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13652278_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | terrorism would be here anyway | they prevent terrorism | 1 | 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? |
3122635_27_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | cyclists are not causing havoc to street traffic | cyclists are causing havoc to street traffic | 0 | The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years. | 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? |
7954757_191_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people can't get accurate references online elsewhere | people can get references online elsewhere | 0 | Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
2657396_81_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | it will cause your home electricity bill to get much higher | it will cause your gas bill to get much lower | 1 | Overnight charging will be easy. | 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? |
8385486_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | early education is worth the cost | even early education isn't worth the cost | 0 | Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education. | Public preschool is a smart investment | Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment? | Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal? |
13657334_419_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the above activities are never needed | the above activities are sometimes needed | 0 | 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? |
5480877_361_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | their parents still pay taxes | their parents do not pay taxes | 1 | Public schools earn their funding by the number of students who are actually enrolled, therefore, anyone who doesn't enroll should not get to use services paid for with that money. | Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
3285182_252_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | Wal-Mart only wants to get customers and doesn't care about their health | Wal-Mart wants to get customers and cares about their health | 1 | A healthy food initiative is a great way for Wal-Mart to show its loyalty to customers. | 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. |
8830542_132_A104V8NZIQFN2F | gifted students are on scholarship and need money | gifted students are on scholarship and do not need money | 0 | Too much money is spent on a few gifted athletes while almost nothing is spent on gifted students. | 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? |
6212507_226_AE861G0AY5RGT | there is no room in a person's heart for more than one culture | there is room in a person's heart for more than one 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. |
7049483_32_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | that strength will doubtlessly be apparent in many other aspects of a political campaign | that strength will not always be apparent in any other aspects of a political campaign | 1 | 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? |
13725505_253_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it takes time to get established and financially stable | it takes barely any time to get established and financially stable | 1 | Young adults need to pay their own bills. | 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? |
6037743_326_AE861G0AY5RGT | no amount of safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution | safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution | 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? |
3637150_168_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | corporations getting wealthier is good for their surrounding communities | corporations getting wealthier is not good for their surrounding communities | 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. |
6032130_73_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some kids know how to cook at home | some kids don't know how to cook at home | 1 | Some kids are not taught by parents how to cook, and many schools have done away with home economics in favor of science and math. | We need more advice about eating well | Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well? | Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons. |
7956728_349_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the less fortunate may have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks | the less fortunate should not have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks | 1 | Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
11408162_263_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | this is a ridiculous myth that has no basis in reality and is in every way factually incorrect | this is not a ridiculous myth that has no basis in reality and is in every way not factually incorrect | 1 | 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? |
9832599_442_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | doing so would make a statement that the US is not intimidated by possible repercussions | doing so would make a statement that the US is intimidated by possible repercussions | 1 | 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? |
7528221_101_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | those local officials and citizens don't need a government agency support in addition their own self-sufficience | those local officials and citizens need government agency support in addition to and in support of their own self-sufficience | 0 | Disasters are locally handled by officials and neighbors. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
6131389_93_A2JKETV64OU7DY | eating plants is only half of what it means to be an omnivore | eating plants is half of what it means to be an omnivore person and 50 percent isn't bad! | 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? |
9043990_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | there aren't many short players anyway | there are many short players | 1 | Raising the rim would further increase the advantage of taller players, not decrease it. | 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? |
9305668_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the worker in this field has chosen to work in this risky business | the worker in this field has unwisely chosen to work in this risky business | 0 | Getting rid of tips would create another problem for the American worker. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
9045292_110_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the NBA don't matter | the NBA is all that matters | 0 | It would be an awkward shot for those who are average height and not in the NBA. | 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? |
8839462_225_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there are no other alternatives on the table | there are other alternatives on the table | 1 | NATO should be disbanded and replaced with a more modern organization. | We should disband NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
3174640_228_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people with children in public schools pay a tax | people without children in public schools shouldn't pay a tax | 0 | Homeowner's without children pay school taxes too. | 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? |
10228010_115_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | not every industry is founded on greed | every industry is founded on greed | 0 | 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? |
