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13321356_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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parents often fully understand the subject matter and can inform their kids
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parents don't often fully understand the subject matter and can misinform their kids
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There is a difference between doing the homework for them, versus helping them understand the principles.
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Parents should help their children with homework
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Whose Work Is Homework?
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Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
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7951620_515_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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there are other places to be social
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there are few other places to be social
| 1 |
Having a place to gather to connect to people, culture, information, and works of art is enriching and vital to the sustenance of vitality and diversity.
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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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11894913_488_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the ratings solution would be messy
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the ratings solution would not be too messy
| 1 |
A ratings solution, while messy, would be better than nothing.
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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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11417696_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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doctors advocate the vaccines
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doctors unwisely advocate the vaccines
| 1 |
Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.
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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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10224439_92_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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people should be taken advantage of
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people shouldn't be taken advantage of
| 1 |
Casino's take advantage of people and create nothing of substance.
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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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6212644_60_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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America should be first
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America doesn't have to be first
| 1 |
The dual citizen can have the best of both countries.
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Dual citizenship should be allowed
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Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
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Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
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4060466_260_AB98SGS280TY5
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Librarians act as historians and have a plethora of knowledge.
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librarians act as school teachers in the redundant libraries
| 1 |
School teachers perform the duties that libraries are expected too perform, and thus libraries are redundant.
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School librarians are expendable
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Are School Librarians Expendable?
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States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
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9952573_220_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people eat too much salt
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people never eat too much salt
| 1 |
Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in their food.
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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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7952666_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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it doesn't needs to die
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it needs to die quickly
| 0 |
Libraries will keep print media alive.
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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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3172268_382_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it is simply an alternative way to receive education and should be recognized and honored for its value to society
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it is simply an alternative way to receive education and should not be recognized and honored for its value to society
| 1 |
The public school system was established primarily as a benefit to society, not just the individual child.
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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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7327906_1007_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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old friends are reliable
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old friends stab you in the back
| 0 |
A professional critic becomes like an old friend.
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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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7237604_435_AE861G0AY5RGT
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being impersonal is what spares the lives of soldiers
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being impersonal is not what spares the lives of soldiers
| 1 |
Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.
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Drone attacks make more harm
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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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12013086_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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it is a positive reward only for good teachers
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it is also a positive reward for bad teachers
| 0 |
Tenure is needed to keep teachers, it is a positive reward.
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Tenure provides stability
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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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2699384_479_AE861G0AY5RGT
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there is no one true way to learn about a culture
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the only true way to learn about a culture is to experience it first hand
| 0 |
Americans need to learn about 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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9863414_511_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it is easier to avoid the bad parts of the true campus life if one doesn't live in the dorms
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it is harder to be a part of the true campus life if one doesn't live in the dorms
| 0 |
Living off campus will help with off ceding debt.
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Students should live off campus
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Should Students Live on Campus or Off?
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Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"?
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3282588_59_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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child abuse helps build self confidence
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child abuse helps destroy self confidence
| 1 |
Some of these practices are nothing short of child abuse, plain and simple.
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Extreme parenting is counterproductive
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Is Extreme Parenting Effective?
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Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
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9950119_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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people like arrogant chefs
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people do not like arrogant chefs
| 1 |
The eater might want more salt and the chef is arrogant to ignore this fact.
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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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7528422_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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such government programs are more effective on the State level
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such government programs are less effective on the State level
| 1 |
Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.
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We need FEMA
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Do We Really Need FEMA?
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Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
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11893023_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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the government could not come up with a proper method if it was given incentive
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the government could come up with a proper method if it was given incentive
| 0 |
There is no proper method to evaluate colleges.
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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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6207424_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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few duel citizens have done much good for our country
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many duel citizens who have done much good for our country
| 0 |
Harvard billionaires have demonstrated that duel citizenship shows a lack of commitment to the United States.
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Dual citizenship should not be allowed
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Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
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Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
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11526420_122_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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sometimes apps don't work well
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apps always work well
| 1 |
Stenographers' work can be put into an app.
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Court stenographers are not necessary
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Are Court Stenographers Necessary?
