a98zhang/ibm_argument_example · Datasets at Hugging Face

argument stringlengths 35 251	topic stringlengths 21 52	example stringlengths 37 230
there is no reason the three-strikes law is still in effect, it has shown no real benefits for society as a whole.	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 is no reason there needs to be a safe space. grow up and stop hiding.	We should abolish safe spaces	safe spaces give a place of sanctuary to those that may be in a vulnerable state and a safe place is the only accessible option to gather oneself together in safety.
there is no reason to abolish these rights because, if a person came up with an idea, they should get credit for it	We should abolish intellectual property rights	the rights should stay with the individual who created it so they can prosper from it
there is no reason to adopt gender-neutral language as the fact that genders do exist and the differences do matter is indisputable!	We should adopt gender-neutral language	by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded
there is no reason to believe that women cannot be as reliable as men on the battleground.	We should prohibit women in combat	women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against.
there is no reason to force those who are fit for combat to leave the armed forces as long as they voluntarily want to be in them	We should prohibit women in combat	women should be prohibited from combat roles because they lack the physical size and strength to perform many of the tasks required of them
there is no reason to have a prison in a foreign country. there is no reason to continue to place people in cuba some without even being charged. if this is needed have it in the us.	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 is no reason to have cosmetic surgery except for vainity and it carries risks so it should be banned	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 is no reason to ignore history and those who do are doing so based on hate	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	holocaust denial allows for hate to continue and encourages people to act upon such hatred.
there is no reason to keep television as lives have moved to such a mobile reality. let's go ahead and cut those strings.	We should abandon television	we should get rid of television because it is a distraction to most, is not cost efficient, and is a monopoly.
there is no reason to not accept the assistance of a public defender. if one wants to represent themselves instead it never goes well, and is best to not even allow.	The use of public defenders should be mandatory	public defenders are necessary to make sure everyone is represented
there is no reason to use this ancient belief process, and we unfairly assign negative aspects to a group of people that do not deserve it.	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling is unjust because it targets a characteristic which has no relation to criminality.
there is no reason why algorithmic trading should be banned , it creates beneficial trading deals and profits for those in the finance sector, and can enhance the value of pension funds for instance.	We should ban algorithmic trading	algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.
there is no reason why people should not have more than one partner and therefore polygamy should be legalized	We should legalize polygamy	polygamy can be a perfectly valid form of union for many people, and legalising it will provide protection and rights for those involved.
there is no reasonable relationship between depriving Gazan civilians of living items and the suppression of Hamas' rocket launchings	Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended	The blockade hurts Palestinian civilians that have nothing to do with Hamas and violence against Israel. It is unjust to punish civilians for the actions of terrorists.
there is no regulation of homeschooling, so there are many children who do not receive adequate professional tutoring	Homeschooling should be banned	homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.
there is no reliable scientific data that naturopathic treatments can successfully cure any disease	We should ban naturopathy	naturopathy isn't thoroughly tested by the fda and may pose significant health risks if not utilized properly
there is no reliable scientific evidence that homeopathy does any good and it is potentially dangerous because it may delay people taking conventional medical treatment	Homeopathy brings more harm than good	most homeopathic remedies can help people to feel better and feel more in control of their health situation.
there is no requirements for testing those treatments	Homeopathy brings more harm than good	none of the products have been tested and some actually have very harmful effects.
there is no safe system of assisted suicide and euthanasia anywhere in the world	Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence	Assisted suicide is a criminal offence as it centers on the intentional death of a human being.
there is no scientific evidence that shows naturopathy works	We should ban naturopathy	naturopathy isn't thoroughly tested by the fda and may pose significant health risks if not utilized properly
There is no scientific or measurable proof that their is a higher power	We should adopt atheism	atheism doesn't hold people accountable for their actions as it does not instill fear that a higher power is always watching
there is no scientific proof that naturopathy is safe.	We should ban naturopathy	naturopathy isn't thoroughly tested by the fda and may pose significant health risks if not utilized properly
there is no space for racial profiling in todays world as it is a form of suppression and intimidation	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law.
there is no such thing as a god so why have religion?	We should adopt atheism	we should not adopt atheism because people have a right to believe what ever they want
