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2701458_582_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | not everyone that's not in college would have this information | everyone that's not in college would have this information | 0 | 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? |
2699604_696_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | humanities programs are an experience people can't get other places | humanities programs are just an experience people can get other places | 0 | This would be a major loss to society as a whole, and people would miss out on an amazing experience. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
8835812_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | students can learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere | students can't learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere | 1 | 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? |
13652278_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | more terrorism means more danger and death | more terrorism means better news stories | 0 | Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil. | We need the C.I.A. | Do We Need the C.I.A.? | Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled? |
6812570_454_AE861G0AY5RGT | if doping is allowed in sports all players would have the same opportunities and there would be no advantages | if doping is allowed in sports all players would not have the same opportunities and there would be unfair advantages | 1 | Doping gives an unfair advantage to certain players which bothers me, | 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? |
11894812_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | those are preforming well for the most part | those are not preforming well for the most part | 1 | Public schools before college should be the main focus of the government. | 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? |
6861302_449_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | we don't want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology | we want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology | 0 | If doping were allowed, the Olympics would become about which countries can afford the best technology rather than the spirit of the sport itself. | 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? |
6103367_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | making money is ok in capitalist societies | making money is not okay in capitalist societies | 1 | The government getting rid of usury laws allowed banks to charge high fees. | Fees should be more regulated | Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees? | Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, and the economy? |
6003165_166_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the information is already out there and we just need to eliminate the harmful marketing | the information that is already out there is getting drowned out by the harmful marketing | 1 | We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex. | We need more advice about eating well | Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well? | Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons. |
9952772_729_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E | Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own, but since they don't | Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own | 0 | Salt makes food taste better. | 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. |
12631076_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they have enough power to create such a huge terrorist group they could also curb it | they had enough power to create such a huge terrorist group but they can't curb it now | 1 | Assad has helped ISIS rise. | The U.S. should not 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? |
12631449_628_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | other countries are already fighting ISIS | other countries are already fighting ISIS and could provide great help | 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? |
9859903_582_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | students have so much more study time when living alone | students have so much more study time when living communally | 0 | Large group housing is available elsewhere where students can find a unique experience. | Students should live off campus | Should Students Live on Campus or Off? | Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"? |
9853997_193_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | dorm communities are inclusive and fosters acceptance | dorm communities are exclusive and fosters prejudice | 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"? |
5613090_326_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | information is not readily available online and people often do not do their own research on topics to educate themselves | information is readily available online and people often do their own research on topics to educate themselves | 0 | Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
6040313_62_AE861G0AY5RGT | when prostitution is legal it lowers the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition | when prostitution is legal it only raises the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition | 0 | Legal prostitution will lead to a reduction in STD's and make sex slavery more difficult it has been shown that legality does not stop the sex industry from existing. | 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? |
4367468_215_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | consumers are already unwilling to pay the price for produce and most American workers are unwilling to do that sort of hard labor | consumers are already willing to pay the price for produce and most American workers are willing to do that sort of hard labor | 1 | It would cause an increase in price on farmed goods, but it will be minimal. | Farms could survive without illegal labor | Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor? | If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables? |
11163402_167_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | immigrants really don't want to be identified | immigrants need to be identified | 1 | Legal identification would help police identify people. | 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? |
2263627_87_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | TFA has been publicized, while the work of individual teachers has not | TFA has been publicized, while the work of individuals have not | 0 | The hard-working great classroom teacher is not rewarded under TFA system. | TFA has not raised the status of teachers | Teaching: The Passion and the Profession | Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers? |
6102751_110_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E | People must take vitamins for their nutrients | People can take vitamins for their nutrients | 0 | Vegan diets do not supply enough nutrients. | 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? |
11965227_391_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the regulated marketplace allows a gateway drug to flourish | the regulated marketplace doesn't allow a gateway drug to flourish | 1 | A regulated market has replaced an unregulated and dangerous black market. | 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? |
7093361_751_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | those farms don't treat their organic foods better | those farms treat their organic foods better | 0 | All foods come from the same farms. | Organic food is not 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? |
13038883_345_A1Z6F664MYBMVI | The current leader is still not capable of having diplomatic relations | The current leader is capable of having diplomatic relations | 1 | The embargo belongs in the history books. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
7951380_271_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | schools should be open year round | schools aren't open year round | 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? |
