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we shouldn't ban telemarketing because it is a useful way to make sales and it isn't overly abusive to people | We should ban telemarketing | banning telemarketing would be a breach of people's right to freedom of speech |
we shouldn't ban telemarketing because it would leave thousands of people without jobs | We should ban telemarketing | banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology as people have the right to believe in what they want | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology as people have the right to believe what they choose | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because banning a religion goes against the constitution | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because it goes against the right of freedom of religion | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because it is a way to study the nature of life | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because the religion rigths | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because there is freedom of religion. some people that join are spiritually awakened and it helps them understand life. | 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. |
we shouldn't ban the olympics because it brings everyone from around the world together in one event | 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 shouldn't ban the use of child actors as it builds skills and teaches them how to listen to instructions | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors as who else would play the children in movies or tv shows? | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors because is omprtante in thier profesional fomation | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors because it allows the kids to pursue a career early in their life | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors because it is a way for children to find a career early in their life | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors because it lets kids follow their dream of acting early on and can lead to an early retirement | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
We shouldn't ban the use of child actors because many stories require the use of them and having adults playing those roles would look ridiculous. | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban the use of child actors. i think this role can be good for children, it opens up career doors, and who would fill all the roles that need a child not an adult.. | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
we shouldn't ban whaling as long as it is sustainable because whale tastes delicious and many cultures rely it on where they live for food. what's the harm? | We should ban whaling | We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because it can help people keep up with their traditions | We should ban whaling | We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because it is a tradition for many cultures | We should ban whaling | whaling should be banned because we are hunting the whale population to extinction. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because it is so important to many cultures. as long as the whales are sustainably harvested, what is the issue? | We should ban whaling | We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because people living in poverty filled countries rely on whaling as there only source of food. | We should ban whaling | We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because the practice has been around for centuries and provides society with usable products. | We should ban whaling | We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall. |
we shouldn't ban whaling because whales are the food of the oceans for all the other species | We should ban whaling | whaling should be banned because we are hunting the whale population to extinction. |
we shouldn't be afraid to develop cars autonomously. there are tremendous benefits to safety and productivity due to people not having to drive. | We should stop the development of autonomous cars | autonomous cars are dangerous and shouldn't be allowed. we all know technology fails often, and allowing someone to put their life (and the lives of those around them) in jeopardy is not necessary in this way. |
we shouldn't be encouraging minors that cosmetic surgery is the answer to insecurities they have. this can lead to more mental health issues. | 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. |
We shouldn't be spending tax dollars to help with in home care for dads or anybody. They had the child and it's their responsibility to financially care for that child. Not the government. | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads so that they can have the same opportunity to bond with their child as the mother. |
we shouldn't because a person should be able to secretly go to a place where they feel safe. | We should abolish safe spaces | safe spaces are necessary to those who have nowhere to go and feel isolated or feel they could be harmed. we need to protect people and not leave them to fend for themselves and possibly be harmed. |
we shouldn't because computers can do things better than most people. | We should ban algorithmic trading | algorithmic trading should be banned because it makes investors really reliant on technology and the systems that it deploys |
we shouldn't because everyone has the right to free speech and a judge has had years of training so if they think someone is guilty then they usually are. | 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 shouldn't because i think there would be more arguments and less would get done. | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
we shouldn't because it should be up to the person to decide when they don't want to work anymore. | 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 shouldn't because it will dangerous profession and it shouldn't be encouraged. | We should legalize prostitution | prostitution should be legalized as it provides a service and reduces rape and sex crimes |
we shouldn't because normal people contribute and that information could be misleading or false. | We should subsidize Wikipedia | government subsidies open the door to government control, this would potentially ruin the impartiality of wikipedia |
we shouldnt because people might just vote for anyone if they have no interest in politics and could sway the vote. | We should introduce compulsory voting | voting is a matter of choice and should not be forced. |
we shouldn't because some people do things that make them should be judged. | We should end racial profiling | racial profiling shouldn't be banned because it offers the potential of stopping a crime |
we shouldn't because some people need intervention to make decisions. | 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. |
