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2701458_582_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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not everyone that's not in college would have this information
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everyone that's not in college would have this information
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The internet provides this kind of information for free.
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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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2699604_696_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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humanities programs are an experience people can't get other places
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humanities programs are just an experience people can get other places
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This would be a major loss to society as a whole, and people would miss out on an amazing experience.
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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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8835812_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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students can learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere
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students can't learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere
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Sports programs teach important things like leadership, discipline, and teamwork.
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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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13652278_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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more terrorism means more danger and death
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more terrorism means better news stories
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Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil.
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We need the C.I.A.
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Do We Need the C.I.A.?
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Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
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6812570_454_AE861G0AY5RGT
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if doping is allowed in sports all players would have the same opportunities and there would be no advantages
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if doping is allowed in sports all players would not have the same opportunities and there would be unfair advantages
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Doping gives an unfair advantage to certain players which bothers me,
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Doping should not be allowed
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Should Doping Be Allowed?
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It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
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11894812_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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those are preforming well for the most part
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those are not preforming well for the most part
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Public schools before college should be the main focus of the government.
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Government should not grade colleges
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Should the Government Grade Colleges?
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Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
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6861302_449_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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we don't want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology
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we want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology
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If doping were allowed, the Olympics would become about which countries can afford the best technology rather than the spirit of the sport itself.
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Doping should not be allowed
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Should Doping Be Allowed?
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It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
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6103367_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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making money is ok in capitalist societies
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making money is not okay in capitalist societies
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The government getting rid of usury laws allowed banks to charge high 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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6003165_166_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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the information is already out there and we just need to eliminate the harmful marketing
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the information that is already out there is getting drowned out by the harmful marketing
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We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex.
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We 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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9952772_729_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own, but since they don't
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Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own
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Salt makes food taste better.
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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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12631076_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they have enough power to create such a huge terrorist group they could also curb it
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they had enough power to create such a huge terrorist group but they can't curb it now
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Assad has helped ISIS rise.
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The U.S. should not 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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12631449_628_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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other countries are already fighting ISIS
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other countries are already fighting ISIS and could provide great help
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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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9859903_582_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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students have so much more study time when living alone
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students have so much more study time when living communally
| 0 |
Large group housing is available elsewhere where students can find a unique experience.
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Students should live off campus
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Should Students Live on Campus or Off?
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Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"?
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9853997_193_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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dorm communities are inclusive and fosters acceptance
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dorm communities are exclusive and fosters prejudice
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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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5613090_326_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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information is not readily available online and people often do not do their own research on topics to educate themselves
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information is readily available online and people often do their own research on topics to educate themselves
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Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to.
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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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6040313_62_AE861G0AY5RGT
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when prostitution is legal it lowers the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition
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when prostitution is legal it only raises the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition
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Legal prostitution will lead to a reduction in STD's and make sex slavery more difficult it has been shown that legality does not stop the sex industry from existing.
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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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4367468_215_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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consumers are already unwilling to pay the price for produce and most American workers are unwilling to do that sort of hard labor
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consumers are already willing to pay the price for produce and most American workers are willing to do that sort of hard labor
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It would cause an increase in price on farmed goods, but it will be minimal.
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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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11163402_167_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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immigrants really don't want to be identified
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immigrants need to be identified
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Legal identification would help police identify people.
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All immigrants should get ID cards
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Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards?
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Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally?
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2263627_87_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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TFA has been publicized, while the work of individual teachers has not
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TFA has been publicized, while the work of individuals have not
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The hard-working great classroom teacher is not rewarded under TFA system.
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TFA has not raised the status of teachers
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Teaching: The Passion and the Profession
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Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
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6102751_110_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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People must take vitamins for their nutrients
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People can take vitamins for their nutrients
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Vegan diets do not supply enough nutrients.
