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7192051_342_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this milk isn't perfectly safe and healthy for people to drink | this milk is perfectly safe and still healthy for people to drink | 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? |
7948878_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people cannot always use the internet in other places | people can use the internet in other places | 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? |
7441792_159_AE861G0AY5RGT | all reality shoes operate without any ethics | all reality shoes operate with the utmost ethics | 0 | Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic. | 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? |
5518992_134_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | parents don't want these students to have social interaction | students at home schools don't have social interaction | 1 | 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? |
2654957_283_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the major car manufacturers want to switch | the major car manufacturers do not want to switch | 0 | The cost efficiency of electric cars will make gasoline powered vehicles go away | Electric cars will succeed | Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed? | Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise? |
5612405_265_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax too much | pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax | 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? |
7237604_435_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | everyone needs to see who they are targeting | no one wants to see who they are targeting | 0 | 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? |
2876711_397_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | things haven't changed since he was around | things have changed since he was around | 0 | My wise grandfather believed correctly that subsidies undermine farming. | 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? |
7644790_273_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | violence and loss of life won't stimulate the European economy | violence and loss of life will stimulate the European economy | 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? |
7952064_385_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | printed pages are becoming obsolete | printed pages aren't becoming obsolete | 1 | People still like reading printed pages. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
13068403_151_AYFOAD75CRBKE | changes are seen | no change is seen | 0 | 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? |
3639835_338_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the private sector will not earn more money | the private sector will earn more money | 0 | The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits. | 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. |
9306087_837_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the working people do not need any more help | the working people need more help | 1 | Ending tipping would benefit working people. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
10226758_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people make money off of them, benefitting society | people rarely make money off of them that benefits society | 1 | People who don't understand the odds are exploited with false hope of riches while communities are stripped of economic resources. | 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? |
7228812_179_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | collateral damage is necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver peace | collateral damage isn't necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver destruction | 1 | Drones kill innocent people. | 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? |
13321356_0_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | that difference is easily understood by parents | that difference is so easily blurred and disrespected | 0 | There is a difference between doing the homework for them, versus helping them understand the principles. | 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? |
3125279_227_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the lower expense has allowed for proper upkeep | even the lower expense hasn't allowed for proper upkeep | 0 | Biking is good for one's health and the environment. It is more expensive to maintain roads than bike lanes. | 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? |
13237789_21_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | being a sentient being is not enough | being a sentient being is more than enough | 0 | There should be more prerequisites to voting than being alive. | Voting should not be a constitutional right | Should Voting Be a Constitutional Right? | Should a constitutional amendment guarantee the right to vote, to fend off efforts that inhibit and restrict voting? |
4970171_352_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | personal annoyance is not a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their physical condition | personal annoyance is a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their personal condition | 1 | I get annoyed hearing people say that their weight is natural. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
12649273_121_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the good behavior will make players focus harder | the bad behavior will make players focus harder | 0 | Things that limit bad behavior in sports should be supported. | Tennis strung is not too tight | Is Tennis Strung Too Tight? | Some top players say fans should be allowed to be more exuberant. Maybe other changes in etiquette can be considered. |
8385486_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | a child shouldn't start learning before they are kindergarten age | a child should start learning before they are kindergarten age | 1 | 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? |
9306087_528_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | tipping will not weed out the corrupt professionals | tipping will weed out the corrupt professionals | 0 | Tipping is corrupt, you can't tip teachers, journalists, healthcare professionals. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
7948914_704_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | those who cannot afford access may be denied in a capitalist society | those who cannot afford access will not be denied in a capitalist society | 1 | 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? |
6953350_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | support those that don't appreciate it makes us look good | support those that don't appreciate it makes us look bad | 1 | Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them. | 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? |
9832599_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | it is effecting the US and Europe and now the US must do something to help the problem | it is not effecting the US and Europe and the US should not do something to help the problem | 1 | In order to avoid becoming fully involved in their war, we should stay completely out of everything going on in Syria. | 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? |
9043990_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC | many people are taller now, short players should find another sport | many people are taller now, short players shouldn't face even more disadvantages | 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? |
