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flag burning should be considered free speech or freedom of expression, so it should be allowed. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
flag burning should be illegal everywhere | 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. |
flag burning should be prohibited because it can antagonize people in our country who take the flag and it's meaning seriously | 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. |
flag burning should be prohibited because it is a desecration of the flag and should be illegal | 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. |
flag burning should be prohibited because it is a disrespect to the citizens of the regions it represents | 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. |
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. | 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. |
flag burning should be prohibited because the flag is an important symbol of our country and it's a disgrace to those that have fought and died for it. | We should prohibit flag burning | we should not prohibit flag burning because freedom of speech is one of the defining rights of the american citizens. |
flag burning should be prohibited because the flag represents freedom. you should not be allowed to destroy an american icon. | 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. |
flag burning should not be allowed as it causes civil unrest | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flag burning should not be banned because everyone has a right to the freedom to express their political views. | 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. |
flag burning should not be prohibited as it is an individuals right to protest and to make this a crime will be costly and difficult to prove., | 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. |
flag burning should not be prohibited because it is unconstitutional and violates our freedom of speech | 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. |
flag burning should not be prohibited. unleashing our anger through the burning of flags without destroying properties should be permissible | 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. |
flag burning shouldn't be prohibit flag burning because it limits freedom of speech | 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. |
flag burning shouldn't be prohibited because it allows people to demonstrate their own freedom of speech in a way | 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. |
flag burning shows a deep disrepect for the country | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flag burning shows that you don't support your country | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flag burning, while not a good thing, should still be protected under our granted freedoms in this country since it doesn't cause harm to another person. | 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. |
flag burning, while the majority hate it, is a simple way of protesting that is not physically hurting anyone. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flags are essentially just a glorilized piece of fabric. a person should have the right to burn a flag as long as they own it. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flags are only representations used for identifying countries and while the burning of flags may be deemed offensive, the act is not an attack on any person and is within the rights of a free person | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
flags are powerful symbols of national identity and burning them is a symbolic act of aggression against the people identifying with the banner. as it can be an incitement to violence, it should not be allowed | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
Flags are strong symbology that get the point across more effectively then words, thus flag burning is a unique form of freedom of speech from letter writing or other forms of protest. | We should prohibit flag burning | flag burning is an expression of freedom of speech to which people have a right in a democratic country |
for a child to live in a foster home must be better than alternatives. they have a chance of a loving home and even adoption. | 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. |
For a company, social media platforms are a great way to keep in touch with their customer base and showcase new products. | Social media brings more harm than good | social media unites people from all over the world and gives people the opportunity to learn more about people and places all over the planet. |
For a growing number of victims of violence, the thought of honoring our loved ones by killing another human being is not only counter-intuitive, but abhorrent | We should abolish capital punishment | too many people have been executed with false or inadequate evidence of guilt, or because they have mental health issues. |
for a parent to basically sell their child out as labor for their own purposes is wrong. children should be allowed to grow up in a normal environment. | We should ban the use of child actors | Children should be allowed to grow up at their own pace, child actors have an abnormal upbringing and are exposed to things at an early age which makes it difficult for them to then lead a normal life. |
For centuries people have tried to control what sex the baby will be - even the Talmud discusses the issue; there is nothing wrong with sex selection. | We should legalize sex selection | Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination. |
for couples unable to conceive this is a life line | Surrogacy should be banned | surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent. |
For crimes like money laundering, stealing, and embezzlement, entrapment should be legal. | Entrapment should be legalized | entrapment should be legalized because sometimes this tactic is the only way to apprehend repeat offenders. |
for it may encourage more of those on low income to apply to study at university. | We should subsidize student loans | student loans is a help for those who do not have resources |
for longer term economic benefits, short term sacrifices are necessary to dig the country out of debt, and an austerity regime is the only way to achieve this. | We should adopt an austerity regime | an austerity regime helps to balance the nation's budget and reduce national debt. |
for many children learn letters and numbers from television and good moral life lessons. also many children learn basic english from television | 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. |
for many elderly their only source of company and entertainment is the television. | We should abandon television | television is a lifeline for people with mobility issues, keeping them company and abreast of important news and information. |
for many people it might be more difficult to get an organ because most donors would rather sell it than donate it for free. | We should legalize organ trade | there is never going to be enough voluntary donation to meet demand, opening up an organ trade could remedy this drastic gap in supply to help save lives |
For many people polyamory is an uncontrollable part of their identity much like being gay is. Since we legalized same-sex marriage on this basis, we should legalize polygamy too. | 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. |
