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i think that we shouldn't abandon the use of school uniform because is disciplinary norm
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish intellectual property rights because respect to the author
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish intellectual property rights because the work the author
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish intellectual property rights for their hard work
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish safe spaces for national security
We should abolish safe spaces
safe spaces should be abolished because without proper regulation, they can be just as dangerous as any where else.
i think that we shouldn't abolish safe spaces for reason of security
We should abolish safe spaces
safe spaces should be abolished because without proper regulation, they can be just as dangerous as any where else.
i think that we shouldn't abolish the olympic games because is humanity friendship
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish the olympic games because is importat to the world peace
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish the olympic games for world peace
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.
i think that we shouldn't abolish the right to keep and bear arms
We should abolish the right to keep and bear arms
we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it can help stop mass shootings
i think that we shouldn't abolish zoos for animal protection
We should abolish zoos
Zoos keep animals in captivity and deny them the right to their natural environment therefore they should be abolished.
i think that we shouldn't adopt atheism because is free 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.
i think that we shouldn't adopt atheism because is religion right
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.
i think that we shouldn't adopt libertarianism because is anarquic
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.
i think that we shouldn't adopt libertarianism for our value and principes of democarcy
We should adopt libertarianism
Libertarianism is just a stop on the way to tyranny; too much freedom allows the majority to overrun minorities.
i think that we shouldn't ban algorithmic trading becuase is important in technogies advances
We should ban algorithmic trading
algorithmic trading is too easily corrupted. it's far too easy to hack. if hacked it could completely destroy the economy and individual people's lives. it's not secure enough.
i think that we shouldn't ban fast food becaause is neesary
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.
i think that we shouldn't ban private military companies for national security
We should ban private military companies
private military companies are wrong and should be banned immediately. they are being paid to create war, not to help prevent it.
i think that we shouldn't ban telemarketing because the internet is off down
We should ban telemarketing
banning telemarketing puts an unfair limit on a business's ability to find customers.
i think that we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because exist free 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.
i think that we shouldn't ban the use of child actorsfor their education
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
i think that we shouldn't legalize organ trade for out humanity
We should legalize organ trade
We should not legalize the organ trade because it is coercive and preys on ignorance and desperation.
i think that we shouldn't legalize polygamy for famiiar principes
We should legalize polygamy
polygamy often leads to inequality and oppression for women therefore it should be banned.
i think that we shouldn't legalize sex selection because god decided
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.
i think that we shouldn't legalize sex selection because in against of god's law
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.
i think that we shouldn't legalize sex selection for our values familiar
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.
i think that we shouldn't oppose collectivism but is see the capitalism with solution
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.
i think that we shouldn't prohibit school prayer because is important
We should prohibit school prayer
we should not prohibit school prayer because it exposes kids to positive moral beliefs and practices.
i think that we shouldn't prohibit women in combat because is prepared
We should prohibit women in combat
women are just as capable as men to perform the tasks needed in combat and they should not be banned from it.
i think that we shouldn't subsidize stay-at-home dads in some ocasions
We should subsidize stay-at-home dads
we should subsidize stay at home dads because they can take care of the home and family just like a woman can.
i think that we shouldn't subsidize wikipedia becuase is market page
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.
i think that we shouln'td ban factory farming for oun envelope in the country
We should ban factory farming
we should ban factory farming because it lead to the abuse of animals
i think the costs of long term incarcerations would be very costly.
We should abolish the three-strikes laws
we should abolish the three-strikes laws because this causes inconsistencies in sentences and assumes that the prior convictions were rightfully handed down.
i think the salary of executives should be limited to 50 times the salary of the average full-time employee, particularly for companies that wish to participate in any rescue financed by the government
We should limit executive compensation
We should limit executive compensation as the gap between top and bottom salaries in organisations is too big and the lower paid jobs need to earn a living wage.
i think the same as you, they should ban
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.
i think the us would be in better shape and the party bickering would stop.
We should adopt libertarianism
adopting libertarianism would increase our freedoms, ending governmental tyranny
i think the vow of celibacy should abandoned because the group of millenials and beyond is never going to follow it.
The vow of celibacy should be abandoned
the vow of celibacy is outdated, and unnecessary. the sexual drive is human nature, and there is no need to deny it.
i think the we shouldn't abolish the right to keep and bear arms for the wolrd peace
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
i think the we shouldn't ban the use of child actors because is good for thier cultural formation
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
i think thet we shouldn't ban the church of scientology because is free 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.
i think they bring more good than harm because they show how a person's brain is functioning.
