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working together is always better than alone. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism should not be opposed as it leads to a greater sense of group identity with the more vulnerable in society being protected. |
working with the missionaries is a fulfilling experience and connects you further with the church | We should ban missionary work | missionary work can provide much needed resources to impoverished regions who would otherwise get no help, thus saving lives of vulnerable groups. |
worldwide several scientific key players and organizations have condemned the practice of homeopathy as absurd and irresponsible | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine. |
worrying about how you look and worry about peer pressure when it comes to clothes isn't so important when everyone is dressed the same | We should abandon the use of school uniform | uniforms remove some types of peer pressure surrounding students' appearance. |
would decrease productivity and may lead to more instances of impaired driving | We should legalize cannabis | there are many arguments, including it will save money as enforcement of current laws costs an estimated $8 billion a year in the u.s. alone and will cut down on a lot of crime |
would eliminate all of the deaths cause by mass shootings. | 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 |
would eliminate religious persecute and stop some hate crimes. | We should adopt atheism | We should adopt atheism because history has shown that the majority of wars and human divisiveness is due to religious differences. |
would encourage people to work together to develop new products and ideas | 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. |
would ensure that everyone had the same defense | The use of public defenders should be mandatory | having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense |
would help eliminate overcrowding in prisons. | We should legalize cannabis | legalizing cannabis as far as health is concerned can be beneficial since many of these substances are used as treatments for certain diseases |
would help students in the long runs because it would stop the predatory lenders that currently target college students | We should subsidize student loans | student loans is a help for those who do not have resources |
would help the company and website grow, | We should subsidize Wikipedia | Subsidizing Wikipedia will help it develop and improve, which will improve the quality of education- since many students use Wikipedia as a learning tool |
would increase the number of repeat offenders. | We should abolish the three-strikes laws | the three-strikes laws have resulted in our prisons being overcrowded with non-violent offenders |
would increase the use and purchase of goods and services produced in the united states. | 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 |
would increase violence against women ans children. | We should legalize prostitution | Legalizing prostitution would help fight against organized crime. |
would increase voter turnout. guarantees that everyone has a say. | We should introduce compulsory voting | compulsory voting ensures that the winner is truly representative of the entire population. |
would lead to a decrease in morals and ethics | We should adopt atheism | We should adopt atheism because history has shown that the majority of wars and human divisiveness is due to religious differences. |
yes ban it, if i wanted to buy something i would know where to look for it without being bothered with constant calls | We should ban telemarketing | banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers. |
yes i think that the use of public defenders should be mandatory because s necesary for defense | The use of public defenders should be mandatory | having a system where public defenders are mandatory would make it fairer because all defendants would have the same level of defense |
yes i think that we should adopt a multi-party system for our democarvy | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
yes i think that we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because in not fot them | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to decide what they want |
yes is very important that foster care brings more harm than good | Foster care brings more harm than good | While the foster system is imperfect, it provides more good than harm because many children need a place to live in between permanent living situations, and would otherwise have to remain in their current unsafe homes. |
yes is very important that we should stop the development of autonomous cars | 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. |
yes it should be ended, it doesn't serve any good for anyone and then there could be peace | 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 |
yes people are frightened by such useless questions | Intelligence tests bring more harm than good | Intelligence tests bring more harm than good as they reinforce a feeling of superiority in certain people who may lack other abilities in life. |
yes we should ban it, children do not need any more things to feel like they must live up to. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to decide what they want |
yes we should because it gives political freedom to the people running for the job | We should adopt a multi-party system | we should adopt a multi-party system so that we have more viewpoints to solve problems. |
yes we should. the national debt has gotten out of control and there must be a way to hit the re-set button so the chances for prosperity can exist equally for all. | 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 |
yes, anything we can do to support embryonic stem cell research is appropriate. if subsidizing it helps continue the research, i am all for it. | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | embryonic stem cell research could potentially save millions of lives and needs as much support as it can get. |
yes, as long as the person agrees and is not required | We should adopt atheism | we should not adopt atheism because people have a right to believe what ever they want |
Yes, because it is murder practically and this is considered a crime | Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence | Assisted suicide is a criminal offence as it centers on the intentional death of a human being. |
yes, blockade of the gaza strip should be ended for security and peace of israel | 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 |
yes, flatly. apart from the ethical aspects, human cloning would only open the inequality gap that exists in the world. | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
yes, homeschooling should be banned for our well | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling should not be banned because in some circumstances for example children living in remote locations it is the only way a child can receive an education |
