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9975147_345_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | scholarships would give women a chance to study | scholarships would take women from the home | 0 | Miss America gives honors and education scholarships. | Miss America is good for women | There She Is, Miss America | In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women? |
3651490_320_A104V8NZIQFN2F | professors are even more inflexible and indoctrinate students to their personal beliefs | professors are flexible and indoctrinate students to the power of choice | 1 | I found online courses to not be well designed, flexible, or conducive to discussion. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
5445948_307_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | that harms the company's bottom line | that helps the company's bottom line | 1 | Interns are replacing employees. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
5477096_432_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | picking teams encourages competitiveness | picking teams is not the way the system works | 1 | If home schooled children get to pick a high school sports team high school kids will want to be able to play for other schools. | Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
13303812_159_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | most people don't understand that natural does not mean healthy | most people understand that natural does not mean healthy | 0 | Labeling a product with "natural" is an attempt to portray the food as "healthy", but is often not the case. | Restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels | What Makes 'Natural' Natural? | Should the F.D.A. restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels? |
3526042_138_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | fewer tourists at attractions is best for New Yorkers | fewer tourists at attractions is not best for New Yorkers | 1 | The parking problems caused by the bike lanes are ruining attractions. | New York's bike lanes are not working | Are New York's Bike Lanes Working? | Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far? |
5475504_203_AE861G0AY5RGT | there is no prejudice that needed to be overcome as a home schooled student | there are prejudices that need to be overcome as a home schooled student | 1 | If they play for high school team maybe they can overcome the prejudice of being home schooled. | Home-schoolers should play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
6022328_10_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | vegans can't figure out how to eat without being at risk | vegans can figure out how to eat without being at risk | 0 | Humans are naturally omnivorous, as dictated by our physiological needs, and veganism is a health risk. | Veganism is not good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
10396017_407_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we really don't that many tradespeople | we really need more trades people | 1 | It can provide more vocational training which will better prepare students to handle their future jobs better. | High school should last six years | Should High School Last Six Years? | President Obama recently visited a six-year high school, highlighting it as a model for the rest of the U.S. Should it be replicated? |
6953350_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look selfless and charitable | supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look dumb and stingy | 1 | Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them. | Supporting Israel hurts | Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility? | Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East? |
11965227_391_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | a dangerous market deters children from getting involved | a regulated market deters children from getting involved | 1 | A regulated market has replaced an unregulated and dangerous black market. | Colorado didn't go too far with pot | Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot? | Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach? |
9952573_220_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | no one goes out to eat if they want control over what they're shoving into their mouth | people go out to eat when they want control over what they're shoving into their mouth | 1 | Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in their food. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
7545952_11_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | I die a little but still don't mind bad tv | I mind watching bad tv | 1 | Reality shows cause me to die a little whenever I see them advertised even though I have watched them at times. | Reality shows are worse than other TV | Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV? | Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama? |
8832426_496_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | we need athletes to be trained for professional teams | we do not need athletes to be trained for professional teams | 1 | Intramural and interscholastic have a place but not college sports which just train athletes for professional teams. | Drop sports program in undergraduate schools | Dropping the Ball | Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs? |
10346152_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY | police officers have no right to privacy in many situations. | police officers also have the right to privacy in many situations. | 0 | Cameras should monitor police officers 24/7. | Police officers should be required to wear cameras | If Police Encounters Were Filmed | Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public? |
3639835_338_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | money will be saved all the way around | money will not be saved all the way around | 1 | The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits. | Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states | Is Privatization a Bad Deal for Cities and States? | To save money, New York is turning the clock back on outsourcing by replacing private contractors with city workers. |
6129077_395_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | it's a good diet that shouldn't have to be helped with vitamins | a good diet shouldn't have to be helped with vitamins | 0 | Vegan options like juices and replacement items are enriched with vitamins. | Veganism is good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
10951533_475_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this large economy provides boosts for the entire country's economy | this large economy doesn't provide boosts for the entire country's economy | 1 | They operate in such a large economy that it makes it almost impossible for smaller banks to succeed. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
4583769_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | arms sold to Taiwan are not used for defensive, but offensive purposes | arms sold to Taiwan are not used for offensive, but defensive purposes | 1 | There is no reason we shouldn't sell reasonable defensive arms to Taiwan. | Keep selling arms to Taiwan | Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan? | The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences? |
