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7049483_32_AE861G0AY5RGT | the spouse will be influential in the direction of the US | the spouse will not be influential in the direction of the US | 0 | The spouses are a reflection of the strength of the candidate, by how they chose to marry the candidate. | We need to hear from candidate's spouse | Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse? | What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches? |
7948878_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | there will still be a reason to have libraries at that point | there will be no point in having libraries at that point | 0 | It will be sad when libraries become only access points for the Internet. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
7951873_50_A104V8NZIQFN2F | it is not more important to fix public roads | it is more important to fix public roads | 0 | I use the library often and it would negatively impact the community to lose these resources. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
5612224_338_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | common sense does not equate to intelligence | common sense equates to intelligence | 1 | People today lack common sense that cannot be taught. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
7528422_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | states cannot better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area | each state can better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area | 0 | Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed. | We need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
8828822_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F | we don't need more research and education | we need more research and education | 1 | If they didn't have to spend money on competitive sports it could be spent on research and education. | 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? |
2700862_1163_AE861G0AY5RGT | education is about learning in preparation for employment and enrichment | education is about learning in preparation for employment and not enrichment | 0 | Humanities programs are meant to enrich everyone. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11917910_687_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | their job is pretty useless already | their job is pretty useful | 1 | Mandatory reports would make a psychotherapists job useless. | 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? |
6516554_448_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | respecting your child's choices is more difficult when you track them | respecting your child's choices is easier when you can track them | 0 | If you do not respect your child's choices while providing parental support then they will not be successful. | 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? |
11408115_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | vaccine allergies do exist in some children, it cannot be universally mandated | vaccine allergies only exist in some children, it can be universally mandated | 1 | 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? |
9953236_117_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | salt should only be used after exercise | salt should not only be used after exercise | 1 | Salt is useful for replacing electrolytes lost through exercise. | 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. |
11666716_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | race is just one factor | race is an important issue | 0 | Socioecomonics should play a higher role in college admissions instead of race. | Affirmative actions should be based on income | Should Affirmative Action Be Based on Income? | Will the Supreme Court decision on race-based preferences push colleges to resort to less effective methods to promote to diversity? |
9419257_10_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | motherhood is a good experience | the best way to realize is through experience | 0 | 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? |
8391093_336_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | non-academic skills can be taught more rigorously and for free in the home | non-academic skills cannot be taught more rigorously and for free in the home | 1 | It gives all children a head start on non-academic skills. | 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? |
4366654_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | machines break less than people | machines break and people don't | 0 | 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? |
8892337_317_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | we want students thinking all the time | we don't want students thinking too much or they might rebel | 0 | Writing cursive can stimulate thinking. | 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? |
12534617_60_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | technology always catches up and passes current limitations | technology seldom catches up and passes current limitations | 1 | 3-D printing cannot use many of the raw materials presently used in manufacturing. | 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. |
10948971_587_AE861G0AY5RGT | the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are good for the economy | the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are bad for the economy | 1 | Big banks will only look out for themselves and then drain the government when they fail. | 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? |
8390305_86_A104V8NZIQFN2F | small children have no reason to be mature and should have fun | small children have every reason to be mature | 1 | Even if there is no instruction preschool helps children mature. | 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? |
6814608_150_AE861G0AY5RGT | all athletes already take performance enhancing drugs | not all athletes take performance enhancing drugs | 1 | If performance enhancing drugs are allowed it will be unfair to those not interested in taking them. | 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? |
11417696_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | our population is not dying off despite the risks | our population will start dying off because of the risks | 1 | Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks. | 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? |
9183882_288_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people usually don't patent their own genes | people usually have defacto patents of their own genes | 1 | Genes belong to the people they are inside of. | Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes | Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners? | Should companies be allowed to patent genes? |
5905284_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | construction jobs don't pay very well | construction jobs pay well | 0 | These games really only serve as a frivolous event that benefits construction companies with connections. | Olympics are more trouble | Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth? | London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost? |
9308366_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the US runs similarly and they should make minimum wage | the US runs differently and they make less than half minimum wage | 0 | In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
