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an austerity regime will help reign in government spending	austerity regime
Marriage is an outdated institution. All types of relationships and family units (one-parent families, homosexual relationships, etc.) should be embraced and treated equally.	marriage
a multi-party system provides more choices to insure that the people have representation for their various beliefs beyond a simple two or single-party system.	multi-party system
Homeopathic treatments are based on natural ingredients and are the most suitable for the human body.	homeopathy
racial profiling causes unfair surveillance of brown people, especially those who are just trying to live normal and peaceful lives that are interrupted by police hassling.	racial profiling
no one should be forced to vote. it goes against the principles of our nation and its freedoms. it is a right, but that doesn't mean anyone has to do it.	compulsory voting
autonomous cars will function as a new form of public transit and alleviate congestion	the development of autonomous cars
three strike laws perpetuate the for profit prison industrial complex and don’t actually address the underlying issues driving people to commit crimes	the three-strikes laws
we should subsidize space exploration because we're running out of resources on earth. space is filled with infinite resources. if we're not first, other countries will benefit while we're left behind.	space exploration
using child actors is exploitative and should be viewed as the same as child labor.	the use of child actors
the abolition of nuclear weapons is an urgent humanitarian necessity. any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences	the abolition of nuclear weapons
homeschooling is a good option for children who are bullied, giving them a safe place to learn	homeschooling
The short term nature of the loan repayment structure actively incentivizes both the rollover of previous debt, and the need to take out more debt over time.	payday loans
zoos are helping to protect animals from illegal poachers	zoos
not only is whaling cruel, it unbalances ecosystems and is terrible for the environment.	whaling
some foster parents cause physical and emotional harm to the children they are hosting.	foster care
Targeted killing is pre-determined murder and should be banned and illegal	targeted killing
Factory farming exposes farm animals to inhumane conditions and should be stopped.	factory farming
urbanization is needed for a growing population	fight urbanization
The blockade inspires increased terror attacks on the part of individuals enraged by the situation in Palestine.	blockade of the gaza strip
collectivism does not allow for individual enterprise and it stifles entrepreneurism.	collectivism
there should be no difference between killing one animal and another. if it is acceptable to kill a cow it should be acceptable to eat a whale.	whaling
human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive	human cloning
minors should not get plastic surgery because they are not old enough to make the decision nor have their bodies fully developed.	cosmetic surgery for minors
affirmative action may lead to "reverse discrimination" to the detriment of non-beneficiary parties	affirmative action
we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it is a constitutional right to own weapons to protect ourselves.	the right to keep and bear arms
factory agriculture can cause serious health damage to humans due to its high levels of chemicals	factory farming
autonomous cars can be hacked and become a dangerous weapon for evil persons	the development of autonomous cars
Three strikes laws put people in jail for long periods despite committing only minor offenses.	the three-strikes laws
the use of nuclear weapons would be catastrophic for mankind	the abolition of nuclear weapons
factory farming gives the most output for the least input therefore it's a more profitable way of farming. more money is a good thing for farmers.	factory farming
students are still children who need room to learn and grow from mistakes.	zero-tolerance policy in schools
The use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences for humans, and the effects of radiation would cause suffering and death for many years after the initial explosion.	the abolition of nuclear weapons
private military companies earn their profits from war. they do not work for a country but for whatever individuals hire them there really is not a good oversight for what these companies do.	private military companies
marriage is a part of human nature and couples are more financially secure and happy when they're married	marriage
assisted suicide is a humane way to end a life as we do with animals in pain and should not be a criminal offence.	assisted suicide
The Church of Scientology should not be banned as everyone has the right to follow whichever belief system that enhances their life.	the church of scientology
factory farming keeps animals in cages being force fed to get more meat from them. this is cruel treatment. stop this awful practice by banning factory farming.	factory farming
we should not abolish intellectual property rights because everyone has the right to keep their creations or ideas all to themselves.	intellectual property rights
multi-party systems help decentralize power and better represent the various interests of different socio-economic strata within a nation.	multi-party system
Nuclear weapon technology provides the foundations for other technologies that benefit society in many ways.	the abolition of nuclear weapons
The Gaza blockade causes too much harm to civilians in relation to the small military gains made by Israel.	blockade of the gaza strip
assisted suicide is killing by another name - it is far too open to abuse by those with a vested interest, since it is often impossible to accurately interpret the intentions of the individual being 'assisted'.	assisted suicide
multi-party systems provide many new sources of views on relevant topics	multi-party system
zoos should be abolished. animals have the right to not be locked in cages for daily human viewing pleasure	zoos
The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.	the olympic games
economic sanctions are a non violent way to change a governments unethical or immoral practices	the use of economic sanctions
homeschooling prevents children from socializing with other children which can cause problems for them in the future.	homeschooling
