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7192051_342_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this milk isn't perfectly safe and healthy for people to drink
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this milk is perfectly safe and still healthy for people to drink
| 0 |
Organic food is worth the expense since cows that produce regular milk are given steroids that can inhibit the natural nutrients that are available in organic milk.
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Organic food is worth the expense
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Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
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A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
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7948878_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people cannot always use the internet in other places
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people can use the internet in other places
| 0 |
It will be sad when libraries become only access points for 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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7441792_159_AE861G0AY5RGT
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all reality shoes operate without any ethics
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all reality shoes operate with the utmost ethics
| 0 |
Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic.
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Reality shows are worse than other TV
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Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV?
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Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama?
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5518992_134_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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parents don't want these students to have social interaction
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students at home schools don't have social interaction
| 1 |
Playing with high school teams allows home-schoolers to have more social interaction.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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2654957_283_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the major car manufacturers want to switch
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the major car manufacturers do not want to switch
| 0 |
The cost efficiency of electric cars will make gasoline powered vehicles go away
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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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5612405_265_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax too much
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pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax
| 0 |
People tend to watch pointless entertainment.
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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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7237604_435_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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everyone needs to see who they are targeting
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no one wants to see who they are targeting
| 0 |
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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2876711_397_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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things haven't changed since he was around
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things have changed since he was around
| 0 |
My wise grandfather believed correctly that subsidies undermine farming.
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Farm subsidies do not protect national security
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Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security?
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Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed?
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7644790_273_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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violence and loss of life won't stimulate the European economy
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violence and loss of life will stimulate the European economy
| 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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7952064_385_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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printed pages are becoming obsolete
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printed pages aren't becoming obsolete
| 1 |
People still like reading printed pages.
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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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13068403_151_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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changes are seen
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no change is seen
| 0 |
Sanctions against Cuba are examples of imperialist policies by country with a bad human rights record.
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The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba
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Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba
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Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
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3639835_338_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the private sector will not earn more money
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the private sector will earn more money
| 0 |
The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.
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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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9306087_837_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the working people do not need any more help
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the working people need more help
| 1 |
Ending tipping would benefit working people.
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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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10226758_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people make money off of them, benefitting society
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people rarely make money off of them that benefits society
| 1 |
People who don't understand the odds are exploited with false hope of riches while communities are stripped of economic resources.
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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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7228812_179_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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collateral damage is necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver peace
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collateral damage isn't necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver destruction
| 1 |
Drones kill innocent people.
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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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13321356_0_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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that difference is easily understood by parents
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that difference is so easily blurred and disrespected
| 0 |
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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3125279_227_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the lower expense has allowed for proper upkeep
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even the lower expense hasn't allowed for proper upkeep
| 0 |
Biking is good for one's health and the environment. It is more expensive to maintain roads than bike lanes.
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New York's bike lanes are working
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Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
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Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
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13237789_21_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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being a sentient being is not enough
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being a sentient being is more than enough
| 0 |
There should be more prerequisites to voting than being alive.
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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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4970171_352_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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personal annoyance is not a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their physical condition
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personal annoyance is a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their personal condition
| 1 |
I get annoyed hearing people say that their weight is natural.
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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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12649273_121_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the good behavior will make players focus harder
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the bad behavior will make players focus harder
| 0 |
Things that limit bad behavior in sports should be supported.
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Tennis strung is not too tight
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Is Tennis Strung Too Tight?
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Some top players say fans should be allowed to be more exuberant. Maybe other changes in etiquette can be considered.
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8385486_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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a child shouldn't start learning before they are kindergarten age
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a child should start learning before they are kindergarten age
| 1 |
Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.
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Public preschool is a smart investment
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Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?
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Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
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9306087_528_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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tipping will not weed out the corrupt professionals
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tipping will weed out the corrupt professionals
| 0 |
Tipping is corrupt, you can't tip teachers, journalists, healthcare professionals.
