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2698806_345_A104V8NZIQFN2F | culture is not a bourgeois concept | culture is a bourgeois concept | 0 | French language study helps with understanding culture. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
2700867_102_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | we need more than one language to function even if we can use apps if we have to translate | we only need one language to function and can use apps if we have to translate | 0 | 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? |
7957857_376_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | most classic works of literature are available as free ebooks and many new books can be found for free online | most classic works of literature are not available as free ebooks and many new books can't be found for free online | 1 | Libraries level the playing field for people who cannot afford books. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
11163651_56_AE861G0AY5RGT | immigrants continue to spill into the US in spite of our disapproval | immigrants continue to spill into the US in spite of our approval | 0 | After crossing our border unlawfully they do not deserve an ID card as this is approval of being in our country | All immigrants should not 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? |
13319707_476_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | individual attention make children comfortable | individual attention make children uncomfortable | 0 | A parent at home can give more individual attention than can a teacher of a large class. | 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? |
2699622_455_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | most people do travel internationally | most people don't travel internationally | 0 | Spanish classes were very useful when travelling. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
6017135_17_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | children are not able to adapt as species have done since the beginning of time | children are able to adapt just as species have done since the beginning of time | 0 | Children can't thrive as vegans and require a diet containing animal 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? |
9863414_511_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | students that live off campus are much more likely to graduate and find a job | students that live off campus are much less likely to graduate and find a job | 0 | Living off campus will help with off ceding debt. | 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"? |
2323205_193_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | government spending is good for the economy | government spending is bad for the economy | 1 | The health issues that accompany gambling would necessitate the government to spend money to counteract them. | Internet gambling should not be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
6102751_193_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | veganism provides enough protein or carbs for an adult human | veganism doesn't provide enough protein or carbs for an adult human | 1 | The body does not function well without protein or carbs. | 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? |
13563613_293_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | charter schools have problem students | charter schools don't have any problem students | 1 | Charter schools getting rid of problem students creates more problems. | Charter schools are cherry-picking students | Keeping Only the Best Behaved | Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students? |
7955845_286_AYFOAD75CRBKE | other places exist for this reason | no other places exist for this reason | 1 | 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? |
6038024_306_AE861G0AY5RGT | prostitute in hamburg are not very sick | prostitute in hamburg are very sick | 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? |
10100991_320_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | young people can't save money by not buying the insurance | young people will save money by not buying the insurance | 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? |
13081146_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | Palestine is not Israel's equal | Palestine is Israel's equal | 1 | Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal. | Nations should recognize a Palestinian state | Recognizing a Palestinian State | Should nations recognize a Palestinian state? |
5447986_372_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | college students will do well in internships | college students never do well in internships | 0 | Internships only last for a short period of time, and those who do well will get a paid position or a recommendation. | Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
6540450_156_A2JKETV64OU7DY | kids usually remember and experience things like adults do | kids usually don't remember or experience things like adults do | 0 | My family took our kids on vacations and had a great time. | 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? |
5474672_140_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | There must be a few odd ducks in society | There need not be odd ducks in society | 1 | Sports can help home-schooled children improve their social skills. | 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? |
2262077_390_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it has a low rate | despite its rate it has put teachers on their toes | 0 | TFA has a low retention rate so it is not always considered successful. | 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? |
3235492_212_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | this action made her into an unhappy person | this action hasn't made her into an unhappy person | 1 | My daughter was simply lazy and not doing work, by cracking down I was able to get her to improve her grades. | Extreme parenting leads to greater success | Is Extreme Parenting Effective? | Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive? |
2264065_190_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the best and brightest are not what schools need at the moment | the best and brightest are what schools have at the moment | 1 | TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for. | TFA has raised the status of public teachers | Teaching: The Passion and the Profession | Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers? |
4963738_276_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | there are not many life choices protected by government | there are many life choices protected by government | 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_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it is costly to implement that program | it is not costly to implement that program | 1 | 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? |
2699780_104_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | many people are going work internationally | most people aren't going work internationally | 0 | Language programs assist in communication between international companies. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
12017128_84_AB98SGS280TY5 | Teachers need job stability | Teachers need job regulation | 0 | 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? |
