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Prostitution is an important way of personal financial empowerment that individuals should have access to. | prostitution |
Three strikes laws are a deterrent for repeat offenders because they don't want to spend their life in prison. | the three-strikes laws |
the olympic games create a tourism boom for the host city which injects a lot of cash which can be used to better locals so it shouldn’t be abolished. | the olympic games |
wikipedia is still a private website, so giving a site money to keep it running is unethical. why not subsidize any other site then? | wikipedia |
surrogacy should not be banned because a woman should be able to do whatever she wants to with her body. surrogacy gives hope to a couple who cannot carry their own baby. | surrogacy |
we should not abolish the olympic games because bring together athletes from many different nations helps create a wonderful, civilized world. | the olympic games |
factory farming is a way of producing cheap meat. without it poorer people may not be able to afford it and may become malnourished. | factory farming |
we should cancel pride parades. they no longer serve a purpose as gay people now have equal rights and are accepted in society. there is no need to be loud and proud anymore. | cancel pride parades |
as long as the child really wants to do it and is being properly supervised, they should be allowed to act. | the use of child actors |
we should prohibit school prayer because some people don't believe in god, therefore, they should not be forced to pray | school prayer |
Payday loans create cycles of debt in which people constantly need new payday loans to pay off their previous ones, meaning that they can never escape their poverty and accumulating interest payments. | payday loans |
Zoos also provide a safe haven from killing and hunting animals and is a learning facility | zoos |
payday loans are not controlled and the fees are exorbitantly high | payday loans |
assisted suicide should not be a criminal offense as everyone should have the right to end their life peacefully once they are to a point of not being able to get better. | assisted suicide |
Safe spaces should be abolished because it just means that people can get out of work, classes, etc if they feel unsafe.. | safe spaces |
the olympic games work as an investment for the cities where they are made, leaving good dividends for the city and the shops, creating a better quality of life | the olympic games |
a criminal will think twice about committing a crime knowing that the next crime he commits might mean life imprisonment. | the three-strikes laws |
the three-strikes law has been extremely effective in reducing crime in states that have adopted the measure. | the three-strikes laws |
homeschooling has a curriculum that is developed largely resembling that of a normal school's curriculum, and sometimes, students learn better in a more intimate setting. | homeschooling |
the high interest rates charged by payday loan companies cause people to get into a spiral of debt from which they cannot escape | payday loans |
homeschooling should not be banned since this allows learning to be specifically tailored to the individual child and produces the optimal learning environment. | homeschooling |
factory farming is notorious for animal abuse and should be stopped. | factory farming |
a judge is suppose to uphold the rule of law, not alter it with their own opinions/views/beliefs. | judicial activism |
we should abolish the olympic games because they cause too much crime and extra burden on police in the cities that host them. | the olympic games |
Subsidizing journalism increases competition, which allows for more innovation and diversity of choices. | journalism |
multi party systems help all viewpoints get representation in a democracy | multi-party system |
zero tolerance policies in schools make them a safer and more disciplined place because disruptive students are removed | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
missionary work is dangerous, often occurring in war torn areas. missionaries are often young adults without world experience who are unaware of how to defend themselves in unknown lands. | missionary work |
we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society. | student loans |
Naturopathy often succeeds in treating chronic conditions that don't respond to conventional medicine. | naturopathy |
Legalizing prostitution - and thus regulating it - would reduce the harms that accompany it. | prostitution |
zoos enable people to study the behaviour of animals, see them at close quarters as sentient beings, and this all indirectly improves attitudes towards animal welfare in all walks of life. | zoos |
polygamy is a choice and the government has no right to intervene or tell people how to live their lives. polygamy isn't hurting anyone. | polygamy |
We should subsidize journalism because currently long form, investigative journalism is going away, which threatens the in-depth analysis voters need to understand complex issues. | journalism |
economic sanctions only hurt the poor and do not hurt the corrupt people in charge. | the use of economic sanctions |
the three strikes law is an old concept. it doesn't really prevent people from committing violence, especially because many acts of violence are not premeditated. | the three-strikes laws |
collectivism means that groups of people promote positive values, care for individuals and ensure that everyone is valued and respected. | collectivism |
embryonic stem cell research has the potential create new treatments for many diseases | embryonic stem cell research |
nature provides habitat to hundreds of native species. if urbanization continues, they will be at risk of extinction and once the damage has been done, it cannot be reversed. | fight urbanization |
Capital punishment wrongly gives governments the power to take human life. | capital punishment |
the blockade of the gaza strip should be ended as it has caused unnecessary suffering to those who live there. | blockade of the gaza strip |
libertarianism allows people maximum freedom without government intervention. | libertarianism |
foster care gives children the chance to experience the warmth and care of a loving family | foster care |
pride parades are important because they are another way for a city to promote inclusivity. | cancel pride parades |
it is better to never be born than to be born to parents who do not want you, therefore, we should legalize sex selection. | sex selection |
the freedom of choice should be protected, legalizing prostitution is a way of empowering woman to choose what to do with their body and respecting their freedom to do so. | prostitution |
factory farming puts animals in conditions which are detrimental to their health. they would be healthier with more space and more care. | factory farming |
Payday loans are helpful to get past a sudden financial situation that happens before you get paid for the week. | payday loans |
we need to support price parades because everyone has the right to celebrate their cultures and diversities. | cancel pride parades |