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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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7948914_704_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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those who cannot afford access may be denied in a capitalist society
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those who cannot afford access will not be denied in a capitalist society
| 1 |
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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6953350_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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support those that don't appreciate it makes us look good
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support those that don't appreciate it makes us look bad
| 1 |
Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them.
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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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9832599_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it is effecting the US and Europe and now the US must do something to help the problem
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it is not effecting the US and Europe and the US should not do something to help the problem
| 1 |
In order to avoid becoming fully involved in their war, we should stay completely out of everything going on in Syria.
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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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9043990_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC
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many people are taller now, short players should find another sport
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many people are taller now, short players shouldn't face even more disadvantages
| 1 |
Raising the rim would further increase the advantage of taller players, not decrease it.
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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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10095919_370_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this hasn't caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket
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this has caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket
| 0 |
Obamacare has removed insurance companies' ability to refuse coverage to consumers.
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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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4425625_274_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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research papers do not require the use of digital tools
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research papers require the use of digital tools
| 1 |
Teaching students in the use of digital tools would be helpful.
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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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6042475_741_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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Some people don't like vegetables
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everyone loves vegetables
| 1 |
Vegetable intake will lead to a healthier person.
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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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6102751_193_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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protein and carbs can be obtained more easily through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet
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protein and carbs are obtained with more difficulty through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet
| 1 |
The body does not function well without protein or carbs.
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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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11892792_20_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this wouldn't give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job
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this would give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job
| 0 |
Government grading colleges will cause additional administrative costs which would be better spent on faculty.
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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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9944889_71_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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salt is not a seasoning technically
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salt is a seasoning technically
| 1 |
I should be able to season my food as I wish.
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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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7441792_159_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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almost no other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic
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almost all other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic
| 0 |
Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic.
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Reality shows are worse than other TV
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Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV?
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Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama?
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12631449_628_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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Assad is not actually fighting against ISIS
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Assad is actually fighting against ISIS
| 1 |
The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS.
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The U.S. should work with Assad to fight ISIS
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Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS?
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Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest?
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6537714_175_AE861G0AY5RGT
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life itself teaches kids to handle unexpected events and uncertainties
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life itself doesn't teach kids to handle unexpected events and uncertainties
| 1 |
Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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7057234_301_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the most dangerous roles in government are official
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the most dangerous roles in government are unofficial
| 0 |
The spouse of the candidate is not being elected and will have no official role in the administration.
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We don't need to hear from candidate's spouse
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Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse?
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What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches?
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11965227_789_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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few arrests mean officers were doing their jobs
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few arrests mean officers were not doing their jobs
| 0 |
There was a low number of arrests for marijuana.
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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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2699384_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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most people in Europe only more than one language
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most people in Europe only use one language
| 0 |
French is a language that is used all throughout Europe.
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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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6953387_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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our administration got elected running on the platform of irresponsibility
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our administration got elected running on the platform of responsibility
| 1 |
Supporting Israel is as irresponsible as China supporting North Korea.
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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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4964300_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the obese are now motivated legislation should help them like equal opportunity does for minorities
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the obese are not motivated legislation should not help them like equal opportunity does for minorities
| 1 |
Companies have a right to align themselves with healthier individuals if they so choose, which doesn't penalize obese people but instead might motivate them.
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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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5612280_615_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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even the smartest people make typographical and grammatical mistakes
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only stupid people make typographical and grammatical mistakes
| 1 |
In highly respected publications there are numerous errors.
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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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13039830_289_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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losing trade increases the value of American goods
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losing trade decreases the value of American goods
| 1 |
Before the embargo Cuba was one of our best trading partners and now we are losing lots of trade.
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The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba
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Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba
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Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
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4389032_79_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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NYC style is the best style in the world
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NYC style isn't the best style in the world
| 1 |
People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.
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Globalization has ruined street style
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Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?
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While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
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2565365_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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that reach does not benefit workers whether they think so or not
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that reach benefits workers whether they think so or not
| 0 |
The long reach of an employer's arm is legally unsupportable.
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Speech cannot be limited for public workers
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Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?
