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2264611_65_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | not solving the problems still raises awareness of them | it is not solving the problems | 1 | TFA cannot live up to its promise to solve all of education's problems, notwithstanding the good intentions of its young teachers. | TFA has not raised the status of teachers | Teaching: The Passion and the Profession | Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers? |
4426679_112_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they often do not process information in thorough fashion, but parrot documents | they alwayst process information in thorough fashion, rather than parrot documents | 1 | Students must thoroughly process information to apply it towards their paper. | 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? |
7528221_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | everybody is complaining about FEMA handing out money | nobody is complaining about FEMA handing out money | 0 | FEMA just hands out money. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
7097300_277_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | we know that regular food doesn't go over that limit | we know that regular food goes over that limit | 1 | The human body can only handle so many pesticides before the immune system is overtaxed. | Organic food is 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? |
7385804_218_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | most of those fields have remained relevant with time | most of those fields have become irrelevant with time | 0 | Professionals critics are specifically trained their fields. | We need professional critics | Do We Need Professional Critics? | Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions? |
6537087_558_AYFOAD75CRBKE | vacations also give alone time | vacations also give family time | 1 | Vacations are a good way for parents and children to connect, but it also gives children knowledge and appreciation of the world. | 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? |
10338469_9_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it will benefit civilians more than police | it will benefit civilians and police | 1 | It can have benefits for both the civilians and the officers. | 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? |
12013086_252_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | bad teachers don't like being fired on a whim | teachers don't like being fired on a whim | 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? |
6812570_102_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | nobody really cares about the athlete's health | we should really care about the athlete's health | 1 | Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain. | 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? |
12770824_514_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | NATO can overextend itself | NATO cannot overextend itself | 0 | Nonmember countries such as Ukraine must be protected from untrustworthy and potentially harmful countries like Russia. | NATO should defend nonmembers | NATO Challenge on the Edge of Its Mandate | Should NATO be defending a nonmember nation like Ukraine? Are European leaders in a position to help Ukraine? |
6017945_213_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | thinking straight is bad for the government | not thinking straight is bad | 1 | I couldn't think straight without dairy products. | 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? |
12017128_84_A104V8NZIQFN2F | all of the little reasons are good reasons to fire teachers | none of the little reasons are good reasons to fire teachers | 1 | Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over. | 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? |
12770824_514_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | protection is not always best derived from locally based armed forces and governmental powers | protection is best derived from locally based armed forces and governmental powers | 0 | Nonmember countries such as Ukraine must be protected from untrustworthy and potentially harmful countries like Russia. | NATO should defend nonmembers | NATO Challenge on the Edge of Its Mandate | Should NATO be defending a nonmember nation like Ukraine? Are European leaders in a position to help Ukraine? |
7952465_125_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the services have negligible cost to the communities | the services cost the communities money | 0 | Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6212698_362_A104V8NZIQFN2F | just taking the best from a society is not selfish | just taking the best from a society is selfish | 0 | 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. |
3649706_204_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | people interacting electronically is the only choice for some, so I think for them | people interacting electronically isn't the only choice, | 1 | In-person human interaction and the development of social skills are essential to the education process. | 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? |
6953387_92_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | undermining national interests makes our enemies attentive and impervious | undermining national interests makes our enemies complacent and vulnerable | 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? |
11968452_189_AE861G0AY5RGT | most people who use pot are both happy and mentally healthy | most people who use pot are neither happy or mentally healthy | 0 | Addiction is almost impossible when the subjects are happy and healthy. | 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? |
6861302_86_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some athletes choose not to use drugs | some athletes choose to use drugs | 0 | For athletes who choose to not use drugs, the competition wouldn't be fair. | 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? |
12014464_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE | a different system is in place | a similar system is in place | 1 | Teachers in Finland are unionized and students perform well. | 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? |
9417806_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | the presence of grandparents have a negative effect on children | the presence of grandparents have a positive effect on children | 1 | The consequences of continued generations delaying having children is that children will be unlikely to have grandparents and vice versa. | 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? |
