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18249360_112_A104V8NZIQFN2F	comments sections are a welcome distraction from my work	comments sections always distract me from my work	0	They add a lot to the piece and I look forward to reading comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18248741_114_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the rest of the comments can be skipped easily	the rest of the comments make the section unreadable	0	Many comments are thoughful and insightful.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18362833_247_AE861G0AY5RGT	all other search engines re-direct to google	other search engines do not re-direct to google	1	People can choose not to use Google.	Google is not a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
19120938_547_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it does not show that she will be biased against anything that has anything to do with Trump	it shows she will be biased against anything that has anything to do with Trump	0	Ginsberg is brave for speaking out.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18541016_156_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	a huge pandemic would be a great news story	a huge pandemic would not be a great news story	1	Attending the Olympics will risk the health of participants and fans as well as their families and entire countries.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
19122212_466_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the role of a citizen and a supreme court justice are inseparable	the role of a citizen and a supreme court justice are separable	1	The justice is using her role as a citizen not a judge to speak and Trump is an enemy of law.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18250796_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY	a majority of these comments are not trolls or arguments about preferences.	a majority of these comments are trolls or arguments about preferences.	0	The reading public can use comments sections to voice their opinion on media.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18864173_353_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	being gay isn't considered a sin	being gay is considered a sin	1	I find the idea that it is a sin to be born or live a life at all to be preposterous.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18244013_445_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I want to see all these ideas, even stupid ones	I don't want to see all these stupid ideas	0	Comments sections permit a reader to analyze many different perspectives in one place.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18247581_67_AYFOAD75CRBKE	they can cause explosive meaningless arguments	they can cause quiet meaningful debates	1	Comment sections provide insight.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18639835_174_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these standards are government's responsibility	these standards are not government's responsibility	0	There should be seating standards, and baggage fees should be waived for those in TSA line over 45 minutes.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18332215_432_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some people can't control their addiction	most people can control their addiction	1	Pot hasn't led me to lose control.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
19639960_755_AE861G0AY5RGT	you are able to find information online	you aren't able to be diagnosed online	0	It is good to be informed about your health.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18249031_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	Information isn't that important.	Information is important.	1	Comments are informative.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244013_445_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	readers don't need multiple perspectives	readers need multiple perspectives	1	Comments sections permit a reader to analyze many different perspectives in one place.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18693756_24_AE861G0AY5RGT	the majority of gun violence in performed by people who have already been background checked and vetted	the majority of gun violence in performed by people who have not already been background checked and vetted	1	Concealed carry permit holders have already been background checked and vetted for both character and competence.	Guns should be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
18200299_118_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	one punishment is enough	one punishment is not enough	1	Those that have committed crimes against society should have that seen when competing fairly for jobs with those who did not commit crimes.	Jail record should be an employer's first impression	Should a Jail Record Be an Employer's First Impression?	Ban the box
18250168_299_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most often these opinions cannot be shared without entering into an ugly and unhealthy debate	most often these opinions can be shared without entering into an ugly and unhealthy debate	1	In America differing opinions are not only allowed but they have value teaching us to compromise for the best results.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19136054_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F	they are interested in the electoral process	they should not be interested in the electoral process	0	Justices are not prohibited from speaking about topics of interest to them.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18554051_822_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the athletes won't get sick going to Brazil	the athletes won't be able to compete if they are sick	0	The Olympics are a dream for many athletes since they train extremely hard.	Brazil should not postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
20932920_284_A104V8NZIQFN2F	students should be taking those classes by choice	students should be taking those classes by force	1	We should be able to speak other languages rather than expect everyone else to speak english.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18246826_102_AYFOAD75CRBKE	comments devolve into attacks	comments usually don't devolve into attacks	1	Comment sections provide a place for people to have their opinion heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18324250_329_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the debt to society, in most cases, can never truly be repaid	the debt to society, in most cases, can truly be repaid	1	Felons should not be denied their right to vote after paying their debt to society and reentering the community.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18007196_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this did not save their souls before they entered heaven	this saved their souls before they entered heaven	0	She didn't even give the dying aspirin, meanwhile converting them to Catholicism without their knowledge.	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
18248069_73_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	people are capable of have conversations without arguing and name calling	people cannot have conversations without arguing and name calling	0	Comment sections provide a voice to thoughts and ideas outside the scope of regular editorial content.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18241716_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this often results in arguments and nonsense when there is no moderation	this often results in healthy debates and enlightenment when there is moderation	1	Comment sections allow customers to have direct engagement.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18866895_175_AE861G0AY5RGT	an act created by a single person or group is representative of the religion as a whole	an act created by a single person or group isn't representative of the religion as a whole	0	The Orlando gun shooting where 38 gay people were killed are an example of how Christian hate of LGBT people can be comparable to the holocaust.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
20917193_835_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	the Palestinians will be willing to compromise	the Palestinians will not be willing to compromise	0	If the embassy is moved to Jerusalem the Palestinians will know they need to compromise.	The U.S. Embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
18250276_53_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	democracy can often fail	democracies don't often fail	1	Comments, with good moderation, are a part of democracy.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18693252_287_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	the primary concern should be the safety of the students, not the feelings of the professors	the primary concern should be the feelings of the professors, not the safety of the students	1	Many professors would refuse to work, they would not condone guns in their classrooms.	Guns should not be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
19121924_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they are protected while they are citizens	they are protected while they are citizens, but not while they are representing an office	0	They are entitled to the protections of the first amendment.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19119010_298_AE861G0AY5RGT	the court doesn't require dignity	the court requires dignity	1	The dignity of the Court is lessened.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18241716_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	direct engagement with customers costs more than it earns	direct engagement with customers earns more than it costs	1	Comment sections allow customers to have direct engagement.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18864173_353_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	being a gay is not considered sin by Christians	being a gay is considered sin by Christians	1	I find the idea that it is a sin to be born or live a life at all to be preposterous.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17140473_90_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	making a fashion statement helps	making a fashion statement hurts	1	A hijab should not be treated as a fashion statement.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18248824_166_AE861G0AY5RGT	the author of an article does not have a right to be considered more important than a comment	the author of an article has a right to be considered more important than a comment	0	Arguments within the comment section are more important than the name of the authors.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19639295_283_A3GNQDFPZALU92	unlike most patients who abuse the sites, I am the exception	like most patients who use the sites, I'm no exception	1	By using information on the medical website, while conferring with my doctor I was able to get a more accurate diagnoses and alleviate personal fears.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18246465_747_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	too many people will be talking at once	only one person can talk at a time	1	People want to discuss issues rather than be told what to think.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19120405_324_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we are similar to Nazi Germany in some ways	we are not Nazi Germany	1	Nazi Germany is an example of political ideology infecting the judicial system.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18554051_43_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people will still be able to compete elsewhere	people will not be able to compete elsewhere	1	It unites the countries of Earth by allowing us to compete against each other.	Brazil should not postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18241716_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	some people like conflict or direct engagement	no one likes conflict or direct engagement	0	Comment sections allow customers to have direct engagement.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19122484_258_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	justices do not have a right to free speech	justices have a right to free speech	0	Obviously they are human and have opinions, but they should not allow those opinions to enter the public forum.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18247132_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	varied opinions cause conflict	varied opinions cause thought	1	Comment sections have varied and valuable opinions.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18546160_70_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	citizens feel it differently	citizens feel it the same way	1	Brazil's problems won't go away if they postpone the Olympics.	Brazil should not postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18250168_159_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	commenters who have responded have done so in fuzzy, illogical fashion	commenters who have responded have done so in a structured, logical fashion	1	Words matter and people who think differently should be able to respond.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17760020_14_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they do not stand in the way of letting good military  forces get to the root of the ISIS problem	they stand in the way of letting good military  forces get to the root of the ISIS problem	0	Kurdish fighters are also being targeted by ISIS.	Kurds are allies in Syria	Are Kurds Allies or Obstacles in Syria?	How can Turkish-Kurdish hostilities be kept from driving the fight against ISIS off track, with the Kurds -- in de facto alliance with Russia?
18693756_293_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	status quo should be codified	status quo should be banned	0	Guns are already on college campuses.	Guns should be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
18248396_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	there are also lots of people who don't abuse the privilege of commenting	there are lots of people who abuse the privilege of commenting	1	When there are no moderators and commentators are anonymous, they tend to abuse the privileged of commenting.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18301753_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not every felon is reformed	many felons are reformed	1	While not every person who has served a jail sentence has reformed I believe many realize the wrong they have done and strive to be better.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18246928_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	many sites do not have proper moderation and therefore end up overrun by trollish comments	many sites have proper moderation and therefore do not end up overrun by trollish comments	1	When comments are moderated, it is appreciated by people like me.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17145000_293_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	more people wearing them would not lessen the disrespect	more people wearing them would lessen the disrespect	0	Hijabs are a disrespectful thing for women.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18249031_619_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these corrections are usually noticed, and have successfully changed opinions	these corrections have usually gone unnoticed, or have failed to change opinions	0	Many editorials are wrong or distorted and their claims are corrected in the comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18038746_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	NATO is an organization that routinely exposes violations of civil rights	NATO is an organization that routinely violates civil rights	0	Erdogan has a history or repressing civil rights and violence.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
19642659_215_A104V8NZIQFN2F	a little information solves a lot of problems	a little information causes a lot of problems	0	It is very nice to have the information easily available.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19124082_185_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	we are watching history unfold right now	we are not watching history unfold right now	0	If we are going to make our own history, sometimes decorum, protocol, and tradition have to be set aside.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18362833_8_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they are partnering with other companies and not completely taking over the market	they are partnering with other companies and becoming bigger and bigger	0	Google is simply a wildly successful American company.	Google is not a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18321898_210_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many solid citizens are bad people anyway	solid citizens are not bad people	1	Felons should be able to have their full citizenship rights restored if they can demonstrate they are a solid citizen.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
17141178_258_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	people should be uncomfortable	people should not be uncomfortable	1	Public displays of religion make others uncomfortable.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18432065_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	doctors have enough time to learn various things	doctors have so little time to learn various things	0	There are many treatments that doctors need to learn to help people in pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18247268_242_AE861G0AY5RGT	the abuse of posters overshadows any good the constructive comments provide	the abuse of posters doesn't overshadow any good the constructive comments provide	1	Comment sections are an important place for discussion even if some posters abuse them.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18249187_90_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	most comment sections are well-moderated	no comment sections are well-moderated	0	Well moderated comments can be more interesting and useful than the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17412381_709_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	most ADHD kids were already diagnosed	some ADHD kids are undiagnosed	0	If ADHD children were undiagnosed and unmedicated, I do not believe they would succeed in school.	The A.D.H.D. diagnosis is helping kids	Is the A.D.H.D. Diagnosis Helping or Hurting Kids?	Some say the criteria for medication and disability support is too subjective.
