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targeted killing puts way too much power in the governments hands.
targeted killing
intelligence tests are subjective in truth, and hurt the poor scorers
intelligence tests
we should keep guantanamo bay detection camp open because one of the most guarded prisons and can hold the baddest criminals
guantanamo bay detention camp
austerity will reduce the deficit and make the country better off in the long run.
austerity regime
intelligence tests allow for an accurate ranking of students by intelligence, thus allowing for directed allocation of resources to address students' specific needs.
intelligence tests
school prayer should be prohibited because it promotes religion in school.
school prayer
austerity measures will help to reduce the governments debt
austerity regime
it will stop people from buying the drug from the streets, it will also mean that regulations are put in place to ensure the quality of the drug is safe to use, it will also increase tax revenue.
cannabis
payday loans take advantage of desperate people and do nothing to solve financial problems.
payday loans
there is too much collateral damage when targeted killings are carried out so the practice should be banned
targeted killing
this right predates the written laws of our country. we cannot allow this law to be abolished. we need this, not as protection from outside threat but the all too real internal threats.
the right to keep and bear arms
embryonic stem cell research has led to breakthroughs in medicine
embryonic stem cell research
The blockade of Gaza has failed to topple Hamas and failed to keep rockets out of Gaza.
blockade of the gaza strip
vocational education helps people find jobs
vocational education
people should be free to do as they choose without government intervention therefore we should adopt libertarianism.
libertarianism
School uniforms can be sexist and enforce gender stereotypes.
the use of school uniform
children should be prevented from having cosmetic surgery because it will harm them as they move to adulthood
cosmetic surgery for minors
guantanamo bay is responsible for the torture and illegal detention of prisoners, and as such is a stain on the human rights record of the us.
guantanamo bay detention camp
there is no space for racial profiling in todays world as it is a form of suppression and intimidation
racial profiling
polygamy is a requirement of some religions. not allowing polygamy denies these people freedom of religion
polygamy
targeted killing is a crime even if the intended victim is a criminal
targeted killing
targeted killing allows us to protect our country against enemies.
targeted killing
the blockade is a draconian measure that inhibits economic development
blockade of the gaza strip
we got a lot of intelligence information from the detainees there that already helped us in the war on terrorism, so we should keep the camp.
guantanamo bay detention camp
they seek out and take advantage of the poor and needy
payday loans
an austerity regime tends to increase unemployment.
austerity regime
libertarianism is a movement of freedom for citizens, it means empowerment of citizenship and we must adopt libertarianism to be able to grow economically and as a society
libertarianism
zoos keep wild animals locked up in areas smaller than they are used to in the wild and it is not natural for them.
zoos
many people with minor ailments use homeopathy to lessen their ailments
homeopathy
austerity policies hurt the poorest people
austerity regime
the church of scientology encourages people to cut themselves off from friends and family outside the church. this isolation is potentially damaging for children as it limits the opinions they have.
the church of scientology
stem cell research can help find cures to lots of diseases
embryonic stem cell research
Homeschooling should be banned as it doesn't allow children to have all the life experiences they would get at traditional school.
homeschooling
homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.
homeschooling
intelligence tests are unscientific and only give a narrow, limited view of ones skills and abilities
intelligence tests
we should ban factory farming because it leads to the abuse of animals
factory farming
the use of public defenders must not be mandatory because it violates the right to freedom of each individual. the freedom to choose can not be limited
the use of public defenders
we should not end mandatory retirement because it helps to open new jobs and positions to the younger generations looking for jobs.
retirement
capital punishment would be unfair to those who were wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit.
capital punishment
we should ban targeted killing because it is unethical and creates more radical opposition
targeted killing
cosmetic surgery can be dangerous, sometimes resulting in death. it reinforces the belief in the social standard of beauty. it can victimize our teens and is becoming very lucrative for the doctors pushing it.
cosmetic surgery
in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire.
retirement
pride parades are offensive to a lot of people
cancel pride parades
subsidizing vocational education will improve economy growth and will make people more successful.
vocational education
television is show way too much violence and sexual scenes that can create problems with children. they often can not tell the difference between fact and fiction.
television
we should not abolish because everyone should have the right to protect themselves and their property in the way the deem fit.
the right to keep and bear arms
surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.
surrogacy
zero tolerance will improve educational standards and behaviour leading to better learning outcomes.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
wikipedia has no control in the publications. the information provided may be wrong. the unverified information should not be subsidized
wikipedia
economic sanctions choke off the economy in a way that punishes ordinary citizens for their government's actions.
the use of economic sanctions
we should not ban telemarketing because it would cause many people to lose their jobs
telemarketing
the public should not have to pay for other peoples life style choices
stay-at-home dads
judicial activism goes against the rule of law
judicial activism
entrapment is sometimes the only means possible to capture a diehard criminal.
