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we need to continue to fight urbanization because the cities are getting way too over populated in which the government can not fully support efficiently. | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we need to continue to import some items from other countries to keep costs down for consumers. | We should end the use of economic sanctions | economic sanctions are useful in deterring unacceptable behavior from other governments. |
we need to continue to support economic sanctions because other countries need to stop taking advantage of our country and enticing overseas capital adventurers to build their product at lessor wages. | 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 |
we need to continue to support economic sanctions for the good of our country so that we do not allow other countries to walk all over us and make ridiculous demands that only benefits them. | 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 |
we need to continue until there is peace in the middle east. | 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 |
we need to do away with intellectual property rights so it doesn't slow down innovation | We should abolish intellectual property rights | intellectual property rights should be abolished as it limits competitions and innovation. |
we need to do away with what there is so there are no accidents | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
we need to do whatever it takes to keep our citizens safe, and that includes getting rid of individuals that lead and encourage terrorist organizations. | We should ban targeted killing | targeted killing can possibly save millions of people if we are targeting those who mean to carry out dangerous plans against the rest of the world. |
we need to dump money into space exploration. we can't be behind the curve on this. it's our future at stake here. | We should subsidize space exploration | we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless. |
we need to empower minorities and have positions filled which relax the diverse society in which we live. | We should end affirmative action | there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance. |
we need to end affirmative action because other people that are not being praised within the groups may feel at a disadvantage and may become hostile. | We should end affirmative action | there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance. |
we need to end affirmative action because we are all suppose to be equal, therefore, there should not be a need for this law. | We should end affirmative action | there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance. |
we need to end the use of economic sanctions and start relying on americans to produce more goods. | 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 |
we need to end the use of economic sanctions because in the end both sides suffer due losses in income and creates hostility between countries. | 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 |
we need to end this because civilians are being made to suffer for something they are not complicit in. | 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 |
we need to explore space so we can find minerals that are getting depleted on our planet | We should subsidize space exploration | space exploration is a good adventure. our planet is in a future risk of extinct and we should best prepare our refuge in space exploration |
we need to feed a large population & factory farming helps ensure we can do that | We should ban factory farming | factory farming allows for greater food production to feed a growing population. |
we need to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because if a nuclear war starts then it will leave the earth uninhabitable and it would be the end of mankind. | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
we need to fight urbanization because people need to be close to areas they can find work. | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we need to find a new planet with global warming ends life on earth | We should subsidize space exploration | space exploration is a good adventure. our planet is in a future risk of extinct and we should best prepare our refuge in space exploration |
we need to find a new planet with resources before we use ours up, putting more into space exploration would help accomplish this. | We should subsidize space exploration | space will one day be an important resource so we need to further explore it. |
we need to find a place to house dangerous guantanamo inmates before we can close the camp. | 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. |
we need to find a way for the government to pay its debt | 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 |
we need to find minerals that are becoming scarce on our planet | We should subsidize space exploration | subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life |
we need to find other ways to detail with these situations | We should abolish safe spaces | Safe spaces at universities and colleges do not prepare its students for the post-graduate world, which means that they ultimately fail at their goal as an institution. |
we need to fix our system of voting, not make a new one | We should introduce compulsory voting | Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population. |
we need to force people into retirement to open up jobs for the younger generation. | We should end mandatory retirement | in today's society people are living to a greater age and we should not penalise those people who want to continue working by forcing them to retire. |
we need to free up jobs for people just entering the workforce | 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 |
we need to get a handle on unruly children before it is too late, teachers need the leverage of zero tolerance to ensure they can maintain control that they are currently losing | 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. |
we need to give a hand up to those who are historically marginalized. | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded. |
we need to give younger workers an opportunity. | 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. |
we need to halt development of autonomous cars as it will never work with the car population we have today. | We should stop the development of autonomous cars | autonomous cars could prevent traffic jams and accidents. |
we need to have land that is not urban to support nature | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we need to have many options open and adopting any one way of thinking is never a good idea. | We should adopt libertarianism | libertarianism is a preferable system because it gives people greater personal freedoms and encourages industry growth |
we need to have some measures in place to be able to help students. | Intelligence tests bring more harm than good | intelligence tests are essential because they ensure pupils receive the education that is right for them |
