way the deem fit.,the right to keep and bear arms +surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.,surrogacy +zero tolerance will improve educational standards and behaviour leading to better learning outcomes.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +wikipedia has no control in the publications. the information provided may be wrong. the unverified information should not be subsidized,wikipedia +economic sanctions choke off the economy in a way that punishes ordinary citizens for their government's actions.,the use of economic sanctions +we should not ban telemarketing because it would cause many people to lose their jobs,telemarketing +the public should not have to pay for other peoples life style choices,stay-at-home dads +judicial activism goes against the rule of law,judicial activism +entrapment is sometimes the only means possible to capture a diehard criminal.,entrapment +racial profiling simply violates fundamental human rights and must be stopped.,racial profiling +entrapment just encourages criminal activity that may not have otherwise have occurred,entrapment +"As a principal, college admittance and job offers should be based on people's qualifications, rather than their gender and the color of their skin.",affirmative action +"three-strikes laws can disproportionally penalise minor offenders and addicts, causing overcrowding in prisons some of these people need help, not draconian punishment.",the three-strikes laws +"sex selection may lead to discrimination and further sexism in society, especially in areas where female babies are already looked on as lesser.",sex selection +The Olympic games are very expensive and often result in the host country ending up in debt. Building new stadium and hosting elaborate ceremonies costs money which could be better used for health.,the olympic games +nuclear weapons should be abolished because it brings us one step closer to a nuclear war,the abolition of nuclear weapons +naturopathy gives someone more control over their own well being since they are more engaged in their health,naturopathy +if all nuclear weapons were destroyed then the world would be a safer place.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Mandatory retirement allows for new leadership to cycle into a business, providing fresh ideas and new approaches to address an ever-changing economic landscape.",retirement +"executive compensation should not be limited as it allows for organizations to attract the best management available, which will bring rewrds down the employment chain",executive compensation +algorithmic trading allows for a more balanced economy and should not be banned.,algorithmic trading +"prostitution normalizes the concept of women's bodies being a commodity, which is a toxic viewpoint.",prostitution +whaling is an inhumane and unnecessary practice that must not be tolerated.,whaling +autonomous cars can lead to accidents and fatalities because ai is not equipped to make split second decisions the way that human beings can.,the development of autonomous cars +economic sanctions are a good way for a government to show disapproval without resorting to violence.,the use of economic sanctions +"many people have been wrongly executed for crimes that dna has proven they didn’t commit, and therefore capital punishment should be abolished.",capital punishment +homeschooling does not provide the same education as in a school and doesn't let young people socialize,homeschooling +Marriage makes things easier for couples for many financial and legal matters.,marriage +judicial activism is very important to prevent corruption,judicial activism +fast food restaurants sell all types of food including soups and salads. people should be able to choose what they want to eat without government interference.,fast food +"whaling upsets the natural balance of the seas and should be banned permanently, not just seasonally.",whaling +"Without private military companies, the military would be ill equipped and not able to get the tools they need,",private military companies +Racial profiling helps law enforcement and Homeland Security recognize threats sooner and keep the country safer.,racial profiling +"a multi party system allows far better choices for the diverse population, meaning they can find someone to vote for that they truly believe in and participate in a democracy better",multi-party system +naturopathy is a fraudulent form of medicine used by con artists to take money from desperate people,naturopathy +economic sanctions are a good thing. we need to take care of our own people first and economic sanctions can make that happen.,the use of economic sanctions +collectivism should be supported because there are small groups that are in the minority and need to have preferential treatment since they will be swallowed by the public should they not be guarded.,collectivism +space exploration is important and has led to ground-breaking technologies and co-operations between countries.,space exploration +people who use naturopathic remedies have reported seeing positive results.,naturopathy +we should fight urbanization as it eats up our green spaces which we need to provide oxygen and food.,fight urbanization +the blockade of the gaza strip is having an economic impact on civilians that have nothing to do with the conflict.,blockade of the gaza strip +"education is expensive, and subsizing student loans encourages an academic career path, creating individuals who typically go on to contribute more to the economy via higher paid jobs.",student loans +zero-tolerance policies help keep people safe,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"the three strikes law will scare a felon into not committing a second, or third, offense, to avoid a life sentence.",the three-strikes laws +human cloning may solve all types of medical problems.,human cloning +Wikipedia will not remain neutral or independent if it receives government subsidies.,wikipedia +"to be able to provide a stable economy, an austerity regime is necessary to operate on a balanced budget.",austerity regime +the three strikes law punishes people to harshly for minor crimes. they shouldn't have to spend the rest of their lives in prison unless they are crimes that harm another person.,the three-strikes laws +When economy is in recession it needs investments and growth. Austerity does the exact opposite.,austerity regime +"economic sanctions are the only means by which some countries can be force to act appropriately, ending them would be detrimental",the use of economic sanctions +We should not ban the Church of Scientology as they are a force for good with lots of celebrities and charitable donations to their name.,the church of scientology +"prisoners are being tortured and held without being given a fair trial, which is inhumane.",guantanamo bay detention camp +economic sanctions force leaders to do the right thing through pressure from their citizens and other governments. this is necessary when the other option is war in which no one wins.,the use of economic sanctions +algorithmic trading is new technology that allows advances in the stock market progress while maximizing profits with less human intervention allowing for more precise trading.,algorithmic trading +television encourages people to be lazy and as a consequence they put on weight.,television +the right to keep and bear arms should be abolished since there are too many unnecessary shootings going on these days.,the right to keep and bear arms +"In many cultures, marriage is an important religious tradition that is believed to deepen one's relationship with God.",marriage +most homeopathic remedies can help people to feel better and feel more in control of their health situation.,homeopathy +cannabis is considered a soft drug and has been shown to be successful in the treatment of range of mental and physical illnesses. legalizing it reduces the criminality associated with its distribution,cannabis +we should abolish capital punishment as innocent people have been previously sentenced to death,capital punishment +affirmative action is a way to try and right the wrongs of the past,affirmative action +"voting is a privilege, but not something that should be forced. if someone doesn’t like either candidate why should they be forced to choose?",compulsory voting +"No one individuals life is any more intrinsically important or valuable than any other person's life, and therefore we should build societies that value the collective and general public over the individual.",collectivism +"Affirmative action makes race the dominant factor in admissions and hiring procedures. Someone applying for a job or school should be judged based on merit, not on minority status.",affirmative action +embryonic stem cell research is morally wrong as it means destroying a human life,embryonic stem cell research +"the real world and real relationships are neglected for empty online gratification. eventually this leads to lack of fulfillment, depression and social anxiety",social media +cosmetic surgery should be allowed for minor because they may need surgery from an accident or from a deformity that can be fixed before they are old enough to suffer from it.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"just as a person is able to make the decision between having another round of chemotherapy or not, so to can they decide to use naturopathic medicine over western medicine",naturopathy +we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.,space exploration +"flag burning, while not a good thing, should still be protected under our granted freedoms in this country since it doesn't cause harm to another person.",flag burning +"executive pay is out of control. when an executive can earn the same in a week as a manual worker earns in a year, then something is wrong.",executive compensation +austerity policies offer a tangible way for governments to funnel money to where it is most essentially needed whilst 'cutting the fat'.,austerity regime +we should not abolish intellectual property rights because it is not fair to allow people to steal the creative ideas of another person.,intellectual property rights +cosmetic surgery could help some minors to overcome self-esteem issues which may be damaging to their mental health.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to crime,capital punishment +algorithmic trading has been deemed responsible for crashes in the pound and the dow,algorithmic trading +"if carefully regulated, controlled whaling benefits the whalers business and does not cause a devastating impact to the oceans ecobalance.",whaling +Banning telemarketing will create job losses for many people who work in this industry.,telemarketing +zoos force animals into an existence outside of their natural habitat for our viewing pleasure. it is not right to subject them to such an environment.,zoos +subsidizing wikipedia would lead to bias in its articles and slanted information,wikipedia +"if someone was found not guilty, they wouldn't be able to bring him back to life after being killed under false accusations",capital punishment +"factory farming conditions are usually horrible, with animals treated badly and disease running rampant",factory farming +"intelligence tests bring more harm than good because they fail to measure important types of intelligence, can be biased, and children can be labeled disabled or gifted which impacts their self-worth",intelligence tests +we should end affirmative action because it is labeling people and that is wrong.,affirmative action +"intelligence tests help to identify areas where somebody may need extra help, improving their future performance by targeting educational needs more accurately.",intelligence tests +"The blockade of Israel creates economic refugees, creating conflict and destabilizing states where refugees go.",blockade of the gaza strip +to ban flag burning would be a serious violation of the first ammendment.,flag burning +the country has freedom of religion and the church of scientology is a form of religion.,the church of scientology +liberatarianism allows for too much freedom and potential future chaos,libertarianism +television is still the best media for watching big events such as the super bowl,television +"we should allow a city to grow naturally. if a city develops a large enough economy and population then we should not restrict the growth just because we fear ""urbanization"".",fight urbanization +Our country is hemorrhaging money and we need to cut costs now to ensure our future.,austerity regime +telemarketing should be banned as it is a nuisance to many people who are bombarded with these marketing calls.,telemarketing +"libertarianism is wrong and goes too far in getting the government out of our lives, because many people need services from the government",libertarianism +every citizen has the right to burn the flag according to the bill of rights,flag burning +subsidizing wikipedia would lead to articles biased toward the people controlling the money,wikipedia +"The development of nuclear weapons in developing states has lead to sanctions by the international community, which starves the poorest civilians who likely had no say in the development of weapons.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"urbanization leads to a loss of small town identities, unsightly urban skyscrapers, and a mass increase of pollution.",fight urbanization +"the blockade of the gaza strip has a harmful effect on the innocent civilians carrying out their lives within it, and has not been of any proven value in encouraging a peaceful resolution to the conflict.",blockade of the gaza strip +libertarianism should be adopted as it will give more freedom to people to live their lives as they wish.,libertarianism +"homeopathy brings comfort to those who have belief in alternative therapies, or otherwise have allergies to drugs.",homeopathy +"banning the church of scientology would not serve to eradicate it, only drive an already secretive organisation further underground where various troubling behaviours would only be exacerbated.",the church of scientology +we need to have some untouched land for crops and nature,fight urbanization +we should not ban television as it is an excellent source of information and entertainment.,television +Over-the-top executive compensation uses money that could be distributed among lower level employees and increasing their pay.,executive compensation +"rather than adopting the austerity regime, the government needs to stop spending money on things that are not important or overspending on items and this will help keep the budget in check",austerity regime +urbanization destroys natural habitats for animals and plants.,fight urbanization +we shouldn't ban whaling because it is a tradition for many cultures,whaling +"it gives people a platform to pretend, show off and to bully others. it also makes people believe that everyone else has everything they want and that their lives are perfect, leading to mental health issues.",social media +Collectivism does not allow for the rights of the individual and leaves them open to abuse from their government under the guise of prioritizing what is best for the group.,collectivism +private military companies encourage violence and should be banned,private military companies +pride parades highlight the differences in people and encourage understanding and diversity.,cancel pride parades +cosmetic surgery helps burn and accident victims to heal and look more normal.,cosmetic surgery +zoos are inhumane for all animals and should be abolished,zoos +"we should ban algorithmic trading because it uses pre-programmed data, not new data each time",algorithmic trading +intelligence test are a good indicator of a persons intellectual ability and a valid measure for academic success. they can help direct a student into areas where they excel and could have a meaningful career.,intelligence tests +it is not democratic to force voting. people should have the right to decide if they want to vote.,compulsory voting +embryonic stem cell research could lead to massive scientific break through that could save millions of lives. funding this would mean the difference of life and death to many people.,embryonic stem cell research +"collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest.",collectivism +we should not ban targeted killing since they are effective at eliminating terrorists with a smaller number of civilians being killed than most other military weapon,targeted killing +some crimes are too grievous for a simple prison term and capital punishment is very important.,capital punishment +missionary work just leads to dependency on overseas ideas rather than a culture being allowed to develop its own way.,missionary work +marriage provides stability and it helps families,marriage +space exploration is essential to lead the way into discovering new technologies and it also leads to countries co-operating with each other on an international level.,space exploration +"Television has become an integral part of our culture that we should cherish. It not only provides great entertainment, but it's also an excellent educational tool and allows us to keep up with the latest news.",television +assisted suicide is murder and murder is a criminal offense.,assisted suicide +a multi-party system maximizes choice which would encourage greater voter participation.,multi-party system +student loans give students of lower income a chance at enrolling in a university,student loans +"surrogacy should be banned because more often than not, the woman carrying the baby becomes attached and when they give the child up, causes emotional stress on that woman.",surrogacy +homeopathy is merely an alternative set of treatments to conventional medicine; it may work for people that don't respond well to conventional medicine.,homeopathy +"zero tolerance policies remove troublemakers from schools before they become an even larger problem, which improves the learning environment for other students.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"private military companies provide violence - or threat of violence - for money, are poorly regulated and subject to endless accusation of corruption and bribery.",private military companies +school uniform establishes the right type of environment for respecting authority and unifying the students as one body of collaborative workers,the use of school uniform +sometimes cosmetic surgery isn't so much cosmetic as it is therapeutic. it offers a ray of hope and should not be banned.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"subsidising would open up opportunities for students that would otherwise not exist, providing them with an education that will open up better employment opportunities.",student loans +"Naturopathy provides individuals with more choices and individualization regarding their care, which is always good.",naturopathy +Algorithmic trading makes it easier to stay ahead in the market and not get blindsided by a sudden crash.,algorithmic trading +we should not introduce compulsory voting as it violates the rights of freedom.,compulsory voting +executive compensation should be limited in order to narrow the wage gap between c-level employees and line workers,executive compensation +any weapon that can destroy the world should be eliminated,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities.",human cloning +"a flag is no more than a symbol, if flag burning were banned you would have to ban the burning of football shirts, etc",flag burning +intelligence tests provide data that can help the takers work on their weak points.,intelligence tests +missionary work is a form of aid in poorer countries.,missionary work +particular religions find that embryonic stem cell research is contrary to their morals so it should not be allowed.,embryonic stem cell research +foster care reduces the burden on government institutions designed to deal with those that need these services and gives wards a more personal level of care.,foster care +the church of scientology is a fraudulent entity just scamming people out of their money.,the church of scientology +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy because it will keep kids disciplined and the schools will be safer,zero-tolerance policy in schools +economic sanctions end up hurting ordinary people more than the targeted governments,the use of economic sanctions +Flag burning is a legitimate form of protest and is protected as free speech. To prohibit flag burning is to attack freedom of expression.,flag burning +autonomous cars would greatly reduce traffic fatalities by eliminating human error.,the development of autonomous cars +"Private military companies are often highly trained and provide essential expertise to train national forces for specialized combat, helping to make more effective use of armed forces in conflict",private military companies +we shouldn't abolish capital punishment because it is a deterrent to serious crime. another reason is that keeping criminals in prison for life is very expensive. we need this punishment for the good of society,capital punishment +Missionaries provide humanitarian aid. They bring food and medical supplies to people who need them.,missionary work +Payday loans should be banned because they create a cycle of debt that keeps people poor,payday loans +"in countries like australia, compulsory voting has increased voter participation.",compulsory voting +we should not ban factory farming because it is an efficient way to produce food to ensure that it is affordable for the general public.,factory farming +intelligence tests often help children excel by allowing them to be placed in appropriate classes or programs based on their individual abilities.,intelligence tests +we should abolish zoos as it is not fair to wild animals to be cooped up in small areas without the freedom to roam as they were made to do.,zoos +cannabis should not be legalised because it can lead people to taking much worse drugs which is bad for the health of the nation.,cannabis +some people get cosmetic surgery because their appearance makes them depressed; the surgery would give them back their confidence so it shouldn’t be banned.,cosmetic surgery +nuclear weapons help keep peace. it's an assurance policy. everyone knows that everyone loses if nuclear war breaks out. this keeps countries in line so as not to provoke a nuclear attack.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +school uniforms do not stop bullying and may increase violent attacks,the use of school uniform +minors often do not have the intellectual and emotional skills needed to make valid and safe decisions regarding cosmetic surgery,cosmetic surgery for minors +payday loans prey on the poorest people in society who can't afford the high interest rates to begin with.,payday loans +marriage is an outdated social construct,marriage +"Executive compensation should be limited to allow fairer wages to be paid to the majority of workers in a company, all too often the top 1% of people receive 90% of the money , this is unfair.",executive compensation +"student loans are like any other loans and should be paid back by the borrower, not the government",student loans +"judicial activism violates the legislature's authority, endangering the coequal balance of the governmental branches.",judicial activism +it will maximize freedoms and autonomy.,libertarianism +we should legalize prostitution and let a woman have control of her body.,prostitution +the right to keep and bear arms should be abolished because countries with strict gun control are far safer because they have far fewer incidents of violent gun crime,the right to keep and bear arms +The Blockade on Gaza is the only way to minimize the terror that Hamas spreads without entering in another bloody conflict,blockade of the gaza strip +in the modern age dads have as much a role to play in a family and the rearing of children and should be subsidized as it makes for a more stable family and appropriate role models,stay-at-home dads +without executive compensation talent will be lost to other countries,executive compensation +allow the selection of sex could alter the natural order of things,sex selection +homeopathy can be dangerous and is not regulated,homeopathy +"social media brings people together, not only familes and friends, but likeminded people who may never have talked or met each other in real life, bonding over a common interest or topic.",social media +"zoos often exhibit poor standards of animal welfare, since they are designed to make money for their owners - it is essentially exploitation under the guise of environmental 'protection'.",zoos +"a zero-tolerance policy is proven to increase discipline across the board, leaving the school a more efficient place for learning.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"people have a right to do what they want with their own bodies, including prostitution.",prostitution +nuclear weapons have provided an effective deterrent against wide scale war and can be used in the future to do the same,the abolition of nuclear weapons +television provides the news that we might not otherwise know of,television +human cloning should be banned because it interferes with nature,human cloning +"One effect of three-strikes laws in particular, is the rapid growth of the prison population, all of this comes at a very high cost to the taxpayer",the three-strikes laws +Nuclear weapons encourage global stability and increase peace.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +children are not equipped for the rigorous and sometimes inappropriate environment on the movie set,the use of child actors +people are valuable at any age and should be allowed to work for as long as they want to,retirement +we should not ban the church of scientology because in the united states everyone has the right to practice whatever religion they choose.,the church of scientology +Factory farming should be banned as it is an unhealthy and uncaring atmosphere in which to raise animals and doesn't result in a good quality product at the end.,factory farming +"School uniforms prevent students from being able to express themselves by forcing everyone to dress homogeneously, this is bad for mental health and personal development.",the use of school uniform +mandatory voting is the best way to ensure that elected officials truly reflect the will of the people.,compulsory voting +homeopathy is not a proven solution and people are not seeking medical treatment that could possibly save their lives.,homeopathy +"wikipedia is the most incredible resource of open source information, by subsidizing it we can ensure it is policed better",wikipedia +Factory farming makes it possible to produce larger amounts of food in shorter amounts of time which is necessary to feed our growing population.,factory farming +Legalizing prostitution would strengthen the position of women - the best way to combat sexual violence.,prostitution +Whaling is an important tradition for many countries and communities that have hunted whales for years.,whaling +"cosmetic surgery contributes to the mythical ideal body, the pursuit of which causes depression, anxiety and eating disorders in young people.",cosmetic surgery +surrogacy is a unfair practice that exploits poor women,surrogacy +libertarianism allows people to make their own choices without government interference.,libertarianism +gender neutral language is ambiguous and confusing for the listener,gender-neutral language +Sex selection can lead to gender imbalance by distorting the natural male-female sex ratio.,sex selection +the goal should always be to capture alive so banning targeted killing will encourage capture instead of kill.,targeted killing +vocational education should not be subsidized as private companies can abuse this system by using public money without ensuring trainees are properly trained.,vocational education +foster care can be very beneficial for a child as it allows people who may have not have the means to have their own children and foster care allows those people to bring up another persons child.,foster care +"all citizens have the right to protest, even if they are burning a flag.",flag burning +whaling is messing with the balance of nature and should be banned.,whaling +"Targeted killing is murder, there is no defense for the victim who could be innocent and simply be in the wrong place. There is also a high chance of innocent bystanders being injured or killed.",targeted killing +the selection of sex is a private and personal decision of the parents and must be respected,sex selection +"the olympics are a strong tradition all around the world. they provide a sense of unity and pride for one's country, and are a good source of revenue for the economy.",the olympic games +"racial profiling is a powerful tool based on crime statistics meant to keep people in the community safe, especially if it is a high crime area.",racial profiling +"in a civil society, the government should not throw consenting adults in jail for private sexual behavior",prostitution +"a multi-party system allows for greater freedom of choice, as a greater number of major parties would cover more ideological viewpoints.",multi-party system +assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense because it would help people who are in terrible pain because of a terminal illness,assisted suicide +"we should abandon television it projects dangerous norms of beauty and success, and time can be better spent not looking at a screen",television +wikipedia has done just fine on it's own with private donations for years so there's no need to start giving it free money now.,wikipedia +parents are not teachers and have not been educated on teaching methods,homeschooling +urbanization creates more poverty and crime.,fight urbanization +zoos are educational and a lot of animals are looked after better and survive longer than they would in the wild,zoos +the gaza strip blockade hurts people from going about their daily life. it stops people from making a good living. it has been going on for years and has accomplished nothing.,blockade of the gaza strip +"a legalised organ trade would dramatically improve the stock of transplant organs, saving lives.",organ trade +taxpayers should not have to pay to support the lives of people that are guilty of committing heinous crimes.,capital punishment +"Television in many cases is educational, so we should not abandon it",television +executive compensation ensures a company to retain top executives who have the ability and knowledge to provide necessary quality services and products.,executive compensation +we cannot continue to urbanize our environment and expect the planet to cope with the ever increasing pollution,fight urbanization +pride parades can be offensive to some people and require additional police protection. it can cause fights and disruptions between participating parties and those who disapprove.,cancel pride parades +racial profiling should be stopped as it presupposes a criminal intent in a group of people without evidence.,racial profiling +sex selection will have troublesome effects on gender disparity.,sex selection +providing help in paying student loans will lift a financial burden off of students and allow them to become more indepedent.,student loans +"the vow of celibacy is an outdated concept. with sex just about everywhere, it is almost impossible to expect people to adhere to this vow today.",the vow of celibacy +prostitution is a means for low income or low skills people to earn extra money to get by.,prostitution +economic sanctions hurt the poorest people of a nation,the use of economic sanctions +autonomous cars will destroy millions of jobs of truck and taxi drivers.,the development of autonomous cars +social media provides an easy way for friends and family to stay connected even when far apart,social media +"capital punishment is morally wrong, since it can never be acceptable to take a human life; applying an act of violence as a response to an act of violence is not a solution.",capital punishment +foster care tends to move children from home to home and lacks stability.,foster care +judicial activism is required to maintain our laws,judicial activism +Payday loans are often made at very high interest rates and encourage people into a spiral of debt from which they cannot recover,payday loans +an austerity regime will cause taxpayers to have to pay more taxes,austerity regime +sometimes judicial activism is necessary to curb the attempt at unconstitutional laws,judicial activism +cosmetic surgery when practiced ethically can offer helpful ways for people with physical or mental issues to overcome their problems.,cosmetic surgery +we should subsidize stay-at-home dads because it lets them spend more time with their kids,stay-at-home dads +"polygamy simply goes again the bible, and polygamy needs to continue to be illegal.",polygamy +polygamy is a functional arrangement for many people and should not be against the law.,polygamy +we do not know how long our planet will exist for. subsidizing space exploration and finding alternative places to live will safeguard for the future.,space exploration +legalizing sex selection goes against all laws of nature.,sex selection +urbanization can enable people to have closer access to key services such as hospitals and supermarkets.,fight urbanization +social media is used for bullying by many children.,social media +guantanamo bay is being used to torture and maim individuals without any real purpose.,guantanamo bay detention camp +by cutting spending and raising taxes we might be able to return to a balanced budget and lower the national debt,austerity regime +child actors are treated as adults and miss out on the social and emotional maturity process that children need to become healthy adults.,the use of child actors +private military companies have their own agendas and are not always acting in our country's best interest.,private military companies +fast food is the epitome of unhealthy sustenance and when regularly consumed leads to heart disease and obesity.,fast food +social media makes it too easy to bully other people.,social media +people need to have a place to turn to in case of emergency where they know they will be protected.,safe spaces +"by enacting an austerity regime, we can improve the long-term health of the economy by reducing the national debt.",austerity regime +some families cannot afford school uniforms. this places an unneeded expense on some struggling families.,the use of school uniform +allowing cosmetic surgery for minors is a great mistake and it's dangerous for their health,cosmetic surgery for minors +the three-strikes law shouldn't be abolished because by having the law it keeps repeat offenders in prisons and gets them off of the streets.,the three-strikes laws +blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because it places many people in mortal danger.,blockade of the gaza strip +if prostitution was legal then the people would be able to be better protected and diseases could be controlled more.,prostitution +"autonomous cars won't be tired or lack judgment, and can't drink and drive, thus reducing the number of fatal accidents on the roads.",the development of autonomous cars +"economic sanctions rarely have the desired outcome and come off as antagonistic, making constructive problem-solving more difficult.",the use of economic sanctions +it enforces the stereotype that all people of a certain race are dangerous criminals,racial profiling +executives are the employees that drive innovation and their compensation should not be limited,executive compensation +an austerity regime would help to get our country back on a solid financial footing.,austerity regime +a multi-party system allows a number of parties to enter government and is a benchmark of democracy.,multi-party system +we should abolish the three-strikes laws because it is not truly effective in reducing crimes,the three-strikes laws +"some people are just bad at taking tests. it doesn't measure their intelligence and knowledge accurately of you are a poor test taker. this leads to labeling, self esteem issues and exclusivity.",intelligence tests +children can decide for themselves if they want to pursue acting. often child actors go on to be adult actors and have long and successful careers.,the use of child actors +"men make greater pay in the workforce, so we should subsidize them if they choose to stay home",stay-at-home dads +whaling is hurting our oceans and environment.,whaling +television is an easy way to provide information to the masses.,television +there should be a safe place where someone can go and not feel judged or attacked,safe spaces +"Most surrogacy agreements take part between wealthy, educated white western world couples, and poor, uneducated young woman from the third world. The imbalance here is obvious and harmful.",surrogacy +Racial profiling creates division