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We should fight urbanization
urbanization is just the natural consequence of life and there's no need to fight it. we all need homes and places to shop. it's going to happen, just embrace it.
Cities offer more opportunities
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We should adopt atheism
religion has been the cause of countless wars so adopting atheism would put a stop to religion based conflict.
Science can adequately explain the Universe
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We should adopt libertarianism
we should not adopt libertarianism since we need a governing body to make laws to run the country and control the people.
Libertarianism removes essential laws/infrastructure/government services
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We should ban human cloning
we should not ban human cloning because this will lessen our chances for finding cures to the some of the most deadly diseases such as cancer and dementia
Cloning promotes science/research
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The vow of celibacy should be abandoned
the vow of celibacy is not necessary in this day and age as it is more widely accepted.
Celibacy is outdated
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We should ban cosmetic surgery
often there are no valid medical reasons for having cosmetic surgery so its frivolous and taking unnecessary risks
cosmetic surgery is an unnecessary health risk
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We should end the use of economic sanctions
economic sanctions harden a population against the very outside influences that are ultimately attempting to help them, and foster extremism elements.
economic sanctions cause the price of everything to increase.
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
Social media platform should be regulated by the government in order to avoid the distribution of false news
Social media regulation is necessary to deal with fake news
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We should fight urbanization
we need to have land that is not urban to support nature
Urbanization harms the environment
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We should prohibit flag burning
flag burning is like spitting in this country's ideals
Flags are important symbols that should be respected
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We should end affirmative action
many blacks are living in poverty because of our racist history. they don't have the same funding for good schools as whites and asians do. until this changes we should keep affirmitive action going.
Affirmative action is necessary to compensate for the past
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The USA is a good country to live in
If it is a great country to live in since in my opinion it has a stable economy
The US has freedoms/ democratic rights
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We should subsidize vocational education
vocation educational is limited in the skills being provided to youths. the teachings they get could be outdated in just a few years which will put the learners in unemployment
subsidizing vocational education is expensive
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
social networks are a means of communication and totally free expression, it should not be regulated
Social media regulation harm freedom of speech and other democratic rights
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The USA is a good country to live in
Living in the United States is one of the greatest privileges in the world
The US offers great opportunities for individuals
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We should end mandatory retirement
we should end mandatory retirement because if a person feels like working, there should not be anything to stop them.
We should let everyone retire when they are ready
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We should adopt an austerity regime
an austerity regime would help make the country cut their debt
Austerity regime is essential in economically troubled times
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We should adopt libertarianism
We should adopt libertarianism because individuals know their own best interests better than any third party.
Libertarianism increases individual freedom/liberties
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We should ban cosmetic surgery
people should be content with how they look and it gives out the wrong message about body image when people change how they look like this.
cosmetic surgery encourages the focus on appearance and unattainable beauty norms
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We should fight urbanization
urbanization allows the country to save money because they can build centralized services such as hospitals and schools.
Urbanization benefits the economy
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
Government regulation of social media would be harmful to democracy
Social media regulation can lead to political abuses by the government
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We should ban human cloning
human cloning should be banned because it crosses too many moral and legal lines and truly offers no benefits to the one that is the clone.
Cloning is unethical/anti-religious
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Entrapment should be legalized
entrapment might be what gets someone to commit a crime who hasn't decided to do it
entrapment interferes with human rights.
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Homeschooling should be banned
homeschooling should not be banned because it is the right of parents to decide which kind of school is best for their children.
Homeschools can be personalized to the child's pace/needs
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We should ban private military companies
private military companies abuse the locals and lack effective oversight so should be banned.
Private military companies are less ethical and violate rights or commit crimes
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We should prohibit women in combat
women are not as strong as men so more people would be killed or injured with them on the battlefield.
Men are better suited to combat roles than women
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We should adopt an austerity regime
adopting an austerity regime is the only effective means for pulling us out of the economic tailspin we currently face
Austerity is important to increase stability
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The use of public defenders should be mandatory
if everyone had the same quality of defense it would be a more level playing field
everyone using public defenders would equalize the criminal justice system.
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We should legalize cannabis
cannabis is the last hope for many people with chronic pain, and it is way safer than many prescription drugs.
If cannabis was legalized it could be regulated
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We should subsidize space exploration
space exploration is nice but we need to deal with things here on earth first, such as climate change
There are issues more important to fund than space exploration
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We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp
this camp is too expensive to maintain, especially with such few prisoners.
unjust treatment/tactics are used in the Guantanamo bay detention camp
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We should abolish capital punishment
taxes shouldn't have to pay for criminals to live comfortably after they've committed horrific crimes.
