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5613711_180_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they did in the past | they never did in the past | 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? |
2699822_167_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | humanities programs teach languages | humanities programs do not teach languages | 0 | Colleges need to ensure that opportunity to acquire language remains part of higher education. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
3651071_117_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | students are less comfortable because of these problems | students are more comfortable despite these problems | 0 | Often there are technical problems in online education platforms. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
5612224_338_A2JKETV64OU7DY | there have not always been people who lack common sense in society. | there have always been people who lack common sense in society. | 0 | 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? |
4063299_234_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | school librarians don't work with the same people that public ones do | school librarians and public librarians work similarly with all people | 1 | Public librarians can be important to people's lives. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
7968413_132_AYFOAD75CRBKE | it may create possibilities for other moments | it doesn't create possibilities for other moments | 1 | 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? |
2699541_170_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | wasting tax payer money is not an American tradition | wasting tax payer money is an American tradition | 0 | Humanities programs are a waste of taxpayer money with no result. | 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? |
10228010_216_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | taxes and revenue generated from casinos could go towards education | taxes and revenue generated from casinos wouldn't go towards education | 1 | Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos | Casinos are too much of a gamble | Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble? | Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs? |
9043990_308_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they really don't count in the equation | they count in the equation | 1 | High school players are often short, and would not want the rim raised. | 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? |
5446557_184_AE861G0AY5RGT | unpaid interns are not able to live rent free | unpaid interns are able to live rent free | 0 | Only people with money can afford to be unpaid interns since some people need to work to support them self or pay their loans. | 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? |
7644790_273_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they don't bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as not offer strong military backing if needed | they bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as offer strong military backing if needed | 0 | If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life. | Germany should abandon the Euro | Should Germany Abandon the Euro? | The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead? |
5360372_635_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | parents are in charge of their children's learning | parents are not in charge of their children's learning at school | 1 | Parents can choose what their kids learn at home. | 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? |
11900472_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | the current information is not useful we need a new way to judge colleges | the current information is not useful | 1 | The type of information reviewed is not useful enough. | Government should not grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
12412641_198_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | small cities have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists | small cities do not have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists | 0 | A small city with architectural treasures can become an international destination for architecture aficionados. | 'Starchitects' are not ruining cities | Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities? | Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings? |
2700850_116_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | critical thinking rarely leads to students protesting | critical thinking leads to students protesting | 0 | 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? |
8828991_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these things can be taught through academic things | these things can't be taught through academic things | 1 | Sports programs teach competition and the will to succeed. | 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? |
9853997_193_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | colleges do not need diversity in addition to community | colleges need diversity in addition to community | 0 | 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"? |
6104729_65_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | hidden fees can be asked about | hidden fees aren't revealed | 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? |
7948914_704_AE861G0AY5RGT | not everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access | everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access | 0 | Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
9308914_360_A104V8NZIQFN2F | people should still incentivize their server | people shouldn't still incentivize their server | 1 | 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? |
11408162_344_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | children can make personal choices for themselves under the law | children can't make personal choices for themselves under the law | 0 | Vaccination should remain a personal choice. | 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? |
2264065_190_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the competition takes the focus away from the quality of the education | the competition doesn't take the focus away from the quality of the education | 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? |
4367042_282_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they would not be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold | they would be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold | 1 | People would be willing to pay more money for produce picked by US citizens. | 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? |
3638806_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people won't keep the best interest in mind | people will keep the best interest in mind | 0 | The people who want privatization do not have the cities and states best interests in mind. | 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. |
4070387_142_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | librarians have no expertise in helping students navigate the internet | librarians have vast expertise in helping students navigate the internet | 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. |
7951380_271_AHQ90UG2T3KNB | there aren't many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session. | there are many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session. | 0 | When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
