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this would go against allowing people to redeem themselves. especially in school where it's young people who will make mistakes, they should at least be allowed a second chance to change themselves.	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.
this would have a positive effect on people who spend much of their time watching it as they may be more inclined to take up more healthy pursuits being non reliant on a television screen to keep them occupied.	We should abandon television	television is a major part of the sedentary lifestyle that is the leading cause of disease in the world.
this would help get many more people to the polls to vote	We should introduce compulsory voting	by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will.
This would help more students to be motivated to study and to have good grades because they feel committed	We should subsidize student loans	subsidizing student loans will enable many more people the opportunity to attend college
this would help the students with educational opportunities.	We should subsidize student loans	subsidizing student loans will enable many more people the opportunity to attend college
this would increase the chance of people's views being represented by a party.	We should adopt a multi-party system	the multi-party system offers voters more choices that may get more people involved in politics
this would infringe on the free speech rights of corporate entities.	We should ban telemarketing	banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers.
this would insure that people have a legal representation regardless of the ability to hire a lawyer.	The use of public defenders should be mandatory	having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense
this would level the playing field for all, meaning the poor would have access to the same lawyers the rich use.	The use of public defenders should be mandatory	having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense
this would make it easier for people to get training and give them job opportunities.	We should subsidize vocational education	there is a lack of qualified tradesmen in today's marketplace and subsidizing vocational education could help to get more people interested in these fields
this would make it so only the rich could afford organs	We should legalize organ trade	legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant
this would make it so only the wealthy could have organs	We should legalize organ trade	legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant
this would mean equal opportunities for all	We should oppose collectivism	collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally
this would mean teachers wouldn't have to waste their time trying to work out who started a fight and why.	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools to make it clear that no amount of bullying, bad behavior, or insubordination will be tolerated so we can have safer schools.
this would not be a good use of public money; money should instead be spent on education and welfare.	The use of public defenders should be mandatory	having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense
this would only hurt the field as a whole.	We should subsidize journalism	subsidizing journalism might allow companies to pay for opinions, thus introducing biases in reporting.
this would perhaps help with our countries debt crisis.	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
this would possibly decrease murders and death from guns.	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
this would possibly eliminate the war between democrats and republicans.	We should adopt a multi-party system	we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.
this would protect someone who's judgement may be impaired	Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence	assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses.
this would provide more accurate and less biased opinions.	We should subsidize journalism	subsidizing journalism might allow companies to pay for opinions, thus introducing biases in reporting.
this would provide more choices and let us see more points of view	We should adopt a multi-party system	we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems.
this would result in inaccurate representation in government. if there where numerous parties, votes would be split all over and the party people least wanted would win resulting in inaccurate representation.	We should adopt a multi-party system	a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election.
this would result in the exploitation of the poor, who would be the most likely targets of the trade	We should legalize organ trade	legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant
this would show that schools are serious about stamping out bullying and bad behavior. too many people get away with bad things because schools are scared to punish them.	We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools	Zero tolerance policies send a strong signal to students, parents, and the community that violence and bullying will not be tolerated.
this would start a slippery slope, making thought crimes a reality.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	Criminalizing speech simply because it's reprehensible leads us on a slippery slope towards totalitarianism.
this would stop rich people being able to avoid criminal charges by buying the best lawyers.	The use of public defenders should be mandatory	having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense
those adhering to a vow of celibacy show their dedication to their faith, such moral strength is something to be commended.	The vow of celibacy should be abandoned	the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely.
those authoring articles on wikipedia are not necessarily experts on the topic and there is risk of inaccurate information being broadcast.	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.
those families offering foster care receive monetary compensation	Foster care brings more harm than good	foster care families provide loving homes for children who need support
those in need don't need bombarded with religious influence just to obtain the other help missionaries do.	We should ban missionary work	missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of
those in same sex relationships have fought hard and continue to for their rights. just as there are woman marches there are pride parades.	We should cancel pride parades	pride parades enable people that are lgbtq to express themselves and come together in a safe environment.
those in the low classes of the united states can not afford more taxes which would be the result of a austerity regime.	We should adopt an austerity regime	an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society
