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there are a lot of religions that take advantage of people. atheism eliminates that from happening.	We should adopt atheism	we should not adopt atheism because people have a right to believe what ever they want
there are a lot of viable candidates that aren't part of major parties that could come up to the forefront if we adopted a multi-party system.	We should adopt a multi-party system	we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.
there are a number of different job roles that make a considerable impact, they are able to help someone in their darkest times, show them that things can get better & give them hope.	We should ban missionary work	missionary work can provide much needed resources to impoverished regions who would otherwise get no help, thus saving lives of vulnerable groups.
there are alot of stories about abuse	We should ban the Church of Scientology	we should ban the church of scientology as many ex-members report manipulation and bullying and it has been reported to be a cult which has seperated families.
there are already enough options for schooling	We should subsidize vocational education	subsidies for vocational education would help solve the problem of skills shortages in many trades
there are already enough schooling options available.	We should subsidize vocational education	We should subsidize vocational education to encourage more trade schools to open.
there are already plenty of unwanted children in the world and people should be encouraged to adopt instead.	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.
there are already too many children awaiting adoption. if people can't have children naturally they should adopt	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.
there are already too many guns in the hands of wrong people	We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms	we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it can help stop mass shootings
there are already too many problems in the world that could use the resources more than space.	We should subsidize space exploration	space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.
there are always exceptions to every rule	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.
there are always exceptions to everything so zero-tolerance policies are not good because it doesn't allow for any exceptions.	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	Zero-tolerance policies have harmful long-term effects. Students who are expelled or suspended are more likely to drop out of high school.
there are bad apples in social media as there are in most things, however the good out weight the bad when it comes to bringing people together in various ways.	Social media brings more harm than good	social media unites people from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to learn more about people and places all over the planet.
there are better things for the government to spend on	We should subsidize journalism	We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.
there are better things the government can do with that money.	We should subsidize student loans	we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society.
there are better things to spend money on	We should subsidize space exploration	space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.
there are better uses of money than to subsidize non working men.	We should subsidize stay-at-home dads	we should subsidize stay at home dads because they can take care of the home and family just like a woman can.
there are better ways of punishing criminals nowadays and some can be rehabilitated.	We should abolish capital punishment	capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country
there are cases when some people will not commit any crimes until they are tempted by an entrapment scheme.	Entrapment should be legalized	through entrapment, people can be persuaded to commit crimes that may not have done otherwise.
there are cases where surrogacy is the only way that a couple can have a biologically related child	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.
There are cases where women have excelled in combat especially as fighter pilots and strategic leadership.	We should prohibit women in combat	women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.
there are certain conditions that involve physical deformity which if operated on at a younger age have much more success. it also eliminates the potential of years of bullying and isolation	We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors	Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance.
there are certain races that commit certain crimes. it's just a fact. by allowing racial profiling you are allowing law enforcement to solve crimes faster than by assuming anyone could have done it.	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling is unjust because it targets a characteristic which has no relation to criminality.
there are children born with deformaties that need to be allowed to have them fixed so they aren't made fun of by other children	We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors	when cosmetic surgery goes wrong it can have major implications, it should not be performed on minors.
there are closed minded people who won't consider libertarianism	We should adopt libertarianism	society functions best with rules and regulations, which are things you won't find in libertarianism
there are concerns that the 'whole child' is put to a disadvantage as a result of homeschooling as meaningful interactions with peers become limited.	Homeschooling should be banned	homeschooling prevents a child from socialising with his or her own age group, and can cause isolation and loneliness.
there are conditions where there is a functional impairment such as a deviated septum or cleft palate where surgery is necessary for functional and aesthetic reasons	We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors	sometimes a cosmetic procedure is necessary in cases of disfigurement, and when this is addressed early, the chances of recovery and normalised existence are maximised.