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Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
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11652915_304_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the only peace lies in genocide
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only war and turmoil lies in genocide
| 1 |
It is likely that Jewish people would be slaughtered, proof of that is what is happening between Egyptians and Muslims.
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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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4389032_79_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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trends are now harder to point out
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trends are now easier to point out
| 0 |
People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.
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Globalization has ruined street style
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Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?
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While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
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10526193_653_AE861G0AY5RGT
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a nuclear power plant is resource and not a weapon
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a nuclear power plant is a weapon and not a resource
| 1 |
Our history proves we cannot responsibly handle nuclear weapons.
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Nuclear power is not 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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6022867_778_AE861G0AY5RGT
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evidence doesn't show vegan standards meet the average persons dietary requirement
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evidence shows vegan standards more than meet the average persons dietary requirement
| 0 |
Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well for them.
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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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6209268_513_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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it is a burden on countries to provide for retirees
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it is a not a burden on countries to provide for retirees
| 1 |
With the way that retirement is heading in the US it is comforting to know that I have the option to retire in a country that will provide for me.
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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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9312264_156_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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the restaurant chooses the servers and should be responsible for paying them
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the restaurant chooses the servers and should not also be responsible for paying them
| 1 |
Diners may not be able to select the server, but they can compensate them according to their service.
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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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10226758_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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Darwinism says that the human race will suceed if we can weed out weakness
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Darwinism says that the human race will fail if we weed out weakness
| 1 |
Gambling exploits greed and human weakness.
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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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8834740_580_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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higher tuition results in more less for the college who can not add new programs and buildings
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higher tuition results in more money for the college who can add new programs and buildings
| 0 |
College sports make tuition higher.
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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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2699780_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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we have apps for our phones which can barely translate in other language when we don't speak the language
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we have apps for our phones which can translate in other language when we don't speak the language
| 0 |
Not all science and technology workers speak English.
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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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11520908_55_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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we don't have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human
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we now have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human
| 0 |
Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.
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Court stenographers are 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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5449342_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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some students can afford to work without pay
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no students can afford to work without pay
| 1 |
Only those who are well off can afford to work without pay.
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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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12536410_1025_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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industry can't change the world
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industry can change the world
| 1 |
3D printing has the power to change all industries.
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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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4581165_101_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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we don't want to go to war with China
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we could finally go to war with China
| 0 |
Selling arms to Taiwan could trigger an unwanted response from China.
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Stop selling arms to Taiwan
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Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan?
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The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences?
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8470645_137_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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movies now have mediocre writing
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movies are now able to become successful even with mediocre writing
| 0 |
movies become all about the special effects making pacing, story and character development irrelevant.
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Computer-generated imagery is ruining cinema
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Is That a Movie or Video Game?
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Is computer-generated imagery, or C.G.I., ruining the magic of cinema or enhancing it?
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6006832_105_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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This information offers the same bland choices, people need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy
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This information offers the same bland choices, people do not need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy
| 1 |
Information regarding healthy eating is readily accessible to any who care to educate themselves.
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We do not need more advice about eating well
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Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?
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Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
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9853997_193_A8GWYS9O8FUEK
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This aids in learning
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This distracts from learning
| 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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4966940_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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being obese isn't always a matter of simply needing to lose weight
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being obese is a matter of simply needing to lose weight
| 1 |
Overweight people can lose weight.
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Legislation should not protect obese
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Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
|
Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
|
10752636_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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their stability excuses the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy
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their stability does not excuse the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy
| 0 |
Constitutional monarchies can be as stable and prosperous as democracies.
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Democracies should have monarchs
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Should Democracies Have Monarchs?
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Thailand's king was once seen as a steadying hand in the nation's rocky politics. But does that kind of intervention help or hinder?
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5490554_85_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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kids can play sports at home or in private leagues
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kids cannot always play sports at home or in private leagues
| 1 |
All children should be able to participate in sports.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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5483718_477_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD
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children should be allowed to have the experience of athletics
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children shouldn't be allowed to have the experience of athletics if they haven't earned it
| 1 |
Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them.