11653691_737_A5TI9UQEPLNWI | together Fatah and Hamas can afford to buy new territory far from Israel | together Fatah and Hamas cannot afford to buy new territory far from Israel | 1 | Arab leaders have no interest in sitting beside a Jewish State that is responsible for decades of Arab refugees. | 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? |
13678921_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | delaying rituals is fruitful and those who participate learn plenty | delaying rituals is fruitless and those who participate learn nothing | 0 | Today's world provides young people with the ability to delay the rituals of adult life by providing an environment that gives them time to understand actions and consequences. Young people are smart for taking advantage of these current circumstances. | Young people are being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life | Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone? | Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible? |
4373275_172_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | There are not enough unskilled workers residing legally. | There are lots of unskilled workers residing legally. | 0 | Farms depend on having a supply of unskilled workers who will work seasonal jobs with long hours and bad conditions without advancement opportunities. | Farms couldn't survive without illegal labor | Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor? | If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables? |
4963738_276_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | they choose to be discriminated against | they don't choose to be discriminated against | 0 | Obesity is a choice, not something forced on someone. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
10346152_389_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | cameras would not make too much paperwork | too many cameras would make too much paperwork | 0 | Cameras would benefit everyone. | 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? |
9832599_442_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | bashar al assad is not as bad a leader as moammar gadhafi was | bashar al assad is as bad a leader as moammar gadhafi was | 0 | Regime change in Libya led to the murder of a US Ambassador, and attacking Syria could have similar results. | 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? |
7952064_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | escapism should be encouraged | escapism should not be encouraged | 0 | Libraries allow a sanctuary for those looking to escape technology. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
12012725_716_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | we do not need teacher's moral to be somewhere in the middle | we need teacher's moral to be somewhere in the middle | 0 | A system that removed the tired teachers would improve their morale. | 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? |
10098012_0_AB98SGS280TY5 | ACA does offer affordable insurance to everyone. | ACA does not offer affordable insurance to everyone. | 0 | While not perfect, Obamacare provides healthcare for some people that would otherwise not be able to afford health insurance. | 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? |
10228010_115_A104V8NZIQFN2F | greed is good | greed is bad | 1 | The root of gambling's appeal is greed. | 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? |
2326100_375_A104V8NZIQFN2F | all gambling is exploitative | all gambling is exploitative except online gambling | 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. |
6207021_72_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | citizens can't be dedicated to both countries | citizens can be dedicated to both countries | 1 | Dual citizens pay their U.S. taxes and are therefore dedicated and valuable to the United States. | 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. |
12631449_628_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Assad is not running a legitimate country | Assad is running a country as legitimate as any | 1 | The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS. | 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? |
9833799_267_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | attacking Syria would not stop further violence | attacking Syria would stop further violence | 0 | There shouldn't be more violence in the region. | 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? |
5477940_667_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people are discriminated against in the real world, too | people are not allowed to be discriminated against in the real world | 1 | Home schoolers are discriminated against when they can't play sports. | 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? |
3125041_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | a flawed design will result in less users and less users means less congestion | a flawed design will result in more users and more users means more congestion | 1 | The design and implementation of these bike lanes is flawed. | 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? |
4063299_234_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | people cannot get the important services from the public library leaving the school library with value | people can get the important services from the public library leaving the school library without much value | 0 | Public librarians can be important to people's lives. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
4371131_519_AE861G0AY5RGT | illegal immigrants are a large and important part of the US labor force | illegal immigrants are not a large or important part of the US labor force | 1 | Illegal immigration is bad for the United States. | Farms could survive without illegal labor | Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor? | If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables? |
6951801_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the government likes to upset most Americans | the government doesn't likes to upset most Americans | 1 | Most Americans do not want to go to war with Iran in support of a corrupt right wing Israeli government. | 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? |
2657567_79_A2JKETV64OU7DY | practical alternative energies do not hurt the giant beast that is the oil industry. | practical alternative energies hurt the giant beast that is the oil industry. | 0 | Electric cars are practical for most people. | 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? |
