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foster care provides kids in need with a stable home environment | foster care |
Gender-neutral language would prevent discrimination of those who do not consider themselves binary, it would also allow people to simply be people and not defined by gender. | gender-neutral language |
space exploration is an expenditure so esoteric, it does not justify its hefty cost to the public. | space exploration |
child actors are worked far too many hours, and that could cost them physically, emotionally, and in school. | the use of child actors |
a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people | multi-party system |
collectivism should not be opposed as it leads to a greater sense of group identity with the more vulnerable in society being protected. | collectivism |
the research can help relive the suffering of people and could possibly cure ailments. | embryonic stem cell research |
polygamy should be allowed as human beings should have the right to have however many wives they want without it being other's business. | polygamy |
flag burning is free speech and free speech is allowed | flag burning |
school prayer should be banned because it has no place in state run educational establishments | school prayer |
we should adopt atheism because religion is too restrictive and science falls to the side of atheism largely disproving the existence of a god. | atheism |
Homeschooling should be banned as there are no set standards for this type of education which would leave some students disadvantaged. | homeschooling |
executive compensation should be limited to make companies more profitable. | executive compensation |
economic sanctions hurt those that need help the most | the use of economic sanctions |
wikipedia is useful in helping people of all ages learn about various topics.. | wikipedia |
We should abolish zoos since animals are not living in their natural habitat and aren't living like they are meant to live. Zoos make money off the exploitation of animals. | zoos |
assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because no one has a right to take another persons life or to help them | assisted suicide |
intellectual property rights are important as it gives economic incentive for their creation and helps to stimulate innovation and contribute to the technological progress of countries. | intellectual property rights |
people should be allowed to work for as long as they want and as long as they are capable | retirement |
algorithmic trading is unfair because people with the best connections and best equipment have an advantage over others. | algorithmic trading |
telemarketing is a legitimate tool used by companies to sell products. | telemarketing |
it is much easier to provide services to an urbanised area than a populus spread out over a great distance, making planning for services much simpler and cost effective. | fight urbanization |
flag burning is a desecration of an important symbol of our nation. | flag burning |
whaling is indiscrimate and inhumane, driving various species to the brink of extinction. | whaling |
Our founding fathers gave us the right to bear arms to protect us from a government getting too big. They have been going after our guns to have more control over us. It should never be abolished. | the right to keep and bear arms |
factory farming should be eliminated due to inhumane treatment of animals and workers | factory farming |
child actors grow up to struggle with drugs, alcohol and low self esteem problems | the use of child actors |
economic sanctions should be ended as these sanctions have a negative impact on poor countries whose leaders are despots and dictators. | the use of economic sanctions |
executive compensation has been inflated to grotesque amounts, is too often seen to reward failure, and harmfully magnifies a disconnect between the board members and blue collar workers of a company. | executive compensation |
we should not abandon television because it is a creative outlet and an escape from the daily struggle that helps people to unwind and relax. | television |
racial profiling is discriminatory to minorities. you can't just assume because someone is of a certain race that they automatically would be the one to commit the crime. | racial profiling |
all these tests do is make people with a lower iq feel inadequate and ashamed. | intelligence tests |
austerity regimes can cause widespread unemployment | austerity regime |
we should oppose collectivism because it shows favoritism to some groups and individuals. | collectivism |
the vow of celibacy represents an outdated view on sexual behavior | the vow of celibacy |
Ending the blockade now removes an immense amount of Israel leverage to try and negotiate and end to violence by Hamas and other terrorist organizations. | blockade of the gaza strip |
social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, meet new people and share interests. | social media |
capital punishment has been shown to deter violent crime | capital punishment |
homeopathy is sometimes used by people instead of traditional medicine. this could lead to unnecessary deaths. | homeopathy |
the church of scientology is a cult that has proven to be a money laundering racket and physically and mentally abusive to its members. | the church of scientology |
with the divorce rates so high, marriage is pointless. and in recent times less and less people are even getting married. they just cohabitate and commit. marriage is becoming outdated. | marriage |
space exploration is needed to further our nations scientific knowledge. it should be supported by government. there is no profit in it but is vital to our nation and should be undertaken with public dollars. | space exploration |
Television is outdated, many people are already abandoning it and are often using online on demand services instead. We should just abandon television and concentrate on improving other services instead. | television |
Targeted killing sometimes results in innocent people also being killed. | targeted killing |
targeted killing should be banned, everyone is entitled of a due process | targeted killing |
we should allow judicial activism as no matter how many laws there are, there is always an exception that goes outside the box and needs to be addressed individually. | judicial activism |
it is more humane to help the person die than to let them suffer excruciating pain | assisted suicide |
it is not right that christians should force their message on poorer, more vulnerable people. | missionary work |
we should not subsidize embryonic stem cell research because the controversy centered on the moral implications of destroying human embryos | embryonic stem cell research |
autonomous cars with the finest technology are still imperfect and cause accidents every year. | the development of autonomous cars |