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Veganism is not good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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11965227_391_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the regulated marketplace allows a gateway drug to flourish
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the regulated marketplace doesn't allow a gateway drug to flourish
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A regulated market has replaced an unregulated and dangerous black market.
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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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7093361_751_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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those farms don't treat their organic foods better
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those farms treat their organic foods better
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All foods come from the same farms.
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Organic food is not 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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13038883_345_A1Z6F664MYBMVI
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The current leader is still not capable of having diplomatic relations
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The current leader is capable of having diplomatic relations
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The embargo belongs in the history books.
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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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7951380_271_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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schools should be open year round
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schools aren't open year round
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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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13725505_126_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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young people don't have to pay their own way
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young people have to pay their own way
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Young people delaying adulthood are a drain on their parents.
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Young people are being irresponsible by delaying the rituals of adult life
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Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?
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Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
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7097300_432_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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people with these chemicals still live to a pretty good age anyway
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people with these chemicals do not live to a pretty good age
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Continuing to eat chemically manipulated foods is bad for the human body, which struggles to eliminate these foreign substances.
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Organic food is worth the expense
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Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
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A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
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3124932_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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the lanes are safe
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the lanes aren't safe
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Many people ride bikes to work.
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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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12015274_343_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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tenure by its nature protects the bad
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tenure by its nature protects the good and the bad in the belief in the greater good
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Many of them lost interest in teaching long ago and only continue for the retirement.
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Tenure protects bad teachers
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Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?
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Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
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13657334_547_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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proxy wars and destabilizing governments are in the US's best interests
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proxy wars and destabilizing governments aren't in the US's best interests
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The CIA is only good for destabilizing governments and fighting proxy wars.
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We don't need the C.I.A.
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Do We Need the C.I.A.?
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Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
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6017135_226_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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it is entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy
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it is not entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy
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Soy is not good for babies according to The Weston A Price Foundation website.
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Veganism is not good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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5356141_153_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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society is full of stupid people
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we don't want a society of stupid people
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Avoiding intellectual conflict creates stupid people who will not compromise for society.
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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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3235190_166_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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Society needs more contributions from humanity
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Society does not need any more contributions from humanity
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While the children might be well trained, they are effectively robots who lack humanity when contributing to society.
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Extreme parenting is counterproductive
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Is Extreme Parenting Effective?
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Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
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6022328_10_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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omnivores want to eat meat
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omnivores want to eat vegetables
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Humans are naturally omnivorous, as dictated by our physiological needs, and veganism is a health risk.
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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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7948878_96_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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books cannot always be found for free online and love of reading does not always begin with young children through their parents then their teachers
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books can be found for free online and love of reading begins with young children through their parents then their teachers
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Libraries are essential for books and reading.
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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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3649706_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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you can't skype or chat online for a good source of human interaction
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you can skype or chat online for human interaction
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In-person human interaction and the development of social skills are essential to the education process.
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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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9953236_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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Americans do not exercise
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Americans exercise a lot
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Salt is useful for replacing electrolytes lost through exercise.
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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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5382541_184_AE861G0AY5RGT
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there are not enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections
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there are plenty enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections
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A rail provides connections and efficiency.
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California needs high-speed rail
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Does California Need High-Speed Rail?
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Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
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6620360_299_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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modern men lack these attributes
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modern men have these attributes
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Regardless of the costume, men are still responsible and courageous.
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Modern men are manly enough
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Are Modern Men Manly Enough?
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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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12099899_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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there are already plenty of public lakes on public lands
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there aren't already enough public lakes on public lands
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Lakes are public and should be accessible.
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Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public
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Beachfront Access
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Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public?
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4370444_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the wage would go up and there would be no difference in the gains
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the wage would go up and there would be little difference in the gains
| 1 |
Farmers could pay a reasonable wage and there would be very little difference in the price or fruits and vegetables.
