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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 |
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