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payday loans are predatory; people that offer them offer them with obscene rates that victims generally have no chance of digging out of.	payday loans
if everyone used a public defender that would level the playing field when using an attorney.	the use of public defenders
surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.	surrogacy
school prayers are necessary to help students socializing and finding a moment for spiritual thoughts	school prayer
vocational training is necessary for people who are unemployed to give them a chance at a new career	vocational education
School uniforms teach children that professional spaces require specific professional dress.	the use of school uniform
payday loans charge way to much and rip off the people who need them the most.	payday loans
stay at home dads are sacrificing a career to care for their children, they should be compensated	stay-at-home dads
marriage has roots in patriarchy and misogyny therefore it is time to move on to a new system.	marriage
it provides instant cash and almost everybody can get it	payday loans
payday loans prey on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society and is legalized loan-sharking	payday loans
the olympic games bring friendly and respectful competition among international athletes and make the world a better place.	the olympic games
escr is morally unacceptable to some people	embryonic stem cell research
in the modern world, science can now allow a woman to know the sex of her baby. if a woman wants her child to be a girl or boy she should have the right to do so.	sex selection
We should not close Guantanamo Bay detection camp as there is still real and present danger from the detainees who should be allowed back in circulation either in free society or other prisons.	guantanamo bay detention camp
economic sanctions are an effective deterrent to some country's bad or dangerous behavior	the use of economic sanctions
intelligence tests will cause children with alternative learning styles to fall through the cracks in the educational system.	intelligence tests
the church of scientology is a cult and can lead to abuse as it is not regulated or observed in the same way that traditional, longstanding religions are.	the church of scientology
nuclear weapons are too dangerous and would irreparably harm the earth, our home, they must be abolished	the abolition of nuclear weapons
we shouldn't adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools because a misunderstanding can cause innocent students to be suspended or expelled	zero-tolerance policy in schools
There is a current stigma in society that says that all high school graduates should go to college, and this subsidy would help fight that stigma and drive people towards valuable career fields.	vocational education
under libertarianism, there would be no social programs to offer the poor assistance.	libertarianism
as horrible as the holocaust was, you cannot punish someone who denies it happened	holocaust denial
Mandatory retirement precludes older people in poor economic situations from being able to support themselves.	retirement
algorithmic trading should be banned because it makes investors really reliant on technology and the systems that it deploys	algorithmic trading
prayer can bring students a moment of peace and tranquility to an otherwise hectic school day.	school prayer
allowing a trading method that is fully reliant on technology is a huge problem, with no backup plan, the losses that would be created by the system going down would be substantial	algorithmic trading
legalizing the organ trade can lead to a black market for organs, where people could be kidnapped just to have their organs confiscated.	organ trade
freedom of speech dictates that even offensive speech should be free	holocaust denial
a multi-party system would be more representative of the public will.	multi-party system
Intelligence tests allow employers and schools to locate areas where test takers need to improve.	intelligence tests
The foster care system does not have the resources to ensure that every child it places receives the proper care; too many children are neglected and/or abused in their foster homes.	foster care
blocking the gaza strip has brought no positive actions and only caused hardship and miseries for the poor. it should be stopped, it is ineffective and inhumane political method that does more harm than good.	blockade of the gaza strip
nuclear weapons create unnecessary political tensions	the abolition of nuclear weapons
space exploration is an expensive vanity project and subsidization could be abused by military and private interests.	space exploration
the 3 strikes law doesn't allow judicial discretion in sentencing	the three-strikes laws
subsidizing student loans lets the students work in their classes not at jobs to pay for their education	student loans
the governmental protection that we take for granted would not exist with libertarianism	libertarianism
The Olympic Games should be abolished as they are elitist, out of date and the achievement of a medal is no longer the source of pride for athletes who look to other competitions for validation.	the olympic games
we should not abolish zoos because many of them protect endangered species and are often able to breed them, like the cincinnati zoo who bred the hippo fiona.	zoos
homeopathy creates the mindset that things such as vaccines can be replaced, which in turn can cause the death of others.	homeopathy
guantanamo bay is a drain on government funds and most of the people there would probably just want to go home.	guantanamo bay detention camp
autonomous cars could result in fewer accidents.	the development of autonomous cars
this research will lead to many developments in the treating and curing of a variety of diseases.	embryonic stem cell research
we should ban human cloning because it raises too many legal questions regarding ownership and identity.	human cloning
embryonic stem cell research is an important source of scientific research that has led to a vastly greater understanding on the human condition and how many serious conditions and diseases can be cured.	embryonic stem cell research
too much judicial activism can lead to people not letting the system do its job.	judicial activism
factory farming is cruel to animals and produces low grade food so it should be banned.	factory farming