for many, eating factory farmed food, is the only way they can afford to eat meat so to ban it would limit the food types poorer people could eat. | We should ban factory farming | we should ban factory farming because it lead to the abuse of animals |
For me one person one vote is true democracy. Unless people vote we cant have a true feel of what the public want enforcing a vote aids a more democratic government | We should introduce compulsory voting | compulsory voting ensures that the winner is truly representative of the entire population. |
for me, i do not want terrorists to be around my neighborhood. i'm completely denied that decision | We should ban targeted killing | targeted killing often results in the death of innocent citizens and is unnecessary when arrest and trial actually provide a better platform to ensure people answer to their crimes |
for minor health issues, homeopathy provides relief | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | Homeopathy is used as a replacement for traditional medicine, which can leave serious ailments untreated. |
for minority groups used to all manner of persecutionl, safe spaces provide a metaphorical 'breathing space' where they can connect with themselves in a fear-free environment. | We should abolish safe spaces | safe spaces are vital to many, especially on campuses where the students that feel excluded or discriminated against have a safe haven to enable them to feel comfortable in continuing their education |
for minors born with deformities like cleft lips, cosmetic surgery can greatly improve the outlook of their lives. | We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors | Cosmetic surgery is near permanent, minors cannot contextualize these changes due to their short life experience, and so are not mature enough to make sure life-changing decisions about their physical appearance. |
for most people, celibacy goes against human nature. the scandals of the catholic church relating to the sexual predators who have taken this vow as well as the vow of priesthood is a good example. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
for multiple reasons the right of intellectual property should not be abolished since it gives others the participation of making their intellect known and putting it into practice in various activities | 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. |
For people on limnited income sometimes the only affordable food is fast food, therefore it cannot be banned outright. | 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. |
for people unable to conceive it is the best way to have a child | Surrogacy should be banned | surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent. |
for people undergoing chemotherapy, cannabis can be extremely helpful in regaining appetite for food | 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 |
for people who work in skilled manual jobs it comes to a point where it is no longer safe for them work, the retirement age is used to protect people of a certain age as a safety precaution | 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. |
for people with a limited budget, having the possibility of healing yourself without needing to see a doctor can be a real positive to homeopathic treatment. | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | Homeopathy is used as a replacement for traditional medicine, which can leave serious ailments untreated. |
for rural communities home schooling can be the only viable option to access daily education | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning |
for safety reason we need to keep the camp open. | 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. |
for some rare patients, it could be the only thing that works for them. | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | Some people who utilize homeopathy may not get medical help for serious issues until it is too late. |
for some children, foster care will always be preferable to living at home, such as when they may be abused there. | Foster care brings more harm than good | Foster care allows kids stuck in the system to experience life in a real house with a real family instead of in a communal group home. |
for some children, it allows them a proper family environment to grow in | Foster care brings more harm than good | foster care gets kids out of dangerous situations and into the homes of people who can better care for them. |
for some couples surrogacy is one solution to having a child that is from one of the parents | Surrogacy should be banned | surrogacy allows people who couldn't have children naturally to have their own children through a surrogate parent. |
for some endangered species zoos are the only place they can survive in | We should abolish zoos | zoos do very important conservation work. their breeding programmes have meant that some species have been prevented from going extinct. |
for some families a mother needs to go to work, so we should subsidize stay at home dads for the benefit of the children in those situations. | 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. |
for some families it is necessary as they can not take the financial costs | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling prevents a child from socialising with his or her own age group, and can cause isolation and loneliness. |
for some people it is an alternative way as the cost of treatment could be unaffordable for some people | We should ban naturopathy | people should have the freedom to choose whatever system of treatment they feel is best |
for some people it is the only source of income to rely on | We should legalize prostitution | Prostitution is a form of social coercion that forces individuals who don't have other options to sell their bodies. The state must keep it banned to protect people from being coerced. |
for some people pay day loans are a vital form of loan when they need it most and can’t get help from other sources. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly. |
for some people the choice of sex is important | We should legalize sex selection | the selection of sex is a private and personal decision of the parents and must be respected |
for some people the crimes committed are so horrendous that the perpetrator must never be allowed to spend time with decent people again, the only way to guarantee this is by capital punishment | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
for some people the option to access credit from a payday loan lender is a lifeline, it can be used responsibly for a short stop-gap to cover an unexpected expense | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly. |
for some people whaling is a major source of income and banning such a practice will devastate their lives. | We should ban whaling | Whaling can lead to over-fishing and the decimation of whale communities. |
for some people who are in a desperate situation, payday loans are the only option and shouldn’t be taken away because then people would have tor resort to stealing/other illegal means of obtaining the money. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans should not be banned because for many people that is the only way they are able to pay their bills on time and keep their homes. |
for some people who suffer from poor self esteem, cosmetic surgery can offer hope. | We should ban cosmetic surgery | cosmetic surgery is a frivolous waste of resources and should be banned. it takes medical time away from those in need. cosmetic surgery promotes vanity and self absorption. |
