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we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. | flag burning |
there is much to be learned from embryonic stem cell research, we should help however possible to make this happen | embryonic stem cell research |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it is a gateway drug to things much worse like crack | cannabis |
payday loans can wire people that need money fast the money they need | payday loans |
we should not prohibit flag burning as it is a form of freedom of speech and that would violate constitutional rights. | flag burning |
Private military companies provide flexible and cost effective solutions without committing unnecessary government expenditure on set up costs. | private military companies |
this will lead to a decrease in violent gun deaths | the right to keep and bear arms |
wearing a school uniform removes the risk of students wearing inappropriate clothing to school. | the use of school uniform |
economic sanctions can be a good tool in the fight against repressive regimes. | the use of economic sanctions |
minors who have disfigurements or permanent skin damage should be able to use cosmetic surgery to make them look and feel better. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
young desperate women can easily be coerced into surrogacy without fully understanding the impact on their health | surrogacy |
missionary work puts too many people at risk. the missionaries are going into potentially dangerous situations, and in turn they are introducing western diseases to these populations | missionary work |
factory farming is cruel to the animals and harms the enviornment around the farms and should be banned. | factory farming |
we shouldn't ban cosmetic surgery for minors because it can help those with birth defects to look normal | cosmetic surgery for minors |
factory farming causes inhumane treatment of animals and lots of environmental pollution. | factory farming |
student loans is a help for those who do not have resources | student loans |
the strongest people should be in combat regardless of their gender | women in combat |
we should not have a zero-tolerance policy in our schools since the definitions of what constitutes bad behavior is subjective. each issue should be handled individually to be fair. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
many whales are endangered and incredibly intelligent animals, slaughtering them and often in such wasteful ways is immoral and cruel | whaling |
it's a personal choice whether to change one's appearance and freedom of choice should be given to anyone wanting to modify their appearance. | cosmetic surgery |
mandatory retirement amounts to age discrimination and can leave those who are forced to retire without the sense of purpose that work could bring. | retirement |
subsidizing journalism will create biased reporting | journalism |
economic sanctions raise the prices of goods for many consumers and many can't afford the higher priced goods. | the use of economic sanctions |
we need to remember we are talking about children not criminals, this policy is far too harsh and unnecessary. let children be children. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
nautropathy is detrimental to unknowing gullible people who think all illnesses can be cured through nature. science has shown that many times medical intervention is needed to cure an issue. | naturopathy |
Safe spaces at universities and colleges do not prepare its students for the post-graduate world, which means that they ultimately fail at their goal as an institution. | safe spaces |
it is against nature and could upset the balance of the population. | sex selection |
all guilty people should be punished and some criminals are simply impossible to rehabilitate and release. | capital punishment |
nuclear weapons have the potential to destroy the whole planet. abolishing them would mean that the world is a much safer place. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
urbanization destroys nature by using large amounts of the water and land available. | fight urbanization |
whaling is a form of employment in remote areas | whaling |
fast food tends to be fattening and has little nutritional value. this can lead to obesity. | fast food |
we should not ban factory farming because it is a source of food for people | factory farming |
so many people already use cannabis that the only real difference legalizing would make would be that the profits could be taxed. | cannabis |
zoos hold animals in cages when they should be free | zoos |
as long as the terms are clearly stated, people that don't usually have access to credit should be allowed to use this option if needed. | payday loans |
there is less transparency and accountability when using private military companies. | private military companies |
flag burning is basically a form of treason | flag burning |
pride parades provide an opportunity for homophobic people to commit violence. | cancel pride parades |
maximizing freedom should be our utmost priority and libertarianism is the best way to do that. | libertarianism |
Libertarianism decreases taxes, allowing people to have greater control over what they want to use their money on. | libertarianism |
vocational education is just as important as college because there is a great need to blue collar workers | vocational education |
targeted killing helps take out people who are a severe threat | targeted killing |
three strike laws can put young people away for life for 3 small crimes | the three-strikes laws |
this ban will not work- it will only drive these surgeries underground, instead of providing these teens with professional surveillance and monitoring. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
it`s cult and nothing positive there and such a should be banned and abolished. | the church of scientology |
it is the right to the people to have legal representation and this would insure that all people have the right and the means. | the use of public defenders |
payday loans prey on the vulnerable members of society, charging ridiculously high interest rates and being responsible for many downward spirals into poverty. | payday loans |
targeted killings allow for lower collateral damage when the target has proven to be a person of a severe threat to the lives of many. | targeted killing |
judges should be neutral and fact-driven when deciding a case, not basing their verdict on their personal beliefs. | judicial activism |
States have an obligation to their citizens to protect them, the existence of nuclear weapons anywhere poses an existential threat to citizens everywhere, which means every nation has an obligation to fight for abolition. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
banning human cloning is essential to stopping people from playing god. | human cloning |
