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11652915_304_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | Jewish people need to stop being killed | Jewish people must stop being killed | 1 | It is likely that Jewish people would be slaughtered, proof of that is what is happening between Egyptians and Muslims. | Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace | Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace? | Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered? |
7950152_326_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | wisdom has much to do with city planning | wisdom has nothing to do with city planning | 0 | Libraries are a wise addition. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
11160920_233_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | dignity should be bestowed freely | dignity should be earned | 0 | It would give dignity to both immigrants and democracy. | 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? |
10338469_90_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | evidence can be tampered with only if you're an expert in photoshop | evidence can be tampered with if you know how to use photoshop | 0 | Then there would be evidence instead of just opinion. | 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? |
6540450_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | most families are just as awesome as mine is | most families are not as awesome as mine is | 0 | My family took a trip around New York State and Connecticut, and it was epic. | Parents should make vacation with kids | Are Family Vacations Worth It? | Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids? |
11403441_274_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they still have the freedom of choice | the freedom of choice is dangerous here | 1 | In recent years, there have been a few outbreaks of viruses that were once all but eradicated and they can be blamed on people who make "capable" choices. | 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? |
10228010_216_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | casinos can become self funded through the money they earn from gamblers | casinos can't become self funded through the money they earn from gamblers | 1 | Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos | 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? |
6017135_72_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | the basic ingredients of a vegan diet do have some merit | the basic ingredients of a vegan diet don't have any merit | 1 | Vegans use pseudo-science to pressure people into an unhealthy lifestyle. | 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? |
11163402_167_A1N1T17XTPEEK5 | the government should know who is who | the government should not know who is who | 0 | Legal identification would help police identify people. | 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? |
2700867_102_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | these are things that should be learned in the formative years or in one's spare time outside of school | these are things that shouldn't be learned in the formative years or in one's spare time outside of school | 1 | Humanities help students to process information and communicate with other people more effectively, sometimes in other languages. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
4063639_595_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is the sort of skill not just any teacher or aide could learn, there needs to be a full time librarian on staff. | This is the sort of skill any teacher or aide could learn, there doesn't have to be a full time librarian on staff. | 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. |
6890090_180_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | equality is a condition of capitalism | equality is not a condition of capitalism | 0 | These taxes make things more equal. | Do not stop taxing capital gains | Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains? | Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality? |
6995121_203_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | reputation is not important, and this way Isreal is indebted to the US | reputation is very important, and this way Isreal is indebted to the US | 1 | Israel is costing the US money and international reputation. | 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? |
11891193_127_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the students and faculty don't make a good accounting themselves | the students and faculty make a good accounting themselves | 0 | Educators should be held accountable in exchange for the federal dollars they receive. | 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? |
7955845_286_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | the internet does not make it unnecessary to meet others in person | the internet makes it unnecessary to meet others in person | 0 | Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6018659_227_A104V8NZIQFN2F | some people would make the incorrect moral choice | all people should make the correct moral choice | 0 | Veganism is a moral and personal choice and should not be a lifestyle forced on everyone. | 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? |
10100991_415_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | insurance companies are making more money | insurance companies are not making more money | 1 | Insurance companies will increase premiums or stop participating if they don't have enough people who sign up, rather than lose money. | 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? |
12628676_554_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it is not always good pr to fight ISIS | it is always good pr to fight ISIS | 0 | The stronger of ISIS and Assad will be on top in the end so why prevent we need to get involved when we don't even know who's side to be on? | 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? |
9557758_49_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | her generation is still around | her generation is mostly dead | 0 | It meant something to her generation to make a vow which she did to serve her people until her death. | Queen Elizabeth II should not step down | Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down? | As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy? |
12015274_65_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | it'd be best to somehow get rid of those bad apples | it'd be best to somehow get rid of those bad apples but still keep tenure | 0 | Tenure allows for teachers who drink on the job or fall asleep at their desks to bargain for bonuses and increased retirement in order to get rid of them. | Tenure protects bad teachers | Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools? | Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession? |