there are crimes for which it is the only response	We should abolish capital punishment	capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime
there are criminals being held in there that shouldn't be let out.	We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp	we should close guantanamo bay since the treatment of these inmates is likely inhumane and some are there with no real proof they belong there, but will never even get a trial.
there are criminals who will never be rehabilitated and should pay the ultimate price	We should abolish capital punishment	capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime
there are currently enough parties to provide varied views on all of the important topics	We should adopt a multi-party system	people need multiple parties to chose from so they can find something closer to their own values.
there are different types of prostitution, not all is abusive and exploitative. a regulated industry based upon freedom of choice is a positive liberation and safer than the situation today	We should legalize prostitution	Prostitutes are subject to cruel and degrading treatment by both their pimps and clients. This is not a profession that should be legalized, it should be eradicated.
there are emergency circumstances in which people need money in a hurry and payday loans assist them in acquiring it.	Payday loans should be banned	payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly.
there are enough rules and policies in place to protect child actors, making it a safe profession	We should ban the use of child actors	the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people
there are exceptions to every situation	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.
there are exemptions to any situation	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	Zero tolerance policies provide a consistent framework for discipline, to ensure that issues are treated with the gravity they deserve.
there are extreme cases, such as with osama bin laden, when it is in the best interests of the country to kill someone. doing this could have saved thousands of lives.	We should ban targeted killing	targeted killing can possibly save millions of people if we are targeting those who mean to carry out dangerous plans against the rest of the world.
there are far more important things to support financially than embryonic stem cell research.	We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research	embryonic stem cell research could potentially save millions of lives and needs as much support as it can get.
there are far more than two genders today, and thus, gender-neutral language only makes sense.	We should adopt gender-neutral language	we should adopt gender neutral language so as not to disrespect people who identify differently and could possibly be offended by gender norms.
there are fewer american casualties when using private military companies.	We should ban private military companies	Private military companies lack oversight and accountability. It is too dangerous to have a military bound to serve who pays it versus the ethical framework of serving the public good.
there are fewer whales in existence today because of whaling and those that remain require protection	We should ban whaling	whales are beautiful living creatures that have existed through time. they should continue to prosper and ending whaling will help to increase the whale population.
there are home school curriculars that parents can use to prepare their students just as well as regular schools.	Homeschooling should be banned	homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning
there are individuals that have received strikes against them for minor crimes or things done as teens. there is no magic number in three. sentences should depend on the type and severity of crimes.	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	Three-strikes laws are too harsh. Many people who have committed non-violent felonies - and in some cases, misdemeanors - have been given mandatory life sentences.
there are innovations that given their need for society should be banned intellectual property	We should abolish intellectual property rights	intellectual property rights slow the pace of important technological developments by ringfencing data to the detriment of society as a whole.
there are laws discriminating against gay people like adoption and "religious freedom" and if you don't keep fighting for your rights they can easily be taken away.	We should cancel pride parades	pride marches are an important and vital political activity for lgbt people and provide a necessary visibility.
there are less farms that can support a family. people who want access to things like great libraries, hospitals, theaters, need to live in a metropolis.	We should fight urbanization	urbanization leads to overcrowding and scarce resources
there are limited police resources, they should maximize their resources by targeting those most likely to be breaking the law	We should end racial profiling	racial profiling is stigmatising ethnic groups and making them less willing to engage with the police when their help is most needed.
there are lots of scholarship and grant opportunities out there.	We should subsidize student loans	student loans is a help for those who do not have resources
there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime	We should legalize cannabis	we should legalize cannabis because it would cut down on crime and it would help those with medical conditions that require the use of it.
there are many capable families who look after foster children and provide a better home than where they were before	Foster care brings more harm than good	foster care families provide loving homes for children who need support
there are many combat roles that woman can handle as well as if not better than men due to their unique viewpoint.	We should prohibit women in combat	women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.