yes, human cloning is crazy, it only brings problems for humanity | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
yes, i ithink that we should end racial profiling because is important for unity of perople | We should end racial profiling | Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law. |
yes, i think it could be a good thing | 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. |
yes, i think that we should adopt an austerity regime for security conditions | 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 |
yes, i think that we should ban human cloning for peace and helathy | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
yes, i think that we should introduce compulsory voting because civil and democratic people | 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 . |
yes, i think that we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research because envelope for humanity and natal control | 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. |
yes, i think we should all have equality and the same rights for all | We should end racial profiling | Racial profiling is unconstitutional. It goes against basic core principles of justice and equal protection under the law. |
yes, it should be legalized, polygamy is a valid lifestyle, plus there are more women than men in this world | 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. |
yes, it's a religious practice and should not be in schools | 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. |
yes, missionary work should be banned. those who take part in it are usually attempting to force their beliefs down the throats of others. people should be left on their own to decide for themselves. | We should ban missionary work | missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of |
yes, since we are human and have the right to express our ideas | Entrapment should be legalized | entrapment should be legalized as enables the police to capture criminals |
yes, this should be a criminal offense. it is historically proven that the holocaust happened, so any attempt to deny it is being done simply to be hurtful towards others and shouldn't be ignored. | 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. |
yes, we are too far in debt with no way to pay back even the interest that debt is incurring, without borrowing more money. | 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 |
yes, we should adopt an austerity regime because the debt is becoming too high in this country. we are in a hole so deep, a small tax raise will not be enough. we need to eliminate our national 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 |
yes, we should do that, it would be the best | We should subsidize Wikipedia | wikipedia provides so much information to the world that it is time we subsidize it. |
yes, we should end the use of economic sanctions forpeace | 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 |
yes, we should introduce compulsory voting fot democracy | 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 . |
yes, we should subsidize vocational education because is import for yong people | 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. |
yes, we should, because anything else simply offends holocaust survivors. | 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. |
yes, wikipedia is a source of help for many young people | We should subsidize Wikipedia | wikipedia is a valuable resource used by many around the world. it is an important source of knowledge that should be subsidized to ensure it remains free for all to use. |
yes, you need to make workers aware of what they can really spend, no borrowing | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans should be prohibited because there are no loan guarantees and they lead to usury by those who carry it out |
yes, you should have more support for the students, and a financial help is a lot of help | We should subsidize student loans | student loans is a help for those who do not have resources |
yes, you should have to work your way to the top not have it handed to you. | We should end affirmative action | merit alone should be the deciding factor in whether a person is given a career opportunity, and affirmative action is a form of discrimination. |
yes,we should subsidize embryonic stem cell research for best envelope of country | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | embryonic stem cell research could potentially save millions of lives and needs as much support as it can get. |
yes. we should adopt gender-neutral language becuase is recomendable | 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. |
you are destroying an embryo which goes against morals | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | the ethical concerns of using embryonic cells is too big a barrier to surpass, we should not subsidize anything with public money that isn't acceptable ethically to the people paying for it |
you are either a man or a woman there is nothing else and people need to face the facts or get help for their mental disorders. | We should adopt gender-neutral language | if everything was spoken about gender neutrally then no one would be offended. |
you are killing babies just to experiment on them. | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | the ethical concerns of using embryonic cells is too big a barrier to surpass, we should not subsidize anything with public money that isn't acceptable ethically to the people paying for it |
you can get all you need on the internet now | We should abandon television | television is an effective means of communicating urgent news and weather reports to the masses in a timely manner |
You can legalize marijuana but not allow its use around children for smoke, unlike drink, goes everywhere. | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis ie marijuana has been a recreational drug for centuries. it has not caused harm to those using it. adults should be able to use it just as they can drink alcohol |
you can more easily obtain financing for your business | We should abolish intellectual property rights | we should abolish this because it could give someone a monopoly in the certain inductural sector and give them the unfair chance. |
you can not be a good person without a foundation | We should adopt atheism | atheism doesn't hold people accountable for their actions as it does not instill fear that a higher power is always watching |
you can not force a religion or lack there of on someone | 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. |
you can not force people to vote, it is a constitutional right but it is also a right that is in everyone to fulfill it | 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 . |