The death penalty saves costs to the state
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Homeschooling should be banned
schools are usually crowded and full of distractions, homeschooling affords children the opportunity to study with more concentration on their books
The home is a good learning environment
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Routine child vaccinations should be mandatory
the vaccine must be mandatory for all ages to avoid human-to-human transmission
Routine child vaccinations should be mandatory to prevent virus/disease spreading
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We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp
prisoners are subjected to practices and conditions that are regarded as inhumane
unjust treatment/tactics are used in the Guantanamo bay detention camp
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Homeschooling should be banned
some children can not succeed in a group setting such as an autistic child. by working at home without distractions school subjects can better be learned
Mainstream schools have a lot of violence/bullying
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We should ban private military companies
Private military companies have an incentive to continue the military action so they should be banned
Private military companies cannot be trusted to be loyal to the hiring country
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We should subsidize journalism
the reporting of news is an important service
Journalism is important to information-spreading/accountability
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We should abandon the use of school uniform
it is a good way to instill discipline
School uniforms encourage discipline or focus on learning
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Homeschooling should be banned
parents are free to educate their children how they see fit
Parents will have more ability to pay-attention/educate their child
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We should abolish intellectual property rights
intellectual property rights mean that it is too expensive to access literature and music. abolishing these rights would make art more accessible to all.
Intellectual property rights harm creativity/innovation
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Homeschooling should be banned
homeschooling robs children of very valuable socialization.
Parents are not qualified as teachers
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We should subsidize space exploration
space exploration is a way to discover new worlds therefore we should put more money to explore the universe
Space exploration improves science/technology
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We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools
zero-tolerance policies are too far-reaching and punish too harshly minor infractions.
zero-tolerance policies in schools are too strict and unnecessary
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Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence
the sanctity of human life should never be compromised so there is no question but assisted suicide should be a criminal offence.
Assisted suicide allows people to solicit someone to die to their own benefit
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We should subsidize vocational education
supporting vocational education helps society as a whole when we have plenty of people qualified to do the work that supports our daily lives.
vocational education is beneficial for the entire market/society
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We should end racial profiling
certain races and ethnic groups commit more crimes than others, so it makes sense to scrutinize them more closely.
certain groups are more prone to crimes than others.
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We should subsidize vocational education
vocational education should not be subsidized people should fund themselves
vocational education is not a good career choice
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Routine child vaccinations should be mandatory
Child vaccination has to be mandatory to protect them from letal diseases.
Routine child vaccinations are effective
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We should introduce compulsory voting
people have the right to vote. they shouldnt be forced to if they arent interested
Citizens have a right not to vote
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We should abolish the three-strikes laws
this law is unfair to people committing small offenses that do not deserve to be put away for life.
the three-strikes law has resulted in overcrowded prisons
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Foster care brings more harm than good
foster care helps many children that have abusive parents and make them live in a better environment.
children need to be placed in safe homes
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We should adopt an austerity regime
an austerity regime is not necessary. we do have lots of debt but it will eventually be paid off when technology increases and humans no longer have to worry about costs associated with living.
Austerity is unfair to the citizens
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We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp
due to the history of abuses at this base it should be closed
unjust treatment/tactics are used in the Guantanamo bay detention camp
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
Social media platforms should not be regulated by the government because everyone has the freedom to express his opinion
Social media regulation harm freedom of speech and other democratic rights
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We should abandon the use of school uniform
school uniforms put an unneeded burden on poor families wherein they have to purchase uniforms yearly which are often not found in thrift or used environments and still provide other clothing on top.
School uniforms increase conformity or harm individuality
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We should introduce compulsory voting
not everyone has a strong opinion on every topic. those who choose not to participate should have the freedom not to.
Abstaining from a vote is also reflecting your preferences
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The USA is a good country to live in
In the USA we have many opportunities to develop a high level life since it provides its inhabitants with tools that we can use for a full life
The US is a powerful country
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Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence
when people are in unbearable pain and suffering and have no chance of getting better it is cruel to keep them alive without their consent
Assisted suicide reduces suffering
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The USA is a good country to live in
Yes, since it is a country where laws are enforced for citizens
The US has great people/culture
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We should legalize cannabis
I has been scientifically proven that cannabis is useful in treating pain in MS sufferers. It has also shown great promise in the reduction of seizures in those with sever epilepsy.
Legalizing cannabis will reduce black-market/criminal activity
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The use of public defenders should be mandatory
public defenders are an important part of the judicial system are necessary for those who cannot afford their own attorney.
everyone would be able to access legal representation just like everyone else.
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The USA is a good country to live in
The US is the American dream because it is the world power where all technologies are at their peak but this brings many people with needs to emigrate that become a great weight for society
The US has great people/culture
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We should ban cosmetic surgery
people should be able to spend their money as they wish.
cosmetic surgery is safe, and can help people.
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We should subsidize space exploration
Space exploration should be subsidized because the information learned from it could provide useful to our planet.
Space exploration improves science/technology
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We should end affirmative action
affirmative action needs to be in place to continue to ensure that all people are considered for a position despite race, nationality, religion, disability or sex.