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
IQ tests can help diagnose learning disorders like ADHD and autism .
i think this can happen because people are less likely to seek competent medical care.
Homeopathy brings more harm than good
homeopathy can bring more harm than good if someone has a medical condition and used homeopathic remedies without seeking medical advice
i think this is political correctness going too far.it is overkill.what do we call man hole covers?person hole covers?
We should adopt gender-neutral language
we should adopt gender neutral language so as not to disrespect people who identify differently and could possibly be offended by gender norms.
I think this is the best thing in the world.
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
I think this may encourage more Dad's to take on childcare thus giving the child better care than being left with a Nanny or Au Pair.
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.
i think this might get out of hand with our children.
We should legalize cannabis
we shouldn't legalize cannabis because it has been proven to increase the likelihood of mental illnesses such as depression
i think this would be cheaper than hiring your own lawyer.
The use of public defenders should be mandatory
having public defenders for all would be too expensive for the state.
i think this would end the war between the republicans and democrats and that would be nice.
We should adopt libertarianism
adopting libertarianism would increase our freedoms, ending governmental tyranny
i think we should abolish capital punishment because it turns some people more evil
We should abolish capital punishment
In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society.
i think we should because it would help get more people into jobs that pay better.
We should subsidize vocational education
there is a lack of qualified tradesmen in today's marketplace and subsidizing vocational education could help to get more people interested in these fields
i think we should end affirmative action because gives minorities more power than others and rhis are another times
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
i think we should end it because it is unfair to others.
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
i think we should introduce compulsory voting. voting is a massive change in the future for all of us and each of us have a duty to cast our vote. there is way too much voter suppression and apathy.
We should introduce compulsory voting
Compulsory voting should be introduced to ensure that the results of elections are completely representative of the population.
i think we should not stop the development of automonous cars because i think there will be less accidents becaue they wont be drunk driving and text driving
We should stop the development of autonomous cars
autonomous cars could prevent traffic jams and accidents.
i think we should oppose collectivism because a group isn't any better than an individual
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.
i think we should subsidize student loans for envelope of young
We should subsidize student loans
student loans should be subsidized to create a competent work force
i think we shouldn't because it is disrespectful to women and girls.
We should legalize polygamy
polygamy often leads to inequality and oppression for women therefore it should be banned.
i think we shouldn't end it because it makes sure everyone is respected.
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
i think we still need this action in some areas of employment.
We should end affirmative action
there is so much prejudice in the world that we need to continue affirmative action to bring balance.
i thinkt that we shouldn't ban the church of scientology is against of god's law
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.
i thinkwe should abandon television only social and educational
We should abandon television
we should abandon television because it can lead to addictions of screens and missing out on time spent on other priorities like spending time with family and housework etc
i thnik that we should abandon television for illiness health
We should abandon television
television is a major part of the sedentary lifestyle that is the leading cause of disease in the world.
i thnink that we should prohibit flag burningbecause is repsect of county
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.
i thnink that we should subsidize stay-at-home dads only incapcity
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.
i thnk that we shouldn't limit executive compensation for security and defense national
We should limit executive compensation
We should limit executive compensation as the gap between top and bottom salaries in organisations is too big and the lower paid jobs need to earn a living wage.
i thnk that we shouldn't abandon marriage because is base of family
We should abandon marriage
marriage is a solid foundation with which to build a family and it should be held as sacred always.
i totally support it, with that we would change 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.
i want a clone of my body to put my brain in so i never die.
We should ban human cloning
human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive
i wasn't a christian and was made to take part in assembly where wee would have to sing and prayer . why should i? schools should be secular
We should prohibit school prayer
school prayer usually supports a specific religion. this discriminates against non-believers or members of different religions.
i wouldn't know how to go about writing the tax code to accommodate such a thing
We should legalize polygamy
polygamy should be allowed as people have the right to live their lives according to their own beliefs.
i.p. rights are being violated on an almost daily basis, especially in places such as china, with no recourse for the companies affected so it goes unchecked leaving ipr's, effectively, useless
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.
I.Q. testing allows students to understand and focus on their intellectual strengths
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
IQ tests allow teachers and parents to direct additional resources to children who need them the most, i.e., those with low IQ scores.