there is no true god therefore atheism is the way forward	We should adopt atheism	we should not adopt atheism because people have a right to believe what ever they want
there is no urgent need for us to be exploring space. we don't need to waste our tax dollars on this right now. if there's any danger to our world then maybe it would be a good idea but there isn't.	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 is no valid argument in favor of racial profiling.	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law.
there is no viable alternative, we need the function of a detention camp not on us soil to detain national security threats	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 is no vocational education that could work	We should subsidize vocational education	vocational education is an excellent alternative for students who aren't quite suited to traditional university education.
there is no way a person can logically argue that the holocaust did not happen.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	it is disrespectful to victims of the holocaust and humanity to deny that it never happened, those that deny the holocaust happen should be subject to criminal penalty.
there is no way a person should be forced to vote in a compulsory voting ruling as not everyone stays versed in the political world which would end up with people just guessing the the best person may loose.	We should introduce compulsory voting	compulsory voting is not a democratic choice, for people should always be allowed to express their dissent by abstaining from voting .
there is no way to achieve this. there is no guarantee that whichever country really got rid of their nuclear weapons and didn't just hide them. it's unrealistic and impossible to achieve.	We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons	If nuclear weapons fall into the wrong hands, e.g. terrorist regimes, they can be used for nefarious purposes.
there is no way to legislate people's religious faith	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 is no way to prove that children are really being educated in the way that parents claim they are at home, because the parents can just make things up.	Homeschooling should be banned	homeschooling a child denies them valuable lifeskills, particularly interaction with their own age group and all experiences stemming from this.
there is no way we should support an austerity regime as each country needs to step up and run the country in a financial responsible country.	We should adopt an austerity regime	We should adopt an austerity regime because the debt to gdp ratio threatens the future stability of the country
there is not a bottomless well of money to pay for everything, resources like wikipedia should be paid fr by advertisers or by introducing paid for levels of membership to have access to the whole site.	We should subsidize Wikipedia	wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.
There is not credible statistical evidence that capital punishment reduces the rate of homicide	We should abolish capital punishment	capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country
there is not enough evidence to prove that cannabis is safe and does not have an effect on mental health, particularly with the young.	We should legalize cannabis	cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.
there is not enough regulation around homeschooling or the people to ensure the children are getting the required and appropriate education.	Homeschooling should be banned	homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.
there is not enough taxpayer money to subsidize every college student	We should subsidize student loans	loans should not need to be subsidized as the students can pay them back when they are earning enough, which will be thanks to their education.
there is not much more that can be accomplished by blockading the gaza strip and it puts people in danger so it should be ended.	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 is not much to support the efficacy of homeopathy.	Homeopathy brings more harm than good	homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine.
there is not need to subsidize wikipedia, it does not serve any purpose that cannot be filled elsewhere.	We should subsidize Wikipedia	wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.
there is not real need for human cloning and the only reason for it would be for dangerous reasons so we should ban human cloning.	We should ban human cloning	we should not ban human cloning, the potential it holds for the medical industry is so valuable we must explore the opportunity.
There is nothing about a younger workforce that is inherently better, and qualified young people will still be able to get jobs without a policy of mandatory retirement.	We should end mandatory retirement	in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire.
there is nothing beneficial about fast food.	We should ban fast food	fast food is high fat and unhealthy food
There is nothing in the Bible that demands this from Priests and it is in fact a custom created by the Church so they inherit any wealth instead of children from Marriages.	The vow of celibacy should be abandoned	the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood
there is nothing that can come from space research that will help the country so why waste so much money?	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 is nothing that makes this less of a viable marketing and sales technique compared to email, in store representatives and physical mail. we can't ban all marketing	We should ban telemarketing	banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers.
there is nothing to show that the church of scientology is a religeon	We should ban the Church of Scientology	the church of scientology is a cult that takes people's money, brainwashes them, and harrasses anyone who tries to leave and should be banned.