children express themselves through the clothes they wear and should be able to do this at school	the use of school uniform
women should be free to choose if they wish to serve in the armed forces and engage in combat.	women in combat
for those with degenerative diseases, assisted suicide is often the only solace they have	assisted suicide
racial profiling is biased and unfair.	racial profiling
we should prohibit flag burning as it shows absolute no respect for one's country.	flag burning
we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms as it is not controlled or legislated strictly enough and leads to people taking the law into their own hands and therefore needless deaths.	the right to keep and bear arms
surrogacy can lead to the exploitation of poor women for the benefit of the rich.	surrogacy
it is disrespectful to victims of the holocaust and humanity to deny that it never happened, those that deny the holocaust happen should be subject to criminal penalty.	holocaust denial
urbanization uplifts those in poverty by supplying jobs and opportunities that individuals from rural areas would not have access to if they remained in their rural areas.	fight urbanization
embryonic stem cell research may in the future lead to the discovery of treatments for many debilitating medical conditions	embryonic stem cell research
the olympic games should be abolished because it promotes nationalism and really serves no purpose.	the olympic games
fast food has little nutritional value and can add to the risk of obesity.	fast food
austerity only suppresses the economy and makes the situation worse and for a longer period of time	austerity regime
embryonic research is vital for advancements, research and possible cures in the medical field.	embryonic stem cell research
women should have the right to decide what to do with their body and that should include being able to sell it.	prostitution
factory farming enables the cheap production of food and is necessary for families who are subsisting on a low income.	factory farming
no, we should not subsidize embryonic stem cell research because the topic is very controversial and using money from taxpayers to subsidize something they find unethical is wrong.	embryonic stem cell research
autonomous cars will never be as safe as human drivers, as they don't have the ability to react in unexpected situations.	the development of autonomous cars
minors are not fully emotionally developed enough to understand the ramifications of cosmetic surgery and need to learn to accept themselves as they are.	cosmetic surgery for minors
the olympic games have gotten too costly to hold and should be abolished	the olympic games
these criminals are the worst of the worst and deserve the most devastating punishments allowed.	guantanamo bay detention camp
payday loans should not be banned as they are a helpful tool for those that may need a little extra for unplanned emergencies.	payday loans
the organ trade would allow for more lives to be saved or improved	organ trade
racial profiling is direct discrimination - stereotyping an individual and assuming guilt because of race. this is illegal and disgraceful	racial profiling
marriage provides a safe, secure foundation for children.	marriage
whaling is a legitimate source of food and other resources for some cultures.	whaling
affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace	affirmative action
we should subsidize vocational education because it helps educate people towards getting qualifications to enable them to get a good job later in life	vocational education
people should be allowed to use whatever means they choose to enhance themselves and their appearance.	cosmetic surgery
the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because people are going to do whatever they want and no law can be enforced when it comes from abstaining from marital or sexual commitment.	the vow of celibacy
many children flourish in foster care after being removed from unsafe environments	foster care
wikipedia should be subsidized as it is an important free source of information for all.	wikipedia
There is no credible evidence that the death penalty deters crime more effectively than a prison term	capital punishment
zoos do very important work for conservation. their breeding programmes have stopped some species from becoming extinct.	zoos
Social media brings more harm than good because social media distracts everyone from their daily lives	social media
factory farming contributes to the economy by employing thousands of people	factory farming
we should abolish safe spaces because people should be entitled to free speech wherever they please	safe spaces
it is the best way to teach kids right from wrong	zero-tolerance policy in schools
racial profiling targets minorities whether they actually committed these crimes or not.	racial profiling
Foster care is not well regulated, leading to abuse and exploitation of children.	foster care
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe for pregnant women and children.	homeopathy
it's my body and my choice as to which foods i want to put in it	fast food
gender-neutral language should be the defacto in all official and public speaking since gender is but a social construct and is not binary.	gender-neutral language
many innocents have been killed as a result of capital punishment. even one innocent killed is one too many.	capital punishment
many parts of the whale provide useful goods. it helps the economy in certain locations.	whaling
a multi-party system allows for the airing of more viewpoints and would require politicians to build coalitions and compromise in order to get things accomplished.	multi-party system
cosmetic surgery for minors is dangerous, can have long lasting consequences, and teaches poor values concerning bodily image.	cosmetic surgery for minors
naturopathy can be a complementary addition to traditional medicine	naturopathy
autonomous cars are dangerous. they rely on machines that can malfunction. horrible accidents have already occurred and people have been killed by these cars.	the development of autonomous cars
factory farming cuts too many health and safety corners as opposed to smaller family farms, this leads to potentially unsafe and unhealthy products.	factory farming
a school uniform keeps students from being distracted from other kid's clothing choices.	the use of school uniform
if prostitution was legal there would be less disease and related crimes.	prostitution