5477731_899_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they do not lack a path to learn team building | they lack a path to learn team building | 0 | Home schoolers are not part of the community. | 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? |
11963803_459_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this won't open the door to people going on to harder drugs | this opens the door to people getting high and out of control and then going on to harder drugs | 0 | Most marijuana users aren't influenced by the ruling. | 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? |
12538582_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people eventually get over this frustration | people never get over this frustration | 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. |
9831959_439_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | what is going on in Syria is US's business | what is going on in Syria isn't US's business | 1 | Americans should mind their own business. | 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? |
6207424_320_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | one needs to have a true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced | one doesn't need to have true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced | 0 | Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes. | Dual citizenship should not 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. |
4426679_112_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | research is not used in very many fields of work so it is not an important skill for the majority of the populace | research is used in many fields of work so it is an important skill for the majority of the populace | 1 | Students must thoroughly process information to apply it towards their paper. | Research papers are a useful exercise for college students | Are Research Papers a Waste of Time? | Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge? |
9043593_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | most players in the NBA are not able to dunk | most players in the NBA are able to dunk | 1 | The slam dunk has lessened the attraction of watching an NBA game. | Rim should 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? |
12724989_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | the lack of popularity of the leagues does not threaten to make them extinct | the lack of popularity of the leagues threaten to make them extinct | 0 | No one benefits from sports leagues. | Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status | Tax Break for Sports | Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status? |
7952064_230_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | coffee shops do not provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read | coffee shops provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read | 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? |
6210543_90_A104V8NZIQFN2F | you should be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it | you shouldn't be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it | 0 | America has more opportunity, but people are still loyal to their homes. | 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. |
3639142_81_A104V8NZIQFN2F | we can't replace the managers | we can at least replace the lazy workers | 0 | Privatization is not a cure for incompetent managers. | 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. |
12536410_355_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some innovations are lost amongst others | some innovations stand out amongst others | 1 | 3D printing allows for many innovations. | 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. |
6953351_131_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | we would rather they use those weapons on us | we would rather they not use those weapons on us | 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? |
2341049_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Senoi Indians are a backwater culture | Senoi Indians are a trustworthy culture | 1 | Senoi Indians believe that our dream state is the other side of our wakeful state, and is of equal importance. | We should not manipulate our dreams | Should We Manipulate Our Dreams? | Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams? |
4062498_730_AE861G0AY5RGT | the library is not used in modern times due to the proliferation of internet access on phones | the library is still used in modern times even with the proliferation of internet access on phones | 1 | A librarian can lead the school in information resource management and use. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
10228010_74_AE861G0AY5RGT | the financial benefit of the community does not out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind | the financial benefit of the community out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind | 0 | Casinos bring uncalculated social costs. | 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? |
7237604_435_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they save the lives of military personnel so they don't have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation | they don't save the lives of military personnel so they have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation | 1 | Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets. | 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? |
3235492_212_A104V8NZIQFN2F | her grades went up | her grades went up she has been picked on at school | 0 | 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? |
11404235_186_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | many need to be vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity | one does not need vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity | 0 | Herd immunity protects against those that cannot be vaccinated. | 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? |
4441037_436_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | it takes critical thinking to write a paper | it takes too much thinking to write a paper | 0 | A well written paper takes critical thinking skills. | 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? |
8828991_581_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | discipline and purpose are important for undergraduates | discipline and purpose are unimportant for undergraduates | 0 | Sports teach discipline and purpose. | 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? |
8828991_217_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | sports cannot be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently | sports can be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently | 0 | Highly competitive sports helps you learn to compete in the business world. Far more than those who have never been part of competitive sports can understand. | 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? |
5358339_27_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | a parent - child relationship should take precedence over the school - child relationship | a parent - child relationship should not take precedence over the school - child relationship | 1 | The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same. | Parents should not control what kids learn at school | Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School? | In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good? |
5615055_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | it's smart to not waste a bunch of time being informed | it's smart to spend a bunch of time being informed | 1 | We are less informed and aren't motivated to be informed. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