embryonic stem cell research is important. this research can find a cure to many diseases so it should definitely be funded.	embryonic stem cell research
Children flourish when a parent is their primary caregiver, but it nearly impossible to raise a family on one salary. Subsidizing stay-at-home dads would benefit such families.	stay-at-home dads
marriage is an important safeguard in terms of legal and financial binding.	marriage
economic sanctions are a good way to get things to happen in a target area	the use of economic sanctions
payday loans should be banned as they take further financial advantage of a person.	payday loans
Allowing minors to access cosmetic surgery would put even more pressure on them to conform to certain unrealistic aesthetic standards.	cosmetic surgery for minors
no one is forcing anyone to buy what the telemarketers are selling	telemarketing
Cosmetic surgery can have really harmful side-effects that minors can't consent to and will not be able to physically handle the way adults do.	cosmetic surgery for minors
there is no scientific proof that naturopathy is safe.	naturopathy
we should legalize organ trade because it will be better monitored than having organs being sold on the black market	organ trade
zoos allow people to see many animals in their natural habitat that most people would never see.	zoos
affirmative action is reverse descrimination against the majority	affirmative action
autonomous cars are still in their early stages of development -- by devoting more time and energy to their development, they will become a viable form of transportation.	the development of autonomous cars
we should not ban child actors, regulation can and does ensure they are not overworked and receive quality schooling	the use of child actors
some people believe that naturopathy has really helped them with their illnesses.	naturopathy
rights to individual autonomy and privacy allow adults to make their own decisions and sexual activity is a private, individual choice that should not be subject to criminal penalties	prostitution
Since the blockade began, it has failed to decrease Hamas activity or violence against Israel in any meaningful way, failing at its main objective.	blockade of the gaza strip
homeschooling should not be banned, its a great way to learn one to one especially for children with learning difficulties	homeschooling
banning missionary work would leave those in need without the help they require to thrive	missionary work
men and women will always be biologically different and as such we ought not adopt gender-neutral language. this is silly because it pretends that genders are the same when in reality there are vast differences	gender-neutral language
the olympic games is one time that the entire world can come together and celebrate and create community so they should not be abolished.	the olympic games
people should have the choice of what sex their children are since they are the ones who have to raise them and provide for them	sex selection
there has to be a limit on what science can ethically do and human cloning is a step too far and should be banned for fear of this science being missued.	human cloning
most marriages end in divorce, which causes an economic hardship on both parties. it makes more financial sense to not get married in the first place	marriage
school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions.	the use of school uniform
the more people work together as a team, the better things will be	collectivism
we must ban fast food because many of the ingredients used are harmful to health	fast food
it does not work and it gives people false hope when they should be getting real treatment.	naturopathy
Weddings are an economic boon for many sectors of society.	marriage
we must not abolish nuclear weapons because they can be used in situations of extreme need like defending a country	the abolition of nuclear weapons
we should abolish zoos to prevent the cruel confinement of wild animals	zoos
the vow of celibacy is outdated and may contribute to the perverse sex crimes priests have been accused of.	the vow of celibacy
the right to bear arms is outdated. it was written long before handguns and automatic weapons were created. time to abolish it.	the right to keep and bear arms
the cars can be dangerous and cause accidents if the equipment fails.	the development of autonomous cars
zoos are an unnatural stressful environment for animals. no animal should have to live in a cage or enclosure just for the entertainment of people, it is cruel and unnecessary.	zoos
private military companies do not all follow the rules of the country	private military companies
social media provides a way for users to quickly seek and receive support whether financially or emotionally in a time of dire need.	social media
wikipedia is one of a number of resources, it does not warrant special treatment	wikipedia
Human cloning should not be banned as at may prevent the study and advance of medical science.	human cloning
adopting gender-neutral language may help reduce sexism.	gender-neutral language
human cloning is unnecessary, unethical and serves no purpose apart increasing overpopulation of the planet	human cloning
Payday loans fees are arbitrarily set. They take off like the tier of one's person payday. This is damaging to one financial future and security	payday loans
we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons since it provides a major terror threat. it's testing is also bad for our environment since it creates radiation in our ocean or on land.	the abolition of nuclear weapons
Flag burning is a valid protest method that doesn't harm anyone.	flag burning
cannabis has many medicinal benefits and therefore it should be legalized.	cannabis
many times naturopathy is superior to prescription drugs	naturopathy
it is a requirement for christianity and each religion has its rules and must be respected	the vow of celibacy
flag burning is another freedom of expression.	flag burning
the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done.	the right to keep and bear arms
algorithmic trading gives an unfair advantage to those who have access to such technology and results in losses for the "little guy".	algorithmic trading
legalizing the organ trade would increase availability for people in need of a life-saving transplant	organ trade
school is not the place to practice religion since it is run by the state.	school prayer

