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citizens are responsible for their government and have a duty to participate in their own democracy. democracy only works when all actively participate, without laws many people do not vote. | 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 . |
citizens have freedom to choose if they want to participate in the political process including abstaining from voting if they choose. forcing a person to vote dilutes the meaning of the process. | 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 . |
citizens have the right to choose where we want to eat so it is harmful to our health | We should ban fast food | fast food is a lucrative business and it is not right to attempt to take someone's livelihood away from them just because some people eat in an unhealthy way too often. |
Citizens should be allowed to defend themselves with lethal force in a life-or-death situation because the police are typically slow to respond to such situations. | 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 |
citizens should have the right to choose when to withdraw | 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 |
citizens should have the right to protect themselves anyway they see fit | We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms | people have the right to defend themselves and their property by keeping and bearing arms |
citizens who can not afford a defense must have the right to receive one from our government | The use of public defenders should be mandatory | public defenders should be mandatory because it will give both sides a fair trial |
citizens will suffer with a slowed economy and chances of recovery are slim. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime hurts the poorest in our society |
citizens would start doing whatever they wanted if this practice is adopted | We should adopt libertarianism | adopting libertarianism would increase our freedoms, ending governmental tyranny |
Claiming that women cannot make rational choices about their own bodies is demeaning and untrue. | Surrogacy should be banned | surrogacy should be banned as women are being paid to produce a baby and it is not regulated as stringently as it needs to be. |
cleaner air, possibly less accidents, easier for the disabled and others who may not be able to drive for medical or other reasons to get around. | We should stop the development of autonomous cars | autonomous cars reduce accidents and keep drunk, drugged and even sleepy drivers from getting behind the wheel. |
clear boundaries and expectations must be set to protect 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. |
clearly it must be forbidden, the lack of respect for national symbols should not be tolerated | 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. |
clearly these people are okay with following through committing a crime so might as well set them up to do so before someone gets hurt. | Entrapment should be legalized | through entrapment, people can be persuaded to commit crimes that may not have done otherwise. |
clergy should have the option to marry and have a family like everyone else | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because it represents a major barrier to men considering entering the priesthood |
clerical celibacy is not a divine command, sex is a natural instinct and being forced to suppress it brings more harm than good | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | celibacy is an unnatural state for humans and should be abandoned by the church and others. it leads to negative behaviors based on the attempt to suppress a normal human urge to procreate. |
climate change and overpopulation make the future of life on earth dubious. therefore, we should be exploring other options in case we need them down the line. | 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 |
Clones are a good way to have a spare organ supply and to study diseases | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
Cloning a human and using healthy stem cells could save lives. Also increase the population. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning an individual human is dangerous to the individuality of both original and clone. | 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. |
cloning can increase the availability of organ transplant materials. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning can mean cloning organs, not necessarily whole people, and cloned organs would save many lives as it would reduce rejection and save people who do not get a donor in time. | 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. |
cloning could allow an otherwise infertile person to create descendants. | 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. |
Cloning could benefit those that are unable to have a child, it could be used to clone great thinkers of our time like Einstein or other great people, It would advance science as well. | 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. |
cloning could help fight genetic disease by cloning healthy cells | 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. |
Cloning could lead to designer humans and we will lose the diversity of the human race | 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. |
cloning could prevent defective genes from being passed | 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. |
cloning human beings goes against nature with which we could have serious consequences in the future | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
cloning human cells could help accelerate the healing time of an injury. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning humans can allow us to advance science and medicine in ways which could save millions of lives by producing organs, stem cells, etc., for those in need. | 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. |
cloning humans could devalue human life as a perfected clone could be preferable to a naturally made human. | 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. |
cloning humans is a step in the direction of full control of a human population, so it needs to be banned completely and immediately. | 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. |
cloning humans is immoral and has potential large genetic abnormality risks. science does not know enough about genes to ensure they wont mutate into a catastrophic anomaly. | 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. |
cloning is a tool with incredible potential. banning it outright could be detrimental to science and prevent us from harnessing its true power. | 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. |
cloning is controversial and it is against religious ethics | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
Cloning is unethical and we have to ask if the clones are sentient do they have rights | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
Cloning may bring many useful benefits to society, notably for medical research. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning might allow us to reproduce body parts such as livers, hearts, etc to help save lives of those who are desparately ill. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning of humans is not only immoral but goes against many religions | We should ban human cloning | we should ban human cloning because it is against human nature |
cloning of organs can and will save many lives, people who need organ transplants could be saved by cloning organs for them rather than waiting for others to die, cloned limbs would also help disabled people. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning science can lead to many other technological and medical breakthroughs that we would not have come across otherwise. | We should ban human cloning | human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive |
cloning will help expand science to learn about genes and then use that knowledge to create humans that are resistant to diseases. | 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. |
cloning will restrict the gene pool, reduce genetic diversity and and encourage recessive traits, many of which lead to illness and abnormalities. | 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. |
cloning would have strict regulations on how to handle clones and ethical dilemmas. scientific advancements made while working towards cloning can advance the human race. | 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. |
close it now and stop terrorists from using it as a recruitment tool | 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. |
closing gitmo will only lead to more terrorists running free and thus jeopardizing our safety. | 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 |
Closing Guantanamo Bay could result in detainees being sent to supermax prisons where their conditions would be worse. | 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. |
closing guantanamo bay detection camp could allow extreme criminals to not receive just punishment and for us not to find out needed information through interrogation. | 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. |
closing guantanamo bay frees inmates who have been held without being charged with a crime, which is illegal in the us | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | guantanamo bay violates the due process outlined in the constitution |
closing guantanamo bay is not as easy as going in a shutting it down. there's lot of political road blocks and costs involved. | 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 |
closing guantanamo bay would release dangerous criminals into the world | 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. |