10095919_370_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this hasn't caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket | this has caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket | 0 | Obamacare has removed insurance companies' ability to refuse coverage to consumers. | 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? |
4425625_274_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | research papers do not require the use of digital tools | research papers require the use of digital tools | 1 | Teaching students in the use of digital tools would be helpful. | Research papers are a useful exercise for college students | Are Research Papers a Waste of Time? | Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge? |
6042475_741_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E | Some people don't like vegetables | everyone loves vegetables | 1 | Vegetable intake will lead to a healthier person. | 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? |
6102751_193_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | protein and carbs can be obtained more easily through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet | protein and carbs are obtained with more difficulty through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet | 1 | The body does not function well without protein or carbs. | Veganism is not good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
11892792_20_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this wouldn't give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job | this would give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job | 0 | Government grading colleges will cause additional administrative costs which would be better spent on faculty. | 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? |
9944889_71_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | salt is not a seasoning technically | salt is a seasoning technically | 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. |
7441792_159_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | almost no other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic | almost all other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic | 0 | Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic. | 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? |
12631449_628_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | Assad is not actually fighting against ISIS | Assad is actually fighting against ISIS | 1 | The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS. | The U.S. should work with Assad to fight ISIS | Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS? | Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest? |
6537714_175_AE861G0AY5RGT | life itself teaches kids to handle unexpected events and uncertainties | life itself doesn't teach kids to handle unexpected events and uncertainties | 1 | Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment. | 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? |
7057234_301_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the most dangerous roles in government are official | the most dangerous roles in government are unofficial | 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? |
11965227_789_A104V8NZIQFN2F | few arrests mean officers were doing their jobs | few arrests mean officers were not doing their jobs | 0 | There was a low number of arrests for marijuana. | 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? |
2699384_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | most people in Europe only more than one language | most people in Europe only use one language | 0 | French is a language that is used all throughout Europe. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
6953387_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | our administration got elected running on the platform of irresponsibility | our administration got elected running on the platform of responsibility | 1 | Supporting Israel is as irresponsible as China supporting North Korea. | 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? |
4964300_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the obese are now motivated legislation should help them like equal opportunity does for minorities | the obese are not motivated legislation should not help them like equal opportunity does for minorities | 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? |
5612280_615_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | even the smartest people make typographical and grammatical mistakes | only stupid people make typographical and grammatical mistakes | 1 | In highly respected publications there are numerous errors. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
13039830_289_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | losing trade increases the value of American goods | losing trade decreases the value of American goods | 1 | Before the embargo Cuba was one of our best trading partners and now we are losing lots of trade. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
4389032_79_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | NYC style is the best style in the world | NYC style isn't the best style in the world | 1 | 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? |
2565365_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | that reach does not benefit workers whether they think so or not | that reach benefits workers whether they think so or not | 0 | The long reach of an employer's arm is legally unsupportable. | 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? |
11652915_304_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the only peace lies in genocide | only war and turmoil lies in genocide | 1 | It is likely that Jewish people would be slaughtered, proof of that is what is happening between Egyptians and Muslims. | 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? |
4389032_79_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | trends are now harder to point out | trends are now easier to point out | 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? |
10526193_653_AE861G0AY5RGT | a nuclear power plant is resource and not a weapon | a nuclear power plant is a weapon and not a resource | 1 | Our history proves we cannot responsibly handle nuclear weapons. | Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change | Is Nuclear Power the Answer? | A group of climate scientists want environmentalists to see nuclear power as a way to combat climate change. Are they on to something? |
6022867_778_AE861G0AY5RGT | evidence doesn't show vegan standards meet the average persons dietary requirement | evidence shows vegan standards more than meet the average persons dietary requirement | 0 | Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well 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? |
6209268_513_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | it is a burden on countries to provide for retirees | it is a not a burden on countries to provide for retirees | 1 | With the way that retirement is heading in the US it is comforting to know that I have the option to retire in a country that will provide for me. | 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. |
9312264_156_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | the restaurant chooses the servers and should be responsible for paying them | the restaurant chooses the servers and should not also be responsible for paying them | 1 | Diners may not be able to select the server, but they can compensate them according to their service. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
10226758_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | Darwinism says that the human race will suceed if we can weed out weakness | Darwinism says that the human race will fail if we weed out weakness | 1 | Gambling exploits greed and human weakness. | 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? |