an austerity regime will help reign in government spending

austerity regime

Marriage is an outdated institution. All types of relationships and family units (one-parent families, homosexual relationships, etc.) should be embraced and treated equally.

marriage

a multi-party system provides more choices to insure that the people have representation for their various beliefs beyond a simple two or single-party system.

multi-party system

Homeopathic treatments are based on natural ingredients and are the most suitable for the human body.

homeopathy

racial profiling causes unfair surveillance of brown people, especially those who are just trying to live normal and peaceful lives that are interrupted by police hassling.

racial profiling

no one should be forced to vote. it goes against the principles of our nation and its freedoms. it is a right, but that doesn't mean anyone has to do it.

compulsory voting

autonomous cars will function as a new form of public transit and alleviate congestion

the development of autonomous cars

three strike laws perpetuate the for profit prison industrial complex and don’t actually address the underlying issues driving people to commit crimes

the three-strikes laws

we should subsidize space exploration because we're running out of resources on earth. space is filled with infinite resources. if we're not first, other countries will benefit while we're left behind.

space exploration

using child actors is exploitative and should be viewed as the same as child labor.

the use of child actors

the abolition of nuclear weapons is an urgent humanitarian necessity. any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences

the abolition of nuclear weapons

homeschooling is a good option for children who are bullied, giving them a safe place to learn

homeschooling

The short term nature of the loan repayment structure actively incentivizes both the rollover of previous debt, and the need to take out more debt over time.

payday loans

zoos are helping to protect animals from illegal poachers

zoos

not only is whaling cruel, it unbalances ecosystems and is terrible for the environment.

whaling

some foster parents cause physical and emotional harm to the children they are hosting.

foster care

Targeted killing is pre-determined murder and should be banned and illegal

targeted killing

Factory farming exposes farm animals to inhumane conditions and should be stopped.

factory farming

urbanization is needed for a growing population

fight urbanization

The blockade inspires increased terror attacks on the part of individuals enraged by the situation in Palestine.

blockade of the gaza strip

collectivism does not allow for individual enterprise and it stifles entrepreneurism.

