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at many physical jobs, having someone past a certain age can become a liability and a mandatory retirement age will be a good leveling tactic.
retirement
some offenses are so minor that a three strikes law would cause a punishment much too harsh for the crime.
the three-strikes laws
autonomous cars have already caused multiple fatalities and are being used on public roads right now without being adequately tested. the makers are literally using human lives to beta test their products.
the development of autonomous cars
racial profiling is a tool for police to make crime solving faster. if the majority of certain crimes are committed by a specific race then that's simply where they need to focus
racial profiling
a zero-tolerance policy in school systems could put an end to the rampant spread of bullying which has increased the suicide rate among children.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
urbanization destroys green space, which has been shown to have a detrimental effect on human mental states.
fight urbanization
people will be forced to vote for a person they do not want to. they will just mark something and potentially effect the nation.
compulsory voting
intellectual property rights fuel innovation by creating incentives to invent
intellectual property rights
Every system has its failings, but overall people involved in foster care are loving, devoted individuals with the children's best interests in mind.
foster care
no evidence has been found that zero tolerance policies deter bullying and violence in schools
zero-tolerance policy in schools
judicial activism can give proper justice to those when the law isn't completely clear
judicial activism
fast food has almost non nutritional value. it is full of bad unhealthy ingredients and is causing the rise in health problems and obesity in the nation.
fast food
legalizing organ trade would dehumanize poor people as they would be seen more like animals than people
organ trade
Naturopathy operates by creating cultural followings that are militaristic in their hatred of science, which creates enclaves of increased disease and fatality.
naturopathy
in certain circumstances it's impossible to detain highly dangerous individuals who pose a threat, the only option is targeted killing.
targeted killing
independent religious organisations should be free to solicit for new members if they do so in a fair and open manner.
missionary work
there are many couples who are unable to have children but want to have children with their own genetic lineage. surrogacy within families, rather than using outsiders,would help keep family lineages going.
surrogacy
social media does not cause more harm than good because we now have the ability to stay connected to others like never before.
social media
private military companies are often run by former military men and women and provide a service that allows the military to concentrate on military operations.
private military companies
capital punishment has provided too many instances of unlawful convictions not being properly investigated with no comeback afterwards
capital punishment
there are many scam artists out there promoting naturopathy treatments that do not work and may harm you since they are not regulated.
naturopathy
affirmative action breeds further resentment toward groups of society that are or were the subject of discrimination. equal opportunity is the best approach
affirmative action
societies that operate under collectivism can achieve more
collectivism
cannabis can provide relief for a number of ailments without the side effects of regular medications.
cannabis
there is no reason for dying people to suffer unnecessarily
assisted suicide
affirmative action is basically reverse racism, and racism in any form is wrong.
affirmative action
even horrible and hateful speech must still count as free speech, or else we create a slippery slope.
holocaust denial
autonomous cars will allow people with long commutes to make better use of their time.
the development of autonomous cars
naturopathy is unproven, junk science.
naturopathy
making the use of public defenders mandatory would increase the number of miscarriages of justice because good quality lawyers would not be attracted to a career as a defense lawyer
the use of public defenders
student loans should be subsidized to encourage young people to learn
student loans
foster care children feel less sense of belonging than those in long term homes.
foster care
Whaling is an important economical and cultural practice in some countries.
whaling
using guantanamo bay as a detention camp is no longer necessary. it is expensive and most of the prisoners can be housed in federal prisons in the states.
guantanamo bay detention camp
fast food has proven unhealthy for many people and is a cause of obesity in the united states.
fast food
killing targets reduces collateral deaths from widescale strikes.
targeted killing
the conditions in factory farms are disgusting and inhumane. animals should be provided with more space to allow them to live more natural and happy lives.
factory farming
we should abolish safe spaces because people pick and choose whom can use them and that is not right
safe spaces
autonomous cars will not get distracted or tired like their human operated counterparts.
the development of autonomous cars
mandatory retirement should be required in order to bring in new blood with new ideas and concepts
retirement
subsidizing wikipedia would allow for more accurate content and would allow viable usage for research while maintaining false information is not used.
wikipedia
school uniforms can provide a sense of community to students that can bolster learning and should not be abandoned
the use of school uniform
autonomous cars would eliminate drunk and distracted drivers.
the development of autonomous cars
people love in many different ways and who has the right to say how many people someone can love and be with.
polygamy
the right to bear arms has become outdated. it was written so citizens could form a militia to protect themselves against tyranny, which no longer applies in today's world.
the right to keep and bear arms
autonomous cars will be essential for people with medical problems limiting their ability to drive.
the development of autonomous cars
the olympic games can bring tourism and and economic growth to a region
the olympic games
school uniforms are expensive to buy
the use of school uniform
Even if the government doesn't gain influence over the reported news, the perception that it does will increase public distrust and prevent journalists from doing their job.
journalism
flag burning should not be banned because everyone has a right to the freedom to express their political views.
flag burning
intelligence testing can result in a child being labeled as gifted. as such they would under go more stress and higher expectations which can be difficult to deal with at a young age.
intelligence tests
this is too important an event in history to be able to be debated. it happened and to say it didn't shows an overwhelming hatred for all the people that were murdered. criminalising denial should remain.
holocaust denial
some people who have been in horrible accidents can reap great benefits from cosmetic surgery. why would you want to deprive them of that?
cosmetic surgery
gender-neutral language is not necessary and will confuse people.
gender-neutral language
the blockade has continued for far too long, and is preventing innocent people from obtaining the aid that they desperately need
blockade of the gaza strip
people need multiple parties to chose from so they can find something closer to their own values.
multi-party system
autonomous cars will help people be more productive.
the development of autonomous cars
freedom of religion means children should be able to pray where they want to.
school prayer
we need affirmative action because discrimination of certain groups still exist.
affirmative action
surrogacy dehumanizes the baby by making children commodities instead of human
surrogacy
in secular schools there can be multiple religions so it would be unfair to ask children of any other religion to participate in a school prayer that bears no relation to their own religion.
school prayer
autonomous cars eliminate the hazards of driving distracted and drunk driving. removing these hazards from our roadways will make us all safer.
the development of autonomous cars
killing with out trial by law is wrong
targeted killing
we should subsidize stay at home parents regardless of gender, equal rights are paramount to an equal and fair society so stay at home dad's should not be excluded by gender
stay-at-home dads
embryonic research has proven effective in finding cures for many diseases such as cancer.
embryonic stem cell research
legalizing recreational marijuana will add billions to the economy, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and save limited police resources
cannabis
surrogacy should be banned because often times the mother develops an emotional attachment to the baby yet she has no rights regarding her child.
surrogacy
missionary work helps educate and raise people out of poverty, creating projects that do lasting good.
missionary work
School uniforms help put the kids in a mindset of learning, thus heightening their attentiveness in class.
the use of school uniform
children are too immature to handle the fame that comes along with being a celebrity and end up leading very hard lives because of that.
the use of child actors
we cannot place barriers to any occupation due to gender, there are many women that are capable and effective military personnel
women in combat
foster care allows a child the chance of a loving family and possible permanence, increasing his or her chances of success and school and eventually their career.
foster care
the medical community is gradually accepting that there is evidence that naturopathy is helping people so it should not be banned for fear of missing better treatments and outcomes.
naturopathy
With genders now being more equal than ever, and gender neutrality growing exponentially the old gendered language is just a historic anachronism.
gender-neutral language
people should be free to choose what they want and how they want to eat.
fast food
nuclear weapons provide us security in times of war.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
parents should be given the choice to provide homeschooling if they want to and this is often the only option in cases of severe bullying in a school environment.
homeschooling
natural remedies in regards to homeopathic practices can provide natural healing without chemicals or other dangers.
homeopathy
everyone should be free to express themselves, even if their sentiments are considered offensive
holocaust denial
if someone comes up with a cool idea or invention it’s not fair for someone else to be able to steal it
intellectual property rights
there is no evidence that capital punishment stops crimes
capital punishment
Targeted killing has many civilian casualties that do not deserve to die. It's not worth the destruction and shattered lives to kill a few enemies. Technology can do better these days.
targeted killing
homeschooling causes stunted social skills in children, creating larger problems for them as adults
homeschooling
globally, over 1 million people die a year in car crashes. to be able to have self driving safe cars that save that many lives a year would be outstanding. robots and self driving cars are the future.
the development of autonomous cars
stay-at-home dads should be given subsidies since they are nurturing our future
stay-at-home dads
surrogacy is a selfless act that benefits those who are unable to have children of their own. it should be allowed as long as all risks are understood.
surrogacy
space exploration is a drain on public funds, money could instead be spent on health care or education.
space exploration
collectivism can erode personal freedoms in a way that is irreversible
collectivism
gender-neutral language adheres to the equality that is often avoided with assumption of one gender being more relevant than the other.
gender-neutral language
The population is getting older as birth rates amongst younger generations decline, thus the economy is going to need to rely on an older workforce in order to continue to produce growth at the same level.
retirement
if organ trade is legal, poorer people will be very unlikely to receive transplants as there will be less organs available to those who can not pay
organ trade
Not only are naturopathic treatments ineffective, many are potentially dangerous.
naturopathy
Nations should always act in their own best interests, and having Nuclear weapons guarantees a modicum of security and clout on the international stage.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
Death penalty is an inhumane, unjust, unnecessary, and inefficient measure.
capital punishment
foster care is open to children who have been lacking love from their parents. they are nurtured and given love by people who have a lot to offer
foster care
human cloning can enable scientific research into genetic disorders, possibly paving the way for life-saving breakthroughs.
human cloning
legalizing marijuana will free up police resources because instead of arresting people for pot police would focus on more serious crimes
cannabis
a school uniform would allow students to go to school simply to learn rather than thinking that school is a fashion show. it is healthy to promote learning and conformity.
the use of school uniform
homeopathy is dangerous because its not regulated.
homeopathy
sex selection interferes with the natural balance of nature and justifies sexist choices. it should not be allowed.
sex selection