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We should not believe that payday loans exploit the disadvantaged because a famous economist said so.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: payday loans exploit the disadvantaged.
Payday loans need to be done away with.
10
We should punish people who commit crimes very often. Many respected judges and lawyers have publicly stated their support for this approach.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: people who commit crimes very often should be punished.
Someone who has committed lots of violence belongs in the jail.
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Those who oppose school uniforms are just lazy and don't care about their children's well-being.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good for students as they reduce negative feelings due to income inequality.
School uniforms are a confidence booster and an equalizer in schools as every child must wear the same things.
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Wearing school uniforms creates a sense of unity and equality among students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good for students as they reduce negative feelings due to income inequality.
School uniforms are a confidence booster and an equalizer in schools as every child must wear the same things.
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Claiming that school uniforms completely eliminate negative feelings due to income inequality oversimplifies the issue and ignores other factors that contribute to these feelings.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good for students as they reduce negative feelings due to income inequality.
School uniforms are a confidence booster and an equalizer in schools as every child must wear the same things.
4
Either students wear school uniforms and feel less negatively about income inequality, or they don't wear uniforms and feel bad about income inequality.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good for students as they reduce negative feelings due to income inequality.
School uniforms are a confidence booster and an equalizer in schools as every child must wear the same things.
12
We should not listen to critics of profit driven companies in the military. They are biased against capitalism.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: The military should not rely on profit driven companies.
Profit driven companies provide the same goods and services as others.
10
Those who oppose profit driven companies in the military lack business acumen and are against efficiency.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: The military should not rely on profit driven companies.
Profit driven companies provide the same goods and services as others.
8
Everyone agrees that profit driven companies are the best choice for the military.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: The military should not rely on profit driven companies.
Profit driven companies provide the same goods and services as others.
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Why should we worry about the military's reliance on profit driven companies when there are so many other issues to address?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: The military should not rely on profit driven companies.
Profit driven companies provide the same goods and services as others.
3
If people can't afford their payments, it must be because of the high interest rates on payday loans.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have high interest rates, and then people can't afford their payments.
Payday loans don't come for free.
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I know a person who took out a payday loan and couldn't afford the payments. Therefore, all people who take out payday loans can't afford the payments.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have high interest rates, and then people can't afford their payments.
Payday loans don't come for free.
1
If payday loans had lower interest rates, people would be able to afford their payments.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have high interest rates, and then people can't afford their payments.
Payday loans don't come for free.
2
Many people struggle to make their payments on payday loans due to the high interest rates. Therefore, it's clear that these loans are unfair and should be avoided.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have high interest rates, and then people can't afford their payments.
Payday loans don't come for free.
6
If we don't punish criminals, society will descend into chaos and anarchy.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Those who commit crimes must be punished
People guilty of crimes do not deserve to be free.
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We must punish criminals because the thought of them getting away with their crimes is infuriating and unjust.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Those who commit crimes must be punished
People guilty of crimes do not deserve to be free.
7
Those who oppose punishment for criminals are soft-hearted and lack a sense of justice.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Those who commit crimes must be punished
People guilty of crimes do not deserve to be free.
8
I know someone who committed a crime and was not punished. Therefore, no one who commits crimes should be punished.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Those who commit crimes must be punished
People guilty of crimes do not deserve to be free.
1
If students are allowed to wear accessories and be creative, it will lead to better academic performance.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, students can be individuals with accessories and other creative means.
Jewelry and hairstyles create different looks.
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If students are allowed to wear accessories and be creative, then school uniforms will have no effect on their individuality.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, students can be individuals with accessories and other creative means.
Jewelry and hairstyles create different looks.
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School uniforms should be mandatory. It promotes discipline and reduces distractions, like having colorful accessories.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, students can be individuals with accessories and other creative means.
Jewelry and hairstyles create different looks.
3
School uniforms are effective because they allow students to express their individuality with accessories and other creative means.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, students can be individuals with accessories and other creative means.
Jewelry and hairstyles create different looks.
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Those who oppose harsh punishment for repeat offenders are soft-hearted and care more about criminals than victims.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment.
If the punishment is not harsh enough the offender will be more likely commit crime again.
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I know someone who is a repeat offender and they deserve harsh punishment. Therefore, all repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment.
If the punishment is not harsh enough the offender will be more likely commit crime again.
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Repeat offenders should be punished harshly because it sets an example for others and deters crime.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment.