among the different groups in a community.,racial profiling +factory farming provides a safe regulated way of growing and raising food.,factory farming +private military companies have no controls on them and can perform actions that are akin to murder.,private military companies +"Safe spaces are necessary for many people to have strong mental and emotional health, and we should advocate to protect this health just like we advocate for healthcare for physical ailments.",safe spaces +collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally,collectivism +"forcing people to vote would lead to people just picking a candidate because they have to, not because they believe them to be a better option",compulsory voting +payday loan providers prey on low income communities,payday loans +we should not abandon marriage because it is an important commitment that helps keep society going.,marriage +school uniforms take away the freedom of choosing what to wear and create even more problems because students feel as if they already have limits,the use of school uniform +"a multi-party system allows for a much more diverse spectrum of options for an individual to find the right party to vote for, to really represent them",multi-party system +if wikipedia was subsidised they may start to put in whatever information the person supplying the subsidy wants rather than only the truth and this would be harmful.,wikipedia +foster care can hurt the child mentally as well as physical if they are put into a bad home or constantly changing families,foster care +the right to keep and bear arms was relevant in a more barbaric era but in modern society there is no need for the promotion of violence and we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms +foster care gets kids out of dangerous situations and into the homes of people who can better care for them.,foster care +legalizing organ trade would add a level of scrutiny and regulation that would make it much safer for all involved.,organ trade +holocaust denial is a form of free speech and therefore people can be allowed to say and believe whatever they want,holocaust denial +the criminal justice system is too flawed to render such a permanent punishment.,capital punishment +"If people have been committing crimes anyway, they deserve to be caught through whatever means necessary, including the use of entrapment.",entrapment +"we should invest in the young generations and support them in their education, especially when higher education is so expensive.",student loans +factory farms produce a lot of pollution,factory farming +mandatory retirement ages are inconsistent with modern workplace practices and are contrary to the desire for age equality,retirement +Ending mandatory retirement sends the message that workers of all ages have inherent worth.,retirement +adopting austerity regime will have very negative impact on the poor and the vulnerable in society.,austerity regime +"with urbanization people will have easier access to essential services like medical treatment, food, transportation and other support services",fight urbanization +"urbanization harms the environment by replacing green, natural spaces with concrete jungles.",fight urbanization +embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of human embryos and so presents ethical concerns to many people,embryonic stem cell research +entrapment should be illegal because the person might not of done anything illegal but they may have been tricked into it and using this as a defence will not be strong enough.,entrapment +"mandatory retirement is sometimes necessary to get rid of older, slower, more error-prone workers, infusing the talent pool with younger, fresher minds.",retirement +flag burning is unpatriotic and shows disregard for a collective society and their laws.,flag burning +worldwide several scientific key players and organizations have condemned the practice of homeopathy as absurd and irresponsible,homeopathy +atheism should be adopted as it will put an end to organized religions which have caused wars and deaths over the centuries.,atheism +judicial activism should be limited as judges should stick to their job and not try to grandstand on issues to gain popularity.,judicial activism +surrogacy allows couple to become complete families and provides a feeling of completion to a relationship,surrogacy +algorithmic trading makes up seventy percent of all trades worldwide and will be further refined as time goes on leading to a stronger stock market.,algorithmic trading +there is a possibility that an innocent person will be put to death.,capital punishment +austerity measures will increase the number of people living in poverty.,austerity regime +the olympic games give athletes a chance to compete in a peaceful competition that they wouldn't otherwise have.,the olympic games +social media is an outlet for bullying.,social media +we should not abandon the use of school uniform because with everyone wearing the same thing children cannot bully other children for how they are dressed,the use of school uniform +"pmcs should be banned as they exist only to profit from war, unrest and destruction. they are immoral",private military companies +"payday loans shouldn't be banned because it maybe the only way some people can get a lot of money in a short space of time, aslong as it's regulated fairly",payday loans +people need to be compensated appropriately for their work. abolishing intellectual property rights is outright theft from creators of original ideas.,intellectual property rights +economic sanctions can hurt other countries and it usually ends up hurting the poor citizens rather than the wealthy.,the use of economic sanctions +"if people believe that they will be happier after cosmetic surgery, they should not be prevented from seeking that happiness",cosmetic surgery +obesity is at epidemic levels. it effects everyone by overburdening medical providers and drives up everyone's insurance rates,fast food +religion causes nothing but disagreement and war,atheism +legalising prostitution could lead to better working conditions for women.,prostitution +children move frequently from foster home to foster home causing attachment problems and sociopathic behavior,foster care +"embryonic stem cell research could find cures for some of the most deadly diseases such as cancer and leukemia,.",embryonic stem cell research +telemarketing can be a useful tool to bring goods to the attention of people who would not otherwise access the information.,telemarketing +collectivism gives people something to work on as a team and builds relationships.,collectivism +the three-strikes laws helps stop crime,the three-strikes laws +embryonic stem cell research is immoral.,embryonic stem cell research +whaling should be banned as many are illegally slaughtered and some methods are inhumane,whaling +entrapment encourages people to try and get people to commit crimes which they might otherwise not have committed.,entrapment +"Jobs with high stakes based on coordination or reflexes, such as surgeons, are more dangerous for clients when done by older workers.",retirement +we should ban fast food because it is unhealthy and contributes to the obesity epidemic.,fast food +zoos help to protect endangered animals.,zoos +intelligence tests provide an important benchmark by which the success of certain establishments - such as schools - can be assessed.,intelligence tests +fast food is inherently unhealthy and is made with low quality ingredients which impacts on peoples health.,fast food +private military companies perform useful support roles in conflict zones around the world,private military companies +"we should ban factory farming, it is cruel and selfish to treat animals so badly just to eat them",factory farming +a woman should have the right to use her body however she wants to support herself.,prostitution +women in a polygamous marriage tend to become submissive for fear of being replaced.,polygamy +"because it protects the rights of the individual to live as they see fit, it promotes acceptance of the rights of all individuals within society, creating a more inclusive society.",libertarianism +libertarianism fosters a more equitable and efficient society for all,libertarianism +Uniforms give school children a feeling of being on the same team.,the use of school uniform +"vocational education provides valuable, lifelong skills that can be monetised and help with a flourishing economy.",vocational education +telemarketing can alert the general population about useful products and services.,telemarketing +payday lenders charge exorbitant interest rates which result in the borrower's financial situation getting much worse and the lenders prey on these desperate people,payday loans +we should not ban human cloning because it can possibly help with medical breakthroughs,human cloning +autonomous car development must continue so that we can get to the point of having less reckless drivers on the road.,the development of autonomous cars +we should ban the church of scientology because they promote abuse and the separation of families.,the church of scientology +We should prohibit flag burning as it is disrespectful to whichever nation's flag is being burned and only results in reprisals and ill feeling.,flag burning +assisted suicide is not only immoral but is also a form of murder and should be a criminal offence.,assisted suicide +"algorithmic trading cause massive stock market shifts and impacts on the economy, the practice should be banned",algorithmic trading +economic sanctions do help western countries to avoid the spread of terrorism.,the use of economic sanctions +We should abolish safe spaces because because they are used to silence legitimate viewpoints.,safe spaces +cannabis is a holistic and natural cure for cancer patients and should therefore be legalized,cannabis +fast food is useful for if you need a quick meal and do not have time to cook. it is up to individuals to monitor their overall diet.,fast food +we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens.,flag burning +"there is much to be learned from embryonic stem cell research, we should help however possible to make this happen",embryonic stem cell research +we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it is a gateway drug to things much worse like crack,cannabis +payday loans can wire people that need money fast the money they need,payday loans +we should not prohibit flag burning as it is a form of freedom of speech and that would violate constitutional rights.,flag burning +Private military companies provide flexible and cost effective solutions without committing unnecessary government expenditure on set up costs.,private military companies +this will lead to a decrease in violent gun deaths,the right to keep and bear arms +wearing a school uniform removes the risk of students wearing inappropriate clothing to school.,the use of school uniform +economic sanctions can be a good tool in the fight against repressive regimes.,the use of economic sanctions +minors who have disfigurements or permanent skin damage should be able to use cosmetic surgery to make them look and feel better.,cosmetic surgery for minors +young desperate women can easily be coerced into surrogacy without fully understanding the impact on their health,surrogacy +"missionary work puts too many people at risk. the missionaries are going into potentially dangerous situations, and in turn they are introducing western diseases to these populations",missionary work +factory farming is cruel to the animals and harms the enviornment around the farms and should be banned.,factory farming +we shouldn't ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it can help those with birth defects to look normal,cosmetic surgery for minors +factory farming causes inhumane treatment of animals and lots of environmental pollution.,factory farming +student loans is a help for those who do not have resources,student loans +the strongest people should be in combat regardless of their gender,women in combat +we should not have a zero-tolerance policy in our schools since the definitions of what constitutes bad behavior is subjective. each issue should be handled individually to be fair.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"many whales are endangered and incredibly intelligent animals, slaughtering them and often in such wasteful ways is immoral and cruel",whaling +it's a personal choice whether to change one's appearance and freedom of choice should be given to anyone wanting to modify their appearance.,cosmetic surgery +mandatory retirement amounts to age discrimination and can leave those who are forced to retire without the sense of purpose that work could bring.,retirement +subsidizing journalism will create biased reporting,journalism +economic sanctions raise the prices of goods for many consumers and many can't afford the higher priced goods.,the use of economic sanctions +"we need to remember we are talking about children not criminals, this policy is far too harsh and unnecessary. let children be children.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +nautropathy is detrimental to unknowing gullible people who think all illnesses can be cured through nature. science has shown that many times medical intervention is needed to cure an issue.,naturopathy +"Safe spaces at universities and colleges do not prepare its students for the post-graduate world, which means that they ultimately fail at their goal as an institution.",safe spaces +it is against nature and could upset the balance of the population.,sex selection +all guilty people should be punished and some criminals are simply impossible to rehabilitate and release.,capital punishment +nuclear weapons have the potential to destroy the whole planet. abolishing them would mean that the world is a much safer place.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +urbanization destroys nature by using large amounts of the water and land available.,fight urbanization +whaling is a form of employment in remote areas,whaling +fast food tends to be fattening and has little nutritional value. this can lead to obesity.,fast food +we should not ban factory farming because it is a source of food for people,factory farming +so many people already use cannabis that the only real difference legalizing would make would be that the profits could be taxed.,cannabis +zoos hold animals in cages when they should be free,zoos +"as long as the terms are clearly stated, people that don't usually have access to credit should be allowed to use this option if needed.",payday loans +there is less transparency and accountability when using private military companies.,private military companies +flag burning is basically a form of treason,flag burning +pride parades provide an opportunity for homophobic people to commit violence.,cancel pride parades +maximizing freedom should be our utmost priority and libertarianism is the best way to do that.,libertarianism +"Libertarianism decreases taxes, allowing people to have greater control over what they want to use their money on.",libertarianism +vocational education is just as important as college because there is a great need to blue collar workers,vocational education +targeted killing helps take out people who are a severe threat,targeted killing +three strike laws can put young people away for life for 3 small crimes,the three-strikes laws +"this ban will not work- it will only drive these surgeries underground, instead of providing these teens with professional surveillance and monitoring.",cosmetic surgery for minors +it`s cult and nothing positive there and such a should be banned and abolished.,the church of scientology +it is the right to the people to have legal representation and this would insure that all people have the right and the means.,the use of public defenders +"payday loans prey on the vulnerable members of society, charging ridiculously high interest rates and being responsible for many downward spirals into poverty.",payday loans +targeted killings allow for lower collateral damage when the target has proven to be a person of a severe threat to the lives of many.,targeted killing +"judges should be neutral and fact-driven when deciding a case, not basing their verdict on their personal beliefs.",judicial activism +"States have an obligation to their citizens to protect them, the existence of nuclear weapons anywhere poses an existential threat to citizens everywhere, which means every nation has an obligation to fight for abolition.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +banning human cloning is essential to stopping people from playing god.,human cloning +minors can't possibly have the knowledge to make a decision to have cosmetic surgery; the procedure should be banned for everyone who is not yet an adult.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"cannabis is not unlike cigarettes and alcohol; if used responsibly, it should not pose a problem.",cannabis +"Many students would be more interested in going to a vocational school to learn a trade than going through traditional primary or secondary school, and more interest is likely to lead to better skill development.",vocational education +homeschooling should be banned as the quality of education received at home is considerably less than what you would receive at a school.,homeschooling +"The blockade is nothing more than self defense on the part of the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ensuring that weapons don't enter an area prone to violence.",blockade of the gaza strip +"executives make a huge salary, so their total compensation should be limited in order to allow for better pay for the lower levels of employees in their organizations.",executive compensation +affirmative action is no longer necessary in modern society. society is much more equitable and fair to all persons than in history and society can self monitor and self adjust better than before.,affirmative action +embryonic stem cell research may help in the development of treatments for many serious medical conditions,embryonic stem cell research +intelligence tests can help show which areas someone excels in and show where they may need more help.,intelligence tests +homeopathic remedies are natural and less harsh than pharmacological treatments.,homeopathy +"school uniforms cause economic hardship on the parents, as not all families can afford a set of clothes specifically for school for each child",the use of school uniform +Three strikes laws don't distinguish between violent and non-violent felonies and often end up putting individuals away for a long time who don't pose a threat to society.,the three-strikes laws +we shouldn't end racial profiling because it can help predetermine which races are more likely to commit certain crimes so those races could be watched more closely to stop crimes before they happen,racial profiling +urbanization is causing more pollution and hurting the environment,fight urbanization +urbanization and having high concentration of people in these areas will cause and increase in crime.,fight urbanization +"entrapment can make ordinary people commit crimes that they wouldn't have otherwise committed, you could even be pressured into committing a crime by undercover police officers.",entrapment +the high interest rates on payday loans trap people into a spiral of debt from which they cannot escape,payday loans +we should end the use of economic sanctions because they rarely achieve their desired aims while causing unitended harm to large number of people,the use of economic sanctions +surrogacy might help an infertile married couple to have a desirable baby.,surrogacy +"human cloning will lead to scientific advancements that will save lives and as such, should not be banned",human cloning +embryonic stem cell research will lead to medical breakthroughs.,embryonic stem cell research +the three-strikes laws have resulted in our prisons being overcrowded with non-violent offenders,the three-strikes laws +the development and usage of autonomous cars only increases road safety as they have superior reaction time compared to humans.,the development of autonomous cars +economic sanctions only hurt the people of the country and doesn't effect those in power. therefore you are causing the suffering or normal people who don't have any control over the situation.,the use of economic sanctions +uniforms allow children to concentrate on learning and not fashion,the use of school uniform +social networks unite families and friends separated by great distances,social media +Minors should not be allowed to choose cosmetic surgery because their bodies are not even fully developed yet.,cosmetic surgery for minors +prisoners held here are often tortured illegally.,guantanamo bay detention camp +collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity,collectivism +"Collectivism opposes the Declaration of Independence, which states that every human being has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.",collectivism +the three strikes law can lead to a long sentence for minor crimes.,the three-strikes laws +"capital punishment is barbaric, ties up a lot of resources, and doesn't really act as a deterrent to major crimes.",capital punishment +we should ban targeted killing because it condones violence.,targeted killing +economic sanctions hurt the population of a country more than they do the governing infrastructure and could thus foster further tension rather than heal it.,the use of economic sanctions +freedom of religion is an important part of america,the church of scientology +"like drugs and alcohol, fast food is a choice, and we should not infringe on people's rights to make those choices.",fast food +if we subsidize embryonic stem cell research we will be able to find more cures and benefits to help those in need.,embryonic stem cell research +"for some people, they need a one-off loan to see them through the week, and payday loans provide this",payday loans +if one has their guardian's permission and they have been told the risks and it's medically necessary then a minor should be allowed to proceed,cosmetic surgery for minors +homeopathic remedies are not medically tested and verified as safe.,homeopathy +Many child actors end up being exploited by the studios and even their own management and families.,the use of child actors +collectivism reduces productivity from individuals as they have no incentive to do better.,collectivism +the first amendment protects speech which includes speech that we don't like. we should not restrict people's ability to say what they want as that is one step towards fascism.,holocaust denial +"foster care can provide a loving, caring place to live while more permanent housing is found",foster care +"everyone should vote, but voting turnout continues to decline. this would ensure everyone takes part in the democratic process.",compulsory voting +a zero tolerance approach is an excellent deterrent to prevent all types of unwanted behavior from bullying to carrying weapons to make schools a much safer place for everyone.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +entrapment is corrupt. it's destroys lives making ordinary people into criminals. it's coercive and unjust. it should never be allowed.,entrapment +mandatory retirement is unfair for those older in the workforce who are still valuable and actively want to continue contributing to the workforce,retirement +capital punishment would act as a deterrent for serious crimes.,capital punishment +we should allow people to choose their own treatment. banning naturopathy is government overreach.,naturopathy +a product that is going to put more impaired drivers on the road and increase traffic accidents and deaths should be never legalized!,cannabis +Collectivism provides equal opportunities for all members in the group.,collectivism +private military companies provide valuable services in areas that are not served by enough military personnel,private military companies +We should not legalize the organ trade as this will just monetize the transaction and people may feel they have to do live donations just to get some money.,organ trade +zoos help us preserve endangered species.,zoos +homeschooling is very helpful to children who have been bullied,homeschooling +each person has the right to express their opinion in the best way that seems,flag burning +they can help diagnose and treat learning disabilities and difficulties.,intelligence tests +television can make people less sociable and is a contributory factor in people living sedentary lifestyles,television +"we should have sensible limits on executive compensation, the wage gap between top executives and other workers is far too large. this disparity is unfair.",executive compensation +homeopathy can keep some people from getting life saving medications.,homeopathy +"to many, marriage is incredibly important and provides security and a family foundation",marriage +this has long been a criminal offence and should remain so. no one wants to see the rise of the far right again and this law helps keep that in check to a degree.,holocaust denial +Cosmetic surgery has helped people who were victims of horrific assaults repair their bodies and heal their minds.,cosmetic surgery +Subsidizing journalism means more resources at the disposal of journalists / news media companies. More resources leads to better-quality journalism overall.,journalism +the olympic games are no longer a fair contest because many athletes use performance enhancing drugs,the olympic games +sometimes cosmetic surgery is essential for minors that have undergone surgery for medical reasons or after accidents and denying them this would be wrong.,cosmetic surgery for minors +zoos are responsible for preserving hundreds of species that would otherwise be extinct.,zoos +telemarketing provides jobs and if you were really bothered by it you could easily block their number,telemarketing +nuclear weapons need to be abolished because their use will only end with multitudes of innocent people being hurt,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"if a person cannot and will not change, and would re-offend on release by killing others, then they should be stopped and should not be an expense to the taxpayer.",capital punishment +"these cells are unique in that they are undifferentiated, allowing them to be used in all parts of the body. this means they have the potential to cure hundreds of diseases",embryonic stem cell research +Legalizing organ trade encourages greater donor participation -- more organs donated means more lives saved.,organ trade +compulsory voting is against our right to freedom.,compulsory voting +surgeries are important for people who were in accidents or have birth defects and surgery can help transition them to a normal life.,cosmetic surgery +it could lead to donors trying to influence the content,wikipedia +embryonic stem cell research could define our future when it comes to finding cures.,embryonic stem cell research +we should not cancel pride parades because we all should have the freedom to be ourselves in not only our private lives but our public lives.,cancel pride parades +it keeps our children safe and prepares them for the real world after school (the police won't accept any excuses before arresting you so teachers and administrators shouldn't either).,zero-tolerance policy in schools +there are better ways of punishing criminals nowadays and some can be rehabilitated.,capital punishment +we should adopt atheism because you can live your life freely without the worry of being judged by god,atheism +capital punishment is doing to the criminal what they did and this is never going to be a deterrent for crime.,capital punishment +collectivism should be opposed because in something like this everyone looks out for everyone else and therefore responsible for them in a way,collectivism +people should be allowed to change their body in any way that makes them happy.,cosmetic surgery +gender-neutral language shouldn't be adopted because in writing consistency is sometimes hard to keep straight with those pronouns,gender-neutral language +"judges who rule based on their own personal and political beliefs usurp the power of our elected officials and are violating our constitutional rights,",judicial activism +there are too many rulings in this country that shows judges base their rulings based on personal opinion and not the facts. it's time we do something to limit judicial activism.,judicial activism +"the three strikes law deters repeat offenders from repeating their crimes because the fourth time, they will be punished more severely,",the three-strikes laws +"we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are still young and they are growing into their skin, it's still changing",cosmetic surgery for minors +there is a tremendous inequality in wages these days and many executives take such huge payoffs that the real working class people don't have enough left for them.,executive compensation +"we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools to make it clear that no amount of bullying, bad behavior, or insubordination will be tolerated so we can have safer schools.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +women shouldn’t be stopped from fighting based purely on their gender; instead tests should be carried out on everyone wanting to fight to ensure they meet the minimum standards.,women in combat +cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned because they are to young to make an informed life lasting decision.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"Capital punishment is nothing more than state violence directed towards a person in vengeance, making it morally wrong and an unjustified form of punishment.",capital punishment +we should legalize cannabis because it is nowhere near as harmful as cigarettes and alcohol and actually has health benefits,cannabis +wikipedia cannot be a trusted source and should not be supported.,wikipedia +"surgery, no matter how small, has the possibility for negative outcomes.",cosmetic surgery for minors +targeted killing in inhumane and against the law,targeted killing +"everybody should have the right to do what they choose to their own bodies, and naturopathy has its place, if only as a placebo.",naturopathy +urbanization contributes to pollution and overcrowding which also causes rents to rise that can displace a family that is already struggling to meet its needs.,fight urbanization +we should prohibit flag burning because it's insensitive and highly disrespectful,flag burning +"denying such a crime against humanity would let people do it again. this should never happen. so, it should be a criminal offense.",holocaust denial +social media helps companies to reach consumers in a more personalized way.,social media +telemarketers are annoying and relentless!,telemarketing +No national interest can justify human rights violations such as the death penalty,capital punishment +the three strikes law is filling our prisons with people who have not commited serious crimes.,the three-strikes laws +we should subsidize journalism because we need people to accurately and thoroughly cover events around the world. the government has historically aided journalism without bias.,journalism +surrogacy should be banned because the surrogate parent becomes attached to the child during the normal course of the pregnancy.,surrogacy +We should not abandon the use of school uniform as it helps students feel affinity to their school and eachother.,the use of school uniform +economic sanctions affect poor people more than governments,the use of economic sanctions +libertarianism allows for greater individual freedom,libertarianism +by subsidizing stay at home dads you are allowing them to form a bond with their child that they would never be able to have and still allow them enough money to supply their basic needs.,stay-at-home dads +Television should not be banned as for elderly and isolated people television is a window into the world whether it's just for entertainment or to gain knowledge.,television +surrogacy should be banned because it might be exploited and people may start selling women's wombs illegally. also adoption will continue to rise because no children are getting adopted in favor of surrogacy.,surrogacy +guns are much too dangerous and often get in the wrong hands,the right to keep and bear arms +"for some people the crimes committed are so horrendous that the perpetrator must never be allowed to spend time with decent people again, the only way to guarantee this is by capital punishment",capital punishment +wikipedia is a great form of information and subsidising it would enable more information to be entered and corrected.,wikipedia +marriage is one of the fundamental pillars to be able to form a family,marriage +the school uniform makes everyone equal and increases learning.,the use of school uniform +canceling the pride parades would only send a signal that lgbt groups are still to be seen as less important than others.,cancel pride parades +"the vow of celibacy should be abandoned, repressing human nature has led to abuse and desperation",the vow of celibacy +"anyone, regardless of their age, should be able to take the decision to alter their body by means of cosmetic surgery if they think they will look or feel better as a result of it.",cosmetic surgery for minors +we should adopt gender-neutral language because it will stop people from being offended from misidentifying them,gender-neutral language +flag burning is a form of free speech and should not be banned,flag burning +Subsidizing space exploration would only cause our country to go deeper in debt.,space exploration +algorithmic trading is another way for the finance industry to make even greater profits that are not passed on to society,algorithmic trading +prostitution is extremely dangerous and keeping it illegal is in the best interest of society.,prostitution +blockade of the gaza strip should not be ended as this may lead to increased fighting between israel and palestine.,blockade of the gaza strip +"Arab citizens in Israel do not support the blockade, making violence and anger in Israel more likely.",blockade of the gaza strip +autonomous cars are too unpredicatable and unproven.,the development of autonomous cars +telemarketing is an industry full of scams and fraud that can destroy people financially.,telemarketing +we should ban missionary work because pushing personal views on unwanted audiences is wrong.,missionary work +pride parades are important to the lgbtq community,cancel pride parades +knowledge is power and each new discovery can be applied to countless other things that can benefit our daily lives,space exploration +algorithmic trading gives traders an unfair advantage,algorithmic trading +"fast food, as with any other treat, is perfectly fine in moderation.",fast food +a zero-tolerance policy does not teach anything since it does not give a child the chance to correct the problem and show that they have learned a lesson.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"we should ban human cloning because people were not made to be cloned, we are all unique and individual for a reason.",human cloning +holocaust denial can cause hate crimes against jews,holocaust denial +some of the most repressive regimes in history have been based on atheism. these include the communist soviet union and nazi germany.,atheism +legalization of prostitution would allow regulation and provide safe environments,prostitution +affirmative action is a good way of ensuring minorities are given a fair chance at employment and education.,affirmative action +Naturopathy wastes the time of doctors by creating more patients with unnecessary conditions created by naturopathy.,naturopathy +Racial profiling is dangerous as too many innocent people are targeted just because of their race.,racial profiling +homeschooling is easier to customize to a child's learning and schedule needs.,homeschooling +"legalizing polygamy would be legitimizing the norm of women being seen as acquisitions, owned objects as a collection that represents a man's status",polygamy +journalism must be subsidized by democratic governments to combat fake news propagated by corporations who don't have people's best interests in mind,journalism +many senior citizens are victimized by telemarketing scams.,telemarketing +"telemarketers are disruptive to our daily lives, and they often try to con the elderly. they must be stopped.",telemarketing +foster care is often much more healthy for the child than living with adults or parents who are abusive and not fit to care for their own children,foster care +people should be able to wear whatever they want. a school uniform stunts students' creativity.,the use of school uniform +"Many people that are forced into retirement often do not have the means of supporting themselves financially, and so either turn to part time, low-wage work or welfare to sustain themselves.",retirement +capital punishment is a major way to deter crime.,capital punishment +holocaust denial is a form of hate speech and as such should be a criminal offence,holocaust denial +"nuclear weapons have the firepower to destroy the world many times over, for this reason they must be abolished.