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7367053_312_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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any person with an open orifice can express an informed opinion
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not every person with an open orifice can express an informed opinion
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Critiques are needed to call them out on the things they might have not seen for themselves, even if the critique isn't the most positive thing.
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We need professional critics
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Do We Need Professional Critics?
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Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
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12070390_173_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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rich people do not deserve all the perks
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rich people deserve all the perks
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Those with the most money will always come out on top.
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The new apps is a way to sell what was once free
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Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?
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Do new apps usefully provide a way for people to get into popular restaurants, or are they just another way to sell what was once free?
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5476726_459_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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what works in OH may work elsewhere
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what works in OH may not work elsewhere
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Has worked quite well in West Chester Ohio.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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2701138_335_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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being exposed to other cultures is beneficial
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being exposed to other cultures is dangerous
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Humanities courses ensure students are exposed to other cultures.
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Colleges need humanities programs
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Do Colleges Need French Departments?
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With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
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11404235_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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I can protect myself if i so choose
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I cannot protect myself if i so choose
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We all have a right to be protected against communicable diseases which cause serious issues or death.
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Vaccination should be mandatory for all children
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Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
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Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
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5374084_199_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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too many people would crowd the rail to enjoy the benefits
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not many people would crowd the rail to enjoy the benefits
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Others enjoy the fast and clean benefits.
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California needs high-speed rail
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Does California Need High-Speed Rail?
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Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
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11540283_291_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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various forms of media do that job perfectly well
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various forms of media do not do that job perfectly well
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to tell the story and preserve the sounds.
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Rock Hall of Fame matters
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Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?
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Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
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9419257_447_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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the world is populated enough and women are not doing anyone any favors by procreating
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the world is not populated enough
| 1 |
Longer wait times increase the probability of needing fertility procedures.
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Women should not delay motherhood
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Should Women Delay Motherhood?
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Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
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5477994_372_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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parents should pay a fee
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paretnts are paying a cost for not utilizing public schools
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Those choosing to home school should not be allowed to just take what they want from public education.
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Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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7073280_263_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC
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israel is not our ally
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israel is our ally, and we need to show solidarity
| 0 |
The US sides blindly with Isreal despite what could be proof that it is not the best route.
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Supporting Israel hurts
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Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
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Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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9953236_359_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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there are easier ways to keep salt intake under control.
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there are easy ways to keep salt intake under control.
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My salt intake is medicinal and catered to my individual needs.
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Salt should have a place at the table
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Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?
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More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
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2699384_191_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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students can learn the language when they are touring the country
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students can't easily learn the language when they are touring the country
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Those who find successful careers after college often spend their time touring Europe after they are done with their education.
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Colleges need humanities programs
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Do Colleges Need French Departments?
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With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
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6028049_248_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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these colleges educate our ruling elite, which we need
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these colleges educate our ruling elite, which we do not need
| 1 |
Harvard is very wealthy and that money could provide education to thousands. Instead, it just serves to suggest that Harvard provides a superior education.
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Wealthy colleges do not deserve tax breaks
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Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks?
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Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America?
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7447002_600_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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that is not what acting is
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that is essentially what acting is anyway
| 0 |
Reality shows fake misery, drama, and embarrassment and pretend as though it is real.
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Reality shows are worse than other TV
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Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV?
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Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama?
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11891604_674_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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the government should not serve taxpayers in this way
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the government should serve taxpayers in this way
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Government grading colleges would serve taxpayers, who expect high results from colleges.
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Government should grade colleges
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Should the Government Grade Colleges?
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Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
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3176054_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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homeschooling is as valid a choice as public schooling
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homeschooling is not as valid a choice as public schooling
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Homeschooling is a choice.
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Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break
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Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?
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Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
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6026123_88_AE861G0AY5RGT
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we haven't evolved beyond our original requirements
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we have evolved beyond our original requirements
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We are made to be omnivores.
