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sometimes entrapment is the only viable way to capture a known criminal and hence should be allowed.
entrapment
some people feel very vulnerable, a safe space gives them security.
safe spaces
the use of pulic defenders places a large drain of already strained government finances.
the use of public defenders
We should legalize the organ trade so that it can be taxed and regulated, rather than be run by organized criminals.
organ trade
holocaust denial may be abhorrent but it is free thought which can not be punishable without action.
holocaust denial
school uniforms are an expense that many families can't afford. there are plenty of ways to get very cheap clothing, but discounted uniforms are more difficult to obtain.
the use of school uniform
we should abolish zoos because it is cruel to cage up animals like that in one area and is not their natural habitat and essentially treat them like pets.
zoos
student loans should be subsidized so that children from poorer backgrounds have an equal chance of receiving a higher education as better off children.
student loans
algorithmic trading can be rigged to benefit those who have the most money to gain
algorithmic trading
homeschooling can be tailored to individual needs of children.
homeschooling
targeted killing allows for the killing of a high value target with little risk to our side
targeted killing
compulsory voting would be beneficial because more people would take an interest in politics, creating a more fair representation in government.
compulsory voting
legalizing organ trade would alleviate the shortage of organ donations that the medical system constantly faces.
organ trade
legalizing prostitution makes it safer and also means the services are taxed, generating more revenue.
prostitution
some minors, such as those involved in accidents, need cosmetic surgery.
cosmetic surgery for minors
The existence of Guantanamo Bay ensures global security.
guantanamo bay detention camp
targeted killing is a barbaric practice that turns our soldiers into mere assassins.
targeted killing
zoos provide an educational opportunity for all ages.
zoos
whaling is an important part of japan's economy, banning it would cause many people to be unemployed
whaling
the blockade of the gaza strip helps maintain the security of israel
blockade of the gaza strip
if a child is born with congenital defects, then cosmetic surgery can help them to lead a normal life.
cosmetic surgery for minors
we should not do this because other countries like china already did and it caused an epidemic where there is a huge imbalance of males to females which disrupts the population
sex selection
foster care is open to abuse by predators
foster care
we don't subsidize stay at home moms so we whouldn't subsidize stay at home dads.
stay-at-home dads
Economic sanctions are unfair for the counties involved, as they affect both sides badly.
the use of economic sanctions
telemarketing companies use fake numbers and constantly call people and generally rip people off if they can.
telemarketing
social media risk to diminish the value of friendship, by presenting friendship only with its utility meaning
social media
private military companies only exist to continue and profit from warfare. their operations are immoral and unlawful.
private military companies
polygamy is a choice and can also be a religious. by denying people the ability to marry multiple people, you are infringing on the right of choice.
polygamy
payday loans prey on the poor and are usually taken out by the people who can least afford them.
payday loans
Collectivism is the most principally justified form of governance, as a just government requires the consent of the populace, and collectivism strives to place the populace over any special interests or individuals.
collectivism
Labeling someone as "gifted" or "learning disabled" can have harmful effects on self-esteem. Those labeled "gifted" may think they're better than others, while those labeled "learning disabled" may have low self-esteem.
intelligence tests
a zero-tolerance policy is not a viable solution in schools and should not be adopted as there may be a special circumstance surrounding the incident and may unfairly punish a student.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
We should not fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they allow smaller countries like Pakistan to deter larger, stronger neighbors like India from invading them.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
autonomous cars are the only way to ensure that people who don't have access to transportation or the ability to drive will be able to still get around.
the development of autonomous cars
the olympic games is now redundant as a sporting competition because there are so many professional competitions for sports.
the olympic games
Foster Care system is poorly supervised, thus exposing children to mistreatment and abuse.
foster care
Intelligence tests are dangerous when the results are shared with children who develop warped views of themselves based on the results.
intelligence tests
payday loans are predatory: they stick borrowers in a never-ending cycle of debt, caused by the insanely high interest rates.
payday loans
cannabis has not been shown to be addictive and has many medicinal uses
cannabis
the blockade of the gaza strip helps keep israeli citizens safe from terrorist attack
blockade of the gaza strip
naturopathy has no basis in scientific fact, and could actually end up harming your health.
naturopathy
making public defenders mandatory would level the field for everyone.
the use of public defenders
we need to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because if a nuclear war starts then it will leave the earth uninhabitable and it would be the end of mankind.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
the olympic games have become nothing more than another commercial event. it's no longer relevant and should be done away with.
the olympic games
they provide free legal representation and enable poor people to have a representation in court
the use of public defenders
foster care brings love and warmth to children who really need it and to give them a chance to have a normal family
foster care
we shouldnt legalize cannabis like any drug its addictive and can be abused and affect the senses
cannabis
the vow of celibacy allows priests to remain 100% focused on their congregation and to not be distracted by partners or children or other family matters
the vow of celibacy
marriage is the bedrock of society that allows for it's continuation and abandonment could cause the collapse of cohesion, normative agreement and morality for civilization.