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +homeschooling means that the children involved are deprived of regular social contact with others of their own age,homeschooling +racial profiling violates a person's rights,racial profiling +whaling is bad for the environment and marine ecosystems,whaling +it is a good source of knowledge and entertainment,television +wikipedia should not be subsidized as it is not legislated and therefore is not a legitimate reference point. anyone can update wiki and so it should not be subsidized as a legitimate reference.,wikipedia +guantanamo is a human rights disaster and we cannot continue to support it.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"pride parades may help overcome prejudice and cultural barriers, they are what we need to start educating future generations.",cancel pride parades +"polygamy is harmful to women, and is merely an abusive exacerbation of global gender inequality, undeserving of legal status.",polygamy +we should legalize sex selection as it could stop or reduce abortions due to unwanted pregnancies because of the wrong sex,sex selection +this research is necessary to give hope to sufferers of devastating diseases that currently have no cure.,embryonic stem cell research +there are conditions where there is a functional impairment such as a deviated septum or cleft palate where surgery is necessary for functional and aesthetic reasons,cosmetic surgery for minors +a multi party system ensures that everyone’s viewpoint can be represented and taken into account rather than only a minority.,multi-party system +zoos can aid conservation by raising awareness of animals that are facing extinction and raising funds to support them in the wild.,zoos +an austerity regime would eliminate the national debt by directing money to where it really needs to go.,austerity regime +we should legalize polygamy because people should have the right to choose how many partners they want.,polygamy +fast food is a lucrative business and it is not right to attempt to take someone's livelihood away from them just because some people eat in an unhealthy way too often.,fast food +affirmative action is reverse discrimination,affirmative action +naturopathy is a bad science. no studies no scientist have backed this kind of disease-treatment and could only prolong people suffering,naturopathy +we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because we can learn so much from it.,embryonic stem cell research +wikipedia is a private foundation with plenty of money and donors -- the government does not need to provide it with any additional funding.,wikipedia +"as one of the most horrific events in human history, we cannot allow doubt to spread. by charging holocaust deniers with a criminal offense, we can help prevent another tragedy of genocide.",holocaust denial +"once they are ready they will save lives and free up time in an ever growing, busy world.",the development of autonomous cars +parents have the right to determine their childrens' upbringing.,homeschooling +Telemarketing is an effective marketing strategy for companies who do not have brick and mortar stores.,telemarketing +compulsory voting would ensure a larger turnout of voters which more provide a much more accurate representation of the population,compulsory voting +polygamy can destroy the centrality of the family. having too many mothers or fathers will become confusing to children and leave them insecure.,polygamy +homeschooling strips children of necessary socialization,homeschooling +we should ban it because many things happen there which is against human rights.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"Naturopathy has placebo affects that can help those who truly believe in it, offering hope and relief to many people who are currently suffering.",naturopathy +journalism should not be subsided as this would call into question whether the media are truly independent and would be a conflict of interest.,journalism +Naturopathic medicine is an exploitative industry that frequently makes unfounded claims about its effectiveness.,naturopathy +compulsory voting allows all citizens the chance to make a difference,compulsory voting +marriage is too ingrained in our culture to abandon.,marriage +telemarketing is a easy way for people to learn about services and products that they maybe unaware of,telemarketing +factory farming is a horrendous practice and should be banned. the animals live in deplorable conditions and then get killed before reaching old age.,factory farming +subsidizing journalism would encourage more people to go into the field.,journalism +homeschooling provides an opportunity to tailer the curriculum to the particular childs learning style. this may be particularly advantageous when individual learning needs require special consideration.,homeschooling +naturopathy is dangerous because its methods may not detect or heal diseases that can be found using modern medicine.,naturopathy +Innocent people may be wrongly convicted and executed.,capital punishment +people have a right to free speech so holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence,holocaust denial +Human cloning would provide a means of finding cures to many deadly diseases.,human cloning +"As people age they tend to commit less crimes, keeping individuals in jail for life only because of three-strikes laws is a waste of money and doesn't protect society.",the three-strikes laws +"blockade of the gaza strip eseentially creates an open-air prison for a group of displaced people. if it were to end, it would allow palestine to grow and develop.",blockade of the gaza strip +factory farming is inhumane and produces sub-standard food for humans.,factory farming +we should limit judicial activism because people making rulings on personal opinions instead of the law could set a bad president and other people may try to do the same crime if it is gotten away with,judicial activism +student loans should be subsidized as this allows those from marginalized or poorer sections of society to access good education,student loans +We should not adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools as children learn best when they are able to make and learn from mistakes without fear.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +embryonic stem cell research can find a cure for various diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended so that free movement of trade and people can be re-established and they can have a more normal life.,blockade of the gaza strip +people should have the right to choose what they want to do to their body.,cosmetic surgery +iq tests can help with student placement in the right classes to learn better.,intelligence tests +just because some people are overweight and unhealthy doesn't mean we need to ban fast food for everyone,fast food +zoos allow us to see animals we normally wouldn't and develop compassion for them. then we will be less likely to harm them in nature.,zoos +we should ban the use of child actors because they are exploited,the use of child actors +"affirmative action makes up for years of racism and gender stereotyping, it should be continued for this reason.",affirmative action +"sometimes after an accident or a birth defect, cosmetic surgery could bring about a better quality of life.",cosmetic surgery for minors +We should ban private military companies since our government should be in charge of the military so the rules can be consistent.,private military companies +there is nothing wrong with a family wanting a specific sex when they have a child. this should be supported and families should be helped in any way to achieve their desired result.,sex selection +vocational education is no more deserving of a subsidy than any other education. it's an option to be chosen not based on it being paid for.,vocational education +"for some people the option to access credit from a payday loan lender is a lifeline, it can be used responsibly for a short stop-gap to cover an unexpected expense",payday loans +"there are many situations where cosmetic surgery is a valuable solution for desperate people, cleft lips, burns victims, acid attack victims.",cosmetic surgery +foster care parents are only in it for the money. they don't care about the children so they arent invested in providing the loving and caring environment the children need.,foster care +placing pressure and fame upon someone so young as been shown to cause mental problems in later life.,the use of child actors +"telemarketing serves no purpose other than to annoy potential customers, and is a breach of data protection regulations.",telemarketing +"making this a criminal offence is against freedom of speech, people who are prosecuted and locked up for this offence would then become political prisoners in what would become an oppressive regime.",holocaust denial +"tywo party systems no longer reflect the growing diversity of political views, only a multi party system can do this.",multi-party system +mandatory retirement denigrates the experienced professional who has worked for years. we must end this practice because it undermines the economic and emotional stability of the individual,retirement +"libertarianism as a movement places value on freedom of choice and individual expression, values which have been lost in today's dictatorial societies.",libertarianism +the three-strikes law is effective in reducing repeat crimes.,the three-strikes laws +we should abolish zoos as they are keeping animals in unnatural environments for the entertainment of humans,zoos +space exploration is a costly luxury that is no longer needed by our country. it has produced no scientific discoveries and out funds can be better spent elsewhere.,space exploration +it is unjust and discriminates against minorities,the three-strikes laws +libertarianism is near anarchy with no support for our most vulnerable members of society.,libertarianism +"Subsidizing student loans encourages an education and, thus, a long term goal of a positive economy and society when people are financially independent.",student loans +zero tolerance policy in schools would help kids behave better,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"human cloning is playing god with unknown medical consequences, with unproven scientific value.",human cloning +the olympic games offer a friendly competition meeting where the best athletes around the world can come together to celebrate the best of human physical achievement.,the olympic games +people have free will to choose what food to eat even knowing the dangers so banning any food is not the solution.,fast food +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools to avoid students acting badly and when they do breaks the rules they can learn from their mistakes,zero-tolerance policy in schools +The death penalty perpetuates the cycle of violence.,capital punishment +"intelligence tests offer many benefits, especially when placing children and young adults into appropriate level classes.",intelligence tests +The Olympic Games must be abolished because there is a lot of corruption in the countries with the organizations,the olympic games +minors should be free to improve their looks if it helps their self-esteem,cosmetic surgery for minors +"child actors lose their childhood by working at such a young age, growing up in a stressful, toxic environment, instead of a loving family.",the use of child actors +abolishing the right to keep and bear arms will remove a lot of guns off the street and keep people safer.,the right to keep and bear arms +we should subsidize stay at home dad's because it would allow men to take a more active role in child rearing and be present for their kids.,stay-at-home dads +"The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because it has kept food and medicine away from the people in Gaza, without disarming Hamas.",blockade of the gaza strip +"multi party systems lead to confusion for voters and also lead to time being wasted by governments with infighting and negotiation between members of coalitions, elections are more frequent and costly too.",multi-party system +you can not tell a person how they should or should not believe and making holocaust denial a criminal offense is an unnecessary intrusion.,holocaust denial +sex selection can lead to an over abundance of a favored gender in society,sex selection +we should not legalize sex selection because it might cause an unbalanced society.,sex selection +while it is terrible to deny what happened during the holocaust everyone is entitled to their opinions.,holocaust denial +lower taxes and more freedom from big government would be the result if we adopted libertarianism.,libertarianism +"Algorithmic trading can be manipulated to artificially alter the price by a competitor, harming anyone who uses algorithmic trading.",algorithmic trading +Entrapment should not be legalized because it leads to over-policing of certain neighborhoods at the expense of others.,entrapment +minors are not mature enough to make responsible decisions,cosmetic surgery for minors +we should be able to use cannabis legally for people who need it for aiding their pain,cannabis +without private military companies the army wouldn’t be able to provide enough personnel every day in crisis environments and therefore its essential they remain.,private military companies +factory farming increases the incidence of food borne illness,factory farming +"people should be given a choice whether they would like to vote or not, it would be undemocratic to not give the people a choice.",compulsory voting +whaling is causing serious damage to marine ecosystems and bringing mammals to the brink of extinction,whaling +entrapment could lead to people being charged with crimes that they wouldn't have committed if the opportunity wasn't presented to them and should therefore not be legalized,entrapment +The Olympic games provides jobs and is a boost for the economy in the host country.,the olympic games +subsidies for vocational education help send the message that it is a valid and important career path for those who don't benefit from more academic studies,vocational education +a public defender shouldn't be mandatory because we don't have enough money to provide lawyers for everyone. some crimes are simply cut and dry and there is no need for the criminal to be defended,the use of public defenders +each person has the right to an opinion even if it is not supported by history and documents. this does not mean they are doing anything illegal,holocaust denial +we should not ban algorithmic trading because any tool that can help us to trade successfully is a valid too.,algorithmic trading +ending mandatory retirement would keep the older generations in employment rather than relying on welfare.,retirement +the uses of technology for the selection of the sex of children will help to balance the sex of the population,sex selection +the right to keep and bear arms should be abolished to get weapons out of the hands of psychopaths and reduce the number of mass shootings.,the right to keep and bear arms +we should end mandatory retirement because a person should be able to work for as long as they wish as long as they do not pose as a safety threat to those around them.,retirement +"each offence should be taken on merit, it is unfair to use past offences to determine the punishment for a current offence, the current punishment should only reflect the current crime",the three-strikes laws +"there is no logical reason to ban the use of child actors, they have protections so they are not overworked.",the use of child actors +prostitution should be legalized because we waste valuable law enforcement resources on this activity and it would be better spent on violent crime.,prostitution +polygamy can be harmful for children since they would grow up in an abnormal environment,polygamy +cannabis use has been linked to mental problems in youth and shouldn't be legalized.,cannabis +we should not end affirmative action as it promotes the education and employment of members of groups that are known to have previously suffered from discrimination and helps to end inequality.,affirmative action +we should not close guantanamo bay detention camp as we desperately need a facility to hold the worst of the worst criminals.,guantanamo bay detention camp +we should subsidize wikipedia so that it can hire good people that keep improving the site and the information it provides,wikipedia +closing guantanamo bay detection camp could allow extreme criminals to not receive just punishment and for us not to find out needed information through interrogation.,guantanamo bay detention camp +The three strikes law is an effective deterrent to all but the most hardened criminals and should be maintained to stop the development of career criminals especially amongst the youth.,the three-strikes laws +Prostitution is a form of violence against women. It should not be condoned by the state by legalizing it.,prostitution +the blockade of the gaza strip is causing over a million people to go hungry for no reason.,blockade of the gaza strip +We should not abolish the Olympic Games as they are viewed as the pinnacle of success for many athletes around the world.,the olympic games +zero-tolerance policies are too far-reaching and punish too harshly minor infractions.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +Foster homes go through intensive qualification processes to ensure that the home will provide a stable and safe environment for the foster child.,foster care +"social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends for everywhere, it allows you to meet like minded people and to develop new hobbies and interests with help from others wherever they are in the world.",social media +"missionaries help the less fortunate in third world countries, such as setting up schools and clinics.",missionary work +urbanization causes crowding and unsanitary conditions.,fight urbanization +"school prayer provides spirituality, uplifting those that participate and encourages tradition and faith.",school prayer +"it's a convenient and quick food option for those who lacks time and money. although it doesn't equals home cooked meals, it's nutritious and cheap and enables anybody from rich to poor to get something to eat",fast food +affirmative action is just discrimination in the reverse and it should be stopped.,affirmative action +adopting an austerity regime would reduce government debt.,austerity regime +we shouldn't be afraid to develop cars autonomously. there are tremendous benefits to safety and productivity due to people not having to drive.,the development of autonomous cars +"for many, eating factory farmed food, is the only way they can afford to eat meat so to ban it would limit the food types poorer people could eat.",factory farming +autonomous cars will be a big help to the elderly and disabled.,the development of autonomous cars +"flag burning is a form of expression, so a ban would be unconstitutional.",flag burning +mandatory retirement is discrimination against older people who may still have something of value to contribute to society.,retirement +"Making Holocaust denial a criminal offense will force deniers underground, and their activity will be hard to monitor.",holocaust denial +Breeding programs in zoos are saving many animals from extinction. Without these programs in zoos we would be losing losing many more species from the world.,zoos +many believe that whaling is still necessary for scientific purposes,whaling +with the increase in violence each person deserves the right to defend themselves so we need to keep the right to keep and bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms +mandating the use of public defenders will ensure that all defendents are treated equally and not more favourably for those who can afford the best lawyers,the use of public defenders +Factory farming is incredibly cruel on sentient animals and should be banned immediately.,factory farming +the three-strikes laws can keep some people from having a chance to get out and reform themselves.,the three-strikes laws +"not all fast food is unhealthy, and it is very convenient for people on the go so it shouldn’t be banned.",fast food +the olympic games are an important event to bring countries together and to inspire the world.,the olympic games +basing decisions based on a personal opinion is unfair in all cases,judicial activism +"an austerity regime is a necessary remedity for decades of economic profligacy, and is an essential medicine to stop global collapse.",austerity regime +telemarketing takes advantage of older people who may not realise some of these marketing calls are scams.,telemarketing +we think wikipedia is important but should not be subsidized. wikipedia asks for funding every year from it's users and that is fine. the government has more important things to subsidize.,wikipedia +the olympic games are too expensive to host.,the olympic games +racial profiling is an excuse used to harrass innocent people,racial profiling +if you legalize the organ trade it could end up exploiting the poor and desperate,organ trade +intelligence tests do not take into account other talents or abilities and can therefore label people in a way that can harm their future,intelligence tests +economic sanctions have no effect on policies but instead hurt the poor,the use of economic sanctions +naturopathy has aided many types of ailments for centuries in a safe and non chemical method.,naturopathy +"too many people have been executed with false or inadequate evidence of guilt, or because they have mental health issues.",capital punishment +we should not ban human cloning since research into it may lead to important medical breakthroughs such as the ability to generate organs for transpant,human cloning +"Two-party systems ignore alternative views. In a multi-party system, debate and diverse views are encouraged.",multi-party system +a person's opinions are the beliefs of that individual and the freedom of one's thoughts should not be infringed upon.,holocaust denial +Wikipedia is the world's largest online repository of knowledge and should be supported by public dollars to continue its mission.,wikipedia +"surgery can be dangerous and must never be undertaken without a medical need, minors also do not need to be told there is something wrong about them that needs fixing.",cosmetic surgery for minors +collectivism inhibits freedom of expression and puts the larger group in preference to the self. this system is open to abuse and can allow censorship and fascism to fester.,collectivism +we should abolish intellectual property rights because it makes it more difficult for people to invent and lay claims to new ideas.,intellectual property rights +"capital punishment may help deal with the increase of terrorism threats and attacks,",capital punishment +"government subsidies open the door to government control, this would potentially ruin the impartiality of wikipedia",wikipedia +there are more safe guards than ever before in the hollywood industry to keep children safe while acting.,the use of child actors +We should subsidize vocational education because there is a shortage of tradesmen and women.,vocational education +foster care provides a stable and caring environment for children who cannot safely continue to live in their family home,foster care +this would enable even further exploration into unknown universes and discoveries we could not have previously imagined if there were more money via subsidies to space exploration projects.,space exploration +Television keeps people informed on what is going on around the world.,television +judges should not let their biases come into play when making judicial decisions; they should adhere to a strict interpretation of the constitution.,judicial activism +as people are living longer mandatory retirement is forcing those who can still positively contribute to the workforce to be sidelined,retirement +embryonic stem cell research is unethical and immoral.,embryonic stem cell research +we should legalize organ trade because it would stop shady dealings on the black market and make it a more safe and regulated industry for people who truly need new organs.,organ trade +We should not cancel pride parades as they provide a great focal point to celebrate and help others to understand the diversity of society.,cancel pride parades +social media can be incredibly addicting and cause depression based on popularity contests. we shouldn't use it so much because it can cause suicide and cyber bullying.,social media +"Entrapment should be legalized in order to specifically go after people who target children or other vulnerable groups, who would be hard to catch otherwise.",entrapment +allowing private companies to make equipment and support the military gives outsiders too much knowledge of the inner workings of the military and puts them at risk.,private military companies +payday loans offer a last resort to the economically marginalized.,payday loans +we should legalize cannabis so doctors can use it for medical purposes and help a lot of people that are sick,cannabis +Homeopathic treatment can worsen the condition of the individual and can pose risks and danger to his life,homeopathy +legalizing organ trade has the potential to save many lives,organ trade +"clerical celibacy is not a divine command, sex is a natural instinct and being forced to suppress it brings more harm than good",the vow of celibacy +factory farming crams animals into small spaces giving them little room to move around. it is inhumane.,factory farming +compulsory voting would promote the general public to take responsibility in choosing their elected officials.,compulsory voting +"when everyone dresses similarly, emphasis is placed more on learning than on how everyone looks",the use of school uniform +since suicide is illegal then anyone who assists it is also committing an illegal act,assisted suicide +this system is so unfair as people who commit one big crime can end up serving less time than those who commit three small crimes.,the three-strikes laws +"after the third time, it can be assumed that the person will not change and continue in the same behavior.",the three-strikes laws +telemarketing is intrusive an irritation and should therefore be banned,telemarketing +zoos are vital for research into species and preventing their extinction and should therefore not be banned.,zoos +sometimes entrapment is the only viable way to capture a known criminal and hence should be allowed.,entrapment +"some people feel very vulnerable, a safe space gives them security.",safe spaces +the use of pulic defenders places a large drain of already strained government finances.,the use of public defenders +"We should legalize the organ trade so that it can be taxed and regulated, rather than be run by organized criminals.",organ trade +holocaust denial may be abhorrent but it is free thought which can not be punishable without action.,holocaust denial +"school uniforms are an expense that many families can't afford. there are plenty of ways to get very cheap clothing, but discounted uniforms are more difficult to obtain.",the use of school uniform +we should abolish zoos because it is cruel to cage up animals like that in one area and is not their natural habitat and essentially treat them like pets.,zoos +student loans should be subsidized so that children from poorer backgrounds have an equal chance of receiving a higher education as better off children.,student loans +algorithmic trading can be rigged to benefit those who have the most money to gain,algorithmic trading +homeschooling can be tailored to individual needs of children.,homeschooling +targeted killing allows for the killing of a high value target with little risk to our side,targeted killing +"compulsory voting would be beneficial because more people would take an interest in politics, creating a more fair representation in government.",compulsory voting +legalizing organ trade would alleviate the shortage of organ donations that the medical system constantly faces.,organ trade +"legalizing prostitution makes it safer and also means the services are taxed, generating more revenue.",prostitution +"some minors, such as those involved in accidents, need cosmetic surgery.",cosmetic surgery for minors +The existence of Guantanamo Bay ensures global security.,guantanamo bay detention camp +targeted killing is a barbaric practice that turns our soldiers into mere assassins.,targeted killing +zoos provide an educational opportunity for all ages.,zoos +"whaling is an important part of japan's economy, banning it would cause many people to be unemployed",whaling +the blockade of the gaza strip helps maintain the security of israel,blockade of the gaza strip +"if a child is born with congenital defects, then cosmetic surgery can help them to lead a normal life.",cosmetic surgery for minors +we should not do this because other countries like china already did and it caused an epidemic where there is a huge imbalance of males to females which disrupts the population,sex selection +foster care is open to abuse by predators,foster care +we don't subsidize stay at home moms so we whouldn't subsidize stay at home dads.,stay-at-home dads +"Economic sanctions are unfair for the counties involved, as they affect both sides badly.",the use of economic sanctions +telemarketing companies use fake numbers and constantly call people and generally rip people off if they can.,telemarketing +"social media risk to diminish the value of friendship, by presenting friendship only with its utility meaning",social media +private military companies only exist to continue and profit from warfare. their operations are immoral and unlawful.,private military companies +"polygamy is a choice and can also be a religious. by denying people the ability to marry multiple people, you are infringing on the right of choice.",polygamy +payday loans prey on the poor and are usually taken out by the people who can least afford them.,payday loans +"Collectivism is the most principally justified form of governance, as a just government requires the consent of the populace, and collectivism strives to place the populace over any special interests or individuals.",collectivism +"Labeling someone as ""gifted"" or ""learning disabled"" can have harmful effects on self-esteem. Those labeled ""gifted"" may think they're better than others, while those labeled ""learning disabled"" may have low self-esteem.",intelligence tests +a zero-tolerance policy is not a viable solution in schools and should not be adopted as there may be a special circumstance surrounding the incident and may unfairly punish a student.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"We should not fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they allow smaller countries like Pakistan to deter larger, stronger neighbors like India from invading them.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +autonomous cars are the only way to ensure that people who don't have access to transportation or the ability to drive will be able to still get around.,the development of autonomous cars +the olympic games is now redundant as a sporting competition because there are so many professional competitions for sports.,the olympic games +"Foster Care system is poorly supervised, thus exposing children to mistreatment and abuse.",foster care +Intelligence tests are dangerous when the results are shared with children who develop warped views of themselves based on the results.,intelligence tests +"payday loans are predatory: they stick borrowers in a never-ending cycle of debt, caused by the insanely high interest rates.",payday loans +cannabis has not been shown to be addictive and has many medicinal uses,cannabis +the blockade of the gaza strip helps keep israeli citizens safe from terrorist attack,blockade of the gaza strip +"naturopathy has no basis in scientific fact, and could actually end up harming your health.",naturopathy +making public defenders mandatory would level the field for everyone.,the use of public defenders +we need to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because if a nuclear war starts then it will leave the earth uninhabitable and it would be the end of mankind.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +the olympic games have become nothing more than another commercial event. it's no longer relevant and should be done away with.,the olympic games +they provide free legal representation and enable poor people to have a representation in court,the use of public defenders +foster care brings love and warmth to children who really need it and to give them a chance to have a normal family,foster care +we shouldnt legalize cannabis like any drug its addictive and can be abused and affect the senses,cannabis +the vow of celibacy allows priests to remain 100% focused on their congregation and to not be distracted by partners or children or other family matters,the vow of celibacy +"marriage is the bedrock of society that allows for it's continuation and abandonment could cause the collapse of cohesion, normative agreement and morality for civilization.",marriage +Many people who are unable to leave home due to disability or illness rely on television as their only link to the outside world and find it essential.,television +the blockade keeps the weapons out and provides protection for the region,blockade of the gaza strip +"whaling is inhumane and also contributes to the dwindling number of whales in existence, who need protection rather than hunted.",whaling +factory farming creates health hazards and leads to an increase in pollution. overall it is bad for the environment,factory farming +a multiparty system is more representative of the will of the people,multi-party system +Zero tolerance policies lack nuance and do not allow teachers enough freedom to find a punishment that is appropriate for the students involved and the circumstances.