19123469_286_A247LJDZOGXJK6	it is her responsibility as a citizen to mitigate danger	it is not her responsibility to mitigate danger	0	Justice Ginsberg knows it is dangerous to remain silent.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19637475_396_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	medical websites cause patients to think they know more than the doctors	medical websites allow patients to learn more without the doctors	1	The patients and their family know when there is something wrong even though doctors know a lot.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18653311_204_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	it appeared no one was enjoying the park	it appeared everyone was enjoying the park	0	There were so many people it was as crowded as being in a shopping mall.	Overcrowded national parks should have restricted access	Should Overcrowded National Parks Have Restricted Access?	Tourism is degrading popular natural sites with increased crowds, pollution and conflicts between humans and wildlife.
18244954_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	vulgarity is never fun to read	vulgarity is always fun to read	0	Comments sections, when unfiltered, will always be vulgar, nasty, and hate-filled.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18369303_182_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	that is the very nature of capitalism	that is not the very nature of capitalism	1	The creators of google apple and facebook deserve money for their creations, but they are raising the bar too high for competition.	Google is a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18874843_469_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	Christians have a live and let live policy	Christians do not have a live and let live policy	1	You can't preach freedom while limiting the freedom of others.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18249225_121_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people in the comment sections look for lively disagreements	people in the comment sections don't look for lively disagreements	1	Comments sections are full of partisan individuals looking for a fight, not a conversation.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18007465_155_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	raising people from poverty is a requirement for canonization	raising people from poverty is not a requirement for canonization	0	Her charities didn't raise people out of poverty, they remained impoverished.	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
18243112_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there are not many opinions in the comment section	there are many opinions available in the comment section	1	Comments sections are necessary to give a wide variety of opinions.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244616_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it is easy to point out professional bias	it is best to accept professional bias	0	Biased reporting is called out in the comment section.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18336931_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	marijuana is now prescribed	marijuana is never prescribed	1	Prescriptions drugs are more likely to be a gateway drug.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18249368_164_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	consensus and compromise make one weaker	consensus and compromise make one stronger	1	Comment sections allow for understanding of other views and reaching a consensus and compromise just like in any democracy.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18553740_193_AYFOAD75CRBKE	this epidemic has a little relevance to the games	this epidemic has a huge relevance to the games	1	There is an epidemic in Brazil.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18362833_247_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they can opt-out from being indexed by their search engine	they cannot opt-out from being indexed by their search engine	0	People can choose not to use Google.	Google is not a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18243112_160_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these views are always welcome or agreeable to mainstream society	these views are not always welcome or agreeable to mainstream society	0	Comment sections allow other views to be heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244743_509_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the best times of my life were as a schoolyard bully	the worst times of my life were as a schoolyard bully	1	Comment sections have devolved into anonymous school yard bullying, offering no debate or discussion.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246850_640_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I am not voting for Hillary	I am voting for Hillary	0	The comments are in being manufactured in favor of HC to control the election.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17136757_110_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the best way to defeat sexism is to remove it	the best way to defeat sexism is to embrace it	0	Hijabs are a sexist garment and should not be used as a symbol for anything.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18866076_35_AYFOAD75CRBKE	Christian views are much different	Christian views aren't much different	0	Muslim countries arrest or execute gays.	Christians have not created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
20914539_302_A2JKETV64OU7DY	Palestinian violence has lessened recently.	Palestinian violence has not lessened recently anyway.	0	This move will not solve anything and will lead to Palestinian violence.	The U.S. Embassy should not be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
17965626_211_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	knowing history means that we won't repeat it	knowing history doesn't mean that we will repeat it	0	College students have the best chance of knowing history.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
18044030_131_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	the US is now relying on Turkey in the fight against ISIS	the US is not even relying on Turkey in the fight against ISIS	1	Turkey's poor record on human rights should not be a NATO member as it does not follow the principle's of NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
19124980_363_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Trump is not a threat to American values	Trump is a threat to American values	1	Sometimes the threat to American values justifies speaking out.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18199552_137_A104V8NZIQFN2F	sometimes people are forced to commit a crime	nobody forced someone to commit a crime	0	Too many people would prefer to push individuals with a criminal record of over the proverbial edge instead of giving them a helping hand	Jail record should not be an employer's first impression	Should a Jail Record Be an Employer's First Impression?	Ban the box
18250327_695_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	usually there is a lot to learn	usually there is not much to learn	0	People can learn a lot from reading the comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244743_0_A26FL95GUJEGYE	other people stoped commenting too	other people still comment	0	I recently stopped contributing to the comment section of my local newspaper.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19125637_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	justices won't remain unbiased	justices will remain unbiased	0	Although they are human, justices must make every effort to remain unbiased.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18246375_133_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	nobody wants to hear new insight on topics	everyone needs to hear new insight on topics	1	Comments from individuals and their viewpoints has brought new insight to topics.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18432065_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	learning is most effective when not enforced	learning is most effective when enforced	1	There are many treatments that doctors need to learn to help people in pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
20920593_125_AYFOAD75CRBKE	moving will not make a statement	moving will make a statement	1	Moving the embassy will tough things off in the world.	The U.S. Embassy should not be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
19129394_130_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they should speak up only positive opinions	they can speak up any opinions	1	It is important for Americans to hear the opinions of Supreme Court Justices on political events.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18319561_304_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	education and employment doesn't make society better	education and employment make society better	1	Education and employment would become more important for felons if they could vote.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
20922649_353_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	learning a language in college is more easily done than experiencing the culture	assimilating a culture should be done with the culture	0	Learning a language allows you to assimilate a culture in a way not possible by other methods.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18007196_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	she didn't really save their souls by converting them	she saved their souls by converting them	0	She didn't even give the dying aspirin, meanwhile converting them to Catholicism without their knowledge.	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
19637475_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	there are also many more cases where internet research has put people in danger	there are very few cases where internet research has put people in danger	1	There are cases where internet research on medical websites improved condition or saved lives.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18251910_187_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	most of these perspectives are lunatic	most of these perspectives are different than other people's views	1	They provide other peoples perspectives on topics.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18243112_160_A1J0GU26323WVA	stubborness is not a virtue	stubborness is a virtue	0	Comment sections allow other views to be heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18250327_561_AE861G0AY5RGT	enjoyment was never the purpose of the comment sections	enjoyment was the purpose of the comment sections	1	I enjoy the NYT comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18242280_168_A247LJDZOGXJK6	people in the comments section are also biased but it equals out overall	people in the comments section are even more biased	0	The media is biased, and comment sections can help one understand what is really going on.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246796_353_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the nuts provide no entertainment and discourage readership	the nuts provide entertainment and sustain readership	0	Comment sections provide an avenue for unwanted hassle and even interaction with so-called "nuts."	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18337565_178_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	what works for many, works for everybody	what works for many, doesn't work for everybody	0	Many people can smoke marijuana heavily, and quit without a problem.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
19585313_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the Swiss and Dutch government is similar to ours	the Swiss and Dutch government is different than ours	0	Taking a cue from the success of the Swiss and Dutch healthcare models proves Obamacare can work, too.	Obamacare is sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
19639960_755_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these websites can often be easy to understand and lead to a informed diagnosis for someone	these websites can often be confusing and lead to a misinformed diagnosis for someone	0	It is good to be informed about your health.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19122484_258_A104V8NZIQFN2F	there is no way back from the public forum	there is always a way back from the public forum	0	Obviously they are human and have opinions, but they should not allow those opinions to enter the public forum.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18246375_210_AYFOAD75CRBKE	more context and perspectives is enlightening	more context and perspectives is overwhelming	0	Comments give new perspectives and context to stories.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17277601_811_A104V8NZIQFN2F	lack of education costs even more	lack of education costs less	1	Publicly funded education would cost society too much.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18248069_73_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many people share their voice and complement the writer	too many people share their voice and overshadow the writer	0	Comment sections provide a voice to thoughts and ideas outside the scope of regular editorial content.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18068301_176_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	diversity wouldn't be good for NATO	diversity would be good for NATO	0	Turkey does not have much in common with the rest of the countries in NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
18248110_159_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	many people feel that way	only a few people feel that way	0	It is often educational to read commentors' opinions.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19637475_162_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	a person could easily correctly self diagnose and then seek the right treatment	a person could incorrectly self diagnose and then seek the wrong treatment	0	A search on a medical site could get early treatment.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18250168_445_A8GWYS9O8FUEK	comments allow us to come to a compromise	comments prevent us to come to a compromise	0	We are able to take into consideration all views and come to a compromise.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18541016_156_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	it is up to every individual and country to decide whether to attend, they can choose not to in order to make a statement about how much importance we place on these games	it is not up to every individual and country to decide whether to attend, they can't choose not to in order to make a statement about how much importance we place on these games	1	Attending the Olympics will risk the health of participants and fans as well as their families and entire countries.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18039520_244_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	participating countries should be required to have the same ideologies	participating countries are not required to have the same ideologies	0	Turkey practices a different leaning ideology than other nearby countries in NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