payday loans are predatory; people that offer them offer them with obscene rates that victims generally have no chance of digging out of.

payday loans

if everyone used a public defender that would level the playing field when using an attorney.

the use of public defenders

surrogacy should be banned because there are many children who could be adopted without surrogacy.

surrogacy

school prayers are necessary to help students socializing and finding a moment for spiritual thoughts

school prayer

vocational training is necessary for people who are unemployed to give them a chance at a new career

vocational education

School uniforms teach children that professional spaces require specific professional dress.

the use of school uniform

payday loans charge way to much and rip off the people who need them the most.

payday loans

stay at home dads are sacrificing a career to care for their children, they should be compensated

stay-at-home dads

marriage has roots in patriarchy and misogyny therefore it is time to move on to a new system.

marriage

it provides instant cash and almost everybody can get it

payday loans

payday loans prey on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society and is legalized loan-sharking

payday loans

the olympic games bring friendly and respectful competition among international athletes and make the world a better place.

the olympic games

escr is morally unacceptable to some people

embryonic stem cell research

in the modern world, science can now allow a woman to know the sex of her baby. if a woman wants her child to be a girl or boy she should have the right to do so.

sex selection

We should not close Guantanamo Bay detection camp as there is still real and present danger from the detainees who should be allowed back in circulation either in free society or other prisons.

guantanamo bay detention camp

economic sanctions are an effective deterrent to some country's bad or dangerous behavior

the use of economic sanctions

intelligence tests will cause children with alternative learning styles to fall through the cracks in the educational system.

intelligence tests

the church of scientology is a cult and can lead to abuse as it is not regulated or observed in the same way that traditional, longstanding religions are.

the church of scientology

nuclear weapons are too dangerous and would irreparably harm the earth, our home, they must be abolished

the abolition of nuclear weapons

we shouldn't adopt a zero-tolerance policy in schools because a misunderstanding can cause innocent students to be suspended or expelled

zero-tolerance policy in schools

There is a current stigma in society that says that all high school graduates should go to college, and this subsidy would help fight that stigma and drive people towards valuable career fields.

vocational education

under libertarianism, there would be no social programs to offer the poor assistance.

libertarianism

as horrible as the holocaust was, you cannot punish someone who denies it happened

holocaust denial

Mandatory retirement precludes older people in poor economic situations from being able to support themselves.

retirement

algorithmic trading should be banned because it makes investors really reliant on technology and the systems that it deploys

algorithmic trading

prayer can bring students a moment of peace and tranquility to an otherwise hectic school day.

school prayer

allowing a trading method that is fully reliant on technology is a huge problem, with no backup plan, the losses that would be created by the system going down would be substantial

algorithmic trading

legalizing the organ trade can lead to a black market for organs, where people could be kidnapped just to have their organs confiscated.

organ trade

freedom of speech dictates that even offensive speech should be free

holocaust denial

a multi-party system would be more representative of the public will.

multi-party system

Intelligence tests allow employers and schools to locate areas where test takers need to improve.

intelligence tests

The foster care system does not have the resources to ensure that every child it places receives the proper care; too many children are neglected and/or abused in their foster homes.

foster care

blocking the gaza strip has brought no positive actions and only caused hardship and miseries for the poor. it should be stopped, it is ineffective and inhumane political method that does more harm than good.

blockade of the gaza strip

nuclear weapons create unnecessary political tensions

the abolition of nuclear weapons

space exploration is an expensive vanity project and subsidization could be abused by military and private interests.

space exploration

the 3 strikes law doesn't allow judicial discretion in sentencing

the three-strikes laws

subsidizing student loans lets the students work in their classes not at jobs to pay for their education

student loans

the governmental protection that we take for granted would not exist with libertarianism

libertarianism

The Olympic Games should be abolished as they are elitist, out of date and the achievement of a medal is no longer the source of pride for athletes who look to other competitions for validation.

the olympic games

we should not abolish zoos because many of them protect endangered species and are often able to breed them, like the cincinnati zoo who bred the hippo fiona.

zoos

homeopathy creates the mindset that things such as vaccines can be replaced, which in turn can cause the death of others.

homeopathy

guantanamo bay is a drain on government funds and most of the people there would probably just want to go home.

guantanamo bay detention camp

autonomous cars could result in fewer accidents.

the development of autonomous cars

this research will lead to many developments in the treating and curing of a variety of diseases.

embryonic stem cell research

we should ban human cloning because it raises too many legal questions regarding ownership and identity.

human cloning

embryonic stem cell research is an important source of scientific research that has led to a vastly greater understanding on the human condition and how many serious conditions and diseases can be cured.

embryonic stem cell research

too much judicial activism can lead to people not letting the system do its job.

judicial activism

factory farming is cruel to animals and produces low grade food so it should be banned.

factory farming

children express themselves through the clothes they wear and should be able to do this at school

the use of school uniform

women should be free to choose if they wish to serve in the armed forces and engage in combat.

