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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 |
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