18865710_235_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	religious beliefs and civil rights are in accordance	religious beliefs and civil rights always clash	0	Denying LGBT rights based on religious beliefs is not acceptable from a civil rights perspective.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19125637_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	sometimes a situation is so severe that even their best efforts aren't enough and they are obligated to warn us of danger	a situation isn't ever so severe that even their best efforts aren't enough and they are not obligated to warn us of danger	1	Although they are human, justices must make every effort to remain unbiased.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19140176_258_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Supreme court justice is an imporant intelligent person	Supreme court justice is an not necessarily an imporant intelligent person	0	Justice Ginsberg's comments shows an important intelligent person sees Trump as dangerous.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18319561_956_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	felons participate in our society	felons have chosen to not participate in our society	0	We need to empower all US citizens to participate in our democracy, to create the more equal and fair society.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18244216_401_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	problems are solved by permitting opposing sides to understand the other side's argument	no problem was ever solved by permitting opposing sides to understand the other side's argument	0	Comment sections permit opposing sides to see and understand the other side of a debate.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18863570_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	those churches do represent the majority of christians	those churches do not represent the majority of christians	0	We should close churches that are spewing hate on a tax free basis, just as we close mosques that preach love of ISIS.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18243112_160_AYFOAD75CRBKE	being exposed to other views is disturbing	being exposed to other views is enlightening	1	Comment sections allow other views to be heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19631099_924_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	patients often take the knowledge they gain on the website as comprehensive and don't get checked out by a doctor when they are able	patients often take the knowledge they gain on the website as comprehensive but get checked out by a doctor when they are able	1	Patients know their body, but have limited doctor access.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18243112_515_A104V8NZIQFN2F	journalists in todays media deserve no respect	journalists in todays media deserve respect	1	Comment sections add value to an editorial or commentary; the lack of comments earns the item less respect from the reader.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246465_231_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	authors don't write sloppily	authors sometimes write sloppily	1	They expose important points often left out by the author.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19631099_525_AE861G0AY5RGT	the patient can skip the doctor all together and save time	the patient cannot skip the doctor all together	0	Internet can help with diagnosis.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
20917193_835_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the Palestinians will be forced by religious pressure to compromise	the Palestinians will be forced by religious pressure to not compromise	0	If the embassy is moved to Jerusalem the Palestinians will know they need to compromise.	The U.S. Embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
18864173_512_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people have had an anti-gay view for ages with various religions	people have had an anti-gay view for ages with Christian religion	1	Anti-gayness is an antiquated view that is taught by various religions and only serves to keep people divided by ignorance.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18554051_43_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the Olympics will be a festive event bringing countries together if it goes on as scheduled	the Olympics will be a disaster, causing tension between countries, if it goes on as scheduled	0	It unites the countries of Earth by allowing us to compete against each other.	Brazil should not postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
17297009_179_AE861G0AY5RGT	iran has killed people recently	iran hasn't actually killed anyone recently	0	Iran intends to kill every non-shia believer.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18633331_198_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	enforced availability and accountability might prevent a monopoly	enforced availability and accountability might cause a monopoly	0	Air travel is a service that should be available and accountable to all citizens.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18249925_383_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this discussion often degrades into name calling	this discussion often ascends into respectful name dropping	1	Comments section enable the democratic discussion of ideas.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19631099_286_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	people will incorrectly self diagnose	people will correctly self diagnose	1	You can't go to the doctor for every little thing so websites help figure out when you need to call the doctor.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19140904_141_AE861G0AY5RGT	the actions of Donald Trump are ethical and moral	the actions of Donald Trump are not ethical and moral	1	Too many people in powerful positions are turning a blind eye to Donald Trump and his actions.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18541016_88_AE861G0AY5RGT	the pools at the Olympics are sterilized with bleach	the pools at the Olympics are not sterilized properly	1	The swimmers shouldn't have to swim in toxic water.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18249031_619_AE861G0AY5RGT	the corrections in the comments are usually true	the corrections in the comments are usually false	0	Many editorials are wrong or distorted and their claims are corrected in the comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18719443_287_AE861G0AY5RGT	guns are not the height of civilization	guns are the height of civilization	0	Even thinking about allowing guns on campus is deranged and shows that our society is not as civilized as we think.	Guns should not be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
17412381_454_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children won't be allowed to continue interrupting under the guise of having a disease	children will be allowed to continue interrupting under the guise of having a disease	0	Diagnoses allowed teachers to provide enrichment lessons for the child instead of being disrupted by the child's inattention.	The A.D.H.D. diagnosis is helping kids	Is the A.D.H.D. Diagnosis Helping or Hurting Kids?	Some say the criteria for medication and disability support is too subjective.
17281035_179_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	we don't have the money to invest	we have the money to invest	1	Other countries invest in their youth's education, why can't we?	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18244954_179_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	insults and demagoguery is the best way of communication	insults and demagoguery is the worst way of communication	1	Comment sections devolve into insults and demagoguery.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18247022_132_A104V8NZIQFN2F	propaganda is the grease of the democratic wheels	propaganda is not the grease of the democratic wheels	1	Comment sections are just a propaganda device.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18248041_106_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	most of what I read in comment sections and abusive and profane	most of what I read in comment sections are not abusive and profane	1	The comment sections help me get an idea of how others feel about the articles.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
20654771_153_AE861G0AY5RGT	senior citizens are still required to make difficult decisions every day	senior citizens shouldn't be required to make difficult decisions	1	Reforming medicare would cause senior citizens to have to make decision, which they find increasingly difficult to do as they age.	Medicare doesn't need to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
18246826_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	speaking your mind always leads to healthy discussions	speaking your mind always leads to trouble	0	Comments sections are useful, they provide a way for people to speak their minds.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18319810_287_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	grand theft auto is a felony	grand theft auto is not a felony	0	A person who stole a car at 17 should not be barred from being a full citizen for life.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18336742_156_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	hard drugs are sweeping the nation	hard drugs are not sweeping the nation	1	If marijuana led to other drug use many more people would have serious drug addictions.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18245183_112_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	I can do that somewhere else	I can't gain knowledge somewhere else	1	Often times, I gain important insight and knowledge from the comment section.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18337579_637_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people that have an addictive characteristic probably won't pot	people that have an addictive characteristic might use pot	0	Addiction is a result of a personality trait and the symptoms of that trait are drug abuse.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
17293787_768_A104V8NZIQFN2F	weak regimes are the most unpredictable and dangerous	weak regimes are the most predictable and least dangerous	1	The way Iran conducts itself shows they are weak.	Iran doesn't remain a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18541016_156_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the health of people is not that important as a global sport event	the health of people is more important than a global sport event	1	Attending the Olympics will risk the health of participants and fans as well as their families and entire countries.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18645683_264_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	in America greed is good	in America greed is bad	1	Airlines have become just as greedy as health care insurers and providers.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18244954_179_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these insults attract readers and make money for the papers	these insults detract readers and lose money for the papers	1	Comment sections devolve into insults and demagoguery.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17310331_124_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	there are ways to defend against nuclear threats	there aren't ways to defend against nuclear threats	1	Iran's nuclear capabilities is a cause for worry.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18247485_132_AE861G0AY5RGT	it's the job of other commenters to correct the comments of the abusive people	it's not the job of other commenters to correct the comments of the abusive people	0	Comment sections reveal important insights into people's thoughts and abuse can be countered by other comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19638956_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	a patient may in fact research a strain of illness not related to their own and their oncologist may not be able to convince them of this	a patient will not research a strain of illness not related to their own and their oncologist will be able to convince them of this	1	I was able to do considerable research on the cancer I was diagnosed with on my own, and my oncologist respected my knowledge and worked with me.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18319561_956_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	fellons are not US citizens anymore	fellons are still US citizens	1	We need to empower all US citizens to participate in our democracy, to create the more equal and fair society.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
17965626_105_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	elections are prone to lies and promises	elections are not prone lies an promises	0	College students constant questioning of everything lead them to not be swayed by lies and promises.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
17310331_266_AYFOAD75CRBKE	not all theocratic governments are bad	all theocratic governments are bad	1	Iran has a religious dictatorship.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18336742_156_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the stats show that in fact many people do have serious drug addictions	the stats show that in fact many people do not have serious drug addictions	1	If marijuana led to other drug use many more people would have serious drug addictions.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
19136080_204_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	decorum should deter their speech	decorum shouldn't deter their speech	1	There is nothing to prohibit their speech.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18247680_178_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the less people on a website, the more electrons it saves	the less people on a website, the less income for websites	1	Offensive and low quality comments make high quality commentators leave if the website doesn't work to protect their comments section.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18337579_637_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	marijuana is an addictive drug that changes people's personalities	marijuana is not an addictive drug	1	Addiction is a result of a personality trait and the symptoms of that trait are drug abuse.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18240942_197_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	these comments allow writers to supply lazy, poorly written articles while relying on the commenters to provide content worth reading	regardless of the valuable content in the comments, writers supply well-written articles	1	Some comments sections, like the NY Times, are well moderated and full of intellectual, thoughtful comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18242280_79_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	too much learning hurts	learning never hurts	1	People learn a lot from comment sections.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18865848_125_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the small group does represent all of Christianity	the small group does not represent all of Christianity	0	A small group choose to interpret the Old Testament in its literal word that drive a harmful message.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18248249_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the comments are moderated	the comments need to be moderated	0	Moderated comments are a great way for unlikely sources to have their opinions heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19634291_142_AE861G0AY5RGT	I mis-diagnosed my illness	I diagnosed my illness	1	I wouldn't know about my illness without medical websites.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18179798_127_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it's unethical to boost funds through outside sources	it's perfectly valid to boost funds through outside sources	0	They want to take advantage of higher tuitions paid by foreign and out of state students.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
18319561_956_A104V8NZIQFN2F	felons have violated societies laws	felons have not violated societies laws necessarily	1	We need to empower all US citizens to participate in our democracy, to create the more equal and fair society.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
20914539_302_AE861G0AY5RGT	the Palestinians will be violent either way	the Palestinians will not otherwise be violent	1	This move will not solve anything and will lead to Palestinian violence.	The U.S. Embassy should not be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