6040313_62_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the sex industry won't ever stop existing completely | the sex industry won't stop existing completely | 0 | Legal prostitution will lead to a reduction in STD's and make sex slavery more difficult it has been shown that legality does not stop the sex industry from existing. | 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? |
5518992_275_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | there are many community sports programs held outside of schools | there are not many community sports programs held outside of schools | 1 | Home schooled kids could enjoy sports and company of others around them. | 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? |
3175089_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | defunding public schools will ultimately lead to a better system of American education | defunding public schools will ultimately lead to a worse system of American education | 1 | This is a trick to defund public schools. | 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? |
11913541_655_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the laws against violence are working | the laws against violence aren't working | 0 | Laws that are already in place should prevent violence. | No, the laws should not be toughened | Can Therapists Prevent Violence? | Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective? |
3651071_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | kids don't have to learn how to fix technical problems in real world situations | kids will learn how to fix technical problems in real world situations | 0 | A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles. | 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? |
3647415_356_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | cost is important in our society | cost is not important in our society | 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? |
6816351_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | it's better they give their kids sport drugs instead of real drugs | it's better they don't give their kids sport drugs or real drugs | 1 | Parents might give them to their children. | 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? |
8470645_137_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | movies today have terrible special effects | movies today have great special effects | 0 | movies become all about the special effects making pacing, story and character development irrelevant. | Computer-generated imagery is ruining cinema | Is That a Movie or Video Game? | Is computer-generated imagery, or C.G.I., ruining the magic of cinema or enhancing it? |
10224008_601_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | most casinos are not destination resorts | most casinos are destination resorts | 0 | If casinos are not a destination resort then they are have a negative impact on locals who cannot afford to be gambling. | 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? |
9952772_37_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | it is not rude to allow the chef to know that they did not use enough salt | it is rude to allow the chef to know that they did not use enough salt | 0 | Sometimes a chef doesn't put enough salt on the 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. |
6102433_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | holding money is a big responsibility | holding money is not a big responsibility | 1 | Banks have free use of our money for weeks, months, and years. | 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? |
9419257_447_A1N1T17XTPEEK5 | doctors would rather avoid fertility complications | doctors need more research into fertility complications | 1 | 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? |
5358339_27_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | ultimately, the kids aren't likely to turn out very similarly to their parents anyway | ultimately, the kids are likely to turn out very similarly to their parents anyway | 0 | The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same. | 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? |
3235302_207_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | the millennials have proved themselves to be successes in the school of Dr. Spock parenting | the millennials have proved themselves to be abysmal failures in the school of Dr. Spock parenting | 0 | Extreme parenting leads to undeveloped people without a sense of self. | 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? |
11417696_950_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | those people don't have a risk of breaking down our herd immunity | those people have a risk of breaking down our herd immunity | 0 | Increasing the number of vaccinations for children causes more people to refuse to be vaccinated at all. | 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? |
11917910_290_AE861G0AY5RGT | families often fall short of their goal in helping the patient | families often acheive their goal in helping the patient | 1 | The laws are tough enough and the patient's family and support system are more effective in helping the patient to not become violent. | No, the laws should not be toughened | Can Therapists Prevent Violence? | Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective? |
6129077_395_AE861G0AY5RGT | vitamin supplements are in no way able to replace nutrients from food | vitamin supplements are able to replace nutrients from food | 1 | 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? |
4969473_87_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the burden is on society as a whole | the burden isn't on society as a whole | 1 | Obese individuals should care for themselves both for their own health and the economic burden on society as a whole. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
3647415_356_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | we shouldn't be looking for all the cost savings we can | we really should be looking for all the cost savings we can | 0 | 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? |
7957857_89_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | technology can only provide so much information these days | technology provides so much information these days | 0 | They provide supplemental materials for curriculum to both teachers and students. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
