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No, think about all the people who will lose their homes and livelihoods due to urbanization. How would that feel?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization provides opportunities for growth
Growth is hard in a crowded area.
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Urbanization provides opportunities for growth because it leads to urbanization.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization provides opportunities for growth
Growth is hard in a crowded area.
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Urbanization leads to overcrowding, pollution, and inequality, which hinder growth and development.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization provides opportunities for growth
Growth is hard in a crowded area.
13
We should not stop torture. Many respected people, including government officials, have endorsed its use.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Torture goes against the human rights act, and needs to stop.
Torture works.
10
Torture is wrong because it violates human rights, which is why it needs to stop.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Torture goes against the human rights act, and needs to stop.
Torture works.
9
Those who advocate against torture are weak and lack the necessary toughness to protect our country.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Torture goes against the human rights act, and needs to stop.
Torture works.
8
Torture is necessary for obtaining valuable information, so it should be allowed.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Torture goes against the human rights act, and needs to stop.
Torture works.
13
We don't need to worry about the long run, let's just enjoy the present!
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Austerity is the only way for humans to survive in the long run.
Species have always found ways to survive, regardless of intelligence.
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I know someone who lived a luxurious life without austerity. Therefore, austerity is not necessary for survival.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Austerity is the only way for humans to survive in the long run.
Species have always found ways to survive, regardless of intelligence.
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The majority believes that austerity is the only way to survive, so it must be true.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Austerity is the only way for humans to survive in the long run.
Species have always found ways to survive, regardless of intelligence.
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Implementing austerity measures will lead to economic growth and prosperity for all.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Austerity is the only way for humans to survive in the long run.
Species have always found ways to survive, regardless of intelligence.
2
Either keep Guantanamo Bay open or release dangerous terrorists into society.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: That Guantanamo Bay prison should be kept open and the prisoners there locked up.
People are being held there without charges and this is not debatable.
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Why should we be concerned about the treatment of prisoners when there are more pressing issues like national security?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: That Guantanamo Bay prison should be kept open and the prisoners there locked up.
People are being held there without charges and this is not debatable.
3
Those who want to close Guantanamo Bay are soft on terrorism and don't care about national security.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: That Guantanamo Bay prison should be kept open and the prisoners there locked up.
People are being held there without charges and this is not debatable.
8
So you think all prisoners are dangerous terrorists who deserve to be locked up indefinitely?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: That Guantanamo Bay prison should be kept open and the prisoners there locked up.
People are being held there without charges and this is not debatable.
4
Urbanization leads to economic growth, job opportunities, and improved infrastructure in cities.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: We need to fight urbanization because it causes poverty, pollution, water use, land clearing, and other waste and health problems.
Urbanization creates culture in a town.
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Urbanization actually improves the economy, reduces poverty, and provides better access to healthcare and education.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: We need to fight urbanization because it causes poverty, pollution, water use, land clearing, and other waste and health problems.
Urbanization creates culture in a town.
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I know someone who lives in a city and they are not poor, polluted, or unhealthy. Therefore, urbanization does not cause these problems.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: We need to fight urbanization because it causes poverty, pollution, water use, land clearing, and other waste and health problems.
Urbanization creates culture in a town.
1
Those who support urbanization are selfish and only care about their own wealth and comfort.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: We need to fight urbanization because it causes poverty, pollution, water use, land clearing, and other waste and health problems.
Urbanization creates culture in a town.
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Atheism is logical because it is the answer that makes the most sense.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism is the logical answer.
Atheism is offensive to those who believe.
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Those who believe in atheism are just ignorant and afraid to face the truth.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism is the logical answer.
Atheism is offensive to those who believe.
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Either believe in God or have no moral compass.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism is the logical answer.
Atheism is offensive to those who believe.
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The majority of people believe in a higher power, so atheism must be wrong.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism is the logical answer.
Atheism is offensive to those who believe.
6
Closing down Guantanamo bay is wrong because it would mean closing down Guantanamo bay.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not be closed down.
Guantanamo bay is notorious for its use of torture.
9
Either keep Guantanamo bay open or release dangerous terrorists into the world.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not be closed down.