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Veganism is not good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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13657334_419_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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war crimes and torture aren't a necessary reality
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war crimes and torture are a necessary reality
| 0 |
The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture.
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We don't need the C.I.A.
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Do We Need the C.I.A.?
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Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
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2700703_505_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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I could get that now online
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I can't get that now online
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My French studies were the most relevant part of my academics background; being fluent in French is highly valuable.
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Colleges need humanities programs
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Do Colleges Need French Departments?
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With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
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6861302_449_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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only advanced countries should be allowed to dominate the Olympic games
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all countries should be allowed to dominate the Olympic games
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If doping were allowed, the Olympics would become about which countries can afford the best technology rather than the spirit of the sport itself.
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Doping should not be allowed
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Should Doping Be Allowed?
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It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
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11894812_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the government grades public schools
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the government doesn't grade public schools
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Public schools before college should be the main focus of the government.
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Government should not grade colleges
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Should the Government Grade Colleges?
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Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
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9417806_386_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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some grandparents don't have racist and outdated modes of thinking
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grandparents are full of racist and outdated modes of thinking
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Kids wish to know their grandparents.
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Women should not delay motherhood
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Should Women Delay Motherhood?
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Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
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11411383_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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vaccination is not what is best for children
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vaccination is what is best for children
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Parents muse be able to choose what is best for their children and family.
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Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children
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Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
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Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
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7097300_432_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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organic foods rarely contain deadlier bacteria
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organic foods often contain even deadlier bacteria
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Continuing to eat chemically manipulated foods is bad for the human body, which struggles to eliminate these foreign substances.
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Organic food is worth the expense
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Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
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A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
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13556994_112_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the charter schools do have bad children
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the charter schools do not have bad children
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Extra suspensions in charter schools are a failure of their business model and should be liable for results and restitution.
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Charter schools are cherry-picking students
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Keeping Only the Best Behaved
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Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
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12536410_694_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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major manufacturers going out of business would benefit the economy.
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major manufacturers going out of business would destroy the economy.
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3D printing allows for low cost rapid prototypes and does not require high volumes as traditional manufacturing does.
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3-D printing will change the world
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Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
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For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
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6950733_110_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they are an ally that can prove valuable in the future because of their location and information they may have about wars in the area
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they are an ally that won't prove valuable in the future because of their location and lack of information about wars in the area
| 1 |
Supporting Israel creates sympathy for your favorite nation and can cause you to enter quarrels without proper justification or inducement.
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Supporting Israel hurts
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Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
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Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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6896111_56_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the collapse of the market could possibly lead to worse things
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the collapse of the market could possibly lead to better things
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Without capital gains tax, the market would collapse.
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Do not stop taxing capital gains
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Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
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Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
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3647761_443_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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they also learn from the computer or phone
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they do not learn from the computer or phone
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A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions.
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Online classes are not the best way to teach
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Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
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Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
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7950969_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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homelessness has been solved
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homelessness has not been solved
| 1 |
Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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2272145_300_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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some teachers have law credentials
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few teachers have law credentials
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I am insulted that good teachers being replaced by teachers waiting for a year or two to get into law school or a better paying job.
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TFA has not raised the status of teachers
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Teaching: The Passion and the Profession
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Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
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6129077_486_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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long life span will not overcrowd the globe
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long life span can overcrowd the globe
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It helps the environment and extends the life span.
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Veganism is good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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10224439_333_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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That money will generate revenue into the economy, people aren't aware the risks of gambling and aren't responsible for controlling themselves
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That money will generate revenue into the economy, people are aware the risks of gambling and are responsible for controlling themselves
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Casinos will cause more debt from people losing their life savings there.
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Casinos are too much of a gamble
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Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble?
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Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs?
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7957857_673_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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Most people have internet in their homes
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some people have internet in their homes
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Libraries provide internet for those that need it to do homework, find employment, and file taxes.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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11541348_56_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD
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there are many more important things to focus on
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there are many important things to focus on in everyday life
| 1 |
The Rock Hall of fame gives people distraction from everyday life.