12017128_84_AGRKG3YT3KMD8 | both good and bad teachers are protected with tenure | good teachers are protected with tenure | 1 | Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over. | Tenure provides stability | Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools? | Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession? |
3647761_443_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | peers are not a source of distractions | peers are often a source of distractions | 0 | A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
7957857_806_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | more community programs are popping up to allow poor families access to these materials | more community programs are needed for families | 1 | Libraries give a chance for poorer families to get information and reading material. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
9950813_192_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people might want the food saltier than their bodies can handle | people might want the food saltier | 1 | People experience food differently and an chef should not have the right to determine how much salt to put on something. | 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. |
7950152_31_AHQ90UG2T3KNB | playgrounds can't be safe havens for children. | Playgrounds can be safe havens for children. | 0 | Libraries can be safe havens for children. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
9950119_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | to accommodate one's individual tastes, they shouldn't have to seasonings when they go out to dine | to accommodate one's individual tastes, they should bring their own preferred seasonings when they go out to dine | 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. |
7951527_444_AYFOAD75CRBKE | the meeting point can't really be done somewhere else | the meeting point can be done somewhere else | 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? |
9829888_207_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the US is not overdue for a Middle East intervention going right | the US is overdue for a Middle East intervention going right | 0 | Our military interventions in the Middle East always have bad outcomes for us. | 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? |
10527395_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | it is almost never carried out properly | it is almost always carried out properly | 1 | Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly. | Nuclear power is 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? |
9944695_431_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food | while the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food but rarely has time to | 1 | Many foods, like poultry or popcorn, require salt for optimal taste. | 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. |
3651071_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | there is little to learn from technical troubles | there is a lot to learn from technical troubles | 0 | A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles. | Online classes are not the best way to teach | Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes? | Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group? |
4062443_409_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | librarians can't be replaced with technologies | librarians can be replaced with technologies | 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. |
11970354_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | not all adults are good minded people | most adults are good minded people | 1 | Adults should be able to make their own choices. | 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? |
6066271_10_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is still inherently dangerous regardless of the legal status | safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is not dangerous regardless of the legal status | 1 | 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? |
12536410_143_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | 3-D printing is not a major innovation | 3-D printing is a major innovation | 1 | Economic growth needs innovation. | 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. |
11894913_488_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | better than nothing is a great idea for public policy | better than nothing is not really a great idea for public policy | 0 | A ratings solution, while messy, would be better than nothing. | Government should grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
8828406_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | academics are not falling behind | academics are falling behind | 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? |
10527395_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | there have been no instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades | there have been numerous instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades | 0 | Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly. | Nuclear power is 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? |
4969447_260_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | even small weight gain can cost you money | any weight gain could cost you money | 1 | Rates should not be increased on a sliding scale based on weight, as even a small weight gain could cost you. | Legislation should protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
7327906_793_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | getting things out of a film is a luxury and not something that is truly needed | getting things out of a film is something that is truly needed | 1 | Professional critics shed light to things that would otherwise be missed, make people question things, and think harder about things. | We need professional critics | Do We Need Professional Critics? | Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions? |
11891193_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some schools will lose all their funding | schools won't lose all their funding | 1 | Educators should be held accountable in exchange for the federal dollars they receive. | Government should grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
13068403_151_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it makes the US look like one bad mamma | it makes the US look like one caring mamma | 1 | Sanctions against Cuba are examples of imperialist policies by country with a bad human rights record. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
13316560_357_A2JKETV64OU7DY | doing it themselves is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework. | helping them is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework. | 1 | It can alert them to early signs of learning problems or personal issues they may have. | 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? |
5395087_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | it can only be built below ground | it can be built above ground | 1 | High speed rail would be helpful to the environment and citizens as long as it is built above ground. | 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. |
7385804_218_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | they are relevant in one particular field but also have knowledge in other things | they are only relevant in one particular field and don't have knowledge in anything else | 0 | Professionals critics are specifically trained their fields. | We need professional critics | Do We Need Professional Critics? | Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions? |