18332722_166_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most people start using drugs with marijuana and then chase the high and move on to opioids and heroin	most people don't start using drugs with marijuana and it doesn't lead them chase the high and move on to opioids and heroin	1	Most users of prescription opioids for non-medical reasons don't end up using heroin, even though many heroin users have used opioids.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18868046_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	the gay employees and members of a church are not made to feel guilty	the gay employees and members of a church are made to feel guilty	0	Some church's have gay employees and members.	Christians have not created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18240881_205_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	making better journalists is the responsibility of commenters	making better journalists isn't the responsibility of commenters	0	Comment sections complete incomplete articles even if the authors don't agree, it makes them better journalists.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18240942_197_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	others are just filled with red neck dreck	others are not just filled with red neck dreck	1	Some comments sections, like the NY Times, are well moderated and full of intellectual, thoughtful comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18336931_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	marijuana is now available by prescription	marijuana is not always available by prescription	1	Prescriptions drugs are more likely to be a gateway drug.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
20654401_29_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	Medicare expenses are indeed too much for the country	Medicare expenses are in fact unimportant for the country	0	If Ryan cant prove Medicare expenses are too much for the country then it needs to be expanded to all ages and paid for by health insurance companies which would close their bushiness instead.	Medicare needs to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
18246663_838_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	authors always comment in the comments section and there is moderation on most sites	authors rarely comment in the comments section and there is a total lack of moderation on most sites	0	Comment sections can bring in more readers if the author addressed different reactions to columns.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
20645885_390_AYFOAD75CRBKE	it is healthcare that needs the most change	it is Medicare that needs the most change	1	Healthcare costs will rise until it gets reconstructed.	Medicare needs to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
17282934_225_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	helping the rich isn't ok in a capitalist society	helping the rich is ok in a capitalist society	0	If college were free it would take help from the poor and help the rich.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
20923226_71_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people should not try to do excessively hard things in college	people should try to do hard things in college	0	It is hard for an adult to learn a second language.	Foreign language classes should not be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18435377_552_AE861G0AY5RGT	the doctors have done everything they can to address the issue already	the doctors haven't yet done everything they can to address the issue already	1	Since doctors are responsible for the issue, they should help address it.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18246465_747_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the people discussing issues in the comments section know how to discuss	the people discussing issues in the comments section do not know how to discuss	0	People want to discuss issues rather than be told what to think.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246474_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	people only want to read the main article	people want to read the whole story	1	Comments are often better than the article itself.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17286558_86_A104V8NZIQFN2F	funding with tax money does not mean free	funding with tax money means free	1	Education is very important and should be funded with tax money.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18362833_8_A104V8NZIQFN2F	not all American companies aspire to monopolies	all American companies aspire to monopolies	0	Google is simply a wildly successful American company.	Google is not a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18319561_430_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	government's attention is necessary	government's attention is not necessary	0	Allowing felons to vote would help wrongful convictions get proper attention from government.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
19136268_302_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the court can judge someone on their energies	the court can't judge someone on their energies	0	The Supreme Court Justice recognized Trump's harmful energies and felt it was a time when there was a moral imperative to resist evil.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18244013_335_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	different views detract from the main article	different views complement the main article	1	Comment sections provide different views on opinion pieces.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18432065_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	opioids are not the only effective method of pain management	opioids are the most effective method of pain management	1	There are many treatments that doctors need to learn to help people in pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18341272_256_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	people who use marijuana sometimes do not go on to use more dangerous drugs	people who use marijuana sometimes go on to use more dangerous drugs	0	There is no scientific evidence that marijuana is the most dangerous drug.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18250883_239_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	comments still need to be moderated	good moderation is available	1	With good moderation, useful and interesting discussions can be had.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18867044_194_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	radical islam is not fueled by Christianity	radical islam is fueled by Christianity	0	Radical Islam not Christianity lead to the night club massacre.	Christians have not created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18249187_90_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	some comments are interesting and useful	interesting and useful comments are not that common	0	Well moderated comments can be more interesting and useful than the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18249925_119_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	that improves the publications	that really embarrasses the publications	0	The commentators are often more knowledgeable than the journalists.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19124575_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the government can limit the speech of a simple transit worker but not a justice	the government has a right to limit the speech of both a simple transit worker and a justice	0	Ginsburg is a US citizen with the right to speak her mind.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18179593_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	out of state students' money help in-state students	out of state students outnumber in-state students	1	Public University accept out of state students so they can get more money.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
20927040_177_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the expense would benefit the college	the expense doesn't benefit the college	1	They are an expensive bit of extra work with no true purpose.	Foreign language classes should not be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18248069_73_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	those ideas are rarely lunatic	those ideas are often lunatic	0	Comment sections provide a voice to thoughts and ideas outside the scope of regular editorial content.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18871115_85_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the religious people who make these comments are not Christians	the religious people who make these comments are Christians	1	When religious people say gay people don't deserve equality they aren't valuing gay people as humans or citizens.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17288999_52_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	our advancement will be equally inconsequential	our advancement will be equally consequential	0	Iran is not in the game just for today, but has long- term goals and plans. A major weakness of the nuclear agreement signed with Iran, which guarantees Iran a free nuclear hand in a decade or so.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18244954_474_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	low-value comments help publishers attract readers	high-value comments help publishers attract readers	1	People do not show respect in comments sections, which takes away from their value.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18862412_71_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people in Christianity don't make up the majority	people in Christianity make up the majority	1	Christians create problems and people make the excuse they don't represent the majority.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19135848_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	it is Ginsburg's place to speak on the  fitness of a potential president	it is not Ginsburg's place to speak on the  fitness of a potential president	0	Ginsburg's comments on Trump's fitness to hold office are well within etiquette.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18692186_93_A104V8NZIQFN2F	higher education fosters virtue	higher education fosters violence	0	Guns kill people.	Guns should not be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
18247485_311_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	other people don't think the same way and can often be swayed into believing horrible things	other people often think same way	1	I don't think I absorb horrible ideas by reading them.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19140176_258_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	it is not inappropriate for justices to use their elevated public positions to make statements about political issues	it is inappropriate for justices to use their elevated public positions to make statements about political issues	0	Justice Ginsberg's comments shows an important intelligent person sees Trump as dangerous.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18633331_87_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the government cannot be trusted to impart regulations that have the citizens in mind	someone needs to impart regulations that have the citizens in mind	1	Air travel, like other travel, should be copiously regulated.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18432065_304_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the training will not stop other doctors	the training will stop all doctors	1	Opioid training will help stop lazy doctors from over prescribing for pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18240942_197_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	comments have to be moderated	comments are moderated	1	Some comments sections, like the NY Times, are well moderated and full of intellectual, thoughtful comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18242533_149_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	abuse never leads to great discoveries	abuse leads to great discoveries	0	Free speech is easily abused in non productive ways.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18336426_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	it can lead to mild use of others	it isn't linked to leading to mild use of others	1	Most people who try drugs do not become regular users.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
20654401_29_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	we can close insurance companies like that	we can't close insurance companies like that	1	If Ryan cant prove Medicare expenses are too much for the country then it needs to be expanded to all ages and paid for by health insurance companies which would close their bushiness instead.	Medicare needs to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
18428098_256_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	I had a really good time with that prescription	I had a really tough time with that prescription	1	Doctors gave me Hydrocodone that I didn't need after a back operation.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18866470_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	Dreher does not speak for all Christians	Dreher represents most  Christians	1	Dreher's antics prove Christians don't want peace with the LGBT community which wants to live under laws of democracy not religious dogma.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19123595_374_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the system doesn't need to be changed	the system needs to be changed	0	The use of a neutral appointment to denounce a political candidate is the real threat to the system.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18244616_333_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there are too many people that think they know about the topic at hand, and they really do	there are too many people that think they know about the topic at hand but they don't	0	Comments allow those with other knowledge to act as a balance and fact check the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18432416_588_A104V8NZIQFN2F	opioid training has a national standards	opioid training does not have a national standard yet	0	Doctors need to be held to nationwide educational standards to get and keep their licenses.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18321217_295_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	felons have a well-honed sense of integrity	felons have a twisted sense of integrity	0	Many felons are not actually guilty and many guilty are not caught.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18432416_588_AB98SGS280TY5	standards are not enforced by mandatory training	standards are enfornced by mandatory training	1	Doctors need to be held to nationwide educational standards to get and keep their licenses.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18250883_239_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most sections don't lack moderating	most sections lack moderating and result in arguing and bullying	0	With good moderation, useful and interesting discussions can be had.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244013_335_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	many opinions, especially those that are shared the most enthusiastically, are informed and helpful	many opinions, especially those that are shared the most enthusiastically, are uninformed and harmful	0	Comment sections provide different views on opinion pieces.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18303085_64_A247LJDZOGXJK6	voting is not a right	voting is a right	1	Felons should not lose their rights, for even a day.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
19587204_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	health care will always be a market industry	health care will not always be a market industry	0	Health care is a market failure, even if Health Insurance is still barely functioning.	Obamacare is not sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
17412381_709_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	problems and shortcomings don't get blamed on the diagnosis	problems and shortcomings get blamed on the diagnosis and not properly worked on	0	If the ADHD children were undiagnosed and unmedicated, I do not believe they would succeed in school.	The A.D.H.D. diagnosis is helping kids	Is the A.D.H.D. Diagnosis Helping or Hurting Kids?	Some say the criteria for medication and disability support is too subjective.
