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under collectivism the majority benefit, not merely the minority who hold power under libertarian regimes. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
Under libertarianism, government interaction is voluntary. There would be no laws in society that must be upheld, and crime would be rampant. | 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. |
Under libertarianism, governments cannot restrict or coerce individuals into doing something they don't wish to do. | 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. |
Under libertarianism, people have full independence to choose what is best for themselves. This leads to happier people. | We should adopt libertarianism | libertarianism fosters a more equitable and efficient society for all |
Under libertarianism, there is no mechanism of social welfare to ensure that citizens are fed, clothed, and housed. | 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. |
under libertarianism, there would be no social programs to offer the poor assistance. | 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. |
Under the first amendment protection of freedom of religion, we cannot ban the Church of Scientology. | We should ban the Church of Scientology | scientology should not be banned as people have the right to worship in whatever religion they wish and in a way they wish to. |
under the homeschooling system parents become much more exclusive mentors to a child, and this can be problematic | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling prevents a child from socialising with his or her own age group, and can cause isolation and loneliness. |
under zero tolerance, minor infractions may be punished disproportionately. | 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. |
Underground polygamy, like we have in most places today, is much worse than legalizing and making it legitimate. | 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. |
understanding our universe is extremely important. we should allow government funding for space exploration. getting astronauts in space to study the moon and other planets are so important. | We should subsidize space exploration | subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life |
unemployment rate of minorities and women would be exacerbated by the retention of large numbers of older workers | We should end mandatory retirement | mandatory retirement takes trained individuals from the workforce |
unemployment will increase and people will lose essential services, for example, if the government moves towards an austerity regime. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society |
unethical scientists will take advantage of human cloning and take it to stages hitherto not allowed so should be banned completely. | 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. |
unfortunately sex selection is used in a way that is discriminatory against women. | We should legalize sex selection | Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination. |
unfortunately the entrenched terrorists in the area need to be rooted out with tight restrictions. | Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended | the blockade should not be lifted while hamas is still a threat in the region |
unfortunately we have a long way to come in terms of gender equality and there is a strong chance that men will be distracted by their female comrades on the battlefield | We should prohibit women in combat | Women are just as capable as men in modern warfare so we would lose half of our available fighters by not allowing them. |
unfortunately, these places still need to exist | 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 |
unhardened criminals are better kept from the people. only in guantanamo bay camp, they can be isolated from putting normal people in danger | 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. |
uniform is important to give students a sense of school identity and to make all pupils equal, where there is no uniform it is easier for rich students to bully those who do not have the most expensive clothes. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | School uniforms reduce competition. They keep students from judging and ranking each other according to the clothes they wear. |
uniform policies detract from more effective efforts to reduce problems in education | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms limit a student's individuality and expression of their personality and therefore should be abandoned. |
uniformity is better for a group as a whole | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups |
uniforms are a great way of creating equality between pupils, since all students are wearing the same clothes. it enables standards of dress to be easily maintained. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms act as an effective leveller in schools, allowing the focus to be placed on education and not exclusively on appearance. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms allow children to concentrate on learning and not fashion | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms allow students to look the same and not have to follow the fashion while at school | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms are a good things because it means kids with less fortunate lifestyles will not be bullied for their inexpensive clothing. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions. |
uniforms are necessary in schools because the focus should not be placed on the clothes kids wear instead of on schoolwork | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms limit a student's individuality and expression of their personality and therefore should be abandoned. |
uniforms could help a school promote its brand and serve as a symbol of commitment to academic achievement | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions. |
uniforms create a sense of equality among students, regardless of wealth or background. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms create equality and create a sense of belonging in the group | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms directly contributed to a feeling of school pride | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
Uniforms don't solve the problems that exist in the classrooms; they don't stop kids from picking on each other for any number of reasons, so why bother with them? | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms limit a student's individuality and expression of their personality and therefore should be abandoned. |
uniforms eliminate the need for parents to buy clothing to meet a school dress code | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions. |
Uniforms give school children a feeling of being on the same team. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions. |
uniforms help children pay attention to what's important in school | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions. |
uniforms help troubled students feel they have the support of a community | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms keep the kids on equal footing | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms keep things more equal and allow less room for bullying. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms let students be on equal grounds and have them judge each other by character instead of wealth | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms prevent arguments over what is appropriate school attire. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms reduce peer pressure and bullying at school | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
uniforms save parents money that many don't have to begin with. education is more focused because students are less concerned and distracted by how the look and their clothing. everyone is equal. | We should abandon the use of school uniform | School uniforms reduce competition. They keep students from judging and ranking each other according to the clothes they wear. |
unilateral sanctions have been imposed for ill-defined purposes or with little consideration of their real impact | We should end the use of economic sanctions | we should end the use of economic sanctions because they rarely achieve their aims in the short term and often have undesirable consequences such as causing economic hardship to large populations of people |
university fees are too high for all but the wealthiest people, many capable people from less well off families do not get the training they need because of the cost of loans to pay these fees. | We should subsidize student loans | education is expensive, and subsizing student loans encourages an academic career path, creating individuals who typically go on to contribute more to the economy via higher paid jobs. |
