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Why should we worry about Scientology when there are other religions that have controversial practices?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology should not be banned.
Scientology is harmful to society.
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Banning Scientology will lead to an increase in crime rates.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology should not be banned.
Scientology is harmful to society.
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No, think about all the people who have found solace and purpose in Scientology. Banning it would take that away from them.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology should not be banned.
Scientology is harmful to society.
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I know a person who denies the Holocaust and they are not a criminal. Therefore, all Holocaust deniers are not criminals.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Holocaust denial is not criminal.
Holocaust denial laws would be a form of thought control.
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Those who deny the Holocaust are ignorant and anti-Semitic.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Holocaust denial is not criminal.
Holocaust denial laws would be a form of thought control.
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If we criminalize Holocaust denial, we will be infringing on freedom of speech and setting a dangerous precedent for censorship.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Holocaust denial is not criminal.
Holocaust denial laws would be a form of thought control.
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A significant number of people believe that criminalizing Holocaust denial infringes on freedom of speech. Therefore, it should not be a criminal offense.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Holocaust denial is not criminal.
Holocaust denial laws would be a form of thought control.
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We should reject libertarianism because serial killer Ted Bundy was a libertarian.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism causes moral standards to breakdown, and shouldn't be put into practice.
Libertarians ignore non-economic needs.
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If people are given complete freedom, they will inevitably engage in immoral behavior.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism causes moral standards to breakdown, and shouldn't be put into practice.
Libertarians ignore non-economic needs.
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The majority of people believe that libertarianism leads to moral decay, so it should not be implemented.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism causes moral standards to breakdown, and shouldn't be put into practice.
Libertarians ignore non-economic needs.
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Those who support libertarianism are selfish and lack empathy for others.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism causes moral standards to breakdown, and shouldn't be put into practice.
Libertarians ignore non-economic needs.
8
I know a few people who choose not to pray. Therefore, all people have a choice whether or not to pray.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People have a choice as to whether or not they choose to pray.
Wars have been fought over people's spiritual choices and no one has the right to inflict violence on another for their beliefs.
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We should pray because many successful and influential people, such as Oprah Winfrey, attribute their success to prayer.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People have a choice as to whether or not they choose to pray.
Wars have been fought over people's spiritual choices and no one has the right to inflict violence on another for their beliefs.
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The majority of people believe that prayer is a personal choice, so it should not be forced upon anyone.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People have a choice as to whether or not they choose to pray.
Wars have been fought over people's spiritual choices and no one has the right to inflict violence on another for their beliefs.
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If someone chooses to pray, they will always have good luck and success in life.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People have a choice as to whether or not they choose to pray.
Wars have been fought over people's spiritual choices and no one has the right to inflict violence on another for their beliefs.
2
If we adopt libertarianism, we will have complete chaos and anarchy. Therefore, we should not adopt libertarianism.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism should not be adopted.
Libertarianism has few followers.
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The majority of people do not support libertarianism, so it should not be adopted.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism should not be adopted.
Libertarianism has few followers.
6
Those who support libertarianism are selfish and only care about their own interests.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Libertarianism should not be adopted.
Libertarianism has few followers.
8
Many people believe denying the holocaust is not a crime, so it must be acceptable.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Denying the holocaust is not a crime.
Considering the holocaust a crime is not something to be debated.
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Either deny the holocaust or support censorship.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Denying the holocaust is not a crime.
Considering the holocaust a crime is not something to be debated.
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Anyone who denies the holocaust is clearly ignorant and lacks empathy.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Denying the holocaust is not a crime.
Considering the holocaust a crime is not something to be debated.
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We should allow prayer because it brings comfort and solace to those who believe in it.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People who want to pray should pray, and those who don't want to pray shouldn't have to.
Prayers isn't what everyone wants.
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I know a few atheists who don't want to pray. Therefore, all atheists don't want to pray.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People who want to pray should pray, and those who don't want to pray shouldn't have to.
Prayers isn't what everyone wants.
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The majority of people believe that individuals should have the freedom to choose whether or not to pray. Therefore, it's wrong to force anyone to pray.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People who want to pray should pray, and those who don't want to pray shouldn't have to.
Prayers isn't what everyone wants.
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People who want to pray should pray because they have the desire to pray.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People who want to pray should pray, and those who don't want to pray shouldn't have to.