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Home-schoolers should not 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?
|
6212698_362_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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America does not always need to come first, being the most powerful nation
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America should always come first, being the most powerful nation
| 0 |
Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them.
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Dual citizenship should be allowed
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Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
|
Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
|
7951380_271_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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it is also peacful in my living room
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it is other places aren't as peaceful
| 1 |
When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
12408877_279_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
the slippery slope idea has led to many civil rights violations
|
the slippery slope idea has not led to many civil rights violations
| 1 |
If people can get away with breaking small laws, they will be more likely to break big ones.
|
Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime
|
Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police?
|
Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods?
|
13040340_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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the embargo should be abolished
|
the embargo should be modified
| 0 |
The Cuban Embargo has been a joke for decades.
|
The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba
|
Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba
|
Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
|
6516554_690_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
children need to learn how to behave
|
children already know how to behave
| 1 |
Children need to learn self control and parents need to respect their child's autonomy.
|
Tracking kids invades privacy
|
You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?
|
When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
|
4441037_436_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
critical thinking skills are not developed well before the college years
|
critical thinking skills are mostly developed well before the college years
| 0 |
A well written paper takes critical thinking skills.
|
Research papers are a useful exercise for college students
|
Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?
|
Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
|
13557962_5_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
an independent body isn't used to conduct the lottery
|
an independent body conducts the lottery
| 0 |
Faux Lotteries are just a form of cherry picking.
|
Charter schools are cherry-picking students
|
Keeping Only the Best Behaved
|
Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
|
2655810_227_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
electricity does not only supplement gas
|
electricity can only supplement gas
| 0 |
Hybrids are common on the road today.
|
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?
|
6891432_76_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
capital gains don't count as riches
|
capital gains do count as riches
| 1 |
Rich people use society to get rich and they should be taxed on their riches.
|
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?
|
5357182_129_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
some kids are not challenged
|
some kids are too challenged
| 0 |
Parental control will lead to children being unchallenged at school.
|
Parents should not control what kids learn at school
|
Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?
|
In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
|
10338783_127_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
that is sometimes required to get a criminal off the street
|
that is sometimes tempting to get a criminal off the street
| 1 |
Police officers are occasionally untruthful or falsify evidence.
|
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?
|
7528221_507_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
FEMA has the funding, not the local communities
|
the funding should go to the local communities
| 1 |
Local communities do a better job than huge agencies like FEMA.
|
We don't need FEMA
|
Do We Really Need FEMA?
|
Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
|
6022867_778_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
veganism is preaching mandatory diets
|
veganism is not preaching mandatory diets
| 0 |
Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well 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?
|
5360372_89_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
today's children have turned out not to be dumb and obnoxious
|
today's children have turned out to be dumb and obnoxious
| 0 |
Public schools already tailor classes to children's needs without parent interference.
|
Parents should not control what kids learn at school
|
Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?
|
In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
|
13039956_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
China has not taken advantage of the US in trading
|
China has taken advantage of the US in trading
| 0 |
China is basically a dictatorship and the US does business with them.
|
The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba
|
Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba
|
Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
|
13273414_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
they are getting hardly any money, like life in Napster time
|
they are at least getting some money, unlike life in Napster time
| 0 |
Streaming services do not pay artists as much as radio does.
|
Streaming is not good for musicians
|
Is Streaming Good for Musicians?
|
As listeners begin to move from CDs and downloads to streaming, is the trend good for music and musicians?
|
3123867_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
cars do not need to learn to watch for bikes more in order to help avoid injury
|
cars clearly need to learn to watch for bikes a little more in order to help avoid injury
| 0 |
Bikers show no regard for red lights, one way streets, or for even using the lanes. Exiting a car is hazardous. Bikers use the other side of the street, then complain when doors open etc. and endanger them.
|
New York's bike lanes are not working
|
Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
|
Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
|
11404549_402_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much riskier than the individual risk of vaccine injury
|
the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much less risky than the individual risk of vaccine injury
| 1 |
Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries.
