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polygamy could be confusing for the children growing up in such relationships as they do not have one clear mother and father as their friends do.
polygamy
economic sanctions can prove to be an effective deterrent to aggressive nations.
the use of economic sanctions
it doesn't deter crime and it's simply about revenge. the innocence project has exonerated twenty people on death row, and with their limited resources i have no doubt the number is higher.
capital punishment
a ban would only increase the already concerning trend to go to dangerous surgeons abroad
cosmetic surgery
people should be allowed to get organs from other countries by buying them if the wait list for their transplant is too long and they are at risk of dying.
organ trade
banning whaling is the most humane thing we can do to help.
whaling
social media leads to isolation and depression, due to constant comparisons and no real life social interaction.
social media
School uniforms are uncomfortable for those who prefer a much different style of clothing.
the use of school uniform
autonomous cars can help those without the capability of driving be able to have consistent transportation when they don't otherwise.
the development of autonomous cars
zoos allow for continued protections of many species as well as providing the means for births of animals that would not have occurred in the wild due to loss of habitation and poachers.
zoos
the number of people participating in voting across all elections has been steadily declining year on year so we need compulsory voting to ensure representative elections
compulsory voting
the olympic games bring vast economic benefit to local communities, both through regeneration projects and the influx of vistors spending their cash.
the olympic games
the organ trade can provide a greater supply of organs which could save many lives.
organ trade
homeschooling doesn't allow the child to have the same social aspect that they would attain at a regular school.
homeschooling
legalizing prostitution allows better regulation, to protect the women from violence and disease
prostitution
naturopathy can be alternative way of medicine when prescription medicine isn't an option
naturopathy
legalizing prostitution would prevent exploitation and trafficking of sex workers
prostitution
an austerity regime can help restructure a country's debt without increasing the deficit
austerity regime
The heat and radiation released by nuclear detonations against all targets in a massive area make these bombs inherently horrific, violent, and cruel.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
multi-party systems allow several viewpoints to be expressed and represents more people.
multi-party system
Polygamy prevents adultery and promotes trusting and healthy relationships by preventing jealousy and creating space for growth and freedom.
polygamy
naturopathy can cause enormous damage if people use it instead of using mainstream medicine.
naturopathy
autonomous cars are likely to be safer than human controlled cars because they remove the factor of human driver error.
the development of autonomous cars
spiralling national debt is unsustainable in the longer term, and the only way to begin reversing this for future generations is to adobt an approach of austerity, no matter how painful.
austerity regime
young people with facial disfigurements or those who have been involved in accidents could greatly benefit from cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence and restore their appearance
cosmetic surgery for minors
autonomous cars can be easily hacked to cause widespread accidents.
the development of autonomous cars
in some cases where all attempts to capture someone has gone wrong the only option left is to kill them before they can hurt more people and in these cases it shouldn’t be banned.
targeted killing
public defenders allow all to be supported by someone for free in an attempt to defend themselves legally. eliminating high priced lawyers who provide the same service would level the playing field for all.
the use of public defenders
we should abandon the use of school uniform because some schools are too strict on their policies and may feel the students will respond with breaking boundaries which lead to exclusion
the use of school uniform
Wikipedia has millions of visitors every day. If these individuals were charged a minimal fee, Wikipedia would never need government subsidization.
wikipedia
people have the right to alter their looks as they see fit if it improves their self image and mental well-being.
cosmetic surgery
autonomous cars eliminate the dangers of distracted drivers.
the development of autonomous cars
Intellectual property rights are important to protect the assets of those who have invested time and money into a particular idea.
intellectual property rights
Capital punishment is inhumane, as we value the right to life in all societies, yet this action of state violence violates that most fundamental right.
capital punishment
too often people only do foster care to bring in more money and the children receive little or no attention.
foster care
racial profiling is discriminatory and should not be used as it proliferates the concept that certain ethnic groups, ages or sexes are participating in criminal behavior.
racial profiling
prisoners are tortured beyond reasons there and it's a human right's violation
guantanamo bay detention camp
nobody can own a lyric or a written word, the whole idea of intellectual property rights is outdated.
intellectual property rights
the vow of celibacy prevents people from performing sinful acts.
the vow of celibacy
abandoning television would encourage people to do other more beneficial activies such as reading, socialising, being outdoors and otherwise healthier pursuits.
television
prostitution is catering for an age-old need, and legalising the profession will improve the safety and health of the sex workers.
prostitution
cosmetic surgery decisions require the consent of an adult and should not be inflicted on minors prior to their age of consent.
cosmetic surgery for minors
affirmative action is incredibly important to ensure visibility and equality are strived for, in a society where systemic racism, sexism and homophobia are ingrained in a systems of commerce.
affirmative action
forcing a person to vote when they know nothing of current issues could lead to them voting for someone that will cause more harm than good.
compulsory voting
urbanization is destroying our natural habitat by over-expanding humans reach. we need to scale back rather than continuing to destroy our environment.
fight urbanization
legalizing organ trade would make it easier for people to get the organs they need in order to survive in case of organ failure
organ trade
we should ban fast food because it is making people become obese
fast food
if journalism can't survive without a subsidy, it doesn't deserve to be in the market
journalism
we should legalise cannabis because scientific studies have proven that it helps people with diseases such as parkinson's and will be much cheaper than the current medicines.