you can not tell a person how they should or should not believe and making holocaust denial a criminal offense is an unnecessary intrusion. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | Holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it is better to let bad ideas be outcompeted by good ideas than to let them fester and grow out of sight like a cancer. |
you can only give someone so many chances. if they have not learnt by the third time it is unlikely they will learn at all. | We should abolish the three-strikes laws | three-strikes laws are effective in deterring repeat offenses and should not be abandoned. |
you can require voting but you can't force people to educate themselves about the candidates and issues | We should introduce compulsory voting | each person has the right to decide if they want to vote or not. forcing people to do something is the exact opposite of what this country is supposed to be about. |
you can watch everything you want on the internet these days. | We should abandon television | television is entertaining and educational both. it provides a window on the world, access to things we would never see otherwise. |
you can’t govern what an individual chooses to eat | We should ban fast food | fast food is one of the causes of the worlds obesity crisis and should be banned |
you cannot ban fast food, this is america and we have rights | We should ban fast food | fast food provides minimal nutrition and is addictive with no health benefits so should be banned to preserve the health of the population. |
You cannot ban missionary work in any country that respects religious freedom for to some reaching out to others is part of their religion. | We should ban missionary work | missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of |
you cannot decide what a jury decides even if it is not based on the laws. | We should limit judicial activism | judges should be neutral and fact-driven when deciding a case, not basing their verdict on their personal beliefs. |
you cannot enforce such a requirement. some people just don't care about politics and you can't force them to do so. | We should introduce compulsory voting | Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population. |
you cannot force people to do things | We should introduce compulsory voting | each person has the right to decide if they want to vote or not. forcing people to do something is the exact opposite of what this country is supposed to be about. |
you cannot force someone out of denial. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | denying the holocaust is deeply offensive to survivors and their family and should not be allowed. |
you cannot legally punish people for their opinions | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech. |
you cannot police what people do and what people don't believe - additionally, suppressing information often only serves to bolster its credibilty. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | Making Holocaust denial a criminal offense will force deniers underground, and their activity will be hard to monitor. |
you cannot push another country just because you don't approve of their behaviors | We should end the use of economic sanctions | economic sanctions can be very effective in bringing about social change |
you cannot stake claim to a thought | We should abolish intellectual property rights | intellectual property is just as valid as a property that is concrete. its creator deserves to control these rights. |
you cannot stop kids from praying. even if you tell them not to, they're gonna pray. just let it go. | We should prohibit school prayer | school prayers are outdated in a modern society, religion is a private matter someone should practice at home |
you cannot use public money to advance research that some consider immoral | We should subsidize embryonic stem cell research | the ethical concerns of using embryonic cells is too big a barrier to surpass, we should not subsidize anything with public money that isn't acceptable ethically to the people paying for it |
you can't ban flag burning because freedom of speech allows us to burn a flag | 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. |
you cant ban someone from missionary work because then thats not supporting their religious beliefs | We should ban missionary work | missionary work should be banned as it can be abused and vulnerable people can be taken advantage of |
you can't force people to talk a certain way, that evolves naturally | 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. |
you can't force someone to vote,what if they don't like either party, not voting is them expressing this. | 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 . |
you can't infringe on someone's freedom of speech, even if they are lying. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech. |
you can't just do whatever you want, whenever you want. | We should adopt libertarianism | Libertarianism is just a stop on the way to tyranny; too much freedom allows the majority to overrun minorities. |
You can't legalize marijuana until you find a way to do test for it on auto drivers. | We should legalize cannabis | Legalizing marijuana would end the costly enforcement of marijuana laws and free up police resources which could focus on more serious crimes. |
You can't outlaw thought or opinion without the risk of others coming to outlaw anything and everything else. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | The right to free speech is a fundamental right and must be upheld, no matter how distasteful the speech. |
you can't stop progress. there are millions of people in the world that need more space. stopping progress just to appease some tree huggers accomplishes nothing. | We should fight urbanization | we should fight urbanization because it has adverse effects on human health for example due to increased air pollution |
You can't take it back. The death penalty is irreversible | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country |
you can't tell the difference between a scammer and a telemarketer anymore. | We should ban telemarketing | telemarketing takes advantage of people who are not always capable of making reasoned choices and their selling cannot be properly regulated due tot he private nature of their business. |
you can't trust the government to run anything and they will waste the taxpayer money | We should adopt an austerity regime | we should not adopt an austerity regime because the burden falls most on those least able to cope who are dependent on services provided by the state |
you cant trust the government with more tax dollars | We should adopt an austerity regime | austerity will only make the financial crisis worsen, and we need government spending to kickstart the economy. |
You do not become unqualified for a job simply because you reach retirement age. | 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. |
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