there is nothing unnatural about a man having more than one wife	We should legalize polygamy	in this day and age, we recognize non-traditional family structures as legitimate and polygamy should be no different.
there is nothing with loving multiple people, and if someone wants to commit through marriage it is their choice.	We should legalize polygamy	polygamy can be a perfectly valid form of union for many people, and legalising it will provide protection and rights for those involved.
there is nothing wrong in letting a group show that they are not embarrassed by who they are	We should cancel pride parades	pride parades are a form of expression and should be given the same consideration as any other type of parade.
there is nothing wrong with a family wanting a specific sex when they have a child. this should be supported and families should be helped in any way to achieve their desired result.	We should legalize sex selection	legalizing sex selection is a good option for people looking to have a specific sex of child.
there is nothing wrong with entrapment because only true criminals will take the bait.	Entrapment should be legalized	entrapment just encourages criminal activity that may not have otherwise have occurred
there is nothing wrong with letting minors have cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence.	We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors	cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned. a young person may not understand what is best for them and may make bad, permanent decisions.
there is nothing wrong with missionaries educating others on their beliefs. in the end, it is up to each individual to take those beliefs and do with them what they want.	We should ban missionary work	missionary work violates other cultures that practice varying religious beliefs and should not have others force their beliefs on them.
there is nothing wrong with seeking more natural remedies than relying on harmful and addictive pharmaceutical drugs.	We should ban naturopathy	Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.
There is nothing wrong with societies wanting to determine moral boundaries and guidelines; too much liberty can be as bad as too little.	We should adopt libertarianism	society functions best with rules and regulations, which are things you won't find in libertarianism
there is nothing wrong with students engaging in prayer during school time. if anything it should be encouraged more and might lead to less school violence.	We should prohibit school prayer	School prayer should be prohibited, children have the right to choose their beliefs and not bound.
there is nothing wrong with using technology to help people in the stock market who make large orders process them automatically in a slower process. it allows use to use electronic trading today.	We should ban algorithmic trading	algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.
there is nothing wrong with, and no reason to change, vows of celibacy.	The vow of celibacy should be abandoned	we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy.
There is now far to much politics and nationalism in the Olympic games, they should be replaced with a non national peace games.	We should abolish the Olympic Games	The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.
there is often symptom relief provided from using natural treatments	We should ban naturopathy	Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.
there is only one group of people who suffer in an austerity regime and that's the vulnerable.	We should adopt an austerity regime	an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society
there is only one use for guns and that is to kill or harm. if people have guns, there will always be the risk that they will be abused. no civilised society should legalise gun use.	We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms	we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms. the fewer guns on the streets, the less chance of gun crime including murder
There is plenty of private funding available for space exploration; thus, a government subsidy is unnecessary.	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 is public television which provides educational programs	We should abandon television	television is entertaining and educational both. it provides a window on the world, access to things we would never see otherwise.
there is simply no need, there is enough money in journalism and plenty of valuable, objective sources available	We should subsidize journalism	We should subsidize journalism so that journalists can cover the most important issues, rather than only the most profitable ones.
there is so many crucial projects which should be supported and embryonic stem cells is not the one.	We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research	embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help cure some of the most devastating diseases
there is so many important institution which have to be subsidize, as a hospital, health insurance, etc and subsidize wikipedia is just wrong.	We should subsidize Wikipedia	government subsidies open the door to government control, this would potentially ruin the impartiality of wikipedia
there is so many proofs to support that. from kids being involved in suspicious activities to scumming people with fake sales.also, spending too much time on social media and ignoring everything else.	Social media brings more harm than good	social media encourages people to overshare their lives which compromises security
there is so much adultery and infedility that we should just abandon this archaic custom.	We should abandon marriage	we shouldn't abandon marriage because it is still sacred for many and shows an act of love
there is so much conflict caused by religion we should adopt atheism to avoid war and persecution in the future	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 is so much evidence that anyone denying the facts is mentally impaired therefore exempt from criminal prosecution for this offence.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	it should be criminal to lie about a known true fact. this is the tactic hitler used to mind manipulate millions of people into believing they were right and just in murdering millions of jews .
