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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