those less able to work can still survive	We should oppose collectivism	collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally
those providing missionary work in war torn countries are putting undue burden on our government to protect them	We should ban missionary work	missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of
those targeted by racial profiling may hesitate to contact the police when they need it for fear of retribution	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling makes racial harmony more difficult as it puts unjust stereotypes on certain communities.
those that choose priesthood have committed their lives to god. this commitment allows priests to devote themselves to the religious family and not an individual family.	The vow of celibacy should be abandoned	the vow of celibacy is an ancient ritual of priesthood that serves the purpose of maintaining purity and should not be abandoned.
those that deny that the holocaust happened a mad and making denial a criminal offence would be improper.	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.
those that heavily use social media lose the emotinal connection that comes from face to face relationships	Social media brings more harm than good	social media is known for damaging the self esteem of adolescents and young adults due to how easy it is to compare yourself and your life to your friends or acquaintances.
those who agree in the need to use Guantanamo Bay believe that it offers national protection against those people who are seen as a terrorist risk	We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp	The existence of Guantanamo Bay serves as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups.
those who are not familiar with technology would be at a disadvantage	We should ban algorithmic trading	algorithmic trading puts certain investors at an unfair advantage.
those who are only trying to defend themselves would also be punished.	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.
those who are profiled are more likely to commit a crime anyways (even if they haven't already).	We should end racial profiling	Racial profiling legitimizes and encourages racism in our society.
Those who call to end the blockade on a humanitarian account should remember it is definitely the lesser evil when war is the alternative	Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended	The blockade is an alternative to conventional warfare and violence, decreasing the likelihood of violence against civilians.
Those who choose to go to college should pay for it themselves.	We should subsidize student loans	we should subsidize student loans because it gives students with low income to get the education they deserve
Those who choose to go to college should work, save and attend a school that is within their own budget.	We should subsidize student loans	we should subsidize student loans because it gives students with low income to get the education they deserve
those who deny that the holocaust occurred are only ignorant not criminals	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.
those who deny the holocaust are clearly evil and should be punished.	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.
those who deny the holocaust can offend those who have family that lived through it. it can also cause fights between those who are in denial and those who believe.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	Holocaust denial propagates negative Jewish stereotypes and encourages Anti-Semitism. It must be stopped.
those who do not take on student loans should not have to pay for those who have chosen voluntarily to assume this debt because it will give them higher paying jobs in the future.	We should subsidize student loans	student loans should be subsidized to create a competent work force
those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. denying the holocaust increases the odds of it happening again	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	holocaust denial allows for hate to continue and encourages people to act upon such hatred.
those who have a lot can certainly give it to those who have little.	We should oppose collectivism	collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally
those who have committed minor offenses will be forced to spend life in prison.	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.
those who have died did not sign up for their organs or body tissue to be traded across countries. this is meant to help people who need it in this country not to sell and make money off of.	We should legalize organ trade	organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people
Those who offer Payday loans prey on the people who can least afford to repay them.	Payday loans should be banned	payday loans take advantage of the poor while charging insane interest rates.
those who produce intellectual projects have certain skills and abilities and should be able to profit from them	We should abolish intellectual property rights	Intellectual property rights are important to protect the assets of those who have invested time and money into a particular idea.
those who take innocent life deserve to suffer the greatest punishment wich is death - not being fed three meals a day and given cable TV	We should abolish capital punishment	All executions violate the right to life and are a gross affront to human dignity
those who work and pay for their education are more apt to do better then those who are subsidized.	We should subsidize vocational education	subsidizing vocational education is a must. there will always be a need for people to fix things, and teaching your child a skill is setting them up for future success.
those who work with their hands will always be needed, so their education should be subsidized	We should subsidize vocational education	subsidizing vocational education is a must. there will always be a need for people to fix things, and teaching your child a skill is setting them up for future success.
thou shalt not kill or assist others to kill themselves.	Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence	Assisted suicide is a criminal offence as it centers on the intentional death of a human being.
Though affirmative action may lead to a numerically more diverse campus or workplace, minority communities often coalesce around one another rather than spreading throughout the general population of the community or organization.	We should end affirmative action	affirmative action helps to combat bias in hiring practices
though it can be frowned upon, everyone has a right to their own opinion.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech.
though it may sound awful, human cloning can provide perfect matches for organ transplants and prolong the lives of people.	We should ban human cloning	human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive
thought crimes should not be punishable	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	Making Holocaust denial a criminal offense will force deniers underground, and their activity will be hard to monitor.
thought crimes should not be punishable.	Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence	Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it is better to let bad ideas be outcompeted by good ideas than to let them fester and grow out of sight like a cancer.
Thousands of lives are ruined by life sentences for crimes as minor as shoplifting.	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.
thousands of people depend on the whaling industry, thousands of people in poverty only have this means to live.	We should ban whaling	There are several whaling communities that depend on the hunting of whales to survive.
three is an arbitrary number and may not be appropriate in some instances or for some 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.
three minor offence should be punished accordingly	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	huge mandatory sentences for three minor offenses make neither economic or judicial sense. the huge cost of incarceration is unjustified. judicially the sentence should fit the crime and not be draconian.
three small crimes shouldn't put some away for a long time	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.
three strike law are dated criminals facing life sentences would have nothing to lose and therefore could be more violent	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.
three strike law is a deterrent for criminals as their sentence will be harsher	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	if limited to violent crime, three-strikes laws serve the necessary function of keeping dangerous individuals out of society.
three strike law is just another loophole in the rule of law that allows criminals to roam free without been purnished for there sins	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.
three strike laws can cause wrongful life sentences	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.
three strike laws can cause young people to be put away for life without a chance to straight out their life	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.
three strike laws can help lower crime rates	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	three-strikes laws have lowered crime rates in many areas
three strike laws can help lower crimes because they know they will get more jail time for repeated offenses	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.
three strike laws can put young people away for life for 3 small 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.
Three strike laws count insignificant crimes like drug use, and result in unfair jail time sentences.	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.
three strike laws do not take into account the passage of time and lessons learned from previous and possibly unrelated offenses. automatic three strikes are unfair	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.
three strike laws don't take into account individual cases and restrict a judge to sanctioned sentencing.	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.
three strike laws get repeat offenders off the streets, making them safer for the citizens.	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned.
Three strike laws keep people who've killed a lot off the street.	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.
three strike laws perpetuate the for profit prison industrial complex and don’t actually address the underlying issues driving people to commit 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.
three strike laws provide standardized sentencing for repeat criminals and help move cases through an overcrowded court system.	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	Three-strikes laws promote safety by keeping habitual offenders in jail and off the streets.
three strike laws serve in the public interest	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	if limited to violent crime, three-strikes laws serve the necessary function of keeping dangerous individuals out of society.
Three strike laws take habitual offenders off the street, reducing overall crime.	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned.
three strike laws won’t stop repeat offenders from committing 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.
three strikes allows someone to make a genuine mistake and not be punished as harshly right away.	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	Three-strikes laws promote safety by keeping habitual offenders in jail and off the streets.
three strikes implies that all crimes are equally harmful and doesn't allow for flexibility in sentencing. one size does not fit all.	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.
three strikes is enough opportunity for a person to reform their behavior and become a law abiding citizen. after three strikes a person has proven they are not interested in conforming to societal rules.	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.
three strikes is too many and dangerous criminals will be on the loose again too quickly.	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.
three strikes is too many in some cases. if people know they have three chances, they will not be deterred from using that to their advantage.	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.
three strikes is too many, two strikes is quite enough	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.
three strikes law helps reduce over crowding on prisons	We should abolish the three-strikes laws	three-strikes laws can disproportionally penalise minor offenders and addicts, causing overcrowding in prisons some of these people need help, not draconian punishment.
three strikes law would deliver a clear message to the offender. so he thinks twice before committing a crime.	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.
Three strikes laws abolish political will the creation and funding of rehabilitation programs by pushing everyone into the jail system immediately.	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.
Three strikes laws are a deterrent for repeat offenders because they don't want to spend their life in prison.	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.
three strikes laws are a powerful crime deterrent. people think twice before committing a crime if they know the results lead you to spend your life in prison.	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.
Three strikes laws are difficult to understand or conceptualize, so they are ineffective at preventing crime.	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.