there is so much more to explore and learn about space that subsidising space exploration would bring us closer to learning and understanding what is beyond our planet.	We should subsidize space exploration	subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life
there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance.	We should end affirmative action	affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded.
there is so much rubbish on tv its a bad influence on children and their well being.	We should abandon television	we should abandon television because it can lead to addictions of screens and missing out on time spent on other priorities like spending time with family and housework etc
there is still a lack of paid maternity leave and paternity leave and that should be the main focus	We should subsidize stay-at-home dads	subsidizing stay-at-home dads would help women in the workplace to gain more equality and would decrease the gender pay gap.
there is still a market for television. not every consumer gets their news and watches shows on a phone or a computer. this is especially true to older citizens.	We should abandon television	television is a lifeline for people with mobility issues, keeping them company and abreast of important news and information.
there is still a place required to keep the worst criminals	We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp	guantanamo bay detection camp has proven to be effective in dealing with modern terrorism, so we should be happy to keep it
There is still a vast amount of scientific knowledge that can be acquired from whaling.	We should ban whaling	There are several whaling communities that depend on the hunting of whales to survive.
there is still inequality in the workplace. affirmative action provides one way of dealing with this.	We should end affirmative action	affirmative action helps to combat bias in hiring practices
there is still no proof of god so why not adopt atheism.	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 is strong evidence linking cannabis use and schizophrenia in younger people and they should be protected from this as much as possible.	We should legalize cannabis	cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized.
there is to much focus on academic routes of education and a shortage of people with vocational and technical skills that provide a more viable route into employment	We should subsidize vocational education	we need to support vocational education because it may be the only chance people that live in poverty can get through education and manage to make a good job from themselves.
there is too little fact checking done in wikipedia and the result is dissemination of false information.	We should subsidize Wikipedia	wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.
there is too little regulation for private military companies which can lead to mentally unstable ex-servicement joining their ranks.	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 is too much abuse from priests who couldn't get to marry and this is really affecting the faith of already christian and new ones. This vow should be abandoned definitely	The vow of celibacy should be abandoned	the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood
there is too much animal cruelty and the food isn't always healthy or pure	We should ban factory farming	we should ban factory farming because it lead to the abuse of animals
There is too much cheating by the various nations	We should abolish the Olympic Games	olympic games cost a lot of money for the host city to organise and the money could be spent better elsewhere
there is too much collateral damage when targeted killings are carried out so the practice should be banned	We should ban targeted killing	targeted killing should be banned because it denies the victim the right to a fair trial by jury.
there is too much controversy surrouding the olympics such as doping, causing conflict among countries and thus, should be banned	We should abolish the Olympic Games	The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.
there is too much drama already, and more parties would just add to that.	We should adopt a multi-party system	we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.
there is too much exploitation of minors in the entertainment industry. with advances in cgi, child actors can and should become a thing of the past.	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 is too much focus on academic qualifications leading to thousands gaining qualifications that do not get them anywhere. a focus needs to be placed on vocational education	We should subsidize vocational education	While many who graduate from universities struggle to find high paying jobs in their field, graduates of vocational schools have high employments and high standards of living.
there is too much garbage programming and too many commercials	We should abandon television	Television has become an integral part of our culture that we should cherish. It not only provides great entertainment, but it's also an excellent educational tool and allows us to keep up with the latest news.
there is too much government involvement in our daily lives and the only way to combat this is to adopt libertarianism.	We should adopt libertarianism	Libertarianism doesn't work. Government intervention and financing are necessary for so many facets of society - education, health, and safety, to name a few.
there is too much government. we need to adopt a libertarianism way of things to improve all our lives.	We should adopt libertarianism	Libertarianism doesn't work. Government intervention and financing are necessary for so many facets of society - education, health, and safety, to name a few.

