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by enacting an austerity regime, we can improve the long-term health of the economy by reducing the national debt. | austerity regime |
some families cannot afford school uniforms. this places an unneeded expense on some struggling families. | the use of school uniform |
allowing cosmetic surgery for minors is a great mistake and it's dangerous for their health | cosmetic surgery for minors |
the three-strikes law shouldn't be abolished because by having the law it keeps repeat offenders in prisons and gets them off of the streets. | the three-strikes laws |
blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because it places many people in mortal danger. | blockade of the gaza strip |
if prostitution was legal then the people would be able to be better protected and diseases could be controlled more. | prostitution |
autonomous cars won't be tired or lack judgment, and can't drink and drive, thus reducing the number of fatal accidents on the roads. | the development of autonomous cars |
economic sanctions rarely have the desired outcome and come off as antagonistic, making constructive problem-solving more difficult. | the use of economic sanctions |
it enforces the stereotype that all people of a certain race are dangerous criminals | racial profiling |
executives are the employees that drive innovation and their compensation should not be limited | executive compensation |
an austerity regime would help to get our country back on a solid financial footing. | austerity regime |
a multi-party system allows a number of parties to enter government and is a benchmark of democracy. | multi-party system |
we should abolish the three-strikes laws because it is not truly effective in reducing crimes | the three-strikes laws |
some people are just bad at taking tests. it doesn't measure their intelligence and knowledge accurately of you are a poor test taker. this leads to labeling, self esteem issues and exclusivity. | intelligence tests |
children can decide for themselves if they want to pursue acting. often child actors go on to be adult actors and have long and successful careers. | the use of child actors |
men make greater pay in the workforce, so we should subsidize them if they choose to stay home | stay-at-home dads |
whaling is hurting our oceans and environment. | whaling |
television is an easy way to provide information to the masses. | television |
there should be a safe place where someone can go and not feel judged or attacked | safe spaces |
Most surrogacy agreements take part between wealthy, educated white western world couples, and poor, uneducated young woman from the third world. The imbalance here is obvious and harmful. | surrogacy |
Racial profiling creates division among the different groups in a community. | racial profiling |
factory farming provides a safe regulated way of growing and raising food. | factory farming |
private military companies have no controls on them and can perform actions that are akin to murder. | private military companies |
Safe spaces are necessary for many people to have strong mental and emotional health, and we should advocate to protect this health just like we advocate for healthcare for physical ailments. | safe spaces |
collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally | collectivism |
forcing people to vote would lead to people just picking a candidate because they have to, not because they believe them to be a better option | compulsory voting |
payday loan providers prey on low income communities | payday loans |
we should not abandon marriage because it is an important commitment that helps keep society going. | marriage |
school uniforms take away the freedom of choosing what to wear and create even more problems because students feel as if they already have limits | the use of school uniform |
a multi-party system allows for a much more diverse spectrum of options for an individual to find the right party to vote for, to really represent them | multi-party system |
if wikipedia was subsidised they may start to put in whatever information the person supplying the subsidy wants rather than only the truth and this would be harmful. | wikipedia |
foster care can hurt the child mentally as well as physical if they are put into a bad home or constantly changing families | foster care |
the right to keep and bear arms was relevant in a more barbaric era but in modern society there is no need for the promotion of violence and we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms. | the right to keep and bear arms |
foster care gets kids out of dangerous situations and into the homes of people who can better care for them. | foster care |
legalizing organ trade would add a level of scrutiny and regulation that would make it much safer for all involved. | organ trade |
holocaust denial is a form of free speech and therefore people can be allowed to say and believe whatever they want | holocaust denial |
the criminal justice system is too flawed to render such a permanent punishment. | capital punishment |
If people have been committing crimes anyway, they deserve to be caught through whatever means necessary, including the use of entrapment. | entrapment |
we should invest in the young generations and support them in their education, especially when higher education is so expensive. | student loans |
factory farms produce a lot of pollution | factory farming |
mandatory retirement ages are inconsistent with modern workplace practices and are contrary to the desire for age equality | retirement |
Ending mandatory retirement sends the message that workers of all ages have inherent worth. | retirement |
adopting austerity regime will have very negative impact on the poor and the vulnerable in society. | austerity regime |
with urbanization people will have easier access to essential services like medical treatment, food, transportation and other support services | fight urbanization |
urbanization harms the environment by replacing green, natural spaces with concrete jungles. | fight urbanization |
embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of human embryos and so presents ethical concerns to many people | embryonic stem cell research |
entrapment should be illegal because the person might not of done anything illegal but they may have been tricked into it and using this as a defence will not be strong enough. | entrapment |
mandatory retirement is sometimes necessary to get rid of older, slower, more error-prone workers, infusing the talent pool with younger, fresher minds. | retirement |