we shouldn't because sometimes people get in a bind and need some extra money to get them by. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans should not be banned because they do help people receive money that they desperately need. |
we shouldn't because sometimes people harvest them for money illegally. | We should legalize organ trade | we should legalize organ trade because it will lower the risk of selling on the black market and can help those in need |
we shouldn't because that should be decided naturally. | We should legalize sex selection | we should legalize sex selection because it should be up to people to make that choice. freedom of choice is vital in democracies and should be protected where possible. |
we shouldn't because the child might not get a chance to bond with their mother at the most important stage of their lives | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads | We should subsidize stay-at-home dads so that they can have the same opportunity to bond with their child as the mother. |
we shouldn't because the information that is added can be added by anyone and it could spread false information around. | We should subsidize Wikipedia | government subsidies open the door to government control, this would potentially ruin the impartiality of wikipedia |
we shouldnt because these people are the face of the company and need to keep up appearances for the media. | We should limit executive compensation | executives have been appointed or promoted to that position through hard work and deserve to be compensated for such |
we shouldnt because they are helping animals that might be going extinct to help breed. | We should abolish zoos | zoos do so much for the conservation of animals and species that are at risk of being extinct and they should not be abolished. |
we shouldn't cancel pride parades because the lesbian gay and trans communities need a yearly event to be able to celebrate their groups. it is a sign of unity. | We should cancel pride parades | pride parades should be allowed to continue as it allows people to celebrate diversity among human beings. |
we shouldn't cancel pride parades, they have a right to celebrate, then we will have to cancel football win parades and olympic win parades too | We should cancel pride parades | pride parades should be allowed to continue as it allows people to celebrate diversity among human beings. |
we shouldn't change the way we talk just to satisfy a sensitive group of people. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | if everything was spoken about gender neutrally then no one would be offended. |
we shouldn't close guantanamo bay detection camp because the prisoners may be dangerous to the public or themselves | 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 shouldn't close guantanamo bay detection camp for national security | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | we should close guantanamo bay detection camp as there have been numerous stories from inmates of inhumane conditions, ill treatment and torture. |
we shouldn't close guantanamo bay detection camp for peace of world | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | we should close guantanamo bay detection camp as there have been numerous stories from inmates of inhumane conditions, ill treatment and torture. |
we shouldn't close guantanamo bay detection camp for reason of national security | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | we should close guantanamo bay detection camp as there have been numerous stories from inmates of inhumane conditions, ill treatment and torture. |
we shouldn't close guatanamo bay detection camp because there is no where else to keep these terrorists. it seems to be working fine so why make a change? | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | we should close guantanamo bay detection camp as there have been numerous stories from inmates of inhumane conditions, ill treatment and torture. |
we shouldn't completely abolish the right to keep and bear arms. every human being should have the right to defend themselves from enemies foreign and domestic. | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | the right to bear and keep arms should be abolished as it is outdated in this age where we are no longer hunting for food or in the age of the pioneers |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because individuals need to be praised if they have done a good job, to continue doing well. | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because it helps spread the idea of diversity | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because it is necessary to help those who need it the most. the people who are at the bottom will never rise to the top if they cannot get help. it's not their fault. | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because it reconfirms the good things about a person and their abilities | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded. |
we shouldn't end affirmative action because racism still exists. if minorities ever have a fair chance at getting ahead we must right the wrongs of our forefathers and give them oppotunied to better themselves. | We should end affirmative action | affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace |
we shouldn't end affirmative action yet because it is still necessary to provide more opportunities to those that were not provided them over the last couple hundred years. | We should end affirmative action | there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance. |
we shouldn't end it because all sorts of illegal things can come into the country. | 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 shouldnt end it because in london the majority of stabbings are done by a certain demographic, so if police can pull over and stop people that fall into that category, they may be able to save a life. | We should end racial profiling | racial profiling is stigmatising ethnic groups and making them less willing to engage with the police when their help is most needed. |
we shouldn't end mandatory retirement because it forces elderly people out of work and they might not have enough money saved to survive for the rest of their lives | 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 shouldn't end mandatory retirement because it makes way for the younger generation to take their place in the career world with a fresh view | 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 shouldn't end mandatory retirement for a few reasons. one, when employees get older they tend to be slower and make mistakes. two, they are taking up spots that block young workers from starting their career | 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 shouldn't end mandatory retirement it helps the younger generations more likely to find jobs | 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 shouldn't end racial profiling because it can help predetermine which races are more likely to commit certain crimes so those races could be watched more closely to stop crimes before they happen | We should end racial profiling | racial profiling shouldn't be banned because it offers the potential of stopping a crime |