there is no reason the three-strikes law is still in effect, it has shown no real benefits for society as a whole.

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 is no reason there needs to be a safe space. grow up and stop hiding.

We should abolish safe spaces

safe spaces give a place of sanctuary to those that may be in a vulnerable state and a safe place is the only accessible option to gather oneself together in safety.

there is no reason to abolish these rights because, if a person came up with an idea, they should get credit for it

We should abolish intellectual property rights

the rights should stay with the individual who created it so they can prosper from it

there is no reason to adopt gender-neutral language as the fact that genders do exist and the differences do matter is indisputable!

We should adopt gender-neutral language

by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded

there is no reason to believe that women cannot be as reliable as men on the battleground.

We should prohibit women in combat

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

there is no reason to force those who are fit for combat to leave the armed forces as long as they voluntarily want to be in them

We should prohibit women in combat

women should be prohibited from combat roles because they lack the physical size and strength to perform many of the tasks required of them

there is no reason to have a prison in a foreign country. there is no reason to continue to place people in cuba some without even being charged. if this is needed have it in the us.

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 is no reason to have cosmetic surgery except for vainity and it carries risks so it should be banned

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 is no reason to ignore history and those who do are doing so based on hate

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

holocaust denial allows for hate to continue and encourages people to act upon such hatred.

there is no reason to keep television as lives have moved to such a mobile reality. let's go ahead and cut those strings.

We should abandon television

we should get rid of television because it is a distraction to most, is not cost efficient, and is a monopoly.

there is no reason to not accept the assistance of a public defender. if one wants to represent themselves instead it never goes well, and is best to not even allow.

The use of public defenders should be mandatory

public defenders are necessary to make sure everyone is represented

there is no reason to use this ancient belief process, and we unfairly assign negative aspects to a group of people that do not deserve it.

We should end racial profiling

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

there is no reason why algorithmic trading should be banned , it creates beneficial trading deals and profits for those in the finance sector, and can enhance the value of pension funds for instance.

We should ban algorithmic trading

algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.

there is no reason why people should not have more than one partner and therefore polygamy should be legalized

We should legalize polygamy

polygamy can be a perfectly valid form of union for many people, and legalising it will provide protection and rights for those involved.

there is no reasonable relationship between depriving Gazan civilians of living items and the suppression of Hamas' rocket launchings

Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended

The blockade hurts Palestinian civilians that have nothing to do with Hamas and violence against Israel. It is unjust to punish civilians for the actions of terrorists.

there is no regulation of homeschooling, so there are many children who do not receive adequate professional tutoring

Homeschooling should be banned

homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.

there is no reliable scientific data that naturopathic treatments can successfully cure any disease

We should ban naturopathy

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

there is no reliable scientific evidence that homeopathy does any good and it is potentially dangerous because it may delay people taking conventional medical treatment

Homeopathy brings more harm than good

most homeopathic remedies can help people to feel better and feel more in control of their health situation.

there is no requirements for testing those treatments

Homeopathy brings more harm than good

none of the products have been tested and some actually have very harmful effects.

there is no safe system of assisted suicide and euthanasia anywhere in the world

Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence

Assisted suicide is a criminal offence as it centers on the intentional death of a human being.

there is no scientific evidence that shows naturopathy works

We should ban naturopathy

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

There is no scientific or measurable proof that their is a higher power

We should adopt atheism

atheism doesn't hold people accountable for their actions as it does not instill fear that a higher power is always watching

there is no scientific proof that naturopathy is safe.

We should ban naturopathy

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

there is no space for racial profiling in todays world as it is a form of suppression and intimidation

We should end racial profiling

Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law.

there is no such thing as a god so why have religion?