there are many couples who are unable to have children but want to have children with their own genetic lineage. surrogacy within families, rather than using outsiders,would help keep family lineages going.	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.
there are many different kinds of intelligence , for example, I.Q. tests provide little information about social skills or empathy	Intelligence tests bring more harm than good	Intelligence tests can help to identify struggling or gifted students so that educators can accommodate to each individuals needs.
there are many different political views other than democrat or republican. people will have more of a voice if they are offered choices that are more reflective of they own views.	We should adopt a multi-party system	the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics
there are many different strains of cannabis, and the more powerful varieties are the root cause of many mental illnesses, destroying the user's well-being.	We should legalize cannabis	cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.
there are many different types of religion, so children should not be forced to pray to a region that they do not follow,	We should prohibit school prayer	school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions.
there are many environmental concerns to be considered when using nuclear weapons.	We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons	The use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences for humans, and the effects of radiation would cause suffering and death for many years after the initial explosion.
There are many ethical, health and legal problems with surrogacy. What happens if the fetus has health problems, or the surrogate mother? It's too complicated to allow.	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.
there are many evils in the world, but extinguishing people’s lives with targeted, extra-judicial killings, when you don't even know their names.	We should ban targeted killing	targeted killing often results in the death of innocent citizens and is unnecessary when arrest and trial actually provide a better platform to ensure people answer to their crimes
There are many financial benefits associated with marriage.	We should abandon marriage	marriage offers certain protections and privileges that simply dating or cohabitating can not and do not. it's needed it many instances.
there are many healthy fast food options and with the hectic pace of most americans, fast food is the only option in many cases.	We should ban fast food	fast food is high fat and unhealthy food
there are many instances of innocence being proved at a later date	We should abolish capital punishment	too many people have been executed with false or inadequate evidence of guilt, or because they have mental health issues.
there are many jobs that women are better qualified than men in combat	We should prohibit women in combat	women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.
There are many laws that protect people from themselves. It would be immoral and unethical to remove some of that protection and allow a person to put themselves in the kind of danger prostitution invites.	We should legalize prostitution	Prostitution is a form of violence against women. It should not be condoned by the state by legalizing it.
there are many medical conditions that are related to a specific gender, if either of the parents are known carriers of a disease they may be able to use sex selection to make sure they have a healthy baby	We should legalize sex selection	Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination.
there are many medicinal uses for cannabis that are not as harmful as prescription drugs	We should legalize cannabis	cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.
there are many moral issues with this research	We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research	embryonic stem cell research is ethically unsound, and the long term consequences are unknown.
there are many more practical realms of scientific inquiry that need our support more urgently.	We should subsidize space exploration	subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life
there are many other options to pay for it	We should subsidize space exploration	we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.
there are many people employed in this field	We should ban telemarketing	Telemarketing can be an effective means for a business to make sales and increase profit potential
there are many people killed every year by guns that were improperly secured	We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms	the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done.
there are many people that use cannabis to help them get through illnesses. legalizing it would take extra worry off their shoulders.	We should legalize cannabis	legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases
there are many people who will write and give their opinion for free. therefore there is no need to throw extra money at journalism by subsidizing it.	We should subsidize journalism	Subsidizing journalism would result in pro-government bias. Journalists would be less comfortable criticizing the government so as not to"bite the hand that feeds them".
there are many protections available for child actors at work	We should ban the use of child actors	Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.
there are many protections available for child actors to permit them to work and be safe	We should ban the use of child actors	Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.
there are many religious beliefs and turning to atheism would deny people's right to the freedom of religion, therefore atheism should not be adopted.	We should adopt atheism	We should not adopt atheism as people should be allowed to retain their own religions or belief systems as they see fit.