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Rock Hall of Fame matters
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Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?
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Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
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12412641_322_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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these simply overcrowd cities and take over the skyline blocking the beauty of nature
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these add to the skyline and the beauty of nature
| 1 |
Work from the Architects Collaborative and sculptors, which includes many well-known names, have enhanced large cities.
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'Starchitects' are not ruining cities
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Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?
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Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
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3526042_87_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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looks are more important than clean air
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looks are less important than clean air
| 0 |
Prospect Park West looks better without a bike lane.
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New York's bike lanes are not working
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Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
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Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
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11896947_661_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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we would be measuring the schools and not students
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we would be measuring the students and not schools
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Student learning can't be measured.
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Government should not grade colleges
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Should the Government Grade Colleges?
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Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
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9308366_232_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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the minimum wage for servers appears to be increasing and people would not be happy to pay more for a meal
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the minimum wage for servers doesn't appear to be increasing and people would not be happy to pay more for a meal
| 0 |
Raise prices to actually provide something like a living wage to servers so they don't have to rely on unreliable tips.
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Not to tip
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To Tip or Not to Tip
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Should restaurants do away with tipping?
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6102751_110_AE861G0AY5RGT
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nutrient requirements are not lower once you are vegan
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nutrient requirements will be lower once you are vegan
| 0 |
Vegan diets do not supply enough nutrients.
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Veganism is not good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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7952992_715_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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there are too few minority children
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there are many minority children
| 1 |
Libraries provide access to books to minority children.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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6893364_66_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the working class shouldn't support the rich
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the rich class shouldn't support the working class
| 1 |
Without capital gains taxes, the working class will be shouldering the weight of the rich.
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Do not stop taxing capital gains
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Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
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Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
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12538747_447_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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3D printing will not evolve into a niche market for collectors
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3D printing will evolve into a niche market for collectors
| 0 |
3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have.
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3-D printing will change the world
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Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
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For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
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6951801_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the Israelis need help
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the Israelis don't need help
| 1 |
Most Americans do not want to go to war with Iran in support of a corrupt right wing Israeli government.
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Supporting Israel hurts
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Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
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Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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12004909_78_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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many will agree to a time restricted compete
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no one will agree to a time restricted compete
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If it is a time restricted noncompete with provisions for compensation for employment restrictions.
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Businesses should be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals
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When Companies Close Doors to the Future
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Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors?
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7234455_763_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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needed is not an overstatement
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needed might be a tad of an overstatement
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Drones are needed to battle a repressive culture that results in oppressed women and dead soldiers.
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Drone attacts make more good
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Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?
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Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
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7955845_189_AE861G0AY5RGT
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poor people have not been given free internet by the state
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poor people have been given free internet by the state
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They provide internet access for the poor, as well as other things.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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8370267_677_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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customers would have submitted their information already
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customers would not submitted their information yet
| 1 |
Corporations should cover the losses of identity theft of their customer if they are hacked and should be required to inform customer right away.
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Disclosure makes consumers safer
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Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?
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Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
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7951790_153_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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people often share these things already with neighbors and friends
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people don't already share these things with neighbors and friends
| 1 |
Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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13657334_547_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the CIA fights our wars
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the CIA doesn't fight our wars
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The CIA is only good for destabilizing governments and fighting proxy wars.
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We don't need the C.I.A.
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Do We Need the C.I.A.?
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Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
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2338618_976_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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I love adventures
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I do not like adventures
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Looking into my dreams gives me a look into my subconscious life and it is always an adventure.
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We should not manipulate our dreams
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Should We Manipulate Our Dreams?
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Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams?
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8837139_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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sports makes no money for the schools and can't help fix academic issues
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sports makes money for the schools and can help fix academic issues
| 0 |
Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.
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Drop sports program in undergraduate schools
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Dropping the Ball
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Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
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3637150_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the uber conservatives are uber smart
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the conservatives had the idea
| 1 |
The uber conservative republicans are the ones pushing privatization the most.