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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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12534617_179_A2G30CUMM6UXG5
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the technology is not just starting out and has been fully utilized
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the technology is just starting out and hasn't been fully utilized
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3-d printing is slow and inflexible with materials used.
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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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8831613_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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spending money is the best way to show students we care
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spending money is not the best way to show students we care
| 1 |
Sports programs are too expensive.
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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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6898911_142_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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most income is tax-free
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income is not tax-free
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Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as other income.
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Do not stop taxing capital gains
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Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
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Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
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9182493_709_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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this practice is acceptable in a capitalist society
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this practice is not acceptable in a capitalist society
| 1 |
Patenting genes inhibits innovations and blocks medical care.
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Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes
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Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?
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Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
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11163402_404_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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ID cards can be forged
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ID cards cannot be forged
| 1 |
Undocumented people would no longer remain anonymous to the government.
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All immigrants should get ID cards
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Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards?
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Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally?
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3649694_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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human educators are failing
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human educators are not failing
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Machines do not provide the same services as human educators.
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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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8833999_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people can find other ways to bond
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people need ways to bond
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Common experience bonds humans, and the effect is powerful when the attachment originates with our school.
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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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9944695_431_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they are salted in the bag and flavored accordingly in a healthy measure
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they are unsalted in the bag and not flavored accordingly in a healthy measure
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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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4803078_343_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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other countries in the EU won't bail out the Greek economy
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other countries in the EU will bail out the Greek economy
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Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down.
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Greece will destroy the Euro Zone
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Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone?
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The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together.
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2655159_153_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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solar panels are not affordable
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solar panels are affordable
| 1 |
Solar panels can absorb and transfer energy into a battery which will give the car enough energy to run.
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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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2655497_381_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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costs are likely to go down, as being used more leads to lower prices
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costs are not likely to go down, as being used less leads to higher prices
| 0 |
The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down.
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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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9043990_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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people often want to see small basketball players
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people don't want to see small basketball players
| 0 |
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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11968452_189_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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people pursuing recreational drugs aren't usually healthy or happy to begin with, addiction is probable and therefore
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people pursuing recreational drugs are often healthy and happy to begin with, addiction is not probable and therefore
| 1 |
Addiction is almost impossible when the subjects are happy and healthy.
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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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6037518_387_A3CPPBPJ602FG1
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Having sex with strangers shouldn't be violent
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Having sex with strangers can be violent.
| 0 |
Because prostitution has been illegal, it tends to be dominated by often violent pimps.
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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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4838707_119_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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undemocratic policies destablize the government
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democracy is not a stable form of government
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Mandatory voting in not democratic.
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Voting should not be mandatory
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Should Voting Be Mandatory?
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Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
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8840022_174_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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the money-saving is not only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, do not outweigh the advantages
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the money-saving is only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, outweigh the advantages
| 0 |
There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money.
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We should disband NATO
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Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
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With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
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11408807_126_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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it will be made clear the unvaccinated are at fault
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it won't be possible to make clear which unvaccinated are at fault
| 1 |
Anyone refusing to vaccinate children should be liable for any disease or death they cause.
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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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10340252_358_AE861G0AY5RGT
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there are never any complaints about officers
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there are always complaints about officers
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Cameras could help when there are complaints about officers.
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Police officers should be required to wear cameras
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If Police Encounters Were Filmed
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Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public?
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9556491_349_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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History is rife with royalty stepping down.
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History rarely records royalty stepping down.
| 1 |
Precedent should not be broken.
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Queen Elizabeth II should not step down
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Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?
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As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
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6949697_298_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in no way, and doesn' temper Israel's power
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that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in a way, and temper's Israel's power
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The United States' supporting Israel prevents resolutions to condemn dehumanizing activities and atrocities against Palestinians.
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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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9565783_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the people still love Elizabeth
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the people no longer love Elizabeth
| 1 |
Charles should become King at a younger age than his mother's.
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Queen Elizabeth II should step down
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Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?