there are many religious reasons not to participate.	We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research	embryonic stem cell research is ethically unsound, and the long term consequences are unknown.
there are many scam artists out there promoting naturopathy treatments that do not work and may harm you since they are not regulated.	We should ban naturopathy	naturopathy isn't thoroughly tested by the fda and may pose significant health risks if not utilized properly
there are many sectors need subsidizing more than journalism, journalists already make good money, more money to them will be a waste.	We should subsidize journalism	Subsidizing journalism would result in pro-government bias. Journalists would be less comfortable criticizing the government so as not to"bite the hand that feeds them".
there are many side effects and suffering that regular medicine can cause a person. letting your body heal itself naturally by using only natural ingredients is the best way to treat these diseases.	Homeopathy brings more harm than good	homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine.
there are many situations where cosmetic surgery is a valuable solution for desperate people, cleft lips, burns victims, acid attack victims.	We should ban cosmetic surgery	cosmetic surgery is a frivolous waste of resources and should be banned. it takes medical time away from those in need. cosmetic surgery promotes vanity and self absorption.
there are many therapeutic benefits	We should legalize cannabis	legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases
there are many things that could go wrong if the blockade of the gaza strip were to be ended. a worst situation for the people just living their lives there, then is the case now.	Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended	blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because the conflicts need to be finished, a resolution should be found and people should be able to get back on track with life
there are many things we don't know and many conditions that medicine doesn't help	We should ban naturopathy	naturopathy gives the option to cure certain illness without adding side effects from medications.
there are many treatments that were proven to work for centuries	Homeopathy brings more harm than good	Homeopathy is used as a replacement for traditional medicine, which can leave serious ailments untreated.
there are many ways to express and assess intelligence and that might not always be highlighted in standard IQ tests that focus more on the logical, spatial, and verbal portions of human intelligence	Intelligence tests bring more harm than good	IQ tests allow teachers and parents to direct additional resources to children who need them the most, i.e., those with low IQ scores.
there are many women who cannot have children on their own and having someone want to carry a child for them is not a bad thing	Surrogacy should be banned	surrogacy is a selfless act that benefits those who are unable to have children of their own. it should be allowed as long as all risks are understood.
There are more adults in a household who can work and earn money, improving finances.	We should legalize polygamy	Polygamous unions have higher rates of child neglect and abuse than monogamous ones.
there are more immediate needs here on earth, there's no reason to explore space. we have to care for what we have already.	We should subsidize space exploration	space exploration is a good adventure. our planet is in a future risk of extinct and we should best prepare our refuge in space exploration
there are more important issues like health and safety to to spend our money on than journalism	We should subsidize journalism	We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.
there are more important things that we should subsidize with public funds such as housing and health care.	We should subsidize student loans	we should subsidize student loans because it gives students with low income to get the education they deserve
there are more important things to spend public funds on such as health care, housing and education.	We should subsidize space exploration	space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.
there are more important ways we should be using public money, such as housing and healthcare.	We should subsidize student loans	we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society.
there are more practical needs, like housing and infrastructure, in which we should invest.	We should subsidize space exploration	space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.
there are more safe guards than ever before in the hollywood industry to keep children safe while acting.	We should ban the use of child actors	Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.
there are much better things to spend money on such as health care and social housing.	We should subsidize journalism	We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.
there are much more attainable methods of increasing available organs that doesn't only offer access to the rich. opt out rather than opt in organ donation upon death for example	We should legalize organ trade	there is never going to be enough voluntary donation to meet demand, opening up an organ trade could remedy this drastic gap in supply to help save lives
there are much more important things to spend money on than autonomous cars - for example the threats posed by climate change and the pollution of our oceans.	We should stop the development of autonomous cars	these cars are dangerous, we can never program ai to be able to deal with every possible scenario that may arise, plus every computer system is hackable, leaving every one in a car vulnerable to being hijacked.
there are much more important things to spend money on; space exploration is a low priority and should not be subsidized	We should subsidize space exploration	we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.
there are much more worthy causes to invest in than space exploration, which benefits nobody.	We should subsidize space exploration	we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.