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After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
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6539424_272_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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the children cannot make these same memories when they vacation without their kids
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the children can make these same memories when they vacation without their kids
| 0 |
Family vacations create lifelong memories.
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Parents should make vacation with kids
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Are Family Vacations Worth It?
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Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
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7956728_212_A3C9GGDXBZW62D
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students should not socialize with each other
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students should socialize with each other
| 1 |
Libraries allow students to meet and collaborate.
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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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2698616_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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America should prevent losing out in the global economy
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America is going to lose out in the global economy anyway
| 0 |
Americans will be deprived of the broader and deeper intellect they need to compete in the global economy if these programs are cut.
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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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4425815_162_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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research papers are not widely available to purchase at low costs online
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research papers are widely available to purchase at low costs online
| 0 |
Good research papers will require students to access real books and information.
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Research papers are a useful exercise for college students
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Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?
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Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
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6129077_395_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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vitamin enrichment is not a natural process
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vitamin enrichment is a natural process
| 1 |
Vegan options like juices and replacement items are enriched with vitamins.
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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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12535548_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the sizes of the printers will matter
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the sizes of the printers won't matter
| 0 |
Most consumers will have various sizes of 3-D printers.
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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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12070390_173_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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those with the most money should get into popular restaurants
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those with the most money can already get into popular restaurants
| 1 |
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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4426679_537_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people can tell the difference between fact and fiction
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people can't tell the difference between fact and fiction
| 1 |
Research papers ensure that scholars, engineers and scientists can distinguish between fact and fiction.
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Research papers are a useful exercise for college students
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Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?
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Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
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5446557_184_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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College students are supported by their parents
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College students support themselves
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Only people with money can afford to be unpaid interns since some people need to work to support them self or pay their loans.
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Unpaid internship 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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4963738_276_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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laws protect other body issues
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no laws protect other body issues
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Obesity is a choice, not something forced on someone.
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Legislation should not protect obese
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Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
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Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
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7952666_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people only use digital media these days
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people don't only use digital media these days
| 1 |
Libraries will keep print media alive.
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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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11653691_291_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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that was almost 70 years ago
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that was only 70 years ago
| 1 |
Jorday, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon attacked Israel in 1948.
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Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace
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Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?
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Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
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10226499_137_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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casinos are built out in the middle of nowhere
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casinos are not built out in the middle of nowhere
| 1 |
The areas around the casinos do not benefit.
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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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3122701_455_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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attention is being drawn to this fact, changes are being made to increase their safety
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changes are not being made to increase their safety
| 1 |
New York Bike lanes are unsafe for the riders.
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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_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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colleges aren't students
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colleges are similar to students
| 1 |
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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5645380_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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challenging college courses won't discourage below-average students from continuing their education
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challenging college courses will discourage below-average students from continuing their education
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Not everyone can be a scientist or a doctor and I am tired of advising these below average and unrealistic students.
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College not 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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6024130_356_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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Human evolution has been proven
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Human evolution has never been proven
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A vegan diet goes against human evolution.
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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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6207424_320_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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taxes are crucial for countries
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taxes are unethical
| 0 |
Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes.
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Dual citizenship should not be allowed
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Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
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Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
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9417917_321_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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moms should be more relaxed
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moms need energy to raise babies
| 1 |
Younger moms have much more energy.
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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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12536410_143_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it cannot be done by more than just 3d printing
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it can be done by more than just 3d printing
| 0 |
Economic growth needs innovation.
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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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10226499_137_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the casino is about the community as a whole and not just those in the immediate vicinity
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the casino is not about the community as a whole but just those in the immediate vicinity
| 1 |
The areas around the casinos do not benefit.
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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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10099242_60_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC
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costs have declined even for those children
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costs have risen even for those children
| 0 |
Obamacare lowered costs and children were able to utilize it until employment was found.
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Obamacare is working
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Is Obamacare Working?
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The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
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6028049_248_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the wealthy do not need a superior education
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the wealthy need a superior education
| 0 |
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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3649631_140_AE861G0AY5RGT
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repetition leads to learning and understanding
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repetition does not lead to learning and understanding
| 1 |
Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading.