We should adopt atheism

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

there is no true god therefore atheism is the way forward

We should adopt atheism

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

there is no urgent need for us to be exploring space. we don't need to waste our tax dollars on this right now. if there's any danger to our world then maybe it would be a good idea but there isn't.

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 is no valid argument in favor of racial profiling.

We should end racial profiling

Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law.

there is no viable alternative, we need the function of a detention camp not on us soil to detain national security threats

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 is no vocational education that could work

We should subsidize vocational education

vocational education is an excellent alternative for students who aren't quite suited to traditional university education.

there is no way a person can logically argue that the holocaust did not happen.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

it is disrespectful to victims of the holocaust and humanity to deny that it never happened, those that deny the holocaust happen should be subject to criminal penalty.

there is no way a person should be forced to vote in a compulsory voting ruling as not everyone stays versed in the political world which would end up with people just guessing the the best person may loose.

We should introduce compulsory voting

compulsory voting is not a democratic choice, for people should always be allowed to express their dissent by abstaining from voting .

there is no way to achieve this. there is no guarantee that whichever country really got rid of their nuclear weapons and didn't just hide them. it's unrealistic and impossible to achieve.

We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons

If nuclear weapons fall into the wrong hands, e.g. terrorist regimes, they can be used for nefarious purposes.

there is no way to legislate people's religious faith

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 is no way to prove that children are really being educated in the way that parents claim they are at home, because the parents can just make things up.

Homeschooling should be banned

homeschooling a child denies them valuable lifeskills, particularly interaction with their own age group and all experiences stemming from this.

there is no way we should support an austerity regime as each country needs to step up and run the country in a financial responsible country.

We should adopt an austerity regime

We should adopt an austerity regime because the debt to gdp ratio threatens the future stability of the country

there is not a bottomless well of money to pay for everything, resources like wikipedia should be paid fr by advertisers or by introducing paid for levels of membership to have access to the whole site.

We should subsidize Wikipedia

wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.

There is not credible statistical evidence that capital punishment reduces the rate of homicide

We should abolish capital punishment

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

there is not enough evidence to prove that cannabis is safe and does not have an effect on mental health, particularly with the young.

We should legalize cannabis

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

there is not enough regulation around homeschooling or the people to ensure the children are getting the required and appropriate education.

Homeschooling should be banned

homeschooling keeps children from socializing and learning to work with other people.

there is not enough taxpayer money to subsidize every college student

We should subsidize student loans

loans should not need to be subsidized as the students can pay them back when they are earning enough, which will be thanks to their education.

there is not much more that can be accomplished by blockading the gaza strip and it puts people in danger so it should be ended.

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 is not much to support the efficacy of homeopathy.

Homeopathy brings more harm than good

homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine.

there is not need to subsidize wikipedia, it does not serve any purpose that cannot be filled elsewhere.

We should subsidize Wikipedia

wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.

there is not real need for human cloning and the only reason for it would be for dangerous reasons so we should ban human cloning.

We should ban human cloning

we should not ban human cloning, the potential it holds for the medical industry is so valuable we must explore the opportunity.

There is nothing about a younger workforce that is inherently better, and qualified young people will still be able to get jobs without a policy of mandatory retirement.

We should end mandatory retirement

in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire.

there is nothing beneficial about fast food.

We should ban fast food

fast food is high fat and unhealthy food

There is nothing in the Bible that demands this from Priests and it is in fact a custom created by the Church so they inherit any wealth instead of children from Marriages.

The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood

there is nothing that can come from space research that will help the country so why waste so much money?

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 is nothing that makes this less of a viable marketing and sales technique compared to email, in store representatives and physical mail. we can't ban all marketing

We should ban telemarketing

banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers.

there is nothing to show that the church of scientology is a religeon

We should ban the Church of Scientology

the church of scientology is a cult that takes people's money, brainwashes them, and harrasses anyone who tries to leave and should be banned.

there is nothing unnatural about a man having more than one wife

We should legalize polygamy

in this day and age, we recognize non-traditional family structures as legitimate and polygamy should be no different.

there is nothing with loving multiple people, and if someone wants to commit through marriage it is their choice.