I.Q. tests are much too narrow and potentially dangerous if relied on to classify people
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
intelligence tests give a skewed and limited view of a student and do not give a full picture of someones abilities and skills.
I.Q. tests measure intelligence independently of language ability and many mainstream assessments still favor those who are fluent in the testing language or have a solid foundation of general knowledge
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
Intelligence tests give us the ability to pinpoint topics that students struggle with so that educators can learn where to focus their efforts.
I.Q. tests provide genuine insight into an individual's capabilities
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
Intelligence tests can help to identify struggling or gifted students so that educators can accommodate to each individuals needs.
ideal for mild conditions, non-invasive treatments and prevention of other more serious diseases
We should ban naturopathy
naturopathy gives the option to cure certain illness without adding side effects from medications.
ideas and products need to be available at a fair price for everyone, allowing companies to have their intellectual rights means they can charge far too much to people who need that service or product.
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.
ideas are free thoughts so it’s not fair for one person to profit off of it
We should abolish intellectual property rights
intellectual property rights are so important in that they don't allow someone to just steal someone else's ideas and creations for their own benefit.
ideas can not be owned or regulated, therefore they do not belong to a singular person
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.
ideas cannot be owned, the whole idea of intellectual property stems from physical property, so ideas are treated as tangible objects when, in fact, they are intangible
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.
ideas should be available to anyone who wishes to persue them.
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.
ideas should be everyones not just one persons
We should abolish intellectual property rights
we should not abolish intellectual property rights because everyone has the right to keep their creations or ideas all to themselves.
if a parent really wants a certain sex of child, they shouldn't have to have a child they don't want.
We should legalize sex selection
legalizing sex selection is a good option for people looking to have a specific sex of child.
if someone works hard for their bonuses and happen to be an executive too, they should still be able to get bonuses and therefore it shouldn’t be limited.
We should limit executive compensation
executive compensation has to be limited to permit the company to show a profit
if a certain race doesn't want to be treated like criminals then they shouldn't look like criminals.
We should end racial profiling
Racial profiling is unjust because it targets a characteristic which has no relation to criminality.
if a child doesn't feel comfortable, they are allowed to not participate. no reason to abolish it completely.
We should prohibit school prayer
We should prohibit school prayer as it is not relevant to many of the students within a school and therefore becomes a point of difference.
if a child enjoys acting they should be able to do so.
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
if a child feels they are ugly and people pick on them we should allow the child to have surgery to improve their looks and feel better about themselves.
We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to decide what they want
if a child gets a good education why does it matter if that is at home or in a school. some children have needs that are not always met by a school such as learning difficulties, autism and anxiety
Homeschooling should be banned
homeschooling is best for children where the schools in the area are not conducive to learning
if a child has a birth defect cosmetic surgery can help the child feel better emotionally as well as improve self-esteem.
We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
when cosmetic surgery goes wrong it can have major implications, it should not be performed on minors.
if a child has a certain trait that is unusual, then they should be allowed to get it fixed so they will not be made fun of.
We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because children tend to change their minds about things and they might regret having it when they get older
if a child has a deformity or something that makes them very unhappy or the target of bullying we should definitely allow them to undergo plastic surgery. the risks are minimal and the reward can be great.
We should ban cosmetic surgery for minors
we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because children tend to change their minds about things and they might regret having it when they get older
if a child has an accident or a birth condition that causes them to be very different then cosmetic surgery can raise their self esteem and protect their mental health.
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.
if a child has no one, having a foster family opens the door for a possibly life-changing benefit to them. if someone has enough love to take them in, they should be applauded.
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.
if a child is born with congenital defects, then cosmetic surgery can help them to lead a normal life.
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.
if a child is passionate about acting they should be allowed to pursue that dream
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
if a child is placed in a home where they are abused it can be very bad.
Foster care brings more harm than good
Foster care children may have many adverse outcomes that persist throughout childhood, such as poor peer relationships, behavioral problems, or other mental health difficulties
if a child is raised at home by their father then it is better than being farmed out to childcare, we should subsidise this in the interests of the child.
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.
if a child is taken care of and watched over then acting might be a really good experience for them
We should ban the use of child actors
acting takes children away from their education and normal childhood pursuits
if a child is told that he scored low on an intelligence test he will think that he is incapable of learning and won't do well in school
Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
intelligence tests give a skewed and limited view of a student and do not give a full picture of someones abilities and skills.