Nuclear weapons are morally reprehensible. No country has the moral right to possess or use a weapon that could annihilate humanity. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
cannabis is the last hope for many people with chronic pain, and it is way safer than many prescription drugs. | cannabis |
marriage is antiquated so many people now live together as lifelong partners therefore marriage is an unnecessary act. | marriage |
school prayer should not be prohibited because it allows students a period of quiet reflection that may help create the correct atmosphere for study | school prayer |
autonomous cars may become much safer with testing, and accidents will be a thing of the past once they are brought up to speed in terms of safety. | the development of autonomous cars |
we should abolish the olympic games as they are expensive and the money spent could be better spent on other projects like world hunger | the olympic games |
child abuse is proportionately greater in foster homes. | foster care |
subsidizing stay at home dads would help alleviate financial burdens on a lot of families | stay-at-home dads |
We should not abandon television as many people still get a lot of enjoyment from this medium. | television |
targeted killing can be the only safe and efficient option to remove a global threat, without mass military campaigns that kill thousands of our own soldiers and innocent civilians | targeted killing |
targeted killing increases collateral damage and puts innocent bystanders and civilians at risk through no fault of their own. | targeted killing |
zoos are cruel because they take animals away from their natural habitats. | zoos |
collectivism provides a common goal for everyone to work towards. | collectivism |
gender neutral language is a crucial step towards equality for all genders. | gender-neutral language |
young people must be given chances to make mistakes and to correct them so we must tolerate some things that are detrimental to the learning environment and allow students to atone for their mistakes | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
Sex selection can prevent gender-specific diseases from being passed onto a baby. | sex selection |
factory farming is bad for the environment and should be banned | factory farming |
we should prohibit school prayer because there is supposed to be a separation of church and state and because not every person identifies as christian. | school prayer |
The blockade unduly harms Palestinian women and children and is part of an illegal occupation. | blockade of the gaza strip |
subsidizing embryonic stem cell research will allow for continued study into life saving treatments such as parkinson's disease, cancers and other life debilitating conditions. | embryonic stem cell research |
families could take advantage of assisted suicide in order to collect insurance or inheritance money, even if the individual is not past the point of no return health-wise. | assisted suicide |
whaling should not be banned because it is an important part of the cultural heritage of some aboriginal peoples | whaling |
homeschooling helps kids learn better in an environment where they're comfortable. | homeschooling |
prostitution causes the spread of disease and crime | prostitution |
safe spaces sometimes provide a crucial place for minority groups and there is no need to abolish them. | safe spaces |
social media brings together family and friends from all around the world that otherwise wouldn't stay in contact. | social media |
zero-tolerance policies force the same rules to be applied to all students, reducing discrimination | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
government today has way too much influence in our daily lives; libertarianism seeks to reduce said interference, while possibly also reducing the amount of money the government spends. | libertarianism |
libertarianism is an egalitarian system which would eliminate bureaucracy. | libertarianism |
collectivism is a type of brainwashing no different than cults. who decides what is best for the collective group, and who is to say that they are right? | collectivism |
You cannot ban missionary work in any country that respects religious freedom for to some reaching out to others is part of their religion. | missionary work |
social media encourages people to overshare their lives which compromises security | social media |
tv and theatre will always have a need for child actors, as long as it doesn't interfere with their education or place too much demands on them, then it shouldn't be a problem. | the use of child actors |
public defenders should not be mandatory as they are often overworked and underpaid, this would only add to the strain and workload. | the use of public defenders |
scientific studies have shown that cannabis is safe as a recreational drug | cannabis |
foster care provides a safe environment for children who have suffered abuse | foster care |
cosmetic surgery can help people with deformities. it can improve their lives, make them more comfortable in social settings. medical boards can review doctors for excessive surgeries, no need to ban it | cosmetic surgery |
the only way to reduce gun deaths is to abolish the right to keep and bear arms | the right to keep and bear arms |
judicial activism can be beneficial in some cases. | judicial activism |
safe spaces provide an area that those confronting traumatic issues can go to refresh their minds, to calm themselves, a sanctuary when necessary. | safe spaces |
zero-tolerance policies are too harsh for students who are still in their formative years and can change their behavior. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
legalizing prostitution would give medical care to those working in the industry | prostitution |
zero-tolerance is not a good thing, it is a harsh punishment for minors | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
the mandatory use of public defenders will bring a more consistent judicial system | the use of public defenders |
Missionaries take advantage of people who are poor, sick, and starving - and often have little to no education as well. | missionary work |
naturopathy is unregulated and there is no proof that it is beneficial or safe. | naturopathy |
Affirmative action is a benefit to all of society as it allows disenfranchised communities to rise out of poverty and become independent. | affirmative action |
we should not legalize prostitution because it will then become a rampant problem in every city and send the wrong message to women that's it's an acceptable "job." | prostitution |
the whale population is declining and they may become extinct | whaling |
entrapment creates a criminal offence that under normal circumstances may never have taken place - this is no better that actually committing a misdeamour directly. | entrapment |
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