We should legalize polygamy

polygamy can be a perfectly valid form of union for many people, and legalising it will provide protection and rights for those involved.

there is nothing wrong in letting a group show that they are not embarrassed by who they are

We should cancel pride parades

pride parades are a form of expression and should be given the same consideration as any other type of parade.

there is nothing wrong with a family wanting a specific sex when they have a child. this should be supported and families should be helped in any way to achieve their desired result.

We should legalize sex selection

legalizing sex selection is a good option for people looking to have a specific sex of child.

there is nothing wrong with entrapment because only true criminals will take the bait.

Entrapment should be legalized

entrapment just encourages criminal activity that may not have otherwise have occurred

there is nothing wrong with letting minors have cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence.

We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors

cosmetic surgery for minors should be banned. a young person may not understand what is best for them and may make bad, permanent decisions.

there is nothing wrong with missionaries educating others on their beliefs. in the end, it is up to each individual to take those beliefs and do with them what they want.

We should ban missionary work

missionary work violates other cultures that practice varying religious beliefs and should not have others force their beliefs on them.

there is nothing wrong with seeking more natural remedies than relying on harmful and addictive pharmaceutical drugs.

We should ban naturopathy

Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.

There is nothing wrong with societies wanting to determine moral boundaries and guidelines; too much liberty can be as bad as too little.

We should adopt libertarianism

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

there is nothing wrong with students engaging in prayer during school time. if anything it should be encouraged more and might lead to less school violence.

We should prohibit school prayer

School prayer should be prohibited, children have the right to choose their beliefs and not bound.

there is nothing wrong with using technology to help people in the stock market who make large orders process them automatically in a slower process. it allows use to use electronic trading today.

We should ban algorithmic trading

algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.

there is nothing wrong with, and no reason to change, vows of celibacy.

The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy.

There is now far to much politics and nationalism in the Olympic games, they should be replaced with a non national peace games.

We should abolish the Olympic Games

The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.

there is often symptom relief provided from using natural treatments

We should ban naturopathy

Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.

there is only one group of people who suffer in an austerity regime and that's the vulnerable.

We should adopt an austerity regime

an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society

there is only one use for guns and that is to kill or harm. if people have guns, there will always be the risk that they will be abused. no civilised society should legalise gun use.

We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms

we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms. the fewer guns on the streets, the less chance of gun crime including murder

There is plenty of private funding available for space exploration; thus, a government subsidy is unnecessary.

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 is public television which provides educational programs

We should abandon television

television is entertaining and educational both. it provides a window on the world, access to things we would never see otherwise.

there is simply no need, there is enough money in journalism and plenty of valuable, objective sources available

We should subsidize journalism

We should subsidize journalism so that journalists can cover the most important issues, rather than only the most profitable ones.

there is so many crucial projects which should be supported and embryonic stem cells is not the one.

We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research

embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help cure some of the most devastating diseases

there is so many important institution which have to be subsidize, as a hospital, health insurance, etc and subsidize wikipedia is just wrong.

We should subsidize Wikipedia

government subsidies open the door to government control, this would potentially ruin the impartiality of wikipedia

there is so many proofs to support that. from kids being involved in suspicious activities to scumming people with fake sales.also, spending too much time on social media and ignoring everything else.

Social media brings more harm than good

social media encourages people to overshare their lives which compromises security

there is so much adultery and infedility that we should just abandon this archaic custom.

