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sex selection could lead to genetic abnormalities and start society on a slippery slope of genetic editing at a time when it is an imperfect, untested procedure that could lead to horrific outcomes. | sex selection |
stem cell research is unethical and totally antithetic to the sanctity of life. | embryonic stem cell research |
these tests can help sort out children in primary school in order to cater to their specific learning needs better. | intelligence tests |
algorithmic trading should be banned as the software can be hacked by criminals. | algorithmic trading |
we should not legalize organ trade because it is not fair to a person that is not able to pay as much as those that are rich. | organ trade |
Guns are designed to kill people, we should be doing everything possible to destroy them and stop their production to save lives, allowing people to keep and bear arms does the absolute opposite of this. | the right to keep and bear arms |
marriage is one of the essential elements of society. it is centered around the concept of forming strong, coherent and dependable family. | marriage |
the rise in the number of gun deaths makes it clear that we need to abolish the right to bear arms. | the right to keep and bear arms |
missionary work can put people in danger and is intruding on the beliefs of other people. | missionary work |
we should legalize cannabis as it appears to do more good than harm for those that have illnesses. | cannabis |
celibacy is an outdated idea from the early churches. many priests do not live up to the vow they take. | the vow of celibacy |
Intensive factory farming is the only way to feed an ever-growing population and should continue. | factory farming |
people have the right to choose what they eat. if consumed in moderation, fast food isn't unhealthy | fast food |
lgbtq communities have been oppressed for decades and they deserve their chance to express themselves without bigotry | cancel pride parades |
pride parades should not be cancelled because they are an important reminder that people from the lgbt communites still face discrimination | cancel pride parades |
capital punishment is an effective deterrent to major crimes, and should only be used for the very worst of crimes. | capital punishment |
sex selection is playing god, will create gender imbalances and create negative stereotypes concerning male/female preferences. | sex selection |
vocational education is beneficial to society and should be subsidized | vocational education |
school uniforms eliminated having to buy numerous outfits, trying to buy close that are in style, which can be expensive, uniforms can save money for other school related needs. | the use of school uniform |
marriage is a forced union society seems to think is needed to make a family and indicate loyalty to a significant other. marriage is not needed to prove love. | marriage |
many child actors aren’t taught how to cope with fame and end up turning to drugs and alcohol which is bad for them. | the use of child actors |
space exploration should be subsidized so that technological discoveries can grow for the good of human advancement. | space exploration |
we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons to ensure a safe future for our children and for generations to come. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
we should not end the use of economic sanctions because in the long term they can achieve significant results such as the end of the apartheid regime in south africa | the use of economic sanctions |
factory farming is harmful to the society, produces lower quality food and is an inhumane way in which to keep and kill livestock. | factory farming |
the olympic games are a hugely expensive enterprise to host, and history is littered with countries left financially broken in the aftermath. | the olympic games |
it is becoming more and more unsafe to have the olympic games due to the unrest in the world | the olympic games |
economic sanctions offer an effective way to deal with international conflict which does not involve military action. | the use of economic sanctions |
Since most violent crimes are committed irrationally, three strikes laws don't serve as an effective deterrent for violence. | the three-strikes laws |
compulsory voting is the only way to make people getting involved in the choices necessary for the real management of a country, | compulsory voting |
we shouldn't ban it because nobodies beliefs should be banned. if you ban scientology then you could bring about banning all religions and then there will be wars. | the church of scientology |
entrapment enables law enforcement officers to better remove criminals from the streets | entrapment |
foster care provides loving homes for children being raised in the system. | foster care |
economic sanctions should be ended so that international trade can flourish. | the use of economic sanctions |
flag burning sends a harmful message to others about respect for their country and can lead to even more dangerous acts. | flag burning |
nuclear weapons will eventually lead to the end of the world. | the abolition of nuclear weapons |
there has been so much discrimination that minorities still need affirmative action to be on a level playing field | affirmative action |
Zoos provide a platform for people to understand the natural and animal world. | zoos |
if the government provides funding to wikipedia the impartiality and therefore reliability of the information held on there may be compromised | wikipedia |
embryonic stem cell research can help in treatments for cancers, parkinson's disease and various other medical issues. | embryonic stem cell research |
teenagers never consider the risks of cosmetic surgery | cosmetic surgery for minors |
homeschooling does not provide necessary socialization skills needed in everyday life as well as cooperation among peers. | homeschooling |
intelligence tests are an important asset by identifying which children are gifted and which need the most help. many kids enjoy the tests and it can be fun to compare against other classmates. | intelligence tests |
Guantanamo harms America's image abroad, making diplomacy more difficult. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
affirmative action harms those who choose to work hard all their lives to achieve admission into the nation's greatest universities. | affirmative action |
targeted killing should be banned because it often results in the deaths of innocent bystanders | targeted killing |
The foster care system is bloated with bureaucracy and too many stakeholders such as foster parents, politicians, and social services that make reform slow and difficult while children suffer. | foster care |
they only hurt the poorest of society and are an outdated punishment. | the use of economic sanctions |
journalism should be able to stand on its own without the taxpayers being forced to contribute to its upkeep | journalism |
racial profiling has not been shown to be effective because instead of looking for anyone who might've committed the crime they are only looking at a specific group of people | racial profiling |
we should subsidize stay-at-home dads so more dads can stay at home to raise their children, thus reducing delinquency. | stay-at-home dads |