everyone deserves a chance of a good education even if they can not afford the schooling. | student loans |
there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime | cannabis |
We should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms as we have a right to defend ourselves given by the constitution. | the right to keep and bear arms |
homeschooling helps those who do not thrive in a school environment | homeschooling |
people who grew up in foster homes have a high rate of incarceration | foster care |
targeted killing allows for elimination of a severe and dangerous threat to a country, with minimal collateral damage and should be continued | targeted killing |
mandatory retirement discriminates against older people by assuming they have nothing to offer anymore because of their age | retirement |
Coalitions allow for more compromise and discourse and are only possible in a multiparty system. | multi-party system |
cannabis is not a dangerous drug such as meth and should be legalized for all the country to enjoy, like alochol. | cannabis |
we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms as everyone has a right to keep guns as a mean of protection as stated in the constitution. | the right to keep and bear arms |
natural medicine is safer and is proven to work as well as traditional medicine. | homeopathy |
economic sanctions are a viable and peaceful alternative to war | the use of economic sanctions |
making a child work as an actor deprives them of childhood experiences and interactions. | the use of child actors |
maximizing freedom is the most legitimate form of society, this is only truly achieved with libertarianism | libertarianism |
the olympics are a positive athletic contest which builds pride in a country and promotes cooperation among all participating countries. they are a goodwill ambassador for the world and should remain. | the olympic games |
many people will lose jobs and benefits under austerity, leading to a low quality of life. | austerity regime |
foster care can help people who otherwise wouldn't have a home so it is important. | foster care |
a zero-tolerance policy in schools should be adopted to send a strong signal to students that any and more importantly, all, violations will be addressed and dealt with. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
human cloning not only can aid in securing the longevity of a familial line but aid in research to target diseases that can find a cure. | human cloning |
intelligence tests cause students to feel inadequate and pressured. | intelligence tests |
embryonic stem cell research may be the key to curing many diseases and should be encouraged and explored. | embryonic stem cell research |
urbanization is a necessary part of economic expansion and improvement. | fight urbanization |
nuclear weapons are too dangerous and the issues from their deployment are catastrophic, therefore they should be abolished. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
autonomous cars could potentially make our roads a safer place for everyone. | the development of autonomous cars |
pride parades are important to help to combat the excessive bullying prevalent in the lgbt community | cancel pride parades |
There is a risk of terrorists getting a nuclear weapon and creating a dirty bomb capable of destroying cities with millions of citizens. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
celibacy in the church is an antiquated vow and should be abandoned. it brings harm in the form of unnatural acts against easy prey to satisfy sexual urges which are normal and are being treated as if a sin. | the vow of celibacy |
cannabis is seen as a gateway to other more harmful drugs and shown to have harmful effects to mental health and should, therefore, be banned. | cannabis |
with so many people requiring organ transplants the only way to meet the demand is to legalize the organ trade and this would save lives. | organ trade |
The Church of Scientology is a misleading institution. They use force and deceitful ideas to drag people on believing them just to make profits | the church of scientology |
a multi-party system weakens speed of decision making and ensures no progress is made so we should not adopt it. | multi-party system |
judicial activism provides an important means for reconsidering poorly constructed legislation | judicial activism |
if the right to keep and bear arms was abolished people would be unable to protect themselves and their property. | the right to keep and bear arms |
it should not be a criminal offence because in the us there is the right to free speech, as horrible as it may be. being ignorant and hateful in speech only is not a crime. | holocaust denial |
gender-neutral language includes everybody, and removes sexist connotations from speech. | gender-neutral language |
We should not end affirmative action as it is still an unequal society in terms of opportunities, education and work and all people should be given opportunities. | affirmative action |
affirmative action puts people in jobs that they are not qualified for instead of someone who is | affirmative action |
animals in zoos are frequently teased and stressed by humans. these animals should be allowed to roam free in their natural habitats. | zoos |
homeschooling should be banned because parents are often ill equipped to teach their children properly | homeschooling |
compulsory voting is a violation of civil rights | compulsory voting |
sometimes politics becomes so corrupt and untenable, that the only way to make change in the country is through judicial activism. | judicial activism |
vocational education gives adults that can't afford to go to college, or can't learn in a typical college, a chance to learn skills for the betterment of himself and society. | vocational education |
Racial profiling perpetuates discrimination against minority groups already the victims of historical injustices. | racial profiling |
When anyone, especially a child, is labeled with a number which is considered an accurate measure of his innate potential may suffer from the low expectations, lack of stimulation and damaged self-esteem | intelligence tests |
nuclear weapons are unstable and could create chaos | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
the decision to have cosmetic surgery should be kept between the patient (the minor), his parents, and the doctor. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
Flags are strong symbology that get the point across more effectively then words, thus flag burning is a unique form of freedom of speech from letter writing or other forms of protest. | flag burning |
public defenders are necessary to make sure everyone is represented | the use of public defenders |
capital punishment is a deterrent for others to commit the same crimes. | capital punishment |
urbanisation makes all amenities closer so it’s more convenient to everyone. | fight urbanization |
Many studies have pointed to the deleterious impact of foster care on children physical health, cognitive and academic functioning, and social-emotional wellbeing | foster care |
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