2699299_188_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | all students will work in the global economy in some way | some students won't work in the global economy | 0 | The humanities are important for developing a student's creative and critical thinking which are important skills for succeeding in a global economy. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
6949832_322_AYFOAD75CRBKE | supporting them helps US interests too | supporting them does not help US interests | 1 | 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? |
6066271_278_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | happy hookers are at reduced risk | even happy hookers are at risk | 0 | Working in a legal brothel makes prostitutes happier. | 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? |
13652278_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | we depend too much on the CIA for this, we don't need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments | we depend too much on the CIA for this, we need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments | 0 | Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil. | We 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? |
7968413_132_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people like to post mean comments on private moments | people like to comment on private moments | 0 | Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment. | Social media ruin romance | Has Facebook Ruined Love? | Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it? |
6953215_156_A24XBVPC9MYJVX | the U.S. acts humanely, we can teach Israel how to also act humanely. | the U.S. acts humanely, but we can't be responsible to teach Israel how to also act humanely. | 1 | 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? |
6022867_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people in general all need veggies | people in general don't all eat veggies | 1 | Diet is particular to the individual, each person needs to decide what works best for them. | 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? |
7955845_741_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the soul and minds of people are insatiable | the soul and minds of people are in need of constant growth | 1 | Libraries are needed more than ever to feed the soul and minds of people. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
3123867_377_A104V8NZIQFN2F | cyclists will either learn to follow the road rules or get hit by cars | cyclists will not learn to either follow the road rules or get hit by cars | 1 | Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians. | 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? |
2699263_426_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | interested parties can learn about other cultures and languages outside of university | interested parties cannot easily learn about other cultures and languages outside of university | 1 | I have broadened the scope of my knowledge to include issues relating to North African, West African, and Carribbean peoples. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11404549_402_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | the risk of vaccine injuries is much high than the risk of disease | the risk of vaccine injuries is much lower than the risk of disease | 0 | 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? |
8829168_82_AE861G0AY5RGT | sports is the best way to learn to condition yourself | sports is the worst way to learn to condition yourself | 1 | Campuses should focus more on teaching stretching and personal conditioning than sports. | 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? |
3637150_168_AE861G0AY5RGT | the republicans returned all of the money | the republicans kept all of the money | 1 | Due to a lack of oversight billions of taxpayer dollars were awarded to corporations linked to republicans. | 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. |
4859942_157_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | a legal mandate is not a superficial reason | a legal mandate is a superficial reason | 1 | I don't think people should be voting if they are voting for superficial reasons. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
13657334_419_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | they have experience in criminal activity | they don't have enough experience in criminal activity | 1 | The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture. | 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? |
7326661_150_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it matters a lot if the arts are accountable, as they affect the real world | it does not matter if the arts are accountable as they do not affect the real world | 0 | Critics bring accountability and measurement to the arts. | We need professional critics | Do We Need Professional Critics? | Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions? |
4966919_863_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the people have don't mental problems | the people have mental problems | 0 | These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
6812570_755_AYFOAD75CRBKE | sports can be divided into groups | sports cannot be divided into groups | 1 | Allowing these drugs would create a larger gap between wealthier players and those who are less so. | 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? |
8837139_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | the threat of being dropped from athletic programs inspires students to improve in their academics | the threat of being dropped from athletic programs doesn't inspire students to improve in their academics | 1 | Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues. | 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? |
6539424_471_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there are not many other ways to show children they are loved | there are many other ways to show children they are loved | 0 | If you do not vacation with children, it could lead them to believe that they are not loved by their parents. | 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? |
6102894_256_AB98SGS280TY5 | banks often gain funds | banks often lose funds | 0 | Banks are making more money with services than though offering basic services to the community. | 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? |
11967782_364_A104V8NZIQFN2F | my stock portfolio is not heavily invested in the prison system | my stock portfolio is heavily invested in the prison system | 0 | Ending the prohibition on marijuana would ensure that fewer citizens are unfairly jailed. | 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? |
11408162_263_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the above is not rare | the above is rare | 0 | Vaccinations can cause polio even in the weakened form. | 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? |
12010736_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the agreements won't work in Russia | the agreements work in Russia | 0 | These agreements put this country behind Czarist Russia in regards to our work force. | Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals | When Companies Close Doors to the Future | Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors? |
5447530_752_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they are paid in experience and knowledge instead of monitarily | they are not paid monetarily | 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? |
6540450_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | by epic I mean an epically boring trip | by epic I mean an epically exciting trip | 1 | 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? |