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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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6017135_226_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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breast milk would still be allowed and can be produced by mothers
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breast milk isn't vegan
| 1 |
Soy is not good for babies according to The Weston A Price Foundation website.
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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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6025796_445_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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cults involve lots of sex and drugs and happy feelings
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cults involve lots of negatives
| 1 |
It seems that veganism is more like a cult than a viable way of life.
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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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2701138_335_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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due to globalization and immigration people are exposed to other cultures on a much more regular basis in their day to day lives
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people still aren't exposed to other cultures on a much more regular basis in their day to day lives
| 1 |
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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5447986_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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students should work
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students shouldn't work
| 0 |
Internships permit students to work for free in order to prove that the student is worthy of future, paid work.
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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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2657567_79_A1V6JYTPVEMI7S
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most people cannot afford them
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most people can afford them
| 1 |
Electric cars are practical for most people.
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Electric cars will succeed
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Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed?
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Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise?
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8838287_6_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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there could be war at any time
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it's not like there could be war at any time
| 1 |
NATO was useful when the world was at war and alliances had to be formed to defeat a common enemy, but today there is no threat and no need for this.
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We should disband NATO
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Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
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With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
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5449542_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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interns work for free
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volunteers can work for free
| 0 |
Internships should be treated like all other work.
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Unpaid internship 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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9952050_384_AB98SGS280TY5
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some people like to salt their own food
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most people like to salt their own food
| 1 |
I should be able to decide how much salt I use.
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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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3281388_291_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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the FDA forces food products to have nutrition information on the packaging, more selection is worse
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the FDA forces food products to have nutrition information on the packaging, more selection is better
| 0 |
There will still be unhealthy products available in Wal-Mart.
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Wal-Mart can't make us healthier
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Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?
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How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
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7954757_191_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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all these references are available elsewhere as well as other social gathering spots
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all these references are unavailable elsewhere or in other social gathering spots
| 1 |
Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet.
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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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11891193_331_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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that might crush the colleges
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that won't crush the colleges
| 1 |
Governments grading colleges will force colleges to be concerned with student outcome.
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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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6813091_526_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people would not like a chemical competition
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people would like a chemical competition
| 0 |
Allowing doping will turn athletics into a chemical competition instead of a human one.
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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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11448878_901_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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people make educated decisions
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people make terrible decisions
| 0 |
Vaccines manufacturers are not forthcoming with information and people can make their own decisions
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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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8828822_204_AE861G0AY5RGT
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athletics is far less important than research or education.
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athletics is far more important than research or education.
| 0 |
If they didn't have to spend money on competitive sports it could be spent on research and education.
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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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13237789_79_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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voters don't learn about the constitution at school
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voters can learn about the constitution at school
| 0 |
Voters should be educated.
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Voting should not be a constitutional right
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Should Voting Be a Constitutional Right?
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Should a constitutional amendment guarantee the right to vote, to fend off efforts that inhibit and restrict voting?
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9971187_252_A1J0GU26323WVA
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the women competing in the pageants are perceived as being perfect
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the women competing in the pageants are never perceived as being perfect
| 1 |
Pageantry and many other activities are ways for girls to build confidence and community through experiences.
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Miss America is good for women
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There She Is, Miss America
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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?
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9953448_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the chef might put more salt than the people want
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the chef might put less salt than the people want
| 1 |
Some people will not agree with the chefs level of saltiness.
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Salt should have a place at the table
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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.
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9308278_66_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people need jobs
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people need to start getting better jobs
| 0 |
Tipping is important, especially in small towns where there are few career options.
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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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2699263_158_AE861G0AY5RGT
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critical analysis and writing skills are not important in corporate America
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ritical analysis and writing skills are important in corporate America
| 1 |
Studying literature develops critical analysis and writing skills.
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Colleges need humanities programs
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Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
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6949832_322_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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being allied with Israel is important to most American people
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being allied with Israel is not important to most American people
| 1 |
American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast.
