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blockage of the gaza strip should not be ended because it stops some evil people from crossing | 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 |
blockage of the gaza strip strip should be ended because the people should be able to cross the boarder | 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 |
blocking the gaza strip has brought no positive actions and only caused hardship and miseries for the poor. it should be stopped, it is ineffective and inhumane political method that does more harm than good. | 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 |
blocking the gaza strip is an effective means of notifying the government that their actions are not supported by others. economic miseries are the only way to send this message without bloodshed. | Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended | The blockade of Gaza causes economic and humanitarian suffering. |
blokading the gaza strip serves no purpose palestine should be free to trade universally | 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 |
Bodily autonomy is a fundamental right, and prostitution is just a way of exercising it. Therefore it must be legalized. | We should legalize prostitution | prostitution should be legalized as it provides a service and reduces rape and sex crimes |
body parts are not something for profit. selling of a kidney should not go to the highest bidder. there is a system in medicine to make sure they are donated and to the ones most able to use them | We should legalize organ trade | there is never going to be enough voluntary donation to meet demand, opening up an organ trade could remedy this drastic gap in supply to help save lives |
botched surgeries can lead people to feel even worse about themselves with little chance to completely repair the damage. | We should ban cosmetic surgery | cosmetic surgery is dangerous and unnecessary, and many providers are unethical. |
Both private and public jobs would be lost if we abolished nuclear weapons, hurting the economy. | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
breaking the law to try to catch people that are breaking the law is very hypocritical | Entrapment should be legalized | its not fair to entice honest citizens into committing crimes. |
breeding of endangered species and research are vital work undertaken by zoos while at the same time educating the public. | We should abolish zoos | zoos do very important conservation work. their breeding programmes have meant that some species have been prevented from going extinct. |
Breeding programs in zoos are saving many animals from extinction. Without these programs in zoos we would be losing losing many more species from the world. | We should abolish zoos | zoos do very important conservation work. their breeding programmes have meant that some species have been prevented from going extinct. |
bring awareness and normalizing the lgbtq community will help decrease the discrimination against the group. | We should cancel pride parades | pride parades enable people that are lgbtq to express themselves and come together in a safe environment. |
Bringing countries together to compete in a non-violent way reduces warfare and conflict. The Olympics promote world peace and cooperation. | We should abolish the Olympic Games | the olympic games bring friendly and respectful competition among international athletes and make the world a better place. |
Broad stroke policies like banning cosmetic surgery harm people in special circumstances who really need cosmetic surgery. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | Allowing minors to access cosmetic surgery would put even more pressure on them to conform to certain unrealistic aesthetic standards. |
buantanamo bay provides a useful deterrent to terrorists across the world | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | The existence of Guantanamo Bay serves as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups. |
Building anti-missile defense in foreign states increases tension among all neighboring nuclear states who see it as a direct attack on them. | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | Nuclear weapons provide a deterrent for starting a major conflict. |
bullies should be given second chances; they may still have empathy. bullies could realize that what they're doing is harmful, and they will want to work towards becoming respectful, productive students. | 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. |
bullies should not be given second chances. being victim to school bullying is a major risk factor for developing mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. | 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. |
bullying and insecurities are rampant in a teenagers world. it has very serious effects. if a little bit of plastic surgery would solve this, it should be allowed. it's worth it to prevent major emotional pain. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance. |
bullying and other ‘crimes’ are getting out of control in schools and not enough is being done at this time. | 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. |
bullying is in every school in the united states and the bullies are getting off scott-free. this is resulting in more and more school shootings and suicides from those bullied. | 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. |
bullying is rampant on social media because people can hide behind false names and personas and remain anonymous. users can make threats against other people and no one knows who they are. | Social media brings more harm than good | social media unites people from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to learn more about people and places all over the planet. |
bureaucratic red tape makes it difficult to track abusive foster parents | Foster care brings more harm than good | Children can languish for years in foster care, experiencing multiple placement changes. The disrupted relationships caused by such changes harms their well-being. |
burn victims, even minors, can benefit from cosmetic surgery. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance. |
burning a flag is a constitutional right and should not be prohibited. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning a flag is a form of free speech, therefore it forms a constitutional right and should not be banned. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning a flag is a form of speech and as we have freedom of speech in our nation, it should be allowed under the constitution. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning a flag is a form of speech. as free speech is a constitutional right, we should not ban it. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning a flag is a freedom of expression that symbolises free speech and it should be allowed anywhere that claims to be a free country. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning a flag is a very offensive and toxic expression of hatred against people from a particular country and it's therefore a form of hate crime. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning a flag is an inflammatory gesture and it should be banned. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning a flag is just a therapeutic act to avoid physical violence | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning a flag should not be allowed as it is against a country's sense of nationalism and pride. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning of flags is a form of protest that must be respected since in this way it expresses to be against the policies of the countries | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning of the flag is free speech. even if we don't agree, it's still protected and should remain as such. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning our flag disrespects our country. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning should be prohibited because it is a practice used by foreign countries to protest whatever they want about our country. we should respect our flag. |
burning our flags and disrespecting our country should be illegal. they should be locked up in a federal prison. if you don't love this country you should not be here. | We should prohibit flag burning | Flag burning is a legitimate form of freedom of expression. As such, it is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment. |
Burning the American flag is an act of desecration. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning the flag does not harm anyone. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is a desecration of an important symbol of our nation. |
burning the flag is a strong and valid way of making a statement against an oppressive regime that is non-violent | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning the flag is a valid protest, protected under the first amendment | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning the flag is a valid statement against the actions of a government and this freedom of expression against the ruling power should be protected | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
burning the flag is complete disrespect for each and every man and woman who has fought and died for the right to fly that flag. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning should be prohibited because it is a practice used by foreign countries to protest whatever they want about our country. we should respect our flag. |
burning the flag is free speech; thus, the right to burn the flag should be protected. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the flag is freedom of speech and it would be unconstitutional to ban it. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the flag is freedom of speech and should be allowed | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the flag is protected free speech, just like criticism of the government. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the flag, despite being an offense to some people is also an act of freedom of expression and must be respected | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the flag, regardless of opinions about it, is an example of the most important freedoms, namely, free speech, as set out in the first amendment of the constitution and defended in numerous wars | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning the national flag can incite hatred and therefore it should be banned. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
burning your flag should be a right for people who want to do that | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
Businesses have the right to push out expensive employees in order to stay competitive. | We should end mandatory retirement | By freeing up space across professional hierarchies mandatory retirement provides more opportunities for career growth and upward mobility for younger people. |
businesses need to protect their advancements and therefore intellectual property rights must be maintained and needs to be protected by law. | 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. |
businesses should be free to compensate their executives as they see fit | We should limit executive compensation | executives have been appointed or promoted to that position through hard work and deserve to be compensated for such |
buying and selling body parts and organs will take advantage of poor people who will feel the need to sell an organ just to feed their families. | We should legalize organ trade | organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people |
buying and selling of body parts will lead to the poor being exploited just so they can survive. | We should legalize organ trade | organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people |
Buying illegal marijuana on the street is unsafe. It could be laced with unknown substances. Legal marijuana is regulated for consumer safety. | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
Buying organs on the black market can be very expensive. A legalized market would make organ trade much more affordable. | We should legalize organ trade | legalizing the organ trade would bring an end to shortages for transplant |
By abolishing capital punishment we will send a powerful message that taking a human life unacceptable under any circumstances. In the long run, this message will have a stronger effect than alleged deterrence of the executions. | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
by abolishing intellectual property rights we will allow everyone to expand on ideas and come up with even better products. | We should abolish intellectual property rights | intellectual property rights should be abolished as it limits competitions and innovation. |
by abolishing the right to keep and bear arms there will be less guns on the street and less people being killed. | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done. |
by abolishing the right to keep and bear arms we would reduce the amount of weapons in the hands of people and possible reduce violent crime. | 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 |
by abolishing the right to keep and bear arms will only place the weapons in the hands of criminals. | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done. |
by abolishing the right to keep and bear arms, we can reduce the amount of weapons in civilian hands and in turn reduce some of the violence. | 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 |
by abolishing these rights, the livelihood of the creators is severely threatened. | We should abolish intellectual property rights | intellectual property rights slow the pace of important technological developments by ringfencing data to the detriment of society as a whole. |
by accepting an austerity regime, we can finally balance the country's budget. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
by adopting a austerity regime you are only hurting the less fortunate people and not those who caused the issues in the first place. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society |
