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5613711_180_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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they did in the past
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they never did in the past
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People are not using their intelligence to the best of his or her ability anymore.
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People are getting dumber
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Are People Getting Dumber?
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Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
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2699822_167_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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humanities programs teach languages
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humanities programs do not teach languages
| 0 |
Colleges need to ensure that opportunity to acquire language remains part of higher 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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3651071_117_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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students are less comfortable because of these problems
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students are more comfortable despite these problems
| 0 |
Often there are technical problems in online education platforms.
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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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5612224_338_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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there have not always been people who lack common sense in society.
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there have always been people who lack common sense in society.
| 0 |
People today lack common sense that cannot be taught.
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People are getting dumber
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Are People Getting Dumber?
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Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
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4063299_234_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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school librarians don't work with the same people that public ones do
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school librarians and public librarians work similarly with all people
| 1 |
Public librarians can be important to people's lives.
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School librarians are not 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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7968413_132_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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it may create possibilities for other moments
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it doesn't create possibilities for other moments
| 1 |
Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment.
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Social media ruin romance
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Has Facebook Ruined Love?
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Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
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2699541_170_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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wasting tax payer money is not an American tradition
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wasting tax payer money is an American tradition
| 0 |
Humanities programs are a waste of taxpayer money with no result.
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Colleges do not 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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10228010_216_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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taxes and revenue generated from casinos could go towards education
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taxes and revenue generated from casinos wouldn't go towards education
| 1 |
Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos
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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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9043990_308_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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they really don't count in the equation
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they count in the equation
| 1 |
High school players are often short, and would not want the rim raised.
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Rim should not be raised
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Raise the Rim?
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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?
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5446557_184_AE861G0AY5RGT
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unpaid interns are not able to live rent free
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unpaid interns are able to live rent free
| 0 |
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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7644790_273_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they don't bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as not offer strong military backing if needed
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they bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as offer strong military backing if needed
| 0 |
If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life.
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Germany should abandon the Euro
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Should Germany Abandon the Euro?
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The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
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5360372_635_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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parents are in charge of their children's learning
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parents are not in charge of their children's learning at school
| 1 |
Parents can choose what their kids learn at home.
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Parents should not control what kids learn at school
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Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?
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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?
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11900472_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the current information is not useful we need a new way to judge colleges
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the current information is not useful
| 1 |
The type of information reviewed is not useful enough.
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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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12412641_198_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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small cities have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists
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small cities do not have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists
| 0 |
A small city with architectural treasures can become an international destination for architecture aficionados.
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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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2700850_116_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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critical thinking rarely leads to students protesting
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critical thinking leads to students protesting
| 0 |
Students need to think critically and outside of conventional ideas.
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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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8828991_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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these things can be taught through academic things
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these things can't be taught through academic things
| 1 |
Sports programs teach competition and the will to succeed.
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Do not 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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9853997_193_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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colleges do not need diversity in addition to community
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colleges need diversity in addition to community
| 0 |
There is a community made in the dorms.
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Students should live on 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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6104729_65_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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hidden fees can be asked about
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hidden fees aren't revealed
| 1 |
Accounts should not be listed as free, when they include hidden fees.
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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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7948914_704_AE861G0AY5RGT
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not everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access
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everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access
| 0 |
Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it.
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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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9308914_360_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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people should still incentivize their server
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people shouldn't still incentivize their server
| 1 |
Wait staff should be taken care of by the restauranteur.
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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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11408162_344_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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children can make personal choices for themselves under the law
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children can't make personal choices for themselves under the law
| 0 |
Vaccination should remain a personal choice.
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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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2264065_190_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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the competition takes the focus away from the quality of the education
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the competition doesn't take the focus away from the quality of the education
| 1 |
TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for.
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TFA has raised the status of public 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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4367042_282_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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they would not be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold
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they would be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold
| 1 |
People would be willing to pay more money for produce picked by US citizens.
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Farms could survive without illegal labor
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Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?
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If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
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3638806_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people won't keep the best interest in mind
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people will keep the best interest in mind
| 0 |
The people who want privatization do not have the cities and states best interests in mind.
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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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4070387_142_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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librarians have no expertise in helping students navigate the internet
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librarians have vast expertise in helping students navigate the internet
| 1 |
The internet is full of things which can fool impressionable students, some learn easily, while other will be fooled.
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School librarians are not 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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7951380_271_AHQ90UG2T3KNB
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there aren't many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.
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there are many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.
| 0 |
When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.
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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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5477731_899_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they do not lack a path to learn team building
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they lack a path to learn team building
| 0 |
Home schoolers are not part of the community.
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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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11963803_459_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this won't open the door to people going on to harder drugs
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this opens the door to people getting high and out of control and then going on to harder drugs
| 0 |
Most marijuana users aren't influenced by the ruling.