5356141_153_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | compromise doesn't lead to sin | compromise leads to sin | 0 | Avoiding intellectual conflict creates stupid people who will not compromise for society. | Parents should not control what kids learn at school | Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School? | In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good? |
6030836_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | those students could not attend a state college for the same amount | those students could likely attend a state college for the same amount | 0 | Columbia College lets low income students attend for almost no tuition cost. | Wealthy colleges deserve tax breaks | Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks? | Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America? |
6335460_399_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | the paranoia is not well-founded in regards to citizenship | the paranoia is well-founded in regards to citizenship | 0 | Dual citizenship not being allowed is only enforced by the paranoid. | 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. |
5477405_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | not all "people" are allowed to play on high school sports teams | all "people" should be allowed to play on high school sports teams | 1 | Kids that are homeschooled are still people. | 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? |
6037518_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these pimps will become legal bosses who still enslave their workers | these pimps will not become legal bosses who still enslave their workers | 1 | Because prostitution has been illegal, it tends to be dominated by often violent pimps. | Prostitution is safer when it's legal | Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal? | Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain? |
11900472_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | many colleges build up students and prevent them from sliding further into debt | many colleges prey upon students driving them further into debt | 0 | The type of information reviewed is not useful enough. | Government should not 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? |
6953387_92_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | undermining our interests makes the US look absurd | undermining our interests helps the US look friendly | 0 | Supporting Israel undermines US national interests and policies in such an absurd way it is not understandable. | 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? |
3649836_172_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | individual learning paces are too slow | individual learning paces are perfect for everyone | 1 | 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? |
6954953_35_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | they are not a broken people | they are a broken people | 0 | By arming Israel with military support, we are supporting their living under occupation as a broken people. | 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? |
9859903_582_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | students shouldn't share common experiences | students should share common experiences | 0 | Large group housing is available elsewhere where students can find a unique experience. | 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"? |
9947157_261_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they are free to patronize other restaurants but that would cost a restaurant their business | they are free to patronize other restaurants | 0 | People who want extra salt should be able to enjoy it. | 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. |
11408115_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | vaccines do not contain chemicals many children may be allergic to | vaccines contain chemicals many children may be allergic to | 0 | The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy. | 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? |
5449342_0_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | college is no exception to the rule (college kids usually have no other income, from parents, financial aid, etc.) so | college is the exception that proves the rule (college kids usually have other income, from parents, financial aid, etc.) so | 0 | Only those who are well off can afford to work without pay. | 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? |
5611379_84_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | that saves our brain power to focus on more philosophical questions | that drains our brain's power to focus on more philosophical questions | 1 | Technology and the economy have caused people to be less able to think for themselves. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
7955845_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | that is costly to build and maintain | they are not costly to build and maintain | 1 | Libraries are elegant and nice buildings in my community. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
10095919_605_AB98SGS280TY5 | The ACA is affordable for everyone. | The ACA is not affordable for everyone. | 0 | Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market. | Obamacare is working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
7957857_521_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | there are better venues for activities | there aren't better venues for many activities | 1 | Libraries provide much needed activities for caregivers and young children in communities. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
5447530_752_AE861G0AY5RGT | interns work hard to prove they are good enough to become employees | interns working hard does not prove they are good enough to become employees | 1 | Interns work as hard as regular 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? |
5360372_742_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | a little harm from parental control is a good thing | a little harm from parental control is a bad thing | 1 | Federal government mandates are less harmful than parent mandates. | Parents should not control what kids learn at school | Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School? | In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good? |
7329563_229_A104V8NZIQFN2F | criticizing another professionals work is not work | criticizing another professionals work is a type of work | 1 | Professional work is important. | We need professional critics | Do We Need Professional Critics? | Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions? |
