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2655497_381_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is a hurdle the companies can get over, it appears there are ways to bring the cost down | this doesn't seem to be a hurdle the companies can get over, it seems to be costly no matter what they do | 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? |
3125041_388_AE861G0AY5RGT | the bike lanes cross pedestrian lanes | the bike lanes don't cross pedestrian lanes | 0 | People are crossing the street and not looking for traffic in the bike lane. | 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? |
12004909_78_A104V8NZIQFN2F | most businesses offer the time restriction or compensation | businesses do not offer the time restriction or compensation | 0 | If it is a time restricted noncompete with provisions for compensation for employment restrictions. | Businesses should 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? |
6024130_356_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | humans will evolve to survive even with the diet | humans will not evolve to survive even with the diet | 1 | A vegan diet goes against human evolution. | 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? |
4427401_711_AE861G0AY5RGT | students can learn to write papers without the chore of research papers | students cannot learn to write papers without the chore of research papers | 1 | The students will need to learn how to perform college work and write a serious 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? |
8692446_231_A3GNQDFPZALU92 | more money means less desperation and need for money, therefore less likelihood of committing criminal acts | more money means more desperation and desire for money, therefore more likelihood of committing criminal acts | 1 | People have basic human weaknesses like greed regardless of how much money they have. | Rich politicans are not less corruptible | Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible? | People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes? |
2323205_193_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | people gambling will have much less money to pay taxes to fund the government's counteraction | people gambling will have much more money to pay taxes to fund the government's counteraction | 0 | The health issues that accompany gambling would necessitate the government to spend money to counteract them. | Internet gambling should not be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
8841921_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | peace is not prosperous for any economy | peace is prosperous for any economy | 1 | NATO has helped us keep peace since the Cold War. | We should keep NATO | Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness? | With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO? |
12014627_104_A104V8NZIQFN2F | good reviews lead to tenure | good reviews do not lead to tenure | 1 | Teachers are safe from review. | 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? |
2698806_141_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they are used in most jobs and in many peoples adult lives | they are not used in most jobs or in many peoples adult lives | 0 | The humanities are vital to a broad and professional education. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
6032130_279_AYFOAD75CRBKE | there are many resources out there | there are not enough resources out there | 1 | The ability to get food outside the home with ease over the last 40 year, requires us to need more advice about eating well. | 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. |
6947879_98_AYFOAD75CRBKE | we can stop the violence | we cannot stop the violence | 1 | The Israelis are now harming and oppressing the Palestinians which shouldn't be tolerated. | 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? |
11540283_213_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | treasures are only treasures if people see them as such | treasures are valuable | 1 | The Rock Hall of Fame is a house of treasures. | Rock Hall of Fame matters | Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter? | Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care? |
13563613_293_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these students rarely create problematic learning atmospheres and hinder other students | these students often create problematic learning atmospheres and hinder other students | 0 | Charter schools getting rid of problem students creates more problems. | 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? |
2699104_481_A1FBBY2JJYRMRI | Different and creative thinking isn't important. | Different and creative thinking is important. | 1 | Humanities programs make people think differently and more creatively. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
11408162_382_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | homeopathy is going to help those with polio or measles and those who are allergic cannot get exemptions | homeopathy is not going to do anything for polio or measles and those who are allergic can get exemptions | 0 | There can be allergies, and homeopathy is a better alternative. | 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? |
11523833_166_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | iPhones do not | so do iPhones | 0 | They keep good records. | Court stenographers are necessary | Are Court Stenographers Necessary? | After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings. |
7057234_301_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | they have personal opinions that won't sway how the actual candidate thinks | they have personal opinions that can sway how the actual candidate thinks | 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? |
8835695_451_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the programs don't give money to the education | the programs give money to the education | 1 | These programs bring lots of revenue, which all of the other activities of a University simply don't. No taxpayers in this country are willing to support the education of other peoples children. | 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? |
9306087_441_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | the owners took all the risk in the first place | the owners did not take all the risk in the first place | 1 | Restaurant owners benefit at the detriment of workers. | Not to tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
2700862_407_AE861G0AY5RGT | science and humanities are essential fields of study | science is an essential field of study, and humanities are completely optional | 0 | Humanities and the sciences are complementary disciplines. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
3639835_338_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ | interest in profits increases motivation and drives innovation | interest in profits decreases motivation and does not drive innovation | 1 | 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. |
2326100_179_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this would be easy to falsify | this wouldn't be easy to falsify | 1 | Gambling can be regulated through the use of a universal ID. | Internet gambling should be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
11163402_167_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | identifying people is the only fun part of a police officers job | identifying people is the goal of a police officers job | 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? |
2698806_141_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | students have gotten so much broad education already in primary school | students have not gotten much broad education in primary school | 1 | The humanities are vital to a broad and professional education. | Colleges need humanities programs | Do Colleges Need French Departments? | With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose? |
