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the right to keep and bear arms should be abolished since there are too many unnecessary shootings going on these days. | the right to keep and bear arms |
In many cultures, marriage is an important religious tradition that is believed to deepen one's relationship with God. | marriage |
most homeopathic remedies can help people to feel better and feel more in control of their health situation. | homeopathy |
cannabis is considered a soft drug and has been shown to be successful in the treatment of range of mental and physical illnesses. legalizing it reduces the criminality associated with its distribution | cannabis |
we should abolish capital punishment as innocent people have been previously sentenced to death | capital punishment |
affirmative action is a way to try and right the wrongs of the past | affirmative action |
voting is a privilege, but not something that should be forced. if someone doesn’t like either candidate why should they be forced to choose? | compulsory voting |
No one individuals life is any more intrinsically important or valuable than any other person's life, and therefore we should build societies that value the collective and general public over the individual. | collectivism |
Affirmative action makes race the dominant factor in admissions and hiring procedures. Someone applying for a job or school should be judged based on merit, not on minority status. | affirmative action |
embryonic stem cell research is morally wrong as it means destroying a human life | embryonic stem cell research |
the real world and real relationships are neglected for empty online gratification. eventually this leads to lack of fulfillment, depression and social anxiety | social media |
cosmetic surgery should be allowed for minor because they may need surgery from an accident or from a deformity that can be fixed before they are old enough to suffer from it. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
just as a person is able to make the decision between having another round of chemotherapy or not, so to can they decide to use naturopathic medicine over western medicine | naturopathy |
we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless. | space exploration |
flag burning, while not a good thing, should still be protected under our granted freedoms in this country since it doesn't cause harm to another person. | flag burning |
executive pay is out of control. when an executive can earn the same in a week as a manual worker earns in a year, then something is wrong. | executive compensation |
austerity policies offer a tangible way for governments to funnel money to where it is most essentially needed whilst 'cutting the fat'. | austerity regime |
we should not abolish intellectual property rights because it is not fair to allow people to steal the creative ideas of another person. | intellectual property rights |
cosmetic surgery could help some minors to overcome self-esteem issues which may be damaging to their mental health. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to crime | capital punishment |
algorithmic trading has been deemed responsible for crashes in the pound and the dow | algorithmic trading |
if carefully regulated, controlled whaling benefits the whalers business and does not cause a devastating impact to the oceans ecobalance. | whaling |
Banning telemarketing will create job losses for many people who work in this industry. | telemarketing |
zoos force animals into an existence outside of their natural habitat for our viewing pleasure. it is not right to subject them to such an environment. | zoos |
subsidizing wikipedia would lead to bias in its articles and slanted information | wikipedia |
if someone was found not guilty, they wouldn't be able to bring him back to life after being killed under false accusations | capital punishment |
factory farming conditions are usually horrible, with animals treated badly and disease running rampant | factory farming |
intelligence tests bring more harm than good because they fail to measure important types of intelligence, can be biased, and children can be labeled disabled or gifted which impacts their self-worth | intelligence tests |
we should end affirmative action because it is labeling people and that is wrong. | affirmative action |
intelligence tests help to identify areas where somebody may need extra help, improving their future performance by targeting educational needs more accurately. | intelligence tests |
The blockade of Israel creates economic refugees, creating conflict and destabilizing states where refugees go. | blockade of the gaza strip |
to ban flag burning would be a serious violation of the first ammendment. | flag burning |
the country has freedom of religion and the church of scientology is a form of religion. | the church of scientology |
liberatarianism allows for too much freedom and potential future chaos | libertarianism |
television is still the best media for watching big events such as the super bowl | television |
we should allow a city to grow naturally. if a city develops a large enough economy and population then we should not restrict the growth just because we fear "urbanization". | fight urbanization |
Our country is hemorrhaging money and we need to cut costs now to ensure our future. | austerity regime |
telemarketing should be banned as it is a nuisance to many people who are bombarded with these marketing calls. | telemarketing |
libertarianism is wrong and goes too far in getting the government out of our lives, because many people need services from the government | libertarianism |
every citizen has the right to burn the flag according to the bill of rights | flag burning |
subsidizing wikipedia would lead to articles biased toward the people controlling the money | wikipedia |
The development of nuclear weapons in developing states has lead to sanctions by the international community, which starves the poorest civilians who likely had no say in the development of weapons. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
urbanization leads to a loss of small town identities, unsightly urban skyscrapers, and a mass increase of pollution. | fight urbanization |
the blockade of the gaza strip has a harmful effect on the innocent civilians carrying out their lives within it, and has not been of any proven value in encouraging a peaceful resolution to the conflict. | blockade of the gaza strip |
libertarianism should be adopted as it will give more freedom to people to live their lives as they wish. | libertarianism |
homeopathy brings comfort to those who have belief in alternative therapies, or otherwise have allergies to drugs. | homeopathy |
banning the church of scientology would not serve to eradicate it, only drive an already secretive organisation further underground where various troubling behaviours would only be exacerbated. | the church of scientology |
we need to have some untouched land for crops and nature | fight urbanization |
we should not ban television as it is an excellent source of information and entertainment. | television |
Over-the-top executive compensation uses money that could be distributed among lower level employees and increasing their pay. | executive compensation |