this would go against allowing people to redeem themselves. especially in school where it's young people who will make mistakes, they should at least be allowed a second chance to change themselves.

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.

this would have a positive effect on people who spend much of their time watching it as they may be more inclined to take up more healthy pursuits being non reliant on a television screen to keep them occupied.

We should abandon television

television is a major part of the sedentary lifestyle that is the leading cause of disease in the world.

this would help get many more people to the polls to vote

We should introduce compulsory voting

by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will.

This would help more students to be motivated to study and to have good grades because they feel committed

We should subsidize student loans

subsidizing student loans will enable many more people the opportunity to attend college

this would help the students with educational opportunities.

We should subsidize student loans

subsidizing student loans will enable many more people the opportunity to attend college

this would increase the chance of people's views being represented by a party.

We should adopt a multi-party system

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

this would infringe on the free speech rights of corporate entities.

We should ban telemarketing

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

this would insure that people have a legal representation regardless of the ability to hire a lawyer.

The use of public defenders should be mandatory

having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense

this would level the playing field for all, meaning the poor would have access to the same lawyers the rich use.

The use of public defenders should be mandatory

having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense

this would make it easier for people to get training and give them job opportunities.

We should subsidize vocational education

there is a lack of qualified tradesmen in today's marketplace and subsidizing vocational education could help to get more people interested in these fields

this would make it so only the rich could afford organs

We should legalize organ trade

legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant

this would make it so only the wealthy could have organs

We should legalize organ trade

legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant

this would mean equal opportunities for all

We should oppose collectivism

collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally

this would mean teachers wouldn't have to waste their time trying to work out who started a fight and why.

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

we should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools to make it clear that no amount of bullying, bad behavior, or insubordination will be tolerated so we can have safer schools.

this would not be a good use of public money; money should instead be spent on education and welfare.

The use of public defenders should be mandatory

having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense

this would only hurt the field as a whole.

We should subsidize journalism

subsidizing journalism might allow companies to pay for opinions, thus introducing biases in reporting.

this would perhaps help with our countries debt crisis.

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

this would possibly decrease murders and death from guns.

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

this would possibly eliminate the war between democrats and republicans.

We should adopt a multi-party system

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

this would protect someone who's judgement may be impaired

Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence

assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses.

this would provide more accurate and less biased opinions.

We should subsidize journalism

subsidizing journalism might allow companies to pay for opinions, thus introducing biases in reporting.

this would provide more choices and let us see more points of view

We should adopt a multi-party system

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

this would result in inaccurate representation in government. if there where numerous parties, votes would be split all over and the party people least wanted would win resulting in inaccurate representation.

We should adopt a multi-party system

a multi-party system might allow for more and more diverse candidates to come to the forefront of each election.

this would result in the exploitation of the poor, who would be the most likely targets of the trade

We should legalize organ trade

legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant

this would show that schools are serious about stamping out bullying and bad behavior. too many people get away with bad things because schools are scared to punish them.

We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools

Zero tolerance policies send a strong signal to students, parents, and the community that violence and bullying will not be tolerated.

this would start a slippery slope, making thought crimes a reality.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

Criminalizing speech simply because it's reprehensible leads us on a slippery slope towards totalitarianism.

this would stop rich people being able to avoid criminal charges by buying the best lawyers.

The use of public defenders should be mandatory

having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense

those adhering to a vow of celibacy show their dedication to their faith, such moral strength is something to be commended.

The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely.

those authoring articles on wikipedia are not necessarily experts on the topic and there is risk of inaccurate information being broadcast.

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.

those families offering foster care receive monetary compensation

Foster care brings more harm than good

foster care families provide loving homes for children who need support

those in need don't need bombarded with religious influence just to obtain the other help missionaries do.

We should ban missionary work

missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of

those in same sex relationships have fought hard and continue to for their rights. just as there are woman marches there are pride parades.