We should abandon marriage

we shouldn't abandon marriage because it is still sacred for many and shows an act of love

there is so much conflict caused by religion we should adopt atheism to avoid war and persecution in the future

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 is so much evidence that anyone denying the facts is mentally impaired therefore exempt from criminal prosecution for this offence.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

it should be criminal to lie about a known true fact. this is the tactic hitler used to mind manipulate millions of people into believing they were right and just in murdering millions of jews .

there is so much more to explore and learn about space that subsidising space exploration would bring us closer to learning and understanding what is beyond our planet.

We should subsidize space exploration

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

there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance.

We should end affirmative action

affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded.

there is so much rubbish on tv its a bad influence on children and their well being.

We should abandon television

we should abandon television because it can lead to addictions of screens and missing out on time spent on other priorities like spending time with family and housework etc

there is still a lack of paid maternity leave and paternity leave and that should be the main focus

We should subsidize stay-at-home dads

subsidizing stay-at-home dads would help women in the workplace to gain more equality and would decrease the gender pay gap.

there is still a market for television. not every consumer gets their news and watches shows on a phone or a computer. this is especially true to older citizens.

We should abandon television

television is a lifeline for people with mobility issues, keeping them company and abreast of important news and information.

there is still a place required to keep the worst criminals

We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp

guantanamo bay detection camp has proven to be effective in dealing with modern terrorism, so we should be happy to keep it

There is still a vast amount of scientific knowledge that can be acquired from whaling.

We should ban whaling

There are several whaling communities that depend on the hunting of whales to survive.

there is still inequality in the workplace. affirmative action provides one way of dealing with this.

We should end affirmative action

affirmative action helps to combat bias in hiring practices

there is still no proof of god so why not adopt atheism.

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 is strong evidence linking cannabis use and schizophrenia in younger people and they should be protected from this as much as possible.

We should legalize cannabis

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

there is to much focus on academic routes of education and a shortage of people with vocational and technical skills that provide a more viable route into employment

We should subsidize vocational education

we need to support vocational education because it may be the only chance people that live in poverty can get through education and manage to make a good job from themselves.

there is too little fact checking done in wikipedia and the result is dissemination of false information.

We should subsidize Wikipedia

wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use.

there is too little regulation for private military companies which can lead to mentally unstable ex-servicement joining their ranks.

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 is too much abuse from priests who couldn't get to marry and this is really affecting the faith of already christian and new ones. This vow should be abandoned definitely

The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood

there is too much animal cruelty and the food isn't always healthy or pure

We should ban factory farming

we should ban factory farming because it lead to the abuse of animals

There is too much cheating by the various nations

We should abolish the Olympic Games

olympic games cost a lot of money for the host city to organise and the money could be spent better elsewhere

there is too much collateral damage when targeted killings are carried out so the practice should be banned

We should ban targeted killing

targeted killing should be banned because it denies the victim the right to a fair trial by jury.

there is too much controversy surrouding the olympics such as doping, causing conflict among countries and thus, should be banned

We should abolish the Olympic Games

The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.

there is too much drama already, and more parties would just add to that.

We should adopt a multi-party system

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

there is too much exploitation of minors in the entertainment industry. with advances in cgi, child actors can and should become a thing of the past.

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 is too much focus on academic qualifications leading to thousands gaining qualifications that do not get them anywhere. a focus needs to be placed on vocational education

We should subsidize vocational education

While many who graduate from universities struggle to find high paying jobs in their field, graduates of vocational schools have high employments and high standards of living.

there is too much garbage programming and too many commercials

We should abandon television

Television has become an integral part of our culture that we should cherish. It not only provides great entertainment, but it's also an excellent educational tool and allows us to keep up with the latest news.

there is too much government involvement in our daily lives and the only way to combat this is to adopt libertarianism.

We should adopt libertarianism

Libertarianism doesn't work. Government intervention and financing are necessary for so many facets of society - education, health, and safety, to name a few.

there is too much government. we need to adopt a libertarianism way of things to improve all our lives.

We should adopt libertarianism

Libertarianism doesn't work. Government intervention and financing are necessary for so many facets of society - education, health, and safety, to name a few.