cannabis
we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research since it could help people in the future suffering from incurable diseases.
embryonic stem cell research
abandoning marriage allows for people to grow as themselves without the weight of a relationship
marriage
we should subsidize space exploration as it is important to learn more about the universe and investigate the possibility of other life forms.
space exploration
human cloning is a minefield for ethics and will result in a sort of eugenics program with 'designer babies'
human cloning
sex selection could help with overpopulation as parents wouldn't have to keep having kids until they get the gender they wanted
sex selection
affirmative action is needed to correct the imbalance that was created by years of oppression against non white males. this dominance remains prevalent today and affirmative action helps restore a balance.
affirmative action
mandatory retirement is harsh. it pushes workers who might still be viable out of the workforce for no other reason than their age, often leaving them to struggle.
retirement
it is a manner of free speech currently protected under the first amendment. banning it would be unconstitutional.
flag burning
Algorithmic trading will put many stock brokers and analysts out of business.
algorithmic trading
legalizing sex selection is a slippery slope that could lead to other selections, like hair color, height, or something more drastic.
sex selection
stay-at-home dads are an integral part of the economy. they usually allow their wives to work unhampered. thus we should subsidize the stay-at home dads.
stay-at-home dads
Affirmative action doesn't really changes anything, quite the opposite, it perpetuates the inequality in society.
affirmative action
foster care can help a child find a family that truly loves them and gives them everything they need
foster care
we should abandon marriage since now it doesn't seem as important as it used to be. it's easy to get divorced and now it's acceptable to have children out of wedlock or multiple partners.
marriage
surrogacy shouldnt be banned it provides childless people the chance for a baby who are unable to carry their own
surrogacy
Autonomous cars have caused deadly accidents and they will never be safe enough for widespread public use.
the development of autonomous cars
some tribes depend on whaling resources to survive.
whaling
factory farming leads to sick and diseased animals and poor living conditions for the live stock
factory farming
naturopathy is a dangerous thing that allows people to put faith in healing themselves in an unconditional and unproven manner instead of working with proven methods.
naturopathy
vocational education provides training for jobs for people who are unable to afford to pay for it
vocational education
Children can languish for years in foster care, experiencing multiple placement changes. The disrupted relationships caused by such changes harms their well-being.
foster care
wikipedia is a valuable collection of knowledge that should be preserved
wikipedia
many animals would become extinct if we did not have zoos.
zoos
zoos show animals in an unnatural environment and despite enrichment in enclosures cannot provide natural surroundings which is detrimental to the well being of the animals.
zoos
prostitution is not good for physical and mental health and should not be made legal.
prostitution
foster care is disruptive to children because they are placed in an artificial family like setting only to be removed again. it does not allow children the time to learn to trust and love parental figures.
foster care
voting is a right, a privilege but a person should not be forced to vote, especially if there is not a candidate that a person agrees with in regards to their views.
compulsory voting
everyone's definition of intelligence differs so the tests are a waste of time
intelligence tests
Vocational schools teach students - in a relatively short amount of time - professions that have high earning potential. In two years or less, graduates can already be working and making money.
vocational education
cosmetic surgery is vital for people like burn victims to heal and feel more normal.
cosmetic surgery
flag burning qualifies as the right to protest, which is a right upheld by the constitution.
flag burning
surrogacy should be banned because it is just another word for the buying and selling of a human being.
surrogacy
the intelligence tests allow knowing the abilities of the people that help them to take an education according to their possibilities
intelligence tests
Israel blockade causes economic and humanitarian suffering in Gaza
blockade of the gaza strip
organs should never be allowed to be sold as it would create a market where people could be murdered for their organs to help a wealthy person. organ sale would prey on the poor for the benefit of the wealthy.
organ trade
Capital punishment is more humane than a captive life in prison.
capital punishment
fast food is heavily marketed towards children, setting them up for a lifetime of unhealthy habits.
fast food
homeschooling helps children by providing one on one attention when they need extra help.
homeschooling
child actors are role models for children and can have a greater effect on their good choices than just movies with adults in them.
the use of child actors
zoos do not provide enough space for animals too explore the environment and so the animals cannot lead a natural life.
zoos
the vow of celibacy is a centuries old tenet that is no longer viable and should be abandoned
the vow of celibacy
Without capital punishment the power of deterrence will decrease drastically.
capital punishment
cannabis should be legalized since it helps people treat critical medical conditions.
cannabis
we should not ban naturopathy because some people, who are no longer good candidates for traditional treatment, might receive some benefit for a natural treatment at the end of their lives.
naturopathy
Accidents due to causes like driver error, distracted driving, and intoxication, for example, would be eliminated if everyone had an autonomous car,
the development of autonomous cars
urbanization can provide employment opportunities
fight urbanization
this research is very innovative and has already been very succesful
embryonic stem cell research
school uniforms are essential in ensuring that discipline is maintained in schools
the use of school uniform
The right to keep and bear arms should be abolished because when writing the Second Amendment the founding fathers couldn't have forseen the development of such destructive modern day weaponry.
the right to keep and bear arms
not every type of intelligence can be measured by a standardized test & many brilliant people may feel stupid because their talents are not recognized by these tests
intelligence tests
stay-at-home dads should be subsidized because bringing up a child is an expensive business and people need all the help they can get
stay-at-home dads