Prayers isn't what everyone wants.
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Those who support religious freedom are just trying to justify their immoral behavior.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: people should be able to practice whatever religion they choose.
Some religions are not okay to pursue.
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So you think people should be able to practice harmful and dangerous religions without any consequences?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: people should be able to practice whatever religion they choose.
Some religions are not okay to pursue.
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No, imagine if everyone practiced a different religion. It would be chaos and cause so much conflict.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: people should be able to practice whatever religion they choose.
Some religions are not okay to pursue.
7
Those who support government assistance programs lack personal responsibility and are dependent on handouts.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Libertarian takes government assistance programs away from people who need them, especially the most vulnerable.
Libertarianism doesn't want people to rely on handouts.
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Taking away government assistance programs will encourage people to become self-reliant and find alternative solutions.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Libertarian takes government assistance programs away from people who need them, especially the most vulnerable.
Libertarianism doesn't want people to rely on handouts.
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Either keep government assistance programs or let people suffer in poverty.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Libertarian takes government assistance programs away from people who need them, especially the most vulnerable.
Libertarianism doesn't want people to rely on handouts.
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Taking away government assistance programs will force people to become self-reliant and find alternative solutions.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Libertarian takes government assistance programs away from people who need them, especially the most vulnerable.
Libertarianism doesn't want people to rely on handouts.
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There are more pressing issues to address than the denial of the holocaust, such as poverty and hunger.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: There are worse things one could do than deny the holocaust.
Many things are wrong and the denying the holocaust is a level of wrong.
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Many people deny the holocaust, so it must not be that bad.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: There are worse things one could do than deny the holocaust.
Many things are wrong and the denying the holocaust is a level of wrong.
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I know one school where prayer is allowed and it's a great school. Therefore, all schools should allow prayer.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Separation of church and state is the reason to prohibit prayer in schools.
Prohibition of prayer in schools is related to separation of state and church.
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We should allow prayer in schools. Many religious leaders, such as Reverend Holyman, have publicly stated their support for it.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Separation of church and state is the reason to prohibit prayer in schools.
Prohibition of prayer in schools is related to separation of state and church.
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We must prohibit prayer in schools because it is a violation of the separation of church and state, which is a fundamental principle of our democracy.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Separation of church and state is the reason to prohibit prayer in schools.
Prohibition of prayer in schools is related to separation of state and church.
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Those who support prayer in schools are religious fanatics who want to impose their beliefs on others.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Separation of church and state is the reason to prohibit prayer in schools.
Prohibition of prayer in schools is related to separation of state and church.
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Implementing zero tolerance policies in schools improves critical thinking skills in students.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Common sense is better than zero tolerance in schools.
Zero tolerance in schools is a good policy.
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I heard of one school that implemented common sense policies and saw improvement. Therefore, all schools should adopt common sense policies.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Common sense is better than zero tolerance in schools.
Zero tolerance in schools is a good policy.
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We should not listen to the advice of teachers who have been in the education system for years. They are biased and cannot be trusted.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Common sense is better than zero tolerance in schools.
Zero tolerance in schools is a good policy.
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Everyone agrees that zero tolerance is the best approach, so it must be the right decision.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Common sense is better than zero tolerance in schools.
Zero tolerance in schools is a good policy.
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I know someone who is a scientologist and they are a good person. Therefore, all scientologists must be good people.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People should be allowed to show their faith in scientology
Scientology is a cult and many people have committed great crimes in scientology.
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No, think about how it would feel if someone tried to suppress your beliefs and expression.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People should be allowed to show their faith in scientology
Scientology is a cult and many people have committed great crimes in scientology.
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Scientology is a valid religion because people should be allowed to show their faith in scientology.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People should be allowed to show their faith in scientology
Scientology is a cult and many people have committed great crimes in scientology.
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Scientology is a recognized religion, so it should be given the same rights as any other religion.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People should be allowed to show their faith in scientology
Scientology is a cult and many people have committed great crimes in scientology.
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Those who advocate for victim protection are weak and unable to handle the real world.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School should be protecting victims.
It is not the school's responsibility to protect victims.
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Schools should focus on punishing the bullies instead of protecting the victims.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School should be protecting victims.
It is not the school's responsibility to protect victims.