12997439_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | depressed people haven't benefited from prozac | depressed people have benefited from prozac | 1 | The combination of Prozac and talk therapy have been very effective for many depressed people. | Prozac was a true step forward in medicine | The State of the Prozac Nation | Was the antidepressant a true step forward in medicine, or did it just open the flood gates to aggressive marketing and branding of drugs? |
9557758_243_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | she has reigned and done her duty for a very long time and is deserving of respect | she has reigned and done her duty for a very long time and is deserving of rest | 0 | Queen Elizabeth II lead through difficult time periods and is a continued source of pride for the United Kingdom. | Queen Elizabeth II should not step down | Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down? | As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy? |
6212698_362_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people shouldn't be welcomed in more than one country | people should be welcomed in more than one country | 1 | Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them. | 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. |
11163402_404_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people don't have the right to be anonymous | people have the right to be anonymous | 0 | Undocumented people would no longer remain anonymous to the government. | 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? |
5378052_185_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people still would rather be safe than drive | people still would rather drive than be safe | 0 | The rail is much safer. | California needs high-speed rail | Does California Need High-Speed Rail? | Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to. |
5477096_432_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | kids who already have a perfectly fine team available to them need to learn that you can't always get what you want | kids who already have a perfectly fine team available to them need not learn that you can't always get what you want | 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? |
12013086_252_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | bad teachers can do what they want knowing they won't be fired | good teachers can do what they want knowing they won't be fired | 1 | Teachers only have the assurance that they can't be fired on a whim. | Tenure provides stability | Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools? | Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession? |
12538804_183_AD8UJKT5HYGNJ | everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology | not everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology | 1 | Many in lesser developed areas have no access to computers, so the availability of 3D manufactured devices would depend on the provider. Bureaucracies are unlikely to willingly give up their jobs. | 3-D printing will not 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. |
6038024_306_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | places like Amsterdam experience less crime and STD | places like Amsterdam still experience crime and STD | 0 | It should have the same health security as places like Amsterdam and Hamburg. | Prostitution is safer when it's legal | Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal? | Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain? |
9419257_447_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | fertility procedures aren't always available | fertility procedures are always available | 0 | Longer wait times increase the probability of needing fertility procedures. | Women should not delay motherhood | Should Women Delay Motherhood? | Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond? |
3639835_338_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | bottom line thinking might be ok for some government services | bottom line thinking might be bad for government services | 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. |
7096050_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | people consume organic foods for the taste rather than the health benefits | people consume organic foods for the health benefits rather than the taste | 0 | Organic food doesn't taste any better, but costs more. | Organic food is not worth the expense | Is Organic Food Worth the Expense? | A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages? |
11520908_520_AE861G0AY5RGT | most court reporters aren't competent | most court reporters are competent | 1 | A transcript produced by a competent reporter is irreplaceable, and not having one may sacrifice justice. | Court stenographers are 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. |
9947157_154_AE861G0AY5RGT | moderation shouldn't be determined by the chef | moderation should be determined by the chef | 0 | It is important seasoning and can be used in moderation. | 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. |
8385486_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | not many private organizations such as churches and the YMCA offer preschool services that the parents can choose themselves | plenty of private organizations such as churches and the YMCA offer preschool services that the parents can choose themselves | 0 | Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education. | Public preschool is a smart investment | Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment? | Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal? |
8390305_345_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | benefiting the lower middle class is not a good policy | benefiting the lower middle class is a good policy | 1 | These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind. | Public preschool is a smart investment | Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment? | Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal? |
10344127_538_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there aren't thousands of public cameras around that can record almost anywhere | there are thousands of public cameras around that can record almost anywhere | 0 | There will always be a recording if the process is done correctly. | 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? |
4426679_22_AE861G0AY5RGT | college students aren't masters of critical thought | college students are masters of critical thought | 0 | Research papers uncover superficial uncritical thinking. | Research papers are a useful exercise for college students | Are Research Papers a Waste of Time? | Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge? |
2655810_361_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | plug-in cars are not the only new technology available | plug-in cars is the only new technology available | 1 | Realizing that gasoline is not the only way to fuel cars will lead to lots of innovation. | 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? |