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +cosmetic surgery has no third party harms and people have the right to do whatever they wish to their bodies and appearance.,cosmetic surgery +zoos are a fantastic way to allow people to see animals that they normally never would. they also allow the animals to live in a safe environment. if anything we should have more zoos.,zoos +economic sanctions affect the workers of the sanctioned countries and not the leaders,the use of economic sanctions +foster care provides a way to remove children from abusive homes,foster care +we should limit executive compensation because too much compensation promotes bad business practices and focuses on money instead of product or services offered.,executive compensation +homeschooling does not provide the necessary social structure that children need.,homeschooling +"journalism and free expression of information and exchange of ideas is a basic human right, and subsidizing this would improve its quality and reach.",journalism +people are taking on far too much debt just to have a few bucks before they get paid. they are being taken advantage of and being ripped off. we should ban these payday loans for good.,payday loans +several people have been found not guilty after they had already been put to death.,capital punishment +the church of scientology should be banned as it is a charlatan religion that controls and manipulates those who are vulnerable,the church of scientology +we should allow naturopathy to continue as it provides treatments that at less harmful to the body compared to the man made chemicals.,naturopathy +payday loans are necessary for some people who have an immediate desperate need for cash.,payday loans +some zoos are actually sanctuaries saving some animal breeds from becoming extinct.,zoos +marriage has important religious groundings and we should not forbid people from following and adhering to their faith.,marriage +whatever it takes to catch a criminal is a good thing. the end result of getting dangerous people off of the streets is all that matters.,entrapment +student loans take many years to pay off and if we don't subsidize there will be less students willing to go to college.,student loans +we should ban fast food as it has been shown to be a trigger for many health issues we now face in this country.,fast food +"intelligence tests can label children as inferior at an early age, damaging confidence and encouraging limitations on their future.",intelligence tests +we should not ban algorithmic trading because it allows orders to start in the manufacturing process and allows for smooth feed to the product line.,algorithmic trading +Television is an out-dated form of entertainment long left behind by technology that uses the internet to provide cutting edge entertainment,television +foster care provides a family atmosphere for children who have no where to go.,foster care +intelligence tests are a useful way of identifying children who need extra help and support for their education,intelligence tests +"homeopathic medicine contains no active ingredient so cannot cure illness, people using this instead of conventional medicine are likely to become more ill.",homeopathy +"we should not legalize cannabis, it is a gateway drug and causes psychosis and paranoia",cannabis +capital punishment has been proven ineffective in reducing crime rates.,capital punishment +factory farming should be banned because of the poor animal welfare standards used and the damage to the environment that it causes,factory farming +we should subsidize vocational education because in today's world a skill is very valuable and providing funding to students would be beneficial to mankind.,vocational education +the church of scientology is a corrupt organization that preaches extreme values and is detrimental to society.,the church of scientology +most foster families are good and provide a safe environment.,foster care +foster care provides temporary shelter for children who would otherwise be on the streets.,foster care +"a multi-party system would improve the democratic process by giving more traditionally marginalised views representation, and therefore improve peoples' motivation for voting.",multi-party system +we should ban whaling because whales will be become an endangered species in the future and the method of killing is often cruel.,whaling +subsidizing embryonic stem cell research can improve the quality of the research and lead to more developments in cures.,embryonic stem cell research +creators need intellectual property rights so that can get paid for what they create.,intellectual property rights +austere measures are necessary to get the national debt under control.,austerity regime +whaling is cruel and unnecessary leading to upsetting the delicate ecobalance of the oceans.,whaling +"urbanization is essential in enabling economic progress, and in the ultimate eradication of poverty in developing countries.",fight urbanization +prayer in schools encourages brotherhood among students and creates more positive relationships between them,school prayer +executive compensation increases costs and decreases benefits that other employees might receive.,executive compensation +collectivism provides no incentive for gainful employment and leads to a lazy society.,collectivism +social media can help connect people with others like themselves.,social media +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms to lessen the chances of mass murders and school shootings.,the right to keep and bear arms +autonomous cars can never be programmed well enough to foresee circumstances that humans can.,the development of autonomous cars +fast food is quick and convenient and relatively cheap for those who do not have their own cooking facilities but want a hot meal.,fast food +school uniforms allow children to attend school without peer pressure on clothing.,the use of school uniform +organized school prayer is directly in conflict with the constitutional protections of freedom of religion,school prayer +we should end affirmative action. it is unfair to punish someone who doesn't get into a school because their spot was taken by someone less qualified but more underprivileged.,affirmative action +school uniform stops students from being bullied for their clothing,the use of school uniform +parents and other home schoolers are not as equipped as regular teachers and schools to educate students.,homeschooling +"collectivism chooses one group over the other, leaving those left out vulnerable.",collectivism +social media allows people to communicate frequently and quickly without having to wait for snail mail.,social media +fast food contains ridiculous amounts of harmful ingredients,fast food +"cleaner air, possibly less accidents, easier for the disabled and others who may not be able to drive for medical or other reasons to get around.",the development of autonomous cars +flag burning is freedom of speech and should not be prohibited.,flag burning +minors are still growing both physically and emotionally and are not at an age where they can fully understand the impact of cosmetic surgery and can result in a worse self-esteem situation.,cosmetic surgery for minors +zoos take animals from their natural habitats for profit,zoos +minors cannot possibly understand the possible complications of cosmetic surgery.,cosmetic surgery for minors +gender-neutral language should not be adopted as it will cause resentment among those who strongly identify with either their birth or adopted sex,gender-neutral language +"urbanization allows people easier access to jobs, transportation and health care providers.",fight urbanization +the vow of celibacy can make a person retain purity and avoid distractions.,the vow of celibacy +cannabis is proven to have medical benefits,cannabis +the blockade of the gaza strip is an effective tool to assure israel's autonomy.,blockade of the gaza strip +Television has become just a means of mindless entertainment for young children.,television +social media is hurting the most vulnerable who cannot alway see through other's bad intentions.,social media +missionary work often places individuals in dangerous environments and situations,missionary work +if a minor is involved in an accident they shouldn’t be denied cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence afterwards.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the blockade of the gaza strip is needed to keep the peace,blockade of the gaza strip +"We should not adopt an austerity regime because government spending drives economic growth, which will inflate away the debt.",austerity regime +"zoos serve to educate people about animals, and take care of animals that otherwise could not survive in the wild.",zoos +marriage helps to ensure the both parties and their children receive the support that is needed in life.,marriage +Factory farming results in horrendous cruelty to the annimals involved and requires giving massive amounts of antibiotics impacting on human health because of poor hygienic practices.,factory farming +"Some fast food restaurants offer healthy alternatives and provide a quick , nutritious meal on-the-go.",fast food +women shouldn’t be prevented from fighting just based on their gender. this is sexist and discriminatory.,women in combat +"burn victims, even minors, can benefit from cosmetic surgery.",cosmetic surgery for minors +we should not adopt atheism as the this is removing peoples right to their own beliefs and religious freedom,atheism +prostitution is harmful and degrading to women and by legalizing it you are only reinforcing the stereotypes that already exist,prostitution +targeted killing can help remove terrorist and other similar threats without having to involve large numbers of people. targeted killing can reduce casualties and provide a better outcome than all out war.,targeted killing +Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population.,compulsory voting +surrogacy may be the only route for infertile couples and homosexual males to become parents,surrogacy +through stem cell research we could find a cure for many diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +we should ban fast food because it is essentially just making obesity the most convenient lifestyle,fast food +algorithmic trading can cause rapid fluctuations in the stock market that are far beyond human control and no safeguards are implemented to stop them as well as giving unfair advantage to large-scale traders.,algorithmic trading +it does provide the benefit of more affordable food,factory farming +we should not adopt gender-neutral language because the majority of people do identify with a gender and want to be addressed as such.,gender-neutral language +there is little evidence that homeopathy is effective,homeopathy +foster care provides a safe home for children in need.,foster care +organ trade should not be legal because the rich would have an unfair advantage and people would stop donating using legitimate ways,organ trade +public defenders should be mandatory because it puts everybody on the same playing level,the use of public defenders +we should not abolish intellectual property rights because it protects the income of people such as writers and artists.,intellectual property rights +they allow students to be sorted and taught at their own level.,intelligence tests +economic sanctions are an effective way to signify that human rights abuses will not be tolerated.,the use of economic sanctions +safe spaces only makes people think they can get away with anything.,safe spaces +"Intelligence tests are far cheaper than other types of education which take longer to create and grade, providing more resources for other parts of the educational system.",intelligence tests +studies have shown that social media geared towards young people have caused suicide to go up.,social media +"it is important the gender discrimination is eradicated, gender-neutral language would help with this",gender-neutral language +missionary work provides help and guidance to those who might not otherwise receive help.,missionary work +we should subsidize journalism because it is essential that we have access to news and events around the world. without journalism there will be massive corruption and less intelligence.,journalism +"executive compensation packages are necessary to attract the best qualified people into a company - it is simply market economics, supply and demand.",executive compensation +cosmetic surgery for minor should be allowed because some people need a correction to help them feel better about themselves.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"social media allow long-lost family members to reconnect and communicate with other, for free, and irrespective of the physical distances involved.",social media +"subsidizing students via the loans process enables a greater diversity of students froma greater range of economic and social backgrounds to pursue education, for long term national benefit.",student loans +Subsidizing journalism is strong government signaling that the state values free speech and free information.,journalism +minors have injuries like burns that require plastic surgery.,cosmetic surgery for minors +pride parades are a safe place for like minded people to gather and support each other.,cancel pride parades +"embryonic stem cell research can be used to grow organs in a lab, which can save many lives.",embryonic stem cell research +We should not prohibit flag burning as it is a victimless activity and merely reflects people's freedom of expression.,flag burning +Racial profiling wastes money and resources when it targets the wrong suspect.,racial profiling +"targeted killing saves lives. it reduces our boots on the ground, protecting more of our soldiers and lessens civilian casualties because there's not active war zones full of combact and soldiers.",targeted killing +"the country in huge debt already, this is not the right time to subsidize some fantasy space exploration.",space exploration +"we should abolish the three-strikes law because the definition of a previous violent offense could be arbitrary and prisons need to be places for rehabilitation, not excessive punishment.",the three-strikes laws +"affirmative action is damaging to minorities, since it make the implicit suggestion that they are unable to succeed in life by their own hand.",affirmative action +"urbanization is more efficient and ""green"" due to a more organized and proximitous infrastructure.",fight urbanization +legalizing the selection of sex goes against the moral and natural principles of society,sex selection +surrogacy can cause many legal complications,surrogacy +we should abolish capital punishment because it is inhumane,capital punishment +Polygamy is emotionally damaging to the person who is just one spouse out of many.,polygamy +"autonomous cars are the future for safety, no more accidents because people are sleepy, drunk or ill, the cars always work on pure machine logic and are not influenced by emotions or external factors",the development of autonomous cars +it costs far too much and takes too much time for it to be of use and we have far more pressing matters that our money could fund.,space exploration +"this site runs perfectly fine on donations, taxpayers do not need to be stuck with the bill.",wikipedia +mandatory retirement helps younger workers get jobs,retirement +embryonic stem cell research is making headway on curing cancer.,embryonic stem cell research +people can choose to believe what they wish. denying it happened is not a crime.,holocaust denial +homeschooling creates similar if not better outcomes than traditional school,homeschooling +everyone should have the right to do what they wish to their own bodies,cosmetic surgery +"child actors are supervised constantly, are well taken care of, and have on-site tutors so that they don't fall behind in school.",the use of child actors +"Even if nations were able to survive a nuclear war, they resulting nuclear fallout and climate change would likely make life on Earth difficult for centuries to come, dooming future generations.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +a multi-party system would allow more people to have their ideas represented.,multi-party system +polygamy shouldn't be legalized because it can lead to gender inequality,polygamy +cannabis has been shown to have health benefits so should at least be allowed medically,cannabis +"fast food is part of our culture and it cannot be banned, there is no real harm in it",fast food +"collectivism aims to work toward what is good for all rather than a single person or group, this means a better society for everyone",collectivism +"people should have the right to do whatever they want with their own bodies, including using them to make money.",prostitution +"cosmetic surgery is a choice between a doctor and a patient, and laws should not be made that infringe on those choices.",cosmetic surgery +foster care brings more harm that good because many people are only in it for the paychecks and don't really care about the children.,foster care +"flag burning is a sign of protest, which is covered by the constitution and should not be prohibited so as not to violate one's constitutional rights.",flag burning +homeopathy can provide relief in the form of the placebo effect,homeopathy +adopting libertarianism would be good for people to protect their rights and property,libertarianism +public defenders should be mandatory because it will give both sides a fair trial,the use of public defenders +the death penalty can function as a deterrant,capital punishment +people from the lgbtq community should be able to celebrate with a parade just like everyone else! equal rights should be more important than intolerant people.,cancel pride parades +whales are in danger of being over fished and endangered.,whaling +capital punishment is an unfair attempt to the sanctity of life. no offender merits this kind of sentencing,capital punishment +we should ban naturopathy because people will die if they don't go to the doctor. it is not fair that people are being misled about cures for ailments.,naturopathy +compulsory voting will eliminate voter suppression which is a big problem in this country,compulsory voting +"we should ban telemarketing since most would agree it is unwanted solicitation. if i am in the market for an item or service, i will contact the company. they should not be contacting me.",telemarketing +judicial activism allows for a check on decrees made by one branch of the government that may think that drastic action is needed for every situation.,judicial activism +sometimes racial profiling alerts us to a possible danger that otherwise would not have been noticed.,racial profiling +"for some children, it allows them a proper family environment to grow in",foster care +Private military companies have their bottom line as a priority rather than the safety of the country.,private military companies +everyone should be able to have the exact same representation in court as it allows for a fairer trial. therefore making public defenders mandatory starts each side out on a even playing field.,the use of public defenders +"Foster care give a child an opportunity for change, happiness and growth",foster care +each individual may be able to freely express themselves against the system without hurting another individual. freedom of expression should not be prohibited in any way,flag burning +We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms as the increase in murders is only possible since so many people have access to weapons.,the right to keep and bear arms +"intellectual property rights should not be legally enforced, because anyone who creates intellectual property has the obligation to share that creation with the world in order to help educate or edify others.",intellectual property rights +A multi-party system will make it so that everyone in the country is represented well.,multi-party system +prostitution can spread disease and hurt the lives of a spouse. people should not try to make a profit to satisfy another's needs. it is a crime that cen lead to more serious crimes.,prostitution +"fast food is a major contributor to the obesity epidemic, is unhealthy, fosters low standards of animal welfare in its suppliers and creates vast quantities of rubbish that scar local communities.",fast food +fast food is the main culprit for our current obesity epidemic. we need to get rid of it to restore our health in the future.,fast food +fast food should be banned because it leads to obesity and heart disease among other problems.,fast food +The right to bear arms and defend ourselves is part of the Constitution and should remain as such. We all have a right to defend what is ours.,the right to keep and bear arms +"gendered language has existed since the beginning of time, it would do no good to restructure the way we speak in such a drastic way.",gender-neutral language +cosmetic surgery can help people that had facial injuries or birth defects to look more normal,cosmetic surgery +corrupted judges could be using this activism too much to block vital projects just for their own profit,judicial activism +"We should not subsidize student loans since higher education is a personal choice. If you want to borrow money for college, you should have to repay it, including interest.",student loans +homeopathy is just a wild theory that what hurts one person may cure the same symptoms in another person. such guess work is unscientific at best and at worst exposes people to potential harm.,homeopathy +children make important contributions in the entertainment industry. banning child actors punishes the victims rather than the perpetrators of predatory or exploitative behavior,the use of child actors +the two party system does not give us enough choices.,multi-party system +we should legalize cannabis because it will bring revenue for the government and can be made to a quality standard ensuring no hidden ingredients.,cannabis +women have right to choose their careers and follow their passions therefore they should be allow to combat if that's their goal and if they are fit for it,women in combat +we should not adopt libertarianism because left on their own many people would make a choice that adversely effects their lives without weighing all the consequences.,libertarianism +"Maintaining nuclear weapons is incredibly costly to nations who have them, and abolishing nuclear weapons would allow us to put that money towards more productive causes, such as infrastructure or welfare.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +urbanization leads to poor living conditions due to overcrowding.,fight urbanization +we should adopt gender neutral language so that we do not offend those who do not associate with one gender or the other.,gender-neutral language +Polygamous unions can cause cause jealousy and emotional distress among the multiple spouses.,polygamy +young people's bodies are not yet fully developed and there should be no surgical intervention unless strictly necessary.,cosmetic surgery for minors +affirmative action should be ended as it can favour the minorities and promote reverse discrimination,affirmative action +telemarketing is a valid and useful form of business that allows companies to market their goods and services to a broad market in an economically feasible manner.,telemarketing +"embryonic stem cell research can be hugely beneficial for learning more about various diseases that plague us. allowing a subsidy for this would enable it to happen quicker, meaning more health for everyone",embryonic stem cell research +homeopathy provides symptom relief without many of the side effects that are common with mainstream medications.,homeopathy +private militarys are for profit organizations - profit shouldn't be the deciding factor on how we behave during war time. this eye on the bottom line is what leads to people getting treating like a product.,private military companies +urbanization encroaches on nature and creates terrible environmental damage,fight urbanization +pride parades are a way for the lgbq community to express themselves,cancel pride parades +we should certainly place a ban on algorithmic trading because it could create an unfair advantage for people that can afford it versus those who cannot,algorithmic trading +activist judges are an important part of bringing about legislative change,judicial activism +it is not ethical to decide the sex of the child because it violates the natural balance of things,sex selection +Education is more effective than legislation at combating Holocaust denial.,holocaust denial +"vocational education offers training for real jobs in the real world, especially for those on which traditional college is not an option.",vocational education +"children should be able to dress as they wish, within reason, at school rather than being restricted from expressing themselves through their clothes.",the use of school uniform +legalizing prostitution would provide safety measures to protect women who might end up in violent situations.,prostitution +Criminalizing holocaust denial lets the state catch anti-semites before they put their hatred into action and cause real damage to people.,holocaust denial +the vow of celibacy is an unnecessary restriction that is putting too much pressure on people to maintain a lifestyle we are not biologically designed to adhere to,the vow of celibacy +guantanamo has been a place for torture and needs to be shut down.,guantanamo bay detention camp +there is an unfair advantage to those that are able to access algorithmic training programmes resulting in those that can't access them losing out.,algorithmic trading +collectivism inhibits individual abilities and freedom of expression,collectivism +"there are more important things to spend public funds on such as health care, housing and education.",space exploration +the three-strikes law should be abolished because each offense committed should be judged on its own severity and punished accordingly.,the three-strikes laws +racial profiling should not be allowed as it simply causes innocent people to seem to be guilty because of the actions of a few,racial profiling +"People have a right to be represented by the best when they are facing potential fines, incarceration, or worse. Mandating public defenders strips people of this right.",the use of public defenders +judicial activism goes against our system of what is best for the people.,judicial activism +School prayer should be prohibited as a way of separating Church and State -- schools should not be favoring a particular religion.,school prayer +"we should subsidize wikipedia because it helps to spread knowledge and education around the world, all for free.",wikipedia +"it is important that everyone is allowed freedom of religious expression, it is a basic human right to be allowed to be a member of any church you choose.",the church of scientology +three strikes laws keeps our communities safe by locking up repeat offenders,the three-strikes laws +"young people are still developing, and cosmetic surgery done too soon could hamper their development and harm their self-esteem",cosmetic surgery for minors +prayer in schools forces religion upon children which violates their 1st amendment rights.,school prayer +pride parades create a huge disturbance,cancel pride parades +collectivism inhibits personal expression and can foster censorship and fascism.,collectivism +"factory farming destroys small town farmers and places too much reliance on corporattions for the food we need to survive. it also makes our food chain more vulnerable to attack, misuse and being held hostage.",factory farming +an austerity regime is not a realistic process as the end result ends up by forcing taxing levies to cover debt.,austerity regime +we should not adopt atheism because everyone should have something to believe in.,atheism +"targeted killing is just state condoned murder and should be abolished. persons should be captured and tried, not murdered, and innocent by standers should not be harmed by missed targets.",targeted killing +telemarketing targets the weak and encourages them to buy what they can’t afford.,telemarketing +"We should legalize sex selection because a ban leads to dangerous back alley procedures, and to more abortions and female infanticide",sex selection +fast food is contributing to one of the largest health crises in america and thus we cannot allow it to continue being so prevalent.,fast food +legalizing the organ trade would save lives because it would act to increase the number of donor organs available,organ trade +the olympic games are very expensive to the host countries.. this is a waste of money that could be spent to feed and house the poorest of these countries.,the olympic games +We should abolish safe spaces as they isolate groups rather than dealing with the issues that might be causing confrontation.,safe spaces +the costs of space exploration are best left to private enterprise since there are better uses for public money,space exploration +"Foster care allows adoption agencies to separate children into smaller groups based on age, gender, and other characteristics, making more vulnerable children safe.",foster care +"social media can create an unhealthy image of how we scrutinize our lives, making us miserable",social media +embryonic stem cell research can help the medical community find cures to a lot of fatal illnesses.,embryonic stem cell research +School uniforms keep children from being able to express themselves through their clothing choices.,the use of school uniform +Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it is better to let bad ideas be outcompeted by good ideas than to let them fester and grow out of sight like a cancer.,holocaust denial +payday loans should be banned because it causes people who are already in a poor financial situation to be taken advantage of with very high interest rates.,payday loans +since it is an outdated concept. modern unions consist of many different types of couples who are unlikely to be life long partners and marriage creates a costly legal nightmare when they breakup.,marriage +legalizing marijuana could create thousands of jobs in the actual marijuana business and in related fields,cannabis +"We should ban whaling because whales are keystone species in their ecosystems, whose decline is harmful to many other species as well.",whaling +private military companies abuse the locals and lack effective oversight so should be banned.,private military companies +urban centers are technology hubs and house millions of jobs.,fight urbanization +racial profiling is a form of discrimination and should be banned.,racial profiling +intellectual property rights keep the costs of life saving products prohibitively high for average people,intellectual property rights +School uniforms make all students look the same which prevents clothing from re-establishing economic class hierarchies and makes school more egalitarian.,the use of school uniform +autonomous cars once fully functional would be much safer on the roads than a regular person driving. it would also cut down on drunk/drugged driving or accidents from medical causes.,the development of autonomous cars +missionary work is very dangerous and has led to volunteers being kidnapped and even killed.,missionary work +freedom of speech is important even to extremely sensitive issues like holocaust denial,holocaust denial +sometimes these tests make people feel bad about themselves or label people into things they should not be labelled.,intelligence tests +academic education has been promoted at the expense of vocational education and this needs to be re-balanced by subsidizing vocational education.,vocational education +missionary work violates other cultures that practice varying religious beliefs and should not have others force their beliefs on them.,missionary work +"We should fight urbanization because simply due to increase in poverty and pollution in term of when more people more water usage, more land clearing and other waste and this cause health problem",fight urbanization +racial profiling should end because it places unfair emphasis on certain minority groups,racial profiling +wikipedia subsidizing will engage more people to create content and to make it more widely available,wikipedia +Intelligence tests can help to identify struggling or gifted students so that educators can accommodate to each individuals needs.,intelligence tests +autonomous cars will pose a threat on the roads because people will become too reliant on them distracted people will make the decision to override the system too late.,the development of autonomous cars +a multi-party system is great in that it provides voters with many different candidates with different views and ideas,multi-party system +algorithmic trading is a harmful practice that is to all intents and purposes gambling. it allows companies that are already to powerful to increase their grip on the financial markets.,algorithmic trading +"foster care enables children from broken and unstable backgrounds to experience a safe, secure environment in which to develop.",foster care +we should not ban telemarketing because it is a means for some companies to pitch their product.,telemarketing +the olympic games should be banned because they are staged at enormous expense to the host nation which is money that would be better spent on essential services such as healthcare and education,the olympic games +whales are endangered and should be protected,whaling +fast food should not be banned because poor and disadvantaged people may not be able to afford healthier alternatives,fast food +"many brands are now offering healthier options such as salads & vegetarian foods, just because its called fast food doesn't mean its unhealthy",fast food +"Racial profiling discriminates minorities unfairly, causing feelings of shame and anger that can in themselves cause violence and hate.",racial profiling +"too many people sit on organ donation lists until it is too late, and others can use the money for selling organs bc of a financial hardship.",organ trade +Subsidizing vocational education would encourage more young people to learn trades and fill jobs that are seriously lacking people right now.,vocational education +young children are not capable of knowing what is necessary and what isn't,cosmetic surgery for minors +if acting is their passion they should be able to pursue that no matter what their age,the use of child actors +We should not abolish capital punishment as it is the only fitting punishment for some of the most heinous crimes that people still commit.,capital punishment +if the leader of a country is killing people that he chooses because they don't follow his beliefs sometimes removing him is the only choice and targeted killing is the only possibility,targeted killing +executive compensation devalues the company by taking profits away from shareholders.,executive compensation +We should not subsidize stay-at-home dads as people should work out as a family how to manage maternity and paternity leave as part of their cost of bringing up a child.,stay-at-home dads +child actors achieving fame at an early age often experience huge developmental issues and fail to re-adjust to life as an adult - the limelight is not a healthy place for them to grow up in.,the use of child actors +payday loans lead to a vicious cycle of debt that is way to expensive.,payday loans +sometimes foster care is the safest option for a child. it is far better to remove a child who is being looked after by parents who cannot be trusted not to harm the child.,foster care +"talent needs to be nurtured at an early age, supported and encouraged - child actors are no different from any other minor with rare abilities, we wouldn't expect their gifts to be hidden away.",the use of child actors +legalize prostitution so sex workers don't have to continue to work in unsafe environments,prostitution +"more money needs to be spent on improving the world we live on, reducing poverty, pollution, crime and disease rather than going off to places that are no use to humans at all.",space exploration +"organ trade will allow for more transplants, benefitting society a a whole",organ trade +flag burning is considered freedom of speach and should be allowed,flag burning +a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election.,multi-party system +zoos allow animals to live in safety and to have a constant food source,zoos +by subsidizing student loans we can remove one of the stressors from continuing education.,student loans +prostitution should never be legal because it sends a bad message to women that this is a respectable occupation,prostitution +social media causes users to feel bad about themselves as they scroll through their feed constantly seeing what amazing things their friends are doing,social media +conditions for surrogates are often abusive and coercive so it is up to us to end this exploitative practice.,surrogacy +"it is cheaper for parents to buy school uniforms, which is helpful to parents that are struggling financially.",the use of school uniform +"nuclear weapons are dangerous in the hands of dictators, who could use them to cause mass destruction.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +autonomous cars would prevent the majority of human fatalities due to car accidents,the development of autonomous cars +cosmetic surgery can be permanent and minors may not understand the full consequences before the commit. they should wait until they are adults before they make any decisions.,cosmetic surgery for minors +urbanization reduces the use of green land and is good for the environment,fight urbanization +in a multicultural society we should remove all distinctions in ethnicity and so should end racial profiling.,racial profiling +pride parades are no different then other types of parades and canceling them is only a form of discrimination.,cancel pride parades +"factory farming treats animals inhumanely, which is wrong and immoral.",factory farming +"there's many things much closer to home that desperately needs money and resources, we should concentrate on this rather than subsidising space exploration.",space exploration +intellectual property rights should be abolished because no idea is ever completely new and it makes it difficult to get your idea out there if someone else already has rights to something similar.,intellectual property rights +"We should subsidize journalism to allow more women and people from disempowered groups to enter this once very white, male career.",journalism +racial profiling is unfair in that it puts possibly innocent people into a situation of getting into trouble with the law even though they may have done nothing wrong.,racial profiling +"too many people sit in front of the television instead of doing physical activity, which is a factor in the increase of obesity",television +"algorithmic trading enables trades to be made without spikes of emotion or rage on the part of the trader, therefore it can only be seen as positive.",algorithmic trading +by adopting a zero-tolerance policy in schools we can cut bullying out since those who do it will be removed from the school.