minors can't possibly have the knowledge to make a decision to have cosmetic surgery; the procedure should be banned for everyone who is not yet an adult. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
cannabis is not unlike cigarettes and alcohol; if used responsibly, it should not pose a problem. | cannabis |
Many students would be more interested in going to a vocational school to learn a trade than going through traditional primary or secondary school, and more interest is likely to lead to better skill development. | vocational education |
homeschooling should be banned as the quality of education received at home is considerably less than what you would receive at a school. | homeschooling |
The blockade is nothing more than self defense on the part of the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ensuring that weapons don't enter an area prone to violence. | blockade of the gaza strip |
executives make a huge salary, so their total compensation should be limited in order to allow for better pay for the lower levels of employees in their organizations. | executive compensation |
affirmative action is no longer necessary in modern society. society is much more equitable and fair to all persons than in history and society can self monitor and self adjust better than before. | affirmative action |
embryonic stem cell research may help in the development of treatments for many serious medical conditions | embryonic stem cell research |
intelligence tests can help show which areas someone excels in and show where they may need more help. | intelligence tests |
homeopathic remedies are natural and less harsh than pharmacological treatments. | homeopathy |
school uniforms cause economic hardship on the parents, as not all families can afford a set of clothes specifically for school for each child | the use of school uniform |
Three strikes laws don't distinguish between violent and non-violent felonies and often end up putting individuals away for a long time who don't pose a threat to society. | the three-strikes laws |
we shouldn't end racial profiling because it can help predetermine which races are more likely to commit certain crimes so those races could be watched more closely to stop crimes before they happen | racial profiling |
urbanization is causing more pollution and hurting the environment | fight urbanization |
urbanization and having high concentration of people in these areas will cause and increase in crime. | fight urbanization |
entrapment can make ordinary people commit crimes that they wouldn't have otherwise committed, you could even be pressured into committing a crime by undercover police officers. | entrapment |
the high interest rates on payday loans trap people into a spiral of debt from which they cannot escape | payday loans |
we should end the use of economic sanctions because they rarely achieve their desired aims while causing unitended harm to large number of people | the use of economic sanctions |
surrogacy might help an infertile married couple to have a desirable baby. | surrogacy |
human cloning will lead to scientific advancements that will save lives and as such, should not be banned | human cloning |
embryonic stem cell research will lead to medical breakthroughs. | embryonic stem cell research |
the three-strikes laws have resulted in our prisons being overcrowded with non-violent offenders | the three-strikes laws |
the development and usage of autonomous cars only increases road safety as they have superior reaction time compared to humans. | the development of autonomous cars |
economic sanctions only hurt the people of the country and doesn't effect those in power. therefore you are causing the suffering or normal people who don't have any control over the situation. | the use of economic sanctions |
uniforms allow children to concentrate on learning and not fashion | the use of school uniform |
social networks unite families and friends separated by great distances | social media |
Minors should not be allowed to choose cosmetic surgery because their bodies are not even fully developed yet. | cosmetic surgery for minors |
prisoners held here are often tortured illegally. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity | collectivism |
Collectivism opposes the Declaration of Independence, which states that every human being has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. | collectivism |
the three strikes law can lead to a long sentence for minor crimes. | the three-strikes laws |
capital punishment is barbaric, ties up a lot of resources, and doesn't really act as a deterrent to major crimes. | capital punishment |
we should ban targeted killing because it condones violence. | targeted killing |
economic sanctions hurt the population of a country more than they do the governing infrastructure and could thus foster further tension rather than heal it. | the use of economic sanctions |
freedom of religion is an important part of america | the church of scientology |
like drugs and alcohol, fast food is a choice, and we should not infringe on people's rights to make those choices. | fast food |
if we subsidize embryonic stem cell research we will be able to find more cures and benefits to help those in need. | embryonic stem cell research |
for some people, they need a one-off loan to see them through the week, and payday loans provide this | payday loans |
if one has their guardian's permission and they have been told the risks and it's medically necessary then a minor should be allowed to proceed | cosmetic surgery for minors |
homeopathic remedies are not medically tested and verified as safe. | homeopathy |
Many child actors end up being exploited by the studios and even their own management and families. | the use of child actors |
collectivism reduces productivity from individuals as they have no incentive to do better. | collectivism |
the first amendment protects speech which includes speech that we don't like. we should not restrict people's ability to say what they want as that is one step towards fascism. | holocaust denial |
foster care can provide a loving, caring place to live while more permanent housing is found | foster care |
everyone should vote, but voting turnout continues to decline. this would ensure everyone takes part in the democratic process. | compulsory voting |
a zero tolerance approach is an excellent deterrent to prevent all types of unwanted behavior from bullying to carrying weapons to make schools a much safer place for everyone. | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
entrapment is corrupt. it's destroys lives making ordinary people into criminals. it's coercive and unjust. it should never be allowed. | entrapment |
mandatory retirement is unfair for those older in the workforce who are still valuable and actively want to continue contributing to the workforce | retirement |
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