entrapment
racial profiling simply violates fundamental human rights and must be stopped.
racial profiling
entrapment just encourages criminal activity that may not have otherwise have occurred
entrapment
As a principal, college admittance and job offers should be based on people's qualifications, rather than their gender and the color of their skin.
affirmative action
three-strikes laws can disproportionally penalise minor offenders and addicts, causing overcrowding in prisons some of these people need help, not draconian punishment.
the three-strikes laws
sex selection may lead to discrimination and further sexism in society, especially in areas where female babies are already looked on as lesser.
sex selection
The Olympic games are very expensive and often result in the host country ending up in debt. Building new stadium and hosting elaborate ceremonies costs money which could be better used for health.
the olympic games
nuclear weapons should be abolished because it brings us one step closer to a nuclear war
the abolition of nuclear weapons
naturopathy gives someone more control over their own well being since they are more engaged in their health
naturopathy
if all nuclear weapons were destroyed then the world would be a safer place.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
Mandatory retirement allows for new leadership to cycle into a business, providing fresh ideas and new approaches to address an ever-changing economic landscape.
retirement
executive compensation should not be limited as it allows for organizations to attract the best management available, which will bring rewrds down the employment chain
executive compensation
algorithmic trading allows for a more balanced economy and should not be banned.
algorithmic trading
prostitution normalizes the concept of women's bodies being a commodity, which is a toxic viewpoint.
prostitution
whaling is an inhumane and unnecessary practice that must not be tolerated.
whaling
autonomous cars can lead to accidents and fatalities because ai is not equipped to make split second decisions the way that human beings can.
the development of autonomous cars
economic sanctions are a good way for a government to show disapproval without resorting to violence.
the use of economic sanctions
many people have been wrongly executed for crimes that dna has proven they didn’t commit, and therefore capital punishment should be abolished.
capital punishment
homeschooling does not provide the same education as in a school and doesn't let young people socialize
homeschooling
Marriage makes things easier for couples for many financial and legal matters.
marriage
judicial activism is very important to prevent corruption
judicial activism
fast food restaurants sell all types of food including soups and salads. people should be able to choose what they want to eat without government interference.
fast food
whaling upsets the natural balance of the seas and should be banned permanently, not just seasonally.
whaling
Without private military companies, the military would be ill equipped and not able to get the tools they need,
private military companies
Racial profiling helps law enforcement and Homeland Security recognize threats sooner and keep the country safer.
racial profiling
a multi party system allows far better choices for the diverse population, meaning they can find someone to vote for that they truly believe in and participate in a democracy better
multi-party system
naturopathy is a fraudulent form of medicine used by con artists to take money from desperate people
naturopathy
economic sanctions are a good thing. we need to take care of our own people first and economic sanctions can make that happen.
the use of economic sanctions
collectivism should be supported because there are small groups that are in the minority and need to have preferential treatment since they will be swallowed by the public should they not be guarded.
collectivism
space exploration is important and has led to ground-breaking technologies and co-operations between countries.
space exploration
people who use naturopathic remedies have reported seeing positive results.
naturopathy
we should fight urbanization as it eats up our green spaces which we need to provide oxygen and food.
fight urbanization
the blockade of the gaza strip is having an economic impact on civilians that have nothing to do with the conflict.
blockade of the gaza strip
education is expensive, and subsizing student loans encourages an academic career path, creating individuals who typically go on to contribute more to the economy via higher paid jobs.
student loans
zero-tolerance policies help keep people safe
zero-tolerance policy in schools
the three strikes law will scare a felon into not committing a second, or third, offense, to avoid a life sentence.
the three-strikes laws
human cloning may solve all types of medical problems.
human cloning
Wikipedia will not remain neutral or independent if it receives government subsidies.
wikipedia
to be able to provide a stable economy, an austerity regime is necessary to operate on a balanced budget.
austerity regime
the three strikes law punishes people to harshly for minor crimes. they shouldn't have to spend the rest of their lives in prison unless they are crimes that harm another person.
the three-strikes laws
When economy is in recession it needs investments and growth. Austerity does the exact opposite.
austerity regime
economic sanctions are the only means by which some countries can be force to act appropriately, ending them would be detrimental
the use of economic sanctions
We should not ban the Church of Scientology as they are a force for good with lots of celebrities and charitable donations to their name.
the church of scientology
prisoners are being tortured and held without being given a fair trial, which is inhumane.
guantanamo bay detention camp
economic sanctions force leaders to do the right thing through pressure from their citizens and other governments. this is necessary when the other option is war in which no one wins.
the use of economic sanctions
algorithmic trading is new technology that allows advances in the stock market progress while maximizing profits with less human intervention allowing for more precise trading.
algorithmic trading
television encourages people to be lazy and as a consequence they put on weight.
television