Guantanamo bay is notorious for its use of torture.
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Those who advocate for closing Guantanamo bay are soft on terrorism and do not care about national security.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not be closed down.
Guantanamo bay is notorious for its use of torture.
8
Closing down Guantanamo Bay would release dangerous terrorists into the world.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not be closed down.
Guantanamo bay is notorious for its use of torture.
13
No, imagine a world where everyone is forced to believe in the same religion. How would that feel?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism goes against our rights.
The right to religion includes lack of religion.
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Atheism is wrong because it goes against our rights.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism goes against our rights.
The right to religion includes lack of religion.
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I know one atheist who respects our rights. Therefore, all atheists respect our rights.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism goes against our rights.
The right to religion includes lack of religion.
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Atheism leads to moral decay and the erosion of societal values.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism goes against our rights.
The right to religion includes lack of religion.
2
If Guantanamo bay closes, all terrorists will be released and free to attack innocent people.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not close.
Guantanamo Bay is absolute torture and should be shut down.
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Those who want to close Guantanamo bay are soft on terrorism and don't care about national security.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not close.
Guantanamo Bay is absolute torture and should be shut down.
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The majority of people believe Guantanamo bay should not close, so it must be the right decision.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not close.
Guantanamo Bay is absolute torture and should be shut down.
6
Closing Guantanamo Bay would release dangerous terrorists into the world.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo bay should not close.
Guantanamo Bay is absolute torture and should be shut down.
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Cosmetic surgeons are highly educated and skilled professionals. Their expertise and knowledge make them credible sources on the benefits of cosmetic surgery.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery is bad for the brain.
Self image health is subjective and cosmetic surgery has little impact.
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So you think everyone who has had cosmetic surgery is now mentally impaired?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery is bad for the brain.
Self image health is subjective and cosmetic surgery has little impact.
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Getting cosmetic surgery improves memory and cognitive function.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery is bad for the brain.
Self image health is subjective and cosmetic surgery has little impact.
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No, think about how confident and happy people feel after getting cosmetic surgery. It can improve their mental well-being.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery is bad for the brain.
Self image health is subjective and cosmetic surgery has little impact.
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No, think about all the innocent people who have been wrongly imprisoned there. How would you feel if it happened to you?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo Bay is necessary to house enemies.
Many people at Guantanamo Bay are never charged.
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Why should we be worrying about Guantanamo Bay when there are other prisons that also house enemies?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo Bay is necessary to house enemies.
Many people at Guantanamo Bay are never charged.
3
One detainee at Guantanamo Bay was found guilty. Therefore, all detainees are guilty and should be held indefinitely.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo Bay is necessary to house enemies.
Many people at Guantanamo Bay are never charged.
1
Those who oppose Guantanamo Bay are naive and do not understand the importance of national security.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Guantanamo Bay is necessary to house enemies.
Many people at Guantanamo Bay are never charged.
8
So you think we should spend all our money on stem cell research and neglect other important areas of healthcare?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: embryonic stem cell research should be subsidized.
Stem cell research is dangerous for babies.
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Cosmetic surgeons are only in it for the money and cannot be trusted to have the best interests of their patients in mind.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery will help those that are badly disfigured.
Not all disfigured people can afford cosmetic surgery.
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Cosmetic surgery is a waste of time and money. People should just learn to accept their disfigurements.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery will help those that are badly disfigured.
Not all disfigured people can afford cosmetic surgery.
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Everyone believes that cosmetic surgery is the best solution for those who are badly disfigured, so it must be true.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery will help those that are badly disfigured.
Not all disfigured people can afford cosmetic surgery.
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Why should we focus on cosmetic surgery for the disfigured when there are more pressing medical issues to address?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery will help those that are badly disfigured.
Not all disfigured people can afford cosmetic surgery.
3
Those who engage in this activity are brainwashed by their religious beliefs and cannot think for themselves.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People do not engage in something due to their religion.
Hindus do not eat beef.
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Claiming that all religious people are closed-minded and unwilling to engage in critical thinking is an unfair exaggeration.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People do not engage in something due to their religion.
Hindus do not eat beef.