18007465_275_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	everybody hates someone with a Munchausen complex	everybody loves someone with a Munchausen complex	0	She had a Munchausen complex that made her use their deaths to aid in her spirituality.	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
18336742_156_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there are not many people with drug addictions	there are plenty of people with drug addictions	0	If marijuana led to other drug use many more people would have serious drug addictions.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18249368_33_A247LJDZOGXJK6	most comment sections are not well-moderated	a few comment sections are not well-moderated	1	Comments, when moderated, provide value to readers.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18864084_235_AYFOAD75CRBKE	they've also push them away in other cases	they've also embraced them in other cases	1	Christianity has helped make legislation that protects gays.	Christians have not created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18247680_474_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	inappropriate comments make them excruciating	inappropriate comments make them exciting	0	Comments sections become illegitimized by inappropriate commenters.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17288839_181_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	Iran doesn't have enough money or jihadists	Iran makes up for what it doesn't have in money with jihadists	0	Israel knows Iran doesn't have the money or desire to take on a large army.	Iran doesn't remain a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18247268_242_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	those abuses are rarely vile and do not bully other users or spread false information	those abuses are often vile and bully other users as well as spread false information	0	Comment sections are an important place for discussion even if some posters abuse them.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244743_509_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people only go to the comment section to troll	not all people go to the comment section to troll	0	Comment sections have devolved into anonymous school yard bullying, offering no debate or discussion.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18692186_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	less guns will lead to greater risks	less guns will lead to fewer risks	1	More guns will not provide more safety.	Guns should not be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
19639960_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	I followed the website information and got helpful info	I followed the website information and got bad info	0	I turned to the internet when my husband was diagnosed with late stage aggressive prostate cancer 13 years ago.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19124151_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	denouncing a candidate is not a statement of their political views	denouncing a candidate is a statement of their political views	1	It is not a justice's job to state their political views, it is simply to enforce the law.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18865357_593_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most christians do not truly believe that they should love everyone as Jesus did even if they are sinners	most christians believe that they should love everyone as Jesus did even if they are sinners	0	The Bible is not consistent in it's treatment of sex and marriage.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17284024_405_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	we shouldn't allow private schools in the first place	we should allow private alternatives	1	Free public education undermines private alternatives.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18694894_223_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	teenagers that make bad decisions could not be stopped by a gun	teenagers that make bad decisions could be stopped by a gun	0	Teenagers may not have the best capacity for well thought out decisions and should not have free access to guns.	Guns should not be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
19586126_674_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Obamacare is only about governing insurance companies	Obamacare is not about governing insurance companies	0	Insurance companies should not be governed by government policies.	Obamacare is not sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
18256373_114_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	that moderation has proven to establish itself elsewhere	that moderation has failed to establish itself elsewhere	0	Moderated comment sections, such as those in the New York Times, are free of the typical abuse and invective often found elsewhere.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17286558_86_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this does goes beyond the basic knowledge gained in high school	this does not have to go beyond the basic knowledge gained in high school	0	Education is very important and should be funded with tax money.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18553740_340_AE861G0AY5RGT	such risks are always a factor no matter what country hosts the olympics	such risks are't always a factor when other countries host the olympics	1	From a health standpoint, it is too risky to go to the Olympics.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
19637475_162_A2JKETV64OU7DY	self diagnosis has internal bias because patients know themselves better and it has a less chance for error.	self diagnosis has internal bias and has a great chance for error.	0	A search on a medical site could get early treatment.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19124151_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	supreme court justice can never go beyond her job	supreme court justice can sometimes go beyond her job	0	It is not a justice's job to state their political views, it is simply to enforce the law.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18244616_333_A104V8NZIQFN2F	everyone is contributing  knowledge	no one is contributing  knowledge and are just being hateful	0	Comments allow those with other knowledge to act as a balance and fact check the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19122808_507_A247LJDZOGXJK6	expressing an opinion about a candidate's moral character has nothing to do with politics	expressing an opinion about a candidate's moral character has everything  to do with politics	1	The Supreme Court justice position is set apart from politics, and thus justices should not participate in politics.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19639295_283_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	this diagnosis caused me to live in pain for the rest of my life	this diagnosis caused me to live in less pain for the rest of my life	1	By using information on the medical website, while conferring with my doctor I was able to get a more accurate diagnoses and alleviate personal fears.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18246336_20_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	mindless vitriol and verbal violence are a joy to read	mindless vitriol and verbal violence are hard to read	1	Comments often show mindless vitriol and verbal violence.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18251910_98_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	the discussion quickly degrades	the discussion quickly gets better	1	Comments add interest and spark discussion.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18347680_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	milk is not marijuana	milk is similar to marijuana	1	Milk isn't a gateway drug even though most people drink it as children.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
17286558_86_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	this education should consist only of job training	this education should consist of more than only job training	1	Education is very important and should be funded with tax money.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18336292_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	not all drugs are gateway drugs	all drugs are gateway drugs	0	Prescription drugs are the real gateway drugs, as they are dangerous and lead to increased heroin addiction and death by overdose.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18884220_318_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is a personal belief that does not sway the law or change what homosexual people are allowed to do	this is a personal belief that can sway the law or change what homosexual people are allowed to do	1	Christians feel homosexuality is immoral.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17965626_105_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	they outnumber passionate baby boomers who are determined to keep the status quo	they are outnumbered by passionate baby boomers who are determined to keep the status quo	0	College students constant questioning of everything lead them to not be swayed by lies and promises.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
20922649_353_A247LJDZOGXJK6	students need to learn more about their own culture rather than focus on foreign cultures	students need to learn about both their own culture and foreign cultures	1	Learning a language allows you to assimilate a culture in a way not possible by other methods.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18006717_148_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	the poor should not learn how to embrace suffering	the poor should learn how to embrace suffering	0	Mother Teresa's work was more about indulging the pain and suffering of the poor for "their own good."	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
19638956_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	most people that use the internet are as intelligent as I am	most people that use the internet are not as intelligent as I am	0	I was able to do considerable research on the cancer I was diagnosed with on my own, and my oncologist respected my knowledge and worked with me.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18248069_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	most comments sections have good views from sane people	most comments sections have bad views from lunatics	0	Comment sections with good comments help me see different views.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19136268_302_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the courts place is in moral judgements	the courts place is not in moral judgements	0	The Supreme Court Justice recognized Trump's harmful energies and felt it was a time when there was a moral imperative to resist evil.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18251910_187_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	these perspectives often include obscene, hateful comments directed at individual people	these perspectives often include pure, loving comments directed at individual people	1	They provide other peoples perspectives on topics.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18540371_83_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the safety and health of the participants is a big deal	the safety and health of the participants is not a big deal	0	The safety and health of the participants are at risk.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18863796_398_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these are leaders	these are just a few people, not everyone has to like everyone else, that is life, get over it	0	Well known leaders of the Christian community have been very outspoke and vile about members of the LGBT community.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18865848_125_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the voice of the majority of Christians is harmful	the voice of the majority of Christians is not harmful	0	A small group choose to interpret the Old Testament in its literal word that drive a harmful message.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19119090_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it must wait for that to occur beforehand	it shouldn't wait for that to occur beforehand	1	If the Trump presidency begins to turn into a fascist dictatorship, then the justices of the Court will need to speak out.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18247937_320_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	we all know how terrible divergent opinions can be	we all know how useful divergent opinions can be	1	Comment sections provide divergent opinions and different world views.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17966814_225_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	primary election is just as an election	primary election is not a real election	0	Young people influenced the Massachusetts Democrat Primary, for example.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
18556963_34_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	these fake articles by anonymous people have increased interest and appreciation for "real" journalism	these fake articles by anonymous people have decreased interest and appreciation for "real" journalism	1	There are anonymous people posing as real journalists with no oversight or peer review.	Facebook is ruining journalism	Is Facebook Saving Journalism or Ruining It?	Is the company providing a broader platform for news, or is it too controlling of people's access to it?
18247022_132_AE861G0AY5RGT	propaganda is a powerful method of education	propaganda is a powerful method of spreading falsehoods	1	Comment sections are just a propaganda device.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18250796_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	comments don't detract from the original article	comments detract from the original article	0	The reading public can use comments sections to voice their opinion on media.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18369303_107_A2JKETV64OU7DY	Google hasn't done so much to help the economy, its workers, and users.	Google has done so much to help the economy, its workers, and users.	0	Monopolies are not good for the market.	Google is a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
19637475_0_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	these same websites can be full of information that simply frightens and doesn't inform	these same websites can be full of information that enlightens and informs	1	There are cases where internet research on medical websites improved condition or saved lives.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18540371_217_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	there is a great risk of a Zika outbreak in Brazil	there is no risk of a Zika outbreak in Brazil	0	The risk of Zika outbreak is not worth holding the Olympics.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18865357_716_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	only Christians have tried to define it as such	only certain sects have tried to define it as such	0	Defining marriage as between a man and woman is mean and cruel to those who may be of the same sex and love each other.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18247680_474_A104V8NZIQFN2F	other commenters usually fix it	other commenters usually jump on the bandwagon	1	Comments sections become illegitimized by inappropriate commenters.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18006717_148_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it would make the people's suffering more justified	it would not make the people's suffering more justified	1	Mother Teresa's work was more about indulging the pain and suffering of the poor for "their own good."	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
18865710_235_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is not acceptable from a real Christian perspective, either	it is only acceptable from a real Christian perspective	1	Denying LGBT rights based on religious beliefs is not acceptable from a civil rights perspective.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19137971_451_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this would show she is biased towards one president versus another and would influence her decision on cases	this would not show she is biased towards anyone  and would not influence her decision on cases	1	Justice Ginsburg has a good grasp on US history, and should be allowed to voice her opinion in a presidential election.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18247485_311_A1J0GU26323WVA	comment sections are filled with stupidity and people who lack common sense	comment sections are not filled with stupidity and people who lack common sense	1	I don't think I absorb horrible ideas by reading them.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18249368_294_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	good and decent people are a true reflection of the readership	good and decent people are not a true reflection of the readership	0	The NY Times comments remind of the good and decent people in the world who speak out where there is a lot of bleak news elsewhere.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18337579_637_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	most marijuana smokers also dabble in other harmless activities	most marijuana smokers also dabble in other drugs	0	Addiction is a result of a personality trait and the symptoms of that trait are drug abuse.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18249237_99_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	comments often do help with that	comments often do not help with that	0	I need the comments to trust the reporting in the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18241716_160_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	most organizations do engage with the comment section	most organizations do not engage with the comment section	0	Engagement in the comment section is valuable to the organization.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18248069_290_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it's so hard to find a comment that is worth reading	it's so easy to find a comment that is worth reading	1	Finding one gem in the comments section is worth all of the other problems.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19126908_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the job has a lower priority than opinions	the job has a higher priority than opinions	0	The justices are allowed their opinions.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18693756_341_AE861G0AY5RGT	violence on campus or off cannot be prevented	violence on campus or off shouldn't be promoted	0	An imaginary line around a college campus will not suddenly change people who are not a public danger outside the line.	Guns should be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
18864173_512_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this idea is one that is only taught by Christians	this idea is not one that is only taught by Christians but by people of many different backgrounds	0	Anti-gayness is an antiquated view that is taught by various religions and only serves to keep people divided by ignorance.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17138252_182_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	wearing a hijab offers a form of exclusion among women	wearing a hijab offers a form of solidarity among women	0	This control of women is horrendous.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18541016_88_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Brazil can't pump in fresh water	Brazil can pump in fresh water	0	The swimmers shouldn't have to swim in toxic water.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
17965626_105_AYFOAD75CRBKE	they can at times be gullible even with facts at hand	they are never gullible	1	College students constant questioning of everything lead them to not be swayed by lies and promises.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
19124575_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	when she is acting as a justice, she is still a citizen	when she is acting as a justice, she is not a citizen	0	Ginsburg is a US citizen with the right to speak her mind.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18683641_262_A104V8NZIQFN2F	government should only regulate the free market	government shouldn't regulate the free market	1	Airlines are not a free market industry	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18007196_102_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Mother Theresa used the contributions to help the needy	Mother Theresa did not use the contributions to help the needy	1	She accepted contributions to her cause from dictators and torturers and in exchange enhanced their images.	Mother Teresa should not be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
18866895_404_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the congressman isn't actually killing gays	the congressman promotes killing gays	1	Christian congressman Rick Allen advocating for death is harmful to gays.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18653311_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	an early reservation system does not imply restricted access	an early reservation system implies restricted access	1	People who care about spending time in these places should be willing to make early reservations for the crowded ones.	Overcrowded national parks should have restricted access	Should Overcrowded National Parks Have Restricted Access?	Tourism is degrading popular natural sites with increased crowds, pollution and conflicts between humans and wildlife.