We should cancel pride parades

pride parades enable people that are lgbtq to express themselves and come together in a safe environment.

those in the low classes of the united states can not afford more taxes which would be the result of a austerity regime.

We should adopt an austerity regime

an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society

those less able to work can still survive

We should oppose collectivism

collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally

those providing missionary work in war torn countries are putting undue burden on our government to protect them

We should ban missionary work

missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of

those targeted by racial profiling may hesitate to contact the police when they need it for fear of retribution

We should end racial profiling

Racial profiling makes racial harmony more difficult as it puts unjust stereotypes on certain communities.

those that choose priesthood have committed their lives to god. this commitment allows priests to devote themselves to the religious family and not an individual family.

The vow of celibacy should be abandoned

the vow of celibacy is an ancient ritual of priesthood that serves the purpose of maintaining purity and should not be abandoned.

those that deny that the holocaust happened a mad and making denial a criminal offence would be improper.

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.

those that heavily use social media lose the emotinal connection that comes from face to face relationships

Social media brings more harm than good

social media is known for damaging the self esteem of adolescents and young adults due to how easy it is to compare yourself and your life to your friends or acquaintances.

those who agree in the need to use Guantanamo Bay believe that it offers national protection against those people who are seen as a terrorist risk

We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp

The existence of Guantanamo Bay serves as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups.

those who are not familiar with technology would be at a disadvantage

We should ban algorithmic trading

algorithmic trading puts certain investors at an unfair advantage.

those who are only trying to defend themselves would also be punished.

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.

those who are profiled are more likely to commit a crime anyways (even if they haven't already).

We should end racial profiling

Racial profiling legitimizes and encourages racism in our society.

Those who call to end the blockade on a humanitarian account should remember it is definitely the lesser evil when war is the alternative

Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended

The blockade is an alternative to conventional warfare and violence, decreasing the likelihood of violence against civilians.

Those who choose to go to college should pay for it themselves.

We should subsidize student loans

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

Those who choose to go to college should work, save and attend a school that is within their own budget.

We should subsidize student loans

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

those who deny that the holocaust occurred are only ignorant not criminals

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.

those who deny the holocaust are clearly evil and should be punished.

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.

those who deny the holocaust can offend those who have family that lived through it. it can also cause fights between those who are in denial and those who believe.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

Holocaust denial propagates negative Jewish stereotypes and encourages Anti-Semitism. It must be stopped.

those who do not take on student loans should not have to pay for those who have chosen voluntarily to assume this debt because it will give them higher paying jobs in the future.

We should subsidize student loans

student loans should be subsidized to create a competent work force

those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. denying the holocaust increases the odds of it happening again

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

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

those who have a lot can certainly give it to those who have little.

We should oppose collectivism

collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally

those who have committed minor offenses will be forced to spend life in prison.

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.

those who have died did not sign up for their organs or body tissue to be traded across countries. this is meant to help people who need it in this country not to sell and make money off of.

We should legalize organ trade

organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people

Those who offer Payday loans prey on the people who can least afford to repay them.

Payday loans should be banned

payday loans take advantage of the poor while charging insane interest rates.

those who produce intellectual projects have certain skills and abilities and should be able to profit from them

We should abolish intellectual property rights

Intellectual property rights are important to protect the assets of those who have invested time and money into a particular idea.

those who take innocent life deserve to suffer the greatest punishment wich is death - not being fed three meals a day and given cable TV

We should abolish capital punishment

All executions violate the right to life and are a gross affront to human dignity

those who work and pay for their education are more apt to do better then those who are subsidized.

We should subsidize vocational education

subsidizing vocational education is a must. there will always be a need for people to fix things, and teaching your child a skill is setting them up for future success.

those who work with their hands will always be needed, so their education should be subsidized

We should subsidize vocational education

subsidizing vocational education is a must. there will always be a need for people to fix things, and teaching your child a skill is setting them up for future success.

thou shalt not kill or assist others to kill themselves.

Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence

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

Though affirmative action may lead to a numerically more diverse campus or workplace, minority communities often coalesce around one another rather than spreading throughout the general population of the community or organization.

We should end affirmative action

affirmative action helps to combat bias in hiring practices

though it can be frowned upon, everyone has a right to their own opinion.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech.

though it may sound awful, human cloning can provide perfect matches for organ transplants and prolong the lives of people.

We should ban human cloning

human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive

thought crimes should not be punishable

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

Making Holocaust denial a criminal offense will force deniers underground, and their activity will be hard to monitor.

thought crimes should not be punishable.

Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence

Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it is better to let bad ideas be outcompeted by good ideas than to let them fester and grow out of sight like a cancer.

Thousands of lives are ruined by life sentences for crimes as minor as shoplifting.

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.

thousands of people depend on the whaling industry, thousands of people in poverty only have this means to live.

We should ban whaling

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

three is an arbitrary number and may not be appropriate in some instances or for some 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.

three minor offence should be punished accordingly

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

huge mandatory sentences for three minor offenses make neither economic or judicial sense. the huge cost of incarceration is unjustified. judicially the sentence should fit the crime and not be draconian.

three small crimes shouldn't put some away for a long time

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.

three strike law are dated criminals facing life sentences would have nothing to lose and therefore could be more violent

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.

three strike law is a deterrent for criminals as their sentence will be harsher

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

if limited to violent crime, three-strikes laws serve the necessary function of keeping dangerous individuals out of society.

three strike law is just another loophole in the rule of law that allows criminals to roam free without been purnished for there sins

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.

three strike laws can cause wrongful life sentences

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.

three strike laws can cause young people to be put away for life without a chance to straight out their life

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.

three strike laws can help lower crime rates

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

three-strikes laws have lowered crime rates in many areas

three strike laws can help lower crimes because they know they will get more jail time for repeated offenses

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.

three strike laws can put young people away for life for 3 small 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.

Three strike laws count insignificant crimes like drug use, and result in unfair jail time sentences.

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.

three strike laws do not take into account the passage of time and lessons learned from previous and possibly unrelated offenses. automatic three strikes are unfair

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.

three strike laws don't take into account individual cases and restrict a judge to sanctioned sentencing.

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.

three strike laws get repeat offenders off the streets, making them safer for the citizens.

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned.

Three strike laws keep people who've killed a lot off the street.

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.

three strike laws perpetuate the for profit prison industrial complex and don’t actually address the underlying issues driving people to commit 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.

three strike laws provide standardized sentencing for repeat criminals and help move cases through an overcrowded court system.

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

Three-strikes laws promote safety by keeping habitual offenders in jail and off the streets.

three strike laws serve in the public interest

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

if limited to violent crime, three-strikes laws serve the necessary function of keeping dangerous individuals out of society.

Three strike laws take habitual offenders off the street, reducing overall crime.

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned.

three strike laws won’t stop repeat offenders from committing 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.

three strikes allows someone to make a genuine mistake and not be punished as harshly right away.

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

Three-strikes laws promote safety by keeping habitual offenders in jail and off the streets.

three strikes implies that all crimes are equally harmful and doesn't allow for flexibility in sentencing. one size does not fit all.

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.

three strikes is enough opportunity for a person to reform their behavior and become a law abiding citizen. after three strikes a person has proven they are not interested in conforming to societal rules.

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.

three strikes is too many and dangerous criminals will be on the loose again too quickly.

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.

three strikes is too many in some cases. if people know they have three chances, they will not be deterred from using that to their advantage.

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.

three strikes is too many, two strikes is quite enough

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.

three strikes law helps reduce over crowding on prisons

We should abolish the three-strikes laws

three-strikes laws can disproportionally penalise minor offenders and addicts, causing overcrowding in prisons some of these people need help, not draconian punishment.

three strikes law would deliver a clear message to the offender. so he thinks twice before committing a crime.

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.

Three strikes laws abolish political will the creation and funding of rehabilitation programs by pushing everyone into the jail system immediately.

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.

Three strikes laws are a deterrent for repeat offenders because they don't want to spend their life in prison.

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.

three strikes laws are a powerful crime deterrent. people think twice before committing a crime if they know the results lead you to spend your life in prison.

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.

Three strikes laws are difficult to understand or conceptualize, so they are ineffective at preventing crime.

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.