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Colorado didn't go too far with pot
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Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot?
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Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach?
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12538582_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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people eventually get over this frustration
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people never get over this frustration
| 1 |
High tech devices only cause frustration.
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3-D printing will not 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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9831959_439_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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what is going on in Syria is US's business
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what is going on in Syria isn't US's business
| 1 |
Americans should mind their own business.
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US should not attack Syria
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Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
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Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
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6207424_320_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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one needs to have a true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced
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one doesn't need to have true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced
| 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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4426679_112_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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research is not used in very many fields of work so it is not an important skill for the majority of the populace
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research is used in many fields of work so it is an important skill for the majority of the populace
| 1 |
Students must thoroughly process information to apply it towards their paper.
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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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9043593_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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most players in the NBA are not able to dunk
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most players in the NBA are able to dunk
| 1 |
The slam dunk has lessened the attraction of watching an NBA game.
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Rim should be raised
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Raise the Rim?
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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?
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12724989_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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the lack of popularity of the leagues does not threaten to make them extinct
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the lack of popularity of the leagues threaten to make them extinct
| 0 |
No one benefits from sports leagues.
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Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status
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Tax Break for Sports
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Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status?
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7952064_230_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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coffee shops do not provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read
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coffee shops provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read
| 0 |
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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6210543_90_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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you should be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it
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you shouldn't be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it
| 0 |
America has more opportunity, but people are still loyal to their homes.
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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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3639142_81_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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we can't replace the managers
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we can at least replace the lazy workers
| 0 |
Privatization is not a cure for incompetent managers.
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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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12536410_355_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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some innovations are lost amongst others
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some innovations stand out amongst others
| 1 |
3D printing allows for many innovations.
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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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6953351_131_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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we would rather they use those weapons on us
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we would rather they not use those weapons on us
| 0 |
As a nation, it is well known that Israel has a stockpile of nuclear weapons that they should be forced to give up.
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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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2341049_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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Senoi Indians are a backwater culture
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Senoi Indians are a trustworthy culture
| 1 |
Senoi Indians believe that our dream state is the other side of our wakeful state, and is of equal importance.
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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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4062498_730_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the library is not used in modern times due to the proliferation of internet access on phones
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the library is still used in modern times even with the proliferation of internet access on phones
| 1 |
A librarian can lead the school in information resource management and use.
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School librarians are not 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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10228010_74_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the financial benefit of the community does not out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind
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the financial benefit of the community out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind
| 0 |
Casinos bring uncalculated social costs.
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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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7237604_435_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they save the lives of military personnel so they don't have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation
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they don't save the lives of military personnel so they have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation
| 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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3235492_212_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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her grades went up
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her grades went up she has been picked on at school
| 0 |
My daughter was simply lazy and not doing work, by cracking down I was able to get her to improve her grades.
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Extreme parenting leads to greater success
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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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11404235_186_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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many need to be vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity
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one does not need vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity
| 0 |
Herd immunity protects against those that cannot be vaccinated.
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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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4441037_436_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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it takes critical thinking to write a paper
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it takes too much thinking to write a paper
| 0 |
A well written paper takes critical thinking skills.
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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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8828991_581_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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discipline and purpose are important for undergraduates
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discipline and purpose are unimportant for undergraduates
| 0 |
Sports teach discipline and purpose.
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Do not 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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8828991_217_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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sports cannot be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently
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sports can be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently
| 0 |
Highly competitive sports helps you learn to compete in the business world. Far more than those who have never been part of competitive sports can understand.
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Do not 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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5358339_27_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC
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a parent - child relationship should take precedence over the school - child relationship
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a parent - child relationship should not take precedence over the school - child relationship
| 1 |
The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same.
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Parents should not control what kids learn at school
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Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?
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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?
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5615055_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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it's smart to not waste a bunch of time being informed
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it's smart to spend a bunch of time being informed
| 1 |
We are less informed and aren't motivated to be informed.
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People are getting dumber
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Are People Getting Dumber?
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Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
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12017128_84_AGRKG3YT3KMD8
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both good and bad teachers are protected with tenure
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good teachers are protected with tenure
| 1 |
Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over.
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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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3647761_443_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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peers are not a source of distractions
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peers are often a source of distractions
| 0 |
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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7957857_806_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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more community programs are popping up to allow poor families access to these materials
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more community programs are needed for families
| 1 |
Libraries give a chance for poorer families to get information and reading material.
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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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9950813_192_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people might want the food saltier than their bodies can handle
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people might want the food saltier
| 1 |
People experience food differently and an chef should not have the right to determine how much salt to put on something.