7956728_349_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these things are all available online and most times for free, everyone has a cell phone and wifi is free in many public locaitons | these things aren't all available online and most times for free, and not everyone has a cell phone | 1 | Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
13657334_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | corruption is not the best way to infiltrate a foreign government | corruption is the best way to infiltrate a foreign government | 0 | The CIA is too large and corrupt to be reformed. | 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? |
7950969_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0 | services for the homeless can't be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center | services for the homeless can be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center | 0 | Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6006832_47_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | most people have the internet | not everyone has the internet | 0 | The internet contains sufficient nutrition information. | 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. |
9047310_65_A247LJDZOGXJK6 | the harder the game is the more interesting it is to watch | the harder the game is the less interesting it is to watch | 1 | Dunks are still difficult to achieve given the defenses most teams now use. | 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? |
9848910_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | 5 years is a lot of time spent in the classroom | 5 years is practically nothing | 0 | It took me 5 years to become a good teacher. | Teachers 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? |
2261238_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | those class benefits exist and are better than other methods | those class benefits rarely exist and are not better than other methods | 1 | TFA does not help public school teachers as a whole, there are some passing benefits for a class or two but it makes me wonder about the students not in those classes or the school itself benefiting. | 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? |
5445948_346_A2QVMCGDLTWV9 | the money saved does not go to improving internship experiences for college students | the money saved goes to improving internship experiences for college students | 0 | It is just a way for companies to save money. | 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? |
6953351_131_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Isreal should give those nuclear weapons to their enemy at the end of a cruise missle | Isreal might give those nuclear weapons to their enemy at the end of a cruise missle | 1 | 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? |
5449542_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | interns will have a chance to earn a real job | interns will not have a chance to earn a real job | 1 | Internships should be treated like all other work. | Unpaid internship exploit college students | Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students? | Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win? |
9311766_52_A2G30CUMM6UXG5 | it's their job to serve the food in a pleasant way no matter what | it's their job to serve the food in a pleasant way if customers tip | 1 | Tipping servers provides an added incentive to create a pleasant environment for the customers. | To tip | To Tip or Not to Tip | Should restaurants do away with tipping? |
13038883_165_A3C9GGDXBZW62D | the Cold War was a worse era | the Cold War was a better era | 0 | The sanctions are leftover from the Cold War, a different era of thinking. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
6131389_93_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | omnivores are not doomed to extinction and are healthy | omnivores are doomed to extinction because of health risks | 0 | Human bodies are designed as omnivores. | Veganism is not good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
11163402_303_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E | Police need information | Police don't need information | 0 | Giving all immigrants ID cards would allow police to get information about people from their home country. | 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? |
2699711_361_AE861G0AY5RGT | only essential information needs to be provided to students | all information, essential or not, needs to be provided to students | 0 | Humanities programs teach non-essential information. | 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? |
5378052_185_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | too many people would use the rail, it would be congested | enough people would use the rail to justify its cost | 1 | The rail is much safer. | 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. |
5350361_272_A104V8NZIQFN2F | parents may not have those options available to them | parents have those options available to them | 1 | Parents are welcome to home school or find a school that teaches as they approve instead of dictating public school teaching. | 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? |
8828991_217_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | competition in the business world is a negative | competition in the business world is a positive | 1 | 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? |
9950396_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the chef has seasoned the dish to taste exactly as they envisioned | the chef has not always seasoned the dish to taste exactly as they envisioned | 1 | The chef can't know how each person wants their food seasoned. | 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. |
5518992_364_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | they freely chose to forego the tax benefits of public education | they freely chose not to forego the tax benefits of public education | 1 | They have paid for the right through taxes and deserve the chance to further their athletic abilities. | 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? |
12016993_732_AYFOAD75CRBKE | new teachers method may not work | old teachers method may not work | 0 | Older teacher taught new one discipline and techniques. | 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? |
12010736_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | the US is not concerned with competing with Russia | the US is concerned with competing with Russia | 1 | These agreements put this country behind Czarist Russia in regards to our work force. | Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals | When Companies Close Doors to the Future | Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors? |
7951620_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | these activities are fun, but not vital to a community | these activities are fun and vital to the community | 1 | Libraries have many events and activities as well as expert staff which play a vital role in the community. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
7327906_793_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | people really don't have within themselves the deep knowledge of right and wrong | people really have within themselves the deep knowledge of right and wrong | 0 | 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? |
9561738_375_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the queen has done a lot for her country already | the queen has still a lot to do for her country | 1 | Having lived through some of the more catastrophic changes on this planet, political as well as economic. Having made some very tough decisions, which impact millions of people...Her Royal Highness, has probably, more wisdom than all journalists combined. | 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? |
9952772_729_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5 | food tasting better will make people overeat | food tasting better will make people enjoy their food and eat less | 1 | 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. |
3173925_242_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | home schoolers are simply an alternative to public school and deserve some sort of financial help to help students get educated | home schoolers are not simply an alternative to public school and don't deserve some sort of financial help to help students get educated | 1 | All people must be responsible for funding public schools with tax money in my opinion. | 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? |
11650201_63_A104V8NZIQFN2F | destroying Israel isn't the way to go | destroying Israel is the way to go | 0 | Arabs main goal is to destroy Israel. | 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? |
3234363_899_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | human nature excels only under pressure | human nature won't excel under pressure | 1 | Forcing a poet to practice science does not produce a top notch scientist but fine tuning literary skills can make a great poet or literary artist. | 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? |
5907773_300_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | the people that travel there are not only rich tourists | the only people that travel there are rich tourists | 0 | Hosting the Olympics is a waste of money. | Olympics are more trouble | Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth? | London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost? |
9952573_220_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | most people can exercise moderate control | most people can't exercise moderate control | 0 | Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in their food. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
9043593_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the NBA will be fun to watch | the NBA was never that fun to watch anyway | 0 | 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? |
9846734_289_AE861G0AY5RGT | zest isn't as important as being knowledgeable | zest is just as important as being knowledgeable | 1 | Experienced teachers lose their zest by the 6th or 7th year. | 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? |
9863387_192_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | many students get distracted when needing to commute even short distances | many students don't get distracted when needing to commute | 1 | Most Americans live within commuting distance of universities. | 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"? |
5477994_372_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | sports is a part of education | sports isn't a part of education | 0 | Those choosing to home school should not be allowed to just take what they want from public education. | 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? |
7952666_625_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | limitless information is now as close as our finger tip at all times | limitless information is not always as close as our finger tip | 1 | Libraries have always been about making information available to all people. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
11320634_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | writing is as valuable as other skills | writing is not as valuable as other skills | 0 | Removing the essay portion of the SAT sends a message that writing is not a valuable skill. | Writing can be assessed | Can Writing Be Assessed? | The SAT is making the essay component of the college admissions exam optional. Is this a sign that writing can't be properly graded? |
4425815_162_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | students already know how to read books and access information | students don't know how to read books and access information | 1 | Good research papers will require students to access real books and information. | 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? |
3235492_212_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | cracking down was done in one instance then she learned and was able to carry on without so much strict guidance | cracking down was done in many instances then she learned and was able to carry on with strict guidance | 1 | 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? |
2326100_179_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | the nations population wont accept a universal ID | the nations population will accept a universal ID | 1 | Gambling can be regulated through the use of a universal ID. | Internet gambling should be legalized | Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized? | The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction. |
11891193_261_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | schools with high dropout rates don't really serve a purpose | schools with high dropout rates still serve a purpose | 0 | To avoid giving money to schools with high dropout rates. | 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? |
5611072_158_A104V8NZIQFN2F | society has always been this way | society has not always been this way | 1 | People don't know any wiser and don't have standards to judge quality. | People are getting dumber | Are People Getting Dumber? | Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving? |
4842409_143_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | these commercials air both on the TV and on the internet it would ensure that everyone is properly informed | these commercials air only on the TV and on the internet it wouldn't ensure that everyone is properly informed | 1 | If we force people to vote political commercials would influence elections a lot more. | Voting should not be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
9557758_243_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | she should has shown she is quite capable | she should quit while she's ahead | 0 | Queen Elizabeth II lead through difficult time periods and is a continued source of pride for the United Kingdom. | 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? |
5382541_98_AE861G0AY5RGT | most Americans are larger than inhabitants in Japan, China, and Europe the train would be uncomfortable | most Americans are not larger than inhabitants in Japan, China, and Europe the train would be comfortable | 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. |
7951790_153_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | all these things are readily available to everyone online | none of these things are readily available to everyone online | 1 | 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? |
9944713_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | we can't get iodine in supplements | we can get iodine in supplements | 0 | Iodine in salt is necessary. | 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. |
6812058_695_A1Z6F664MYBMVI | future generations will believe it is ok to do these drugs | future generations can make their own decisions | 1 | It is their own discretion if they want to take drugs that will affect only themselves in the long run. | Doping should 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? |
7528221_101_AE861G0AY5RGT | in instances of large scale devastation the local government wouldn't collapse | in instances of large scale devastation the local government could collapse | 0 | Disasters are locally handled by officials and neighbors. | We don't need FEMA | Do We Really Need FEMA? | Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response. |