by adopting a zero-tolerance policy in schools we can cut bullying out since those who do it will be removed from the school. | 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. |
by adopting a zero-tolerance policy in schools, we can be certain that that particular student will not be able to influence other students. | 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. |
by adopting an austerity regime, the government can save money and pay off the national debt. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
by adopting atheism we can do away with religious argument on who is right or wrong. | 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. |
by adopting gender neutral language we can advance the cause of equality. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way. |
by adopting gender neutral language we can avoid embarrassing assumptions | We should adopt gender-neutral language | by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded |
by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded | We should adopt gender-neutral language | adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way. |
by adopting general-neutral language usage we send a clear message to children growing up that life is not segregated or determined by one's sex. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way. |
by adopting libertarianism individuals will have the most freedom to put themselves above others. | We should adopt libertarianism | libertarianism fosters a more equitable and efficient society for all |
by adopting such practice we can get rid of all the burdens associate with marriage like financial, legal and social obligations. | We should abandon marriage | marriage is a sacred bond that is highly regarded in various religions. |
by adopting zero tolerance policy the threat and action of punishment will discourage rule breaking. | We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools | Zero tolerance policies deter students from bullying and other violent behavior. |
by advancing cloning, scientists will have as many people as they want to use as test subjects and can find things to better enhance ours lives. | We should ban human cloning | cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. |
by allowing citizens to own guns, the chances of these weapons being stolen by criminals is increased, allowing guns to fall into the wrong hands would be disastrous | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done. |
by allowing parents to choose the sex of their baby, they can have exactly the amount of children they want, instead of possibly having multiple babies before getting the sex they wanted. | We should legalize sex selection | legalizing sex selection is a good option for people looking to have a specific sex of child. |
by allowing school prayer, you are forcing a religion on everyone and not giving them the freedom to choose. | We should prohibit school prayer | we should prohibit school prayer because there is supposed to be a separation between church and state and because it's not fair to promote one religion over another. |
by allowing the organ trade the poorest of society will resort to selling body parts just to survive which will harm them in the end. | We should legalize organ trade | organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people |
by allowing women in combat we are putting them at a higher risk than men because they are not as strong or fast in reacting therefore they are putting themselves and everyone around them in danger. | We should prohibit women in combat | women can and do play a vital role in military combat and should not be discriminated against. |
by choosing libertarianism we do away with the protections we receive from our government. there are also people that receive benefits to make their lives livable which they would lose under 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. |
by cloning humans we could provide more organs for sick people needing organs. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
by cloning humans we will perpetuate recessive and unwanted traits and lead to an overall weakening of the human race, making us more more prone to disaster | We should ban human cloning | cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. |
by copying something you can not get a pure copy. each copy that is made is worse then the other meaning that no one knows what can happen with cloning. | We should ban human cloning | cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. |
by creating safe spaces it is possible that people with the same dangerous views are put together. at it's worst this could lead to terrorism, | We should abolish safe spaces | safe spaces allow for people to voice concerns over discrimination and prejudice where they feel protected enough to have the confidence to speak freely. this is a great thing to combat discriminatory behavior. |
By criminalizing holocaust denial the state gives validity to claims that the Jews are causing problems and have power over the state, which results in the spread of anti-semitism. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | Holocaust denial propagates negative Jewish stereotypes and encourages Anti-Semitism. It must be stopped. |
by cutting social programs you would be hurting the people who rely on them, without subsidies the poor won't be able to contribute to the economy. that would have ripple effects | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime would help to get our country back on a solid financial footing. |
by cutting social programs you would save money. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
by cutting spending and raising taxes we might be able to return to a balanced budget and lower the national debt | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
by denying the holocaust a person is trivializing genocide. it encourages further discrimination and hate crimes. such actions should be criminal. | 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. |
by doing away with nuclear weapons, we can make the world safer from war and accidental explosions. | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
by downplaying the role of the individual collectivism can suppress ambition and ideas | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
by eliminating the circulation of arms we will reduce violence and prevent crimes | 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 |
by enacting an austerity regime, we can improve the long-term health of the economy by reducing the national debt. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
by ending mandatory retirement we can drastically reduce the state burden on welfare for retirees | We should end mandatory retirement | we should end mandatory retirement because it should be up to each individual what age they feel they are unable to work any longer |
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