we need to have some untouched land for crops and nature | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we need to have the ability to kill or assassinate our perceived enemies. | We should ban targeted killing | we should ban targeted killing because it is unethical and creates more radical opposition |
we need to have the safest possible learning environment, as this enables students to perform at their best. | 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. |
we need to heavily reduce our government spending and the only way is through forcing an austerity regime | We should adopt an austerity regime | austerity regimes provide an avenue for the government to balance up financial deficits and save the country from economic collapse |
we need to introduce compulsory voting as everyone should vote so that we have a better balance and a more accurate outcome. | We should introduce compulsory voting | Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population. |
we need to keep guantanamo bay detention camp open as we need a place to keep the worst of the worst criminals and not place them in other countries where they could cause harm to others. | 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. |
we need to keep guns out of the hands of criminals by abolishing the right to keep and bear arms. | 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 |
we need to keep it open , where else will these people that are there go? | 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. |
we need to keep other kids safe in schools by enforcing a zero-tolerance policy in schools. we can't have drugs or weapons in our schools and give those kids a pass. | 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. |
we need to keep our country safe and protected | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
we need to keep our guns to protect us if there were to be another civil war. | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | escalating cases of mass shootings mean it is time for drastic change and we need to abolish the right to keep and bear arms. |
we need to keep supplies away from terrorists. | 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. |
we need to learn more about the universe so subsidizing space exploration will increase our knowledge. | We should subsidize space exploration | subsidizing space exploration would allow for valuable insight into technology that could be used in everyday life |
we need to leave things the way they are and the way they have been for many years. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
we need to leave urbanization as is at let rural areas expand so that we have enough crops to support the increasing number of humans. | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we need to let everyone know that it did happen and you can not deny it so that the severity of it is not lessened | 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. |
we need to limit executive compensation, to avoid the collapse of our capitalist world | We should limit executive compensation | the gap between rich and poor is so wide that there is a need to limit the top earners so we should limit executive compensation to begin to close this gap. |
we need to limit it because it could put someone in prison for something that is based on a personal opinion. | We should limit judicial activism | we should limit judicial activism because it takes the fairness out of our judicial system as decisions should never be subjective. |
we need to limit judicial activism. the law is written to be follow as stated. when you open this up for personal opinion it defeats the purpose of the law. | We should limit judicial activism | we should limit judicial activism because it takes the fairness out of our judicial system as decisions should never be subjective. |
we need to look out for each other in order for society to function in a healthy manner. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
we need to make it more accessible for the public to acquire education, as opposed to adding more barriers such as extreme student debt. | We should subsidize student loans | we should subsidize student loans so that more people have an opportunity to get a good education and better careers. this in turn will benefit the economy and all of society. |
we need to make sure that journalism keeps attracting the best people | We should subsidize journalism | We should subsidize journalism so that journalists can cover the most important issues, rather than only the most profitable ones. |
we need to pay special attention to those groups who have been treated unfairly throughout history. | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded. |
we need to perhaps have things remain the same until we are sure it is no longer needed. | 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 |
we need to prohibit school prayer, as not all people agree with it and it should not be forced on anyone | We should prohibit school prayer | We should prohibit school prayer as it is not relevant to many of the students within a school and therefore becomes a point of difference. |
we need to protect ourselves from repeat offenders who are never going to change | We should abolish the three-strikes laws | three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned. |
we need to protect the rights of copyright holders to safeguard the creative economy and should never open the market for rampant exploitation of recognisable content | 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. |
we need to provide people with the training they need to get jobs | 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 |
we need to quit spending money on guantanamo bay detention camp as it is a very expensive prison to tax payers. | 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. |
we need to remember we are talking about children not criminals, this policy is far too harsh and unnecessary. let children be children. | We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools | we cannot continue to risk the lives of our children and a zero-tolerance policy is a step in the right direction toward solving this horrific problem. |
we need to remove this blockade to end the stand off and get aid to the needy | 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 |
we need to set an example for the rest of the world by ending this practice of torture and war criminality. | 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. |
we need to set an example, therefore a zero-tolerance policy is the right model for us | We should adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools | we cannot continue to risk the lives of our children and a zero-tolerance policy is a step in the right direction toward solving this horrific problem. |
we need to spend money on people who are already alive and need help before we create new ones | 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. |
we need to spend the money on more important things like health, shelter and food for everyone | We should subsidize space exploration | space exploration is a waste of public funds when people are suffering from food poverty and lack of housing. |