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Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states
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Is Privatization a Bad Deal for Cities and States?
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To save money, New York is turning the clock back on outsourcing by replacing private contractors with city workers.
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11541348_56_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people need distractions
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people don't need distractions
| 0 |
The Rock Hall of fame gives people distraction from everyday life.
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Rock Hall of Fame matters
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Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?
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Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
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11320634_387_AE861G0AY5RGT
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style guidelines are only guidelines and creativity can't be judged
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style guidelines are guidelines and creativity can be judged
| 1 |
Writing can be assessed with style guidelines and should be an included section for evaluating students on the SAT exam.
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Writing can be assessed
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Can Writing Be Assessed?
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The SAT is making the essay component of the college admissions exam optional. Is this a sign that writing can't be properly graded?
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3124932_109_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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bikers refuse to conform with traffic laws
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bikers agree to conform with traffic laws
| 1 |
Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians.
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New York's bike lanes are working
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Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
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Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
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5654207_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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not everyone is cut out for it
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everyone is cut out for it
| 1 |
Banks can get bailed out, but young people with student loans are locked into debt.
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College free for everyone
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Should College Be for Everyone?
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Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
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5450307_708_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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they provide a greater value to the corporations that have them
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they provide a great value to the students
| 1 |
Internships that provide real experience in a field serve a big value to society.
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Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students
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Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
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Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
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6099856_67_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they don't need to generate more revenue any way possible to stay at the top of their field
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they need to generate more revenue any way possible to stay at the top of their field
| 0 |
Banks are constantly looking for innovative ways to pass fees on to consumers.
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Fees should be more regulated
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Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees?
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Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, and the economy?
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6898911_142_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it is taxed when it is earned and then a second tax when it becomes a capital gain meaning people are taxed twice for the same money
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it is taxed when it is earned and then a second tax when it becomes a capital gain meaning people are not taxed twice for the same money
| 1 |
Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as other income.
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Do not stop taxing capital gains
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Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
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Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
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7951577_0_AJNQ2PBD07FKE
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not everyone has the internet and google to find everything
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we now have the internet and google to find everything
| 0 |
Libraries are giving the public access to information in new and exciting ways.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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12015274_65_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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tenure also protects good teachers
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tenure protects all teachers
| 1 |
Tenure allows for teachers who drink on the job or fall asleep at their desks to bargain for bonuses and increased retirement in order to get rid of them.
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Tenure protects bad teachers
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Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?
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Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
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7952064_230_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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they can do that at Starbucks
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they cannot do that at Starbucks
| 1 |
Some people like a social place to read.
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We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
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What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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7093338_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the extra few seconds of life cannot be accurately measured in money
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the extra few seconds of life can be accurately measured in money
| 1 |
Eating organic foods is healthier and expensive but i live longer.
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Organic food is worth the expense
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Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
|
A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
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2854900_163_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
he is gaining experience with average people everyday thanks to his wife Kate
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he is not gaining experience with average people everyday
| 1 |
Prince William is not familiar with normal people and has had very little experience mixing with the non-rich.
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Royal Couple could not be a modern family
|
Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family?
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The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife.
|
6812058_668_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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stopping the testing will look good
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stopping the testing will look bad
| 0 |
The sports industry should stop testing for doping.
|
Doping should be allowed
|
Should Doping Be Allowed?
|
It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
|
7229971_124_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
drones are only dangerous to their present users
|
drones are very dangerous to their present users
| 1 |
Drones may prove to be more dangerous to their present users in the future.
|
Drone attacks make more harm
|
Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?
|
Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
|
5612280_924_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
the same was not said of comic books in the 1940s
|
the same was said of comic books in the 1940s
| 0 |
Television and texting are disturbing brains at a young age.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
3122635_27_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
these bikers are clogging up traffic
|
these bikers are no longer clogging up traffic
| 1 |
The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years.
