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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 |
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