7955845_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the level of elegance costs the taxpayers too much money | the level of elegance costs the taxpayers very little money | 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? |
8831613_509_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | colleges can live with cuts to academic programs but not cuts to sports which affect enrollment | colleges can not live with cuts to academic programs but could with cuts to sports which don't affect enrollment | 1 | Tax deductible contributions to higher education is likley to be a fixed sum; athletic programs drain money from academic programs. | 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? |
7528221_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | free money is makes trouble | free money is awesome | 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. |
6037743_326_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | it is still fundamentally about selling one's body | it is still fundamentally about health | 1 | By legalizing prostitution, it can provide safeguards and protections. | 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? |
8385921_17_AE861G0AY5RGT | taking turns, and meditation should not be taught by parents | taking turns, and meditation should be taught by parents | 0 | Preschools teach important skills such a taking turns, movement, and mediatation. | 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? |
6016899_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | Health benefits outweigh enjoyment. | Health benefits don't outweigh enjoyment | 1 | Vegan diets are not enjoyable or easy to process. | 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? |
9311766_52_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | they should make a pleasant environment anyway | they have no incentive to make a pleasant environment anyway | 1 | Tipping servers provides an added incentive to create a pleasant environment for the customers. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
6953351_131_AE861G0AY5RGT | no nation not allied with the US deserves nuclear weapons for protection | any nation allied with the US deserves nuclear weapons for protection | 0 | As a nation, it is well known that Israel has a stockpile of nuclear weapons that they should be forced to give up. | 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? |
2699711_361_AJNQ2PBD07FKE | student need to complete electives | student do not need to complete electives | 1 | 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? |
6954381_147_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | Israel wil misuse weapons of mass destruction | Muslims will misuse weapons of mass destruction regardless | 0 | America has historically misled Muslims while allowing Israel to have weapons of mass destruction. | 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? |
9417917_321_A2JKETV64OU7DY | energy like that cannot be used for the greater good of the world | energy like that can be used for the greater good of the world | 0 | Younger moms have much more energy. | 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? |
11523833_166_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | good records can be kept by digital tools | good records can't be kept by digital tools | 1 | They keep good records. | 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. |
5447530_253_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is not easy and guaranteed way to learn the job while getting experience | this is an easy and guaranteed way to learn the job while getting experience | 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? |
13039830_179_AB98SGS280TY5 | the United States is already in a financial crisis | the United States doesn't want another financial crisis | 1 | The embargo hurts our own economy. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
4425625_274_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | students already know how to use digital tools | many students don't already know how to use digital tools | 1 | Teaching students in the use of digital tools would be helpful. | 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? |
6955398_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | we don't want them to bomb us, but they wanted to | we don't want them to bomb us so it's better to be friends with them | 0 | Israel is a dishonest broker and has commited crimes against innocent people. They have broken promises and have an atomic bomb. | 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? |
7230457_951_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | citizens will behave better | citizens will not behave better | 1 | Government usage of drone's will inevitably lead to using drone's on citizens. | Drone attacks make more harm | 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? |
6025796_187_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | looks have nothing to do with health | health is overlooked | 1 | Veganism causes people to be very thin and look unhealthy. | 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? |
6103367_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | banks don't need more money to stay in business | banks need money to stay in business | 0 | The government getting rid of usury laws allowed banks to charge high fees. | 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? |
3637150_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they do not know how to balance a budget as well as anyone else | they know how to balance a budget better than anyone else | 0 | The uber conservative republicans are the ones pushing privatization the most. | 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. |
4592517_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | children could be afforded a mid-day nap were the day lengthened | children wouldn't be afforded a mid-day nap were the day lengthened | 1 | My children's schooldays are too long to keep their attention. | 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? |
2701138_335_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | students might not be exposed to cultures in a variety of other ways | students are exposed to cultures in a variety of other ways | 0 | Humanities courses ensure students are exposed to 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? |
12012725_373_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the turnaround is so large | the turnaround is so small | 0 | Because of tenure, only a very small number of teachers are fired for cause. | 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? |
2654957_283_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | companies that make gas powered cars cannot fight them | companies that make gas powered cars will fight them | 0 | The cost efficiency of electric cars will make gasoline powered vehicles go away | 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? |
9830834_0_A2G30CUMM6UXG5 | is a lack of evidence of chemical attacks from it's own government | is plenty of evidence of chemical attacks from it's own government | 1 | The US (not alone) with our allies will have to do something IF there's enough solid evidence of Syrian government using chemical weapons against its own people. | 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? |