collectivism

there should be no difference between killing one animal and another. if it is acceptable to kill a cow it should be acceptable to eat a whale.

whaling

human cloning can help doctors find a cure for illnesses we otherwise won't be able to survive

human cloning

minors should not get plastic surgery because they are not old enough to make the decision nor have their bodies fully developed.

cosmetic surgery for minors

affirmative action may lead to "reverse discrimination" to the detriment of non-beneficiary parties

affirmative action

we should not abolish the right to keep and bear arms because it is a constitutional right to own weapons to protect ourselves.

the right to keep and bear arms

factory agriculture can cause serious health damage to humans due to its high levels of chemicals

factory farming

autonomous cars can be hacked and become a dangerous weapon for evil persons

the development of autonomous cars

Three strikes laws put people in jail for long periods despite committing only minor offenses.

the three-strikes laws

the use of nuclear weapons would be catastrophic for mankind

the abolition of nuclear weapons

factory farming gives the most output for the least input therefore it's a more profitable way of farming. more money is a good thing for farmers.

factory farming

students are still children who need room to learn and grow from mistakes.

zero-tolerance policy in schools

The use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic consequences for humans, and the effects of radiation would cause suffering and death for many years after the initial explosion.

the abolition of nuclear weapons

private military companies earn their profits from war. they do not work for a country but for whatever individuals hire them there really is not a good oversight for what these companies do.

private military companies

marriage is a part of human nature and couples are more financially secure and happy when they're married

marriage

assisted suicide is a humane way to end a life as we do with animals in pain and should not be a criminal offence.

assisted suicide

The Church of Scientology should not be banned as everyone has the right to follow whichever belief system that enhances their life.

the church of scientology

factory farming keeps animals in cages being force fed to get more meat from them. this is cruel treatment. stop this awful practice by banning factory farming.

factory farming

we should not abolish intellectual property rights because everyone has the right to keep their creations or ideas all to themselves.

intellectual property rights

multi-party systems help decentralize power and better represent the various interests of different socio-economic strata within a nation.

multi-party system

Nuclear weapon technology provides the foundations for other technologies that benefit society in many ways.

the abolition of nuclear weapons

The Gaza blockade causes too much harm to civilians in relation to the small military gains made by Israel.

blockade of the gaza strip

assisted suicide is killing by another name - it is far too open to abuse by those with a vested interest, since it is often impossible to accurately interpret the intentions of the individual being 'assisted'.

assisted suicide

multi-party systems provide many new sources of views on relevant topics

multi-party system

zoos should be abolished. animals have the right to not be locked in cages for daily human viewing pleasure

zoos

The olympic games are a long ongoing tradition that has brought countries together in peace to focus on sport rather than their various differences, this important event should never be abolished.

the olympic games

economic sanctions are a non violent way to change a governments unethical or immoral practices

the use of economic sanctions

homeschooling prevents children from socializing with other children which can cause problems for them in the future.

homeschooling

embryonic stem cell research is important. this research can find a cure to many diseases so it should definitely be funded.

embryonic stem cell research

Children flourish when a parent is their primary caregiver, but it nearly impossible to raise a family on one salary. Subsidizing stay-at-home dads would benefit such families.

stay-at-home dads

marriage is an important safeguard in terms of legal and financial binding.

marriage

economic sanctions are a good way to get things to happen in a target area

the use of economic sanctions

payday loans should be banned as they take further financial advantage of a person.

payday loans

Allowing minors to access cosmetic surgery would put even more pressure on them to conform to certain unrealistic aesthetic standards.

cosmetic surgery for minors

no one is forcing anyone to buy what the telemarketers are selling

telemarketing

Cosmetic surgery can have really harmful side-effects that minors can't consent to and will not be able to physically handle the way adults do.

cosmetic surgery for minors

there is no scientific proof that naturopathy is safe.

naturopathy

we should legalize organ trade because it will be better monitored than having organs being sold on the black market

organ trade

zoos allow people to see many animals in their natural habitat that most people would never see.