|
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?
|
11410953_108_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
the plague killed no one
|
the plague killed literally millions
| 0 |
There are thousands of people injured by vaccines, and years of studies that make me question their safety.
|
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?
|
9846734_338_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
teachers can still be excited after having training, it shows they truly love their job
|
teachers might not still be excited after having training, even if they truly love their job
| 1 |
Enthusiasm by young teachers can actually be worth more than teachers who have a negative attitude.
|
Teachers do not need to have experience
|
Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?
|
Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
|
6537714_175_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
children will have to handle things that are unexpected
|
children will never have to handle things that are unexpected
| 0 |
Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment.
|
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?
|
6814608_283_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
|
doping doesn't improve performance for adults playing for spectators
|
doping improves performance for adults playing for spectators
| 0 |
The kids playing sports for fun aren't benefiting from doping.
|
Doping should not be allowed
|
Should Doping Be Allowed?
|
It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
|
12412641_198_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
small cities are not being overrun by tourists
|
small cities are being overrun by tourists
| 0 |
A small city with architectural treasures can become an international destination for architecture aficionados.
|
'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?
|
6042475_234_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
all humans are essentially the same
|
all humans are not the same
| 0 |
Eating meat is animistic and not right for humans.
|
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?
|
5382541_98_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
the US won't build something nearly as nice due to cost
|
the US will build something nearly as nice due to American know-how
| 1 |
The vast trains in Europe, Japan and China are comfortable.
|
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.
|
2699604_345_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
the history of civilizations is essential to succeed in today's job market
|
the history of civilizations is not essential to succeed in today's job market
| 0 |
Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
8370267_677_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
hackers don't follow the rules anyway
|
white hat hackers follow the rules
| 1 |
Corporations should cover the losses of identity theft of their customer if they are hacked and should be required to inform customer right away.
|
Disclosure makes consumers safer
|
Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?
|
Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
|
10095919_605_A3GNQDFPZALU92
|
that idea in theory proved successful in practice
|
that idea in theory did not bear out successfully in practice
| 0 |
Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market.
|
Obamacare is working
|
Is Obamacare Working?
|
The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
|
7952465_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
communities have many locations that can be used as gathering places and books are available online
|
communities have few locations that can be used as gathering places and books are not always available online
| 1 |
Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
3651071_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
these problems aren't easily solved now and people aren't more aware of how to deal with technology
|
these problems are more easily solved now because people are more aware of how to deal with technology
| 0 |
A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
|
3649706_974_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
teachers can reach all their students in a class
|
teachers can't reach all their students in a class
| 0 |
Students benefit in life-enhancing ways from the connection with other human beings and teachers.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
|
7638928_211_A2G30CUMM6UXG5
|
Germany needs to focus on their own needs first
|
Germany needs to ignore their own needs first
| 1 |
Germany exiting the Euro would cause depression and nationalism in other states, resulting in chaos.
|
Germany should not abandon the Euro
|
Should Germany Abandon the Euro?
|
The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
|
4425625_19_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
the most powerful people in this country have to support their arguments
|
the most powerful people in this country don't have to support their arguments
| 0 |
Research papers encourage students to properly support their arguments.
|
Research papers are a useful exercise for college students
|
Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?
|
Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
|
5483718_477_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
the school colors are the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery
|
the school colors aren't the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery
| 0 |
Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them.
|
Home-schoolers should not 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?
|
11405532_601_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
vaccines do not prevent disease
|
vaccines prevent disease
| 1 |
Parents who do not vaccinate their children should consider what it is like to raise a child in a more disease prevalent country.
|
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?
|
6622253_637_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
modern men do not focus on the bravery
|
modern men focus on the bravery
| 1 |
A man should be inspirational and courageous and loving in a world full of hate.
|
Modern men are manly enough
|
Are Modern Men Manly Enough?
|
Are men spending too much time at the spa and the gym in lieu of grittier, manlier pursuits? And if so, is this making them less masculine?
|
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