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As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
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10228010_74_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they also bring in tourism and tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall
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they do not bring in tourism or tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall
| 1 |
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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5447530_752_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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college students should not have to climb the ladder one rung at a time more than everyone else
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college students should have to climb the ladder one rung at a time just like everyone else
| 0 |
Interns work as hard as regular employees.
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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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11970354_282_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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it is a reason to approve of an action that is still bad
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there exists a worse action, is not a reason to approve of an action that is still bad
| 0 |
There are much more dangerous things than smoking pot that are not illegal.
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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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3282462_247_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the government will regulate Wal-Mart
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the government will not regulate Wal-Mart
| 1 |
Wal-mart's changes do more for its image than public health; it is the government's job to look out for public health.
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Wal-Mart can't make us healthier
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Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?
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How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
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5476726_459_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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West Chester Ohio is definitely a good role model for efficiency
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West Chester Ohio is definitely not a good role model for efficiency
| 0 |
Has worked quite well in West Chester Ohio.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
|
Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
|
Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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8828991_217_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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many people need to be part of competitive sports
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many people have not been part of competitive sports
| 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?
|
6016899_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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as you eat a vegan diet your body will learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will adjust
|
as you eat a vegan diet your body will not learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will not adjust
| 1 |
Vegan diets are not enjoyable or easy to process.
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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?
|
12005807_119_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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labor shouldn't be a free market resource
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labor should be a free market resource
| 1 |
This simply is a loophole around the free market for labor.
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Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals
|
When Companies Close Doors to the Future
|
Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors?
|
5476726_459_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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it worked for the West Chester case
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the West Chester case is an exception, and all other cases have ended badly or just not worked
| 0 |
Has worked quite well in West Chester Ohio.
|
Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
|
Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
|
Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
|
11404377_158_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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infectious diseases were a natural part of life until we cured them with vaccines
|
infectious diseases are a natural part of life
| 0 |
Cases of measles, mumps and other diseases are increasing.
|
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?
|
11894913_633_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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eliminating student debt would help the economy
|
eliminating student debt would hurt the economy as well as the livelihood of debt collectors
| 0 |
A government rating system could help alleviate the student debt problem.
|
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?
|
7093338_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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living longer is not a real drag
|
living longer is a real drag
| 0 |
Eating organic foods is healthier and expensive but i live longer.
|
Organic food is worth the expense
|
Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
|
A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
|
13319707_476_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people in the real world don't get individualized attention
|
people in the real world often get individualized attention
| 1 |
A parent at home can give more individual attention than can a teacher of a large class.
|
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?
|
6539424_272_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
kids cannot make fun memories without their parents
|
kids make fun memories without their parents
| 0 |
Family vacations create lifelong memories.
|
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?
|
3122593_214_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
traffic has yet to improve
|
traffic has improved
| 1 |
One can avoid and improve heavy traffic by using public transportation or biking.
|
New York's bike lanes are working
|
Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
|
Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
|
7237604_435_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
our soldiers are spared from the mental anguish of killing in person
|
our soldiers are not spared from the mental anguish of killing in person
| 1 |
Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.
|
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?
|
3171678_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
none of those accusations are provable
|
all of those accusations are provable
| 1 |
Home schooling is a scam meant to defund public schools, punish teachers' unions for supporting Democratic candidates and policies, and to keep women out of the paid labor force.
|
Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break
|
Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?
|
Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
|
5354126_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
the teaching corps have been properly trained to teach what they are assigned
|
the teaching corps has not been properly trained to teach what they are assigned
| 0 |
Teachers should teach what there assigned. Teachers have gone to school for this, it's what they do for a living.
|
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?
|
11403407_23_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
the earth is overpopulated
|
the earth is underpopulated
| 1 |
People who choose not to vaccinate their children endanger their children as well as others.
|
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?
|
10228010_216_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
education is not wanted by the masses
|
education is wanted by the masses
| 1 |
Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos
|
Casinos are too much of a gamble
|
Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble?