5382541_184_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it won't appeal to car crazy Californians | it will appeal to car hating crazy Californians | 1 | A rail provides connections and efficiency. | 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. |
2699604_345_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | such appreciation is tangential to our current world | such appreciation is integral to our current world | 1 | Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
2264964_161_A104V8NZIQFN2F | skilled teachers only manipulate students more | skilled teachers only encourage students more | 1 | TFA does not provide skilled teachers to students. | 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? |
2852843_141_A2JKETV64OU7DY | their lives are always monitored and they have a status or celebrity and royalty | their lives aren't monitored even though they have a status of celebrity and royalty | 1 | Kate and William appear to have a normal, modern relationship that does not seem to be threatened by outsiders. | Royal Couple could be a modern family | Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family? | The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife. |
4594455_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | parents are absent much of the time | parents are at home much of the time | 1 | It is not the job of a public school teacher to raise children - that is the parents' job. | 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? |
5061566_95_AE861G0AY5RGT | those other sources don't have the same books of Amazon | those other sources have the same books of Amazon | 1 | The Kindle requires you to buy ebooks only from Amazon, instead of other sources. | 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. |
3124188_719_AE861G0AY5RGT | new yorkers were unable to bike to work and play before the introduction of bike lanes | new yorkers were able to bike to work and play before the introduction of bike lanes | 0 | I'm still able to bike to work. | 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? |
4366654_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | robots aren't enough to do all the tasks on the farm | robots are enough to do all the tasks on the farm | 1 | Farms should use mechanization to reduce costs. | 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? |
9853355_102_A24XBVPC9MYJVX | too much experience may make teachers set in their ways and not open to fresh ideas, hiring new teachers might be a better decision. | too much experience does not make teachers set in their ways and not open to fresh ideas, hiring new teachers might not be a better decision. | 1 | Teachers become better and more consistent with more experience. | Teachers need to have experience | Do Teachers Need to Have Experience? | Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea? |
5377578_77_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | California really is running out of transportation options | California isn't really running out of transportation options | 1 | I don't think there will be enough passengers to make a high-speed rail economic. | California doesn't need 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. |
9419257_180_A104V8NZIQFN2F | having children should not be a sacrifice | having children should be a sacrifice | 0 | Fertility treatments took a toll on me personally and professionally. | 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? |
13653112_150_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it is not the only secret agency we have | it is the only secret agency we have | 0 | The CIA is not very secretive which makes them ineffective. | 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? |
6104729_65_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | these fees are the only way that banks stay afloat | these fees aren't the only way that banks stay afloat | 1 | Accounts should not be listed as free, when they include hidden fees. | 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? |
6812058_695_A104V8NZIQFN2F | athletes don't break the rules by doping | athletes break the rules by doping | 0 | It is their own discretion if they want to take drugs that will affect only themselves in the long run. | Doping should 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? |
3176054_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | homeschooling does not relieve public school overcrowding | homeschooling relieves public school overcrowding | 0 | Homeschooling is a choice. | 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? |
9417806_386_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | People are living into their 70's and 80's | even though people are living into their 70's and 80's | 1 | Kids wish to know their grandparents. | 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? |
2326100_375_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | internet gambling will definitely not exploit | internet gambling will definitely exploit | 0 | 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. |
5373584_295_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | California is already on the verge of an abundance of funds today | California is already on the verge of bankruptcy today | 0 | High speed rail in California would be a boost to a busy rail corridor and show the rest of the US how to implement their own. | 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. |
10099723_83_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the situations are working | the situations aren't working | 0 | It's the best we could do with circumstances aren't likey to change soon. | 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? |
2323212_234_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | many families don't have enough money to waste | families that waste their money don't deserve said money | 0 | The lottery and gambling and harmful to individuals and families that waste their money on them. | Internet gambling should not be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
2567078_365_AYFOAD75CRBKE | they hold a public office | they don't hold a public office | 1 | Although the speech is hateful, off duty actions cannot be considered to fire someone. | 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? |
11411383_255_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it's my goal to harm all children | it's not my goal to harm all children | 1 | Vaccination does more harm than 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? |
4367203_79_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | the price to harvest trees mechanically isn't too high | the price to harvest trees mechanically is still too high | 0 | Growers could replant mechanically harvestable trees. | 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? |
5447986_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | 'worthiness' is a valid form of payment | 'worthiness' is not a valid form of payment | 0 | Internships permit students to work for free in order to prove that the student is worthy of future, paid work. | Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