11966497_38_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | without criminals going to jail for illegal pot offenses, they will still be out on the streets | with criminals going to jail for illegal pot offenses, they won't be out on the streets | 1 | Colorado's legal pot deters crime and reduces jailing of minorities. | 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? |
6097752_629_A104V8NZIQFN2F | paying more for something that costs less is how free markets work | paying more for something that costs less is not how free markets work | 1 | A bank user has to pay many times more for a service that costs the bank much less. | 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? |
6039608_210_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | legalizing prostitution will not make it occur more | legalizing prostitution will make it occur more | 0 | The current system causes prostitutes to be unable to control their work and safety. | 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? |
7952451_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | we already have teachers and the internet to educate our children | teachers and the internet could not fill the void to educate our children | 1 | Enlightened libraries could provide us with a sensible approach to information, it COULD be a great way to help us educate our children | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
8829278_378_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it should be all about the players, not the college and money | it should be all about the college and money, not the players | 0 | Gamblers and TV benefit from college sports more than the players. | 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? |
3235190_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it doesn't form good habits and self discipline | it forms good habits and self discipline | 0 | 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? |
12009673_756_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | tenure doen's only protect the good | tenure also protects the good | 0 | Tenure prevents bad teachers from being weeded out early in their career. | 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? |
3124932_109_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | bikers and pedestrians are safe, but too many people are riding ine bike lanes now | bikers and pedestrians are safe, and many people are riding ine bike lanes now | 1 | Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians. | 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? |
6039744_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it could be regulated and made safe if it were leagal | it could not be regulated and made safe if it were leagal | 1 | Prostitution is harmful, dehumanizing, and encourages modern day slavery. | Prostitution is not 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? |
12724989_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | no benefits means something close to ideal | no benefits means something far from ideal | 1 | No one benefits from sports leagues. | Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status | Tax Break for Sports | Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status? |
11965482_783_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | studies show that legalized marijuana does increase the number of people who later become addicted to other, more addictive drugs | studies do not show that legalized marijuana increases the number of people who later become addicted to other, more addictive drugs | 1 | I never met anyone addicted to pot. | 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? |
10099242_220_AJNQ2PBD07FKE | unemployment rates are an historic low | unemployment rates are an historic high | 0 | Obamacare has allowed people with pre-existing conditions to change employment. | 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? |
5477405_262_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | nearly all home-schooled child meets these requirements | nearly no home-schooled child meets these requirements | 0 | It is right for home-schoolers to play for high school sports teams if they meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled kids. | 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? |
6537714_58_A104V8NZIQFN2F | I send my children to boarding school to get that experience | I don't send my children to boarding school to get that experience | 1 | Children need to experience other people and cultures. | 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? |
11404549_402_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | willingness to take the vaccine doesn't matter | willingness to take the vaccine matters | 1 | Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries. | 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? |
10526193_653_A104V8NZIQFN2F | reactors are made out of bombs | reactors are not made out of bombs | 0 | Our history proves we cannot responsibly handle nuclear weapons. | Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change | Is Nuclear Power the Answer? | A group of climate scientists want environmentalists to see nuclear power as a way to combat climate change. Are they on to something? |
13038883_57_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it is not hard politically to end an embargo despite its benefits | it is hard politically to end an embargo despite its benefits | 0 | The embargo has not benefited Cuba or the US. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
4425252_187_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | most students will not get jobs that require them to be able to form an argument | most students will get jobs that require them to be able to form an argument | 1 | Writing research papers helps students to learn how to make valid arguments and find reliable sources which is important in today's information society. | 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? |
5446784_129_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | it is sometimes worth taking a loss in order to gain valuable experience | it is not worth taking a loss in order to gain valuable experience | 1 | Unpaid internships can cost a person more than they provide. | 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? |
2564576_760_AB98SGS280TY5 | Workers are not a reflection of their city. | Workers are a reflection of their city. | 0 | You cannot decide what is and is not acceptable religious belief. | Speech cannot be limited for public workers | Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers? | Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours? |