13725505_126_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | young people don't have to pay their own way | young people have to pay their own way | 1 | Young people delaying adulthood are a drain on their parents. | 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? |
7097300_432_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people with these chemicals still live to a pretty good age anyway | people with these chemicals do not live to a pretty good age | 1 | Continuing to eat chemically manipulated foods is bad for the human body, which struggles to eliminate these foreign substances. | 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? |
3124932_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE | the lanes are safe | the lanes aren't safe | 0 | 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? |
12015274_343_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | tenure by its nature protects the bad | tenure by its nature protects the good and the bad in the belief in the greater good | 0 | Many of them lost interest in teaching long ago and only continue for the retirement. | 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? |
13657334_547_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | proxy wars and destabilizing governments are in the US's best interests | proxy wars and destabilizing governments aren't in the US's best interests | 1 | The CIA is only good for destabilizing governments and fighting proxy wars. | 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? |
6017135_226_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | it is entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy | it is not entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy | 1 | Soy is not good for babies according to The Weston A Price Foundation website. | 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? |
5356141_153_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | society is full of stupid people | we don't want a society of stupid people | 1 | Avoiding intellectual conflict creates stupid people who will not compromise for society. | 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? |
3235190_166_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | Society needs more contributions from humanity | Society does not need any more contributions from humanity | 0 | While the children might be well trained, they are effectively robots who lack humanity when contributing to society. | 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? |
6022328_10_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | omnivores want to eat meat | omnivores want to eat vegetables | 0 | Humans are naturally omnivorous, as dictated by our physiological needs, and veganism is a health risk. | 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? |
7948878_96_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | books cannot always be found for free online and love of reading does not always begin with young children through their parents then their teachers | books can be found for free online and love of reading begins with young children through their parents then their teachers | 0 | Libraries are essential for books and reading. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
3649706_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F | you can't skype or chat online for a good source of human interaction | you can skype or chat online for human interaction | 0 | In-person human interaction and the development of social skills are essential to the education process. | 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? |
9953236_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Americans do not exercise | Americans exercise a lot | 1 | Salt is useful for replacing electrolytes lost through exercise. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
5382541_184_AE861G0AY5RGT | there are not enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections | there are plenty enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections | 1 | A rail provides connections and efficiency. | California needs high-speed rail | Does California Need High-Speed Rail? | Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to. |
6620360_299_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | modern men lack these attributes | modern men have these attributes | 1 | Regardless of the costume, men are still responsible and courageous. | 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? |
12099899_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | there are already plenty of public lakes on public lands | there aren't already enough public lakes on public lands | 1 | Lakes are public and should be accessible. | Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public | Beachfront Access | Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public? |
4370444_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the wage would go up and there would be no difference in the gains | the wage would go up and there would be little difference in the gains | 1 | Farmers could pay a reasonable wage and there would be very little difference in the price or fruits and vegetables. | 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? |
12534617_179_A2G30CUMM6UXG5 | the technology is not just starting out and has been fully utilized | the technology is just starting out and hasn't been fully utilized | 0 | 3-d printing is slow and inflexible with materials used. | 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. |
8831613_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | spending money is the best way to show students we care | spending money is not the best way to show students we care | 1 | Sports programs are too expensive. | Drop sports program in undergraduate schools | Dropping the Ball | Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs? |
6898911_142_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | most income is tax-free | income is not tax-free | 1 | Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as other income. | 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? |
9182493_709_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | this practice is acceptable in a capitalist society | this practice is not acceptable in a capitalist society | 1 | Patenting genes inhibits innovations and blocks medical care. | Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes | Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners? | Should companies be allowed to patent genes? |
11163402_404_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | ID cards can be forged | ID cards cannot be forged | 1 | Undocumented people would no longer remain anonymous to the government. | 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? |
3649694_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | human educators are failing | human educators are not failing | 1 | Machines do not provide the same services as human educators. | 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? |
8833999_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people can find other ways to bond | people need ways to bond | 1 | Common experience bonds humans, and the effect is powerful when the attachment originates with our school. | 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? |
9944695_431_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they are salted in the bag and flavored accordingly in a healthy measure | they are unsalted in the bag and not flavored accordingly in a healthy measure | 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. |
4803078_343_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | other countries in the EU won't bail out the Greek economy | other countries in the EU will bail out the Greek economy | 0 | Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down. | Greece will destroy the Euro Zone | Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone? | The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together. |
2655159_153_A104V8NZIQFN2F | solar panels are not affordable | solar panels are affordable | 1 | Solar panels can absorb and transfer energy into a battery which will give the car enough energy to run. | 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? |
2655497_381_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | costs are likely to go down, as being used more leads to lower prices | costs are not likely to go down, as being used less leads to higher prices | 0 | The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down. | Electric cars will succeed | Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed? | Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise? |
9043990_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | people often want to see small basketball players | people don't want to see small basketball players | 0 | 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? |
11968452_189_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | people pursuing recreational drugs aren't usually healthy or happy to begin with, addiction is probable and therefore | people pursuing recreational drugs are often healthy and happy to begin with, addiction is not probable and therefore | 1 | Addiction is almost impossible when the subjects are happy and healthy. | 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? |
6037518_387_A3CPPBPJ602FG1 | Having sex with strangers shouldn't be violent | Having sex with strangers can be violent. | 0 | Because prostitution has been illegal, it tends to be dominated by often violent pimps. | 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? |
4838707_119_A104V8NZIQFN2F | undemocratic policies destablize the government | democracy is not a stable form of government | 0 | Mandatory voting in not democratic. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
8840022_174_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | the money-saving is not only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, do not outweigh the advantages | the money-saving is only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, outweigh the advantages | 0 | There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money. | We should disband NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
11408807_126_A104V8NZIQFN2F | it will be made clear the unvaccinated are at fault | it won't be possible to make clear which unvaccinated are at fault | 1 | Anyone refusing to vaccinate children should be liable for any disease or death they cause. | 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? |
10340252_358_AE861G0AY5RGT | there are never any complaints about officers | there are always complaints about officers | 1 | Cameras could help when there are complaints about officers. | 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? |
9556491_349_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | History is rife with royalty stepping down. | History rarely records royalty stepping down. | 1 | Precedent should not be broken. | Queen Elizabeth II should not step down | Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down? | As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy? |
6949697_298_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in no way, and doesn' temper Israel's power | that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in a way, and temper's Israel's power | 0 | The United States' supporting Israel prevents resolutions to condemn dehumanizing activities and atrocities against Palestinians. | 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? |
9565783_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the people still love Elizabeth | the people no longer love Elizabeth | 1 | Charles should become King at a younger age than his mother's. | Queen Elizabeth II should step down | Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down? | As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy? |
10228010_74_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they also bring in tourism and tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall | they do not bring in tourism or tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall | 1 | 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? |
5447530_752_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | college students should not have to climb the ladder one rung at a time more than everyone else | college students should have to climb the ladder one rung at a time just like everyone else | 0 | Interns work as hard as regular employees. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
11970354_282_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | it is a reason to approve of an action that is still bad | there exists a worse action, is not a reason to approve of an action that is still bad | 0 | There are much more dangerous things than smoking pot that are not illegal. | 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? |
3282462_247_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the government will regulate Wal-Mart | the government will not regulate Wal-Mart | 1 | Wal-mart's changes do more for its image than public health; it is the government's job to look out for public health. | 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. |
5476726_459_A104V8NZIQFN2F | West Chester Ohio is definitely a good role model for efficiency | West Chester Ohio is definitely not a good role model for efficiency | 0 | Has worked quite well in West Chester Ohio. | 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? |
8828991_217_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | many people need to be part of competitive sports | many people have not been part of competitive sports | 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? |
6016899_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | as you eat a vegan diet your body will learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will adjust | as you eat a vegan diet your body will not learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will not adjust | 1 | Vegan diets are not enjoyable or easy to process. | Veganism is not good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
12005807_119_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | labor shouldn't be a free market resource | labor should be a free market resource | 1 | This simply is a loophole around the free market for labor. | Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals | When Companies Close Doors to the Future | Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors? |
5476726_459_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | it worked for the West Chester case | the West Chester case is an exception, and all other cases have ended badly or just not worked | 0 | Has worked quite well in West Chester Ohio. | 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? |
11404377_158_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | infectious diseases were a natural part of life until we cured them with vaccines | infectious diseases are a natural part of life | 0 | Cases of measles, mumps and other diseases are increasing. | 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? |
11894913_633_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | eliminating student debt would help the economy | eliminating student debt would hurt the economy as well as the livelihood of debt collectors | 0 | A government rating system could help alleviate the student debt problem. | 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? |
7093338_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | living longer is not a real drag | living longer is a real drag | 0 | Eating organic foods is healthier and expensive but i live longer. | 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? |
13319707_476_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people in the real world don't get individualized attention | people in the real world often get individualized attention | 1 | A parent at home can give more individual attention than can a teacher of a large class. | Parents should help their children with homework | Whose Work Is Homework? | Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good? |