9312464_700_A104V8NZIQFN2F | servers will make more than minimum wage regardless of tipping | servers will make more than minimum wage only when they are tipped | 0 | This would allow for worker to have higher wages. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
9419257_10_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | IVF is available to some | IVF isn't available to some | 1 | Many young women don't realize the difficulties of IVF. | 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? |
6066271_10_AB98SGS280TY5 | prostitution doesn't always have to be a dangerous job | prostitution will always be a dangerous job | 0 | Workers in legal brothels are safe and there by choice where violence and abuse are minimized. | 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? |
8892337_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | students should feel important | students shouldn't feel important | 0 | 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? |
3170953_334_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | public schools don't get money for educating children, home schooling is an alternative method that deserves equal funding | public schools get money for educating children, home schooling is an alternative method that deserves equal funding | 0 | Favoritism should not be granted to a few who school their children at home, jeopardizing the education of the public. | 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? |
2700020_649_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | doing important things is practical | doing important things is not practical | 0 | 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? |
9841537_340_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | self-defense gives the US a good reason | self-defense doesn't give the US a good reason | 1 | It is illegal to attack a country except in self-defense. | 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? |
6003165_166_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | we can't learn healthy habits ourselves | we can learn healthy habits ourselves | 0 | We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex. | 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. |
7950152_326_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | libraries are only an addition to the community | libraries are more than just an addition to the community | 1 | Libraries are a wise addition. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
3127716_968_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | the accidents the lanes are causing are not sufficient for keeping first responders employed | the accidents the lanes are causing are keeping first responders employed | 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? |
2701458_582_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | most university students don't have access to the internet | most university students have access to the internet | 1 | The internet provides this kind of information for free. | 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? |
6995121_203_AE861G0AY5RGT | the money spent on support Israel will not be returned once Israel is politically sound | the money spent on support Israel will be returned once Israel is politically sound | 0 | 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? |
8390305_345_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | many private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer | few private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer | 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? |
7952666_625_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | information is not readily available elsewhere | information is more readily available elsewhere | 0 | 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? |
7951527_444_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | community focal points tend to create havens for children | community focal points tend to create drug havens | 0 | A proper library should be a focal point for it's community. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
2700850_116_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | humanity programs don't teach how to think critically | humanity programs teach how to think critically | 1 | Students need to think critically and outside of conventional ideas. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11404170_84_AE861G0AY5RGT | no one cares for the first amendment | everyone cares for the first amendment | 1 | Not vaccinating endangers the public and violates the establishment clause of the first amendment. | 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? |
2699604_345_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people should learn about Greeks and Romans | people don't need to learn about Greeks and Romans | 0 | Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
7952064_230_A104V8NZIQFN2F | libraries are a social place | libraries are a place to be quiet not socialize | 0 | 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? |
10945584_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | most banks are not more careful after learning from the 2008 recession and have not learned how to handle themselves better | most banks are more careful after learning from the 2008 recession and have learned how to handle themselves better | 0 | JPM didn't control it's traders or know what they were doing. | 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? |
12013086_330_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | teachers are paid low salaries for a reason | teachers are paid low salaries for no reason | 1 | 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? |
4969473_87_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it doen't take time for them to care for themselves | it takes time for them to care for themselves | 0 | 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? |
2264065_190_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | TFA has elevated the public perception of these teaching positions | TFA has done nothing to elevate the public perception of these teachers | 0 | TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for. | TFA has raised the status of public teachers | Teaching: The Passion and the Profession | Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers? |
2701458_582_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | students don't spend enough productive time on the internet | students spend enough productive time on the internet | 1 | The internet provides this kind of information for free. | 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? |
3285182_74_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | junk will always be available and not all consumers have access to a Walmart | junk may not always be available and all consumers have access to a Walmart | 1 | Wal-Mart is doing well for trying to help consumers eat better. | Wal-Mart can make us healthier | Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier? | How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets. |
9950396_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the chef may not season the food reasonably | the chef will season the food reasonably | 0 | The chef can't know how each person wants their food seasoned. | 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. |
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