Affirmative action is necessary to compensate for the past
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Homeschooling should be banned
homeschooling is necessary for those with reduced mobility or those who suffer bullying
Homeschools can be personalized to the child's pace/needs
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We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools
zero-tolerance policies force the same rules to be applied to all students, reducing discrimination
a zero tolerance policy would mean everyone is treated the same.
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Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence
Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence as if the person cannot make their own decisions and actions then it would be impossible to know if the person helping wasn't just murdering them.
People who are ill do not have clear judgement and are in need of help
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We should legalize sex selection
sex selection would stop people having an abortion when they don't have the gender of child they wanted.
Sex selection will prevent abortions/infanticide
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
Social media platforms should be regulated by the government in order to avoid so many hate crimes
Social media regulation is beneficial to society at large
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We should subsidize vocational education
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 is beneficial for the entire market/society
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We should legalize cannabis
cannabis can offer solace for those people who suffer from great pain due to illness or disability. it is often better than medication that is currently available.
Cannabis is safe/healthy/pain-relief
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We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp
guantanamo bay houses the most dangerous threats to america and americans, including terrorists that can offer valuable insight to aid in preventing terror attacks.
Closing the Guantanamo bay detention camp would harm national security
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We should fight urbanization
urbanization destroys nature and destroys the world for future generations.
Urbanization harms the environment
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We should subsidize vocational education
too much subsidy is already provided for other areas of education.
subsidizing vocational education leads to an influx in those professions
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Homeschooling should be banned
children who homeschool have surpassed their public school peers in standardized testing by an overall 10% better performance.
Parents will have more ability to pay-attention/educate their child
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We should prohibit flag burning
america was founded by the freedom of expression, so people should be allowed to burn a flag, regardless of whether i agree with the concept or not
flag burning is justified due to freedom of expression
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We should abandon marriage
marriage should not be abandoned as formal religious bonding keeps couples together
Marriage is important for people, either generally or because of religious/traditional reasons
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We should end mandatory retirement
Mandatory retirement discriminates people based on their age, as it doesn't take into account the capacity of the individual to perform their job at a high level.
A mandatory retirement is not fair/discriminatory
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We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms
too much crime is being committed because the ease of getting a fire alarm.
Guns can fall into the wrong hands
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We should subsidize vocational education
the cost of vocational education far outweighs the benefits in terms of earnings capacity.
subsidizing vocational education leads to an influx in those professions
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The USA is a good country to live in
In the USA we have many opportunities to develop a high level life since it provides its inhabitants with tools that we can use for a full life
The US offers great opportunities for individuals
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The USA is a good country to live in
There are a lot of freedoms and opportunities to grow.
The US has freedoms/ democratic rights
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Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence
assisted suicide is a compassionate way to help people choosing to end their life in a nonviolent way.
The terminally ill would benefit from assisted suicide
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We should ban algorithmic trading
it creates an unfair advantage for people with access
algorithmic trading gives an unfair advantage in the market
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We should abandon marriage
marriage and the accompanying wedding imposes massive financial hardship at the start of a relationship, often contributing to its eventual dissolution.
Marriages tie up people with unfair obligations
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Homeschooling should be banned
homeschooling deprives children of essential social interaction with their peers.
Mainstream schools are essential to develop social skills
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We should legalize cannabis
cannabis is a holistic and natural cure for cancer patients and should therefore be legalized
Cannabis is safe/healthy/pain-relief
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We should legalize prostitution
Prostitutes deserve the same rights as workers in any other trade.
Legalizing sex work will allow to regulate those in the profession
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Entrapment should be legalized
entrapment should be legalized because in some cases, it's the only way to verify that criminal activity is taking place.
entrapment can get criminals off the street
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Routine child vaccinations should be mandatory
If the virus is to be released in its entirety, the entire population must be vaccinated
Routine child vaccinations should be mandatory to prevent virus/disease spreading
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We should abandon the use of school uniform
school uniforms insure that students are on an equal footing from the start.
School uniforms saves costs
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The USA is a good country to live in
The United States has made a very poor performance of its resources to govern
The US has unfair health and education policies
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We should end mandatory retirement
people should be able to work as long as they want to.
We should let everyone retire when they are ready
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We should prohibit women in combat
women in combat are a distraction, as a man's natural instinct is to protect a female. the male soldiers wouldn't be able to effectively do their jobs.
Men are better suited to combat roles than women
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We should end the use of economic sanctions
economic sanctions always punish the innocent people of the country not the oppressive regimes.
economic sanctions are not effective.
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Social media platforms should be regulated by the government
They should not have any type of control in social networks, everyone is free to express what they want.
Social media regulation can lead to political abuses by the government
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We should ban algorithmic trading
we should not ban algorithmic trading because a lot of the time it helps the poorer countries
algorithmic trading provides a rational method for trading
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We should adopt atheism
Adopting atheism takes away the freedom of worship that people are promised in this country.
People should choose for themselves whether Atheism should be adopted
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