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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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5450307_708_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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they help society more than they help the students
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they help society by helping 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
|
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
|
Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
|
8831916_221_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the other activities need more funding
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the other activities don't need more funding
| 0 |
Money from discontinued sports funds other activities.
|
Drop sports program in undergraduate schools
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Dropping the Ball
|
Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
|
12018473_444_AB98SGS280TY5
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Teachers are all given job security
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Teachers needs job security just like everyone else.
| 0 |
Teachers should answer to school boards and parents associations rather than themselves.
|
Tenure protects bad teachers
|
Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?
|
Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
|
2657396_121_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
the price is out of reach for most Americans
|
the price is not out of reach for most Americans
| 1 |
Most shoppers, commuters and soccer moms will find the electric sedan practical. Can be fashionably stylish too.
|
Electric cars will succeed
|
Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed?
|
Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise?
|
11411383_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
unvaccinated children endanger the other children they encounter and infringe on the rights of other parents to keep their children safe
|
unvaccinated children don't endanger the other children they encounter and do not infringe on the rights of other parents to keep their children safe
| 1 |
Parents muse be able to choose what is best for their children and family.
|
Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children
|
Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
|
Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
|
5477405_262_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
home-schoolers can meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled students
|
no home-schoolers can meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled students
| 0 |
It is right for home-schoolers to play for high school sports teams if they meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled kids.
|
Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
|
Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
|
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?
|
4838707_119_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
not all countries are democratic
|
many countries are democratic
| 1 |
Mandatory voting in not democratic.
|
Voting should not be mandatory
|
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
|
Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
|
9974255_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D
|
cattle calls are helpful to women
|
cattle calls are harmful to women
| 1 |
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?
|
3122635_27_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
there are not too many people on the paths now
|
there are too many people on the paths now
| 0 |
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?
|
9841537_340_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
Syria is a very real threat to the United States and a preemptive attack would be a form of self defense
|
Syria is a not a threat to the United States and a preemptive attack would be a form of illegal war
| 1 |
It is illegal to attack a country except in self-defense.
|
US should not attack Syria
|
Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
|
Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
|
13678921_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
a course of action being smart and understandable makes it the most responsible one
|
a course of action being smart and understandable still does not make it the most responsible one
| 0 |
Today's world provides young people with the ability to delay the rituals of adult life by providing an environment that gives them time to understand actions and consequences. Young people are smart for taking advantage of these current circumstances.
|
Young people are being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life
|
Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?
|
Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
|
11403407_198_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
the selfish choice is to use the vaccine
|
the selfish choice is to refuse the vaccine
| 1 |
If vaccinations are not mandatory then those making selfish choices will cause others to be harmed.
|
Vaccination should be mandatory for all children
|
Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
|
Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
|
11967782_85_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
California should have been first
|
California did not need to be first
| 1 |
Pot has been the number one cash crop in California for over 20 years - it benefits everyone via regulation, taxation, education, savings in enforcement and incarceration costs.
|
Colorado didn't go too far with pot
|
Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot?
|
Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach?
|
6207424_320_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
dual citizens shouldn't be able to choose their loyalty
|
dual citizens can choose their loyalty
| 0 |
Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes.
|
Dual citizenship should not 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.
|
4373275_395_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
there won't be a decrease of farms so that there are enough American citizens to work on them
|
there will be a decrease of farms until there are enough American citizens to work on them
| 0 |
There aren't enough American citizens willing to work on farms.
|
Farms couldn't 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?
|
7528422_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
FEMA has succeeded at the time of disaster
|
FEMA has failed at the time of disaster
| 0 |
Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.
|
We need FEMA
|
Do We Really Need FEMA?
|
Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
|
6022867_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
|
most people don't ever even properly think about diet, and adding restrictions forces them to do so
|
most people properly think about diet, and adding restrictions would not force them to do so
| 1 |
Diet is particular to the individual, each person needs to decide what works best for them.
|
Veganism is not good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
6539424_471_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
children should be coddled all the time
|
children shouldn't be coddled all the time
| 0 |
If you do not vacation with children, it could lead them to believe that they are not loved by their parents.
|
Parents should make vacation with kids
|
Are Family Vacations Worth It?