rather than adopting the austerity regime, the government needs to stop spending money on things that are not important or overspending on items and this will help keep the budget in check | austerity regime |
urbanization destroys natural habitats for animals and plants. | fight urbanization |
we shouldn't ban whaling because it is a tradition for many cultures | whaling |
it gives people a platform to pretend, show off and to bully others. it also makes people believe that everyone else has everything they want and that their lives are perfect, leading to mental health issues. | social media |
Collectivism does not allow for the rights of the individual and leaves them open to abuse from their government under the guise of prioritizing what is best for the group. | collectivism |
private military companies encourage violence and should be banned | private military companies |
pride parades highlight the differences in people and encourage understanding and diversity. | cancel pride parades |
cosmetic surgery helps burn and accident victims to heal and look more normal. | cosmetic surgery |
zoos are inhumane for all animals and should be abolished | zoos |
we should ban algorithmic trading because it uses pre-programmed data, not new data each time | algorithmic trading |
intelligence test are a good indicator of a persons intellectual ability and a valid measure for academic success. they can help direct a student into areas where they excel and could have a meaningful career. | intelligence tests |
it is not democratic to force voting. people should have the right to decide if they want to vote. | compulsory voting |
embryonic stem cell research could lead to massive scientific break through that could save millions of lives. funding this would mean the difference of life and death to many people. | embryonic stem cell research |
collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. | collectivism |
we should not ban targeted killing since they are effective at eliminating terrorists with a smaller number of civilians being killed than most other military weapon | targeted killing |
some crimes are too grievous for a simple prison term and capital punishment is very important. | capital punishment |
missionary work just leads to dependency on overseas ideas rather than a culture being allowed to develop its own way. | missionary work |
marriage provides stability and it helps families | marriage |
space exploration is essential to lead the way into discovering new technologies and it also leads to countries co-operating with each other on an international level. | space exploration |
Television has become an integral part of our culture that we should cherish. It not only provides great entertainment, but it's also an excellent educational tool and allows us to keep up with the latest news. | television |
assisted suicide is murder and murder is a criminal offense. | assisted suicide |
a multi-party system maximizes choice which would encourage greater voter participation. | multi-party system |
student loans give students of lower income a chance at enrolling in a university | student loans |
surrogacy should be banned because more often than not, the woman carrying the baby becomes attached and when they give the child up, causes emotional stress on that woman. | surrogacy |
homeopathy is merely an alternative set of treatments to conventional medicine; it may work for people that don't respond well to conventional medicine. | homeopathy |
zero tolerance policies remove troublemakers from schools before they become an even larger problem, which improves the learning environment for other students. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
private military companies provide violence - or threat of violence - for money, are poorly regulated and subject to endless accusation of corruption and bribery. | private military companies |
school uniform establishes the right type of environment for respecting authority and unifying the students as one body of collaborative workers | the use of school uniform |
sometimes cosmetic surgery isn't so much cosmetic as it is therapeutic. it offers a ray of hope and should not be banned. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
subsidising would open up opportunities for students that would otherwise not exist, providing them with an education that will open up better employment opportunities. | student loans |
Naturopathy provides individuals with more choices and individualization regarding their care, which is always good. | naturopathy |
Algorithmic trading makes it easier to stay ahead in the market and not get blindsided by a sudden crash. | algorithmic trading |
we should not introduce compulsory voting as it violates the rights of freedom. | compulsory voting |
executive compensation should be limited in order to narrow the wage gap between c-level employees and line workers | executive compensation |
any weapon that can destroy the world should be eliminated | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. | human cloning |
a flag is no more than a symbol, if flag burning were banned you would have to ban the burning of football shirts, etc | flag burning |
intelligence tests provide data that can help the takers work on their weak points. | intelligence tests |
missionary work is a form of aid in poorer countries. | missionary work |
particular religions find that embryonic stem cell research is contrary to their morals so it should not be allowed. | embryonic stem cell research |
foster care reduces the burden on government institutions designed to deal with those that need these services and gives wards a more personal level of care. | foster care |
the church of scientology is a fraudulent entity just scamming people out of their money. | the church of scientology |
we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy because it will keep kids disciplined and the schools will be safer | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
economic sanctions end up hurting ordinary people more than the targeted governments | the use of economic sanctions |
Flag burning is a legitimate form of protest and is protected as free speech. To prohibit flag burning is to attack freedom of expression. | flag burning |
autonomous cars would greatly reduce traffic fatalities by eliminating human error. | the development of autonomous cars |
Private military companies are often highly trained and provide essential expertise to train national forces for specialized combat, helping to make more effective use of armed forces in conflict | private military companies |
we shouldn't abolish capital punishment because it is a deterrent to serious crime. another reason is that keeping criminals in prison for life is very expensive. we need this punishment for the good of society | capital punishment |
Missionaries provide humanitarian aid. They bring food and medical supplies to people who need them. | missionary work |
Payday loans should be banned because they create a cycle of debt that keeps people poor | payday loans |
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