economic sanctions unfairly punish citizens of a country for the crimes of their leaders, while the leaders, perpetrators have no real consequence. | the use of economic sanctions |
since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, none of the information is truly reliable, so subsidising such a site would be approving it's content which would be a nonsense. | wikipedia |
urbanization provides people with a higher living standard. | fight urbanization |
the more ideas we have being brought to the table the better we can find a common ground to compromise and having multi-party system allows for the most ideas to be represented. | multi-party system |
embryonic stem cell research can lead to new cures for diseases. | embryonic stem cell research |
school prayer helps put the students in the correct mindset to behave in a more respectful and cooperative manner. | school prayer |
foster care can result in devious individuals exploiting children in need for financial gain. | foster care |
many of these athletes are no longer amateurs. they are often professionals or use drugs to enhance their performance. this is not in keeping with the ideals of the olympics. | the olympic games |
the mandatory use of public defenders would be a massive drain on the public purse. | the use of public defenders |
austerity regime can help pay off debts | austerity regime |
funding journalism would create a conflict of intrest | journalism |
We should not ban algorithmic trading as it is a useful tool for business to help spread their investment and risks in the market. | algorithmic trading |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because it is necessary to help those who need it the most. the people who are at the bottom will never rise to the top if they cannot get help. it's not their fault. | affirmative action |
social media can lead to positive social change in the real world by creating networks of people that force oppressive governments to change | social media |
If we ban child actors we ban the depiction of so much of human interest. It is just impracticable. | the use of child actors |
The existence of Guantanamo Bay serves as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups. | guantanamo bay detention camp |
cloning might allow us to reproduce body parts such as livers, hearts, etc to help save lives of those who are desparately ill. | human cloning |
such a regime would help stop the bleed of the national debt and get the country on the right financial track. | austerity regime |
fast food is a leading contributor to our obesity problem | fast food |
affirmative action ensures the people from all backgrounds are able to advance. | affirmative action |
cooperation among countries is essential nowadays. avoiding armed conflict when one country's terrorizing others by the use of economic sanctions is a great solution to return that country back more cooperation | the use of economic sanctions |
foster care brings more good than harm because it provides children with semblance of a real home and a normal life instead of having to live in an orphanage. | foster care |
the right to freedom of religion cannot be infringed upon so we can not ban any church | the church of scientology |
entrapment convinces people to commit a crime when they normally wouldn't and should not be legal. | entrapment |
the three-strikes laws keep criminals off the streets and help teach them a lesson. | the three-strikes laws |
we cannot always be sure that the correct verdict has been achieved as has been shown in previous cases, thus depriving a person of their life. it should be abolished to prevent loss of innocent life. | capital punishment |
foster care is often not monitored closely enough putting children’s safety at risk | foster care |
prayer in school should be prohibited because it violates the separation of prayer and state | school prayer |
vocational education creates a path to well paying jobs for people who are not suited to conventional education | vocational education |
Since Wikipedia's free, subsidizing it is way of supporting education as well as equality. | wikipedia |
Three strikes laws lead to prison over-population since more offenders are put away for a longer time. This leads to worse prison conditions and more violence in prisons. | the three-strikes laws |
economic sanctions generally end up hurting more than just those they are applied against and are no longer in the best interest of our country | the use of economic sanctions |
student loans should be subsidized to create a competent work force | student loans |
economic sanctions hurt innocent people and create political tensions | the use of economic sanctions |
we should not cancel pride parades because it would be an infingement of freedom of expression and of the right to free speech. | cancel pride parades |
subsidizing vocational education could mean that we have a steady supply of people into trades. this in turn willl help keep costs down for everyone. | vocational education |
intellectual property rights ensures ideas from originators are not stolen and used for profit. | intellectual property rights |
there is no reason why algorithmic trading should be banned , it creates beneficial trading deals and profits for those in the finance sector, and can enhance the value of pension funds for instance. | algorithmic trading |
sex selection should be legal for parents to select the sex of the child. parents with all boys or all girls should have the choice of selecting the other sex. | sex selection |
we should support judicial activism because no law can fit 100 percent of the situations. | judicial activism |
we should ban cosmetic surgery because only rich people can afford it which is unfair. there are risks of any surgery and there could be negative psychological impacts. we shouldn't focus so much on beauty. | cosmetic surgery |
a multi-party system lets many views on important topics to be heard | multi-party system |
stay at home dads should be subsidized if they have low incomes as its expensive to provide child care and some cant afford it | stay-at-home dads |
Foster care allows children to form a strong bond with individual parent figures, rather than constantly being shuffled between numerous adoption agency employees. | foster care |
host countries and cities get a boon of tourism during and after the games. it's beneficial for their economies and citizens. | the olympic games |
naturopathy is very dangerous for the most vulnerable people, like children and cancer patients. people use ineffective treatments and forgo proven cures, such as antibiotics or chemo, often resulting in death. | naturopathy |
it is estimated that the economic value of every dollar spent on the space exploration program is worth $8-$10, this makes it a very sound investment that advances technology, science and medicine. | space exploration |
we need to get a handle on unruly children before it is too late, teachers need the leverage of zero tolerance to ensure they can maintain control that they are currently losing | zero-tolerance policy in schools |
it shouldn't be banned because it would put many people out of jobs. it's a good way for companies to sell more products. | telemarketing |
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