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space exploration is such a costly exercise that subsidising would put an enormous strain on any country's finances that can be ill afforded when there are so many more causes that need supporting on earth. | space exploration |
cannabis is highly addictive, studies show up to one-in10 users develop dependence over time | cannabis |
cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned. a young person may not understand what is best for them and may make bad, permanent decisions. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
racial profiling should be illegal because it isn’t right to discriminate against someone because of their race. | racial profiling |
we should not ban human cloning as we need to continue to work to the betterment of the health and welfare of the people. | human cloning |
we should not end mandatory retirement because people need to retire whether they realize it or not, it is not up to them, they of course have no free will. | retirement |
we have freedom of speech in this country and to arrest people for a belief they have is going way too far. conspiracy theories have always been out there and you can't just throw people in jail for them. | holocaust denial |
Students are and will always be the backbone of the society. It's compulsory to support these growing students in becoming true, well educated citizens to support the economy. | student loans |
burning the flag is a strong and valid way of making a statement against an oppressive regime that is non-violent | flag burning |
homeopathy is not proven to work as effectively as modern medicine | homeopathy |
school uniforms help everyone feel included and not judged on the clothes they wear | the use of school uniform |
guantanamo bay has given the us governement unprecidented abuse of power in detaining and torturing captive prisoners. it is inhumane and not a signal of an enlightened society. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
there are many environmental concerns to be considered when using nuclear weapons. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
intelligence test can cause certain students to be pigeon holed and cause them to have low opinions of themselves because they can not score as high as others. | intelligence tests |
foster care can cause serious mental and emotional trauma for those in the system | foster care |
human cloning is a dangerous precedent that may eventually replace natural reproduction and lead to the downfall of society | human cloning |
Television is an outdated modality that lures people into inactive passivity, it is dangerous to well-being and should be banned | television |
missionary work has been invaluable in helping vulnerable people. this has to be a good thing. | missionary work |
naturopathy causes people to forgo medical treatment that could save their life. | naturopathy |
if the kkk can march, then anyone can march, pride parades hurt no one. | cancel pride parades |
if no country had nuclear weapons the world would be a safer place. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
childhood is an important phase of personal development. the stress and fame of being an actor at such a young age has been shown several times to lead to problematic adults. | the use of child actors |
algorithmic trading allows for more timely, accurate, and efficient trading. | algorithmic trading |
Naturopathy is a false science. Treatments are not based on knowledge but only superstitions. This kind of science could really harm person getting this kind of treatment | naturopathy |
we shouldn't legalize prostitution because it may cause higher percentage of drug rates and crimes along with prostitution rates | prostitution |
we should ban targeted killing as it is immoral and sometimes innocent people are killed | targeted killing |
plastic surgery can cause many complications and infections and does not address the underlying self esteem issues of the patient | cosmetic surgery |
the supreme court has ruled that it is a form of free speech & should not be banned | flag burning |
minors haven't stopped growing and don't realise the full implications of cosmetic surgery. they don't have full mental capacity to make important choices. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
school uniforms are unflattering, uncomfortable, and expensive. | the use of school uniform |
whaling endangers various species of whales and could upset the balance of the ecosystem if it is allowed to continue. | whaling |
Journalism would not remain independent if it received subsidies from the government. | journalism |
embryonic stem cell research helps save and improve lives. | embryonic stem cell research |
missionary work does good in poorer, third-world countries that are often forgotten and neglected. | missionary work |
they recruit public figures and celebrities in order to help lure in the masses, yet they are simply a toxic money-hungry cult. | the church of scientology |
While the foster system is imperfect, it provides more good than harm because many children need a place to live in between permanent living situations, and would otherwise have to remain in their current unsafe homes. | foster care |
cosmetic surgery is unnecessary and does not provide health benefits | cosmetic surgery |
since it's been discovered that you can derive stem cells from adults and other means, morally questionable embryonic stem cell research is unnecessary. | embryonic stem cell research |
a multi-party system would be beneficial as more than one political view in government would ensure a fairer outcome. | multi-party system |
we need economic sanctions to be available as a tool to keep other countries from taking advantage of us. | the use of economic sanctions |
we should not subsidize space exploration because we should concentrate on fixing earth first | space exploration |
supporting vocational education helps society as a whole when we have plenty of people qualified to do the work that supports our daily lives. | vocational education |
maintaining intellectual property rights for all is too expensive, and maintaining these rights might restrict innovation in certain sectors. | intellectual property rights |
gender-neutral language eliminates gender discrimination and does not distinguish nor give priority of one gender over the other. | gender-neutral language |
the church has engaged in harassment against detractors and former members and promotes dangerous ideas about mental health, homosexuality and child-rearing | the church of scientology |
economic sanctions are an excellent alternative to violence in terms of denouncing policy. | the use of economic sanctions |
naturopathic remedies do nothing for the patient and in fact, stop that individual from seeking legitimate medical remedies. | naturopathy |
zoos allow people to learn about animals, which results in increased conservation efforts | zoos |
some crimes are so despicable that death is the only appropriate punishment | capital punishment |
