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it is important for us to be more fiscally responsible and get ahead of our debts before we fall into the abyss even more.
austerity regime
sex selection leads to a gender imbalance in the next generation
sex selection
we should ban factory farming since most are dirty and cruel. the animals have awful living conditions and are full of antibiotics and growth hormones. factory farming is also ruining our environment.
factory farming
we should abolish this right, guns present the biggest problem of domestic crime, enabling gun ownership enables gun crime
the right to keep and bear arms
Since richer people can pay their way out of three strikes laws, the brunt of increased jail time is forced on those who are poorer and have less options in general.
the three-strikes laws
a study comparing more than 22,000 former foster children with their age-matched peers found that the former group had higher risk of suicide attempts, risk of psychiatric disorders, and excess risks for psychosis and depression
foster care
we should not close guantanamo bay because we would be releasing known terrorists.
guantanamo bay detention camp
public defenders are necessary intermediaries between defendants and the court system protecting them from the harm they can cause themselves through self-representation.
the use of public defenders
We should not abolish zoos as many animals would become extinct without their conservation projects.
zoos
factory farming exploits animals cruelly.
factory farming
the vow of celibacy should not be abandoned because it allows priests and nuns to concentrate on serving their god instead of being distracted by the needs of man.
the vow of celibacy
we shouldn't ban targeted killing because it is a legitimate tool in foreign wars to take out the biggest enemies. we need to use all the tools available to us.
targeted killing
we should abolish the three strikes law. it doesn't deter crime and it is expensive to implement because it means more people will be prison for life. taxpayers don't deserve to pay for that.
the three-strikes laws
Exposure to radiation will lead to disability and cancers, and the effect can continue for decades
the abolition of nuclear weapons
autonomous cars can help relieve traffic congestion.
the development of autonomous cars
its deterring every day citizens from getting goods they need.
blockade of the gaza strip
urbanization is a way to better connect people and businesses, it is very beneficial for the economy of a region or a country.
fight urbanization
missionary work should not be banned because it helps bring new ideas & financial help into impoverished parts of the world
missionary work
we should not ban targeted killing because it helps to cut down on the deaths of innocent civilians.
targeted killing
Legalizing organ trade would make medical information more easily available to the donor and allow for a better-informed decision.
organ trade
we should subsidize space exploration because it fosters exploration and invention and innovation
space exploration
algorithmic trading is slow to respond to real world happenings and could do some damage before it is fixed
algorithmic trading
We should not ban whaling because it will damage communities dependent on whaling without helping the larger community overall.
whaling
We should subsidize vocational education to support students who wish to follow a different education path to those going to university, who would be ineligible for scholarships and grants.
vocational education
the three-strikes law has failed in what it set out to accomplish and therefore should be abolished. crime has not lessened, instead we now have fuller prisons.
the three-strikes laws
Executives are the driving force behind a companys success or failure and should be paid according to their accomplishments, without limitations. They should be encouraged by their salary structure to succeed.
executive compensation
collectivism gives certain people an unfair advantage based on something they cannot control. what makes them more deserving?
collectivism
mandatory retirement is beneficial to the workforce and to employers. new hires get paid less than seasoned workers and can often do the job at a higher rate of speed.
retirement
prostitution is more or less a victimless crime. legalizing it would allow there to be sanctions and rules set in place to make it safer.
prostitution
Algorithms can be tested against historical data, helping you optimize your trading strategy.
algorithmic trading
journalism needs no help, there is a vast array of ways to get information and subsidizing it would only create polarization of information
journalism
compulsory voting would mean the government more truly reflects the thoughts of the people.
compulsory voting
People have the right to free speech even if their perspectives are vile and abhorrent. This means the state can't criminalize holocaust denial.
holocaust denial
Surrogacy is the only way that some couples will ever be able to have a child.
surrogacy
nuclear weapons present a threat to global security when they are in the hands of dictators.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
public defenders should be mandatory because they can provide free legal representation to those who are accused
the use of public defenders
Intelligence tests allow employers to select and sort job candidates into roles that are best suited for their ability.
intelligence tests
the use of public defenders should not be mandatory because a person should have the right to pay within their means any representative they wish.
the use of public defenders
prayer in schools violates a person's right to follow whatever religion they choose.
school prayer
We should oppose collectivism as it forces people to be part of group mentality in order to achieve anything.
collectivism
it is necessary to have a zero tolerance policy to allow other students to benefit from a stable learning environment
zero-tolerance policy in schools
television has become the antithesis of an educational resource and is turning its audience into mush-brained automatons.
television
embryonic stem cell research requires the destruction of human embryos and so is considered unethical by many people
embryonic stem cell research
we should adopt a multi-party system because people should be able to represent different people
multi-party system
intellectual property rights stifle growth and information by stopping the free-flowing of ideas.
intellectual property rights
we should not ban fast food because this is a free country and the population should therefore be free to choose what they eat.
fast food
students are the future and we ought to subsidize them to ensure we have a well educated workforce to power our economy
student loans
collectivism prevents people being able to advance through hard work.
collectivism
television is still the most valuable medium for the dissemination of news and information, particularly for the elderly who have never been able to properly embrace the internet.