8834740_580_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | higher tuition results in more less for the college who can not add new programs and buildings | higher tuition results in more money for the college who can add new programs and buildings | 0 | College sports make tuition higher. | 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? |
2699780_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | we have apps for our phones which can barely translate in other language when we don't speak the language | we have apps for our phones which can translate in other language when we don't speak the language | 0 | Not all science and technology workers speak English. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11520908_55_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | we don't have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human | we now have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human | 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. |
5449342_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some students can afford to work without pay | no students can afford to work without pay | 1 | Only those who are well off can afford to work without pay. | 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? |
12536410_1025_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | industry can't change the world | industry can change the world | 1 | 3D printing has the power to change all industries. | 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. |
4581165_101_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | we don't want to go to war with China | we could finally go to war with China | 0 | Selling arms to Taiwan could trigger an unwanted response from China. | Stop selling arms to Taiwan | Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan? | The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences? |
8470645_137_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | movies now have mediocre writing | movies are now able to become successful even with mediocre writing | 0 | movies become all about the special effects making pacing, story and character development irrelevant. | Computer-generated imagery is ruining cinema | Is That a Movie or Video Game? | Is computer-generated imagery, or C.G.I., ruining the magic of cinema or enhancing it? |
6006832_105_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | This information offers the same bland choices, people need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy | This information offers the same bland choices, people do not need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy | 1 | Information regarding healthy eating is readily accessible to any who care to educate themselves. | We do not 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. |
9853997_193_A8GWYS9O8FUEK | This aids in learning | This distracts from learning | 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"? |
4966940_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | being obese isn't always a matter of simply needing to lose weight | being obese is a matter of simply needing to lose weight | 1 | Overweight people can lose weight. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
10752636_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | their stability excuses the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy | their stability does not excuse the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy | 0 | Constitutional monarchies can be as stable and prosperous as democracies. | Democracies should have monarchs | Should Democracies Have Monarchs? | Thailand's king was once seen as a steadying hand in the nation's rocky politics. But does that kind of intervention help or hinder? |
5490554_85_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | kids can play sports at home or in private leagues | kids cannot always play sports at home or in private leagues | 1 | All children should be able to participate in sports. | Home-schoolers should play for high school teams | Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams? | Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right? |
5483718_477_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD | children should be allowed to have the experience of athletics | children shouldn't be allowed to have the experience of athletics if they haven't earned it | 1 | Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them. | 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? |
6212698_362_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | America does not always need to come first, being the most powerful nation | America should always come first, being the most powerful nation | 0 | Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them. | Dual citizenship should be allowed | Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans? | Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country. |
7951380_271_A104V8NZIQFN2F | it is also peacful in my living room | it is other places aren't as peaceful | 1 | 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? |
12408877_279_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the slippery slope idea has led to many civil rights violations | the slippery slope idea has not led to many civil rights violations | 1 | If people can get away with breaking small laws, they will be more likely to break big ones. | Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime | Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police? | Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods? |
13040340_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE | the embargo should be abolished | the embargo should be modified | 0 | The Cuban Embargo has been a joke for decades. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
6516554_690_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | children need to learn how to behave | children already know how to behave | 1 | Children need to learn self control and parents need to respect their child's autonomy. | 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? |
4441037_436_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | critical thinking skills are not developed well before the college years | critical thinking skills are mostly developed well before the college years | 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? |
13557962_5_A104V8NZIQFN2F | an independent body isn't used to conduct the lottery | an independent body conducts the lottery | 0 | Faux Lotteries are just a form of cherry picking. | Charter schools are cherry-picking students | Keeping Only the Best Behaved | Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students? |
2655810_227_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | electricity does not only supplement gas | electricity can only supplement gas | 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? |
6891432_76_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | capital gains don't count as riches | capital gains do count as riches | 1 | Rich people use society to get rich and they should be taxed on their riches. | 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? |
5357182_129_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | some kids are not challenged | some kids are too challenged | 0 | Parental control will lead to children being unchallenged at school. | 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? |
10338783_127_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | that is sometimes required to get a criminal off the street | that is sometimes tempting to get a criminal off the street | 1 | Police officers are occasionally untruthful or falsify evidence. | 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? |