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The majority of people do not engage in activities that go against their religious beliefs, so it must be wrong to do so.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People do not engage in something due to their religion.
Hindus do not eat beef.
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It is a sin to engage in that activity, so people do not do it.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: People do not engage in something due to their religion.
Hindus do not eat beef.
13
Atheism allows for someone to believe anything because it is a belief system that allows for any belief.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism allows for someone to believe anything
Atheism's beliefs are set.
9
So you're saying that all atheists believe in unicorns and fairies?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism allows for someone to believe anything
Atheism's beliefs are set.
4
I know an atheist who believes in science. Therefore, all atheists believe in science and nothing else.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism allows for someone to believe anything
Atheism's beliefs are set.
1
Atheism leads to moral decay and unethical behavior in society.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Atheism allows for someone to believe anything
Atheism's beliefs are set.
2
Cloning should be banned because it causes an increase in global warming.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cloning has many medical benefits and should not be banned
Cloning is unnatural and goes against what is morally right, so it should be illegal.
2
Cloning should not be banned because it has many medical benefits.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cloning has many medical benefits and should not be banned
Cloning is unnatural and goes against what is morally right, so it should be illegal.
9
Either ban cloning or allow unethical practices in medicine.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cloning has many medical benefits and should not be banned
Cloning is unnatural and goes against what is morally right, so it should be illegal.
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The majority of scientists support cloning, so it must be a beneficial and ethical practice.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cloning has many medical benefits and should not be banned
Cloning is unnatural and goes against what is morally right, so it should be illegal.
6
I've seen one cloned animal and it had health issues. therefore, all cloned animals will have health issues.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Cloning is inherently decreasing quality
Getting your original out of the copier and putting it against the copy always shows differences.
1
Those who support cloning lack moral values and are against the natural order of life.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Cloning is inherently decreasing quality
Getting your original out of the copier and putting it against the copy always shows differences.
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We must ban cloning because the idea of creating life in a lab is unnatural and goes against the natural order of things.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Cloning is inherently decreasing quality
Getting your original out of the copier and putting it against the copy always shows differences.
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Cloning is inherently decreasing quality because it reduces the diversity and uniqueness of living organisms.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Cloning is inherently decreasing quality
Getting your original out of the copier and putting it against the copy always shows differences.
5
I know someone who moved to the city and became poor. Therefore, urbanization leads to economic decline.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization is an economic improvement.
Some may mistakenly argue that urbanization is a good thing.
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Urbanization leads to overcrowding and increased pollution, which are not economic improvements.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization is an economic improvement.
Some may mistakenly argue that urbanization is a good thing.
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So you think urbanization is the solution to all economic problems?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization is an economic improvement.
Some may mistakenly argue that urbanization is a good thing.
4
Increased urbanization leads to higher crime rates.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Urbanization is an economic improvement.
Some may mistakenly argue that urbanization is a good thing.
2
Cosmetic surgery is perfectly safe and beneficial. Many famous celebrities have had multiple procedures and they are doing just fine.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: cosmetic surgery leads to health and financial problems because it can be addictive.
Plenty of people only get one cosmetic procedure.
10
The majority believes that stem cell research is unethical, so it must be wrong.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Stem cell research can cure medical conditions.
There are alternatives to stem cell research.
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Stem cell research cannot cure medical conditions because it is supported by scientists who are biased and have a financial interest in its success.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Stem cell research can cure medical conditions.
There are alternatives to stem cell research.
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I heard of one case where stem cell research cured a medical condition. Therefore, all medical conditions can be cured by stem cell research.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Stem cell research can cure medical conditions.
There are alternatives to stem cell research.
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Those who support stem cell research are just trying to profit off of people's suffering.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Stem cell research can cure medical conditions.
There are alternatives to stem cell research.
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Those who oppose cosmetic surgery are just jealous of those who can afford it.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery can help a person's mental health, especially if low body confidence is a problem.
Cosmetic surgery is a placebo.
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I know someone who had cosmetic surgery and their mental health got worse. Therefore, all people who have cosmetic surgery will experience worsened mental health.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery can help a person's mental health, especially if low body confidence is a problem.
Cosmetic surgery is a placebo.