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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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7950152_31_AHQ90UG2T3KNB
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playgrounds can't be safe havens for children.
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Playgrounds can be safe havens for children.
| 0 |
Libraries can be safe havens for 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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9950119_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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to accommodate one's individual tastes, they shouldn't have to seasonings when they go out to dine
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to accommodate one's individual tastes, they should bring their own preferred seasonings when they go out to dine
| 0 |
Each person is unique and has their own specific tastes, it should be their personal decision.
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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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7951527_444_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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the meeting point can't really be done somewhere else
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the meeting point can be done somewhere else
| 0 |
A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.
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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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9829888_207_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the US is not overdue for a Middle East intervention going right
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the US is overdue for a Middle East intervention going right
| 0 |
Our military interventions in the Middle East always have bad outcomes for us.
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US should not attack Syria
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Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
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Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
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10527395_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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it is almost never carried out properly
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it is almost always carried out properly
| 1 |
Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly.
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Nuclear power is the answer to climate change
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Is Nuclear Power the Answer?
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A group of climate scientists want environmentalists to see nuclear power as a way to combat climate change. Are they on to something?
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9944695_431_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food
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while the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food but rarely has time to
| 1 |
Many foods, like poultry or popcorn, require salt for optimal taste.
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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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3651071_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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there is little to learn from technical troubles
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there is a lot to learn from technical troubles
| 0 |
A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles.
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Online classes are not the best way to teach
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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?
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4062443_409_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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librarians can't be replaced with technologies
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librarians can be replaced with technologies
| 0 |
The costs to replace school librarians with technology is prohibitive.
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School librarians are not expendable
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Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
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11970354_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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not all adults are good minded people
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most adults are good minded people
| 1 |
Adults should be able to make their own choices.
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Colorado didn't go too far with pot
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Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot?
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Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach?
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6066271_10_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is still inherently dangerous regardless of the legal status
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safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is not dangerous regardless of the legal status
| 1 |
Workers in legal brothels are safe and there by choice where violence and abuse are minimized.
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Prostitution is safer when it's legal
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Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?
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Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
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12536410_143_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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3-D printing is not a major innovation
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3-D printing is a major innovation
| 1 |
Economic growth needs innovation.
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3-D printing will change the world
|
Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
|
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.
|
11894913_488_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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better than nothing is a great idea for public policy
|
better than nothing is not really a great idea for public policy
| 0 |
A ratings solution, while messy, would be better than nothing.
|
Government should grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
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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8828406_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D
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academics are not falling behind
|
academics are falling behind
| 0 |
School sports have a place as long as academics come first.
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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?
|
10527395_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
there have been no instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades
|
there have been numerous instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades
| 0 |
Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly.
|
Nuclear power is the answer to climate change
|
Is Nuclear Power the Answer?
|
A group of climate scientists want environmentalists to see nuclear power as a way to combat climate change. Are they on to something?
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4969447_260_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
even small weight gain can cost you money
|
any weight gain could cost you money
| 1 |
Rates should not be increased on a sliding scale based on weight, as even a small weight gain could cost you.
|
Legislation should protect obese
|
Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
|
Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
|
7327906_793_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
getting things out of a film is a luxury and not something that is truly needed
|
getting things out of a film is something that is truly needed
| 1 |
Professional critics shed light to things that would otherwise be missed, make people question things, and think harder about things.
|
We need professional critics
|
Do We Need Professional Critics?
|
Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
|
11891193_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
some schools will lose all their funding
|
schools won't lose all their funding
| 1 |
Educators should be held accountable in exchange for the federal dollars they receive.
|
Government should grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
|
13068403_151_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
it makes the US look like one bad mamma
|
it makes the US look like one caring mamma
| 1 |
Sanctions against Cuba are examples of imperialist policies by country with a bad human rights record.
|
The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba
|
Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba
|
Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
|
13316560_357_A2JKETV64OU7DY
|
doing it themselves is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework.
|
helping them is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework.
| 1 |
It can alert them to early signs of learning problems or personal issues they may have.
|
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?
|
5395087_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
it can only be built below ground
|
it can be built above ground
| 1 |
High speed rail would be helpful to the environment and citizens as long as it is built above ground.
|
California needs high-speed rail
|
Does California Need High-Speed Rail?
|
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.
|
7385804_218_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
they are relevant in one particular field but also have knowledge in other things
|
they are only relevant in one particular field and don't have knowledge in anything else
| 0 |
Professionals critics are specifically trained their fields.
|
We need professional critics
|
Do We Need Professional Critics?
|
Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
|
9841537_25_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
we do not need to really make things bad for them
|
we need to really make things bad for them
| 0 |
An attack on Syria would worsen things.
|
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?