|
Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs?
|
7096784_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
organic food rarely contains pesticides
|
organic food often contains pesticides
| 0 |
Pesticides are just naturally bad for you.
|
Organic food is worth the expense
|
Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?
|
A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
|
6099616_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
we are stupid people and need to be led around by corporations
|
we are not stupid people who need to be led around by corporations
| 1 |
American executives are greedy and do not care about the American people.
|
Fees should be more regulated
|
Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees?
|
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?
|
9421189_473_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
you should take all the critique you can get while parenting
|
you don't have to take all the critique you can get while parenting
| 1 |
If you wait until you are older to begin parenting you will not be bothered by others critiquing your parenting style.
|
Women should delay motherhood
|
Should Women Delay Motherhood?
|
Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
|
3647761_443_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
modern technology does not allow interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom
|
modern technology allows interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom
| 0 |
A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions.
|
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?
|
6017246_652_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
there are some news reports of vegans dying off
|
there are no news reports of vegans dying off
| 0 |
Veganism is not a sound way for everyone to eat as some vegans are less healthy than their non-vegan counterparts.
|
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?
|
6892705_686_AJNQ2PBD07FKE
|
we do not need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings
|
we need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings
| 0 |
Middle class savers would be protected if they could get past interest.
|
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?
|
12100570_124_A138BU1VWM2RKN
|
disasters like hurricanes are common
|
disasters like hurricanes are very rare
| 0 |
If a hurricane destroys their beach house, they are compensated with aid, so allowing people to walk on the beach is a fair trade off.
|
Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public
|
Beachfront Access
|
Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public?
|
2699263_158_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
|
studying literature is covered in High School
|
studying literature is not covered in High School
| 1 |
Studying literature develops critical analysis and writing skills.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
13320024_249_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
children need to learn to deal with their frustrations alone
|
children shouldn't deal with their frustrations alone
| 1 |
Children need an adult to help them learn good working habits and help with their frustration.
|
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?
|
11417696_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
doctors do not know what is best for children better than their parents
|
doctors know what is best for children better than their parents
| 0 |
Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.
|
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?
|
9305668_357_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
the job is a service job
|
the job is not just a service job
| 1 |
Tips are how a service job becomes more than a service job.
|
To tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
4966919_863_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
the obese are not smart enough to find other jobs
|
the obese are smart enough to find other jobs
| 1 |
These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect.
|
Legislation should not protect obese
|
Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
|
Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
|
6816976_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
sports are a costly distraction from more important pursuits
|
sports are a distraction from less important pursuits
| 1 |
The use of performance enhancing drugs by athletes has turned off many competitors and fans.
|
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?
|
9308366_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE
|
that can be the case here
|
that isn't the case here
| 0 |
In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips.
|
Not to tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
12727262_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
government is required to pay for the country's needs
|
government isn't required to pay for all the country's needs
| 1 |
Government is already struggling to pay for basic needs.
|
Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status
|
Tax Break for Sports
|
Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status?
|
5360372_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
classes should be tailored to all kids and not just some
|
classes shouldn't be tailored to all kids
| 1 |
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?
|
7010246_188_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
there are few enough TFA teachers that their inexperience isn't detrimental to students
|
there aren't enough TFA teachers
| 1 |
TFA teachers never gain enough experience to be helpful.
|
TFA is not working
|
Is Teach for America Working?
|
Has bringing in smart, young college graduates improved the education that American children are receiving?
|
5615055_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
intelligence is inherent and immutable
|
intelligence is affected by how informed you are
| 1 |
We are less informed and aren't motivated to be informed.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
9975147_345_A138BU1VWM2RKN
|
most contestants go to college
|
most contestants don't go to college anyway
| 0 |
Miss America gives honors and education scholarships.
|
Miss America is good for women
|
There She Is, Miss America
|
In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
|
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