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +wikipedia promotes national and world learning and should be subsidized,wikipedia +homeschooling can lead to children not forming the social bonds with their peers which they should.,homeschooling +"cosmetic surgery is safe, and can help people.",cosmetic surgery +we should not ban cloning because it can lead to improvements in healthcare such as transplants and transfusions.,human cloning +factory farming is needed to keep up with the food requirements of the world,factory farming +people should not be forced to vote if they don't feel compelled to vote for a candidate or issue..,compulsory voting +"many get into foster care for the wrong reasons, the money. in order to make said money people often treat the children in their care in a neglectful way.",foster care +not enough people vote in elections and by introducing compulsory voting we would be supporting democracy.,compulsory voting +prostitution leads to abuse and human trafficing.,prostitution +"targeted killing has a large possibility of someone who simply ""fits the description"" getting murdered by mistake. even a small chance of this makes it immoral.",targeted killing +space exploration is not providing us with anything useful,space exploration +We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.,journalism +"given appropriate oversight and guidelines entrapment can be a useful tool. it allows police to prevent crime. law abiding citizens are not easily tempted, and will usually do the right thing.",entrapment +minors sometimes might need cosmetic surgery if they have been badly burned or have a birthmark that causes pain and suffering.,cosmetic surgery for minors +algorithmic trading should be banned because it contributes to market instability and market crashes,algorithmic trading +we should not ban fast food as people have the right to eat whatever their heart desires.,fast food +zoos do very important conservation work. their breeding programmes have meant that some species have been prevented from going extinct.,zoos +its very unhealthy and leads to obesity thus increasing the costs in healthcare,fast food +"we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it is necessary for the betterment of the human race. we may find cures for aging, diseases, or create new stronger genes.",embryonic stem cell research +"telemarketers tend to call early in the morning or late at night, and can sometimes call the elderly, trying to peddle scams.",telemarketing +de-emphasizing gender in every day conversation will have long term benefits for humanity.,gender-neutral language +intellectual property rights mean that it is too expensive to access literature and music. abolishing these rights would make art more accessible to all.,intellectual property rights +algorithmic trading should be banned as it does not allow for human intervention when unexpected events occur.,algorithmic trading +"the church of scientology harasses people that try to leave the church, and separates their members from the rest of their family.",the church of scientology +the right to bear arms is outlined in the 2nd amendment and should be protected.,the right to keep and bear arms +"Polygamy allows for an easier and more content life for all involved, as there are more people to rely upon for both practical and emotional needs.",polygamy +Naturopathy should be banned as there are no proper regulations or standards for the treatments and it is easy for people to fall prey to scams and useless products.,naturopathy +"we should quit subsidizing the space exploration program as it is a huge waste of money, which could be used to do a lot of good here on earth.",space exploration +compulsory voting would ensure our elected officials properly represent the entire population,compulsory voting +telemarketing is providing jobs in call centres in areas where employment is sorely needed,telemarketing +limiting executive compensation allows more money to go into employee wages.,executive compensation +economic sanctions are not effective.,the use of economic sanctions +missionary work can be very dangerous.,missionary work +we should not abolish this historic event that brings together every country of the world. it promotes understanding and worldwide community,the olympic games +intelligence tests can make those who perform poorly on them lose confidence in their abilities,intelligence tests +when a person is allowed to break some rules they think they can break all rules therefore there should be a zero-tolerance policy in schools,zero-tolerance policy in schools +holocaust denial is protected under free speech and making it a criminal offence goes against that,holocaust denial +multi-parties would broaden representation.,multi-party system +a zero tolerance policy in schools would cut down on bullying and fighting.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +economic sanctions only hurt our economy by taking money out of it.,the use of economic sanctions +We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because parents will pressure their children into having permanent surgical modifications.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"prostitutes will now have legal protection against abuse, trafficking, and diseases",prostitution +"traditional family dynamics need the mother to be at home caring for her baby - this is the natural biological set-up, and it has been proven that a child suffers from female absense at a very early age.",stay-at-home dads +the right to abstain from voting is as important as the right t vote in a democracy,compulsory voting +algorithmic trading results in unfair advantages for those able to access it to the detriment of ordinary investors,algorithmic trading +some foster parents are just in it for money and don't give love to the children,foster care +fast food has been found to be seriously detrimental to the overall health of a person and needs to be banned.,fast food +entrapment should be legalized because the only people in the position of becoming entrapped are criminals anyway. it keeps more criminals from committing more crimes.,entrapment +by using entrapment law enforcement is only making it faster to arrest those who are already going to commit the crime therefore saving someone from being a victim.,entrapment +Naturopathic medicine can be used alongside modern medicine to make patients feel more comfortable.,naturopathy +school prayer is categorically unconstitutional; a violation of the separation of church and state.,school prayer +"an austerity regime is necessary for our country's economy. without drastic cuts to government spending, our economy is quickly becoming unsustainable.",austerity regime +"we should subsidize our vocational education so that the workforce is stronger, more educated in their specific field, and more jobs are filled which boosts the economy",vocational education +the stockpiling of nuclear weapons ensures that other countries will not attempt to attack. the concept of mutual destruction is a great barrier to nuclear war.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"telemarketing is a benefit to those who cannot get out to buy these services or products for themselves, it also provides a valuable income for those who work in this job.",telemarketing +economic sanctions can assist in deterring deadly threats against our nation,the use of economic sanctions +"prostitution is going to be practiced irrespective of its lawful status, and legalization would improve both safety standards and the health of the sex workers.",prostitution +missions can provide much needed infrastructure and healthcare projects.,missionary work +legalizing prostitution could allow for regulations that make prostitutes and the people that use their services safer and healthier.,prostitution +loans only further encourage people to take on debt and buy things they can't afford,payday loans +everyone should be free to worship their own god and to follow their own religion.,the church of scientology +holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because if people don't want to believe something happened they shouldn't be punished because of it.,holocaust denial +"there is little or no evidence to support naturopathy. people may be shunning traditional medicine when that is what is really needed to treat their condition, putting them at further risk.",naturopathy +"targeted killing is essentially murder outside of the judicial system, and governments shouldn't be able to act in such a provocative fashion unlawfully.",targeted killing +married people enjoy better health and longer lives than unmarried people.,marriage +missionary work has done wonderful things for the poor in third world countries where they would otherwise receive no help.,missionary work +algorithmic trading puts certain investors at an unfair advantage.,algorithmic trading +they are a great tool for teachers to gauge a child's progress.,intelligence tests +it is proven that the placebo effect of naturopathy helps some people,naturopathy +"Zero tolerance policies provide a consistent framework for discipline, to ensure that issues are treated with the gravity they deserve.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +we should not abolish zoos as they provide learning and the opportunity to see animals that one would never be able to see should zoos not exist.,zoos +to deny the holocaust allows for the increase of hate crimes and disregards the lives of so many who have been brutally murdered.,holocaust denial +subsidised journalism leaves us at risk of governmental interference in the news we are allowed to see.,journalism +sometimes economic sanctions are the only viable option to impose non-military 'persuasion' on troublesome regimes.,the use of economic sanctions +"subsidising space exploration could lead us to find new plants, stars and galaxies we previously did not know existed, opening up opportunities we could not have previously imagined.",space exploration +human cloning could aid medical advances and should therefore be allowed.,human cloning +we should not abolish zoos because they help protect many endangered species and are often successful in breeding more.,zoos +affirmative action fuels resentment from white men.,affirmative action +The security cost of protecting nuclear bombs from theft or espionage requires massive investment which exists as long as nuclear bombs are part of a country's arsenal.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we shouldn't ban targeted killing because it can help find terrorists and stop attacks from happening.,targeted killing +assisted suicide is murder by another name and should remain illegal,assisted suicide +the olympic games are meant to help nations celebrate sports together and it's one of the few worthy events we organize on this planet,the olympic games +cosmetic surgery promotes unrealistic body image and dangerous procedures therefore it should be banned.,cosmetic surgery +executive compensation is a joke. it's executives rewarding themselves on the backs of shareholders regardless of how well a company performs.,executive compensation +"particularly for students with learning difficulties, mainstream schooling could be inappropriate.",homeschooling +algorithmic trading merely enables better decisions in investments utilising technology and intelligence,algorithmic trading +"the right to vote is a democratic right, it is not however democratic to force people to vote, people can abstain if they wish",compulsory voting +"the three-strikes laws put an enormous financial strain on our prisons, due to more people incarcerated for crimes that would normally require probation.",the three-strikes laws +factory farming should not be banned as it allows for cost effective production of valuable and necessary food,factory farming +if everyone used public defenders it would make things more fair in court between the poor and the rich who can afford a better lawyer,the use of public defenders +the olympic games allow for true amateur athletes to live out their dreams.,the olympic games +we should stop the development of autonomous cars because these cars would not be able to handle every situation. some driving conditions and other unknowns would best be handled by a human.,the development of autonomous cars +no one belief should be forced onto everyone and therefore everyone adopting atheism is wrong.,atheism +we should subsidize vocational education because we need to focus on this type of training moving forward to draw people into key careers.,vocational education +"judicial activism puts too much power in the hands of the court, offsetting the checks and balances system.",judicial activism +many homeopathic remedies are not tested by the fda or health professionals which can be detrimental to your health,homeopathy +It has been shown that easily accessible prostitution decreases violence against women more broadly by allowing men safe and consensual outlets.,prostitution +factory farming should be banned because there is not enough government regulation and has allowed for many widespread illnesses because of no regulation.,factory farming +"the death penalty is a racially biased punishment, and also ineffective in deterring crime",capital punishment +given that so many marriages end in divorce now and many people who stay together only because they cannot afford a divorce it is time marriage was abandoned.,marriage +"If nuclear weapons fall into the wrong hands, e.g. terrorist regimes, they can be used for nefarious purposes.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"cloning can mean cloning organs, not necessarily whole people, and cloned organs would save many lives as it would reduce rejection and save people who do not get a donor in time.",human cloning +wikipedia provides valuable information not only to the public but to educational institutions and so we should subsidize it to keep it going.,wikipedia +"judicial activism is essential in keeping the interpretation of the law up to date, enabling problem areas to be addressed in court.",judicial activism +payday loans provide a quick and easy solution to short term financial problems.,payday loans +the blockage is causing unnecessary suffering to gaza strip residents.,blockade of the gaza strip +collectivism is a bad form of advancing a nation. some lazy person will profit of other hard work and contribute nothing themselves,collectivism +homeschooling allows parents to provide an education which is fully inline with their beliefs.,homeschooling +"when people are made to vote, they won't always care who they vote for.",compulsory voting +we should subsidize stay-at-home dads because it supports gender equality and would promote more women in the workforce and in leadership roles.,stay-at-home dads +"Mandatory retirement pulls individuals with valuable experience and institutional knowledge out of the worker pool, decreasing the resources that companies have.",retirement +it would end the black market for organs.,organ trade +cannabis should be legalized as there it is less addictive than other drugs including smoking and alcohol and does not result in the destructive behaviors associated with them.,cannabis +"Israel has an obligation to its citizens to act in self-defense, and the blockade impacts the ability for Hamas to attain the resources they need to attack Israel.",blockade of the gaza strip +children who are raised in foster care have a higher probability of drug and alcohol abuse in their adult lives.,foster care +"compulsory voting is not an answer, because those people who do not care or know exactly what they are voting for may just vote for random things even though they may ultimately oppose what they are voting for.",compulsory voting +if human cloning can lead scientists to improve the health of others and end some genetic disease then it should be allowed,human cloning +sex selection will have devastating consequences for gender imbalance.,sex selection +Economic sanctions are immoral and hurt the people they are supposed to be protecting.,the use of economic sanctions +Legalizing prostitution will help destigmatize sex in society more broadly and allow people to feel individually empowered.,prostitution +school uniforms cause economic hardship for families and they limit children's freedom of choice. uniforms are an act of forced compliance and this is unnecessary in an academic setting.,the use of school uniform +libertarianism maximizes personal freedom and frees people from the inherent debt and tyranny of big government.,libertarianism +"everybody, including minors, should have access to cosmetic surgery which help with self confidence",cosmetic surgery for minors +naturopathy has helped ease pain for hundreds of years.,naturopathy +banning fast food will encourage people to make better and healthier food choices and strengthen family bonds. families would have to cook and eat together instead of grabbing a quick unhealthy meal.,fast food +mandatory retirement leaves openings in the job force for those that are stronger and more capable of doing the jobs.,retirement +"tempting people into crime is tantamount to actually creating a break of law in the first, and should never be morally or legally acceptable.",entrapment +missionary work gives people who are disadvantaged or suffering help when they need it the most,missionary work +"some people don't care about voting and if required would just pick random choices, which could have disastrous consequences.",compulsory voting +cannabis should be banned because it is a gateway drug to other harder drugs that are mind altering.,cannabis +whaling is an important cultural tradition in countries such as japan; therefore we should allow it to continue.,whaling +this could help provide a cure for numerous diseases that currently have a huge negative impact on millions of people.,embryonic stem cell research +"libertarianism gives too much power to people who might make terrible, uninformed decisions.",libertarianism +"telemarketers intrude on privacy with calls at late hours, and persistence regardless of requests to be put on a do not call list.",telemarketing +we should ban the church of scientology as many ex-members report manipulation and bullying and it has been reported to be a cult which has seperated families.,the church of scientology +"IQ test can provide unique and important information about a young child intellectual development and can help professionals to identify individual areas of strength, as well as areas where they are comparatively not as strong",intelligence tests +cosmetic surgery is important for health issues such as people who have been born with a cleft palate.,cosmetic surgery +mandatory use of public defenders will raise the standard of the defenders and level the playing field,the use of public defenders +Nuclear Weapons have a capacity to wipe out an entire nation,the abolition of nuclear weapons +capital punishments targets mostly men of color and sometimes even innocent people are put to death. you cannot make reparations to a person after you have killed them.,capital punishment +"the olympic games have been marred by tensions between countries as well as doping, with minimal consequences, therefore they should be abolished.",the olympic games +"this is a dangerous cult that takes advantage of those sucked into believing it's ideology and harrasses those that decide to leave and should, therefore, be banned.",the church of scientology +a multi-party system allows for more choices to address the views and issues of the people that multi candidates provide.,multi-party system +subsidizing stay-at-home dads would help women in the workplace to gain more equality and would decrease the gender pay gap.,stay-at-home dads +people should be able to do what they want with their bodies. by bringing it out in the open it will be far safer.,prostitution +a low turn out means that the elected government does not represent the true wishes of the country. making voting compulsory would mean that an elected government had a true mandate.,compulsory voting +"the world of acting is a high pressure, extremely stressful place and children should be protected from it.",the use of child actors +social media allows long lost family members to reconnect with each other irrespective of the distance between them.,social media +these loans are predatory and have a ballooning interest rate which will shackle you with debt.,payday loans +private military companies are not regulated by government and their code of conduct might be violating human rights,private military companies +whaling should be banned because we are hunting the whale population to extinction.,whaling +we should ban fast food because all of the chemicals it is made with is unhealthy and makes you obese,fast food +"Subsidizing vocational education would be most beneficial to the worst of in society, as they often have lower costs, quicker access to employment, and flexible schedules that people can work around.",vocational education +naturopathy has not been scientifically proven to work and could stop people from taking medications that would keep them alive,naturopathy +Intelligence tests do not give a true indication of a person's intellect and can cause them to feel bad if they do not do well on a particular area.,intelligence tests +"sex selection could lead to genetic abnormalities and start society on a slippery slope of genetic editing at a time when it is an imperfect, untested procedure that could lead to horrific outcomes.",sex selection +stem cell research is unethical and totally antithetic to the sanctity of life.,embryonic stem cell research +these tests can help sort out children in primary school in order to cater to their specific learning needs better.,intelligence tests +algorithmic trading should be banned as the software can be hacked by criminals.,algorithmic trading +we should not legalize organ trade because it is not fair to a person that is not able to pay as much as those that are rich.,organ trade +"Guns are designed to kill people, we should be doing everything possible to destroy them and stop their production to save lives, allowing people to keep and bear arms does the absolute opposite of this.",the right to keep and bear arms +"marriage is one of the essential elements of society. it is centered around the concept of forming strong, coherent and dependable family.",marriage +the rise in the number of gun deaths makes it clear that we need to abolish the right to bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms +missionary work can put people in danger and is intruding on the beliefs of other people.,missionary work +we should legalize cannabis as it appears to do more good than harm for those that have illnesses.,cannabis +celibacy is an outdated idea from the early churches. many priests do not live up to the vow they take.,the vow of celibacy +Intensive factory farming is the only way to feed an ever-growing population and should continue.,factory farming +"people have the right to choose what they eat. if consumed in moderation, fast food isn't unhealthy",fast food +lgbtq communities have been oppressed for decades and they deserve their chance to express themselves without bigotry,cancel pride parades +pride parades should not be cancelled because they are an important reminder that people from the lgbt communites still face discrimination,cancel pride parades +"capital punishment is an effective deterrent to major crimes, and should only be used for the very worst of crimes.",capital punishment +"sex selection is playing god, will create gender imbalances and create negative stereotypes concerning male/female preferences.",sex selection +vocational education is beneficial to society and should be subsidized,vocational education +"school uniforms eliminated having to buy numerous outfits, trying to buy close that are in style, which can be expensive, uniforms can save money for other school related needs.",the use of school uniform +marriage is a forced union society seems to think is needed to make a family and indicate loyalty to a significant other. marriage is not needed to prove love.,marriage +many child actors aren’t taught how to cope with fame and end up turning to drugs and alcohol which is bad for them.,the use of child actors +space exploration should be subsidized so that technological discoveries can grow for the good of human advancement.,space exploration +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons to ensure a safe future for our children and for generations to come.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should not end the use of economic sanctions because in the long term they can achieve significant results such as the end of the apartheid regime in south africa,the use of economic sanctions +"factory farming is harmful to the society, produces lower quality food and is an inhumane way in which to keep and kill livestock.",factory farming +"the olympic games are a hugely expensive enterprise to host, and history is littered with countries left financially broken in the aftermath.",the olympic games +it is becoming more and more unsafe to have the olympic games due to the unrest in the world,the olympic games +economic sanctions offer an effective way to deal with international conflict which does not involve military action.,the use of economic sanctions +"Since most violent crimes are committed irrationally, three strikes laws don't serve as an effective deterrent for violence.",the three-strikes laws +"compulsory voting is the only way to make people getting involved in the choices necessary for the real management of a country,",compulsory voting +we shouldn't ban it because nobodies beliefs should be banned. if you ban scientology then you could bring about banning all religions and then there will be wars.,the church of scientology +entrapment enables law enforcement officers to better remove criminals from the streets,entrapment +foster care provides loving homes for children being raised in the system.,foster care +economic sanctions should be ended so that international trade can flourish.,the use of economic sanctions +flag burning sends a harmful message to others about respect for their country and can lead to even more dangerous acts.,flag burning +nuclear weapons will eventually lead to the end of the world.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +there has been so much discrimination that minorities still need affirmative action to be on a level playing field,affirmative action +Zoos provide a platform for people to understand the natural and animal world.,zoos +if the government provides funding to wikipedia the impartiality and therefore reliability of the information held on there may be compromised,wikipedia +"embryonic stem cell research can help in treatments for cancers, parkinson's disease and various other medical issues.",embryonic stem cell research +teenagers never consider the risks of cosmetic surgery,cosmetic surgery for minors +homeschooling does not provide necessary socialization skills needed in everyday life as well as cooperation among peers.,homeschooling +intelligence tests are an important asset by identifying which children are gifted and which need the most help. many kids enjoy the tests and it can be fun to compare against other classmates.,intelligence tests +"Guantanamo harms America's image abroad, making diplomacy more difficult.",guantanamo bay detention camp +affirmative action harms those who choose to work hard all their lives to achieve admission into the nation's greatest universities.,affirmative action +targeted killing should be banned because it often results in the deaths of innocent bystanders,targeted killing +"The foster care system is bloated with bureaucracy and too many stakeholders such as foster parents, politicians, and social services that make reform slow and difficult while children suffer.",foster care +they only hurt the poorest of society and are an outdated punishment.,the use of economic sanctions +journalism should be able to stand on its own without the taxpayers being forced to contribute to its upkeep,journalism +racial profiling has not been shown to be effective because instead of looking for anyone who might've committed the crime they are only looking at a specific group of people,racial profiling +"we should subsidize stay-at-home dads so more dads can stay at home to raise their children, thus reducing delinquency.",stay-at-home dads +"economic sanctions unfairly punish citizens of a country for the crimes of their leaders, while the leaders, perpetrators have no real consequence.",the use of economic sanctions +"since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, none of the information is truly reliable, so subsidising such a site would be approving it's content which would be a nonsense.",wikipedia +urbanization provides people with a higher living standard.,fight urbanization +the more ideas we have being brought to the table the better we can find a common ground to compromise and having multi-party system allows for the most ideas to be represented.,multi-party system +embryonic stem cell research can lead to new cures for diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +school prayer helps put the students in the correct mindset to behave in a more respectful and cooperative manner.,school prayer +foster care can result in devious individuals exploiting children in need for financial gain.,foster care +many of these athletes are no longer amateurs. they are often professionals or use drugs to enhance their performance. this is not in keeping with the ideals of the olympics.,the olympic games +the mandatory use of public defenders would be a massive drain on the public purse.,the use of public defenders +austerity regime can help pay off debts,austerity regime +funding journalism would create a conflict of intrest,journalism +We should not ban algorithmic trading as it is a useful tool for business to help spread their investment and risks in the market.,algorithmic trading +we shouldn't end affirmative action because it is necessary to help those who need it the most. the people who are at the bottom will never rise to the top if they cannot get help. it's not their fault.,affirmative action +social media can lead to positive social change in the real world by creating networks of people that force oppressive governments to change,social media +If we ban child actors we ban the depiction of so much of human interest. It is just impracticable.,the use of child actors +The existence of Guantanamo Bay serves as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"cloning might allow us to reproduce body parts such as livers, hearts, etc to help save lives of those who are desparately ill.",human cloning +such a regime would help stop the bleed of the national debt and get the country on the right financial track.,austerity regime +fast food is a leading contributor to our obesity problem,fast food +affirmative action ensures the people from all backgrounds are able to advance.,affirmative action +cooperation among countries is essential nowadays. avoiding armed conflict when one country's terrorizing others by the use of economic sanctions is a great solution to return that country back more cooperation,the use of economic sanctions +foster care brings more good than harm because it provides children with semblance of a real home and a normal life instead of having to live in an orphanage.,foster care +the right to freedom of religion cannot be infringed upon so we can not ban any church,the church of scientology +entrapment convinces people to commit a crime when they normally wouldn't and should not be legal.,entrapment +the three-strikes laws keep criminals off the streets and help teach them a lesson.,the three-strikes laws +"we cannot always be sure that the correct verdict has been achieved as has been shown in previous cases, thus depriving a person of their life. it should be abolished to prevent loss of innocent life.",capital punishment +foster care is often not monitored closely enough putting children’s safety at risk,foster care +prayer in school should be prohibited because it violates the separation of prayer and state,school prayer +vocational education creates a path to well paying jobs for people who are not suited to conventional education,vocational education +"Since Wikipedia's free, subsidizing it is way of supporting education as well as equality.",wikipedia +Three strikes laws lead to prison over-population since more offenders are put away for a longer time. This leads to worse prison conditions and more violence in prisons.,the three-strikes laws +economic sanctions generally end up hurting more than just those they are applied against and are no longer in the best interest of our country,the use of economic sanctions +student loans should be subsidized to create a competent work force,student loans +economic sanctions hurt innocent people and create political tensions,the use of economic sanctions +we should not cancel pride parades because it would be an infingement of freedom of expression and of the right to free speech.,cancel pride parades +subsidizing vocational education could mean that we have a steady supply of people into trades. this in turn willl help keep costs down for everyone.,vocational education +intellectual property rights ensures ideas from originators are not stolen and used for profit.,intellectual property rights +"there is no reason why algorithmic trading should be banned , it creates beneficial trading deals and profits for those in the finance sector, and can enhance the value of pension funds for instance.",algorithmic trading +sex selection should be legal for parents to select the sex of the child. parents with all boys or all girls should have the choice of selecting the other sex.,sex selection +we should support judicial activism because no law can fit 100 percent of the situations.,judicial activism +we should ban cosmetic surgery because only rich people can afford it which is unfair. there are risks of any surgery and there could be negative psychological impacts. we shouldn't focus so much on beauty.,cosmetic surgery +a multi-party system lets many views on important topics to be heard,multi-party system +stay at home dads should be subsidized if they have low incomes as its expensive to provide child care and some cant afford it,stay-at-home dads +"Foster care allows children to form a strong bond with individual parent figures, rather than constantly being shuffled between numerous adoption agency employees.",foster care +host countries and cities get a boon of tourism during and after the games. it's beneficial for their economies and citizens.,the olympic games +"naturopathy is very dangerous for the most vulnerable people, like children and cancer patients. people use ineffective treatments and forgo proven cures, such as antibiotics or chemo, often resulting in death.",naturopathy +"it is estimated that the economic value of every dollar spent on the space exploration program is worth $8-$10, this makes it a very sound investment that advances technology, science and medicine.",space exploration +"we need to get a handle on unruly children before it is too late, teachers need the leverage of zero tolerance to ensure they can maintain control that they are currently losing",zero-tolerance policy in schools +it shouldn't be banned because it would put many people out of jobs. it's a good way for companies to sell more products.,telemarketing +"foster care is not good , because children are often bounced around from several different homes during their time in foster care & never become settled & stable",foster care +nuclear weapons will result in world destruction and should be abolished,the abolition of nuclear weapons +Algorithmic trading optimizes efficiency. It frees up your time to do other things.,algorithmic trading +safe spaces are endorsing segregation instead of engouraging debate,safe spaces +"Cosmetic surgery can cause long term health problems, especially for children.",cosmetic surgery for minors +When a petty criminal with three arrests for a mix of drugs and shoplifting is sentenced to life while rapists walk away with less than year-long sentences makes a mockery of the justice system.,the three-strikes laws +"School uniforms make schools safer by making it easier to spot outsiders, harder for students to conceal weapons under baggy clothing, and make it easier for teachers to keep track of kids on trips.",the use of school uniform +pride parades waste the time of law enforcement. the police are babysitting the parade instead of catching criminals.,cancel pride parades +We should not legalize the organ trade because it is coercive and preys on ignorance and desperation.,organ trade +we should ban whaling because it is inhumane and because whales are becoming extinct.,whaling +a multi-party system makes sure that one political party doesn't hold all the power.,multi-party system +we have enough issues with the two parties we already have. but introducing even more parties into the political system we will be causing more issues than we can deal with.,multi-party system +"the use of public defenders ensures that everybody, irrespective of status, has access to legal representation: this is a basic human right.",the use of public defenders +"school prayers are outdated in a modern society, religion is a private matter someone should practice at home",school prayer +algorithmic trading gives big wall street traders an unfair advantage and should be banned.,algorithmic trading +polygamy is often times used by cults to raise masses of children who can then be taught whatever the cult believes and keeps the females as legalized chattle.,polygamy +cosmetic surgery is often the last hope for people to change what they dislike about themselves.,cosmetic surgery +we shouldn't subsidize journalism because it will lead to media telling people whatever the government wants it to. this will not lead to honest and accurate news stories which we need in society.,journalism +"with the amount of violence increasing everywhere, we cannot take chances, especially in schools.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Children do not have sufficient autonomy to make decisions about careers, they should be protected from over directing parents and hence the use of child actors should be banned.",the use of child actors +denial that the holocaust happened is blatant racism and should be illegal.,holocaust denial +there are much more important things to spend money on than autonomous cars - for example the threats posed by climate change and the pollution of our oceans.,the development of autonomous cars +"In homeopathic medicine, there are little to no side effects.",homeopathy +gun violence is out of control and guns are getting into the wrong hands,the right to keep and bear arms +autonomous cars are perfectly fine with technology controlling much more dangerous operations,the development of autonomous cars +"if we legalize the organ trade we will save lives, by ensuring that more people who need an organ transplant actually get one.",organ trade +school uniform does not allow for individuals to express themselves and grow as a person,the use of school uniform +zero-tolerance policy in schools should be enforced in schools to ensure a safe learning environment for all.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +cosmetic surgery for minors is dangerous as they may not be emotionally advanced enough to understand the long term implications and effects.,cosmetic surgery for minors +we should not subsidize any form of secondary education. let the people who want it pay for it themselves.,vocational education +people shouldn’t be allowed to play god,sex selection +human cloning should be banned as it is unnatural and serves no purpose in the world. individuality would be lost.,human cloning +economic sanctions harm innocent people,the use of economic sanctions +It is a couple's right - not the government's - to choose whether or not they wish to have a wedding ceremony/reception.,marriage +adults have the right to do what they want with their own bodies,prostitution +a zero tolerance policy is the best method to keep violence and bullying from escalating to unmanageable levels.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"Imprisonment in Guantanamo is punishment without a trial, which is unconstitutional.",guantanamo bay detention camp +telemarketing should be banned because it interrupts people's daily lives.,telemarketing +it provides people the skills needed to get a good job,vocational education +We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because children cannot understand the long term effects of their decisions.,cosmetic surgery for minors +An austerity regime would enable the country to better support itself economically and be good for export as well as finetuning our local economies.,austerity regime +women should be prohibited from combat because they are overmatched on average by the men they are fighting.,women in combat +autonomous cars have already led to a number of accidents on our roads so we should stop their development.,the development of autonomous cars +we should close guantanamo bay because it's unfair to continue to hold human beings in prison without giving them a fair trial,guantanamo bay detention camp +the use of gender-neutral language helps encourage equality between the sexes,gender-neutral language +"assisted suicide blurs too many lines with murder - even if the patient ""consents""",assisted suicide +Entrapment should be legalized in order to preserve police resources and prosecute criminals more efficiently.,entrapment +"cosmetic surgery is putting people's lives at risk, so we should really ban it",cosmetic surgery +"abolishing intellectual property rights on pharmaceuticals will saves lives, making drugs more accessible.",intellectual property rights +IQ tests can help schools identify new ways of helping students with learning disabilities by allowing for the development of unique methods for teaching,intelligence tests +urbanization leads to increased levels of air pollution.,fight urbanization +the companies that operate these organizations are taking advantage and charging excess fees.,payday loans +racial profiling causes unrest in the population as people are accused of crime simply for existing.,racial profiling +organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people,organ trade +guantanamo bay is an unlawful detention centre that tortures prisoners and exacerbates tensions between the united states and potentially terrorist-harbouring states.,guantanamo bay detention camp +it is as much a persons right to choose not to vote for a person as it is to vote for them.,compulsory voting +"social media poses a threat to children, as they may talk to unscrupulous people online and become susceptible to grooming.",social media +we should not ban factory farming because it will be hard for some companies to convert to a more humane option,factory farming +austerity regimes do not work as they reduce the number of available jobs and hence reduce money and so lend to a vicious circle. you need to spend money to make money.,austerity regime +payday loans take advantage of people in desperate situations,payday loans +many parents aren’t educated well enough to teach their children.,homeschooling +babies should never be for sale so surrogacy should never be allowed.,surrogacy +"technical and vocational education is a valuable endeavor that offers great career prospects, it ought to be encouraged to ensure young adults have the best opportunity for employment",vocational education +safe spaces should be abolished because they have a negative impact on freedom of speech,safe spaces +surrogate mothers can become too attached to the babies and suffer emotionally,surrogacy +the olympic games provide employment of many people and are entertaining,the olympic games +The nuclear weapons industry produces a large volume of radioactive waste,the abolition of nuclear weapons +marriage can show commitment and values it can give you rights and privileges under social security law and tax benefits,marriage +school prayer can give children a sense of unity and structure.,school prayer +"autonomous cars are dangerous and shouldn't be allowed. we all know technology fails often, and allowing someone to put their life (and the lives of those around them) in jeopardy is not necessary in this way.",the development of autonomous cars +school prayers are an obvious violation of the separation of church and state.,school prayer +using public defenders ensures that even the poorest and most marginalised in society have access to some form of legal representation.,the use of public defenders +everyone should have the right to freedom of speech.,holocaust denial +"people need the security and structure that a religion, a belief system can give them, without religion there would be far more mental health illnesses around",atheism +we should adopt atheism because religion causes too much tension and disagreements.,atheism +Minors do not have to ability to comprehend the full risk and possible side effects of cosmetic surgery.,cosmetic surgery for minors +having a busy life leaves very little time to prepare meals. fast foods enables people to have their meals on the go.,fast food +homeschooling is good for children that require special one on one learning.,homeschooling +foster care can provide a warm and stable environment for children who for one reason or another can no longer live with their birth families.,foster care +safe spaces provide a valuable service to those who may be suffering from ptsd,safe spaces +prohibiting women in combat is sexist. women are just as capable of men in combat with proper training.,women in combat +"The status quo has a lack of people employed in traditional trades, and subsidizing vocational education would help fill that economic inefficiency.",vocational education +pride parades would be targets of extremist groups and ending them would be for the reasons of protection and security,cancel pride parades +for many elderly their only source of company and entertainment is the television.,television +"surrogacy can be dangerous for the surrogate, and can create an emotional bond between birth mother and child that makes it very difficult for the birth mother to surrender the child to the surrogate couple",surrogacy +homeschooling is sometimes the only option for distressed or troublesome children who cannot adapt to the normal school environment.,homeschooling +when sex work is treated as criminal behavior sex workers cannot rely on support or protection from the police,prostitution +missionary work does not cause any harm as long as proper education is present on both sides.,missionary work +activism often leads to corruption in the judicial system,judicial activism +the biological and ethical ramifications of cloning are unknown and we should stop and figure those out before we continue to practice it.,human cloning +"marriage is an expression of love and commitment, and should be encouraged, not abandoned",marriage +churches that promote celibacy do so for reasons of their faith and we have no right to say they should abandon those beliefs.,the vow of celibacy +gender-neutral language is more inclusive and inoffensive to those who do not conform to traditional gender expectations.,gender-neutral language +we should absolutely ban telemarketing because every human being has the right to not be disturbed when they are on private property and this extends to telephone calls.,telemarketing +social media has given rise to cyber bulling and people having a platform for hate speech.,social media +embryonic stem cell research is ethically and morally wrong because it necessitates the destruction of a potential human life.,embryonic stem cell research +"fast food is a major contributor to obesity and malnutrition in children, as it contains no vitamins and is full of fat and empty calories.",fast food +guantanamo bay detection camp should be closed because only a handful of prisoners are held there and is costly to taxpayers every year to keep it open,guantanamo bay detention camp +we should not ban fast food as a person has the right to choose what foods they put into their bodies whether they are healthy or not.,fast food +compulsory voting educates the population.,compulsory voting +legalising prostitution might lead to better conditions and regulations to protect women.,prostitution +"many children in foster care are not adequately supervised by social services, and thus are often mistreated.",foster care +we should abolish the olympic games since it puts a huge financial strain on the hosting country. much money is spent on infrastructure that can be abandoned after the games are over.,the olympic games +"it isn't the obligation of any tax payer to give money to help someone else get an education. that is a personal choice, and if they want to go to college they need to pay for it on their own.",student loans +"in a multi-party system, it is more likely that your views are represented",multi-party system +the vow of celibacy should be promoted as it brings the sense of self control and purity to a person's soul.,the vow of celibacy +telemarketing provides many people with jobs.,telemarketing +social media promotes hatred and allows people to hide while being outright mean.,social media +surrogacy is necessary to help couple having their own children,surrogacy +Subsidizing student loans would be beneficial not only for the colleges but the students and it would cut costs.,student loans +forcing everyone to vote will cause voter apathy which makes useless or ill informed votes,compulsory voting +"cannabis has been found to alleviate pain, helps insomnia as well as providing other medicinal qualities, is a natural aid and should be legalized.",cannabis +legalizing prostitution will provide safety and improved health care for prostitutes,prostitution +"assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense so long as the person consents and it saves them from suffering, such as someone with terminal cancer.",assisted suicide +"nuclear weapons pose an enormous threat to human existence, and need to be abolished.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +the right to bear arms is a constitutional right granted to us and there is no reason why we should go backwards and take people's rights away from them.,the right to keep and bear arms +it is a person's right to choose whether or not to vote. some people do not care about politics.,compulsory voting +there should be a place students can go where they are safe and not judged,safe spaces +"Women have free will, and they choose to work and earn a (good) living as prostitutes. We don't have a right to withhold it from them.",prostitution +School uniforms reduce competition. They keep students from judging and ranking each other according to the clothes they wear.,the use of school uniform +"the church of scientology is dangerous is that they aren't even a real church, but rather a money making scam used to dupe unsuspecting people into giving up their money. they are a dangerous organization.",the church of scientology +no one has the right to take a life and capital punishment is simply murder in a different form.,capital punishment +payday loans create more debt for the consumer and should be banned,payday loans +Homeopathy is not legally regulated and there is no requirement of formal training of homeopathic expert or physician,homeopathy +zoos cage animals for human enjoyment and this isn’t morally right. therefore zoos should be abolished.,zoos +naturopathy is an alternative form of medicine. it is the public's responsibility to research who they are getting treatment from and decide if this course of treatment is right for them.,naturopathy +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy because children need strict rules and discipline for a safe and effective learning environment,zero-tolerance policy in schools +we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools because it should be a safe haven for children to learn in,zero-tolerance policy in schools +the learning of skills is benificial to society,vocational education +we should subsidize wikipedia because it is a wonderful program to help us find pertinent information.,wikipedia +not allowing guns would help to keep crime down,the right to keep and bear arms +it's unfair for workers to be near or below the living wage while executives line their pockets with excessive wealth,executive compensation +zero-tolerance policies in schools are too harsh. we have to remember that these are children who are still developing and need this education to succeed in life.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"In order to obtain real equality we have to treat everyone the same way, affirmative action does exactly the opposite.",affirmative action +"Mandatory retirement should be in place for careers that require good physical health, younger ages and good flexibility such as law enforcement or any first responder career.",retirement +compulsory voting would be an effective antidote to voter suppression. more voter participation makes for a healthier democracy.,compulsory voting +"discrimination still exists, and affirmative action helps combat it.",affirmative action +people have a right to bodily autonomy and should make their own decisions about their bodies,cosmetic surgery +sanctions are a powerful way to send a message on the international level that marks a nation out as a a pariah state.,the use of economic sanctions +"making it mandatory means funding will increase for public defenders, which will allow everyone to access quality defense lawyers",the use of public defenders +child actors should be banned since it is unfair for children to be forced to work at such a young age.,the use of child actors +cosmetic surgery helps people who are not happy with their bodies. it can also help with burn victims.,cosmetic surgery +innocent lives can be destroyed due to a singular moment of weakness or making a bad decision and entrapment can lead to innocent people being caught,entrapment +women in polygamous marriages have been shown to be at much greater risk of abuse than those in monogamous marriages,polygamy +vocational education provides students who are not suited for traditional college with a pathway to success,vocational education +"there are many religious beliefs and turning to atheism would deny people's right to the freedom of religion, therefore atheism should not be adopted.",atheism +"the olympics have proven devastating for the citizens and business owners of the host cities, with it taking decades to return to ""normal""",the olympic games +not turning up to the vote is expressing your political opinion in an alternative way,compulsory voting +"there is no need to ban this, properly regulated and with support available to the surrogates before making this decision means it can be a viable service to families that otherwise could not have a child",surrogacy +urbanization makes areas polluted and makes all the natural resources and wildlife around it such as lakes and rivers disappear.,fight urbanization +gun ownership is a personal right and a form of personal protection in an ever-increasingly hostile and dangerous world.,the right to keep and bear arms +guantanamo bay detention camp needs to remain open for the safety of our country.,guantanamo bay detention camp +compulsory voting will lend itself to uninformed voting.,compulsory voting +sex selection can lead to a gender imbalance if one sex is favoured over the other. this can lead to a lack of suitable partners in the future and people being forced to lead a single life.,sex selection +economic sanctions impede free trade and hinder economic development,the use of economic sanctions +telemarketing is a useful tool for businesses to generate sales,telemarketing +a vow of celibacy strengthens a persons character and beliefs.,the vow of celibacy +holocaust denial is associated with extremist ideologies and groups and should therefore be outlawed to stop groups whose ideas centre around such ideas from forming.,holocaust denial +the olympics often leave the host country in debt,the olympic games +payday loans should be banned because it puts people into debt they shouldn't be in due to high interest rates,payday loans +the blockade of the gaza strip precludes the country from economic growth and causes a humanitarian collapse. the blockade must end to help save lives,blockade of the gaza strip +in certain instances it's incredibly useful and needed. such as terrorism. statically it's shown that the majority of terrorists are of certain races and ethnicities.,racial profiling +homeopathy doesn’t have the same scientific backing as traditional medicine,homeopathy +stem cell research can help to cure a wide variety of diseases,embryonic stem cell research +Naturopathic can heal people because they believe in it and it is an effective placebo.,naturopathy +We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors as their bodies and their self image are still developing.,cosmetic surgery for minors +polygamy does not hurt anyone and could be argued saves marriages and enhances the wellbeing of children raised in a polygamous household.,polygamy +we shouldn't end affirmative action yet because it is still necessary to provide more opportunities to those that were not provided them over the last couple hundred years.,affirmative action +banning cosmetic surgery would force people with disfigurements to live that way the rest of their lives which would cause emotional problems.,cosmetic surgery +cosmetic surgery helps with birth defects.,cosmetic surgery +whaling is an important part of some cultures and provides jobs. you can't take that away from people that rely on it just because you don't like it.,whaling +"embryonic stem cells can be used to grow new organs, which can save millions of lives and cure people of debilitating diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.",embryonic stem cell research +the olympics are an international good will of games and very important to all countries participating. it is a bringing together of great athletes in a system of good sportsmanship and should continue.,the olympic games +Surrogacy can enhance women's position in society by providing them increased economic opportunities.,surrogacy +we should not ban the church of scientology because they have rights just like any other religion,the church of scientology +"nuclear weapons are unique in their destructive power, in the unspeakable human suffering they cause, in the impossibility of controlling their effects in space and time",the abolition of nuclear weapons +the only ones that suffer with economic sanctions are the regular citizens of the countries.,the use of economic sanctions +the use of public defenders should be mandatory since each person should have equal representation and poor people cannot afford an expensive lawyer.,the use of public defenders +"the ethical concerns of using embryonic cells is too big a barrier to surpass, we should not subsidize anything with public money that isn't acceptable ethically to the people paying for it",embryonic stem cell research +"fast food is extremely unhealthy, contributing to obesity issues and increases in heart disease.",fast food +space exploration can lead to new technologies and innovations therefore we should subsidise it with public funds.,space exploration +students need help with the burden of college costs and shouldn't have to go into crippling debt to get an education.,student loans +austerity regimes may save a few bucks for the government but always at the expense of regular and vulnerable citizens.,austerity regime +organ trade should be legalized to eliminate the black market trade that leads to violence,organ trade +"economic sanctions have little effect when power is concentrated to an individual like a dictator, because the dictator doesn't care about the suffering of their people.",the use of economic sanctions +evil regimes thrive on power and money. sanctions are effective because they deprive such regimes of money and hence their ability to amass power.,the use of economic sanctions +The blockade of Gaza is an outdated strategy based on a war over a decade ago.,blockade of the gaza strip +we should ban it because people with serious illnesses that can be healed by normal medicine could die if they seek this as an alternative.,naturopathy +they provide a valuable service when there are not enough people wanting to enlist in the armed forces,private military companies +"zero-tolerance policies are the best deterrent to misbehaviour, making it plain that the rules must be obeyed and there are no grey areas or misunderstandings.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +flag burning should be prohibited because it is a practice used by foreign countries to protest whatever they want about our country. we should respect our flag.,flag burning +"We should not ban naturopathy, because it actually does not cause any harm. the opposite is true- and many people benefit from the placebo effect it imposes on them.",naturopathy +there is a danger in using autonomous cars because we don't know if they will respond properly every time,the development of autonomous cars +racial profiling creates mistrust between cops and the minority communities they serve,racial profiling +judicial activism introduces personal biases that should never be involved when interpreting the constitution.,judicial activism +we should all be against urbanization. rural areas are very important to growing crops and goods from animals. these industrial buildings create a lot of pollution as well.,fight urbanization +"prostitution will be practiced anyway, legalizing makes it much safer and easy to regulate.",prostitution +the blockage is only resulting in more violence and anger,blockade of the gaza strip +the right to keep and bear arms is an antiquated law. it was useful when we were under threat of an attack and needed the militia. it's not a need now and should be gotten rid of.,the right to keep and bear arms +"blockades cause hardship to civilians, and rarely achieve anything concrete in the game of political brinkmanship.",blockade of the gaza strip +we need more organs than people donate so legalizing it would be a good thing,organ trade +"a successful targeted killing can prevent a war or other deaths and as such, should be a tool at our disposal.",targeted killing +urbanization leads to increasesd air pollution which has a significant impact on human health,fight urbanization +Foster care greatly benefits some children and is more beneficial for children than institutional care,foster care +payday loans are a valuable source of short term financing for those in society unable to secure money from banks - banning them would hurt these people most.,payday loans +libertarianism - and the seeking to maximise freedom and personal autonomy - is a key value and it should be central to the constitution.,libertarianism +capital punishment is just ineffective. most states that still use it as punishment actually have higher murder rates and crime than those that do not.,capital punishment +Television is addictive and causes people to spend more time watching it than living life.,television +attempting to spread a belief through missionary disrespects another culture. it is wrong to teach others that their religious beliefs are not true and another is while there is no proof either is true.,missionary work +we shouldn't abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it can help protect yourself or others when in real danger,the right to keep and bear arms +factory farming is inhumane in the way it mistreats animals.,factory farming +there are children born with deformaties that need to be allowed to have them fixed so they aren't made fun of by other children,cosmetic surgery for minors +gender-neutral language will ensure that everyone is treated equally without gender biases.,gender-neutral language +denial of past atrocities may lead to the rise of idealogies that were responsible for those atrocities,holocaust denial +a woman's body is her choice and this includes the decision to assist couples in having a child.,surrogacy +women should be allowed in combat because they can possess the same skills as men to be able to perform effectively.,women in combat +"Foster children do not always get proper medical care. Foster kids are covered medically under Medicaid but each year, fewer and fewer healthcare providers accept Medicaid.",foster care +we should not ban human cloning because it could help save lives and cure diseases.,human cloning +we should end mandatory retirement because it should be up to each individual what age they feel they are unable to work any longer,retirement +factory farming is morally questionable as it relies on keeping animals together in spaces which could be detrimental to their health.,factory farming +telemarketing is intrusive and a waste of resources; people are capable of seeking out and making their own decisions regarding purchases and services.,telemarketing +a multi-party system allows for more views and ideals to be represented.,multi-party system +telemarketing can be an intrusion of privacy a lot of calls now are from robo callers and it can be a form of harassment,telemarketing +guantanamo bay houses many terrorists who would not be able to survive in any other prison setting,guantanamo bay detention camp +"though it can be frowned upon, everyone has a right to their own opinion.",holocaust denial +there are home school curriculars that parents can use to prepare their students just as well as regular schools.,homeschooling +"keeping intellectual property rights is the only way to protect those artists, musicians, creators etc from having their work stolen and copied or used without their permission.",intellectual property rights +Naturopaths are not as rigorously trained as an M.D. or a D.O. Your health is in betters hands with a conventionally trained medical doctor.,naturopathy +legalized prostitution is safer for both prostitutes and their customers,prostitution +affirmative action can result in better candidates being rejected because they are not in a minority.,affirmative action +zero-tolerance policies are the only effective system to keep schools safe from the threats of drugs and school shootings,zero-tolerance policy in schools +a trading system may end up failing in real world application and will have a domino effect on the economy.,algorithmic trading +the church of scientology is a cult designed to take the money of it's followers and cause harm to them if they try to leave. they brainwash and abuse their members so we need to ban them.,the church of scientology +"Most studies agree that zero-tolerance policy in schools is useless, and moreover can increase the disciplinary and phsychological problems in schools.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +for a parent to basically sell their child out as labor for their own purposes is wrong. children should be allowed to grow up in a normal environment.,the use of child actors +We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they pose an existential threat to civilization.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Without journalism people have no way of having the information that empower them to make informed voting decisions, making journalism central to democracy and therefore in need of subsidization.",journalism +nuclear weapons aid in deterring other countries from attacks and also symbolizes a countries world power.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should select people based on their merit only. affirmative action is discriminatory.,affirmative action +school violence is at really high rates right now and we need a zero-tolerance policy to stop it.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +payday loans should be banned because they are very unfair for those that take them out due to wildly high interest rates. loan sharks take advantage of desperate people who end up in massive debt.,payday loans +This could provide organs for transplant patients in dire need as well as many other medical advancements.,human cloning +whaling provides important resources such as meat and oil.,whaling +zoos are leaders in the fight for the protection of endangered species,zoos +we should prohibit school prayer because there is supposed to be a separation between church and state and because it's not fair to promote one religion over another.,school prayer +racial profiling only serves to fuel discrimination and racial resentment.,racial profiling +affirmative action is needed to right the wrongs of our past treatment of certain minorities.,affirmative action +many children learn letters and numbers and a great many things because of educational television,television +Executives should not be paid outrageous salaries if they are working. They make way too much money and it would not be fair to the rest of employees.,executive compensation +intellectual property rights stifle further innovation by restricting access to ideas.,intellectual property rights +entrapment is wrong since a person is almost coerced into committing a crime. it's cruel and wrong to trick a person into committing a crime.,entrapment +vocational education helps to provide jobs to people who simply aren't interested in traditional post-secondary education,vocational education +we should legalize cannabis so people can use it for medicinal purposes,cannabis +we absolutely should not ban naturopathy because each person has the freedom to choose what to do with their bodies. everyone has the right to try natural remedies like herbs and massage.,naturopathy +telemarketing provides employment opportunities,telemarketing +school uniforms help students concentrate more on education and less on style and what they are wearing,the use of school uniform +"the first amendment of the united states constitution gives the people freedom of speech. expressing the belief that the holocaust did not happen, is protected under that amendment.",holocaust denial +factory farming provides us with all the food we take for granted,factory farming +people would exercise more and be more productive,television +"Fallout from nuclear weapons gets carried across the world by the wind, we must abolish nuclear weapons so that conflicts between individual states don't cause nuclear damage in neighboring states.