19140278_64_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	justices can choose to live in silence	justices can choose not to live in silence	1	At some point in everyone's lives they are faced with making the choice to speak up or live with what happens from their silence.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18250796_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the public does not know what is talking about	the public knows what is talking about	1	The reading public can use comments sections to voice their opinion on media.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246375_210_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	stories need not be able to stand alone without comment	stories should be able to stand alone without comment	0	Comments give new perspectives and context to stories.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
20653659_257_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	providers are already accountable for treatment	providers are not accountable for treatment yet	0	Rather than reforming Medicare, it would make more sense to lower healthcare costs by holding providers accountable for treatment.	Medicare doesn't need to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
18245183_112_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	This important insight and knowledge usually turn out to be lies	This important insight and knowledge usually turn out to be true	1	Often times, I gain important insight and knowledge from the comment section.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18319561_592_A2JKETV64OU7DY	most of their issues are wanting to do more legal things.	most of their issues are wanting to do more illegal things.	0	If felons are not allowed to vote, it causes society to ignore issues that pertain to prison populations.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
19126908_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	it is entirely possible to have an opinion without publicly expressing it	it isn't possible to express an opinion without saying it	1	The justices are allowed their opinions.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18864139_144_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Christians are only following holy orders and the ideals portrayed in the book	Christians are following common sense and not holy orders and the ideals portrayed in the book	0	If you look to a "holy" book written long, long ago and betraying its human origins on every page. Inevitably be in constant conflict with social progress, and reality.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18246562_277_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	usually those feelings are malicious and intolerable	usually those feelings are not malicious and intolerable	1	Comment sections give value by showing the feelings of the community.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19135848_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	etiquette is for judicial comments too	etiquette is for fancy dinner parties not judicial comments	0	Ginsburg's comments on Trump's fitness to hold office are well within etiquette.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18256373_114_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the comment sections actually need to be moderated	the comment sections actually seldomly need to be moderated	1	Moderated comment sections, such as those in the New York Times, are free of the typical abuse and invective often found elsewhere.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18246663_838_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these readers are often knowledgeable and cause the article to be healthily debated	these readers are often fringe and cause the article to be a circus	0	Comment sections can bring in more readers if the author addressed different reactions to columns.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18866076_35_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	many Christians would not like for us to do the same as in Muslim countries	many Christians would like for us to do the same as in Muslim countries	1	Muslim countries arrest or execute gays.	Christians have not created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19641659_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	the wrong information is out there too	the right information is out there too	1	Not doing your own research can be hazardous to your health.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18179593_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the extra money is spent on all students	the extra money isn't spent on all students	1	Public University accept out of state students so they can get more money.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
18242693_133_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these sections provide the best entertainment	these sections do not provide the best entertainment	1	People cannot have educated debates, rather they name call and insult in comment sections.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18362833_8_AE861G0AY5RGT	Google is playing nice with all their competition in their bid for success	Google is squaring all competition in their bid for success	0	Google is simply a wildly successful American company.	Google is not a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18249368_294_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this speaking out has done nothing constructive	this speaking out has done many things that are constructive	1	The NY Times comments remind of the good and decent people in the world who speak out where there is a lot of bleak news elsewhere.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18866470_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	Christians never abandoned religious dogma	Christians long ago abandoned religious dogma	0	Dreher's antics prove Christians don't want peace with the LGBT community which wants to live under laws of democracy not religious dogma.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
20644762_102_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the low costs are not a reflection of the substandard care	the low costs are a reflection of the substandard care	0	The costs of it are relatively low.	Medicare doesn't need to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
18319561_430_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	wrongful convictions need no attention	wrongful convictions need attention	1	Allowing felons to vote would help wrongful convictions get proper attention from government.	Felons should be allowed to vote	Should Felons Ever Be Allowed to Vote?	Laws disenfranchising felons in several states have had a disproportionate effect on African-Americans.
18884220_318_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Christians hate the act and not the people	Christians hate the act and the people	1	Christians feel homosexuality is immoral.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19639295_564_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	physicians are available 24/7	physicians are not available 24/7	1	The internet can be supplementary to meeting with a physician.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18038746_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	that is in the past and Turkey is looking to turn over a new leaf	that is in the present and Turkey is not looking to turn over a new leaf	1	Erdogan has a history or repressing civil rights and violence.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
17502873_285_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is not what every politician does	this is exactly what every politician does	0	When activists try to be politicians it is clear they are only pursuing their own narrow objectives and visions, just to stroke their own ego.	Activists cannot be politicians	Can Activists Be Politicians?	In running for mayor of Baltimore, DeRay Mckesson is one of a group of activists nationwide hoping to turn their activism into political power.
18176052_144_AE861G0AY5RGT	the presence of Chinese students means other students aren't being educated	the presence of Chinese students doesn't mean other students are being mis-treated	0	There are a lot of Chinese students in US universities.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
20918837_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	Muslims need to know that the two state fix is going to be the acceptable answer	Muslims need to know that the two state fix is not ever going to be the acceptable answer	0	Moving the U.S. embassy will tell Muslims that Israel will never accept a two-state fix and more war will ensue.	The U.S. Embassy should not be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
19585313_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	there are some fundamental differences between the three models with favor to the Dutch and Swiss	there are some fundamental similarities between the three models with favor to the Dutch and Swiss	1	Taking a cue from the success of the Swiss and Dutch healthcare models proves Obamacare can work, too.	Obamacare is sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
19126908_0_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	the Court needs to seem politically impartial	the Court doesn't need to seem politically impartial	1	The justices are allowed their opinions.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
20936191_216_A104V8NZIQFN2F	cheating is how you get ahead in life	cheating is not how you get ahead in life	1	They can not be cheated through like most other classes.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18865848_125_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the media pays attention only to the extremists	the media have spotted a widespread trend	1	A small group choose to interpret the Old Testament in its literal word that drive a harmful message.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18244013_335_AE861G0AY5RGT	everyone wants a different view	no one wants a different view	0	Comment sections provide different views on opinion pieces.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17288999_52_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	the people likely to be in charge of Iran in the long term view the US much worse than it's current leadership	the people likely to be in charge of Iran in the long term view the US much more favorably than it's current leadership	0	Iran is not in the game just for today, but has long- term goals and plans. A major weakness of the nuclear agreement signed with Iran, which guarantees Iran a free nuclear hand in a decade or so.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
18249225_121_AYFOAD75CRBKE	fight is the driving force of democracy	conversation is the driving force of democracy	1	Comments sections are full of partisan individuals looking for a fight, not a conversation.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18432065_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	a doctor has a responsibility to treat patients problems, not their future addiction problems	a doctor has a responsibility to treat patients problems at all costs	1	There are many treatments that doctors need to learn to help people in pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18179593_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	more money means a better education for everyone	more money does not mean a better education for everyone	1	Public University accept out of state students so they can get more money.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
18866895_404_A247LJDZOGXJK6	Rick Allen is not a good Christian	Rick Allen is what people thing of as a good Christian	1	Christian congressman Rick Allen advocating for death is harmful to gays.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18250168_445_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	compromises are good solutions which solve underlying problems	compromises are poor solutions which don't solve underlying problems	0	We are able to take into consideration all views and come to a compromise.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19135306_77_AE861G0AY5RGT	extreme cases never happen	extreme cases seldom happen	1	Supreme Court Justices should be allowed to voice their opinion in extreme cases.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18179798_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	tuition from out of state students can raise the rate of in-state students	tuition from out of state students can lower the rate of in-state students	1	They want to take advantage of higher tuitions paid by foreign and out of state students.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
19140904_141_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	It would be disastrous to fail to point out Donald Trump's actions.	It would be disastrous to point out Donald Trump's actions.	0	Too many people in powerful positions are turning a blind eye to Donald Trump and his actions.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18250883_239_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	moderation is usually good	moderation is usually bad	0	With good moderation, useful and interesting discussions can be had.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18250327_695_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	often times these are opinions disguised as facts and bullying tactics to force people into one belief system	often times these aren't opinions disguised as facts and bullying tactics to force people into one belief system	1	People can learn a lot from reading the comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18358703_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	marijuana leads to a false sense of security with drugs	marijuana does not lead to a false sense of security with drugs	1	Cannabis is safer than alcohol and does not lead to addiction.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18248069_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the different views I have seen are utterly repulsive	I have seen different views	1	Comment sections with good comments help me see different views.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19631099_924_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	doctors are not needed for proper diagnosis	doctors are needed for proper diagnosis	0	Patients know their body, but have limited doctor access.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18246928_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	comments have to be moderated	comments are moderated	1	When comments are moderated, it is appreciated by people like me.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17141178_258_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we all deserve to be uncomfortable in a truly free society	we all deserve to be comfortable in a truly free society	1	Public displays of religion make others uncomfortable.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
18068301_176_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is needed to fight Russia	it is not needed to fight Russia	1	Turkey does not have much in common with the rest of the countries in NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
20644762_102_AE861G0AY5RGT	low costs don't mean better coverage	low costs mean better coverage	1	The costs of it are relatively low.	Medicare doesn't need to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
19136080_204_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they work for the taxpayers and are not payed to be completely impartial	they work for the taxpayers and are payed to be completely impartial	0	There is nothing to prohibit their speech.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18871115_85_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	gay people are human	gay people aren't human	0	When religious people say gay people don't deserve equality they aren't valuing gay people as humans or citizens.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
17295969_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	I would not be happy to pay for some rich kids tuition at the same time	I would be happy to pay tuition for everyone, even some rich kids	1	I would be happy to support free community college so those who can't afford it can get educated.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18872849_418_AB98SGS280TY5	Churches do not tell people to shun gay people.	Churches tell people to shun gay people.	1	Church's are still the most segregated aspect of our society	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18177142_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the statistics does not prove neglecting	the statistics proves neglecting	1	The UC system admits far fewer CA high school students than it was designed to.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
19123421_176_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people should know her personal opinion, but not as justice	people should know her personal opinion as justice	1	Justice Ginsberg's should make her opinion know to American people.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
20653695_320_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the elderly are not the only people that are affected	the elderly are the only people that are affected	0	There needs to be some sort of vetting process for advertisers, some of them attempt to scam the elderly.	Medicare needs to be reformed	Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?	Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
19716828_271_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children's safety reflects the overall situation	children's safety doesn't reflect the overall situation	1	Despite small scale conflict, children no longer have to hide under their desks or wonder whether a siren means bombers are on the way.	The world is becoming safer	Is the World Becoming Safer?	Does a peace process to end the civil war in Colombia signal a trend toward less violence within and among other countries?