there are a lot of religions that take advantage of people. atheism eliminates that from happening.

We should adopt atheism

we should not adopt atheism because people have a right to believe what ever they want

there are a lot of viable candidates that aren't part of major parties that could come up to the forefront if we adopted a multi-party system.

We should adopt a multi-party system

we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.

there are a number of different job roles that make a considerable impact, they are able to help someone in their darkest times, show them that things can get better & give them hope.

We should ban missionary work

missionary work can provide much needed resources to impoverished regions who would otherwise get no help, thus saving lives of vulnerable groups.

there are alot of stories about abuse

We should ban the Church of Scientology

we should ban the church of scientology as many ex-members report manipulation and bullying and it has been reported to be a cult which has seperated families.

there are already enough options for schooling

We should subsidize vocational education

subsidies for vocational education would help solve the problem of skills shortages in many trades

there are already enough schooling options available.

We should subsidize vocational education

We should subsidize vocational education to encourage more trade schools to open.

there are already plenty of unwanted children in the world and people should be encouraged to adopt instead.

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.

there are already too many children awaiting adoption. if people can't have children naturally they should adopt

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.

there are already too many guns in the hands of wrong people

We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms

we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it can help stop mass shootings

there are already too many problems in the world that could use the resources more than space.

We should subsidize space exploration

space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.

there are always exceptions to every rule

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.

there are always exceptions to everything so zero-tolerance policies are not good because it doesn't allow for any exceptions.

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

Zero-tolerance policies have harmful long-term effects. Students who are expelled or suspended are more likely to drop out of high school.

there are bad apples in social media as there are in most things, however the good out weight the bad when it comes to bringing people together in various ways.

Social media brings more harm than good

social media unites people from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to learn more about people and places all over the planet.

there are better things for the government to spend on

We should subsidize journalism

We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.

there are better things the government can do with that money.

We should subsidize student loans

we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society.

there are better things to spend money on

We should subsidize space exploration

space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.

there are better uses of money than to subsidize non working men.

We should subsidize stay-at-home dads

we should subsidize stay at home dads because they can take care of the home and family just like a woman can.

there are better ways of punishing criminals nowadays and some can be rehabilitated.

We should abolish capital punishment

capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country

there are cases when some people will not commit any crimes until they are tempted by an entrapment scheme.

Entrapment should be legalized

through entrapment, people can be persuaded to commit crimes that may not have done otherwise.

there are cases where surrogacy is the only way that a couple can have a biologically related child

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.

There are cases where women have excelled in combat especially as fighter pilots and strategic leadership.

We should prohibit women in combat

women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.

there are certain conditions that involve physical deformity which if operated on at a younger age have much more success. it also eliminates the potential of years of bullying and isolation

We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors

Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance.

there are certain races that commit certain crimes. it's just a fact. by allowing racial profiling you are allowing law enforcement to solve crimes faster than by assuming anyone could have done it.

We should end racial profiling

Racial profiling is unjust because it targets a characteristic which has no relation to criminality.

there are children born with deformaties that need to be allowed to have them fixed so they aren't made fun of by other children

We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors

when cosmetic surgery goes wrong it can have major implications, it should not be performed on minors.

there are closed minded people who won't consider libertarianism

We should adopt libertarianism

society functions best with rules and regulations, which are things you won't find in libertarianism

there are concerns that the 'whole child' is put to a disadvantage as a result of homeschooling as meaningful interactions with peers become limited.

Homeschooling should be banned

homeschooling prevents a child from socialising with his or her own age group, and can cause isolation and loneliness.

there are conditions where there is a functional impairment such as a deviated septum or cleft palate where surgery is necessary for functional and aesthetic reasons

We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors

sometimes a cosmetic procedure is necessary in cases of disfigurement, and when this is addressed early, the chances of recovery and normalised existence are maximised.

there are crimes for which it is the only response

We should abolish capital punishment

capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime

there are criminals being held in there that shouldn't be let out.