12418818_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | those rigorous standards won't prevent maximum economic gain | those rigorous standards prevent maximum economic gain | 0 | Starchitects adhere to a more rigorous set of industry standards than do local architects. | 'Starchitects' are not ruining cities | Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities? | Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings? |
9309004_185_AE861G0AY5RGT | most waiters do no work hard | most waiters do work hard | 1 | Tipping rewards entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
10396017_359_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we really need more successful people | we really don't need more successful people | 0 | More education leads to more successful people. | 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? |
9308914_112_AE861G0AY5RGT | a person will allow you to insult them if they are paid | a person won't allow you to insult them if they are paid | 1 | Tips are insulting to customers and servers. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
7447002_600_AE861G0AY5RGT | all television is staged and orchestrated events solely for entertainment purposes | regular television is staged and orchestrated events solely for entertainment purposes but this is supposed to be real | 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? |
11408807_126_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | the parents do not have to pay restitution for their choice | the parents will have to pay restitution for their choice | 0 | Anyone refusing to vaccinate children should be liable for any disease or death they cause. | 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? |
10099242_60_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | low costs can hurt providers | low costs can help providers | 1 | Obamacare lowered costs and children were able to utilize it until employment was found. | Obamacare is working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
7096050_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | it's not good to spend money for no reason | it's good to spend money for no reason | 0 | Organic food doesn't taste any better, but costs more. | Organic food is not worth the expense | Is Organic Food Worth the Expense? | A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages? |
9183882_51_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they did discover it and things about it | they did not discover it and only learned things about it | 1 | Companies did not create the gene. | Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes | Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners? | Should companies be allowed to patent genes? |
3649631_140_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | repetition is ok in our computerized society | repetition in our computerized society isn't ok | 1 | Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading. | 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? |
2699384_479_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some Americans can't travel to learn about other cultures | Americans can travel to learn about other cultures | 0 | Americans need to learn about other cultures. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
2341049_117_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | Indians think we are awake in our dreams | Indians think our we are awake in our dreams | 0 | Senoi Indians believe that our dream state is the other side of our wakeful state, and is of equal importance. | We should not manipulate our dreams | Should We Manipulate Our Dreams? | Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams? |
7237962_286_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | drones deter us of the actual mission | drones do not deter us of the actual mission | 1 | Drones are a deterrent. | Drone attacts make more good | Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good? | Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated? |
11448878_687_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | many families are affected by vaccine injuries | only some families are affected by vaccine injuries | 0 | It is unfair for families affected by vaccine injuries to say that their suffering is for the greater good. | 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? |
4592399_454_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | children do not have more energy than adults | children have more energy than adults | 0 | Adults tend to begin to wear down around 3 in the afternoon, it is logical to believe that children would do the same. | 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? |
7952666_625_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | technology has made information readily available for all | technology hasn't made information readily available for all | 1 | Libraries have always been about making information available to all people. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
2700020_281_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | people should think about dilemmas in a general way | people should think about dilemmas in a personal way | 1 | Humanities help students to think about human dilemmas in a personal way. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
10948971_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | banks are not held accountable for their problems | banks are not accountable for their problems | 0 | Big Banks are not held accountable for the problems that they have caused so cannot be controlled. | 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? |
4964300_22_AE861G0AY5RGT | employers do not only exist because of employees and customers some of whom are obese | employers only exist because of employees and customers some of whom are obese | 0 | It is unfair that employers must pay a penalty for hiring obese people. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
9557758_49_APQU1QQ738JV9 | societal needs change with time, policy should change with time to better serve the needs of the people | societal needs don't change with time | 1 | It meant something to her generation to make a vow which she did to serve her people until her death. | Queen Elizabeth II should not step down | Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down? | As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy? |
6953215_156_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | Israel has been involved in horrible actions | we need Israel and can overlook its actions | 0 | Israel is acting inhumane. | 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? |