3176054_290_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the two can so easily co exist | the two hardly co exist | 1 | It undermines public education and emphasizes religious values over facts even though the two can easily co-exist. | Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break | Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break? | Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress? |
7447002_600_AB98SGS280TY5 | Overdramatizing simple events and names is in a way more entertaining | Overdramatizing simple events and names is in no way more entertaining | 1 | Reality shows fake misery, drama, and embarrassment and pretend as though it is real. | Reality shows are worse than other TV | Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV? | Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama? |
7951527_155_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this can be found in other buildings and online venues | this can't be found in other buildings and online venues | 1 | Libraries provide a venue for a number of desirable individual and shared life-enhancing activities. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
9831390_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | it is NATO's fight and the US belongs to NATO | it is not NATO's fight and the US belongs to NATO | 1 | Not our fight. | US should not attack Syria | Is an Attack on Syria Justified? | Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons? |
11894913_488_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | a solution would encourage the search for a better solution later | a solution better than nothing would discourage the search for a better solution later | 0 | A ratings solution, while messy, would be better than nothing. | Government should grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
2700850_221_AJNQ2PBD07FKE | They can learn critical thinking In psychology courses | They can learn critical thinking In humanities courses | 1 | Liberal arts provide knowledge to learn creative thinking, reading, and writing which are important to many career paths. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
7957857_673_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | most people have internet | few people have internet | 1 | Libraries provide internet for those that need it to do homework, find employment, and file taxes. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
3122593_214_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the bike lanes are not designed well enough to really serve their purpose and encourage biking | the bike lanes are designed well enough to really serve their purpose and encourage biking | 1 | One can avoid and improve heavy traffic by using public transportation or biking. | New York's bike lanes are working | Are New York's Bike Lanes Working? | Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far? |
8389640_328_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | parents don't need to come first for their children | parents need to come first for their children | 1 | This will cause more government interference in peoples lives relegating parents to a secondary role. | Public preschool is not a smart investment | Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment? | Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal? |
7046664_196_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | it is bad to focus on things that are not relevant | it is fun to focus on things that are not relevant | 0 | The spouse opinion may not be relevant to the campaign of the president. | We don't need to hear from candidate's spouse | Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse? | What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches? |
2653827_630_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | nobody can defeat the oil interests | together everybody can defeat the oil interests | 1 | Having such high interest in a foundling industry with the economy struggling is proof of the electric cars viability. | Electric cars will succeed | Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed? | Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise? |
11670926_107_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | we don't want better solutions | we want better solutions | 1 | If race is such a big part of the economic hardships and the reasons people are denied opportunities, then economic based actions would be a better solution. | Affirmative actions should be based on income | Should Affirmative Action Be Based on Income? | Will the Supreme Court decision on race-based preferences push colleges to resort to less effective methods to promote to diversity? |
10228010_160_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | short term fixes require much effort | short term fixes require little effort | 0 | [They] are short term fix that quickly fades. | Casinos are too much of a gamble | Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble? | Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs? |
5448130_383_A104V8NZIQFN2F | college students need to see how the "real world" is going to be | college students do not need to see how the "real world" is going to be | 1 | Internships are abused by employers and they should be monitored for misuse. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
7441792_159_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | other shows are held accountable via ratings and reviews when they cross the line and reality shows do not face the same consequences | other shows are held accountable via ratings and reviews when they cross the line, reality shows face the same consequences | 0 | Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic. | Reality shows are worse than other TV | Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV? | Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama? |
12629542_220_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we need the islamists as scapegoats to unify the country | we do not need the islamists as scapegoats to unify the country | 1 | Working with Assad will help defeat radical islamists | The U.S. should work with Assad to fight ISIS | Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS? | Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest? |
3647415_356_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | cost saving methods make education available to everyone | cost saving methods can't make education available to everyone | 1 | Online courses should only be used as a low quality cost savings measure. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
11163402_303_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people want the police to know their information | people don't want the police to know their information | 0 | Giving all immigrants ID cards would allow police to get information about people from their home country. | All immigrants should get ID cards | Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards? | Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally? |
4803078_343_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | I believe the Euro cannot handle it | I believe the Euro can handle it | 0 | Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down. | Greece will destroy the Euro Zone | Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone? | The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together. |