If the punishment is not harsh enough the offender will be more likely commit crime again.
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Repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment because they repeatedly commit crimes, which is a form of punishment.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Repeat offenders deserve harsh punishment.
If the punishment is not harsh enough the offender will be more likely commit crime again.
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But payday loans provide quick and easy access to cash when people need it the most.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have very high interest rates and very high payments that people can't afford.
Payday loans cost money in interest.
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I know a few people who couldn't afford their payday loan payments. Therefore, all people can't afford payday loan payments.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have very high interest rates and very high payments that people can't afford.
Payday loans cost money in interest.
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Claiming that all payday loans have unaffordable interest rates and payments ignores the existence of regulated and responsible lenders.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have very high interest rates and very high payments that people can't afford.
Payday loans cost money in interest.
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Anyone who supports payday loans is clearly ignorant and lacks empathy for those in financial need.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans have very high interest rates and very high payments that people can't afford.
Payday loans cost money in interest.
8
If children are allowed to wear accessories, it will lead to improved academic performance.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, children can use accessories to make their look individual.
Accessories can be worn with school uniforms.
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I saw one student wearing a unique accessory with their uniform. Therefore, all children can make their look individual with accessories.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, children can use accessories to make their look individual.
Accessories can be worn with school uniforms.
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Those who support individuality in school uniforms are just rebellious troublemakers.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, children can use accessories to make their look individual.
Accessories can be worn with school uniforms.
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Claiming that school uniforms completely eliminate individuality ignores the ability of children to express themselves through accessories.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Even with school uniforms, children can use accessories to make their look individual.
Accessories can be worn with school uniforms.
4
A person who needs a loan can be trusted to repay it without a contract because they are trustworthy.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: A person who needs a loan should be able to be trusted to repay it without a contract.
Some people are dishonest and would keep the money, even if they have gained the original amount back.
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Most people believe that a contract is unnecessary for loans, so it must be true.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: A person who needs a loan should be able to be trusted to repay it without a contract.
Some people are dishonest and would keep the money, even if they have gained the original amount back.
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Either trust the person or deny them the loan completely.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: A person who needs a loan should be able to be trusted to repay it without a contract.
Some people are dishonest and would keep the money, even if they have gained the original amount back.
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Trusting someone to repay a loan without a contract is the same as not needing a loan.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: A person who needs a loan should be able to be trusted to repay it without a contract.
Some people are dishonest and would keep the money, even if they have gained the original amount back.
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If all students wear the same uniform, it will automatically create a level playing field and eliminate class bias.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at eliminating class bias.
School uniforms are good at reducing class bias, eliminating such bias might require more resources than just a uniform.
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We must implement school uniforms to ensure that all students feel equal and no one is left out or judged based on their clothing.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at eliminating class bias.
School uniforms are good at reducing class bias, eliminating such bias might require more resources than just a uniform.
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Those who oppose school uniforms are just lazy and don't care about their appearance.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at eliminating class bias.
School uniforms are good at reducing class bias, eliminating such bias might require more resources than just a uniform.
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Claiming that school uniforms completely eliminate class bias oversimplifies the complex factors that contribute to social inequality in education.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at eliminating class bias.
School uniforms are good at reducing class bias, eliminating such bias might require more resources than just a uniform.
4
Payday loans are helpful because they provide a boost to the economy and create jobs.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans are helpful to those in need.
Payday loans are targeted towards the needy.
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If someone takes out a payday loan, they will be able to pay off all their debts and improve their financial situation.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans are helpful to those in need.
Payday loans are targeted towards the needy.
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Those who criticize payday loans are lazy and irresponsible with their money.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans are helpful to those in need.
Payday loans are targeted towards the needy.
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Payday loans are helpful to those in need. Many successful entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, have used them to overcome financial difficulties.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans are helpful to those in need.
Payday loans are targeted towards the needy.
10
We should support the military. Many celebrities, like actor John Braveheart, have publicly shown their support for the military.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: The military needs private support.
The military has enough needs that they would need private support.
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Private support is necessary for the military because the military needs private support.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: The military needs private support.
The military has enough needs that they would need private support.
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If you don't support the military, you're unpatriotic and don't care about our country.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: The military needs private support.
The military has enough needs that they would need private support.
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Those who don't support the military are unpatriotic and don't care about the safety of our country.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: The military needs private support.