We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp

we should close guantanamo bay since the treatment of these inmates is likely inhumane and some are there with no real proof they belong there, but will never even get a trial.

there are criminals who will never be rehabilitated and should pay the ultimate price

We should abolish capital punishment

capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime

there are currently enough parties to provide varied views on all of the important topics

We should adopt a multi-party system

people need multiple parties to chose from so they can find something closer to their own values.

there are different types of prostitution, not all is abusive and exploitative. a regulated industry based upon freedom of choice is a positive liberation and safer than the situation today

We should legalize prostitution

Prostitutes are subject to cruel and degrading treatment by both their pimps and clients. This is not a profession that should be legalized, it should be eradicated.

there are emergency circumstances in which people need money in a hurry and payday loans assist them in acquiring it.

Payday loans should be banned

payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly.

there are enough rules and policies in place to protect child actors, making it a safe profession

We should ban the use of child actors

the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people

there are exceptions to every situation

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

Zero-tolerance policies are overly harsh and their punishments are often not in proportion to the offense committed.

there are exemptions to any situation

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

Zero tolerance policies provide a consistent framework for discipline, to ensure that issues are treated with the gravity they deserve.

there are extreme cases, such as with osama bin laden, when it is in the best interests of the country to kill someone. doing this could have saved thousands of lives.

We should ban targeted killing

targeted killing can possibly save millions of people if we are targeting those who mean to carry out dangerous plans against the rest of the world.

there are far more important things to support financially than embryonic stem cell research.

We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research

embryonic stem cell research could potentially save millions of lives and needs as much support as it can get.

there are far more than two genders today, and thus, gender-neutral language only makes sense.

We should adopt gender-neutral language

we should adopt gender neutral language so as not to disrespect people who identify differently and could possibly be offended by gender norms.

there are fewer american casualties when using private military companies.

We should ban private military companies

Private military companies lack oversight and accountability. It is too dangerous to have a military bound to serve who pays it versus the ethical framework of serving the public good.

there are fewer whales in existence today because of whaling and those that remain require protection

We should ban whaling

whales are beautiful living creatures that have existed through time. they should continue to prosper and ending whaling will help to increase the whale population.

there are home school curriculars that parents can use to prepare their students just as well as regular schools.

Homeschooling should be banned

homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning

there are individuals that have received strikes against them for minor crimes or things done as teens. there is no magic number in three. sentences should depend on the type and severity of crimes.

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

Three-strikes laws are too harsh. Many people who have committed non-violent felonies - and in some cases, misdemeanors - have been given mandatory life sentences.

there are innovations that given their need for society should be banned intellectual property

We should abolish intellectual property rights

intellectual property rights slow the pace of important technological developments by ringfencing data to the detriment of society as a whole.

there are laws discriminating against gay people like adoption and "religious freedom" and if you don't keep fighting for your rights they can easily be taken away.

We should cancel pride parades

pride marches are an important and vital political activity for lgbt people and provide a necessary visibility.

there are less farms that can support a family. people who want access to things like great libraries, hospitals, theaters, need to live in a metropolis.

We should fight urbanization

urbanization leads to overcrowding and scarce resources

there are limited police resources, they should maximize their resources by targeting those most likely to be breaking the law

We should end racial profiling

racial profiling is stigmatising ethnic groups and making them less willing to engage with the police when their help is most needed.

there are lots of scholarship and grant opportunities out there.

We should subsidize student loans

student loans is a help for those who do not have resources

there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime

We should legalize cannabis

we should legalize cannabis because it would cut down on crime and it would help those with medical conditions that require the use of it.

there are many capable families who look after foster children and provide a better home than where they were before

Foster care brings more harm than good

foster care families provide loving homes for children who need support

there are many combat roles that woman can handle as well as if not better than men due to their unique viewpoint.

We should prohibit women in combat

women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.

there are many couples who are unable to have children but want to have children with their own genetic lineage. surrogacy within families, rather than using outsiders,would help keep family lineages going.