6210543_90_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | we can't have citizens being loyal to their home country | we can have citizens being loyal to their home country | 1 | America has more opportunity, but people are still loyal to their homes. | Dual citizenship should be allowed | Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans? | Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country. |
8892337_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | facts and actual use are more important than base sentimentality | facts and actual use are less important than base sentimentality | 1 | I have poor handwriting and mainly use technology but cursive writing still feels important to me. | Students should be taught cursive | Is Cursive Dead? | New public school curriculum standards in the U.S. do not require the teaching of cursive. But should students be taught it anyway? |
12628825_223_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | Assad is half Kurdish on his mother's side | Assad is only half Kurdish on his mother's side and not a true Kurd | 1 | The U.S. should support the Kurds only. | The U.S. should not work with Assad to fight ISIS | Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS? | Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest? |
7951620_161_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there are regular city meetings to bring the community together as well as numerous events | there are not regular city meetings to bring the community together nor are there numerous events | 1 | The library brings community together as a center for development. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
10944255_438_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | they seem to be regulating the government well enough | they don't seem to be regulating themselves well enough | 1 | The government is regulated by banks and corporations instead of governments actually regulating banks. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
7951577_328_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | churches and other buildings offer the same things and the internet is full of free information | churches and other buildings don't offer the same things and the internet is full of free information | 1 | My library has many kinds of learning available and provides a community space for everyone, which I love. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
5449342_67_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | we don't need to keep some groups in their place socially | we should keep some groups in their place socially | 0 | Social mobility is stifled by unpaid internships. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
7528221_101_A104V8NZIQFN2F | there is a way locals can do everything | there is no way locals can do everything | 0 | Disasters are locally handled by officials and neighbors. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
10100991_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | I detest high deductibles because I often use my insurance | I prefer high deductibles because I don't use my insurance | 0 | Obamacare used low rates as a shell game to hide high deductibles and co-pays. | Obamacare is not working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
5445948_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it gives you fear of losing your job | it gives training on the job while not fearing losing your job | 0 | Unpaid interns are not just looking to gain experience. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
9312264_156_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is fair because people will not be too picky or judgmental to offer a fair tip | this is unfair because people could be too picky or judgmental to offer a fair tip | 0 | Diners may not be able to select the server, but they can compensate them according to their service. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
5612224_338_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | common sense has been in short supply since Eve | common sense has not been in short supply since Eve | 1 | People today lack common sense that cannot be taught. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
5518992_364_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | even people without children pay the taxes | even though people without children pay the taxes too | 1 | They have paid for the right through taxes and deserve the chance to further their athletic abilities. | Home-schoolers should play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
7952064_230_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people don't need to be social to read | some people need to be social to read | 1 | Some people like a social place to read. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6032130_73_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there is a large supply of information available online that anyone and everyone can access | there isn't a large supply of information available online that anyone and everyone can access | 1 | Some kids are not taught by parents how to cook, and many schools have done away with home economics in favor of science and math. | We need more advice about eating well | Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well? | Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons. |
9863387_192_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | living on campus provides experience that allows for social and personal growth that just isn't obtained by living off campus | living on campus doesn't provide any additional experience that allows for social and personal growth | 1 | Most Americans live within commuting distance of universities. | Students should live off campus | Should Students Live on Campus or Off? | Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"? |
11526420_122_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | apps are dependable and the best course of action is not to have a stenographer with an app used as backup | apps alone are not dependable and the best course of action is to have a stenographer with an app used as backup | 0 | Stenographers' work can be put into an app. | Court stenographers are not necessary | Are Court Stenographers Necessary? | After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings. |
12408129_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | the residents of the Broken windows policing feel their quality of life is improving | the residents of the Broken windows policing feel their quality of life is being lowered | 0 | Broken windows policing saves money and increases quality of life, a powerful achievement. | Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime | Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police? | Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods? |
9830834_412_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | it is the place of the US to be the watchdog of the world when plenty of our own are being mistreated | it is not the place of the US to be the watchdog of the world when plenty of our own are being mistreated | 0 | Syria has hurt its own people and it should be addressed. | US should attack Syria | Is an Attack on Syria Justified? | Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons? |
8841900_282_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | NATO only looks good on paper | NATO looks good on paper | 0 | NATO is an organization without a purpose. | We should disband NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