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I heard of one school that protected victims. Therefore, all schools protect victims.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School should be protecting victims.
It is not the school's responsibility to protect victims.
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We should not prioritize protecting victims in schools. The people advocating for this are known troublemakers and troublemakers cannot be trusted.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: School should be protecting victims.
It is not the school's responsibility to protect victims.
10
No, think about all the innocent people who could be hurt if we allow unlimited freedom of speech.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: If we limit freedom of speech, dangerous things could happen in the future.
Each freedom needs individual evaluation.
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We should not limit freedom of speech. Only criminals and terrorists would support such a restriction.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: If we limit freedom of speech, dangerous things could happen in the future.
Each freedom needs individual evaluation.
10
Limiting 'freedom of speech' could mean 'restricting harmful speech' or 'silencing dissent', causing confusion.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: If we limit freedom of speech, dangerous things could happen in the future.
Each freedom needs individual evaluation.
5
If we don't limit freedom of speech, dangerous things could happen in the future.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: If we limit freedom of speech, dangerous things could happen in the future.
Each freedom needs individual evaluation.
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Those who disagree with public defenders are heartless and do not care about justice.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders are necessary for people who cannot afford an attorney on their own
Public defenders are provided to those who cannot afford their own attorney.
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If someone cannot afford an attorney, then having a public defender will automatically guarantee a favorable outcome in their case.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders are necessary for people who cannot afford an attorney on their own
Public defenders are provided to those who cannot afford their own attorney.
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I heard of one case where a public defender did a terrible job. Therefore, all public defenders are incompetent.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders are necessary for people who cannot afford an attorney on their own
Public defenders are provided to those who cannot afford their own attorney.
1
Either have a public defender or go without legal representation and face unfair trial.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders are necessary for people who cannot afford an attorney on their own
Public defenders are provided to those who cannot afford their own attorney.
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Why should we focus on whether Scientology is a cult or religion when there are more pressing issues in the world?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology is a cult not a religion.
Scientology is not a cult.
3
Either Scientology is a religion or it is a cult, there is no in-between.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology is a cult not a religion.
Scientology is not a cult.
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Calling Scientology a 'cult' instead of a 'religion' is just a matter of perspective.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology is a cult not a religion.
Scientology is not a cult.
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Scientology has many followers, therefore it must be a legitimate religion.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Scientology is a cult not a religion.
Scientology is not a cult.
2
Those who support school prayer are narrow-minded and intolerant of other people's beliefs.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School prayer forces kids who are not religious to participate in things they don't believe in.
Students fall into many different religions, or even no religion.
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We should allow school prayer. Many successful people, such as Bill Gates, have publicly stated that prayer helped them achieve their success.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School prayer forces kids who are not religious to participate in things they don't believe in.
Students fall into many different religions, or even no religion.
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I know one student who is not religious and feels uncomfortable during school prayer. Therefore, all kids who are not religious are forced to participate in things they don't believe in.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School prayer forces kids who are not religious to participate in things they don't believe in.
Students fall into many different religions, or even no religion.
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We must ban school prayer because it is unfair to force non-religious kids to participate in something they don't believe in, which can be emotionally distressing for them.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: School prayer forces kids who are not religious to participate in things they don't believe in.
Students fall into many different religions, or even no religion.
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Having more public defenders will decrease crime rates.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People's rights are defended by public defenders.
Public defenders work to imprison people.
2
Public defenders are overworked and underfunded, so they can't effectively defend people's rights.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People's rights are defended by public defenders.
Public defenders work to imprison people.
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Public defenders are just failed lawyers who couldn't make it in private practice.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People's rights are defended by public defenders.
Public defenders work to imprison people.
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I heard of a case where a public defender did not adequately defend someone's rights. Therefore, all public defenders are ineffective.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: People's rights are defended by public defenders.
Public defenders work to imprison people.
1
Those who support zero tolerance policies are heartless and lack empathy for students.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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I heard of one school that implemented a zero tolerance policy and saw a decrease in disciplinary issues. Therefore, all schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
1
So you think schools should expel students for minor infractions like chewing gum?
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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If schools have a zero tolerance policy, there will be no more bullying or misbehavior among students.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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Schools should have a zero tolerance policy because it's important for schools to have a zero tolerance policy.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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If we don't have a zero tolerance policy, then students will think they can get away with anything.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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If schools have a zero tolerance policy, then there will be no bullying or misconduct among students.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Schools should have a zero tolerance policy.