zoos

affirmative action is reverse descrimination against the majority

affirmative action

autonomous cars are still in their early stages of development -- by devoting more time and energy to their development, they will become a viable form of transportation.

the development of autonomous cars

we should not ban child actors, regulation can and does ensure they are not overworked and receive quality schooling

the use of child actors

some people believe that naturopathy has really helped them with their illnesses.

naturopathy

rights to individual autonomy and privacy allow adults to make their own decisions and sexual activity is a private, individual choice that should not be subject to criminal penalties

prostitution

Since the blockade began, it has failed to decrease Hamas activity or violence against Israel in any meaningful way, failing at its main objective.

blockade of the gaza strip

homeschooling should not be banned, its a great way to learn one to one especially for children with learning difficulties

homeschooling

banning missionary work would leave those in need without the help they require to thrive

missionary work

men and women will always be biologically different and as such we ought not adopt gender-neutral language. this is silly because it pretends that genders are the same when in reality there are vast differences

gender-neutral language

the olympic games is one time that the entire world can come together and celebrate and create community so they should not be abolished.

the olympic games

people should have the choice of what sex their children are since they are the ones who have to raise them and provide for them

sex selection

there has to be a limit on what science can ethically do and human cloning is a step too far and should be banned for fear of this science being missued.

human cloning

most marriages end in divorce, which causes an economic hardship on both parties. it makes more financial sense to not get married in the first place

marriage

school uniforms reduce bullying and classroom distractions.

the use of school uniform

the more people work together as a team, the better things will be

collectivism

we must ban fast food because many of the ingredients used are harmful to health

fast food

it does not work and it gives people false hope when they should be getting real treatment.

naturopathy

Weddings are an economic boon for many sectors of society.

marriage

we must not abolish nuclear weapons because they can be used in situations of extreme need like defending a country

the abolition of nuclear weapons

we should abolish zoos to prevent the cruel confinement of wild animals

zoos

the vow of celibacy is outdated and may contribute to the perverse sex crimes priests have been accused of.

the vow of celibacy

the right to bear arms is outdated. it was written long before handguns and automatic weapons were created. time to abolish it.

the right to keep and bear arms

the cars can be dangerous and cause accidents if the equipment fails.

the development of autonomous cars

zoos are an unnatural stressful environment for animals. no animal should have to live in a cage or enclosure just for the entertainment of people, it is cruel and unnecessary.

zoos

private military companies do not all follow the rules of the country

private military companies

social media provides a way for users to quickly seek and receive support whether financially or emotionally in a time of dire need.

social media

wikipedia is one of a number of resources, it does not warrant special treatment

wikipedia

Human cloning should not be banned as at may prevent the study and advance of medical science.

human cloning

adopting gender-neutral language may help reduce sexism.

gender-neutral language

human cloning is unnecessary, unethical and serves no purpose apart increasing overpopulation of the planet

human cloning

Payday loans fees are arbitrarily set. They take off like the tier of one's person payday. This is damaging to one financial future and security

payday loans

we should fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons since it provides a major terror threat. it's testing is also bad for our environment since it creates radiation in our ocean or on land.

the abolition of nuclear weapons

Flag burning is a valid protest method that doesn't harm anyone.

flag burning

cannabis has many medicinal benefits and therefore it should be legalized.

cannabis

many times naturopathy is superior to prescription drugs

naturopathy

it is a requirement for christianity and each religion has its rules and must be respected

the vow of celibacy

flag burning is another freedom of expression.

flag burning

the right to keep and bear arms is putting everyone in danger and making mass-shootings more easily done.

the right to keep and bear arms

algorithmic trading gives an unfair advantage to those who have access to such technology and results in losses for the "little guy".

algorithmic trading

legalizing the organ trade would increase availability for people in need of a life-saving transplant

organ trade

school is not the place to practice religion since it is run by the state.

school prayer