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent.

there are many different kinds of intelligence , for example, I.Q. tests provide little information about social skills or empathy

Intelligence tests bring more harm than good

Intelligence tests can help to identify struggling or gifted students so that educators can accommodate to each individuals needs.

there are many different political views other than democrat or republican. people will have more of a voice if they are offered choices that are more reflective of they own views.

We should adopt a multi-party system

the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics

there are many different strains of cannabis, and the more powerful varieties are the root cause of many mental illnesses, destroying the user's well-being.

We should legalize cannabis

cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.

there are many different types of religion, so children should not be forced to pray to a region that they do not follow,

We should prohibit school prayer

school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions.

there are many environmental concerns to be considered when using nuclear weapons.

We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons

The use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences for humans, and the effects of radiation would cause suffering and death for many years after the initial explosion.

There are many ethical, health and legal problems with surrogacy. What happens if the fetus has health problems, or the surrogate mother? It's too complicated to allow.

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.

there are many evils in the world, but extinguishing people’s lives with targeted, extra-judicial killings, when you don't even know their names.

We should ban targeted killing

targeted killing often results in the death of innocent citizens and is unnecessary when arrest and trial actually provide a better platform to ensure people answer to their crimes

There are many financial benefits associated with marriage.

We should abandon marriage

marriage offers certain protections and privileges that simply dating or cohabitating can not and do not. it's needed it many instances.

there are many healthy fast food options and with the hectic pace of most americans, fast food is the only option in many cases.

We should ban fast food

fast food is high fat and unhealthy food

there are many instances of innocence being proved at a later date

We should abolish capital punishment

too many people have been executed with false or inadequate evidence of guilt, or because they have mental health issues.

there are many jobs that women are better qualified than men in combat

We should prohibit women in combat

women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.

There are many laws that protect people from themselves. It would be immoral and unethical to remove some of that protection and allow a person to put themselves in the kind of danger prostitution invites.

We should legalize prostitution

Prostitution is a form of violence against women. It should not be condoned by the state by legalizing it.

there are many medical conditions that are related to a specific gender, if either of the parents are known carriers of a disease they may be able to use sex selection to make sure they have a healthy baby

We should legalize sex selection

Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination.

there are many medicinal uses for cannabis that are not as harmful as prescription drugs

We should legalize cannabis

cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.

there are many moral issues with this research

We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research

embryonic stem cell research is ethically unsound, and the long term consequences are unknown.

there are many more practical realms of scientific inquiry that need our support more urgently.

We should subsidize space exploration

subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life

there are many other options to pay for it

We should subsidize space exploration

we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.

there are many people employed in this field

We should ban telemarketing

Telemarketing can be an effective means for a business to make sales and increase profit potential

there are many people killed every year by guns that were improperly secured

We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms

the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done.

there are many people that use cannabis to help them get through illnesses. legalizing it would take extra worry off their shoulders.

We should legalize cannabis

legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases

there are many people who will write and give their opinion for free. therefore there is no need to throw extra money at journalism by subsidizing it.

We should subsidize journalism

Subsidizing journalism would result in pro-government bias. Journalists would be less comfortable criticizing the government so as not to"bite the hand that feeds them".

there are many protections available for child actors at work

We should ban the use of child actors

Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.

there are many protections available for child actors to permit them to work and be safe

We should ban the use of child actors

Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.

there are many religious beliefs and turning to atheism would deny people's right to the freedom of religion, therefore atheism should not be adopted.

We should adopt atheism

We should not adopt atheism as people should be allowed to retain their own religions or belief systems as they see fit.

there are many religious reasons not to participate.

We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research

embryonic stem cell research is ethically unsound, and the long term consequences are unknown.

there are many scam artists out there promoting naturopathy treatments that do not work and may harm you since they are not regulated.

