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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