we need to stop all the shootings that are happening and abolishing the right to keep and bear arms is a good start | 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. |
we need to stop changing everything to conform to the few people who are offended. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | if everything was spoken about gender neutrally then no one would be offended. |
we need to stop creating and hoarding weapons that can potentially destroy the entire planet | We should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons | we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because is fundamental for world peace |
we need to stop human cloning because it cheapens life when we could just clone another one of you | 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. |
we need to stop spending and getting into more debt that undermines any potential growth of the economy | 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 |
we need to strike down the three-strikes law as it makes no sense to throw someone in jail if one would get 3 offenses over a 50, 60, 70 year or more period. | We should abolish the three-strikes laws | we should abolish the three-strikes laws because this causes inconsistencies in sentences and assumes that the prior convictions were rightfully handed down. |
we need to subsidize embryonic stem cell research because of the promise of huge breakthroughs for modern medicine. | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | embryonic stem cell research has the potential to help cure some of the most devastating diseases |
we need to subsidize journalism so that it continues to draw in good people | We should subsidize journalism | We should subsidize journalism so that journalists can cover the most important issues, rather than only the most profitable ones. |
we need to subsidize space exploration because there are so many mysteries of the universe that need to be explored for the betterment of mankind. | We should subsidize space exploration | we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless. |
we need to subsidize space exploration in order to find an inhabitable planet we can live on when we finally destroy the one we live on now.supply housing for | We should subsidize space exploration | we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless. |
we need to subsidize space exploration so we can find somewhere for the human race to go when we finally get done destroying our planet. | We should subsidize space exploration | we should not subsidize space exploration because the money spent could be put to better use such as hunger and finding homes for our homeless. |
we need to support homeschooling as not all children have the same learning style and may suffer if they are not offered an alternative way to learn. | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning |
we need to support price parades because everyone has the right to celebrate their cultures and diversities. | We should cancel pride parades | pride parades enable people that are lgbtq to express themselves and come together in a safe environment. |
we need to support urbanization to support 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. |
we need to support vocational education because it may be the only chance people that live in poverty can get through education and manage to make a good job from themselves. | We should subsidize vocational education | we need to support vocational education because it may be the only chance people that live in poverty can get through education and manage to make a good job from themselves. |
we need to take care of things as they come up even if it means having a deficit | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
we need to take control of criminals and hold them responsible for their actions. | We should abolish the three-strikes laws | the three-strikes laws have resulted in our prisons being overcrowded with non-violent offenders |
we need to teach our children that we are all perfect in our own ways and don't need to change that with surgery | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because children tend to change their minds about things and they might regret having it when they get older |
we need to whale for scientific purposes | We should ban whaling | we need to ban whaling to stop the senseless killing of these creatures before they become extinct. |
we need to worry about our troops out there representing us, not a private company. | We should ban private military companies | private military companies are wrong and should be banned immediately. they are being paid to create war, not to help prevent it. |
we need urbanization to bring in more money to our 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. |
we never subsidized stay at home moms. | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads | We should not subsidize stay at home dads since women have never been subsidized to stay home with their children. It's up to the couple to decide if they can afford to have a parent stay home. |
we never subsidized stay-at-home mom's why would we do this? | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads | We should not subsidize stay at home dads since women have never been subsidized to stay home with their children. It's up to the couple to decide if they can afford to have a parent stay home. |
we ought not abolish the olympic games because they provide an international gathering every four years that increases global harmony and provides exciting competition for the world to watch | We should abolish the Olympic Games | The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished. |
we ought not ban human cloning because think of how many scientific advancements could take place if they had clones to work with | 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. |
we ought to abolish intellectual property rights to favor education and to help people learning even if they have not too much money to invest | We should abolish intellectual property rights | intellectual property rights do not allow poor people to access valuable resources, knowledge should be free for everyone |
we ought to be supporting individual thoughts and ideas | We should oppose collectivism | people should oppose collectivism because it doesn't allow for individual freedom of choice and stunts individual growth. |
we ought to let children learn their own self expression, style and individuality. school is for learning and developing, not training regimented soldiers | 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. |
we ought to subsidize journalism to get young people interested in the field | We should subsidize journalism | Subsidizing journalism would take money away from other, more needy sectors of society. |
we pay billions in tax so the money should be spent on the country | We should adopt an austerity regime | austerity will only make the financial crisis worsen, and we need government spending to kickstart the economy. |
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