9841537_25_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | we do not need to really make things bad for them | we need to really make things bad for them | 0 | An attack on Syria would worsen things. | 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? |
5612405_265_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they are no different from the Romans watching gladiators | they are no better than the Romans watching gladiators | 1 | 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? |
7230457_951_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians anyway, and at least drone attacks are safer for American soldiers | the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians, and drone attacks are not safer for American soldiers | 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? |
4371398_686_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | these machines cost is equvilant to illegal labor | these machines cost over 100 times as much as illegal labor | 0 | 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? |
4839122_716_AE861G0AY5RGT | a lack of education should exclude a person from being a citizen and remove their right to decide how they want this country to look | a lack of education doesn't exclude a person from being a citizen or their right to decide how they want this country to look | 0 | Politicians are criticized for pandering to unintelligent voters, so it makes no sense to demand that a larger number of such people be forced to vote. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
2880029_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | traditionally run farms are a drain on our natural resources | traditionally run farms help sustain our natural resources | 1 | Farm subsidies hurt the traditionally run farms. | Farm subsidies do not protect national security | Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security? | Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed? |
6890090_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | we require people pay taxes on capital gains | we don't require people actually pay taxes on capital gains | 0 | Stopping taxing capital gains won't cause growth. | 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? |
11893023_269_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a positive one, so | it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a negative one, so | 1 | Government grading colleges is an overreach of powers. | 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? |
8390305_345_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | we should worry about children falling behind | we shouldn't worry about children falling behind | 0 | 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? |
11653691_291_AE861G0AY5RGT | that attack did not lead to treaties to resolve issues | that attack lead to treaties to resolve issues | 0 | Jorday, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon attacked Israel in 1948. | 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? |
6897586_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | income from capital gains is taxed like everything else | income wouldn't get taxed more than once | 0 | All income should be taxed the same, regardless of how it was obtained. | 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? |
10344127_538_AE861G0AY5RGT | the recording process will never be done correctly | the recording process can be made to be done correctly | 1 | There will always be a recording if the process is done correctly. | Police officers should be required to wear cameras | If Police Encounters Were Filmed | Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public? |
11896947_661_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | their achievements and success can be measured | their achievements and success can't be measured | 1 | Student learning can't be measured. | 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? |
9045292_110_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | most players are not much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it as impressive a feat as ever | most players are much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it less of a feat than it once was | 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? |
7951790_153_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people sometimes can't get that stuff even if they are very poor | people can get that stuff unless they are very poor | 0 | Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
4062079_356_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | students need to practice self-directed learning | students need to be taught this valuable skill | 1 | Librarians are usually the only professionals able to teach students to recognize credible sources of information. | School librarians are not expendable | Are School Librarians Expendable? | States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library. |
12012725_373_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | not many teachers are fired | not many bad teachers are fired | 1 | 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? |
6893308_37_AE861G0AY5RGT | we were a very successful country when we taxed capitol gains | we were a very successful country when we didn't tax capitol gains | 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? |
11448878_687_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | suffering of an individual, while unfair, does not overshadow a threat to the public | suffering of an individual, is unfair, and overshadows a threat to the public | 1 | It is unfair for families affected by vaccine injuries to say that their suffering is for the greater good. | Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
11403606_72_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | a free society has such risks | a free society does not need such risks | 1 | Unvaccinated children places others at risk. | Vaccination should be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
13081146_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request | they won't refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request | 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? |
2701458_582_A138BU1VWM2RKN | free online language courses are often substandard | free online language courses are not substandard | 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? |
11891604_674_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it is impossible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail | it is possible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail | 1 | Government grading colleges would serve taxpayers, who expect high results from colleges. | Government should grade colleges | Should the Government Grade Colleges? | Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities? |
3231965_291_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | rebellion is not the source of bold thinking | rebellion is the source of bold thinking | 0 | It usually leads to rebellion. | 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? |
6212507_226_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | It's impossible for anyone to have more than one culture. | It's possible for everyone to have 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. |
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