5445253_523_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | college students are earning a valuable experience that is not more important than minimum wage | college students are earning a valuable experience more important than minimum wage | 0 | Standards of work should include minimum wages. | 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? |
8360040_148_AE861G0AY5RGT | disclosure would not create competition between hackers to one up the others | disclosure would create competition between hackers to one up the others | 0 | Companies should disclose hacking attempts as a matter of national security. | Disclosure makes consumers safer | Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked? | Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers? |
4838707_179_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | people want to be left alone | people can be left alone and still mail in a ballot | 0 | People have the freedom to be left alone. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
6949832_322_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | the best way to get the rest of the Middle-Eastern countries to destroy Israel is by staying out of it | the best way to get the rest of the Middle-Eastern countries to destroy Israel is by sticking our noses in | 0 | American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast. | 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? |
6103587_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | banks are not public services and are entitled to make a profit | banks are public services and are not entitled to make a profit | 1 | Banks are making big profits and forgetting to serve the public first. | Fees should be more regulated | Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees? | Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, and the economy? |
2699711_361_AB98SGS280TY5 | People are not better equipped in life when they can speak another language. | People are better equipped in life when they can speak another language. | 0 | Humanities programs teach non-essential information. | Colleges do not need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
3235190_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | compassionate children aren't always successful | compassionate children are always successful | 1 | Extreme parenting doesn't necessarily raise a compassionate child. | 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? |
11408927_175_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | those other people can get vaccinated | those other people cannot get vaccinated | 1 | [Not vaccinating] puts others at risk. | 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? |
9831366_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | Syria is out of control but what is happening there is not effecting the entire world as a whole | Syria is out of control and what is happening there is now effecting the entire world as a whole | 0 | Punishing a country that violates the US Government's sense of morality without any threat to the US will harm society. | 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? |
9944713_0_A2G30CUMM6UXG5 | the research has been proven it | the research has been going back and forth | 0 | Research suggests salt is better for you than once thought. | 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. |
3175179_500_AE861G0AY5RGT | all parents work to be sure their schools are the very best | home-schooling parents aren't doing enough to be sure their schools are the very best | 1 | Parents should either move to a better district or help improve public schooling instead of asking for a tax credit. | 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? |
11540283_213_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | there are not many other houses of treasures | there are many houses of treasures | 0 | The Rock Hall of Fame is a house of treasures. | Rock Hall of Fame matters | Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter? | Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care? |
4060466_260_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | teachers can work two jobs at once | teachers can't work two jobs at once | 0 | School teachers perform the duties that libraries are expected too perform, and thus libraries are redundant. | School librarians are expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
9844415_393_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | attacking Syria would only provoke Syria to sell more supplies | attacking Syria would discourage Syria from sell more supplies | 1 | Without Syria providing supplies to Hezbollah Israel would be at peace. | 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? |
9944713_389_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the waitstaff cannot put the salt on the food for them | the waitstaff can put the salt on the food for them | 0 | Restaurants serve people, therefore they should provide things that make the customer happy, not force them into what the chef thinks is best. | 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. |
12014627_104_AB98SGS280TY5 | Teachers need ability not guaranteed stability | Teachers need stability based on ability. | 0 | Teachers are safe from review. | Tenure protects bad teachers | Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools? | Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession? |
3127716_968_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it would take huge modifications to fix these accidents | there can be a few small modifications that fix these accidents | 0 | New York's bike lanes are causing many accidents and injuries, the project was wasteful and not well planned. | 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? |
5654207_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the students can't choose this path over less expensive routes (community college, transfer to state) | the students can choose this path over less expensive routes (community college, transfer to state) | 0 | Banks can get bailed out, but young people with student loans are locked into debt. | College free for everyone | Should College Be for Everyone? | Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated? |
10095919_605_A104V8NZIQFN2F | capitalism is a good system | capitalism is a doomed system | 0 | Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market. | Obamacare is working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
13659246_465_A104V8NZIQFN2F | there were not many more events we did not hear about | there were so many more events we did not hear about | 0 | The CIA missed many key events that occurred in the last 30 years. | 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? |
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