unless everyone is using algorithmic trading, the system would ensure only those that had access to it would have the best chance of making money. | 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. |
unless in the act of criminal or terrorist behavior that endangers others lives no one deserves to be killed without trial. | We should ban targeted killing | targeted killing should be banned because it denies the victim the right to a fair trial by jury. |
unless the school is a faith school where everyone practices the same faith, school prayer is meaningless to a good proportion of the students, rendering it an outdated concept. | We should prohibit school prayer | school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions. |
Unlike orphanages in which siblings can largely stay together with the hope of being adopted together, the foster care splits siblings up based on available homes and does very little to try and reunite families. | Foster care brings more harm than good | Foster care offers little stability for children already suffering hardships, putting them at an even greater disadvantage and giving them less of a chance of a normal life. |
Unlike prison sentences, the death penalty is irreversible and irreparable | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Unpopular policies may be implemented under a multi-party system. | We should adopt a multi-party system | Two-party systems ignore alternative views. In a multi-party system, debate and diverse views are encouraged. |
until now, individuals have had a free say in how they live their lives and yet society has deteriorated and taking power from individuals maybe the only way to improve society as a whole | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
until terrorism ends the blockade should be maintained. | Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended | The blockade forces civilians to rely on terrorists for basic necessities and government which further empowers them. |
until the technology is perfected autonomous cars will be dangerous & cause accidents | We should stop the development of autonomous cars | autonomous cars will never be as safe as human drivers, as they don't have the ability to react in unexpected situations. |
until there is peace people on both sides require protection | Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended | The blockade is nothing more than self defense on the part of the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ensuring that weapons don't enter an area prone to violence. |
until we can guarantee equal access to opportunities for all, we have to give extra consideration to candidates who do not come from privileged backgrounds. | We should end affirmative action | there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance. |
unwanted telemarketing is a form of harassment, it's extremely annoying and it's got so out of hand that people are unable to avoid or opt out of it. | We should ban telemarketing | telemarketing is annoying for people as they do not request a phone call and vunerable people such as the elderly often feel threatened into taking part. |
urban areas are more sustainable than suburban or even rural developments | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urban areas have too much pollution and use up too many resources. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urban areas tend to be more prosperous. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urban areas will become over populated and crime and homelessness will make those areas a lousy and unsafe place to raise children. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urban centers are technology hubs and house millions of jobs. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urban centers make it easier for people to find jobs and get around in a city where everything they need is close by. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urban cities allow for more people to live in a small area. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urban development of neighborhoods leads to more crime and violence.. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanisation gives people better places to live | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanisation increases crime since there's more people in an area. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanisation is needed with our ever growing population | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanisation leads to less accessible things away from cities. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanisation leads to the loss of countryside | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanisation limits what farmland is available to produce food. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanisation makes all amenities closer so it’s more convenient to everyone. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanism is an example of how we have advanced as a modern society | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanisms destroy the environment and ecosystems, we can not continue preying on our planet | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbaniz.ation is critical to handle growing populations. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization accelerates development of towns and city for the well-being of citizens | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization accelerates the development of research, medicine and lead then to better life | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows basic services such as healthcare and education to be much more readily available than in rural areas | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows easier access to essential services such as healthcare and education | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows for city sprall when larger high rises would allow for more people to live in less area. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows for close proximity to employment as well as an increase in housing. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows for more employment opportunities, greater housing options as well as access to employment. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows for more investing opportunities. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows people access to transportation and medical services. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows people easier access to jobs, transportation and health care providers. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows people greater access to education, jobs and healthcare. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows people to get affordable housing and improve their economic situation | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows people to move away from high crime areas. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization allows people easier access to jobs, transportation and health care providers. |
urbanization allows populations easier access to food and services that improve quality of life. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization allows the country to save money because they can build centralized services such as hospitals and schools. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization also creates job opportunities for many people as well as housing. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization and having high concentration of people in these areas will cause and increase in crime. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanization as provided us and will continue to provide us with the comfort and development we need as humans | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization attracts more investments and increases trade. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization brings crime and over population. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization increases pollution and drains resources. |
urbanization brings jobs, and is good for the economy. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization brings money and services into an area. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization brings people closer to the services that they need | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
urbanization brings people closer together and they can rely on each other when needed. | We should fight urbanization | urbanization of areas has a positive effect on the growth and productivity of citizens. it helps society become and stay competitive in a global culture. |
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