17288999_52_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	their plans will not change in a decade or so	their plans will change in a decade or so	0	Iran is not in the game just for today, but has long- term goals and plans. A major weakness of the nuclear agreement signed with Iran, which guarantees Iran a free nuclear hand in a decade or so.	Iran remains a threat	Does Iran Remain a Threat?	Despite the accord that reduced its ability to build nuclear weapons, is it still a threat to safety and stability of the region?
19121658_189_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	their public opinions cannot be restricted to only certain topics	their public opinions can be restricted to only certain topics	0	It is better that justices speak openly about their opinions rather than hiding them in their legal statements.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19639960_0_A1Z6F664MYBMVI	he died after taking their advice	he lived after taking their advice	1	I turned to the internet when my husband was diagnosed with late stage aggressive prostate cancer 13 years ago.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19137971_529_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they are still also citizens	they are still judges	0	Being a judge doesn't take away their right to vote and their freedom of speech.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19123333_470_A104V8NZIQFN2F	voicing her opinion should not cause her to be removed from office	voicing her opinion should remove Ginsberg from office	0	Justice Ginsberg should be allowed to voice her opinion on Trump's ability to perform the duties of the presidency.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
17284024_405_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	private colleges are not doing just fine	private colleges are doing just fine as they have more prestige	0	Free public education undermines private alternatives.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18244616_333_AE861G0AY5RGT	we need people with experience or knowledge fact checking a researched article	we don't need random people with little experience or knowledge fact checking a researched article	0	Comments allow those with other knowledge to act as a balance and fact check the article.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18250327_695_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	learning leads to questioning, which leads to revolt	learning leads to questioning, which leads to acceptance	1	People can learn a lot from reading the comments.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18248041_106_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	others usually feel that the article is written by a Nazi or someone who is not enough of a Nazi	others usually feel that the article is written by a Smurf or someone who is not enough of a Smurf	1	The comment sections help me get an idea of how others feel about the articles.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17374751_276_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it is the students' parents who pay both tuition and taxes	the students themselves pay tuition	1	The cost of college is high and should be paid by the individual students and not passed on to the taxpayers.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
19123173_91_AE861G0AY5RGT	They need to uphold the rule of law regardless of any circumstances	They just could lose credibility and lose their ability to uphold the rule of law	0	They have a duty to denounce it since the rule of law is under attack.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18256373_488_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the connections from comment sections haven't caused hate and verbal abuse to proliferate	the connections from comment sections have caused hate and verbal abuse to proliferate	0	Comment sections create a connection to the world and others' observations.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18242358_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	deranged people write thoughful comments	deranged people write rude comments	1	There are too many deranged people out there to use your real name especially if you are a woman.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18244954_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people do not like to read vulgar, nasty things	people like to read vulgar, nasty things	0	Comments sections, when unfiltered, will always be vulgar, nasty, and hate-filled.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19125637_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	bias is subjective	denouncing is bias	1	Although they are human, justices must make every effort to remain unbiased.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
17848547_16_AYFOAD75CRBKE	interaction in many activities is needed	interaction in many activities isn't needed	0	Artificial Intelligence can play a game and not otherwise interact.	Machines are not gaining the upper hand on humans	Is Artificial Intelligence Now the Real Deal?	When a computer beats the champion of the world's most complex game, does it mean machines are gaining the upper hand on humans?
19121658_189_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	justices' opinions, even when open, will affect their rulings	justices' opinions, even when open, will not affect their rulings	1	It is better that justices speak openly about their opinions rather than hiding them in their legal statements.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18250276_53_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	there is moderation and good discussion	moderation on many sites is substandard and much of the good discussion gets buried	0	Comments, with good moderation, are a part of democracy.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17502873_285_A3GNQDFPZALU92	the public is  not smart enough to discern this and weed out the guilty activists	the public is smart enough to discern this and weed out the guilty activists	0	When activists try to be politicians it is clear they are only pursuing their own narrow objectives and visions, just to stroke their own ego.	Activists cannot be politicians	Can Activists Be Politicians?	In running for mayor of Baltimore, DeRay Mckesson is one of a group of activists nationwide hoping to turn their activism into political power.
18633331_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	monopoly is good for the economy	monopoly is bad for the economy	1	Airlines have become a monopoly.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
19122484_258_AE861G0AY5RGT	judge's opinions are not able to sway voters	judge's opinions are able to sway voters	1	Obviously they are human and have opinions, but they should not allow those opinions to enter the public forum.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18242693_133_AE861G0AY5RGT	people insulting each other is not as entertaining as the article	people insulting each other can be just as entertaining as the article	0	People cannot have educated debates, rather they name call and insult in comment sections.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19585313_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	the current format isn't the same	the current format is the same	1	Taking a cue from the success of the Swiss and Dutch healthcare models proves Obamacare can work, too.	Obamacare is sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
19123595_374_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	America can withstand the remarks of one person	America can't withstand the remarks of one person	1	The use of a neutral appointment to denounce a political candidate is the real threat to the system.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19140278_64_AE861G0AY5RGT	the people know it's better to remain silent	the people know it's better to be loudly opinionated	1	At some point in everyone's lives they are faced with making the choice to speak up or live with what happens from their silence.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
19636303_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	patients may use this information to misdiagnose themselves and seek the wrong kind of treatment	patients can't use this information to misdiagnose themselves and seek the wrong kind of treatment	1	Doctors are arrogant if they think it's wrong to look up information.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18244013_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	people always disagree with each other in these comments	people always agree with each other in these comments	0	Comment sections are important to understand why people disagree.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18693756_341_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	carrying weapons turns weak students into a public danger	carrying weapons turns nobody into a public danger	1	An imaginary line around a college campus will not suddenly change people who are not a public danger outside the line.	Guns should be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
17502873_285_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	stroking one own's ego is the core of politics	serving others is the core of politics	1	When activists try to be politicians it is clear they are only pursuing their own narrow objectives and visions, just to stroke their own ego.	Activists cannot be politicians	Can Activists Be Politicians?	In running for mayor of Baltimore, DeRay Mckesson is one of a group of activists nationwide hoping to turn their activism into political power.
19640046_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	people use them to make informed decisions to not freak out and call the ambulance	people use them then decide to not wait until the next day and call the ambulance	1	Medical sites are useful in the middle of the night when offices are closed.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
19122808_507_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	denouncing a candidate is politics	denouncing a candidante is not politics	0	The Supreme Court justice position is set apart from politics, and thus justices should not participate in politics.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18361233_418_AE861G0AY5RGT	marijuana dealer often upgrade their customers to cocaine	marijuana dealers usually don't upgrade their customers to cocaine	1	The only 'gateway effect' of marijuana is dealers access to other criminal enterprises.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18248249_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these unlikely sources have proven to be fringe and add little to the discussion	these unlikely sources have proven add a lot to the discussion	1	Moderated comments are a great way for unlikely sources to have their opinions heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
20917193_835_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Palestine doesn't want to compromise	Palestine has always been willing to compromise	0	If the embassy is moved to Jerusalem the Palestinians will know they need to compromise.	The U.S. Embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem	Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?	The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
17143651_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is cool to wear these as long as I can take them off when I want	it isn't cool to wear these	1	It fills me with regret that Muslim men are continuing to use hijabs to subjugate women as they have for hundreds of years.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
19121956_169_AYFOAD75CRBKE	sometimes freedom of speech cannot be endless	sometimes freedom of speech cannot be limited	1	Everyone can have a committed opinion yet have the ability to decide in the best interests of others.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18369303_182_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	rising the bar too high stimulates competition	rising the bar too high harms competition	1	The creators of google apple and facebook deserve money for their creations, but they are raising the bar too high for competition.	Google is a harmful monopoly	Is Google a Harmful Monopoly?	European regulators say the company's Android phone blocks rival services.
18179798_127_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	universities gain additional funds they can use to enrich the experience on in-state students	universities gain additional funds to make more profit	1	They want to take advantage of higher tuitions paid by foreign and out of state students.	Public universities are neglecting in-state students	Are Public Universities Neglecting In-State Students?	State schools are accepting more and more nonresidents to bridge budget gaps.
18039520_244_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	ideological diversity makes alliances better, like it has in Sweden and Germany	ideological diversity makes alliances less effective, like in Sweden and Germany	1	Turkey practices a different leaning ideology than other nearby countries in NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
17848547_16_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	playing a game is similar to reign over humankind	playing a game is different from reign over humankind	1	Artificial Intelligence can play a game and not otherwise interact.	Machines are not gaining the upper hand on humans	Is Artificial Intelligence Now the Real Deal?	When a computer beats the champion of the world's most complex game, does it mean machines are gaining the upper hand on humans?
18654175_71_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	having too many visitors at once ruins the experience for everybody	having too many visitors at once does not ruin the experience for anybody	1	Everybody should be able to go.	Overcrowded national parks should not have restricted access	Should Overcrowded National Parks Have Restricted Access?	Tourism is degrading popular natural sites with increased crowds, pollution and conflicts between humans and wildlife.
19140254_259_A3NSJ6GJC7TZSG	judges should appear fair and unbiased	judges should appear fair and honest	1	A Justice can voice an opinion on politics without breaching legal ethics.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18633331_198_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the worst way to assure that is raw capitalism	the best way to assure that is raw capitalism	0	Air travel is a service that should be available and accountable to all citizens.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18251910_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	most of the other sites do not have horrible comments sections either	all the other sites have horrible comments sections	0	The NYT seems to have good and clean comments unlike some other sites.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17295969_165_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	that's not easily affordable	that's easily affordable if students drink and smoke less	0	Every qualified student should be able to complete 2 years of community college.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
19639960_121_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	doctors need to be honest at all times	doctors need to be dishonest on occasion	0	Medical websites help to keep doctors honest.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18244216_401_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	rarely does that opposing side come across in a heated and ugly way with name calling and false information	often times that opposing side comes across in a heated and ugly way with name calling and sometimes even false information	0	Comment sections permit opposing sides to see and understand the other side of a debate.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18248069_290_AE861G0AY5RGT	the gems are farther and fewer between	there are many gems	1	Finding one gem in the comments section is worth all of the other problems.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18039520_244_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	that should have no effect on weather or not they can contribute financially or with armies	that should affect on weather or not they can contribute financially or with armies	1	Turkey practices a different leaning ideology than other nearby countries in NATO.	Turkey doesn't belong to NATO	Does Turkey Still Belong in NATO?	Given President Erdogan's record on human rights and how his focus on the Kurdish minority has interfered with his fight against ISIS, is he a reliable ally?
