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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