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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 |
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