18249368_33_A104V8NZIQFN2F	very few comment sections are moderated because they're so high quality	very few comment sections are moderated	0	Comments, when moderated, provide value to readers.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18865357_593_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	many Christians take the Bible literally	many Christians do not take the Bible literally	0	The Bible is not consistent in it's treatment of sex and marriage.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18653311_387_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	restrictions might ultimately cut down on wait times	restrictions might ultimately cut down on visits and income	0	People who care about spending time in these places should be willing to make early reservations for the crowded ones.	Overcrowded national parks should have restricted access	Should Overcrowded National Parks Have Restricted Access?	Tourism is degrading popular natural sites with increased crowds, pollution and conflicts between humans and wildlife.
18862765_62_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	Christians won't apologize for their anti-gay behavior and have become more intolerant	Christians have recently apologized for their anti-gay behavior and become more accepting	0	Christians, along with Muslims, are by far the most outspoken against gays.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
19642659_215_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	abundance of information helps self-diagnosis	abundance of information makes self-diagnosis harder	0	It is very nice to have the information easily available.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
20922649_228_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students can be exposed to other cultures in different venues	students cannot properly be exposed to other cultures in other venues	1	American students would benefit from learning foreign languages, by being exposed to other cultures.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18246826_102_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these opinions aren't often marginal and extreme	these opinions are often marginal and extreme	0	Comment sections provide a place for people to have their opinion heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18554051_312_AE861G0AY5RGT	political issues are no threat to Olympic games	political issues are a threat to Olympic games	0	Political issues have been going on throughout time and are not, and do not only happen in Brazil.	Brazil should not postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18432065_304_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most doctors prescribe badly	most doctors prescribe just fine, it is people who seek more meds illegally	0	Opioid training will help stop lazy doctors from over prescribing for pain.	Opioid training should be mandatory	Should Opioid Training for Doctors Be Mandatory?	The American Medical Association says no, but could it help stem the rise of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs?
18247221_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	well written comments are pain to read	well written comments are joy to read	1	Comments are plentiful and generally well written.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18862765_62_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	criticism attracts even more hate for gays	criticism attracts even more support for gays	0	Christians, along with Muslims, are by far the most outspoken against gays.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18005097_141_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many people make differences in the city and aren't canonized	many people make differences in the city and are canonized	1	Mother Theresa was active and made a difference in the city.	Mother Teresa should be canonized	Should Mother Teresa Be Canonized?	Given questions about the type of care the Catholic nun provided to the poor, is Pope Francis right to make her a saint?
17282934_110_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	covering needs of students that are not tution based is a minor issue	covering needs of students that are not tution based is a major issue	1	Free college will result in reduced funding for students that have needs that are not tuition based.	College should not be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
18247022_229_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these attacks don't make for great reading	these attacks make for great reading	0	Commenters on the Washington POst are often degraded and receive personal attacks.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18633331_87_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	only the free market has the power to regulate effectively	only the government has the power to regulate effectively	1	Air travel, like other travel, should be copiously regulated.	Government should regulate airline industry again	Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again?	Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
18247268_242_A3CPPBPJ602FG1	Negative comments stand out.	Negative comments do not stand out.	1	Comment sections are an important place for discussion even if some posters abuse them.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18250168_445_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	compromises in the comments sections happen	nobody compromises in the comments sections	0	We are able to take into consideration all views and come to a compromise.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19587204_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the true failures with Obamacare lie in noncompliance by insurance companies and the program won't do better even with proper enforcement	the true failures with Obamacare lie in noncompliance by insurance companies, the program itself would do well with proper enforcement	0	Health care is a market failure, even if Health Insurance is still barely functioning.	Obamacare is not sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.
19137971_529_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they cannot be trusted to make fair judgments if they are openly opposing a candidate	they can still be trusted to make fair judgments if they are openly opposing a candidate	0	Being a judge doesn't take away their right to vote and their freedom of speech.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18247221_82_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	moderation is plentiful and good discussion are easily found	moderation is poor and the plentiful good discussion is easily buried by garbage	0	Comments are plentiful and generally well written.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19639960_755_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	being informed doesn't mean to understand	being informed means to understand	1	It is good to be informed about your health.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18365640_74_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	addicts are addicted mentally to all drugs	addicts are not addicted mentally to all drugs	1	Addiction is a mental disorder, it is not dependent on the substance.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
19630583_418_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	better questions undermine the doctor-patient relationship	better questions improve the doctor-patient relationship	1	Onsite medical articles are helpful and can allow patients to ask their doctors better questions.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18540371_83_A2JKETV64OU7DY	life always has some risk of danger but these athletes shouldn't have to deal with them every day	life always has some risk of danger and these athletes deal with them every day	0	The safety and health of the participants are at risk.	Brazil should postpone Olympics	Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?	The country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis, not to mention a Zika outbreak, and the Summer Games are three months away.
18244743_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	other commenters were so good so they don't need me anymore	I was just bored of commenting	1	I recently stopped contributing to the comment section of my local newspaper.	Comment sections have failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
18336742_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	Opioids and their over-prescription are hardcore drugs people turn to when marijuana no longer gets an addict high	Opioids and their over-prescription are hardcore drugs people do instead of marijuana	1	Opioids and their over-prescription and under-monitoring, not marijuana, are gateway drugs.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
19122282_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	her opinion is important when it is being expressed	her opinion doesn't actually become law simply by being expressed	1	Justice Ginsberg can say what she likes.	Supreme court justice can denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18864173_652_AD8UJKT5HYGNJ	teaching intolerance is harmless	teaching intolerance is harmful	1	Christianity teaches intolerance of those different.	Christians have created a harmful atmosphere for gays	Have Christians Created a Harmful Atmosphere for Gays?	Church-backed efforts to fight L.G.B.T. rights have been blamed for feeding a hateful atmosphere that accommodates attacks on gays.
18246826_102_A104V8NZIQFN2F	most opinions are not worth hearing	most opinions are worth hearing	1	Comment sections provide a place for people to have their opinion heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19120405_324_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Nazi Germany had a very powerful justice system	Nazi Germany did not have a very powerful justice system	0	Nazi Germany is an example of political ideology infecting the judicial system.	Supreme court justice cannot denounce a candidate	Can a Supreme Court Justice Denounce a Candidate?	Is it ever appropriate or ethical for a justice to announce his or her preference in a presidential election?
18242280_79_A104V8NZIQFN2F	what people are learning is they can say whatever they want and not be accountable	what people are learning is they cannot say whatever they want and likewise can be accountable	1	People learn a lot from comment sections.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
17297586_570_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	even college drops caused by overestimated capabilities would be tax dollars well invested	college drops caused by overestimated capabilities would be a waste of tax dollars	0	College should be free for those that are capable of performing at that level.	College should be free	Should College Be Free?	The cost of higher education is very much on the minds of many voters these days, and it's an issue among politicians from both sides of the aisle.
17138267_326_A3GNQDFPZALU92	it doesn't  even the playing field especially if there's degradation involved	it evens the playing field even if there's degradation involved	0	It is also degrading to males.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
17977461_77_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Many college students do vote	Many college students don't vote	0	All votes matter.	College students' votes do matter in an election	Do College Students' Votes Really Matter in an Election?	Young people are often politically active but their electoral power is unproven.
18336292_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	marijuana is available by prescription	marijuana is not available by prescription	1	Prescription drugs are the real gateway drugs, as they are dangerous and lead to increased heroin addiction and death by overdose.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
18249925_383_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	discussion of democratic ideas do not lead to revolutions	discussion of democratic ideas often lead to revolutions	0	Comments section enable the democratic discussion of ideas.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
20928930_178_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this does not apply to every job and might not be important to some industries	this applies to every job and might be important to some industries too	1	Foreign language skills are rewarded in the job market.	Foreign language classes should be mandatory in college	Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?	A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a foreign language.
18693756_293_AYFOAD75CRBKE	then we see violent incidents	we don't see violent incidents	1	Guns are already on college campuses.	Guns should be permitted on college campuses	Should Guns Be Permitted on College Campuses?	Supporters say guns makes campuses safer. Opponents question the effect guns have on public safety and academic freedom.
18247485_441_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	all views should be heard	all views shouldn't be heard	0	Comments allow all views to be heard.	Comment sections have not failed	Have Comment Sections Failed?	In recent years, many media companies have disabled them because of widespread abuse and obscenity.
19647276_194_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	most medical websites aren't legitimate	most medical websites are legitimate	1	Legitimate medical websites help distinguish between minor and serious conditions and tell when to seek a doctor.	Medical websites are healthful	Are Medical Websites Healthful?	Does the internet add to patients' knowledge, or dangerously misinform them?
18365640_74_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	an addict who uses marijuana is going to have a tendency toward addiction and trying harder things	an addict who uses marijuana won't have a tendency toward addiction and trying harder things	1	Addiction is a mental disorder, it is not dependent on the substance.	Marijuana is not a gateway drug	Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?	Does using marijuana lead to the use of more dangerous drugs, making it too dangerous to legalize?
17136757_110_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	wearing them perpetuates a sexist practice	wearing them more would make them seem less sexist	0	Hijabs are a sexist garment and should not be used as a symbol for anything.	Non-Muslims hurt women by wearing hijabs	Do Non-Muslims Help or Hurt Women by Wearing Hijabs?	Some will wear a headscarf in solidarity with Muslim women. Others say that only perpetuates the sexist dogma of conservative clerics.
19585313_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Obamacare is  paying attention to successful models	Obamacare is not paying attention to successful models	0	Taking a cue from the success of the Swiss and Dutch healthcare models proves Obamacare can work, too.	Obamacare is sustainable	Is Obamacare Sustainable?	Some insurance companies are pulling out of certain A.C.A. state health care exchanges.