8834740_580_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | high tuition doesn't always mean more money to pay professors | high tuition means more money to pay professors, especially ones using Crowdsource platforms to do research | 0 | College sports make tuition higher. | Drop sports program in undergraduate schools | Dropping the Ball | Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs? |
5448130_383_AB98SGS280TY5 | Unpaid internships need to be regulated. | Unpaid internships are insufficiently regulated. | 1 | Internships are abused by employers and they should be monitored for misuse. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
10338783_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | everyone lies at times | officers lie at times | 1 | Police officers are occasionally untruthful or falsify evidence. | Police officers should be required to wear cameras | If Police Encounters Were Filmed | Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public? |
4062498_218_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | the internet offers teachers all the resources they could need | the internet doesn't offer teachers all the resources they could need | 1 | Librarians ensure teachers have the necessary resources. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
5907773_300_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | wasting money is a great way to help the economy | wasting money is a great way to hurt the economy | 1 | Hosting the Olympics is a waste of money. | Olympics are more trouble | Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth? | London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost? |
12002102_0_AD8UJKT5HYGNJ | a business shouldn't worry their employees becoming their next competitor | a business should worry their employees becoming their next competitor | 0 | It is unsupportable for companies to suppress employees' future career options. | Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals | When Companies Close Doors to the Future | Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors? |
12536410_143_AE861G0AY5RGT | there is no innovation in 3-d printing since it's unsustainable | there is much innovation in 3-d printing and it is sustainable | 1 | Economic growth needs innovation. | 3-D printing will change the world | Will 3-D Printing Change the World? | For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives. |
9309004_185_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | society needs rank and file workers more than entrepreneurs | society needs entrepreneurs more than rank and file workers, | 1 | Tipping rewards entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
11891193_331_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | schools won't likely cheat or falsify information | schools will likely cheat or falsify information | 0 | Governments grading colleges will force colleges to be concerned with student outcome. | Government should grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
2700020_649_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | more people now understand other cultures | more people now fail to understand other cultures | 1 | Understanding other culture is more important now than ever before. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11970354_200_AYFOAD75CRBKE | the choices affect a wide demographic | the choices don't affect a wide demographic | 1 | Adults should be able to make their own choices. | Colorado didn't go too far with pot | Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot? | Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach? |
5612280_615_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people can catch the errors in publications when they are reading | people cannot catch the errors in publications when they are reading | 1 | In highly respected publications there are numerous errors. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
4063639_595_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | many books aren't digital now | most books are digital now and there really isn't much of a job for librarians to do any more | 0 | Librarians have the ability to teach a special skill set to those who come to their buildings and they generally have the love of their job to do just that. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
10944652_774_AE861G0AY5RGT | patrons of the banks don't pay off their debt on time | patrons of the banks pay off their debt on time | 0 | There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
10224439_92_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | people are responsible for controlling themselves and their finances, this financial boost could do wonders for the economy | people are not responsible for controlling themselves and their finances, this financial boost could not do wonders for the economy | 1 | Casino's take advantage of people and create nothing of substance. | Casinos are too much of a gamble | Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble? | Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs? |
11404235_276_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | overpopulation isn't really a problem | overpopulation is a real problem | 0 | Vaccinations save lives. | Vaccination should be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
10100991_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | high deductibles are needed in order to keep down the initial costs | high deductibles are not needed in order to keep down the initial costs | 1 | Obamacare used low rates as a shell game to hide high deductibles and co-pays. | Obamacare is not working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
12404722_129_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there aren't many minor violations that are silly and outdated and should be ignored | there are many minor violations that are silly and outdated and should be ignored | 0 | Enforcing minor violations sets the level of civility that is to be expected in neighborhoods. | Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime | Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police? | Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods? |
4264489_681_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | their parents can't always enroll them in a deaf private school | their parents can enroll them in a deaf private school | 0 | Deaf students need more specialized education. | States need special schools for the deaf | Do States Need Schools for the Deaf? | A clash over whether children should be encouraged to sign, at a separate school for the deaf, or should attend 'mainstream' schools. |
2700850_221_A104V8NZIQFN2F | those career paths are more than just being a liberal arts teacher or a hobo | those career paths are being a liberal arts teacher or a hobo | 0 | Liberal arts provide knowledge to learn creative thinking, reading, and writing which are important to many career paths. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
13659246_229_A104V8NZIQFN2F | terrorists also violate American laws for no reason | terrorists do not violate American laws for no reason | 1 | The CIA violates American laws for no reason. | We don't need the C.I.A. | Do We Need the C.I.A.? | Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled? |