6539424_272_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | kids cannot make fun memories without their parents | kids make fun memories without their parents | 0 | Family vacations create lifelong memories. | 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? |
3122593_214_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | traffic has yet to improve | traffic has improved | 1 | One can avoid and improve heavy traffic by using public transportation or biking. | 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? |
7237604_435_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | our soldiers are spared from the mental anguish of killing in person | our soldiers are not spared from the mental anguish of killing in person | 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? |
3171678_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | none of those accusations are provable | all of those accusations are provable | 1 | Home schooling is a scam meant to defund public schools, punish teachers' unions for supporting Democratic candidates and policies, and to keep women out of the paid labor force. | Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break | Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break? | Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress? |
5354126_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | the teaching corps have been properly trained to teach what they are assigned | the teaching corps has not been properly trained to teach what they are assigned | 0 | Teachers should teach what there assigned. Teachers have gone to school for this, it's what they do for a living. | 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? |
11403407_23_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the earth is overpopulated | the earth is underpopulated | 1 | People who choose not to vaccinate their children endanger their children as well as others. | Vaccination should be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
10228010_216_AE861G0AY5RGT | education is not wanted by the masses | education is wanted by the masses | 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? |
7096784_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | organic food rarely contains pesticides | organic food often contains pesticides | 0 | Pesticides are just naturally bad for you. | 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? |
6099616_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we are stupid people and need to be led around by corporations | we are not stupid people who need to be led around by corporations | 1 | American executives are greedy and do not care about the American people. | 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? |
9421189_473_A104V8NZIQFN2F | you should take all the critique you can get while parenting | you don't have to take all the critique you can get while parenting | 1 | If you wait until you are older to begin parenting you will not be bothered by others critiquing your parenting style. | Women should delay motherhood | Should Women Delay Motherhood? | Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond? |
3647761_443_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | modern technology does not allow interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom | modern technology allows interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom | 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? |
6017246_652_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | there are some news reports of vegans dying off | there are no news reports of vegans dying off | 0 | Veganism is not a sound way for everyone to eat as some vegans are less healthy than their non-vegan counterparts. | 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? |
6892705_686_AJNQ2PBD07FKE | we do not need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings | we need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings | 0 | Middle class savers would be protected if they could get past interest. | 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? |
12100570_124_A138BU1VWM2RKN | disasters like hurricanes are common | disasters like hurricanes are very rare | 0 | If a hurricane destroys their beach house, they are compensated with aid, so allowing people to walk on the beach is a fair trade off. | Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public | Beachfront Access | Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public? |
2699263_158_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | studying literature is covered in High School | studying literature is not covered in High School | 1 | Studying literature develops critical analysis and writing skills. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
13320024_249_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | children need to learn to deal with their frustrations alone | children shouldn't deal with their frustrations alone | 1 | Children need an adult to help them learn good working habits and help with their frustration. | 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? |
11417696_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | doctors do not know what is best for children better than their parents | doctors know what is best for children better than their parents | 0 | Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks. | Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children | Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children | Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized? |
9305668_357_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the job is a service job | the job is not just a service job | 1 | Tips are how a service job becomes more than a service job. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
4966919_863_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | the obese are not smart enough to find other jobs | the obese are smart enough to find other jobs | 1 | These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect. | Legislation should not protect obese | Should Legislation Protect the Obese? | Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants? |
6816976_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | sports are a costly distraction from more important pursuits | sports are a distraction from less important pursuits | 1 | The use of performance enhancing drugs by athletes has turned off many competitors and fans. | 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? |
9308366_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE | that can be the case here | that isn't the case here | 0 | In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
12727262_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | government is required to pay for the country's needs | government isn't required to pay for all the country's needs | 1 | Government is already struggling to pay for basic needs. | Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status | Tax Break for Sports | Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status? |
5360372_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | classes should be tailored to all kids and not just some | classes shouldn't be tailored to all kids | 1 | 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? |
7010246_188_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | there are few enough TFA teachers that their inexperience isn't detrimental to students | there aren't enough TFA teachers | 1 | TFA teachers never gain enough experience to be helpful. | TFA is not working | Is Teach for America Working? | Has bringing in smart, young college graduates improved the education that American children are receiving? |
5615055_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | intelligence is inherent and immutable | intelligence is affected by how informed you are | 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? |
9975147_345_A138BU1VWM2RKN | most contestants go to college | most contestants don't go to college anyway | 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? |
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