for some people, a payday loan is all that keeps them from losing it all. we cannot remove this vital lifeline. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a business model designed to rip people off and keep in eternal debt that they cannot afford to clear. this unsustainable for the individual and the economy |
for some people, having cosmetic surgery can be essential to boost confidence levels and their self-image. for example people who were born with deformations, accidents, etc | We should ban cosmetic surgery | cosmetic surgery is a frivolous waste of resources and should be banned. it takes medical time away from those in need. cosmetic surgery promotes vanity and self absorption. |
for some people, payday loans are the only option and taking them away would result in people resorting to illegal actions to obtain money instead. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a business model designed to rip people off and keep in eternal debt that they cannot afford to clear. this unsustainable for the individual and the economy |
for some people, they need a one-off loan to see them through the week, and payday loans provide this | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a useful tool if a short term loan is needed as long as the user understands the interest rates if they do not pay it back quickly. |
for some students taking a student loan is the only way to afford studying | We should subsidize student loans | student loans is a help for those who do not have resources |
for someone who wants to be having sex but is a celibate, it's obviously a struggle. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
for students that don’t learn well in a school environment the only option is homeschooling. | Homeschooling should be banned | homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning |
for the church of scientology man is much more than a product of his environment, so they should not forbid the freedom of belief and religion of every human being | 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. |
for the greater good of the whole community collectivism ensures everyone benefits, not just the few. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism takes care of everyone and not just those at the top |
For the most part, cannabis is already legal in many states and countries. So it should be a universal legal law. | We should legalize cannabis | cannabis is a illegal drug for a reason, it is harmful dangerous drug that alters your mental capacity and should remain illegal. |
for the sake of reality and to keep context in media child actors should not be banned. | 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 |
for things like colds i don't have a problem with homeopathy in most cases. | Homeopathy brings more harm than good | homeopathy can interact badly with real medicine. |
for those who have a genetic disorder linked to the sex of the child preventing the birth of a child with a serious illness and to prevent abuse and neglect of or treatment of a child of the unwanted gender. | We should legalize sex selection | Pre-selecting your baby's sex is a form of gender discrimination. |
for those with degenerative diseases, assisted suicide is often the only solace they have | Assisted suicide should be a criminal offence | assisted suicides can end the pain of those who are suffering from terminal illnesses. |
for under and unemployed people pay day loans can often be the only way to function from welfare payment to payment, without them people would literally starve. they are a necessary evil. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans are a business model designed to rip people off and keep in eternal debt that they cannot afford to clear. this unsustainable for the individual and the economy |
Forced and abusive polygamy will happen either way. Making polygamy legal doesn't legalize abuse or pedophilia, making those relationships still illegal. | 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. |
forced retirement is not a good idea | We should end mandatory retirement | mandatory retirement is harsh. it pushes workers who might still be viable out of the workforce for no other reason than their age, often leaving them to struggle. |
forced retirement removes aging populace from the work force to allow fresh ideas and change to come to light. | We should end mandatory retirement | Ending mandatory retirement would help relieve the burden on pension systems of an aging workforce . |
Forcing a person to retire solely because he or she has reached a certain arbitrary age is no different from denying a person a job because of sex, race or religion | 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. |
forcing a person to vote when they know nothing of current issues could lead to them voting for someone that will cause more harm than good. | 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. |
forcing any religion, even atheism on people violates their freedom of religion | 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. |
forcing children into wearing school uniforms shows our children that they cannot think as individuals and must conform to societies way of thinking. | 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. |
forcing everyone to believe that holocaust is real is bad. | Holocaust denial should be a criminal offence | holocaust denial allows for hate to continue and encourages people to act upon such hatred. |
forcing everyone to use a public defender would prevent wealthier people from hiring top lawyers that wrongfully give them a better chance of winning in court. | 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 |
forcing everyone to vote will cause voter apathy which makes useless or ill informed votes | We should introduce compulsory voting | by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will. |
Forcing members of a profession to retire at a certain age creates an experience drain | 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. |
Forcing members of a profession to retire at a certain age creates an experience drain. | 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. |
forcing parents to buy a whole separate wardrobe of often overpriced, synthetic fiber clothing is an unnecessary expense that can really harm poorer families | We should abandon the use of school uniform | school uniforms can be costly and difficult for some families to afford. |
forcing people to retire might cause them to be unprepared for life after retirement, and they may not have the money to survive. | 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. |
forcing people to vote is a violation of human rights | 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 . |
forcing people to vote or face a penalty is what a dictatorship sounds like. compulsory voting is a bad idea. i don't believe it would change the results anyways. | We should introduce compulsory voting | Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population. |
forcing people to vote reluctantly could make them vote for any random person. | We should introduce compulsory voting | by requiring all citizens to vote, we would be able to elect politicians who more accurately represent the public's will. |
forcing people to vote will cause an unwanted outcome in elections. having no vote is as much speech as voting. | 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 . |
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