|
New York's bike lanes are working
|
Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
|
Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
|
6511026_202_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
privacy trumps safety every time
|
privacy never trumps safety
| 1 |
Tracking kids keeps them safe.
|
Tracking kids does not invade privacy
|
You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?
|
When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
|
7956728_349_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
the less fortunate can access even more materials at local charities for no cost
|
the less fortunate cannot access materials at local charities for no cost
| 1 |
Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
5448454_291_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
students were willing to take out loans for a formal education they should not have to pay for on the job training
|
students were willing to take out loans for a formal education they should not have a problem paying for on the job training
| 0 |
Students either take out loans, or pay out of pocket to work as an intern.
|
Unpaid internship exploit college students
|
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
|
Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
|
12404722_129_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
these neighborhoods weren't totally civil before 'Broken Windows'
|
these neighborhoods were totally civil before 'Broken Windows'
| 0 |
Enforcing minor violations sets the level of civility that is to be expected in neighborhoods.
|
Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime
|
Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police?
|
Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods?
|
9305215_307_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
I don't care if I appear generous when I go out to eat
|
I like to appear generous when I go out to eat
| 0 |
I prefer a flat rate system.
|
Not to tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
3649694_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
artificial intelligence posing as virtual teachers are removed from dumb machines
|
artificial intelligence posing as virtual teachers are not removed from dumb machines
| 1 |
Machines do not provide the same services as human educators.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
|
6893308_37_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
it also didn't work when we did tax capital gains
|
it did work when we did tax capital gains
| 1 |
Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't.
|
Do not stop taxing capital gains
|
Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
|
Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
|
9974255_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
these contestants won't get to experience this high level of marketing
|
these contestants get to experience this high level of marketing
| 0 |
Pageants are nothing more than a cattle call for sponsors.
|
Miss America is bad for women
|
There She Is, Miss America
|
In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
|
9043990_308_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
catering to players wants is what rules are for
|
catering to players wants is not what rules are for
| 0 |
High school players are often short, and would not want the rim raised.
|
Rim should not be raised
|
Raise the Rim?
|
Many basketball players today are a foot taller than players were in the 1800s; the rim is no longer out of reach. Should it be raised?
|
8386236_62_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
I hate spending money for the daycare
|
I love spending money for the daycare
| 0 |
Daycare has cost me a lot of money for my three children.
|
Public preschool is a smart investment
|
Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?
|
Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
|
3123005_530_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
this keeps the tourists in the way of residents who are trying to get where they need to go
|
this keeps the tourists out of the way of residents who are trying to get where they need to go
| 0 |
Tourists are scammed into using the bike lanes.
|
New York's bike lanes are not working
|
Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
|
Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
|
13319707_244_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
learning is reinforced in the classroom through tests and quizzes there is no need for parents to discuss classwork
|
learning is not adequately reinforced in the classroom through tests and quizzes there is a need for parents to discuss classwork
| 1 |
When children discuss what they are learning with their parents, it helps to reinforce what they have learned.
|
Parents should help their children with homework
|
Whose Work Is Homework?
|
Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
|
8360040_330_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
disclosure doesn't reveal sensitive information
|
disclosure would reveal sensitive information
| 0 |
Companies that keep sensitive information about their customers, should disclose hacks to those customers.
|
Disclosure makes consumers safer
|
Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?
|
Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
|
5613711_180_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people just don't use their intelligence
|
people just don't use their intelligence well
| 1 |
People are not using their intelligence to the best of his or her ability anymore.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
12631449_413_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
dictators cannot keep ISIS in check
|
dictators should keep ISIS in check
| 0 |
Without the dictators of the Middle east keeping extremist in check there would be more ISIS like extremest threatening the world.
|
The U.S. should work with Assad to fight ISIS
|
Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS?
|
Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest?
|
5365834_313_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
Being a parent requires no degree
|
Being a parent require no degree to be intelligent
| 0 |
Parents don't have a six-year degree, or teaching license to qualify for text/curriculum/lesson plan design - just as they have no geology degree for road projects, or med degree for surgical procedures, or chemical engineering degree for civic operations.