1
So you think cosmetic surgery is the solution to all mental health problems?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery can help a person's mental health, especially if low body confidence is a problem.
Cosmetic surgery is a placebo.
4
Cosmetic surgery can actually worsen a person's mental health by reinforcing unrealistic beauty standards and promoting body dissatisfaction.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Cosmetic surgery can help a person's mental health, especially if low body confidence is a problem.
Cosmetic surgery is a placebo.
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I heard of a case where someone claimed entrapment and got away with it. Therefore, everyone who claims entrapment must be innocent.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: When a person is forced to commit a crime, they have a right to the entrapment defense.
People are always able to use their free will.
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If someone is forced to commit a crime, they should be held fully responsible for their actions.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: When a person is forced to commit a crime, they have a right to the entrapment defense.
People are always able to use their free will.
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If a person is forced to commit a crime, it means they are innocent and should not be held accountable.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: When a person is forced to commit a crime, they have a right to the entrapment defense.
People are always able to use their free will.
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The majority believes that entrapment should be a valid defense, so it must be true.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: When a person is forced to commit a crime, they have a right to the entrapment defense.
People are always able to use their free will.
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We should allow entrapment for criminals. Many criminals have publicly stated their opposition to it.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: entrapment should not be allowed for criminals.
Criminals need to be caught with entrapment.
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Why should we worry about entrapment when there are more serious crimes being committed?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: entrapment should not be allowed for criminals.
Criminals need to be caught with entrapment.
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We should not listen to those who say people should only get married if they want to. They are probably bitter and unhappy in their own marriages.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: people should get married only if they want to.
Marriage is the foundation for society.
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Allowing entrapment is necessary for catching criminals and maintaining public safety.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be allowed, because it violates human rights.
If you're innocent you can't be trapped.
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Allowing entrapment leads to a decrease in crime rates and ensures public safety.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be allowed, because it violates human rights.
If you're innocent you can't be trapped.
2
So you think we should let criminals roam free and endanger innocent people?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be allowed, because it violates human rights.
If you're innocent you can't be trapped.
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But if we allow entrapment, it will make it easier to catch criminals and keep society safe.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be allowed, because it violates human rights.
If you're innocent you can't be trapped.
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We should not listen to the government's arguments about marriage because they are just trying to control us.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Government uses marriage as an excuse for interfering and taxes.
Single people pay taxes too.
10
So you think the government wants to control every aspect of our personal lives and relationships?
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Government uses marriage as an excuse for interfering and taxes.
Single people pay taxes too.
4
Either get married or be single and avoid government interference and taxes.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Government uses marriage as an excuse for interfering and taxes.
Single people pay taxes too.
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Those who criticize government interference in marriage are just lazy and don't want to pay their fair share of taxes.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Government uses marriage as an excuse for interfering and taxes.
Single people pay taxes too.
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We shouldn't listen to the police on this matter. They are just trying to protect their own interests.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be legalized, since the police will only focus on convictions, and won't look for other criminals.
Convictions are important.
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Legalizing entrapment is necessary because it allows the police to focus on convictions and catch other criminals.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Entrapment shouldn't be legalized, since the police will only focus on convictions, and won't look for other criminals.
Convictions are important.
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Marriage is the backbone of the family because it is the foundation of a strong family structure.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Marriage would still be considered the backbone of the family
Family takes many forms.
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I know a couple who got divorced. Therefore, all marriages are doomed to fail.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Marriage would still be considered the backbone of the family
Family takes many forms.
1
The decline in marriage rates is the cause of the increase in family stability.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Marriage would still be considered the backbone of the family
Family takes many forms.
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Marriage cannot be the backbone of the family because many criminals are married.
Generate a counter argument for the topic: Marriage would still be considered the backbone of the family
Family takes many forms.
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The majority of people believe that marriage is outdated and divorce rates are high, so it should be abandoned.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Marriage should be abandoned, because divorce promotes failure, and the whole institution is out of date.
Divorce is very common.
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If we abolish marriage, there will be no more divorces, and therefore no more failures in relationships.
Generate a supporting argument for the topic: Marriage should be abandoned, because divorce promotes failure, and the whole institution is out of date.
Divorce is very common.
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