women in combat

for those with degenerative diseases, assisted suicide is often the only solace they have

assisted suicide

racial profiling is biased and unfair.

racial profiling

we should prohibit flag burning as it shows absolute no respect for one's country.

flag burning

we should abolish the right to keep and bear arms as it is not controlled or legislated strictly enough and leads to people taking the law into their own hands and therefore needless deaths.

the right to keep and bear arms

surrogacy can lead to the exploitation of poor women for the benefit of the rich.

surrogacy

it is disrespectful to victims of the holocaust and humanity to deny that it never happened, those that deny the holocaust happen should be subject to criminal penalty.

holocaust denial

urbanization uplifts those in poverty by supplying jobs and opportunities that individuals from rural areas would not have access to if they remained in their rural areas.

fight urbanization

embryonic stem cell research may in the future lead to the discovery of treatments for many debilitating medical conditions

embryonic stem cell research

the olympic games should be abolished because it promotes nationalism and really serves no purpose.

the olympic games

fast food has little nutritional value and can add to the risk of obesity.

fast food

austerity only suppresses the economy and makes the situation worse and for a longer period of time

austerity regime

embryonic research is vital for advancements, research and possible cures in the medical field.

embryonic stem cell research

women should have the right to decide what to do with their body and that should include being able to sell it.

prostitution

factory farming enables the cheap production of food and is necessary for families who are subsisting on a low income.

factory farming

no, we should not subsidize embryonic stem cell research because the topic is very controversial and using money from taxpayers to subsidize something they find unethical is wrong.

embryonic stem cell research

autonomous cars will never be as safe as human drivers, as they don't have the ability to react in unexpected situations.

the development of autonomous cars

minors are not fully emotionally developed enough to understand the ramifications of cosmetic surgery and need to learn to accept themselves as they are.

cosmetic surgery for minors

the olympic games have gotten too costly to hold and should be abolished

the olympic games

these criminals are the worst of the worst and deserve the most devastating punishments allowed.

guantanamo bay detention camp

payday loans should not be banned as they are a helpful tool for those that may need a little extra for unplanned emergencies.

payday loans

the organ trade would allow for more lives to be saved or improved

organ trade

racial profiling is direct discrimination - stereotyping an individual and assuming guilt because of race. this is illegal and disgraceful

racial profiling

marriage provides a safe, secure foundation for children.

marriage

whaling is a legitimate source of food and other resources for some cultures.

whaling

affirmative action should be ended as it actually prevents an employer from hiring a better qualified employee and creates negativity in the workplace

affirmative action

we should subsidize vocational education because it helps educate people towards getting qualifications to enable them to get a good job later in life

vocational education

people should be allowed to use whatever means they choose to enhance themselves and their appearance.

cosmetic surgery

the vow of celibacy should be abandoned because people are going to do whatever they want and no law can be enforced when it comes from abstaining from marital or sexual commitment.

the vow of celibacy

many children flourish in foster care after being removed from unsafe environments

foster care

wikipedia should be subsidized as it is an important free source of information for all.

wikipedia

There is no credible evidence that the death penalty deters crime more effectively than a prison term

capital punishment

zoos do very important work for conservation. their breeding programmes have stopped some species from becoming extinct.

zoos

Social media brings more harm than good because social media distracts everyone from their daily lives

social media

factory farming contributes to the economy by employing thousands of people

factory farming

we should abolish safe spaces because people should be entitled to free speech wherever they please

safe spaces

it is the best way to teach kids right from wrong

zero-tolerance policy in schools

racial profiling targets minorities whether they actually committed these crimes or not.

racial profiling

Foster care is not well regulated, leading to abuse and exploitation of children.

foster care

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe for pregnant women and children.

homeopathy

it's my body and my choice as to which foods i want to put in it

fast food

gender-neutral language should be the defacto in all official and public speaking since gender is but a social construct and is not binary.

gender-neutral language

many innocents have been killed as a result of capital punishment. even one innocent killed is one too many.

capital punishment

many parts of the whale provide useful goods. it helps the economy in certain locations.

whaling

a multi-party system allows for the airing of more viewpoints and would require politicians to build coalitions and compromise in order to get things accomplished.

multi-party system

cosmetic surgery for minors is dangerous, can have long lasting consequences, and teaches poor values concerning bodily image.

cosmetic surgery for minors

naturopathy can be a complementary addition to traditional medicine

naturopathy

autonomous cars are dangerous. they rely on machines that can malfunction. horrible accidents have already occurred and people have been killed by these cars.

the development of autonomous cars

factory farming cuts too many health and safety corners as opposed to smaller family farms, this leads to potentially unsafe and unhealthy products.

factory farming

a school uniform keeps students from being distracted from other kid's clothing choices.

the use of school uniform

if prostitution was legal there would be less disease and related crimes.

prostitution