11966497_451_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | people aren't easily able to grow marijuana at home | people are able to grow marijuana at home | 0 | State control and distribution of pot is something I can support. | 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? |
13238401_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | rights cannot be lost if the individual does not deserve them | rights can be lost if the individual does not deserve them | 0 | The right to vote should be easier to exercise than other rights. | Voting should 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? |
10224439_333_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | it is a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money | it is not only a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money | 1 | Casinos will cause more debt from people losing their life savings there. | 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? |
6812570_102_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | doping gives people short term gain | doping only gives people short term gain | 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? |
3176133_380_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | this threat to public education would not home schoolers | this threat to public education would ultimately hurt home schoolers even worse | 0 | Home schooled children should get the same state financial backing given to public school attendees, yes that would be a threat to public education. So be it. They need the threat. | Home schoolers 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? |
2323212_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | stupid people gambling wouldn't create more taxes | stupid people gambling would create more taxes | 0 | To expand internet gambling would be creating more stupidity. | 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. |
4367468_215_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | even minimal increases will hurt the farmer's bottom line | even minimal increases will help the farmer's bottom line | 1 | It would cause an increase in price on farmed goods, but it will be minimal. | 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? |
4595363_428_APQU1QQ738JV9 | the school day is only 7 hrs long there is still plenty of time in the day for an adequate nights sleep | the school day is 7 hrs long there is not enough time in the day for an adequate nights sleep | 1 | Everyone needs plenty of rest, school should not interfere with that. | School day should not be longer | Should the School Day Be Longer? | While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone? |
5611379_84_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people are still proficient in the economy and technology | people are less proficient in the economy and technology | 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? |
6212507_226_A104V8NZIQFN2F | each country has it's own culture | each person has their own culture | 1 | A person should be part of a country he/she shares a culture. | 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. |
9846734_338_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | enthusiasm is not as important as skills as an educator | enthusiasm is more important than skills as an educator | 1 | Enthusiasm by young teachers can actually be worth more than teachers who have a negative attitude. | Teachers do not 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? |
11523833_166_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | computers could do their job for free | computers could not effectively do their job for free | 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. |
8831613_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | sports programs draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs | sports programs do not draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs | 1 | Sports programs are too expensive. | 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? |
9950813_449_A104V8NZIQFN2F | it is not pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet | it is much more pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet | 0 | Salt is one of the best ways to enhance flavor. | 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_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people will have a hard time finding a way to get a way to get an exemption without a legitimate reason | people will find a way to get a way to get an exemption if they want one | 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? |
5612405_265_A104V8NZIQFN2F | entertainment has not always been pointless | entertainment has always been pointless | 0 | People tend to watch pointless entertainment. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
7951527_444_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there are other meeting and gathering places and information is readily available on the internet | there aren't other meeting and gathering places and information isn't readily available on the internet | 1 | 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? |
2566415_0_AB98SGS280TY5 | Workers are not a reflection of whom they work for. | Workers are a reflection of whom 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? |
11403407_23_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | a little risk is no good for anyone | a little risk is good for everyone | 0 | People who choose not to vaccinate their children endanger their children as well as others. | Vaccination should be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
11410953_108_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | those thousands of people can't compare to the millions at risk of disease | those thousands of people matter just as much as the millions at risk of disease | 1 | There are thousands of people injured by vaccines, and years of studies that make me question their safety. | 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? |
9182493_827_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | many other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed | few other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed | 1 | It is morally and ethically wrong to patent genes. | Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes | Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners? | Should companies be allowed to patent genes? |
8841921_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | peace has not been attained in around the world | peace has been attained in Europe | 0 | NATO has helped us keep peace since the Cold War. | We should keep NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
6131389_93_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | omnivores eat a lot of meat | omnivores eat a lot of vegetables | 0 | Human bodies are designed as omnivores. | 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? |
11520908_55_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this can't accurately be done by computer and requires a living person | this could be done by computer and doesn't require a liver person | 0 | Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings. | 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. |
3123867_377_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is an assumption, not fact, and it is simply untrue | this is a logical assumption, very probable | 1 | Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians. | 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? |