flag burning is unpatriotic and shows disregard for a collective society and their laws. | flag burning |
worldwide several scientific key players and organizations have condemned the practice of homeopathy as absurd and irresponsible | homeopathy |
atheism should be adopted as it will put an end to organized religions which have caused wars and deaths over the centuries. | atheism |
judicial activism should be limited as judges should stick to their job and not try to grandstand on issues to gain popularity. | judicial activism |
surrogacy allows couple to become complete families and provides a feeling of completion to a relationship | surrogacy |
algorithmic trading makes up seventy percent of all trades worldwide and will be further refined as time goes on leading to a stronger stock market. | algorithmic trading |
there is a possibility that an innocent person will be put to death. | capital punishment |
austerity measures will increase the number of people living in poverty. | austerity regime |
the olympic games give athletes a chance to compete in a peaceful competition that they wouldn't otherwise have. | the olympic games |
social media is an outlet for bullying. | social media |
we should not abandon the use of school uniform because with everyone wearing the same thing children cannot bully other children for how they are dressed | the use of school uniform |
pmcs should be banned as they exist only to profit from war, unrest and destruction. they are immoral | private military companies |
payday loans shouldn't be banned because it maybe the only way some people can get a lot of money in a short space of time, aslong as it's regulated fairly | payday loans |
people need to be compensated appropriately for their work. abolishing intellectual property rights is outright theft from creators of original ideas. | intellectual property rights |
economic sanctions can hurt other countries and it usually ends up hurting the poor citizens rather than the wealthy. | the use of economic sanctions |
if people believe that they will be happier after cosmetic surgery, they should not be prevented from seeking that happiness | cosmetic surgery |
obesity is at epidemic levels. it effects everyone by overburdening medical providers and drives up everyone's insurance rates | fast food |
religion causes nothing but disagreement and war | atheism |
legalising prostitution could lead to better working conditions for women. | prostitution |
children move frequently from foster home to foster home causing attachment problems and sociopathic behavior | foster care |
embryonic stem cell research could find cures for some of the most deadly diseases such as cancer and leukemia,. | embryonic stem cell research |
telemarketing can be a useful tool to bring goods to the attention of people who would not otherwise access the information. | telemarketing |
collectivism gives people something to work on as a team and builds relationships. | collectivism |
the three-strikes laws helps stop crime | the three-strikes laws |
embryonic stem cell research is immoral. | embryonic stem cell research |
whaling should be banned as many are illegally slaughtered and some methods are inhumane | whaling |
entrapment encourages people to try and get people to commit crimes which they might otherwise not have committed. | entrapment |
Jobs with high stakes based on coordination or reflexes, such as surgeons, are more dangerous for clients when done by older workers. | retirement |
we should ban fast food because it is unhealthy and contributes to the obesity epidemic. | fast food |
zoos help to protect endangered animals. | zoos |
intelligence tests provide an important benchmark by which the success of certain establishments - such as schools - can be assessed. | intelligence tests |
fast food is inherently unhealthy and is made with low quality ingredients which impacts on peoples health. | fast food |
private military companies perform useful support roles in conflict zones around the world | private military companies |
we should ban factory farming, it is cruel and selfish to treat animals so badly just to eat them | factory farming |
a woman should have the right to use her body however she wants to support herself. | prostitution |
women in a polygamous marriage tend to become submissive for fear of being replaced. | polygamy |
because it protects the rights of the individual to live as they see fit, it promotes acceptance of the rights of all individuals within society, creating a more inclusive society. | libertarianism |
libertarianism fosters a more equitable and efficient society for all | libertarianism |
Uniforms give school children a feeling of being on the same team. | the use of school uniform |
vocational education provides valuable, lifelong skills that can be monetised and help with a flourishing economy. | vocational education |
telemarketing can alert the general population about useful products and services. | telemarketing |
payday lenders charge exorbitant interest rates which result in the borrower's financial situation getting much worse and the lenders prey on these desperate people | payday loans |
we should not ban human cloning because it can possibly help with medical breakthroughs | human cloning |
autonomous car development must continue so that we can get to the point of having less reckless drivers on the road. | the development of autonomous cars |
we should ban the church of scientology because they promote abuse and the separation of families. | the church of scientology |
We should prohibit flag burning as it is disrespectful to whichever nation's flag is being burned and only results in reprisals and ill feeling. | flag burning |
assisted suicide is not only immoral but is also a form of murder and should be a criminal offence. | assisted suicide |
algorithmic trading cause massive stock market shifts and impacts on the economy, the practice should be banned | algorithmic trading |
economic sanctions do help western countries to avoid the spread of terrorism. | the use of economic sanctions |
We should abolish safe spaces because because they are used to silence legitimate viewpoints. | safe spaces |
cannabis is a holistic and natural cure for cancer patients and should therefore be legalized | cannabis |
fast food is useful for if you need a quick meal and do not have time to cook. it is up to individuals to monitor their overall diet. | fast food |
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