television
a judge's role is not to flaunt laws and override guidance but to enforce it. judicial activism is a step too far
judicial activism
the minor, with adult consent, should be able to do what they want with their bodies
cosmetic surgery for minors
we should legalize polygamy because freedom should allow people to marry whoever they want. if two women want to marry the same guy they should be able to form a threesome partnership
polygamy
In many places, polygamy is a normal custom and a religiously welcomed situation. We don't have a right to interfere with that.
polygamy
legalising the organ trade would help to save hundreds of lives.
organ trade
we should subsidize stay at home dads because they can take care of the home and family just like a woman can.
stay-at-home dads
Zero-tolerance policies do not take into account the individual and leads to children who could have been helped failing in life.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
stay at home dads should be subsidized to encourage bonding with the child and toprovide a male rolemodel in the family
stay-at-home dads
payday loans take advantage of people in desperate financial situations, who aren't educated on finances, and often end up in a worse position because of the loan
payday loans
a multi-party system would help create more options for voters.
multi-party system
zero tolerance policies are too harsh on students
zero-tolerance policy in schools
it is unfair on residents to continue the blockade.
blockade of the gaza strip
legalizing cannabis will make it easier for those who need it for medical reasons to acquire it.
cannabis
we should ban cosmetic surgery for minors because they are too young to decide what they want
cosmetic surgery for minors
austerity normally takes from the poor when welfare benefits are cut. this leads to child poverty and people having to use food banks.
austerity regime
people should have the right to spend their money on any consumption that would only harm themselves.
cosmetic surgery
polygamy exists and there are no laws that protect those involved so legalizing it guarantees social and economic justice to all women participants
polygamy
payday loans help people survive week to week.
payday loans
maintaining intellectual property rights for individuals can be expensive and deter the free flow of ideas.
intellectual property rights
vocational education is just as important as college education and should be funded just as well.
vocational education
embryonic stem cells have already been proven to have the capability to save lives. with more research who knows how many more uses they could have in reducing illness and improving quality of life.
embryonic stem cell research
vocational education should be subsidized to encourage and help adults to learn a new trade.
vocational education
IQ tests measure only a few types of cognitive abilities and do not account for the vast array of intelligence types
intelligence tests
the gap between rich and poor is so wide that there is a need to limit the top earners so we should limit executive compensation to begin to close this gap.
executive compensation
factory farming leads to the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals, it should be banned.
factory farming
marriage is a big part of faith based relationships, and taking this out would harm that.
marriage
these situations need to be handled on a case by case basis because many times, the culprit is not really a threat.
zero-tolerance policy in schools
homeopathy leads people to believe that their serious illnesses can be cured without conventional medicine, and stops them taking drugs or following treatment that would actually help them
homeopathy
zoos provide an excellent way for people to learn about animals from all over.
zoos
the vow of celibacy is outdated, and unnecessary. the sexual drive is human nature, and there is no need to deny it.
the vow of celibacy
we should subsidize student loans to promote the education of the next generation, and ensure equal access for all
student loans
Clones are a good way to have a spare organ supply and to study diseases
human cloning
the holocaust is a horrible event that never needs to be repeated. a way to hinder that is by punishing those that deny it went on. they won’t be telling lies if they’re in jail or in fear of being prosecuted.
holocaust denial
payday loans help many people with emergency funds
payday loans
fast food is unhealthy and causes obesity
fast food
School uniforms can help parents save money on outfits.
the use of school uniform
libertarianism allows the freedom of expression and means that we would be a more interesting society as a whole.
libertarianism
people should be able to choose what they want to eat
fast food
legalizing prostitution will make it possible to regulate it so we could fight STD's, underage prostitution and woman trafficking.
prostitution
using child actors can lead to children being overworked and missing out on important things in life such as family time, education and sports.
the use of child actors
we should prohibit school prayer as it does not belong in the school but should be left at home or the church.
school prayer
we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons as they can cause catastrophic consequences and can cause unspeakable suffering.
the abolition of nuclear weapons
uniforms create equality and create a sense of belonging in the group
the use of school uniform
freedom of religion is one of the most basic human rights that exist. just because someone else might not believe in scientology doesn't give them the right to say someone else can't believe.
the church of scientology
we should certainly legalize an organ trade because every human being should decide for themselves what they wish to do with their body and that includes selling extra organs that they don't need
organ trade
we shouldn't allow minors to get cosmetic surgery because they are too young to undergo such surgeries that are based mainly on emotional responses to depression or disappointment about themselves.
cosmetic surgery for minors
We should not abolish the three-strikes laws, because crime has fallen since they were introduced.
the three-strikes laws
the vow of celibacy is important to some to show their religious devotion. it is a matter of personal choice, and should not be interfered with by the state.
the vow of celibacy
social media has brought us together as friends more than ever before, we can stay connected even though we don't see each other.
social media
human cloning can be used to help find cures for, and prevent, hereditary diseases.
human cloning
intelligent tests is very helpful at finding out what a person is great at and not so great at so it could help them with choosing what field of work they want to persue
intelligence tests