|
Parents should not control what kids learn at school
|
Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?
|
In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
|
3649631_140_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
many jobs are performed on a computer that involve repetitive exercises
|
few jobs are performed on a computer that involve repetitive exercises
| 1 |
Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
|
9561738_375_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
she has earned her right to retire in peace
|
she has earned her right to continue leading her country
| 1 |
Having lived through some of the more catastrophic changes on this planet, political as well as economic. Having made some very tough decisions, which impact millions of people...Her Royal Highness, has probably, more wisdom than all journalists combined.
|
Queen Elizabeth II should not step down
|
Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?
|
As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
|
8837139_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
sports are extraneous and exercising on the body
|
sports are useless and stress the body
| 1 |
Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.
|
Drop sports program in undergraduate schools
|
Dropping the Ball
|
Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
|
9952264_252_AJNQ2PBD07FKE
|
people understand salt moderation
|
people don't understand salt moderation
| 0 |
Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to salt.
|
Salt should have a place at the table
|
Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?
|
More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
|
4594455_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
parents need a break from all that tiring raising they're doing
|
teachers need a break from all that tiring teaching they're doing
| 1 |
It is not the job of a public school teacher to raise children - that is the parents' job.
|
School day should not be longer
|
Should the School Day Be Longer?
|
While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone?
|
5447530_253_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
an internship is not the best way to get in
|
an internship is the best way to get in
| 0 |
There are other ways to get your foot in the door besides unpaid internships.
|
Unpaid internship exploit college students
|
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
|
Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
|
6207021_72_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
the U.S. does not want dedicated and valuable citizens
|
the U.S. wants dedicated and valuable citizens
| 1 |
Dual citizens pay their U.S. taxes and are therefore dedicated and valuable to the United States.
|
Dual citizenship should be allowed
|
Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
|
Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
|
7644790_273_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
the economy is not more important than preventing violence
|
the economy is more important than preventing violence
| 0 |
If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life.
|
Germany should abandon the Euro
|
Should Germany Abandon the Euro?
|
The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
|
6039608_210_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
prostitution is inherently an unsafe job
|
prostitution is not inherently an unsafe job
| 1 |
The current system causes prostitutes to be unable to control their work and safety.
|
Prostitution is safer when it's legal
|
Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?
|
Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
|
2699711_361_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
things like art, theater, and poetry don't add beauty to the world
|
things like art, theater, and poetry while not essential add beauty to the world
| 0 |
Humanities programs teach non-essential information.
|
Colleges do not need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
9863414_511_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
they don't want to graduate with debt
|
they are going to graduate with debt anyway
| 0 |
Living off campus will help with off ceding debt.
|
Students should live off campus
|
Should Students Live on Campus or Off?
|
Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"?
|
6003165_166_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
it is not easier to just do the opposite of what food advertisers tell you
|
it is easier to just do the opposite of what food advertisers tell you
| 0 |
We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex.
|
We need more advice about eating well
|
Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?
|
Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
|
8835695_451_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
the revenue is often not spent on things that benefit all students equally
|
the revenue is often spent on things that benefit all students equally
| 1 |
These programs bring lots of revenue, which all of the other activities of a University simply don't. No taxpayers in this country are willing to support the education of other peoples children.
|
Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools
|
Dropping the Ball
|
Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
|
4371398_686_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
these machines cost too much
|
these machines don't cost too much
| 1 |
There are machines that can do the illegal labor.
|
Farms could survive without illegal labor
|
Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?
|
If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
|
12074325_327_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people will not pay even though time is valuable
|
people will pay because time is valuable
| 0 |
Paying for restaurant reservations will force customers to compete against each other for a limited resource at an increased price.
|
The new apps is a way to sell what was once free
|
Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?
|
Do new apps usefully provide a way for people to get into popular restaurants, or are they just another way to sell what was once free?
|
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