We should ban naturopathy

naturopathy isn't thoroughly tested by the fda and may pose significant health risks if not utilized properly

there are many sectors need subsidizing more than journalism, journalists already make good money, more money to them will be a waste.

We should subsidize journalism

Subsidizing journalism would result in pro-government bias. Journalists would be less comfortable criticizing the government so as not to"bite the hand that feeds them".

there are many side effects and suffering that regular medicine can cause a person. letting your body heal itself naturally by using only natural ingredients is the best way to treat these diseases.

Homeopathy brings more harm than good

homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine.

there are many situations where cosmetic surgery is a valuable solution for desperate people, cleft lips, burns victims, acid attack victims.

We should ban cosmetic surgery

cosmetic surgery is a frivolous waste of resources and should be banned. it takes medical time away from those in need. cosmetic surgery promotes vanity and self absorption.

there are many therapeutic benefits

We should legalize cannabis

legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases

there are many things that could go wrong if the blockade of the gaza strip were to be ended. a worst situation for the people just living their lives there, then is the case now.

Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended

blockade of the gaza strip should be ended because the conflicts need to be finished, a resolution should be found and people should be able to get back on track with life

there are many things we don't know and many conditions that medicine doesn't help

We should ban naturopathy

naturopathy gives the option to cure certain illness without adding side effects from medications.

there are many treatments that were proven to work for centuries

Homeopathy brings more harm than good

Homeopathy is used as a replacement for traditional medicine, which can leave serious ailments untreated.

there are many ways to express and assess intelligence and that might not always be highlighted in standard IQ tests that focus more on the logical, spatial, and verbal portions of human intelligence

Intelligence tests bring more harm than good

IQ tests allow teachers and parents to direct additional resources to children who need them the most, i.e., those with low IQ scores.

there are many women who cannot have children on their own and having someone want to carry a child for them is not a bad thing

Surrogacy should be banned

surrogacy is a selfless act that benefits those who are unable to have children of their own. it should be allowed as long as all risks are understood.

There are more adults in a household who can work and earn money, improving finances.

We should legalize polygamy

Polygamous unions have higher rates of child neglect and abuse than monogamous ones.

there are more immediate needs here on earth, there's no reason to explore space. we have to care for what we have already.

We should subsidize space exploration

space exploration is a good adventure. our planet is in a future risk of extinct and we should best prepare our refuge in space exploration

there are more important issues like health and safety to to spend our money on than journalism

We should subsidize journalism

We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.

there are more important things that we should subsidize with public funds such as housing and health care.

We should subsidize student loans

we should subsidize student loans because it gives students with low income to get the education they deserve

there are more important things to spend public funds on such as health care, housing and education.

We should subsidize space exploration

space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.

there are more important ways we should be using public money, such as housing and healthcare.

We should subsidize student loans

we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society.

there are more practical needs, like housing and infrastructure, in which we should invest.

We should subsidize space exploration

space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing.

there are more safe guards than ever before in the hollywood industry to keep children safe while acting.

We should ban the use of child actors

Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life.

there are much better things to spend money on such as health care and social housing.

We should subsidize journalism

We should not subsidize journalism because there is already sufficient coverage of major issues from different viewpoints without government action.

there are much more attainable methods of increasing available organs that doesn't only offer access to the rich. opt out rather than opt in organ donation upon death for example

We should legalize organ trade

there is never going to be enough voluntary donation to meet demand, opening up an organ trade could remedy this drastic gap in supply to help save lives

there are much more important things to spend money on than autonomous cars - for example the threats posed by climate change and the pollution of our oceans.

We should stop the development of autonomous cars

these cars are dangerous, we can never program ai to be able to deal with every possible scenario that may arise, plus every computer system is hackable, leaving every one in a car vulnerable to being hijacked.

there are much more important things to spend money on; space exploration is a low priority and should not be subsidized

We should subsidize space exploration

we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.

there are much more worthy causes to invest in than space exploration, which benefits nobody.

We should subsidize space exploration

we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless.