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naturopathy is known to be ineffective and can be dangerous	naturopathy
School uniforms are easier to enforce consistently and equitably than school dress codes, which makes them less sexist.	the use of school uniform
algorithmic trading produces better and more predictable results than conventional trading	algorithmic trading
surrogacy should be banned because it doesn't give the actual mother the chance to bond with her baby.	surrogacy
we should prohibit women in combat because it would be distracting for the men who would feel the need to protect them during battles.	women in combat
Intelligence tests are merely a tool in the toolbox which increase available information for anyone who uses them.	intelligence tests
we should legalize polygamy because it may stop people who go on to take part in sexual crimes because they arent able to go elsewhere	polygamy
the emotional stress can create issues for the woman carrying the child, forming a natural bond that will be dire when the separate of the child is taken from her and never to be returned.	surrogacy
we should not ban a food simply because it is quick to buy! we can tax or ban the harmful components like saturated fat, and actually target the issue rather than indiscriminately target the convenience.	fast food
we shouldn't abolish zoos because they attract visitors and money to be able to put back into the zoo for animal feed and vet bills	zoos
companies invest millions in research and development if other entities are able to use such ideas without prior investment then it's deeply unfair to the companies who developed the ideas.	intellectual property rights
school uniforms do not allow children to self-express, denying them the right to individuality and creativity.	the use of school uniform
animals in cages without freedom is just wrong and zoos should never exist.	zoos
intelligence tests boxes kids into stereotypes which can hurt their self esteem.	intelligence tests
A zero tolerance policy in schools would make the schools safer for both faculty and students.	zero-tolerance policy in schools
algorithmic trading allows computers to make predictions based on far more data than a human could handle. this means that more money is likely to be made for share holders.	algorithmic trading
homeschooling should not be banned because people thrive in different environments and there are regulations and record keeping which ensure that children are keeping up with their grade level.	homeschooling
prayer in schools should be prohibited, at least in public school as it is a violation of the separation of church and state.	school prayer
payday loans should not be banned as they provide a means for someone needed a quick loan.	payday loans
entrapment is a valid tactic to remove criminal offenders from the streets	entrapment
payday loans are ineffective and make people go deeper into debt	payday loans
private military companies give rise to some unethical practices as they are not under the same scrutiny as government military.	private military companies
pride parades bring negative attention to the lgbt community and should be stopped	cancel pride parades
affirmative action ensures minorities are not overlooked	affirmative action
social media brings family living far away closer together	social media
Human cloning is a way of advancing science enough to prevent inherited genetic conditions and cure many life threatening diseases.	human cloning
foster care can help the child get the support they need	foster care
racial profiling is needed in certain circumstances to keep our nation safe from would-be terrorists	racial profiling
child actors miss out on socialization with kids their own age and fall behind in school	the use of child actors
collectivism is a natural way to protect and prosper as a society	collectivism
people have the right to decline counsel, if they so choose. public defenders are already overworked, which causes them to unintentionally do an incompetent job in their clients' defense	the use of public defenders
foster care can bring hope to children that are left with no family to love and support them.	foster care
adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way.	gender-neutral language
tradition lasts for many generations for a good reason - it would be an insult to our ancestors to throw out this practice just for the sake of change.	the vow of celibacy
by having nuclear weapons the world has managed to avoid a major war. they act as an insurance policy.	the abolition of nuclear weapons
cosmetic surgery can cause medical problems in the long run	cosmetic surgery
women are just as capable as men at performing well in combat situations	women in combat
polygamy as it is currently practice often exploits young women.	polygamy
marriage strengthens families by showing the couples' commitment to each other and their future	marriage
this is a horrible way to treat animals. they should not be caged in tiny areas, unable to move. this is cruel.	factory farming
if the wife is the breadwinner then it's only fair we support fathers who chose to raise their children.	stay-at-home dads
the flag represents everything that's great about this nation; burning it is completely disrespectful to our nation.	flag burning
cosmetic surgery can make a huge difference to those who have self-esteem problems due to their appearance.	cosmetic surgery
Countries that target another country's leader to kill should be banned. Target killing is just another term for murder and murder is illegal,	targeted killing
some children do not adapt well to the school environment and need the one on one support that homeschooling can provide	homeschooling
school uniforms can be costly and difficult for some families to afford.	the use of school uniform
we need intellectual property rights to protect those who have invested so much in research and technology to develop new things.	intellectual property rights
autonomous cars will give people more free time during their commute possibly leading to more productivity	the development of autonomous cars
school uniforms should be mandatory as they are relatively cheap to buy now and it stops peer pressure on low income families to buy the latest designer clothing	the use of school uniform
assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because we cannot kill human beings simply because they have problems.	assisted suicide
the olympic games are a giant waste of taxpayer money, and the buildings used in the games are not used by the host country after the games are over.	the olympic games
wikipedia is the internet's greatest repository of knowledge and should be publicly supported in order to continue its mission.	wikipedia
entrapment can sometimes put an otherwise well-behaved citizen in an unfair and high pressure position.	entrapment
we should prohibit flag burning because it disrespect those that fought (and died) for our country	flag burning
collectivism can destroy individuality and can cause people to be singled out in a bad way.	collectivism
wikipedia is a great source of information and encourages learning.	wikipedia
sex selection is unethical, it shouldn't matter if the baby is born a boy or a girl, as long as the baby is healthy that's all what matters. parents shouldn't be acting like god	sex selection
the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely.	the vow of celibacy
autonomous cars are basically giant moving robots, so if anything goes wrong with the computer system, the car could hurt or kill people.	the development of autonomous cars
school uniforms are an added expense for parents, especially where schools extort their price or force parents to purchase them from only selected suppliers.	the use of school uniform
Freedom of religion is essential to our American way so we should not ban any religion even if we don't agree with them	the church of scientology
nuclear weapons are destructive and unnecessary	the abolition of nuclear weapons
mandatory retirement is not fair for those who are actually more than capable to carry on with their jobs	retirement
nuclear weapons keep us safe without ever having to actually use them. ridding us of them would leave ourselves open to attack in other ways. best to keep them	the abolition of nuclear weapons
holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it would be an infringement of the right to free speech	holocaust denial
Surrogacy enables families who are unable to have their own children a way to realize their dreams of having a family.	surrogacy
there is an increase in anti-social behaviour and lack of respect among schoolchildren these days so a zero-tolerance policy will quickly teach them to respect the rule and people in general	zero-tolerance policy in schools
cannabis has many dangerous side effects, including hallucinations and respiratory issues.	cannabis
women have proven they are equally able to cope physically , mentally and emotionally in combat	women in combat
we need to keep guantanamo bay detention camp open as we need a place to keep the worst of the worst criminals and not place them in other countries where they could cause harm to others.	guantanamo bay detention camp
foster care is the only chance some children have for a safe and stable home environment.	foster care
judicial activism is an abuse of power	judicial activism
guantanamo bay detection camp has proven to be effective in dealing with modern terrorism, so we should be happy to keep it	guantanamo bay detention camp
payday loans should be banned because most people who take out these loans have a hard time paying them back due to the high interest. loan sharks can take advantage of people.	payday loans
everyone should have the right to do what they wish with their own bodies.	cosmetic surgery for minors
it's only a flag and simply a protest when it's burned by people who feel they cannot otherwise make their voices heard.	flag burning
subsidizing wikipedia would enable better moderation of the platform, more efficiently taking action against malicious editing and curbing the flow of fake news.	wikipedia
we should not oppose collectivism because a united voice is much stronger than a single opinion.	collectivism
prostitution can be regulated and made safe if it was legalized.	prostitution
intelligence tests can prevent someone from pursuing their passion which they may be able to achieve with hard work	intelligence tests
affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded.	affirmative action
homeopathy could help relieve minor ailments and also prevent future complications	homeopathy
we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy.	the vow of celibacy
intellectual property rights should be protected, as intellectual property is the same as physical property.	intellectual property rights
human cloning should be banned because the ethical problems it creates are too difficult to overcome	human cloning
citizens should have the right to protect themselves anyway they see fit	the right to keep and bear arms
the athletes who participate in the olympic games are positive role models for our children and young people.	the olympic games
the period of calm reflection that occurs during school prayer helps to promote a good atmosphere for study and learning	school prayer
capital punishment is necessary so that the punishment fits the crime when a serious crime is committed	capital punishment
the olympic games are the one event that can bring all countries together in unity and should never be abolished.	the olympic games
assisted suicide should not be a crime. if someone is suffering on a daily basis from something that they are going to die from anyway, they should be allowed to die on their own terms.	assisted suicide
fast food is the prime contributor to obesity, which is the leading factor in most major illnesses.	fast food
the church of scientology should be left alone to practice their beliefs just like all other religions. being controversial is not a reason to ban the organization.	the church of scientology
Foster care children may have many adverse outcomes that persist throughout childhood, such as poor peer relationships, behavioral problems, or other mental health difficulties	foster care
without intellectual property rights creative people may not be able to make a living from their creativity. their work may then be lost as they have to take on other paying professions.	intellectual property rights
intelligence tests shouldn't be used because they fail to measure other important types of intelligence	intelligence tests
polygamy could lead to unequal relationships and abuse. for example, a less favoured wife could find themselves the subject of abuse.	polygamy
We should not abandon television since there are so many educational shows available. We should be able to choose whatever we want to watch even if it's just for mindless entertainment.	television
homes schooled children get a much better adult:child ratio. they can take advantage of weather current events etc by being flexible in their curriculum. there is also the absence of peer pressure	homeschooling
social media fosters unaccountable hate speech and animosity towards others.	social media

naturopathy is known to be ineffective and can be dangerous

naturopathy

School uniforms are easier to enforce consistently and equitably than school dress codes, which makes them less sexist.

the use of school uniform

algorithmic trading produces better and more predictable results than conventional trading

algorithmic trading

surrogacy should be banned because it doesn't give the actual mother the chance to bond with her baby.

surrogacy

we should prohibit women in combat because it would be distracting for the men who would feel the need to protect them during battles.

women in combat

Intelligence tests are merely a tool in the toolbox which increase available information for anyone who uses them.

intelligence tests

we should legalize polygamy because it may stop people who go on to take part in sexual crimes because they arent able to go elsewhere

polygamy

the emotional stress can create issues for the woman carrying the child, forming a natural bond that will be dire when the separate of the child is taken from her and never to be returned.

surrogacy

we should not ban a food simply because it is quick to buy! we can tax or ban the harmful components like saturated fat, and actually target the issue rather than indiscriminately target the convenience.

fast food

we shouldn't abolish zoos because they attract visitors and money to be able to put back into the zoo for animal feed and vet bills

zoos

companies invest millions in research and development if other entities are able to use such ideas without prior investment then it's deeply unfair to the companies who developed the ideas.

intellectual property rights

school uniforms do not allow children to self-express, denying them the right to individuality and creativity.

the use of school uniform

animals in cages without freedom is just wrong and zoos should never exist.

zoos

intelligence tests boxes kids into stereotypes which can hurt their self esteem.

intelligence tests

A zero tolerance policy in schools would make the schools safer for both faculty and students.

zero-tolerance policy in schools

algorithmic trading allows computers to make predictions based on far more data than a human could handle. this means that more money is likely to be made for share holders.

algorithmic trading

homeschooling should not be banned because people thrive in different environments and there are regulations and record keeping which ensure that children are keeping up with their grade level.

homeschooling

prayer in schools should be prohibited, at least in public school as it is a violation of the separation of church and state.

school prayer

payday loans should not be banned as they provide a means for someone needed a quick loan.

payday loans

entrapment is a valid tactic to remove criminal offenders from the streets

entrapment

payday loans are ineffective and make people go deeper into debt

payday loans

private military companies give rise to some unethical practices as they are not under the same scrutiny as government military.

private military companies

pride parades bring negative attention to the lgbt community and should be stopped

cancel pride parades

affirmative action ensures minorities are not overlooked

affirmative action

social media brings family living far away closer together

social media

Human cloning is a way of advancing science enough to prevent inherited genetic conditions and cure many life threatening diseases.

human cloning

foster care can help the child get the support they need

foster care

racial profiling is needed in certain circumstances to keep our nation safe from would-be terrorists

racial profiling

child actors miss out on socialization with kids their own age and fall behind in school

the use of child actors

collectivism is a natural way to protect and prosper as a society

collectivism

people have the right to decline counsel, if they so choose. public defenders are already overworked, which causes them to unintentionally do an incompetent job in their clients' defense

the use of public defenders

foster care can bring hope to children that are left with no family to love and support them.

foster care

adopting a gender neutral language enables us to speak to each other in a more compassionate and understanding way.

gender-neutral language

tradition lasts for many generations for a good reason - it would be an insult to our ancestors to throw out this practice just for the sake of change.

the vow of celibacy

by having nuclear weapons the world has managed to avoid a major war. they act as an insurance policy.

the abolition of nuclear weapons

cosmetic surgery can cause medical problems in the long run

cosmetic surgery

women are just as capable as men at performing well in combat situations

women in combat

polygamy as it is currently practice often exploits young women.

polygamy

marriage strengthens families by showing the couples' commitment to each other and their future

marriage

this is a horrible way to treat animals. they should not be caged in tiny areas, unable to move. this is cruel.

factory farming

if the wife is the breadwinner then it's only fair we support fathers who chose to raise their children.

stay-at-home dads

the flag represents everything that's great about this nation; burning it is completely disrespectful to our nation.

flag burning

cosmetic surgery can make a huge difference to those who have self-esteem problems due to their appearance.

cosmetic surgery

Countries that target another country's leader to kill should be banned. Target killing is just another term for murder and murder is illegal,

targeted killing

some children do not adapt well to the school environment and need the one on one support that homeschooling can provide

homeschooling

school uniforms can be costly and difficult for some families to afford.

the use of school uniform

we need intellectual property rights to protect those who have invested so much in research and technology to develop new things.

intellectual property rights

autonomous cars will give people more free time during their commute possibly leading to more productivity

the development of autonomous cars

school uniforms should be mandatory as they are relatively cheap to buy now and it stops peer pressure on low income families to buy the latest designer clothing

the use of school uniform

assisted suicide should be a criminal offence because we cannot kill human beings simply because they have problems.

assisted suicide

the olympic games are a giant waste of taxpayer money, and the buildings used in the games are not used by the host country after the games are over.

the olympic games

wikipedia is the internet's greatest repository of knowledge and should be publicly supported in order to continue its mission.

wikipedia

entrapment can sometimes put an otherwise well-behaved citizen in an unfair and high pressure position.

entrapment

we should prohibit flag burning because it disrespect those that fought (and died) for our country

flag burning

collectivism can destroy individuality and can cause people to be singled out in a bad way.

collectivism

wikipedia is a great source of information and encourages learning.

wikipedia

sex selection is unethical, it shouldn't matter if the baby is born a boy or a girl, as long as the baby is healthy that's all what matters. parents shouldn't be acting like god

sex selection

the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely.

the vow of celibacy

autonomous cars are basically giant moving robots, so if anything goes wrong with the computer system, the car could hurt or kill people.

the development of autonomous cars

school uniforms are an added expense for parents, especially where schools extort their price or force parents to purchase them from only selected suppliers.

the use of school uniform

Freedom of religion is essential to our American way so we should not ban any religion even if we don't agree with them

the church of scientology

nuclear weapons are destructive and unnecessary

the abolition of nuclear weapons

mandatory retirement is not fair for those who are actually more than capable to carry on with their jobs

retirement

nuclear weapons keep us safe without ever having to actually use them. ridding us of them would leave ourselves open to attack in other ways. best to keep them

the abolition of nuclear weapons

holocaust denial should not be a criminal offence because it would be an infringement of the right to free speech

holocaust denial

Surrogacy enables families who are unable to have their own children a way to realize their dreams of having a family.

surrogacy

there is an increase in anti-social behaviour and lack of respect among schoolchildren these days so a zero-tolerance policy will quickly teach them to respect the rule and people in general

zero-tolerance policy in schools

cannabis has many dangerous side effects, including hallucinations and respiratory issues.

cannabis

women have proven they are equally able to cope physically , mentally and emotionally in combat

women in combat

we need to keep guantanamo bay detention camp open as we need a place to keep the worst of the worst criminals and not place them in other countries where they could cause harm to others.

guantanamo bay detention camp

foster care is the only chance some children have for a safe and stable home environment.

foster care

judicial activism is an abuse of power

judicial activism

guantanamo bay detection camp has proven to be effective in dealing with modern terrorism, so we should be happy to keep it

guantanamo bay detention camp

payday loans should be banned because most people who take out these loans have a hard time paying them back due to the high interest. loan sharks can take advantage of people.

payday loans

everyone should have the right to do what they wish with their own bodies.

cosmetic surgery for minors

it's only a flag and simply a protest when it's burned by people who feel they cannot otherwise make their voices heard.

flag burning

subsidizing wikipedia would enable better moderation of the platform, more efficiently taking action against malicious editing and curbing the flow of fake news.

wikipedia

we should not oppose collectivism because a united voice is much stronger than a single opinion.

collectivism

prostitution can be regulated and made safe if it was legalized.

prostitution

intelligence tests can prevent someone from pursuing their passion which they may be able to achieve with hard work

intelligence tests

affirmative action corrects for generations of wrong-doing and should not be discarded.

affirmative action

homeopathy could help relieve minor ailments and also prevent future complications

homeopathy

we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy.

the vow of celibacy

intellectual property rights should be protected, as intellectual property is the same as physical property.

intellectual property rights

human cloning should be banned because the ethical problems it creates are too difficult to overcome

human cloning

citizens should have the right to protect themselves anyway they see fit

the right to keep and bear arms

the athletes who participate in the olympic games are positive role models for our children and young people.

the olympic games

the period of calm reflection that occurs during school prayer helps to promote a good atmosphere for study and learning

school prayer

capital punishment is necessary so that the punishment fits the crime when a serious crime is committed

capital punishment

the olympic games are the one event that can bring all countries together in unity and should never be abolished.

the olympic games

assisted suicide should not be a crime. if someone is suffering on a daily basis from something that they are going to die from anyway, they should be allowed to die on their own terms.

assisted suicide

fast food is the prime contributor to obesity, which is the leading factor in most major illnesses.

fast food

the church of scientology should be left alone to practice their beliefs just like all other religions. being controversial is not a reason to ban the organization.

the church of scientology

Foster care children may have many adverse outcomes that persist throughout childhood, such as poor peer relationships, behavioral problems, or other mental health difficulties

foster care

without intellectual property rights creative people may not be able to make a living from their creativity. their work may then be lost as they have to take on other paying professions.

intellectual property rights

intelligence tests shouldn't be used because they fail to measure other important types of intelligence

intelligence tests

polygamy could lead to unequal relationships and abuse. for example, a less favoured wife could find themselves the subject of abuse.

polygamy

We should not abandon television since there are so many educational shows available. We should be able to choose whatever we want to watch even if it's just for mindless entertainment.

television

homes schooled children get a much better adult:child ratio. they can take advantage of weather current events etc by being flexible in their curriculum. there is also the absence of peer pressure

homeschooling

social media fosters unaccountable hate speech and animosity towards others.

social media