The military has enough needs that they would need private support.
8
We should not trust the opinions of those who support payday loans because they are only interested in making money.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: payday loans are helpful for some people.
Payday loans have high interest rates.
10
Three-strike laws are necessary because they help reduce overcrowding in prisons.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Prisons are overcrowded with too many lifelong incarcerations because of the three-strike laws.
Overcrowded prisons are hardly due to lack imprisonment of three-time offenders.
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Prisons are overcrowded because inmates are not given enough recreational activities.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Prisons are overcrowded with too many lifelong incarcerations because of the three-strike laws.
Overcrowded prisons are hardly due to lack imprisonment of three-time offenders.
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Why should we worry about overcrowded prisons when there are other crimes happening in our society?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Prisons are overcrowded with too many lifelong incarcerations because of the three-strike laws.
Overcrowded prisons are hardly due to lack imprisonment of three-time offenders.
3
Either keep the three-strike laws or release all prisoners, leading to chaos and danger in society.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Prisons are overcrowded with too many lifelong incarcerations because of the three-strike laws.
Overcrowded prisons are hardly due to lack imprisonment of three-time offenders.
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Those who oppose school uniforms are rebellious troublemakers who want to promote gang culture.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms make it safer for students, because it keeps them from wearing gang colors.
Gang colors create danger.
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I know a student who wore a gang color and got into a fight. Therefore, all students who wear gang colors will get into fights.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms make it safer for students, because it keeps them from wearing gang colors.
Gang colors create danger.
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The majority of parents and teachers believe that school uniforms reduce the risk of gang violence, so it must be true.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms make it safer for students, because it keeps them from wearing gang colors.
Gang colors create danger.
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Either students wear school uniforms and are safe, or they don't wear uniforms and are at risk of wearing gang colors.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms make it safer for students, because it keeps them from wearing gang colors.
Gang colors create danger.
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If payday loans were banned, children and younger people would suffer because their parents wouldn't be able to provide for them.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans should be allowed because people need them for their children and younger people.
Children need their needs met.
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I know a few people who have used payday loans responsibly, so all people who use payday loans must be responsible.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans should be allowed because people need them for their children and younger people.
Children need their needs met.
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Allowing payday loans will automatically ensure that people use them responsibly and only for the benefit of their children and younger people.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans should be allowed because people need them for their children and younger people.
Children need their needs met.
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Opposing payday loans as a whole ignores the fact that some people rely on them responsibly for emergency expenses.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Payday loans should be allowed because people need them for their children and younger people.
Children need their needs met.
4
If military companies are owned by private citizens, then they will always act in their own self-interest and not in the interest of the country.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Military companies owned by private citizens are unpredictable.
Non government owned companies can't be counted upon not to share military secrets and can't follow through every time.
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Those who support private military companies are war-mongering profiteers with no regard for human life.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Military companies owned by private citizens are unpredictable.
Non government owned companies can't be counted upon not to share military secrets and can't follow through every time.
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I heard that one private military company committed a war crime. Therefore, all private military companies are unpredictable and likely to commit war crimes.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Military companies owned by private citizens are unpredictable.
Non government owned companies can't be counted upon not to share military secrets and can't follow through every time.
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The majority of people believe that military companies owned by private citizens are unpredictable. Therefore, it must be true.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Military companies owned by private citizens are unpredictable.
Non government owned companies can't be counted upon not to share military secrets and can't follow through every time.
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Claiming that school uniforms are unaffordable implies that all families cannot afford them, ignoring those who can.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are unaffordable.
Paying for school uniforms is an economic hardship for some.
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I know three families who struggle to afford school uniforms. Therefore, all families find school uniforms unaffordable.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are unaffordable.
Paying for school uniforms is an economic hardship for some.
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School uniforms are unaffordable because they are not affordable for many families.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are unaffordable.
Paying for school uniforms is an economic hardship for some.
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Those who argue against school uniforms are lazy and irresponsible parents.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are unaffordable.
Paying for school uniforms is an economic hardship for some.
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Either people will use up their chances and commit more crimes, or they will never have the opportunity to reform and improve their lives.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes can cause some people to want to use up their chances, and commit more crimes.
Criminals look for loopholes.
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We should keep the three strikes law. Many law enforcement officers support it, so it must be effective.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes can cause some people to want to use up their chances, and commit more crimes.
Criminals look for loopholes.
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Claiming private militaries will replace national militaries ignores their potential to provide support and assistance in specific areas.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: private militaries can help national militaries
Because of private forces, national militaries can focus more on their core missions.
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Why should we worry about people abusing second and third chances when there are more important issues to address?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People can abuse second and third chances given to them.
People's brains change as they mature and have new experiences.
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We should not give people second and third chances. Many criminals have taken advantage of them in the past.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People can abuse second and third chances given to them.
People's brains change as they mature and have new experiences.
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I know someone who abused a second chance, so everyone who gets a second chance will abuse it.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People can abuse second and third chances given to them.
People's brains change as they mature and have new experiences.
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Giving people second and third chances is wrong because they can abuse them.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People can abuse second and third chances given to them.
People's brains change as they mature and have new experiences.
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Payday loan companies are not exploitative. Many successful entrepreneurs, like Mark Rich, have invested in them.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: payday loan companies are exploitative.
Payday loan companies charge higher rates.
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Those who support private military companies lack moral values and are ignorant of the consequences.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: When private military companies operate, they do things differently, so it doesn't work.
Military operations work best with structure.
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Private military companies operate differently, so they must be more effective and efficient than traditional military forces.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: When private military companies operate, they do things differently, so it doesn't work.
Military operations work best with structure.
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We cannot allow private military companies to operate because their actions are so brutal and inhumane, it's horrifying.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: When private military companies operate, they do things differently, so it doesn't work.
Military operations work best with structure.
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Private military companies don't work because they do things differently when they operate.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: When private military companies operate, they do things differently, so it doesn't work.
Military operations work best with structure.
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School uniforms should be mandatory. They promote discipline and respect for authority.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms lead to less bullying.
There are many economic inequities amongst children in most schools.
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Claiming that school uniforms completely eliminate bullying ignores other factors that contribute to bullying behavior.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms lead to less bullying.
There are many economic inequities amongst children in most schools.
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Those who oppose school uniforms are just lazy and don't care about their children's well-being.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms lead to less bullying.
There are many economic inequities amongst children in most schools.
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The majority of parents and students believe that school uniforms reduce bullying. Therefore, it must be true.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms lead to less bullying.
There are many economic inequities amongst children in most schools.
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Private militaries cannot be trusted to act in the best interest of the nation, as they are motivated by profit rather than national security.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: private militaries ease the burden of national militaries
National militaries will operate more effectively if they are working alone in a clear theater of war.
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The majority of people believe that the three strikes law is too harsh and ineffective. Therefore, it should be abolished.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes law should be abolished.
Three strikes is an arbitrary amount.
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Either we keep the three strikes law or we have no consequences for repeat offenders.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes law should be abolished.
Three strikes is an arbitrary amount.
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Those who support the three strikes law are heartless and lack empathy for those who have made mistakes.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes law should be abolished.
Three strikes is an arbitrary amount.
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I heard of one person who committed three crimes and was sentenced to life in prison. Therefore, all people who commit three crimes should be sentenced to life in prison.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Three strikes law should be abolished.
Three strikes is an arbitrary amount.
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If all students wear uniforms, then they will automatically get along and form a united community.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at making more united communities.
School uniforms are bad at highlighting individuals, which creates some sense of equality.
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Claiming that school uniforms create a completely homogeneous community ignores the diversity and individuality of students.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at making more united communities.
School uniforms are bad at highlighting individuals, which creates some sense of equality.
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School uniforms create unity because they bring people together and create a sense of unity.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at making more united communities.
School uniforms are bad at highlighting individuals, which creates some sense of equality.
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We should implement school uniforms because it brings a sense of belonging and unity to our community.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School uniforms are good at making more united communities.
School uniforms are bad at highlighting individuals, which creates some sense of equality.
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Wearing school uniforms does not guarantee that students will be able to focus better.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School uniforms make it easier for students to focus.
School uniforms offer no outlet of self expression.
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School uniforms make it easier for students to focus because they help students concentrate better.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School uniforms make it easier for students to focus.
School uniforms offer no outlet of self expression.
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School uniforms actually distract students and make it harder for them to focus.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School uniforms make it easier for students to focus.
School uniforms offer no outlet of self expression.
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Wearing school uniforms restricts students' creativity and self-expression.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School uniforms make it easier for students to focus.
School uniforms offer no outlet of self expression.
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