4070387_142_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | parents and teachers can educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality | parents and teachers cannot educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality | 1 | The internet is full of things which can fool impressionable students, some learn easily, while other will be fooled. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
9944889_71_A104V8NZIQFN2F | I bring all my own spices with me | I don't bring all my own spices with me | 1 | I should be able to season my food as I wish. | 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. |
13651544_444_A104V8NZIQFN2F | sometimes the worst guard dog is a rabid pitbull | sometimes the best guard dog is a rabid pitbull | 0 | The CIA is difficult to control. | 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? |
3124932_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the lanes are safe because cars don't get in them and bikers stay in them | the lanes are not safe because cars get in them and bikers don't stay in them | 0 | 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? |
6896111_56_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the market is a failure and a new system must be implemented | the market is a success and a new system must not be implemented | 1 | Without capital gains tax, the market would collapse. | 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? |
9308914_360_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the restauranteur is taking care of the staff | the restauranteur is not taking care of the staff | 0 | Wait staff should be taken care of by the restauranteur. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
10095324_382_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | Obamacare DOES provide the requirement for fair pricing | Obamacare DOES not provide the requirement for fair pricing | 1 | The market allows companies to raise prices at their leisure, there is no motivation for them to keep costs reasonable across the board. | 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? |
5899543_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | tv ratings are not still high | tv ratings are still high | 0 | The Olympics are a big commercial rather than a friendly competition. | Olympics are more trouble | Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth? | London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost? |
5360372_89_A104V8NZIQFN2F | public schools are caring for children | public schools are indoctrinating children | 0 | Public schools already tailor classes to children's needs without parent interference. | 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? |
8828406_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | coaches can be trusted to put academics first | coaches can not be trusted to put academics first | 0 | School sports have a place as long as academics come first. | Do not 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? |
13678655_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | mankind needs to die out eventually | mankind does not to die out eventually | 1 | If everyone waited until they could afford to have a child to procreate, mankind would die out.Hea | Young people are being irresponsible 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? |
2565476_386_A104V8NZIQFN2F | their personal beliefs are fit to be aired in public | their personal beliefs are not fit to be aired in public | 0 | Their speech isn't childish, it is their personal belief of what is important in this country. | 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? |
8840022_174_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | there are many more advantages of keeping it, even if it requires reformatting | there are not many more advantages of keeping it, since it requires reformatting | 1 | There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money. | We should disband NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
2655497_381_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | battery costs could easily go down | battery costs might not go down | 0 | The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down. | 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? |
6893308_37_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | taxing gains can work | taxing gains didn't work | 0 | Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't. | 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? |
12538582_0_AGRKG3YT3KMD8 | frustration begets innovation | frustration never begets innovation | 1 | High tech devices only cause frustration. | 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. |
3171678_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | this scam is the best thing to happen to education ever | this scam is the worst thing to happen to education ever | 1 | Home schooling is a scam meant to defund public schools, punish teachers' unions for supporting Democratic candidates and policies, and to keep women out of the paid labor force. | 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? |
5445948_307_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | internships provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money | internships do not provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money | 1 | Interns are replacing employees. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
10099242_220_A104V8NZIQFN2F | changing jobs does not upset economic and social planning | changing jobs upsets economic and social planning | 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? |
8833999_399_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, avoid the feeling of exclusion | not everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, leading to feeling of exclusion | 0 | Sports teams represent a sense of togetherness and bring people together every Saturday on a football field. | Do not 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? |
9308366_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | the waiters in Japan are offended if you don't tip | the waiters in Japan are offended if you tip | 1 | In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
9418772_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | there is no correlation with single mothers and bad children | there are correlation with single mothers and bad children | 1 | Most young mothers end up single mothers. | Women should 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? |
6007042_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there is not much of information available to everyone and a none of it is common sense that people usually just ignore | there is lots of information available to everyone and a lot of it is common sense that people usually just ignore | 0 | Americans might be healthier if we understood nutrition better. | 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. |
10944652_774_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the government will pay off those debts anyway | the government will not be able to pay off those debts | 1 | There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
5613090_326_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | television does not provide incentives by showing examples | television provides incentives by showing examples | 0 | Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
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