6812570_454_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the other players need to stay competitive | the other players don't need to stay competitive | 0 | Doping gives an unfair advantage to certain players which bothers me, | Doping should not be allowed | Should Doping Be Allowed? | It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them? |
13320024_249_A104V8NZIQFN2F | strangers wouldn't be able to help your children with homework | strangers will help your children with homework | 0 | Children need an adult to help them learn good working habits and help with their frustration. | Parents should help their children with homework | Whose Work Is Homework? | Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good? |
4595363_428_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people can rest at night | people need to rest | 1 | Everyone needs plenty of rest, school should not interfere with that. | School day should not be longer | Should the School Day Be Longer? | While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone? |
9177340_550_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | genes are like DNA sequences that already exist | genes are not DNA sequences that already exist | 0 | Companies should not be able to patent DNA sequences that already exist. | Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes | Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners? | Should companies be allowed to patent genes? |
2699384_115_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | a person can learn a little French without an entire class | a person can most easily learn a little French with a class | 1 | Learning just some French can help with travelling. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
10396017_195_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | those benefits outweigh the drawbacks | those benefits don't outweigh the drawbacks | 0 | Offering 6 years of high school can aid in a better and more well rounded curriculum that will help lift students into well paying jobs. | High school should last six years | Should High School Last Six Years? | President Obama recently visited a six-year high school, highlighting it as a model for the rest of the U.S. Should it be replicated? |
3234363_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | independence is really not valued in our corporate society | independence is highly valued in our corporate society | 1 | Extreme parenting limits a child's ability to be independent. | Extreme parenting is counterproductive | Is Extreme Parenting Effective? | Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive? |
5447530_253_AJNQ2PBD07FKE | internships aren't very useful with education | all internships are very useful with education | 0 | There are other ways to get your foot in the door besides unpaid internships. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
3651490_320_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | these issues ate not bound to be addressed at some future point, at that point, I'll say | these issues ate bound to be addressed at some future point, at that point, I'll say | 0 | I found online courses to not be well designed, flexible, or conducive to discussion. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
10951533_599_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Big Banks are serving a much bigger community with more rules | Big Banks are serving a much bigger community with less rules | 1 | Smaller banks are more likely to be rigorous in compliance with regulations, as they are beholden to their community. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
11408927_12_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the enlightened and religious can not ethically infringe on others rights | the enlightened and religious can ethically infringe on others rights | 0 | Not vaccinating infringes on the rights of others. | Vaccination should be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
2700020_649_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the best way to do that is to travel | to travel is not necessarily the best way to do that | 1 | Understanding other culture is more important now than ever before. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
13659246_365_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | those enemies aren't criminals and are not wishing to do harm to American people | those enemies are often criminals and those wishing to do harm to American people | 0 | The CIA creates more enemies for the US through it's actions. | We don't need the C.I.A. | Do We Need the C.I.A.? | Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled? |
3649836_172_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | computers can be programmed at the factory to adapt | computers can be programmed at the factory without needing to adapt | 0 | A computer is able to adapt to individual learning pace and needs. | Online classes are the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
7950152_435_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people can function without learning | people can't function without learning | 1 | Libraries provide for lifelong learning. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
4839122_716_A104V8NZIQFN2F | mandatory voting will force society as a whole to educate more people | mandatory voting will force society as a whole to coerce more people | 1 | Politicians are criticized for pandering to unintelligent voters, so it makes no sense to demand that a larger number of such people be forced to vote. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
11408162_344_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | that personal choice has to be the best for the child legally | that personal choice won't always be best for the child legally | 1 | Vaccination should remain a personal choice. | Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
2326100_375_APQU1QQ738JV9 | the government does not have the right to control the internet | the government has the right to control the internet | 1 | We want the US to regulate so people will not be exploited. | Internet gambling should be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
2700862_178_AE861G0AY5RGT | college is about job preparation and not complex intellectual ecosystems | college is about complex intellectual ecosystems and not job preparation | 1 | We should support humanities programs to create a intellectual ecosystem that is complex and evolved. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
4592432_277_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | Schools could incorporate down time and fun into a longer day | Schools can't incorporate down time and fun in a longer day | 1 | Children need down time to have fun and be young. | School day should not be longer | Should the School Day Be Longer? | While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone? |
4803078_343_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the rest of the EU can't restructure enough to strengthen the union enough to withstand a struggle | the rest of the EU is restructuring to strengthen the union enough to withstand a struggle | 0 | Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down. | Greece will destroy the Euro Zone | Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone? | The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together. |
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