marriage
Many people who are unable to leave home due to disability or illness rely on television as their only link to the outside world and find it essential.
television
the blockade keeps the weapons out and provides protection for the region
blockade of the gaza strip
whaling is inhumane and also contributes to the dwindling number of whales in existence, who need protection rather than hunted.
whaling
factory farming creates health hazards and leads to an increase in pollution. overall it is bad for the environment
factory farming
a multiparty system is more representative of the will of the people
multi-party system
Zero tolerance policies lack nuance and do not allow teachers enough freedom to find a punishment that is appropriate for the students involved and the circumstances.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
cosmetic surgery has no third party harms and people have the right to do whatever they wish to their bodies and appearance.
cosmetic surgery
zoos are a fantastic way to allow people to see animals that they normally never would. they also allow the animals to live in a safe environment. if anything we should have more zoos.
zoos
economic sanctions affect the workers of the sanctioned countries and not the leaders
the use of economic sanctions
foster care provides a way to remove children from abusive homes
foster care
we should limit executive compensation because too much compensation promotes bad business practices and focuses on money instead of product or services offered.
executive compensation
homeschooling does not provide the necessary social structure that children need.
homeschooling
journalism and free expression of information and exchange of ideas is a basic human right, and subsidizing this would improve its quality and reach.
journalism
people are taking on far too much debt just to have a few bucks before they get paid. they are being taken advantage of and being ripped off. we should ban these payday loans for good.
payday loans
several people have been found not guilty after they had already been put to death.
capital punishment
the church of scientology should be banned as it is a charlatan religion that controls and manipulates those who are vulnerable
the church of scientology
we should allow naturopathy to continue as it provides treatments that at less harmful to the body compared to the man made chemicals.
naturopathy
payday loans are necessary for some people who have an immediate desperate need for cash.
payday loans
some zoos are actually sanctuaries saving some animal breeds from becoming extinct.
zoos
marriage has important religious groundings and we should not forbid people from following and adhering to their faith.
marriage
whatever it takes to catch a criminal is a good thing. the end result of getting dangerous people off of the streets is all that matters.
entrapment
student loans take many years to pay off and if we don't subsidize there will be less students willing to go to college.
student loans
we should ban fast food as it has been shown to be a trigger for many health issues we now face in this country.
fast food
intelligence tests can label children as inferior at an early age, damaging confidence and encouraging limitations on their future.
intelligence tests
we should not ban algorithmic trading because it allows orders to start in the manufacturing process and allows for smooth feed to the product line.
algorithmic trading
Television is an out-dated form of entertainment long left behind by technology that uses the internet to provide cutting edge entertainment
television
foster care provides a family atmosphere for children who have no where to go.
foster care
intelligence tests are a useful way of identifying children who need extra help and support for their education
intelligence tests
homeopathic medicine contains no active ingredient so cannot cure illness, people using this instead of conventional medicine are likely to become more ill.
homeopathy
we should not legalize cannabis, it is a gateway drug and causes psychosis and paranoia
cannabis
capital punishment has been proven ineffective in reducing crime rates.
capital punishment
factory farming should be banned because of the poor animal welfare standards used and the damage to the environment that it causes
factory farming
we should subsidize vocational education because in today's world a skill is very valuable and providing funding to students would be beneficial to mankind.
vocational education
the church of scientology is a corrupt organization that preaches extreme values and is detrimental to society.
the church of scientology
most foster families are good and provide a safe environment.
foster care
foster care provides temporary shelter for children who would otherwise be on the streets.
foster care
a multi-party system would improve the democratic process by giving more traditionally marginalised views representation, and therefore improve peoples' motivation for voting.
multi-party system
we should ban whaling because whales will be become an endangered species in the future and the method of killing is often cruel.
whaling
subsidizing embryonic stem cell research can improve the quality of the research and lead to more developments in cures.
embryonic stem cell research
creators need intellectual property rights so that can get paid for what they create.
intellectual property rights
austere measures are necessary to get the national debt under control.
austerity regime
whaling is cruel and unnecessary leading to upsetting the delicate ecobalance of the oceans.
whaling
urbanization is essential in enabling economic progress, and in the ultimate eradication of poverty in developing countries.
fight urbanization
prayer in schools encourages brotherhood among students and creates more positive relationships between them
school prayer
executive compensation increases costs and decreases benefits that other employees might receive.
executive compensation
collectivism provides no incentive for gainful employment and leads to a lazy society.
collectivism
social media can help connect people with others like themselves.
social media
we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms to lessen the chances of mass murders and school shootings.
the right to keep and bear arms
autonomous cars can never be programmed well enough to foresee circumstances that humans can.
the development of autonomous cars
fast food is quick and convenient and relatively cheap for those who do not have their own cooking facilities but want a hot meal.
fast food