we shouldn't end racial profiling because it could tie in with certain aspects of evidence that is effective | We should end racial profiling | Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law. |
we shouldn't end racial profiling because it is a way to stop criminals before they commit crimes | We should end racial profiling | Racial profiling legitimizes and encourages racism in our society. |
we shouldn't end the use of economic sanctions because it will be more effective | 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 shouldn't end the use of racial profiling because police can make the world safer by using crime statistics to make inferences. for security, we need to use every ploy we can to stop attacks. | We should end racial profiling | racial profiling shouldn't be banned because it offers the potential of stopping a crime |
we shouldn't end this because people might think they have no choice to work because of money and end up killing themselves. | 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 shouldn't fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because it lead to more power for the country and lowers the chance of a nuclear war | 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 shouldn't fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons because they have appeared to be effective at ending certain conflicts, that may not have been resolved otherwise | 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 shouldn't fight for the absolution of nuclear weapons because the smaller countries that have nuclear weapons use them as leverage so that they don't get attacked. without it, they would get bullied. | 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 shouldn't fight it because the world has changed and it will be convenient to have everything to hand and close by. | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we shouldn't fight to get rid of nuclear weapons. they provide a deterrent to serious conflict because even the smaller countries who have nuclear weapons pose a threat | 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 shouldn't fight urbanization because cities are a more economical way of living. it reduces pollution by having less people driving cars and it uses less natural resources by building livings places upright | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we shouldn't fight urbanization because its the future of humanity. we have a population problem that couldn't be fixed without urbanization. it allows us to house people in big tall buildings which saves space | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we shouldn't fight urbanization because the world would look horrible | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
we shouldn't get rid of the olympics because it unites countries and gives everyone something in common. | 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 shouldn't give money to a site where anyone can edit articles to give false information. | We should subsidize Wikipedia | If Wikipedia were subsidized it would be less objective by being accountable to a single funding source. |
we shouldn't have the power to force people to stop working, sometimes their job is their absolute passion in life | 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 shouldn't have to adopt a gender neutral language, i think people should just understand that people speak languages in different ways and they should be acceptable of that. | 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. |
we shouldn't have to change the british language to conform to others' needs | We should adopt gender-neutral language | by adopting gender-neutral language there will be more equality and nobody will feel offended or excluded |
we shouldn't introduce compulsory voting because it isnt fair to force people to vote if they don't want. a vote essentially supports a politician's future actions. some people may not like either candidate | We should introduce compulsory voting | compulsory voting is not a democratic choice, for people should always be allowed to express their dissent by abstaining from voting . |
we shouldn't introduce compulsory voting because not everyone cares for politics | We should introduce compulsory voting | voting is a matter of choice and should not be forced. |
we shouldn't keep paying for research that might not even be helpful in the end. | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because it is necessary for the betterment of the human race. we may find cures for aging, diseases, or create new stronger genes. |
we shouldn't kill anyone no matter who they are | We should ban targeted killing | targeted killing should be unlawful as everyone is entitled to a fair impartial trial. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis as it could introduce more drugs to the user | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis as it could lead to an addiction of other, more addictive drugs which could then lead to turning to crime as a way of getting hold of those drugs | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it could potentially lead to increases in addictions to other drugs that are far more dangerous than cannabis | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it has been proven to increase the likelihood of mental illnesses such as depression | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it is a gateway drug to things much worse like crack | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it is causes mental issues | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it might get children addicted at a younger age if it's easier to acquire | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it will make the younger crowd think drugs aren't as bad as they are told and could lead them to experimenting with other drugs and creating a drug addiction | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because then it will be easier to get and i think dealers will get it easier and then try to resell it for more. | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldnt legalize cannabis like any drug its addictive and can be abused and affect the senses | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is known to lead to dependency as well as further drug seeking behaviors and should not be legalized. |
we shouldn't legalize organ trade because is horror for familiys | We should legalize organ trade | organ trading is dangerous because it can result in harm to vulnerable people |
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