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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 |
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