7528221_507_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | FEMA has the funding, not the local communities | the funding should go to the local communities | 1 | Local communities do a better job than huge agencies like FEMA. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
6022867_778_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | veganism is preaching mandatory diets | veganism is not preaching mandatory diets | 0 | Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well 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? |
5360372_89_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | today's children have turned out not to be dumb and obnoxious | today's children have turned out to be dumb and obnoxious | 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? |
13039956_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | China has not taken advantage of the US in trading | China has taken advantage of the US in trading | 0 | China is basically a dictatorship and the US does business with them. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
13273414_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they are getting hardly any money, like life in Napster time | they are at least getting some money, unlike life in Napster time | 0 | Streaming services do not pay artists as much as radio does. | Streaming is not good for musicians | Is Streaming Good for Musicians? | As listeners begin to move from CDs and downloads to streaming, is the trend good for music and musicians? |
3123867_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | cars do not need to learn to watch for bikes more in order to help avoid injury | cars clearly need to learn to watch for bikes a little more in order to help avoid injury | 0 | Bikers show no regard for red lights, one way streets, or for even using the lanes. Exiting a car is hazardous. Bikers use the other side of the street, then complain when doors open etc. and endanger them. | 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? |
11404549_402_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much riskier than the individual risk of vaccine injury | the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much less risky than the individual risk of vaccine injury | 1 | Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries. | Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
11410953_108_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | the plague killed no one | the plague killed literally millions | 0 | 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? |
9846734_338_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | teachers can still be excited after having training, it shows they truly love their job | teachers might not still be excited after having training, even if they truly love their job | 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? |
6537714_175_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | children will have to handle things that are unexpected | children will never have to handle things that are unexpected | 0 | Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment. | 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? |
6814608_283_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | doping doesn't improve performance for adults playing for spectators | doping improves performance for adults playing for spectators | 0 | The kids playing sports for fun aren't benefiting from doping. | 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? |
12412641_198_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | small cities are not being overrun by tourists | small cities are being overrun by 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? |
6042475_234_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | all humans are essentially the same | all humans are not the same | 0 | Eating meat is animistic and not right for humans. | 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? |
5382541_98_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the US won't build something nearly as nice due to cost | the US will build something nearly as nice due to American know-how | 1 | The vast trains in Europe, Japan and China are comfortable. | California needs high-speed rail | Does California Need High-Speed Rail? | Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to. |
2699604_345_AE861G0AY5RGT | the history of civilizations is essential to succeed in today's job market | the history of civilizations is not essential to succeed in today's job market | 0 | Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
8370267_677_A104V8NZIQFN2F | hackers don't follow the rules anyway | white hat hackers follow the rules | 1 | Corporations should cover the losses of identity theft of their customer if they are hacked and should be required to inform customer right away. | Disclosure makes consumers safer | Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked? | Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers? |
10095919_605_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | that idea in theory proved successful in practice | that idea in theory did not bear out successfully in practice | 0 | Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market. | 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? |
7952465_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | communities have many locations that can be used as gathering places and books are available online | communities have few locations that can be used as gathering places and books are not always available online | 1 | Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
3651071_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these problems aren't easily solved now and people aren't more aware of how to deal with technology | these problems are more easily solved now because people are more aware of how to deal with technology | 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? |
3649706_974_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | teachers can reach all their students in a class | teachers can't reach all their students in a class | 0 | Students benefit in life-enhancing ways from the connection with other human beings and teachers. | 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? |
7638928_211_A2G30CUMM6UXG5 | Germany needs to focus on their own needs first | Germany needs to ignore their own needs first | 1 | Germany exiting the Euro would cause depression and nationalism in other states, resulting in chaos. | Germany should not 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? |
4425625_19_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the most powerful people in this country have to support their arguments | the most powerful people in this country don't have to support their arguments | 0 | Research papers encourage students to properly support their arguments. | 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? |
5483718_477_AE861G0AY5RGT | the school colors are the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery | the school colors aren't the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery | 0 | Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them. | 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? |
11405532_601_AE861G0AY5RGT | vaccines do not prevent disease | vaccines prevent disease | 1 | Parents who do not vaccinate their children should consider what it is like to raise a child in a more disease prevalent country. | 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? |
6622253_637_AE861G0AY5RGT | modern men do not focus on the bravery | modern men focus on the bravery | 1 | A man should be inspirational and courageous and loving in a world full of hate. | Modern men are manly enough | Are Modern Men Manly Enough? | Are men spending too much time at the spa and the gym in lieu of grittier, manlier pursuits? And if so, is this making them less masculine? |
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