11968452_94_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | marijuana doesn't lead to other drug use | often times marijuana leads to other drug use | 0 | Research on marijuana was conducted for 20 years before being made legal in Colorado. | 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? |
3171944_387_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | people whose children attend public schools should not pay higher taxes | people whose children attend public schools should pay higher taxes | 0 | By giving a tax break to home-schoolers we increase the tax burden on everyone else for providing for public schools. | 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? |
2566415_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | workers always represent themselves even at work | workers always represent the company they work for | 0 | Workers should have right to speech if they do it on their own time with their own resources, representing themselves. | Speech cannot be limited for public workers | Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers? | Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours? |
13237789_21_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | constitutional rights should not have prerequisites | constitutional rights should have prerequisites | 0 | There should be more prerequisites to voting than being alive. | Voting should not be a constitutional right | Should Voting Be a Constitutional Right? | Should a constitutional amendment guarantee the right to vote, to fend off efforts that inhibit and restrict voting? |
4801633_107_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it also lacks economic stability | it does not lack economic stability | 1 | Greece lacks the central economic authority to leave the Euro Zone. | Greece will not 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. |
8390396_127_A104V8NZIQFN2F | regular public schools are not failing | regular public schools are failing | 0 | Preschool will help children transition into regular schooling. | 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? |
12015274_65_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | even bad teachers won't lose their jobs | even bad teachers don't lose their jobs | 1 | 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? |
9045292_250_AE861G0AY5RGT | the US should have to make decisions based on other nations wishes | the US doesn't have to make decisions based on other nations wishes | 0 | Players in the rest of the world don't want a higher basket. | Rim should not be raised | Raise the Rim? | Many basketball players today are a foot taller than players were in the 1800s; the rim is no longer out of reach. Should it be raised? |
9950813_10_A104V8NZIQFN2F | customers can't bring their own salt | customers can bring their own salt | 0 | Restaurants should not impose their will on customers and allow customers to salt food to their own tastes. | 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. |
2698446_334_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the money is lacking | the money is not lacking | 1 | In my opinion if money is lacking then it needs to be spent more wisely in the humanities to ensure that every field has a grounding in them. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
6516554_584_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | children are capable of independent thought | children aren't capable of independent thought | 0 | It is important to respect autonomy between the years of 13 and 18. | Tracking kids invades privacy | You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You? | When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy? |
6212065_290_A1HWI4N1RJGKYY | they won't always love their first home | they will always love their first home | 0 | A person can love America while having more than one passport. | 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. |
7528221_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | handing out money is not noble deed | handing out money is a noble deed | 0 | FEMA just hands out money. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
10098012_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | this healthcare results in higher premiums for the middle class | this healthcare does not results in higher premiums for the middle class | 1 | While not perfect, Obamacare provides healthcare for some people that would otherwise not be able to afford health insurance. | 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? |
4759333_109_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | more money to the writers would bring a fall in the industry | more money to the writers would bring a rise in the industry | 0 | Amazon allows more leeway and money to the writers. | Amazon will kill off publishers | Will Amazon Kill Off Publishers? | What happens when more writers have the option of a one-stop shop: agent, publisher and bookseller. |
12013086_330_AE861G0AY5RGT | a poor salary is a part of the job and not being paid well ensures a teacher will be good | a poor salary is a part of the job and not being paid well does not ensure a teacher will be good | 0 | The security of tenure is necessary to compensate for the low salary of teachers. | 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? |
13316560_422_AE861G0AY5RGT | not all parents listen to their children all the time and many need additional opportunity to listen to their children | all parents listen to their children all the time and need no additional opportunity to listen to their children | 0 | Helping children is a positive thing and parents can even use this as an opportunity to listen to their children, | 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? |
11970354_282_AE861G0AY5RGT | pot is a little dangerous and no danger is acceptable | pot isn't even a little dangerous and since no danger is evident | 1 | There are much more dangerous things than smoking pot that are not illegal. | 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? |
10100991_320_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the government shouldn't use that penalty money to pay for other programs | the government can use that penalty money to pay for other programs | 0 | The high cost of premiums will drive younger healthy people to avoid purchasing the insurance and instead pay the tax penalty. | 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? |
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