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +"if a child has a certain trait that is unusual, then they should be allowed to get it fixed so they will not be made fun of.",cosmetic surgery for minors +social media unites people from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to learn more about people and places all over the planet.,social media +people are entitled to leisure time,television +"a bad score in an intelligence test is a blow to our children's drive and self esteem, reducing motivation and causing harm.",intelligence tests +"Affirmative action opens up job opportunities for underprivileged, disadvantaged groups.",affirmative action +urbanization destroys nature and destroys the world for future generations.,fight urbanization +"While it may be offensive, flag burning does not incite to violence nor does it cause any direct harm to any individual therefore there is no justification for banning the act.",flag burning +"economic sanctions do very little to ""teach a lesson"" and instead hurt the innocent civilians of the country.",the use of economic sanctions +"some people cannot conceive children for whatever reason, yet they should still have the chance to have a child.",surrogacy +foster care children are more likely to be treated poorly and develop mental disorders,foster care +There is ample evidence showing that capital punishment does not constitute effective deterrence.,capital punishment +a multi-party system would give more groups the chance to have their political voices heard,multi-party system +missionary work tends to be invasive and dismissive of other cultures.,missionary work +"social media allows access to social service resources, food pantries, various support groups, housing and many other viable resources. it helps maintain contact with family and friends.",social media +marriage shows a commitment that helps to bond a couple together,marriage +"we should prohibit school prayer since schools are a place of education, not religion. religion is a personal issue and should be taught at home.",school prayer +missionary work allows volunteers to do productive work in a foreign country,missionary work +"Austerity regime has been successfully used in many countries, for a limited period, allowing the economy to recover.",austerity regime +there is so much more to explore and learn about space that subsidising space exploration would bring us closer to learning and understanding what is beyond our planet.,space exploration +telemarketing is a form of harrassment.,telemarketing +intelligence tests can provide valuable information about an individual,intelligence tests +"human cloning destroys the natural order of growth. even though it creates what looks similar, there are minute differences that can cause unusual problems later in life.",human cloning +zoos allow us to come into contact with animals we wouldn't see any other way.,zoos +"A legalized market would exploit the poor who, as a result of financial problems, would be the ones most likely to sell their organs.",organ trade +"School uniforms make it easy for kids to get ready for school, which makes it more likely they'll get there on time and be prepared.",the use of school uniform +private military companies are open to corruption and could actually be a danger to our society rather than a benefit.,private military companies +intelligence tests provide teachers with information that can show them what areas they need to help their students with.,intelligence tests +"judicial activism is valuable extra layer of protection in the legal system, and can right miscarriages of justice.",judicial activism +space exploration is very expensive and the money could be better used fighting poverty.,space exploration +The blockade is a waste of political and economic capital which could be used for valuable reforms inside of Israel.,blockade of the gaza strip +we should ban the use of child actors because it robs them of their childhood and forces them to grow up too fast.,the use of child actors +"our justice system follows the constitution for a reason, and if more and more judicial activism takes place the us will have a broken justice system",judicial activism +recent dna evidence have proved that some death penalty inmates to be innocent. executing one innocent person is an enough proof that the capital punishment should be abolished.,capital punishment +marriage is between consenting adults and harms no one else.,marriage +surrogacy dehumanizes and exploits vulnerable women.,surrogacy +telemarketing can help companies reach a wider audience.,telemarketing +homeopathy can be helpful to alleviate & ease many ailments at a fraction of the cost of pharmaceutical drugs,homeopathy +entrapment is not a valid tactic because law enforcement is effectively setting up a citizen to commit a crime.,entrapment +homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning,homeschooling +missionary work often has an outreach aspect that goes beyond religion including help with basic needs.,missionary work +it is important for us to be more fiscally responsible and get ahead of our debts before we fall into the abyss even more.,austerity regime +sex selection leads to a gender imbalance in the next generation,sex selection +we should ban factory farming since most are dirty and cruel. the animals have awful living conditions and are full of antibiotics and growth hormones. factory farming is also ruining our environment.,factory farming +"we should abolish this right, guns present the biggest problem of domestic crime, enabling gun ownership enables gun crime",the right to keep and bear arms +"Since richer people can pay their way out of three strikes laws, the brunt of increased jail time is forced on those who are poorer and have less options in general.",the three-strikes laws +"a study comparing more than 22,000 former foster children with their age-matched peers found that the former group had higher risk of suicide attempts, risk of psychiatric disorders, and excess risks for psychosis and depression",foster care +we should not close guantanamo bay because we would be releasing known terrorists.,guantanamo bay detention camp +public defenders are necessary intermediaries between defendants and the court system protecting them from the harm they can cause themselves through self-representation.,the use of public defenders +We should not abolish zoos as many animals would become extinct without their conservation projects.,zoos +factory farming exploits animals cruelly.,factory farming +the vow of celibacy should not be abandoned because it allows priests and nuns to concentrate on serving their god instead of being distracted by the needs of man.,the vow of celibacy +we shouldn't ban targeted killing because it is a legitimate tool in foreign wars to take out the biggest enemies. we need to use all the tools available to us.,targeted killing +we should abolish the three strikes law. it doesn't deter crime and it is expensive to implement because it means more people will be prison for life. taxpayers don't deserve to pay for that.,the three-strikes laws +"Exposure to radiation will lead to disability and cancers, and the effect can continue for decades",the abolition of nuclear weapons +autonomous cars can help relieve traffic congestion.,the development of autonomous cars +its deterring every day citizens from getting goods they need.,blockade of the gaza strip +"urbanization is a way to better connect people and businesses, it is very beneficial for the economy of a region or a country.",fight urbanization +missionary work should not be banned because it helps bring new ideas & financial help into impoverished parts of the world,missionary work +we should not ban targeted killing because it helps to cut down on the deaths of innocent civilians.,targeted killing +Legalizing organ trade would make medical information more easily available to the donor and allow for a better-informed decision.,organ trade +we should subsidize space exploration because it fosters exploration and invention and innovation,space exploration +algorithmic trading is slow to respond to real world happenings and could do some damage before it is fixed,algorithmic trading +We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall.,whaling +"We should subsidize vocational education to support students who wish to follow a different education path to those going to university, who would be ineligible for scholarships and grants.",vocational education +"the three-strikes law has failed in what it set out to accomplish and therefore should be abolished. crime has not lessened, instead we now have fuller prisons.",the three-strikes laws +"Executives are the driving force behind a companys success or failure and should be paid according to their accomplishments, without limitations. They should be encouraged by their salary structure to succeed.",executive compensation +collectivism gives certain people an unfair advantage based on something they cannot control. what makes them more deserving?,collectivism +mandatory retirement is beneficial to the workforce and to employers. new hires get paid less than seasoned workers and can often do the job at a higher rate of speed.,retirement +prostitution is more or less a victimless crime. legalizing it would allow there to be sanctions and rules set in place to make it safer.,prostitution +"Algorithms can be tested against historical data, helping you optimize your trading strategy.",algorithmic trading +"journalism needs no help, there is a vast array of ways to get information and subsidizing it would only create polarization of information",journalism +compulsory voting would mean the government more truly reflects the thoughts of the people.,compulsory voting +People have the right to free speech even if their perspectives are vile and abhorrent. This means the state can't criminalize holocaust denial.,holocaust denial +Surrogacy is the only way that some couples will ever be able to have a child.,surrogacy +nuclear weapons present a threat to global security when they are in the hands of dictators.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +public defenders should be mandatory because they can provide free legal representation to those who are accused,the use of public defenders +Intelligence tests allow employers to select and sort job candidates into roles that are best suited for their ability.,intelligence tests +the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because a person should have the right to pay within their means any representative they wish.,the use of public defenders +prayer in schools violates a person's right to follow whatever religion they choose.,school prayer +We should oppose collectivism as it forces people to be part of group mentality in order to achieve anything.,collectivism +it is necessary to have a zero tolerance policy to allow other students to benefit from a stable learning environment,zero-tolerance policy in schools +television has become the antithesis of an educational resource and is turning its audience into mush-brained automatons.,television +embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of human embryos and so is considered unethical by many people,embryonic stem cell research +we should adopt a multi-party system because people should be able to represent different people,multi-party system +intellectual property rights stifle growth and information by stopping the free-flowing of ideas.,intellectual property rights +we should not ban fast food because this is a free country and the population should therefore be free to choose what they eat.,fast food +students are the future and we ought to subsidize them to ensure we have a well educated workforce to power our economy,student loans +collectivism prevents people being able to advance through hard work.,collectivism +"television is still the most valuable medium for the dissemination of news and information, particularly for the elderly who have never been able to properly embrace the internet.",television +a judge's role is not to flaunt laws and override guidance but to enforce it. judicial activism is a step too far,judicial activism +"the minor, with adult consent, should be able to do what they want with their bodies",cosmetic surgery for minors +we should legalize polygamy because freedom should allow people to marry whoever they want. if two women want to marry the same guy they should be able to form a threesome partnership,polygamy +"In many places, polygamy is a normal custom and a religiously welcomed situation. We don't have a right to interfere with that.",polygamy +legalising the organ trade would help to save hundreds of lives.,organ trade +we should subsidize stay at home dads because they can take care of the home and family just like a woman can.,stay-at-home dads +Zero-tolerance policies do not take into account the individual and leads to children who could have been helped failing in life.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +stay at home dads should be subsidized to encourage bonding with the child and toprovide a male rolemodel in the family,stay-at-home dads +"payday loans take advantage of people in desperate financial situations, who aren't educated on finances, and often end up in a worse position because of the loan",payday loans +a multi-party system would help create more options for voters.,multi-party system +zero tolerance policies are too harsh on students,zero-tolerance policy in schools +it is unfair on residents to continue the blockade.,blockade of the gaza strip +legalizing cannabis will make it easier for those who need it for medical reasons to acquire it.,cannabis +we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to decide what they want,cosmetic surgery for minors +austerity normally takes from the poor when welfare benefits are cut. this leads to child poverty and people having to use food banks.,austerity regime +people should have the right to spend their money on any consumption that would only harm themselves.,cosmetic surgery +polygamy exists and there are no laws that protect those involved so legalizing it guarantees social and economic justice to all women participants,polygamy +payday loans help people survive week to week.,payday loans +maintaining intellectual property rights for individuals can be expensive and deter the free flow of ideas.,intellectual property rights +vocational education is just as important as college education and should be funded just as well.,vocational education +embryonic stem cells have already been proven to have the capability to save lives. with more research who knows how many more uses they could have in reducing illness and improving quality of life.,embryonic stem cell research +vocational education should be subsidized to encourage and help adults to learn a new trade.,vocational education +IQ tests measure only a few types of cognitive abilities and do not account for the vast array of intelligence types,intelligence tests +the gap between rich and poor is so wide that there is a need to limit the top earners so we should limit executive compensation to begin to close this gap.,executive compensation +"factory farming leads to the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals, it should be banned.",factory farming +"marriage is a big part of faith based relationships, and taking this out would harm that.",marriage +"these situations need to be handled on a case by case basis because many times, the culprit is not really a threat.",zero-tolerance policy in schools +"homeopathy leads people to believe that their serious illnesses can be cured without conventional medicine, and stops them taking drugs or following treatment that would actually help them",homeopathy +zoos provide an excellent way for people to learn about animals from all over.,zoos +"the vow of celibacy is outdated, and unnecessary. the sexual drive is human nature, and there is no need to deny it.",the vow of celibacy +"we should subsidize student loans to promote the education of the next generation, and ensure equal access for all",student loans +Clones are a good way to have a spare organ supply and to study diseases,human cloning +the holocaust is a horrible event that never needs to be repeated. a way to hinder that is by punishing those that deny it went on. they won’t be telling lies if they’re in jail or in fear of being prosecuted.,holocaust denial +payday loans help many people with emergency funds,payday loans +fast food is unhealthy and causes obesity,fast food +School uniforms can help parents save money on outfits.,the use of school uniform +libertarianism allows the freedom of expression and means that we would be a more interesting society as a whole.,libertarianism +people should be able to choose what they want to eat,fast food +"legalizing prostitution will make it possible to regulate it so we could fight STD's, underage prostitution and woman trafficking.",prostitution +"using child actors can lead to children being overworked and missing out on important things in life such as family time, education and sports.",the use of child actors +we should prohibit school prayer as it does not belong in the school but should be left at home or the church.,school prayer +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons as they can cause catastrophic consequences and can cause unspeakable suffering.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +uniforms create equality and create a sense of belonging in the group,the use of school uniform +freedom of religion is one of the most basic human rights that exist. just because someone else might not believe in scientology doesn't give them the right to say someone else can't believe.,the church of scientology +we should certainly legalize an organ trade because every human being should decide for themselves what they wish to do with their body and that includes selling extra organs that they don't need,organ trade +we shouldn't allow minors to get cosmetic surgery because they are too young to undergo such surgeries that are based mainly on emotional responses to depression or disappointment about themselves.,cosmetic surgery for minors +"We should not abolish the three-strikes laws, because crime has fallen since they were introduced.",the three-strikes laws +"the vow of celibacy is important to some to show their religious devotion. it is a matter of personal choice, and should not be interfered with by the state.",the vow of celibacy +"social media has brought us together as friends more than ever before, we can stay connected even though we don't see each other.",social media +"human cloning can be used to help find cures for, and prevent, hereditary diseases.",human cloning +intelligent tests is very helpful at finding out what a person is great at and not so great at so it could help them with choosing what field of work they want to persue,intelligence tests +payday loans are predatory; people that offer them offer them with obscene rates that victims generally have no chance of digging out of.,payday loans +if everyone used a public defender that would level the playing field when using an attorney.,the use of public defenders +surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.,surrogacy +school prayers are necessary to help students socializing and finding a moment for spiritual thoughts,school prayer +vocational training is necessary for people who are unemployed to give them a chance at a new career,vocational education +School uniforms teach children that professional spaces require specific professional dress.,the use of school uniform +payday loans charge way to much and rip off the people who need them the most.,payday loans +"stay at home dads are sacrificing a career to care for their children, they should be compensated",stay-at-home dads +marriage has roots in patriarchy and misogyny therefore it is time to move on to a new system.,marriage +it provides instant cash and almost everybody can get it,payday loans +payday loans prey on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society and is legalized loan-sharking,payday loans +the olympic games bring friendly and respectful competition among international athletes and make the world a better place.,the olympic games +escr is morally unacceptable to some people,embryonic stem cell research +"in the modern world, science can now allow a woman to know the sex of her baby. if a woman wants her child to be a girl or boy she should have the right to do so.",sex selection +We should not close Guantanamo Bay detection camp as there is still real and present danger from the detainees who should be allowed back in circulation either in free society or other prisons.,guantanamo bay detention camp +economic sanctions are an effective deterrent to some country's bad or dangerous behavior,the use of economic sanctions +intelligence tests will cause children with alternative learning styles to fall through the cracks in the educational system.,intelligence tests +"the church of scientology is a cult and can lead to abuse as it is not regulated or observed in the same way that traditional, longstanding religions are.",the church of scientology +"nuclear weapons are too dangerous and would irreparably harm the earth, our home, they must be abolished",the abolition of nuclear weapons +we shouldn't adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools because a misunderstanding can cause innocent students to be suspended or expelled,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"There is a current stigma in society that says that all high school graduates should go to college, and this subsidy would help fight that stigma and drive people towards valuable career fields.",vocational education +"under libertarianism, there would be no social programs to offer the poor assistance.",libertarianism +"as horrible as the holocaust was, you cannot punish someone who denies it happened",holocaust denial +Mandatory retirement precludes older people in poor economic situations from being able to support themselves.,retirement +algorithmic trading should be banned because it makes investors really reliant on technology and the systems that it deploys,algorithmic trading +prayer can bring students a moment of peace and tranquility to an otherwise hectic school day.,school prayer +"allowing a trading method that is fully reliant on technology is a huge problem, with no backup plan, the losses that would be created by the system going down would be substantial",algorithmic trading +"legalizing the organ trade can lead to a black market for organs, where people could be kidnapped just to have their organs confiscated.",organ trade +freedom of speech dictates that even offensive speech should be free,holocaust denial +a multi-party system would be more representative of the public will.,multi-party system +Intelligence tests allow employers and schools to locate areas where test takers need to improve.,intelligence tests +The foster care system does not have the resources to ensure that every child it places receives the proper care; too many children are neglected and/or abused in their foster homes.,foster care +"blocking the gaza strip has brought no positive actions and only caused hardship and miseries for the poor. it should be stopped, it is ineffective and inhumane political method that does more harm than good.",blockade of the gaza strip +nuclear weapons create unnecessary political tensions,the abolition of nuclear weapons +space exploration is an expensive vanity project and subsidization could be abused by military and private interests.,space exploration +the 3 strikes law doesn't allow judicial discretion in sentencing,the three-strikes laws +subsidizing student loans lets the students work in their classes not at jobs to pay for their education,student loans +the governmental protection that we take for granted would not exist with libertarianism,libertarianism +"The Olympic Games should be abolished as they are elitist, out of date and the achievement of a medal is no longer the source of pride for athletes who look to other competitions for validation.",the olympic games +"we should not abolish zoos because many of them protect endangered species and are often able to breed them, like the cincinnati zoo who bred the hippo fiona.",zoos +"homeopathy creates the mindset that things such as vaccines can be replaced, which in turn can cause the death of others.",homeopathy +guantanamo bay is a drain on government funds and most of the people there would probably just want to go home.,guantanamo bay detention camp +autonomous cars could result in fewer accidents.,the development of autonomous cars +this research will lead to many developments in the treating and curing of a variety of diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +we should ban human cloning because it raises too many legal questions regarding ownership and identity.,human cloning +embryonic stem cell research is an important source of scientific research that has led to a vastly greater understanding on the human condition and how many serious conditions and diseases can be cured.,embryonic stem cell research +too much judicial activism can lead to people not letting the system do its job.,judicial activism +factory farming is cruel to animals and produces low grade food so it should be banned.,factory farming +children express themselves through the clothes they wear and should be able to do this at school,the use of school uniform +women should be free to choose if they wish to serve in the armed forces and engage in combat.,women in combat +"for those with degenerative diseases, assisted suicide is often the only solace they have",assisted suicide +racial profiling is biased and unfair.,racial profiling +we should prohibit flag burning as it shows absolute no respect for one's country.,flag burning +we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms as it is not controlled or legislated strictly enough and leads to people taking the law into their own hands and therefore needless deaths.,the right to keep and bear arms +surrogacy can lead to the exploitation of poor women for the benefit of the rich.,surrogacy +"it is disrespectful to victims of the holocaust and humanity to deny that it never happened, those that deny the holocaust happen should be subject to criminal penalty.",holocaust denial +urbanization uplifts those in poverty by supplying jobs and opportunities that individuals from rural areas would not have access to if they remained in their rural areas.,fight urbanization +embryonic stem cell research may in the future lead to the discovery of treatments for many debilitating medical conditions,embryonic stem cell research +the olympic games should be abolished because it promotes nationalism and really serves no purpose.,the olympic games +fast food has little nutritional value and can add to the risk of obesity.,fast food +austerity only suppresses the economy and makes the situation worse and for a longer period of time,austerity regime +"embryonic research is vital for advancements, research and possible cures in the medical field.",embryonic stem cell research +women should have the right to decide what to do with their body and that should include being able to sell it.,prostitution +factory farming enables the cheap production of food and is necessary for families who are subsisting on a low income.,factory farming +"no, we should not subsidize embryonic stem cell research because the topic is very controversial and using money from taxpayers to subsidize something they find unethical is wrong.",embryonic stem cell research +"autonomous cars will never be as safe as human drivers, as they don't have the ability to react in unexpected situations.",the development of autonomous cars +minors are not fully emotionally developed enough to understand the ramifications of cosmetic surgery and need to learn to accept themselves as they are.,cosmetic surgery for minors +the olympic games have gotten too costly to hold and should be abolished,the olympic games +these criminals are the worst of the worst and deserve the most devastating punishments allowed.,guantanamo bay detention camp +payday loans should not be banned as they are a helpful tool for those that may need a little extra for unplanned emergencies.,payday loans +the organ trade would allow for more lives to be saved or improved,organ trade +racial profiling is direct discrimination - stereotyping an individual and assuming guilt because of race. this is illegal and disgraceful,racial profiling +"marriage provides a safe, secure foundation for children.",marriage +whaling is a legitimate source of food and other resources for some cultures.,whaling +affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace,affirmative action +we should subsidize vocational education because it helps educate people towards getting qualifications to enable them to get a good job later in life,vocational education +people should be allowed to use whatever means they choose to enhance themselves and their appearance.,cosmetic surgery +the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because people are going to do whatever they want and no law can be enforced when it comes from abstaining from marital or sexual commitment.,the vow of celibacy +many children flourish in foster care after being removed from unsafe environments,foster care +wikipedia should be subsidized as it is an important free source of information for all.,wikipedia +There is no credible evidence that the death penalty deters crime more effectively than a prison term,capital punishment +zoos do very important work for conservation. their breeding programmes have stopped some species from becoming extinct.,zoos +Social media brings more harm than good because social media distracts everyone from their daily lives,social media +factory farming contributes to the economy by employing thousands of people,factory farming +we should abolish safe spaces because people should be entitled to free speech wherever they please,safe spaces +it is the best way to teach kids right from wrong,zero-tolerance policy in schools +racial profiling targets minorities whether they actually committed these crimes or not.,racial profiling +"Foster care is not well regulated, leading to abuse and exploitation of children.",foster care +Homeopathic medicines are usually safe for pregnant women and children.,homeopathy +it's my body and my choice as to which foods i want to put in it,fast food +gender-neutral language should be the defacto in all official and public speaking since gender is but a social construct and is not binary.,gender-neutral language +many innocents have been killed as a result of capital punishment. even one innocent killed is one too many.,capital punishment +many parts of the whale provide useful goods. it helps the economy in certain locations.,whaling +a multi-party system allows for the airing of more viewpoints and would require politicians to build coalitions and compromise in order to get things accomplished.,multi-party system +"cosmetic surgery for minors is dangerous, can have long lasting consequences, and teaches poor values concerning bodily image.",cosmetic surgery for minors +naturopathy can be a complementary addition to traditional medicine,naturopathy +autonomous cars are dangerous. they rely on machines that can malfunction. horrible accidents have already occurred and people have been killed by these cars.,the development of autonomous cars +"factory farming cuts too many health and safety corners as opposed to smaller family farms, this leads to potentially unsafe and unhealthy products.",factory farming +a school uniform keeps students from being distracted from other kid's clothing choices.,the use of school uniform +if prostitution was legal there would be less disease and related crimes.,prostitution +safe spaces are often used to stifle free expression of opinions,safe spaces +being able to control prostitution will allow us to drastically reduce some crimes and better serve the health of the workers and prevent the spread of sex diseases,prostitution +scientology is nothing more than a dangerous cult. numerous previous members have escaped and their stories deserve being believed. it is a cult that is incredibly harmful to those trapped in it.,the church of scientology +We should not subsidize vocational education but should ensure that businesses are involved to offer apprenticeships and make sure that the courses are relevant to job needs.,vocational education +"some smart students are simply bad test takers, so intelligence tests are not always the best indicator.",intelligence tests +We should end affirmative action as it merely transplants one form of preference for another and doesn't result in true equality.,affirmative action +it causes more harm than good when the surgery in minors is not for health,cosmetic surgery for minors +the threat of nuclear weapons helps keep other countries from declaring wars.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +we should abolish zoos because it's cruel to raise wild animals in captivity in small enclosures and cages just for our enjoyment.,zoos +zoos are great since they can help conserve endangered animals,zoos +"legalizing the organ trade would save numerous lives. so many people needlessly die waiting on the organ list. if someone wants to sell their kidney and it saves a life, that shouldn't be stopped.",organ trade +Without a mandatory retirement younger workers would have decreased opportunities for promotion,retirement +by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded,gender-neutral language +"woman are often as fit and strong as men, both mentally and physically, and should be allowed in combat if they choose",women in combat +"The foster system provides incentives for parents to adopt when children are orphaned, such as free college tuition, financial assistance, and other tax benefits, which allows more children to be adopted.",foster care +if the world embraced atheism we would be able to reduce the violence we see that is carried out in the name of religion.,atheism +Homeopathic medicine can be expensive despite providing no benefit.,homeopathy +"people use social media to bully, harass, and otherwise annoy individuals and companies, and do so without fear of retribution or consequences due to the anonymity of social media.",social media +"homeopathic treatments generally don't improve the patients' conditions and are often used as a replacement for conventional care, which would be more helpful.",homeopathy +mandatory retirement allows new workers to take the place of older workers that are past their prime and just need to retire.,retirement +saying that criminals are more likely to be a certain ethnicity is not only insulting but causes more innocent people to be interrogated or arrested.,racial profiling +if a person who is dying anyway wants to end their life in a peaceful way then they should be able to do so.,assisted suicide +capital punishment takes too long and has a long appeal process costing taxpayers money.,capital punishment +this practice does not allow an individual their own thoughts and actions.,collectivism +"We should end mandatory retirement because people live longer and can work longer now than they did in the 20th century when these laws were written, and there is no longer a one-size-fits-all retirement age.",retirement +urbanization increases pollution and drains resources.,fight urbanization +"serious crimes deserve serious punishment. at it's simplest level, 'an eye for an eye' is still a compelling argument for criminal justice.",capital punishment +foster care can save children from diabolical situations at home.,foster care +"holocaust denial, although hurtful, is protected free speech.",holocaust denial +capital punishment is needed for the most heinous criminnals.,capital punishment +we should make sex selection legal. it will lead to more freedom regarding choices of family building. a couple could choose to have a boy and a girl without just hoping for that scenario,sex selection +homeopathy doesn't bring more harm than good. there are many studies that have been done that show the body can heal itself. humans have the right of freedom to try alternative medical approaches,homeopathy +libertarianism is a preferable system because it gives people greater personal freedoms and encourages industry growth,libertarianism +The option of homeschooling a child allows abusive parents to hide their actions from the world.,homeschooling +"Income inequality is the highest levels ever with executives earning more in a week then minimum wage earners get in a year, This situation is simply obscene and has to become more realistic.",executive compensation +school uniforms do not let people have freedom of expression,the use of school uniform +There is a national shortage of tradesmen and subsidizing vocational education would help reduce that shortage.,vocational education +we need to ban whaling because they will end up going extinct like every other animal on this planet.,whaling +some native cultures rely on whaling for sustenance,whaling +we should abolish the olympic games because there have been too many scandals involving cheating and doping on illegals drugs and steroids.,the olympic games +we should not legalize organ trade because people would kill people to get their organs,organ trade +cannabis has been proved to be less harmful than other drugs and play a beneficial and safe form of medication for some illnesses and so should be legalized,cannabis +factory farming is the only way to meet the demand for food.,factory farming +legalizing prostitution would be equivalent to approving of the dangers that sex workers face both physically and emotionally.,prostitution +we should not stand in the way of technology and autonomous cars will be a great technological step forward reducing pollution and increasing road safety.,the development of autonomous cars +everyone deserves representation in a court of law since we are innocent until proven guilty,the use of public defenders +entrapment is wrong because it turns non-criminals into criminals.,entrapment +"they are basically nuisance calls, infringing on peoples privacy.",telemarketing +Zoos are not natural habitats and all animals there are distressed.,zoos +cannabis is not a harmful drug and it actually helps many people that have illnesses.,cannabis +missionary work should be illegal because sometimes these religious people are promoting terrorism or behavior that the country doesn't want to be involved with. missionaries do more harm than good.,missionary work +fast food companies have focused on providing healthier options,fast food +zoos are stressful to the animals who have been taken away from their natural habitats and forced to limit their natural instincts.,zoos +School uniforms increase focus and discipline. They encourage students to concentrate on their studies rather than on what their classmates are wearing.,the use of school uniform +we should not be forcing our religions on other cultures.,missionary work +"cannabis is no more harmful than alcohol or tobacco, is widely used in society, and its status of 'permitted' illegality makes a mockery of the law.",cannabis +"the old days of labeling careers as a mailman, etc are sexist and outdated. women can do anything men can, and adopting a gender neutral language would reinforce that concept.",gender-neutral language +capital punishment is inhumane and disrespectful to the sanctity of life,capital punishment +Even just testing out nuclear weapons is incredibly bad for the environment and people / animals living in it.,the abolition of nuclear weapons +"Mandatory retirement as a blanket policy is unnecessary, as those who are unable to perform their job can be released for cause without the policy, while valuable employees can remain.",retirement +an austerity regime leaves out social programs that aid the majority of its citizens and concerns itself more on the entities of the government to combat deficits .,austerity regime +religion causes many wars and much conflict. without religion these conflicts could be avoided.,atheism +people should be able to have a legal relationship with whoever they wish to. the government has no right to pick and chose for them.,polygamy +autonomous cars will permit the disabled to drive,the development of autonomous cars +three-strikes laws can lead to extreme punishments that don't fit the crime,the three-strikes laws +"pride parades celebrate diversity and bring awareness to the lgbtq movement. in the 21st century, it is time for us to have