austerity only leads to economic contraction that endangers the chance of reducing the debt. | austerity regime |
polygamy creates many familial problems such as unhealthy competition among the wives leading to an unhealthy atmosphere for children. | polygamy |
it is a harsh penalty for those that committ non violent crimes. | the three-strikes laws |
cannabis should be legalized because it can help treat so many medical conditions that medications can't and it is much more natural and better for your body. | cannabis |
an independent review by the prison reform trust says children aged 10 to 17 in care are more than five times as likely to be in trouble with the law than others. | foster care |
if someone does not want to engage with telemarketers they can just hang up or sign off | telemarketing |
Whaling can lead to over-fishing and the decimation of whale communities. | whaling |
The blockade of Gaza increases the power of extremism by denying the citizens basic necessities and access to the market, meaning they often need to turn to groups like Hamas for supplies. | blockade of the gaza strip |
Three-strikes laws clog the court systems. Defendants will take their cases to trial, rather than accept a plea bargain, in an attempt to avoid a life sentence. | the three-strikes laws |
collectivism stops people from being able to better themselves. | collectivism |
zoos protect endangered species and are leaders in the fight to conserve natural resources | zoos |
Parents should be able to plan out their family the way they please and that includes selecting the sex of their children, if possible. | sex selection |
people should have a right to commit suicide in a peaceful and unharmful way to themselves and others. | assisted suicide |
we should not interfere with the free market, which subsidizing does. it throws the market out of balance and does not represent supply and demand when something is subsidized. | journalism |
keeping large animals in tiny cages is barbaric so we should abolish zoos. | zoos |
prohibiting school prayer violates the right of religious freedom. religion doesn't have to be taught in schools, but a few moments for students to pray in whatever way they like doesn't hurt anyone. | school prayer |
we should end the usage of economic sanctions because it is incredibly cruel to the citizens of the country being sanctioned, especially the poor. sanctions don't necessarily stop wars either. | the use of economic sanctions |
the death penalty and capital punishment serves as an effective deterrent to discourage people from committing crimes. | capital punishment |
Zoos are a great way for people to learn about animals | zoos |
urbanization brings people closer to the services that they need | fight urbanization |
algorithmic trading is a technological improvement on antiquated methods of trading and should be encouraged and improved. | algorithmic trading |
we should not legalize organ trade as it could lead to somebody killing themselves in order to sell their organs if their family was in debt. | organ trade |
payday loans prey on the weak and put them further into debt rather than helping them. | payday loans |
The people of Gaza have a hard time getting enough drinking water, food, and electricity or sending their children to school as a result of the blockade | blockade of the gaza strip |
the parents should be allowed to home school their kids if that's their choice. | homeschooling |
all accused people should have the same level of representation so that the rich do not have an advantage | the use of public defenders |
surrogacy helps many people have children | surrogacy |
it's not the wealthy that suffer during austerity, it's the poor. | austerity regime |
stem cell research has proven to be useful and beneficial for everyone in the development of new treatments for diseases. | embryonic stem cell research |
an austerity regime is the most effective weapon in our arsenal to combat the economic issues we're facing | austerity regime |
A Canadian study published online in the journal Neuron concluded that the IQ test is fundamentally flawed, seeing that its questions grossly oversimplify the abilities of the human brain | intelligence tests |
we should not legalize the organ trade because it would lead to the exploitation of the poor for the benefit of the rich | organ trade |
fast food is relatively cheap and sometimes it's the only meal people can afford | fast food |
without intelligence tests to use as a benchmark, it would be impossible to assess someones capability and provide them with appropriate level tasks. | intelligence tests |
fast food is perfectly healthy if consumed in moderation - the concentration should be on educating the consumer, not imposing a draconian ban. | fast food |
if you have the financial means to employ the best defence, why shouldn't you be able to do that if it gives you a better chance of being found not guilty. | the use of public defenders |
atheism fosters intellectual and human development and we must adopt it | atheism |
we live in a country where we have free will and banning something like cosmetic surgery is taking away another choice a citizen has to correct something they are unhappy with. | cosmetic surgery |
human cloning can be useful for genetic research to help us understand more about treating and preventing diseases | human cloning |
if used properly it can reunite old friends and family and bring much pleasure. | social media |
racial profiling only contributes to strained relationships between minority communities and law enforcement. | racial profiling |
We have seen too many cases of overturned judgments as new technologies and evidence have come to light, rendering capital punishment inherently problematic. | capital punishment |
Telemarketing can be effective in selling a good, saving money compared to advertisements or in person interactions. | telemarketing |
Payday loans should be banned because the impossible rates of interest charged merely plunge people further into hardship. | payday loans |
if subsidizing stay at home dads would help a family better care for their children and stay off public assistance, then i think it's a great idea. | stay-at-home dads |
we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because the threat of such weapons only causes tension between countries. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
payday loans prey on the poor and vulnerable with disgustingly high interest rates and unfair terms | payday loans |
payday loans are a type of predatory loansharking that preys on people who are already economically disadvantaged | payday loans |
private military companies are trained for combat and can assist the governmental military groups | private military companies |
whales are an endangered species that need to be protected | whaling |
homeopathy can cause dangerous interactions with medications. | homeopathy |
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