|
5612405_265_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
they are no different from the Romans watching gladiators
|
they are no better than the Romans watching gladiators
| 1 |
People tend to watch pointless entertainment.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
7230457_951_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians anyway, and at least drone attacks are safer for American soldiers
|
the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians, and drone attacks are not safer for American soldiers
| 1 |
Government usage of drone's will inevitably lead to using drone's on citizens.
|
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?
|
4371398_686_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
these machines cost is equvilant to illegal labor
|
these machines cost over 100 times as much as illegal labor
| 0 |
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?
|
4839122_716_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
a lack of education should exclude a person from being a citizen and remove their right to decide how they want this country to look
|
a lack of education doesn't exclude a person from being a citizen or their right to decide how they want this country to look
| 0 |
Politicians are criticized for pandering to unintelligent voters, so it makes no sense to demand that a larger number of such people be forced to vote.
|
Voting should not be mandatory
|
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
|
Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
|
2880029_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
traditionally run farms are a drain on our natural resources
|
traditionally run farms help sustain our natural resources
| 1 |
Farm subsidies hurt the traditionally run farms.
|
Farm subsidies do not protect national security
|
Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security?
|
Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed?
|
6890090_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
we require people pay taxes on capital gains
|
we don't require people actually pay taxes on capital gains
| 0 |
Stopping taxing capital gains won't cause growth.
|
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?
|
11893023_269_A3GNQDFPZALU92
|
it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a positive one, so
|
it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a negative one, so
| 1 |
Government grading colleges is an overreach of powers.
|
Government should not grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
|
8390305_345_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
we should worry about children falling behind
|
we shouldn't worry about children falling behind
| 0 |
These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.
|
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?
|
11653691_291_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
that attack did not lead to treaties to resolve issues
|
that attack lead to treaties to resolve issues
| 0 |
Jorday, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon attacked Israel in 1948.
|
Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace
|
Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?
|
Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
|
6897586_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
income from capital gains is taxed like everything else
|
income wouldn't get taxed more than once
| 0 |
All income should be taxed the same, regardless of how it was obtained.
|
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?
|
10344127_538_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
the recording process will never be done correctly
|
the recording process can be made to be done correctly
| 1 |
There will always be a recording if the process is done correctly.
|
Police officers should be required to wear cameras
|
If Police Encounters Were Filmed
|
Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public?
|
11896947_661_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
their achievements and success can be measured
|
their achievements and success can't be measured
| 1 |
Student learning can't be measured.
|
Government should not grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
|
9045292_110_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
most players are not much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it as impressive a feat as ever
|
most players are much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it less of a feat than it once was
| 0 |
It would be an awkward shot for those who are average height and not in the NBA.
|
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?
|
7951790_153_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
people sometimes can't get that stuff even if they are very poor
|
people can get that stuff unless they are very poor
| 0 |
Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
4062079_356_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
students need to practice self-directed learning
|
students need to be taught this valuable skill
| 1 |
Librarians are usually the only professionals able to teach students to recognize credible sources of information.
|
School librarians are not expendable
|
Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
|
12012725_373_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
not many teachers are fired
|
not many bad teachers are fired
| 1 |
Because of tenure, only a very small number of teachers are fired for cause.
|
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?
|
6893308_37_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
we were a very successful country when we taxed capitol gains
|
we were a very successful country when we didn't tax capitol gains
| 0 |
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?
|
11448878_687_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
suffering of an individual, while unfair, does not overshadow a threat to the public
|
suffering of an individual, is unfair, and overshadows a threat to the public
| 1 |
It is unfair for families affected by vaccine injuries to say that their suffering is for the greater good.
|
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?
|
11403606_72_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
a free society has such risks
|
a free society does not need such risks
| 1 |
Unvaccinated children places others at risk.
|
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?
|
13081146_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
they refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request
|
they won't refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request
| 1 |
Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal.
|
Nations should recognize a Palestinian state
|
Recognizing a Palestinian State
|
Should nations recognize a Palestinian state?
|
2701458_582_A138BU1VWM2RKN
|
free online language courses are often substandard
|
free online language courses are not substandard
| 1 |
The internet provides this kind of information for free.
|
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?
|
11891604_674_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
it is impossible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail
|
it is possible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail
| 1 |
Government grading colleges would serve taxpayers, who expect high results from colleges.
|
Government should grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
|
3231965_291_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
rebellion is not the source of bold thinking
|
rebellion is the source of bold thinking
| 0 |
It usually leads to rebellion.
|
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?
|
6212507_226_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
It's impossible for anyone to have more than one culture.
|
It's possible for everyone to have more than one culture.
| 1 |
A person should be part of a country he/she shares a culture.
|
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.
|
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