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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 |
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