Bad behavior is not something that should be tolerated.
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Why should we focus on Holocaust denial when there are other crimes that go unpunished?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should not be a crime.
The denial of holocaust should be thought of as a crime.
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So you think it's okay to spread hate speech and deny historical facts?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should not be a crime.
The denial of holocaust should be thought of as a crime.
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Many people believe that Holocaust denial should not be a crime, so it must be a valid viewpoint.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should not be a crime.
The denial of holocaust should be thought of as a crime.
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I know someone who denies the Holocaust and they are not a criminal, so it should not be a crime.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should not be a crime.
The denial of holocaust should be thought of as a crime.
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If prayer is allowed in schools, it will lead to an increase in academic performance and overall success of students.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Prayer in school should be prohibited.
Prayer in schools would make people not of a major religion or no religion feel not wanted.
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I know one student who doesn't believe in prayer. Therefore, all students don't believe in prayer.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Prayer in school should be prohibited.
Prayer in schools would make people not of a major religion or no religion feel not wanted.
1
If we allow prayer in school, it will lead to the establishment of a state religion.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Prayer in school should be prohibited.
Prayer in schools would make people not of a major religion or no religion feel not wanted.
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We should prohibit prayer in school. Many renowned scientists, like Dr. Brainy, have publicly stated their support for this idea.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Prayer in school should be prohibited.
Prayer in schools would make people not of a major religion or no religion feel not wanted.
10
The majority of people believe that denying the Holocaust is offensive and should be illegal, so laws should be made against it.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Laws should be made against holocaust denial.
Holocaust denial will not be silenced through inaction.
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If laws are made against holocaust denial, then it will prevent hate crimes and promote tolerance.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Laws should be made against holocaust denial.
Holocaust denial will not be silenced through inaction.
2
Either we make laws against holocaust denial or we allow hate speech and the spread of dangerous ideologies.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Laws should be made against holocaust denial.
Holocaust denial will not be silenced through inaction.
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Holocaust denial should be illegal because it's wrong to deny the Holocaust, which is illegal.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Laws should be made against holocaust denial.
Holocaust denial will not be silenced through inaction.
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I know a student who was suspended for a minor offense. Therefore, all zero-tolerance policies are ineffective.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective.
Zero-tolerance policies are most likely to target the kids with the best smiles or the kids that are not the best athletes.
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Many people believe that zero-tolerance policies do not effectively address the root causes of behavior. Therefore, they are ineffective.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective.
Zero-tolerance policies are most likely to target the kids with the best smiles or the kids that are not the best athletes.
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We must end zero-tolerance policies because they destroy the lives of innocent children and tear families apart.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective.
Zero-tolerance policies are most likely to target the kids with the best smiles or the kids that are not the best athletes.
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If zero-tolerance policies were effective, there would be no crime or misconduct in schools.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective.
Zero-tolerance policies are most likely to target the kids with the best smiles or the kids that are not the best athletes.
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I heard a story about a public defender who didn't care about their client, so all public defenders must not care.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders can be harmful to your case, because they do not care sometimes
Public defenders have no incentive to try hard to win your case since you aren't paying them.
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Public defenders may not care sometimes, but that doesn't mean they are ineffective at defending their clients.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders can be harmful to your case, because they do not care sometimes
Public defenders have no incentive to try hard to win your case since you aren't paying them.
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Some public defenders may not care about their clients, therefore all public defenders are harmful to your case.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Public defenders can be harmful to your case, because they do not care sometimes
Public defenders have no incentive to try hard to win your case since you aren't paying them.
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Those who support outlawing Holocaust denial are just trying to suppress free speech and hide the truth.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should be outlawed.
Holocaust denial is an opinion.
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I know someone who denies the Holocaust and they are not a bad person. Therefore, all Holocaust deniers are not bad people.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should be outlawed.
Holocaust denial is an opinion.
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Either outlaw Holocaust denial or suppress free speech.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should be outlawed.
Holocaust denial is an opinion.
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Outlawing Holocaust denial will lead to an increase in conspiracy theories and limit freedom of speech.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Holocaust denial should be outlawed.
Holocaust denial is an opinion.
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