FastFit/claim_stance_55 · Datasets at Hugging Face

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no one has a legal right to have any demographic characteristic they possess be considered a favorable point on their behalf	the use of affirmative action
Contraception is gravely opposed to marital chastity	barrier methods of contraception
The major advantage of hydroelectricity is elimination of the cost of fuel	hydroelectric dams
abstinence-only sex education leads to the opposite of the intended results by spreading ignorance regarding sexually transmitted diseases and the proper use of contraceptives	only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Betting on team sports has become an important service industry in many countries	gambling
many children lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle	physical education
Sexual abstinence diminishes the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases	only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
fighters wear protective headgear, reducing the number of injuries, knockdowns, and knockouts	boxing
religious beliefs and traditions lack scientific or rational foundations	atheism
The natural flow of silt down the river will be interrupted, affecting downstream ecosystems	hydroelectric dams
Without a feasible way to recoup investments of creative time through copyright, there would be little economic incentive to produce	intellectual property rights
Corruption generates economic distortions	bribery
content-based regulations are presumptively invalid	the sale of violent video games to minors
atheism was responsible for "some 20th century atrocities	atheism
Anti-blasphemy and religious defamation laws are used to imprison journalists, students and other peaceful political dissidents	blasphemy
abstinence-only education is ineffective	only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Reinforcement of sexist stereotypes has been claimed as an effect of violent video games	the sale of violent video games to minors
Hydroelectricity is a renewable energey source	hydroelectric dams
the human race no longer needs religion	atheism
Wind projects revitalize the economy of rural communities	wind power
sanctions are designed to pressure the regime to enter into dialogue with the demcoracy movement	re-engage with myanmar
Competition for students (and the education dollars that come with them) creates a catalyst for schools to create innovative programs	fund education using a voucher scheme
the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS, because non-use is tantamount to murder	barrier methods of contraception
China's birth control policy contributes to forced abortions	the one-child policy of the republic of china
advertising directed at young children is per se manipulative	advertising
The Gaza blockade was called collective punishment in contravention of international humanitarian law	the blockade of gaza
the diversity of cultural expressions is a "rich asset for individuals and societies	multiculturalism
software produced in this fashion may lack standardization and be incompatible with various computer applications	governments should choose open source software
knowledge should be "shared in solidarity	intellectual property rights
Many dams are multi-purpose dams	hydroelectric dams
Congressmen tend to distribute specialized benefits at a great cost and ignore the particular costs the legislation bears upon the taxpayers	congressional earmarks
the government has a role to play in the economy	the free market
a democratic government may not be providing the most good for the most amount of people	democratization
it was Israeli government policy to deliberately target citizens	israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
there must be a first cause, which can be given the name God	atheism
a market economy prevents long-term surpluses	the free market
A correlation between violent content conveyed through media (including videogames) and violent or aggressive behavior has been shown	the sale of violent video games to minors
Gaza Strip is "an immense concentration camp	the blockade of gaza
renewable electricity technologies present policy makers with a superior alternative for minimising the risk of fuel interruptions and shortages	hydroelectric dams
social inequality today is due to "cultural deficits" of individual people or racial or ethnic groups	the use of affirmative action
imperfect markets are often better than imperfect governmental alternatives	the free market
Affirmative action policies may be considered necessary because the minority group in question is socially disadvantaged	the use of affirmative action
In severe cases boxing may cause strokes or paralysis	boxing
A correlation was found between children playing violent video games and suffering psychological effects	the sale of violent video games to minors
in the absence of intellectual property protections such as copyright and patents, various types of intangible assets would be under-produced	intellectual property rights
democracy will not be true to its essential ideal if those in power are able to manipulate the electorate by withholding information	leaking of military documents
Political freedom is the corollary of economic freedom	the free market
the rich have an obligation to assist the poor, thus creating a more financially egalitarian society	poor communities
Israel's bombardment of Gaza "bears all the hallmarks of war crimes	israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
Resettlement adds to the social costs of the dams	hydroelectric dams
increased gun ownership leads to higher levels of crime	the right to bear arms
Free market can be inefficient	the free market
Israel`s unproportionally all-out war on Hamas with a great number of fatalities is an unforgettable human tragedy	israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
In some countries the culture of corruption extends to every aspect of public life, making it extremely difficult for individuals to stay in business without resorting to bribes	bribery
everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution	the right to asylum
unionized workers raise their own wages above their natural rate at the expense of their businesses or other workers	collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions
Human beings are equal; cultures are not	multiculturalism
Open-source-appropriate technology built in continuous peer-review can result in better quality	governments should choose open source software
The blockade amounts to a flagrant contravention of international human rights and humanitarian law	the blockade of gaza
rule changes have made certain kinds of boxing deaths far rarer	boxing
Affirmative action policies engender animosity toward preferred groups	the use of affirmative action
Condom use could encourage the spread of HIV by promoting extramarital sex	barrier methods of contraception
Biological theories of aggression and violence have specifically excluded video game and other media effects	the sale of violent video games to minors
Affirmative action hinders reconciliation	the use of affirmative action
higher population density leads to more specialization and technological innovation, which in turn leads to a higher standard of living	the one-child policy of the republic of china
Subsidies are an inefficient use of taxpayer’s money	the growing of tobacco
CCT Programs have been proved to be very well-targeted and effective	poor communities
School vouchers would erode educational standards and reduce funding	fund education using a voucher scheme
Inappropriate exercise can do more harm than good	physical education
it would be constitutional to ban flag-burning	burning the stars and stripes
Open source software is innovative	governments should choose open source software
people living on higher floors cannot escape fires easily and the fire brigade cannot reach the higher floors quickly	high rises for housing
Open primary statute is unconstitutional	open primaries
there are direct economic consequences of losing diversity in certain ecosystems and in the world as a whole	endangered species
Monarchy encourages attitudes which are more suited to a bygone age of imperialism	the monarchy
Problem gambling leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, others, or for the community	gambling
there was a "first cause", or "prime mover" who is identified as God	atheism
it is in the best interests of individuals and of humanity as a whole that all people adhere to a specific model for society	multiculturalism
Advertising creates artificiality	advertising
Welfare reduces poverty	poor communities
the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS	barrier methods of contraception
Israel's actions were causing unjustifiable deaths among the civilians	israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
Slot machine is addictive	gambling
With free software, businesses can fit software to their specific needs by changing the software	governments should choose open source software
affirmative action devalues the accomplishments of people who belong to a group it's supposed to help	the use of affirmative action
abuses of human rights have gone unpunished under truth commissions	the use of truth and reconciliation commissions
Advertising itself is extensively considered to be a contribution to culture	advertising
the only way that intellectual property rights can be implemented is by limiting others' physical property rights	intellectual property rights
negative externalities") cannot effectively be regulated solely by the marketplace	the free market
broad sex education programs have global benefits	only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Critics consider the IDX procedure to be infanticide	partial birth abortions
it is not prudent for governments to intervene in markets	the free market
no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other	democratization
Awarding patents generally makes the details of new technology publicly available	intellectual property rights
Copyright serves to enrich a few at the expense of creativity	intellectual property rights
Legislation to impose restrictive photo ID requirements has the potential to block millions of eligible American voters, and thus suppress the right to vote	democratic governments should require voters to present photo identification at the polling station
austerity measures tend to depress economic growth	austerity measures
Americans have an individual right described in the Second Amendment to possess firearms	the right to bear arms
the bribery of government officials impedes the democratic process	bribery
unionisation produces higher wages (for the union members) at the expense of fewer jobs	collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions

no one has a legal right to have any demographic characteristic they possess be considered a favorable point on their behalf

the use of affirmative action

Contraception is gravely opposed to marital chastity

barrier methods of contraception

The major advantage of hydroelectricity is elimination of the cost of fuel

hydroelectric dams

abstinence-only sex education leads to the opposite of the intended results by spreading ignorance regarding sexually transmitted diseases and the proper use of contraceptives

only teach abstinence for sex education in schools

Betting on team sports has become an important service industry in many countries

gambling

many children lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle

physical education

Sexual abstinence diminishes the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases

only teach abstinence for sex education in schools

fighters wear protective headgear, reducing the number of injuries, knockdowns, and knockouts

boxing

religious beliefs and traditions lack scientific or rational foundations

atheism

The natural flow of silt down the river will be interrupted, affecting downstream ecosystems

hydroelectric dams

Without a feasible way to recoup investments of creative time through copyright, there would be little economic incentive to produce

intellectual property rights

Corruption generates economic distortions

bribery

content-based regulations are presumptively invalid

the sale of violent video games to minors

atheism was responsible for "some 20th century atrocities

atheism

Anti-blasphemy and religious defamation laws are used to imprison journalists, students and other peaceful political dissidents

blasphemy

abstinence-only education is ineffective

only teach abstinence for sex education in schools

Reinforcement of sexist stereotypes has been claimed as an effect of violent video games

the sale of violent video games to minors

Hydroelectricity is a renewable energey source

hydroelectric dams

the human race no longer needs religion

atheism

Wind projects revitalize the economy of rural communities

wind power

sanctions are designed to pressure the regime to enter into dialogue with the demcoracy movement

re-engage with myanmar

Competition for students (and the education dollars that come with them) creates a catalyst for schools to create innovative programs

fund education using a voucher scheme

the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS, because non-use is tantamount to murder

barrier methods of contraception

China's birth control policy contributes to forced abortions

the one-child policy of the republic of china

advertising directed at young children is per se manipulative

advertising

The Gaza blockade was called collective punishment in contravention of international humanitarian law

the blockade of gaza

the diversity of cultural expressions is a "rich asset for individuals and societies

multiculturalism

software produced in this fashion may lack standardization and be incompatible with various computer applications

governments should choose open source software

knowledge should be "shared in solidarity

intellectual property rights

Many dams are multi-purpose dams

hydroelectric dams

Congressmen tend to distribute specialized benefits at a great cost and ignore the particular costs the legislation bears upon the taxpayers

congressional earmarks

the government has a role to play in the economy

the free market

a democratic government may not be providing the most good for the most amount of people

democratization

it was Israeli government policy to deliberately target citizens

israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza

there must be a first cause, which can be given the name God

atheism

a market economy prevents long-term surpluses

the free market

A correlation between violent content conveyed through media (including videogames) and violent or aggressive behavior has been shown

the sale of violent video games to minors

Gaza Strip is "an immense concentration camp

the blockade of gaza

renewable electricity technologies present policy makers with a superior alternative for minimising the risk of fuel interruptions and shortages

hydroelectric dams

social inequality today is due to "cultural deficits" of individual people or racial or ethnic groups

the use of affirmative action

imperfect markets are often better than imperfect governmental alternatives

the free market

Affirmative action policies may be considered necessary because the minority group in question is socially disadvantaged

the use of affirmative action

In severe cases boxing may cause strokes or paralysis

boxing

A correlation was found between children playing violent video games and suffering psychological effects

the sale of violent video games to minors

in the absence of intellectual property protections such as copyright and patents, various types of intangible assets would be under-produced

intellectual property rights

democracy will not be true to its essential ideal if those in power are able to manipulate the electorate by withholding information

leaking of military documents

Political freedom is the corollary of economic freedom

the free market

the rich have an obligation to assist the poor, thus creating a more financially egalitarian society

poor communities

Israel's bombardment of Gaza "bears all the hallmarks of war crimes

israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza

Resettlement adds to the social costs of the dams

hydroelectric dams

increased gun ownership leads to higher levels of crime

the right to bear arms

Free market can be inefficient

the free market

Israel`s unproportionally all-out war on Hamas with a great number of fatalities is an unforgettable human tragedy

israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza

In some countries the culture of corruption extends to every aspect of public life, making it extremely difficult for individuals to stay in business without resorting to bribes

bribery

everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution

the right to asylum

unionized workers raise their own wages above their natural rate at the expense of their businesses or other workers

collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions

Human beings are equal; cultures are not

multiculturalism

Open-source-appropriate technology built in continuous peer-review can result in better quality

governments should choose open source software

The blockade amounts to a flagrant contravention of international human rights and humanitarian law

the blockade of gaza

rule changes have made certain kinds of boxing deaths far rarer

boxing

Affirmative action policies engender animosity toward preferred groups

the use of affirmative action

Condom use could encourage the spread of HIV by promoting extramarital sex

barrier methods of contraception

Biological theories of aggression and violence have specifically excluded video game and other media effects

the sale of violent video games to minors

Affirmative action hinders reconciliation

the use of affirmative action

higher population density leads to more specialization and technological innovation, which in turn leads to a higher standard of living

the one-child policy of the republic of china

Subsidies are an inefficient use of taxpayer’s money

the growing of tobacco

CCT Programs have been proved to be very well-targeted and effective

poor communities

School vouchers would erode educational standards and reduce funding

fund education using a voucher scheme

Inappropriate exercise can do more harm than good

physical education

it would be constitutional to ban flag-burning

burning the stars and stripes

Open source software is innovative

governments should choose open source software

people living on higher floors cannot escape fires easily and the fire brigade cannot reach the higher floors quickly

high rises for housing

Open primary statute is unconstitutional

open primaries

there are direct economic consequences of losing diversity in certain ecosystems and in the world as a whole

endangered species

Monarchy encourages attitudes which are more suited to a bygone age of imperialism

the monarchy

Problem gambling leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, others, or for the community

gambling

there was a "first cause", or "prime mover" who is identified as God

atheism

it is in the best interests of individuals and of humanity as a whole that all people adhere to a specific model for society

multiculturalism

Advertising creates artificiality

advertising

Welfare reduces poverty

poor communities

the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS

barrier methods of contraception

Israel's actions were causing unjustifiable deaths among the civilians

israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza

Slot machine is addictive

gambling

With free software, businesses can fit software to their specific needs by changing the software

governments should choose open source software

affirmative action devalues the accomplishments of people who belong to a group it's supposed to help

the use of affirmative action

abuses of human rights have gone unpunished under truth commissions

the use of truth and reconciliation commissions

Advertising itself is extensively considered to be a contribution to culture

advertising

the only way that intellectual property rights can be implemented is by limiting others' physical property rights

intellectual property rights

negative externalities") cannot effectively be regulated solely by the marketplace

the free market

broad sex education programs have global benefits

only teach abstinence for sex education in schools

Critics consider the IDX procedure to be infanticide

partial birth abortions

it is not prudent for governments to intervene in markets

the free market

no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other

democratization

Awarding patents generally makes the details of new technology publicly available

intellectual property rights

Copyright serves to enrich a few at the expense of creativity

intellectual property rights

Legislation to impose restrictive photo ID requirements has the potential to block millions of eligible American voters, and thus suppress the right to vote

democratic governments should require voters to present photo identification at the polling station

austerity measures tend to depress economic growth

austerity measures

Americans have an individual right described in the Second Amendment to possess firearms

the right to bear arms

the bribery of government officials impedes the democratic process

bribery

unionisation produces higher wages (for the union members) at the expense of fewer jobs

collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions