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Older workers lack up-to-date skills
a mandatory retirement age
the blockade is necessary to prevent weapons from reaching Gaza
the blockade of gaza
Affirmative action counters the effects of a history of discrimination
the use of affirmative action
government intervention in markets would lead to a loss of freedom
the free market
The right of the Israeli people to a life in peace and security without permanent threat from rocket attacks must be guaranteed
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
there is a moral imperative not to procreate
children
A wind farm is highly reliable
wind power
Flag burning is protected by the First Amendment
burning the stars and stripes
states should have the “right to regulate the sale of video games [that are violent] in order to protect minors
the sale of violent video games to minors
wind farms will damage tourism
wind power
Introducing students to activities like bowling, walking/hiking, or Frisbee at an early age can help students develop good activity habits that will carry over into adulthood
physical education
private market factors can more efficiently deliver many goods or service than governments
the creation of private universities in the uk
religion is needed to make us behave morally
atheism
where members of minorities see that their specific needs and ambitions have been acknowledged and catered for, they will commit themselves more willingly to accepting the legitimacy of the nation
multiculturalism
A natural moral order requires the existence of God as orthodoxly conceived, so god must exist
atheism
patent and copyright laws support in fundamental and thoroughgoing ways the expansion of the range of creative human activities that can be commodified
intellectual property rights
The "hyper-commercialization of the culture is recognized and roundly detested by the citizenry
advertising
criminalizing abortion will lead to the deaths of many women through ‘back-alley abortions
partial birth abortions
Patents provide incentives for economically efficient research and development
intellectual property rights
condom use will prevent the spread of AIDS
barrier methods of contraception
Democracy and the rule of law can only be restored by abolishing multiculturalism
multiculturalism
Abstinence-only programs delay the initiation of sex
only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Centralized control of economic activities is always accompanied with political repression
the free market
free markets can solve the economy's problems automatically
the free market
exposure to graphic violence leads to desensitization to committing acts of violence in person
the sale of violent video games to minors
God is improbable
atheism
the right to self-defence requires that peaceful means are first exhausted before resorting to military force, something Israel "did not even contemplate doing
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
the competition spurred by vouchers and education tax credits increases the quality of both eligible private schools and local public schools
fund education using a voucher scheme
Programs that stress abstinence as the only acceptable behavior for unmarried teens delay the initiation of sex
only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
the IDF was forced to deal with the lowest form of terrorists
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
economists doubt that a correlation between population reduction and economic growth exists
the one-child policy of the republic of china
Headgear is not permitted in professional bouts, and boxers are generally allowed to take much more damage before a fight is halted
boxing
subsidies may distort the market
poor communities
abortion should be approved or disapproved according to each circumstance
partial birth abortions
the state can prohibit the burning of any item in public
burning the stars and stripes
monarchs are not accountable
the monarchy
Governmental redistribution of wealth improves social stability
poor communities
no rights should ever be allowed to be taken away by the government
the right to bear arms
There is no clear division between the force required to knock a person out and the force likely to kill a person
boxing
Preference policies reduce the incentives of both the preferred and non-preferred to perform at their best
the use of affirmative action
Considerable savings in defence spending from abolishing the draft are expected
national service
Motivation for affirmative action policies is to redress the effects of past discrimination
the use of affirmative action
Affirmative action encourages groups to identify themselves as disadvantaged, even if they are not
the use of affirmative action
Blasphemy has been condemned as a serious, or even the most serious, sin by the major creeds and Church theologians
blasphemy
forced schooling, regardless of whether the student is learning anything whatsoever, or if the student could more effectively learn elsewhere in different ways, is a gross violation of civil liberties
raising the school leaving age to 18
the importation curbs are in place to pressure Hamas
the blockade of gaza
diversity is valuable in itself, to preserve human historical heritage and knowledge
multiculturalism
Contraception is contrary to the good of the transmission of life
barrier methods of contraception
to improve the economy, policymakers should focus on reforms that remove impediments to work
american jobs act
Apartment blocks have technical and economic advantages in areas with high population density
high rises for housing
Hydroelectricity eliminates the flue gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion
hydroelectric dams
valuable farmland go to waste for the use of a recreational drug instead of being used to plant food crops
the growing of tobacco
The majority of parents reject the so-called "comprehensive" sex education approach
only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Monarchs rule with the intent of improving the lives of their subjects
the monarchy
wildlife has been negatively affected by the oil sands
the keystone xl pipeline
the present situation whereby Nuclear Weapon States monopolise the right to possess nuclear weapons is "highly discriminatory
all nations a right to nuclear weapons
the need for explaining life and death can be met by science and philosophy
atheism
The emphasis on group identity and group rights diminishes individual liberty for those within the minorities
multiculturalism
Social and political issues surround the issue of immigration
the right to asylum
The TRC is weighted in favour of the perpetrators of abuse
the use of truth and reconciliation commissions
the Israeli Defence Force breached laws of armed conflict by attacking indiscriminately civilians
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
Individuals interested in college football prefer a playoff system to the BCS
implement playoffs in collegiate level american football
Israel's right to self-defence is recognized
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
The naval blockade was imposed on the Gaza Strip lawfully, with Israel complying with the conditions for imposing it
the blockade of gaza
The way tower blocks are constructed would save money
high rises for housing
With increasing force advertising makes itself comfortable in the private sphere so that the voice of commerce becomes the dominant way of expression in society
advertising
Hamas attacks are violations of basic humanitarian law
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
Oil sands extraction is generally held to be more environmentally damaging than conventional crude oil
the keystone xl pipeline
the focus of China on population control helps provide a better health service for women
the one-child policy of the republic of china
Separation of older people from active roles in society benefits both society and older individuals
a mandatory retirement age
belief in a higher being is the product of fear
atheism
The major advantage of hydroelectric systems is the elimination of the cost of fuel
hydroelectric dams
the unpredictable intervals of near-zero output render windpower unsuitable as a base generating capacity
wind power
Referees will stop the bout if a boxer is seriously injured
boxing
it is necessary to prevent the use of information resources and technologies for criminal and terrorist purposes
freedom of speech
Israel has the right to take military action against attacks on locations where its civilians live
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
Military action leading to the killing and suffering of civilians, by whomever is carried out, deserves to be condemned
israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza
democracy is a façade legitimizing the rule of a particular elite
democratization
free markets provide the greatest possible equity and prosperity
the free market
condom-promotion programs encourage promiscuity
barrier methods of contraception
Advertising's cumulative cultural effects, unless quickly checked, will be responsible for destroying the world as we know it
advertising
state multiculturalism has failed
multiculturalism
Some serious psychological problems have been attributed to desensitization to violence in video games
the sale of violent video games to minors
the state often serves dominant business interests, distorting the market to their favor and thus leading to inefficient outcomes
the free market
Subsidies may distort production incentives
poor communities
Condoms are widely recommended for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
barrier methods of contraception
while the state has an interest in protecting the fetus "at some point", this interest cannot override that of the pregnant woman
partial birth abortions
sexual abstinence confers numerous health benefits
only teach abstinence for sex education in schools
Open source software is said to be more reliable
governments should choose open source software
A party's basic function is to choose its own leaders
open primaries
there must be no constraints on the free flow of information and ideas
freedom of speech
the agenda of economic integration would negatively affect industries
asean
Types of affirmative action that give preference to individuals solely based on their race or gender should not be permitted
the use of affirmative action
a god created the Universe
atheism
Intellectual property laws give statutory expression to the moral and economic rights of creators in their creations
intellectual property rights
atheistic arguments must ultimately refute themselves if pressed with rigorous consistency
atheism
the rich exploit the poor or otherwise gain unfair benefits, and thus should return some of those benefits
poor communities
the purpose of the restrictions in import of goods into Gaza are to pressure Hamas, which does not recognise Israel and backs attacks on its citizens
the blockade of gaza
Population control is necessary for economic growth and improved living standards
the one-child policy of the republic of china
video game violence leads to youth violence
the sale of violent video games to minors