7979843_984_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | this is free information available online to everyone | this is free information available to everyone | 1 | Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
7441792_159_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | people do not criticise the shows like any other | people do criticise the shows like any other | 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? |
7952465_337_AE861G0AY5RGT | we have community centers and no one reads books | we don't have enough community centers even if no one reads books | 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? |
12404722_129_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | police respond to even very minor violations that could be handled among civilians | police respond to even very minor violations that could not be handled among civilians | 1 | Enforcing minor violations sets the level of civility that is to be expected in neighborhoods. | 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? |
5358339_27_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N | we should respect those wishes | we don't need to respect those wishes | 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? |
9950813_449_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the chef has already added enough salt, it is unhealthy to add more | the chef doesn't know the proper amount of salt that's healthy for you | 1 | Salt is one of the best ways to enhance flavor. | Salt should have a place at the table | Should Salt Have a Place at the Table? | More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying. |
10948971_587_A104V8NZIQFN2F | the government designed the rules for big banks | the government didn't designed the rules for big banks | 1 | Big banks will only look out for themselves and then drain the government when they fail. | Big banks are out of control | Are Big Banks Out of Control? | Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly? |
7979843_984_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | equal access is not guaranteed in a capitalist society | equal access is guaranteed in a capitalist society | 1 | Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education. | We need libraries | Do We Still Need Libraries? | What are libraries for, and how should they evolve? |
6022328_510_A104V8NZIQFN2F | conventional science has seldom been proven wrong | conventional science has been proven wrong on many occassions | 0 | All evidence supports that humans are omnivores. | Veganism is not good for everyone | Is Veganism Good For Everyone? | Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone? |
13039830_179_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ | we can live with a minor dent in our economy | we can't live with a minor dent in our economy | 1 | The embargo hurts our own economy. | The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba | Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba | Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba? |
4062498_730_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | not everyone can learn to use information | anyone can learn to use information | 0 | 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. |
10095324_0_AE861G0AY5RGT | Obamacare is being revamped and is better each year | Obamacare is worse each year | 1 | It is not a top notch plan. | Obamacare is not working | Is Obamacare Working? | The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access? |
2340838_291_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ | mightmares allow our subconscience to act out its fears in a safe environment | mightmares don't allow our subconscience to act out its fears in a safe environment | 1 | Controlling nightmares leads to being better rested. | We should 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? |
2876850_76_AE861G0AY5RGT | large scale farms are the worst ones for the nation | large scale farms are the best ones for the nation | 0 | It would be better to impose tariffs on foreign imports than to use tax dollars to support farmers, since many farms are large scale industrial enterprises and many farmers are millionaires. | 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? |
6812570_102_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | athletes would be willing to take that risk if it meant a higher chance at winning | athletes shouldn't be willing to take that risk just because it means a higher chance at winning | 1 | Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain. | Doping should not be allowed | Should Doping Be Allowed? | It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them? |
3651071_117_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | technical issues can be solved and they can be viewed as a tradeoff for classroom distractions | technical issues cannot always be solved and they cannot be viewed as a tradeoff for classroom distractions | 1 | 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? |
11179191_628_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | those people won't send money back home to fund drug lords | those people send money back home to fund drug lords | 0 | Millions of people will get authorized to work or will return home to improve their lives with work. | 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? |
11968452_94_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9 | research on pot proved it's okay | research on pot proved it's not good | 0 | Research on marijuana was conducted for 20 years before being made legal in Colorado. | 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? |
5382541_98_A104V8NZIQFN2F | Americans do not know how to do comfort right | Americans know a lot about how to do comfort right | 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. |
9859903_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the campus is not patrolled and not safer for students | the campus is patrolled and safer for students | 0 | Living near campus in co-op housing offers the benefits of living in groups and lower costs. | 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"? |
3176054_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY | homeschooling is a cheap and easy process. | homeschooling is an expensive and difficult process. | 0 | Homeschooling is a choice. | 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? |
12628825_223_APW9F8OTJ4KXO | the Kurds are already fighting against ISIS | the Kurds are also fighting against ISIS | 0 | The U.S. should support the Kurds only. | 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? |
4845332_217_AE861G0AY5RGT | Australians are nothing like Americans | Australians are like Americans | 1 | It works for Australia. | Voting should be mandatory | Should Voting Be Mandatory? | Or are there already too many people casting ballots? |
12118061_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM | the pros outweigh the cons and can offer a better path to citizenship | the pros do not outweigh the cons and can not offer a better path to citizenship | 1 | The idea of allowing states to grant citizenship may have historical roots, but it has serious drawbacks. | State citizenship is not the answer to immigration reform | Citizen of the State of New York | Is state citizenship the answer to immigration reform? |
7638928_211_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1 | none of us can profit from chaos | we can all profit from chaos | 0 | 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? |
8385921_17_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ | these are basic knowledge that may not be taught by parents | these are basic knowledge the should be taught by parents | 0 | Preschools teach important skills such a taking turns, movement, and mediatation. | 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? |
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