4389032_79_AE861G0AY5RGT | the whole world wants to be NYC | the whole world does not want to be NYC | 0 | People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC. | Globalization has ruined street style | Has Globalization Ruined Street Style? | While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame? |
7968605_907_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | romantic people today prefer the comfort of technology | romantic people today don't prefer the comfort of technology | 1 | You aren't interacting with people on phones, you are interacting with technology. | Social media ruin romance | Has Facebook Ruined Love? | Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it? |
4964300_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | companies might start letting healthy employees shoot the obese ones | companies will not start letting healthy employees shoot the obese ones | 1 | Companies have a right to align themselves with healthier individuals if they so choose, which doesn't penalize obese people but instead might motivate them. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
12013181_785_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | good and bad is subjective when it comes to teachers, as there is no consistent rating system | good and bad is objective when it comes to teachers, as there is a consistent rating system | 1 | Tenure allows for protecting the good and firing the bad 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? |
11520908_55_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the transcription can be done by machine | the transcription cannot be done by machine | 1 | 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. |
7968413_132_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean less | people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean even more | 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? |
3188226_172_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | There aren't any non-financial ways to support the public school system, | There are non-financial ways to support the public school system, | 0 | Not using the public system does not exempt home schoolers from supporting it. | 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? |
3285182_252_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | Walmart has good intention of starting a healthy food initiative | Walmart has no intention of starting a healthy food initiative | 0 | A healthy food initiative is a great way for Wal-Mart to show its loyalty to customers. | 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. |
2323212_234_AE861G0AY5RGT | a family man or woman would gamble often | a family man or woman would never gamble | 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. |
9832599_442_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | we've got far too few ambassadors as it is | we've got far too many ambassadors as it is | 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? |
9975147_345_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | these are given to women | these are given on the basis of beauty, and not merit | 0 | Miss America gives honors and education scholarships. | Miss America is good for women | There She Is, Miss America | In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women? |
9949264_223_AE861G0AY5RGT | a chef knows better than you the proper amount of salt that is safe and tasty | a chef does not know better than you the proper amount of salt that is tasty | 1 | I believe salt preference is personal taste and you should be able to decide for yourself. | 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. |
9947157_154_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | many people don't use salt heavier than moderation | many people use salt heavier than moderation | 0 | It is important seasoning and can be used in moderation. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
10951533_475_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | it will make small banks unnecessary in a large economy | smaller banks aren't necessary in a large economy | 0 | They operate in such a large economy that it makes it almost impossible for smaller banks to succeed. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
5518992_134_A1J0GU26323WVA | home-schooled children would associate with public school children | home-schooled children would rather not associate with public school children | 0 | Playing with high school teams allows home-schoolers to have more social interaction. | 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? |
10226499_137_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | the casinos are usally located in non populated areas | the casinos are usally located in populated areas | 1 | The areas around the casinos do not benefit. | 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? |
9327086_83_AE861G0AY5RGT | no tip should be given for proper food preparation | the tip is given for proper food preparation | 0 | Places in which you pick your order up or clean up after yourself have tip jars, and we do not owe them those tips. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
7952465_125_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | those services can be replaced elsewhere at less cost | those services can't be replaced elsewhere at less cost | 1 | 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? |
11653691_737_AE861G0AY5RGT | Arab leaders are willing to change for peace | Arab leaders aren't willing to change for peace | 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? |
10767327_380_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | abuse and exploitation destroy character | abuse and exploitation build character | 0 | Evident shows that polygamy comes with child abuse and exploitation. | Courts should not recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults | One Man, One Woman. Or More. | Should courts recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults? |
13081146_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we need Israel to stop causing trouble and let itself be contained by another Muslim state | we need Israel to continue to be strong and not be weakened by another Muslim state | 0 | 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? |
7955845_286_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people meeting together is a positive thing | people meeting together would make too much noise for people to read | 0 | Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6954381_147_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | Muslims are dangerous and Isreal needs weapons of mass destruction to protect itself | Muslims are harmless and Isreal doesn't need weapons of mass destruction to protect itself | 1 | 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_880_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | the world is not already over populated | the world is already over populated | 0 | Delaying motherhood may cause in the inability to have children when you want them. | 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? |
10944652_774_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | Banks cannot handle large debt feeding | Banks can handle large debt feeding perfectly well. | 0 | There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
13651544_37_AYFOAD75CRBKE | we have other organizations in place to replace it | nothing is in place to replace it | 0 | The CIA causes more problems for US security than it solves. | 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? |