|
Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
|
6896712_291_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
they can't earn it by creating more jobs with the money
|
they can earn it by creating more jobs with the money
| 0 |
Corporations and the rich should have to earn their lower tax rate.
|
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?
|
12418818_389_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
that architecture does not fit in with the traditional style
|
that architecture fits in with the traditional style
| 1 |
If you don't judge by personal taste, New York has amazing architecture.
|
'Starchitects' are not ruining cities
|
Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?
|
Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
|
5475504_203_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
their parents do not allow them to attend public school for a specific reason, this reason wouldn't still be present in the athletic programs
|
their parents do not allow them to attend public school for a reason, this reason would still be present in the athletic programs
| 0 |
If they play for high school team maybe they can overcome the prejudice of being home schooled.
|
Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
|
Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
|
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?
|
7952992_715_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
|
books are now avaliable to all smart devices
|
books available to all smart devices don't feel the same as printed books
| 1 |
Libraries provide access to books to minority children.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
4368020_366_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
those there aren't American workers wanted to work on a farm
|
there are American workers wanted to work on a farm
| 1 |
Farmer's should pay viable wages to American workers despite the higher prices that would result, America's history shows they will do the work.
|
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?
|
5447530_595_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
the best way for them to get that wage is not to earn it by paying their dues as an intern
|
the best way for them to get that wage is to earn it by paying their dues as an intern
| 0 |
College students deserve a wage, even if they are unskilled.
|
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?
|
2699780_104_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
globalization is providing domestic jobs
|
globalization is killing domestic jobs
| 0 |
Language programs assist in communication between international companies.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
2852843_141_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
they exist in a bubble and have not faced the same trials as an average modern couple
|
they do not exist in a bubble and have faced the same trials as an average modern couple
| 1 |
Kate and William appear to have a normal, modern relationship that does not seem to be threatened by outsiders.
|
Royal Couple could be a modern family
|
Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family?
|
The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife.
|
4373275_172_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
there is no class of Americans who've demonstrated they're okay with long hours and bad conditions
|
there are a class of Americans who've already demonstrated they're okay with long hours and bad conditions
| 0 |
Farms depend on having a supply of unskilled workers who will work seasonal jobs with long hours and bad conditions without advancement opportunities.
|
Farms couldn't 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?
|
6022328_510_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
omnivores eat a lot of vegetables
|
omnivores eat a lot of meat
| 1 |
All evidence supports that humans are omnivores.
|
Veganism is not good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
8832426_496_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
college's purpose isn't to train athletes
|
college sports train athletes
| 0 |
Intramural and interscholastic have a place but not college sports which just train athletes for professional teams.
|
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?
|
3282588_59_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
some people who are abused grow up to become great people
|
few who are abused grow up to become great people
| 1 |
Some of these practices are nothing short of child abuse, plain and simple.
|
Extreme parenting is counterproductive
|
Is Extreme Parenting Effective?
|
Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
|
2699780_104_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
all international companies should just speak English
|
all international companies should just speak several languages
| 1 |
Language programs assist in communication between international companies.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
11965482_699_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
any negative impact on society when it comes to drugs is not too much
|
any negative impact on society when it comes to drugs is too much
| 0 |
Colorado legalizing marijuana had little impact on society.
|
Colorado didn't go too far with pot
|
Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot?
|
Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach?
|
10944255_438_A3C9GGDXBZW62D
|
small banks are the ones regulating the government
|
big banks are the ones regulating the government
| 1 |
The government is regulated by banks and corporations instead of governments actually regulating banks.
|
Big banks are out of control
|
Are Big Banks Out of Control?
|
Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly?
|
6019509_344_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
vitamins require high protein diets for digestion
|
vitamins don't require high protein diets for digestion
| 1 |
Vegan diets are rich in vitamins.
|
Veganism is good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
5645380_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
we can make a college for garbage men
|
we can't make a college for garbage men
| 1 |
Not everyone can be a scientist or a doctor and I am tired of advising these below average and unrealistic students.
|
College not free for everyone
|
Should College Be for Everyone?
|
Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
|
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