closing guantanamo is obligatory because they holding people there for years for nothing. how is that possible in our modern world? | We should close Guantanamo Bay detention camp | guantanamo bay detention camp needs to remain open for the safety of our country. |
Closing Guantanamo would embolden terrorists who would feel like it is a concession. | 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. |
closing the camp would be to release numerous terrorists who could go on to kill countless innocent people. also, the camp can cause terrorists pause knowing they may get sent there if caught | 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. |
closing the camp would lead to more humane pathways to justice on both sides. | 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. |
closing this camp would enable us to move on from a dark chapter in the history of human rights. | 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. |
Coalitions allow for more compromise and discourse and are only possible in a multiparty system. | We should adopt a multi-party system | a multi-party system allows all political parties to be represented for all people |
Coalitions can be unstable and cause the government to collapse. | We should adopt a multi-party system | multi-party coalitions are incredibily inefficient systems, and the decision making process is slowed dramatically. |
Coercing a person to commit a crime is unjust, unacceptable behavior. | Entrapment should be legalized | through entrapment, people can be persuaded to commit crimes that may not have done otherwise. |
coesmtic surgery is dangerous and elective. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | sometimes a cosmetic procedure is necessary in cases of disfigurement, and when this is addressed early, the chances of recovery and normalised existence are maximised. |
collectivism brings a larger social consciousness, where the good of the whole is worked towards over individual, selfish wants and desires. it can help to create a sense of cohesiveness in diverse socities. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism helps unite all people. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism encourages all members of a group to contribute to the community's well-being and in turn elevates the standard of living for everyone, eliminating disparity and resentment between unequal groups. |
collectivism hurts creativity and any new ideas and it slows down progress | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
collectivism in making decisions is not appropriate if it causes a few harm to ensure the safety of a large number. no one should be sacrificed to help others. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups |
collectivism aims to work toward what is good for all rather than a single person or group, this means a better society for everyone | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism allows for focused intervention for a specific issue using all tools and means necessary to fix a situation. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism allows for one group to be focused on resulting in greater improvement for one great issue, allowing for centralized focus to properly address an issue. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism allows for the group mentality and act to provide a better quality of life equal for the people in a collective government. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism allows people to work in the interest of the community or the greater good and works against social inequality. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism allows us to work together more effectively and should not be opposed. | 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. |
collectivism and the impingement of the the government results in people blaming others for their problems rather than looking for solutions themselves | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
collectivism appeals to our better instincts, it is worth aspiring to the betterment of society. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
Collectivism as a philosophy has historically been used to commit atrocities and silence political dissent against oppressive regimes, such as in the case of Stalin's USSR. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism inhibits personal expression and can foster censorship and fascism. |
collectivism assures that the weakest members of society have access to basic needs. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups |
collectivism bands people together to solve problems in their communities | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups |
collectivism benefits a society by everyone working together to make things better | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
collectivism benefits society because if everyone is helped, then everything is harmonious. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
collectivism brings people together | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism encourages all members of a group to contribute to the community's well-being and in turn elevates the standard of living for everyone, eliminating disparity and resentment between unequal groups. |
collectivism can achieve more than other forms of societal structure | We should oppose collectivism | Collectivist cultures take better care of society than individualistic cultures do. |
collectivism can achieve more that individuals alone | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally |
collectivism can be a dangerous political ideology | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism inhibits personal expression and can foster censorship and fascism. |
collectivism can be used to create dangerous political ideas | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism leads to a stagnant culture where new ideas are never formed and expressed |
collectivism can be useful for instance in a group of people they will all have different strengths and ideas and therefore are better at solving problems | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
collectivism can brain wash people it can take away a persons intrinsic values and beliefs | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism leads to a stagnant culture where new ideas are never formed and expressed |
collectivism can cause a tyranny of majority even if things are split 49% to 51% | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
collectivism can cause people to ignore important problems if it doesn't apply to certain groups | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
collectivism can destroy individualism and the feeling of self. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
collectivism can destroy individuality and can cause people to be singled out in a bad way. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism inhibits personal expression and can foster censorship and fascism. |
collectivism can erode personal freedoms in a way that is irreversible | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism inhibits personal expression and can foster censorship and fascism. |
collectivism can even out how people are treated in a society which could help poorer people get help to survive by getting the same assistance as everyone else. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
collectivism can help instill pride and patriotism in a country. | We should oppose collectivism | Collectivist cultures take better care of society than individualistic cultures do. |
collectivism can promote a society where everyone is equal, with nobody taking more than their fair share with equal opportunities for education, employment and health care, giving security to all members. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
collectivism can provide a helpful sense of public good, where personal differences are set aside for the common good of all. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism encourages all members of a group to contribute to the community's well-being and in turn elevates the standard of living for everyone, eliminating disparity and resentment between unequal groups. |
Collectivism causes some who do less to receive as much as those who do a lot, which is unfair. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism encourages laziness and lack of ambition by rewarding everyone equally |
collectivism causes suppression and intolerance | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism leads to a stagnant culture where new ideas are never formed and expressed |
collectivism chooses one group over the other, leaving those left out vulnerable. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
collectivism could encourage some people to not contribute to society. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
collectivism could put innocents in with those in the wrong | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
collectivism could quash the legitimate need to support certain groups more than others that are currently suffering from inequality due to years of discrimination | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. |
collectivism creates a negative impact of individuals losing all sense of self-worth and the ability for the individual to think on their own. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism is the tyranny of the majority, at least the most vocal majority. it goes against everything a free society stands for. it's the enemy of liberty. all voices need to be heard, not just the loudest. |
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