9831390_15_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it is nevertheless great pr | it is nevertheless bad pr | 1 | The US attacking Syria would only create more problems no matter which faction wins, probably Al-Qa'eda. | 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? |
2699528_384_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | everyone really cares about current issues | nobody really cares about current issues | 0 | Humanities programs improve understanding of current issues. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
12538747_447_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | new technologies will not continue to pop up and will not take precedence over 3D printing | new technologies will continue to pop up and take precedence over 3D printing | 0 | 3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have. | 3-D printing will change the world | Will 3-D Printing Change the World? | For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives. |
8687859_604_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people won't want to bribe politicians because having to do it discreetly feels wrong | people will want to bribe politicians because having to do it discreetly feels less wrong | 1 | There are many more discreet ways to bribe politicians, | Rich politicans are not less corruptible | Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible? | People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes? |
12017622_409_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E | It is difficult to fire a tenured teacher | It is not impossible to fire a tenured teacher | 1 | The difficulty in firing a tenured teacher is not a justifiable reason that tenure is wrong. | 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? |
12074325_327_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | competition is the very heart and soul of America | competition is not the very heart and soul of America | 1 | Paying for restaurant reservations will force customers to compete against each other for a limited resource at an increased price. | The new apps is a way to sell what was once free | Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale? | Do new apps usefully provide a way for people to get into popular restaurants, or are they just another way to sell what was once free? |
7954757_62_A2JKETV64OU7DY | satisfied people have no drive to work hard and be productive. | satisfied people have the drive to work hard and be productive. | 1 | Libraries provide satisfaction to people. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
7057234_301_A1J0GU26323WVA | most spouses do not rely on each other's opinions | most spouses rely on each other's opinions | 0 | The spouse of the candidate is not being elected and will have no official role in the administration. | We don't need to hear from candidate's spouse | Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse? | What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches? |
11163128_8_AE861G0AY5RGT | id cards and deportation will cost the country small amounts of money | id cards and deportation will cost the country tons of money | 0 | ID cards will be helpful in deportations. | All immigrants should get ID cards | Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards? | Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally? |
11891553_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the government can outsource measuring to another company | the government cannot outsource measuring to another company | 1 | Government's cannot accurately measure learning. | Government should not grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
5449542_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | a salary usually means an employee isn't exploited | a salary doesn't necessarily mean an employee isn't exploited | 0 | Internships should be treated like all other work. | 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? |
2655810_227_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | we are becoming accustomed to hybrids which are not especially economical or practical for the average driver | we are becoming accustomed to hybrids which are both economical and more practical for the average driver | 0 | Hybrids are common on the road today. | 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? |
3302960_57_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it would benefit them financially to help their customers | it wouldn't benefit them financially to help their customers | 1 | Wal-Mart is only looking out for themselves and their bottom line, they are not looking to help others. | Wal-Mart can't 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. |
4371398_686_A104V8NZIQFN2F | those machines are ridiculously expensive | those machines are rather affordable | 1 | There are machines that can do the illegal labor. | 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? |
7192051_342_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | organic milk prevents those poisonous nutrients from entering our body | regular milk prevents those poisonous nutrients from entering our body | 0 | Organic food is worth the expense since cows that produce regular milk are given steroids that can inhibit the natural nutrients that are available in organic milk. | 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? |
6027980_507_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | even bodybuilders are just like anyone | bodybuilders aren't just anyone and need a special diet | 0 | A vegan diet is simple and can benefit anyone. | 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? |
9853997_193_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | it's so easy to get too involved in that community and fall behind in one's studies, in the interest of educational quality | it's not easy to get too involved in that community and fall behind in one's studies, in the interest of educational quality | 1 | There is a community made in the dorms. | Students should live on 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"? |
9311766_52_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the people you take with you can't provide all of the ambiance | the people you take with you provides most of the ambiance | 0 | 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? |
10225342_88_A104V8NZIQFN2F | society has progressed a little to far forward | society hasn't progressed forward | 1 | Casinos are a move backwards, not forwards. | 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? |
10527961_276_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | those gases are more dangerous than gas from oil | those gases are less dangerous than gas from oil | 0 | Nuclear reactors let out dangerous gases. | 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? |
13237789_116_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | all citizens should be tested on their civics knowledge | no citizens should be tested on their civics knowledge | 1 | No one should be allowed to vote unless they can pass a test. | 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? |
6103657_46_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it costs more as they'd like to have you think | it doesn't cost near as much as they'd like to have you think | 0 | It costs the bank money to operate. | Fees are necessary | 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? |
8828406_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | academics never come before sports in practical life | academics come before sports in practical life | 1 | 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? |