tolerance and get over our puritanical roots.",cancel pride parades +Atheism should be the norm for a society who wants to live according to their own rules and ideals.,atheism +if everyone voted there would be a fairer and more accurate representation of leaders and government and requiring voting is the only way to achieve this.,compulsory voting +no actual harm is done by burning a flag therefore it ought be a right protected by the 1st amendment; the government may not make any law that infringes freedom of speech,flag burning +"television is entertaining and educational both. it provides a window on the world, access to things we would never see otherwise.",television +prostitution should be legalized as it provides a service and reduces rape and sex crimes,prostitution +zoos are vital for research into how to keep a species alive and therefore shouldn’t be abolished.,zoos +school uniforms take away a students individuality.,the use of school uniform +"the democratic process is all about freedom of choice, and voting should be a voluntary process too.",compulsory voting +assisted suicide shouldn't be a criminal offence because it is used as a last resort for very sick people to end their suffering,assisted suicide +autonomous cars are dangerous because they are operated by a computer which can malfunction or be hacked.,the development of autonomous cars +austerity can be helpful in restructuring a county's debt.,austerity regime +The overwhelming majority of foster homes and families are providing a safe and loving space for the children,foster care +racial profiling is discriminates against innocent people,racial profiling +it is disrespectful to your country,flag burning +there's the possibility that it could be used by those close to the person for financial gain or maliciously. you only have the word of the survivor that the person actually wanted to die.,assisted suicide +"Older employees are more likely to actively resist new ideas and technologies, reducing efficiency and long-term developments for corporations.",retirement +three-strikes laws are a major reason for overcrowding in our prison system.,the three-strikes laws +we should never abandon the union of marriage sine that is what our higher power intended for a man and woman.,marriage +polygamy undermines the family unit in a subversive way and opens the door for other kinds of degenerative and abnormal behavior as well as being a negative influence on the children of such marriages.,polygamy +autonomous cars will help those less fortunate become more mobile,the development of autonomous cars +"prostitution is going to happen anyway, legalizing would make it safer",prostitution +"sex selection would obviously lead to an imbalance and discrimination of one sex, especially in societies that have traditionally viewed women as inferior or unwanted as children.",sex selection +if you start legalizing drugs it could open up the floodgates for more legalization of dangerous drugs.,cannabis +"the ability to keep and use firearms is instrumental in a person's ability to persue safety, life and liberty",the right to keep and bear arms +payday loans are legalized usury and lead families into a debt trap that they can never escape.,payday loans +fast food should be banned because eating it too much leads to health problems such as obesity and diabetes,fast food +we should end racial profiling because it is discriminatory and causes racial stereotyping,racial profiling +homeschooling does not give children the opportunity to learn to function in collaborative situations.,homeschooling +space exploration provides the basis for scientific development in many ways and should be subsidized,space exploration +wikipedia as private enterprise should not be subsidized with public mone y that could be put to much greater use.,wikipedia +"Racial profiling damages the credibility of law enforcement officers, as well as the public's trust in them.",racial profiling +the country needs to be prepared against other countries that use space exploration to advance both offensive and defensive strategies,space exploration +"urbanization can lead to a higher quality of life for many, better pay, better medical, better education. if heavily controlled many of the problems of big cities can be avoided, including waste and pollution",fight urbanization +we should prohibit school prayer as not all students pursue religious beliefs,school prayer +we should end racial profiling because it's unfair and un-american.,racial profiling +surrogacy contributes to emotional issues such as having to part with a child carried for nine months and then the possibility of post-partum depression enhanced with not having the child with them.,surrogacy +capital punishment might be the only way to fairly punish a criminal for an exceedingly awful crime.,capital punishment +we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it creates unhealthy obsession with body image. there are risks to this type of surgery and it is unnecessary,cosmetic surgery for minors +"Many children are placed in group settings rather than in family settings. Without connections to an adoptive family, they're likely to age out of the system without a supportive network in place.",foster care +the conditions these animals live in are horrendous and are a breeding ground for diseases,factory farming +we should keep the right to keep and bear arms to protect ourselves from dangerous situations and to keep our homes and our families safe.,the right to keep and bear arms +judicial activism should be limited because it is the job of the legislative and executive branches of government to write laws.,judicial activism +algorithmic trading has been reported as one of the main causes of the greatest fall in the dow in decades,algorithmic trading +"guantanamo bay houses the most dangerous threats to america and americans, including terrorists that can offer valuable insight to aid in preventing terror attacks.",guantanamo bay detention camp +cosmetic surgery is dangerous and should definitely be banned.,cosmetic surgery +surrogacy allows people to have the family they have always wanted. it isn't someone's fault they cannot reproduce and if they want to become a parent it is a good option.,surrogacy +an austerity regime is necessary to rein in wasteful spending by the government.,austerity regime +Private military companies should be banned as they are not obliged to follow the strict rules of engagement that the military must which results in abuse of civilians.,private military companies +subsidizing this powerful tool to extend human life should be a top priority for preventing and treating major diseases,embryonic stem cell research +whaling is cruel. whales suffer and die for no reason. no benefit to man. it's needless suffering.,whaling +naturopathy is a form of treatment base on alternative medicine such as massages and diet to name just a few. this type of treatment doesn't work so it should be banned.,naturopathy +cannabis should not be legalised because its long term use is associated with an increased risk of the development of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia,cannabis +"The government cannot legislate what an individual does with their body as long as it doesn't cause outside harms. Since prostitution doesn't have the ability to harm anyone besides the prostitute, it needs to be legalized.",prostitution +America is now the murder capital of the world with mass shootings happening almost daily. The madness must end and that means so must the right to keep and bear arms.,the right to keep and bear arms +"surrogacy allows friends and family, or just general people, help the dreams come true of those that can't have their own children by natural means.",surrogacy +"payday loans should not be banned because if you do not have savings for an emergency, payday loans maybe the only choice you have.",payday loans +when a marriage breaks down it can cause a lot of stress and money to legally end it. it would be simpler if there was no marriage in place to start and both parties could just move on.,marriage +subsidizing would create biased reporting.,journalism +"guantanamo bay promotes the unlawful detention and torture of prisoners, and its very existence worsens relations between the united states and countries that may harbour potential future terrorists.",guantanamo bay detention camp +orphanages cannot give kids the personal care that foster parents can.,foster care +"Murder is immoral, even when done by a legal system, and capital punishment is just murder.",capital punishment +"racial profiling suggests that all people of a skin color have similar traits. but it is not the color of the skin that suggests violence, intelligence, attitude, tastes. do not base judgments on pass ideas.",racial profiling +"We should end mandatory retirement because it discriminates against people due to their age, which is beyond their control.",retirement +it is a good way to control overspending and accumulating more debt,austerity regime +entrapment could be the only way to bring to justice highly organised and intelligent criminals.,entrapment +private military companies are dangerous. they are nothing more than mercenaries following the whims of their boss.,private military companies +some people find that naturopathy helps conditions which traditional medicine does nothing or not enough for.,naturopathy +intellectual property rights shouldn’t be abolished because it helps to ensure the originator is reimbursed accurately for their ideas.,intellectual property rights +"We should not legalize polygamy because government tax incentives for marriage are all set with the assumption of a monogamous marriage, and would not work well for polygamous marriages.",polygamy +"We should abolish the three-strikes laws because they introduce arbitrary punishment for some crimes over others, when the action was the same.",the three-strikes laws +Naturopathy prays on the weakest of our society - those without the ability to understand the difference between proven science and false promises.,naturopathy +homeschooling results in well-educated children.,homeschooling +space exploration is too frivolous to spend tax dollars on when people are starving.,space exploration +abolishing ip rights would lead to a boon in innovation as people would be free to create without restrictions.,intellectual property rights +it is necessary to keep terrorists in a place where they are able to be questioned and are in a secure location,guantanamo bay detention camp +surrogacy is elective and dangerous,surrogacy +a zero tolerance policy will lead to safer schools by removing troublemakers immediately,zero-tolerance policy in schools +racial profiling leads to unfair discrimination and racism.,racial profiling +cannabis can help alleviate many medical issues.,cannabis +we should fight urbanization because the increase of cities will cause the decrease of natural habitats for the animals in the world.,fight urbanization +Creating intellectual property is a form of labor and its unfair to allow others to steal and profit from someone else's work,intellectual property rights +entrapment is an abuse of power from law enforcement and should not be allowed.,entrapment +"subsidizing student loans will help those who cannot afford higher education, those who deserve to study but are too poor to afford it",student loans +people may easily be manipulated into being a victim of assisted suicide by relatives with alterior motives,assisted suicide +"subsidizing student loans will allow more students to go to university, get a good job, and provide more to society.",student loans +private military companies take on missions when our military doesn't have enough manpower.,private military companies +"private military companies have a role in the armed forces, especially at a time when budgets and personnel are being reduced",private military companies +cosmetic surgery it is a personal choice and no one has the right to deny them that,cosmetic surgery +"Adopting atheism is not for everyone as it can eliminate one's moral principles, tradition, and cultural beliefs.",atheism +entrapment should be legalized since people trying to bad things should be punished just like people that are actually doing bad things.,entrapment +stem cell research may hold the keys to curing cancer,embryonic stem cell research +We shouldn't abolish because intellectual property rights help the owners to protect their property and to keep their property from being stolen or replicated.,intellectual property rights +"Mandatory requirement would inject a new energy and innovation into any given field, and would combat unemployment among young people",retirement +we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.,multi-party system +fast food has proven to be detrimental to the health of all people and should be banned immediately.,fast food +being too harsh creates a negative environment which is bad for children so there should be some flexibility to avoid a zero-tolerance policy in schools.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +separation of church and state is a fundamental tenant of our country so school prayer should not be allowed.,school prayer +if journalism is funded by the government the government will regulate the news,journalism +collectivism can be a dangerous political ideology,collectivism +"naturopathy is something that should be banned because it basically consists of natural healing which doesn't work well, or heal everyone.",naturopathy +"whaling can be done in a sustainable way, there is no need to ban it entirely and harm the communities that rely on whale meat for survival",whaling +"collectivism is just an alternative name for a system wishing to strip the masses of possessions in the name of a greater good, when it is actually just a means of abusive control.",collectivism +marriage is a sacred bond that is highly regarded in various religions.,marriage +"we shouldn't have to adopt a gender neutral language, i think people should just understand that people speak languages in different ways and they should be acceptable of that.",gender-neutral language +austerity regimes can help to soften the blow of a financial crisis and in theory ensure money is spent where it is most needed in society.,austerity regime +children who are home schooled do better on tests.,homeschooling +targeted killing is an essential tactic for the elimination of known terrorists which saves hundreds even thousands of innocent lives. because of targeted killing the majority of isis have now been wiped out.,targeted killing +the three-strikes law does not allow for the concept of redemption and that people can become a better person.,the three-strikes laws +having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense,the use of public defenders +homeschooling allows a cirriculum that caters to a child's specific needs and saves the state money.,homeschooling +legalizing the organ trade will save thousands of lives. especially children. if someone can sell an organ and save a life they should be allowed to if fully informed of the risks.,organ trade +social media provides an unregulated platform for extremist and hate-fuelled rhetoric.,social media +subsidising journalism will put more resources into good investagative journalism.,journalism +embryonic stem cell research will enable us to make major breakthroughs in regards to the prevention and treatment of diseases.,embryonic stem cell research +"For a company, social media platforms are a great way to keep in touch with their customer base and showcase new products.",social media +"we need to abandon television and do other activities like reading, spending time with family or sports",television +pride parades cost the cities too much money by having to pay for extra police and crowd control,cancel pride parades +we should ban naturopathy since it supports practices that can potentially be dangerous such as drinking h2o2.,naturopathy +we should legalize cannabis because it can help people with certain health problems be relieved of their symptoms,cannabis +"prostitution is the 'oldest profession', it is not going any where. so rather than ignore it, we should legalize it so sex workers are less vulnerable to drug addiction and violence.",prostitution +it is not always an effective deterrent to crime and often leads to prison overpopulation.,the three-strikes laws +"missionary work teaches workers about faith, dedication, and helping other people who are in need.",missionary work +adopting libertarianism would allow the economy to grow since all the rules and regulations holding back businesses and entrepreneurs would be removed,libertarianism +foster care brings more harm than good because lots of times the kids just get sent from one home to another over and over and don't get the chance to learn to adapt and the change to love and be loved,foster care +subsidizing student loans would particularly help the poorest in society and so would help reduce social inequality.,student loans +atheists have much lower stress levels because they do not constantly feel guilty about not living up to religious standards,atheism +public defenders are a drain on the judicial system because often they do not have their clients best interests at heart.,the use of public defenders +embryonic stem cell research is playing god and is offensive to some religions.,embryonic stem cell research +"everyone has a right to chose a religion to follow, no matter what their beliefs & practices are, it is wrong to ban a religion",the church of scientology +we should not limit executive compensation as this allows organizations to recruit the best talent and profit from them,executive compensation +animal welfare should not be compromised so we should ban factory farming and raise the standards for animal care.,factory farming +safe spaces are sometimes the only place at-risk kids have that make them feel safe.,safe spaces +surrogacy is a valuable way for many people to become parents and start a family,surrogacy +School uniforms promote a feeling of pride and community among students.,the use of school uniform +cannabis is a mind altering substance and its effects cannot be fully quantified and therefore it should remain a controlled substance,cannabis +"homeopathy has utterly no basis in medicine, and is a treatment offered purely to extract money from potentially vulnerable, desperate people in need of hope.",homeopathy +human cloning should be banned because it crosses too many moral and legal lines and truly offers no benefits to the one that is the clone.,human cloning +executive compensation should be limited because they already receive the highest salaries and shouldn’t also get bonuses and gifts when other members of the company struggle.,executive compensation +cannabis provides pain relief for many ailments.,cannabis +a legal organ trade would boost the availability of transplant organs and save lives,organ trade +children from foster care homes are more neglected than in adoptive homes.,foster care +polygamy should be allowed as long as all participating parties consent,polygamy +intelligence tests are not the most accurate way to determine how smart someone is and they are harmful.,intelligence tests +people should oppose collectivism because it doesn't allow for individual freedom of choice and stunts individual growth.,collectivism +human cloning should be banned because of the severe ethical difficulties it creates,human cloning +journalism being subsidized would be dangerous in that it allows the possibility for one side to push their own agenda rather than seeking out the actual truth to report.,journalism +pride parades offer a sense of community and support.,cancel pride parades +people have the right to control their own health destiny.,naturopathy +we should ban algorithmic trading because algorithms don't always work and will cause people to lose a lot of money,algorithmic trading +"we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms. the fewer guns on the streets, the less chance of gun crime including murder",the right to keep and bear arms +life would be fairer under a libertarianism society where no one is held back for any reason.,libertarianism +We should abolish capital punishment because it clearly does not work as a deterrent given how many people are still on death row awaiting their fate.,capital punishment +the technology will never be good enough to make autonomous cars safe.,the development of autonomous cars +we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they have destroyed countries and left people for dead and without homes,the abolition of nuclear weapons +racial profiling is unfair and many people suffer immensely,racial profiling +terrorist groups use social media to organize and carry out attacks.,social media +"cosmetic surgery is harmless, banning a legitimate industry is governmental overstep.",cosmetic surgery +"Mandatory retirement in some fields is necessary because at a certain age, people can not perform their duties like younger employees.",retirement +"in a democracy, one should be allowed to choose for themselves whether or not they would like to vote.",compulsory voting +Foster care can provide a child coming from an abusive home with a better chance to thrive and have a future.,foster care +space exploration is incredibly important for future scientific advancements and must be funded properly.,space exploration +"we should be committed to keeping urban sprawl out of rural areas, because it is necessary for areas to stay rural for use such as farming.",fight urbanization +banning fats food should be obligatory for all governments as hurting people health.,fast food +"we should subsidiize space exploration as by understanding other planets and their ecosystems, we may be able to understand our own planet more.",space exploration +gender-neutral language is not necessary as we have lived with certain words since the origin of speech.,gender-neutral language +collectivism denies individuals their personal freedom to express themselves and think for themselves and be their personal best,collectivism +pupils having to dress in school uniform means no one is singled out for not being able to afford expensive clothes.,the use of school uniform +we should limit judicial activism because the judges would go based on their personal opinions instead of what is lawful,judicial activism +"the olympic games are no longer about sportsmanship and achievement, but politics and cheating. time to be abandoned.",the olympic games +"Children placed in Foster Care have higher rates of depression, abnormal social skills, are more impulsive, become more aggressive, and are more insecurely attached and have insecure and disordered attachment behaviors",foster care +racial profiling can be beneficial in some areas where certain races are more likely to commit crimes.,racial profiling +"algorithmic trading allows for quicker more automated trading by utilizing mathematics and technology, this is simply a technological advancement as we see in all fields of business",algorithmic trading +Missionaries try to force their beliefs and values on people.,missionary work +the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics,multi-party system +the three-strikes laws has resulted in non-violent offenders being locked up for decades.,the three-strikes laws +"The nuclear age has been the most peaceful time in human history, and there is no reason to risk that by abolishing nuclear weapons.",the abolition of nuclear weapons +school prayer violates the seperation of church and state.,school prayer +having the ability to trade organs would provide a perverse incentive to harvest organs from otherwise healthy people. this can be seen with the uyghur organ harvesting in asia.,organ trade +"multi-party systems bring diversity to politics, and giving more voices to the population",multi-party system +the wrong person has been executed many times and therefore this should be stopped.,capital punishment +homeschooling can provide the child with a more comfortable environment. it can also help shield the child from all ills of society like bullying.,homeschooling +The Church of Scientology is a modern day cult that abuses it's position to isolate members from their families and strip them of their wordly goods.,the church of scientology +"when we impose economic sanctions, quite often it is the every day people of a country that suffers the most.",the use of economic sanctions +urbanization is destroying natural habitats and interfering with natural resources.,fight urbanization +Surrogacy can cause legal problems on the paternal rights for the child.,surrogacy +telemarketing should be prohibited as it violates the private space of people,telemarketing +social media is a way for people to pass time or keep up with family and friends across the nation and world.,social media +"Subsidizing space exploration will help us to learn more about the areas outside of earth's atmosphere and, perhaps, teach us things that will improve our quality of life here on earth.",space exploration +it is very unhealthy and not good for your body,fast food +"foster care provides children a family setting, one that they so desperately need in order to become a positive influence on society.",foster care +we should have intellectual property rights so a company can protect their ideas.,intellectual property rights +nobody is harmed with surrogacy. it is a woman's body and she should be the one to decide if she wants to carry someone else's baby,surrogacy +Cannabis use is too often a gateway to other harder drugs such as cocaine and heroin so should remain illegal.,cannabis +economic sanctions only harm the general population and do little to achieve the desired result.,the use of economic sanctions +foster carers can provide stability in a home environment,foster care +whales are protected species and the hunting of them should be banned.,whaling +legalizing prostitution would make it safer for people who are going to do it anyway by giving them rules and regulations and help them feel comfortable in talking to law enforcement if they need help.,prostitution +space exploration is the future of our lives and should be continued.,space exploration +we should legalize sex selection because it should be up to people to make that choice. freedom of choice is vital in democracies and should be protected where possible.,sex selection +there have been abuses of prisoners in this camp. even enemies should not be treated this way.,guantanamo bay detention camp +"The vow of celibacy has customarily been difficult for priests to keep and therefore contributes to them feeling mentally, emotionally and spiritually incompetent.",the vow of celibacy +"cosmetic surgery should not be banned as it is a person prerogative to do what they wan to their bodies and if it will enhance their self-esteem, then it is for the good rather than the bad.",cosmetic surgery +social media encourages online bullying and harrassment.,social media +We should not subsidize journalism because it will undermine editorial independence and make all the news more biased towards the government.,journalism +"not all high school graduates complete a college degree and some of them get jobs that don't even require a degree, vocational education would really help them get better jobs than otherwise available to them.",vocational education +i think its a bad idea because you cant mold children into being whatever you want. they will have free will and might rebel.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +the right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in the constitution and cannot be infringed on or revoked - this would dilute the importance and sanctity of other doctrines.,the right to keep and bear arms +embryonic stem cell research can lead to life saving breakthroughs and it is our moral imperative to accelerate that.,embryonic stem cell research +zero-tolerance policies provide almost no room for nuance and therefore lead to many unfair punishments.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +mandatory retirement is age discrimination and therefore should be ended.,retirement +"zoos are inherently cruel to the animals, keeping them confined in unnatural conditions for the benefit of entertaining human visitors - they are miserable, and more prone to disease.",zoos +the olympics help foster friendship between nations.,the olympic games +prostitution leads women to abusive and dangerous situations and should never be legalized.,prostitution +Celibacy puts undue pressure on priests and leads to secret homosexuality and pedophilia and should be stopped.,the vow of celibacy +the right to keep and bear arms should be abolished because too many people die from gun violence in america.,the right to keep and bear arms +naturopathy promotes the body's own self healing using natural remedies it has advantages which include good nutrition and exercise,naturopathy +Flag burning is disrespectful to the country and to those who fought for the freedom the flag represents.,flag burning +i think it takes up too much valuable police resources chasing recreational cannabis smokers.also many people with health conditions find cannabis beneficial to them.,cannabis +holocaust denial undermines and trivializes the struggles of some minority groups.,holocaust denial +missionary work being allowed allows historical cultures to be ruined by the introduction of the beliefs others hold.,missionary work +"The use of public defenders should not be mandatory because people should be able to provide for their own defense if they wish, since they know their own self interest best.",the use of public defenders +we should not ban telemarketing because it would result in a loss of jobs.,telemarketing +naturopathy has been providing relief for hundreds of years.,naturopathy +Polygamous unions have higher rates of child neglect and abuse than monogamous ones.,polygamy +economic sanctions only serve to punish the citizens of a nation for the misdeeds of a few in power.,the use of economic sanctions +"we shouldn't ban the use of child actors. i think this role can be good for children, it opens up career doors, and who would fill all the roles that need a child not an adult..",the use of child actors +journalism that is subsidized by the government will lead to censoring the media from reporting negative things about the government.,journalism +judicial activism will bring forth new interpretations of the constitution and advance our society,judicial activism +spending cuts and tax increases synonymous with austerity will hurt the economy further and dramatically reduce consumption and household incomes meaning we are all worst off with no gains,austerity regime +the use of cannabis does not stop there. many go for the next high of hashish. then on to other drugs. cannabis should not be allowed to stop this progressions.,cannabis +"whale meat is part of the traditional cuisine of many cultures, and is simply another form of fishing - simply the case of coastal communities consuming what is available to them.",whaling +subsidizing stay-at-home dads would encourage more men to support home activities and allow women to grow their career of choice.,stay-at-home dads +collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own.,collectivism +we should end mandatory retirement because it stops elderly from being able to work if they are still physically able,retirement +"for people undergoing chemotherapy, cannabis can be extremely helpful in regaining appetite for food",cannabis +autonomous cars should not be produced as they are dangerous and risky.,the development of autonomous cars +"The blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended because it provides justification for attacks against Israel from Gaza, when Hamas hold up the blockade as an act of war.",blockade of the gaza strip +we should not prohibit women in combat as many can and will out perform men.,women in combat +payday loans prey on the desperation of low income people and lead them even further into poverty.,payday loans +"homeopathy is not treating the disease effectively, rather with a placebo effect.",homeopathy +it does not hold many people & is not worth the money spent to keep it open,guantanamo bay detention camp +these parades often cause riots and crime from lgbt haters.,cancel pride parades +we should not ban targeted killing because it could potentially prevent a terrorist attack,targeted killing +Intelligence tests are good for helping identify the high flyers in an organisation or students who have potential for higher things.,intelligence tests +"autonomous cars are safer because they can't fall asleep while driving, drive drunk, or take their 'eyes' off the road.",the development of autonomous cars +"Because most of its formulations are heavily diluted, most homeopathic treatments are safe",homeopathy +autonomous cars would be very helpful in reducing traffic jams in cities and in heavily congested areas.,the development of autonomous cars +we should certainly end racial profiling because it is corrupt and immoral to target potential criminals based on their race or skin color. these practices have led to a disproportionate prison system,racial profiling +Gender-neutral language keeps people from feeling marginalized if they are just not sure what they want to identify as on any given day.,gender-neutral language +"Three-strikes laws are too harsh. Many people who have committed non-violent felonies - and in some cases, misdemeanors - have been given mandatory life sentences.",the three-strikes laws +"everyone needs to be responsible for themselves, to have the right to make all their own decisions and set their own values. groups should not be allowed to tell them what to do.",collectivism +"factory farming is very cruel, many animals never touch the ground or see direct sunlight",factory farming +We are a free country and are allowed to believe in our God if we want to. Adopting a non-belief goes against the ability to choose our religion and that goes against the founding of our country.,atheism +people have the right to freedom of religion and should be allowed to be part of the church of scientology as a constitutional right.,the church of scientology +pride parades are a waste of public resources and an unnecessary indulgence on the part of the participants.,cancel pride parades +"fast food is so unhealthy for you that banning it might be the best way to save people from themselves. sure it is quick and easy, but at what cost?",fast food +stay at home dads should be subsidized to allow more families to have a parent stay at home with the kids rather than have to send them to a day care.,stay-at-home dads +"The multiparty system is less democratic as citizens don't vote for who will govern them, they just vote for party.",multi-party system +such a draconian approach effectively means that schools are focused on punishment rather than spending their time involved in the very area they are designed for: learning.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +assisted suicide is equivalent to murder and should be treated as such.,assisted suicide +human cloning could give us a better understanding of the human body thus leading to medical breakthroughs.,human cloning +urbanization leads to overcrowding and scarce resources,fight urbanization +flag burning is a form of free speech.,flag burning +having a child is a choice. why should we subsidize people that chose to have a child they cannot afford?,stay-at-home dads +autonomous cars like computers contains system that can be hacked and put people life at riks,the development of autonomous cars +it provides people with connection. you can stay in touch with family or friends frequently and easily that without this platform might not be possible.,social media +the church of scientology is just another way of believing. this is covered under the constitution and we cannot ban it.,the church of scientology +some cultures and people depend on whaling to earn the money to feed their families.,whaling +naturopathy is a great alternative for those who don't want to use traditional pharmacological drugs.,naturopathy +we cannot continue to risk the lives of our children and a zero-tolerance policy is a step in the right direction toward solving this horrific problem.,zero-tolerance policy in schools +"with the growing donor waitlist, many patients die before they are able to receive an organ. legalizing organ trade will help save lives.",organ trade +"people in third-world countries benefit greatly from the education, food, and medicine provided to them by missionaries.",missionary work +intelligence tests give a skewed and limited view of a student and do not give a full picture of someones abilities and skills.,intelligence tests +homeopathy is dangerous because it is ineffective and practically water. people delay or refuse life saving treatment for something that does not work.,homeopathy