5613711_180_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | technology doesn't utilize different parts of the brain | technology utilizes a different part of the brain | 0 | People are not using their intelligence to the best of his or her ability anymore. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
2699104_481_AE861G0AY5RGT | creative thinking is as important as critical thinking | creative thinking isn't as important as critical thinking | 0 | Humanities programs make people think differently and more creatively. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
10224008_80_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | marijuana is quite dangerous | marijuana isn't dangerous in the least | 0 | Gambling is more dangerous to families than marijuana. | 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? |
6019509_344_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | too many vitamins isn't going to get someone sick | too many vitamins can get someone sick | 0 | Vegan diets are rich in 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? |
6032130_73_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the internet and tv have more than enough resources to counteract the above | the internet and tv do not have enough resources to counteract the above | 1 | Some kids are not taught by parents how to cook, and many schools have done away with home economics in favor of science and math. | We need more advice about eating well | Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well? | Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons. |
12633427_954_AE861G0AY5RGT | it's clear Assad can stop ISIS | it's clear Assad can not stop ISIS | 0 | ISIS needs to be stopped before it becomes an Al Qaeda so the US should work with Assad if it can stop that. | 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? |
5445924_630_A2JKETV64OU7DY | it puts students on the bottom rung in the workplace | it teaches a lesson of how it feels to be on the bottom rung in the workplace. | 0 | Unpaid internships take advantage of students by requiring them to work long an hard for work experience and no paycheck. | 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? |
6017135_17_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | such children will still survive, although a little shorter | such children will be deprived of needed nutrition | 1 | 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? |
3235190_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | compassionate adults are often more successful than their peers | compassionate adults are often less successful than their peers | 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? |
2700850_116_A104V8NZIQFN2F | humanities programs are conventional wisdom | humanities programs are unconventional wisdom | 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? |
4062443_409_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | that cost can't be reduced with the technology we have | that cost could be reduced greatly with newer advancements in technology and a proper database | 0 | The costs to replace school librarians with technology is prohibitive. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
9953248_133_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the chef doesn't season the dish before it is served | the chef does that to the dish before it is served | 0 | Anyone is more than welcome to add wanted salt to their food. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
4845332_217_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the US runs on a similar system and foundation that provides the same amount of freedom as Australia | the US runs on a different system and foundation that provides more freedom, this would not be freedom | 0 | It works for Australia. | Voting should be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
9305215_426_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | people will be paying more for dishes | people won't be willing to pay more for dishes | 0 | I want to Increase the price of menu items to pay waitstaff higher wages. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
5480877_361_AYFOAD75CRBKE | the parents can't pay a fee | the parents can pay a fee | 0 | Public schools earn their funding by the number of students who are actually enrolled, therefore, anyone who doesn't enroll should not get to use services paid for with that money. | Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
7545952_11_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people shouldn't watch reality shows as most people don't like them | people still watch reality shows even if they don't like them | 0 | Reality shows cause me to die a little whenever I see them advertised even though I have watched them at times. | Reality shows are worse than other TV | Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV? | Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama? |
8835812_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | colleges don't always have classes that teach those qualities | colleges already have classes that teach those qualities | 0 | Sports programs teach important things like leadership, discipline, and teamwork. | 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? |
6103587_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the public needs to be reminded that they don't come first | the public needs to be reminded that they come first | 1 | Banks are making big profits and forgetting to serve the public first. | Fees should be more regulated | Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees? | Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, and the economy? |
3124188_800_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | Bike lanes cause a lot of accidents with pedestrians and street traffic. | Bike lanes do not cause a lot of accidents with pedestrians and street traffic. | 1 | The bike lanes are low cost and fast. | 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? |
3124932_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | riding a bike to work makes you tired and ineffective | riding a bike to work makes you less tired and ineffective | 1 | Many people ride bikes 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? |
4964300_22_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | employers won't hire the obese | employers will still hire the obese | 1 | It is unfair that employers must pay a penalty for hiring obese people. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
7950152_326_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | wise additions are not the governments forte' | wise additions are the governments forte' | 1 | Libraries are a wise addition. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
9952050_384_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | I can always go to another restaurant without having to carry my own salt | I can always go to another restaurant or carry my own salt | 0 | I should be able to decide how much salt I use. | 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. |
9950119_108_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it shouldn't be the personal decision of the restaurant owner | it should also be the personal decision of the restaurant owner | 0 | Each person is unique and has their own specific tastes, it should be their personal decision. | 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. |
6017135_17_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | those vitamins and nutrients found in animal products can easily be found in supplements | those vitamins and nutrients found in animal products cannot easily be found in supplements | 1 | 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? |
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