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7049483_32_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the spouse will be influential in the direction of the US
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the spouse will not be influential in the direction of the US
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The spouses are a reflection of the strength of the candidate, by how they chose to marry the candidate.
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We 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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7948878_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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there will still be a reason to have libraries at that point
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there will be no point in having libraries at that point
| 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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7951873_50_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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it is not more important to fix public roads
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it is more important to fix public roads
| 0 |
I use the library often and it would negatively impact the community to lose these resources.
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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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5612224_338_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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common sense does not equate to intelligence
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common sense equates to intelligence
| 1 |
People today lack common sense that cannot be taught.
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People are getting dumber
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Are People Getting Dumber?
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Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
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7528422_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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states cannot better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area
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each state can better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area
| 0 |
Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.
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We need FEMA
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Do We Really Need FEMA?
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Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
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8828822_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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we don't need more research and education
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we need more research and education
| 1 |
If they didn't have to spend money on competitive sports it could be spent on research and education.
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Drop sports program in undergraduate schools
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Dropping the Ball
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Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
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2700862_1163_AE861G0AY5RGT
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education is about learning in preparation for employment and enrichment
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education is about learning in preparation for employment and not enrichment
| 0 |
Humanities programs are meant to enrich everyone.
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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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11917910_687_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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their job is pretty useless already
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their job is pretty useful
| 1 |
Mandatory reports would make a psychotherapists job useless.
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No, the laws should not be toughened
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Can Therapists Prevent Violence?
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Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective?
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6516554_448_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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respecting your child's choices is more difficult when you track them
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respecting your child's choices is easier when you can track them
| 0 |
If you do not respect your child's choices while providing parental support then they will not be successful.
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Tracking kids invades privacy
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You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?
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When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
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11408115_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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vaccine allergies do exist in some children, it cannot be universally mandated
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vaccine allergies only exist in some children, it can be universally mandated
| 1 |
The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy.
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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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9953236_117_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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salt should only be used after exercise
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salt should not only be used after exercise
| 1 |
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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11666716_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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race is just one factor
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race is an important issue
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Socioecomonics should play a higher role in college admissions instead of race.
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Affirmative actions should be based on income
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Should Affirmative Action Be Based on Income?
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Will the Supreme Court decision on race-based preferences push colleges to resort to less effective methods to promote to diversity?
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9419257_10_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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motherhood is a good experience
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the best way to realize is through experience
| 0 |
Many young women don't realize the difficulties of IVF.
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Women should not delay motherhood
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Should Women Delay Motherhood?
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Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
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8391093_336_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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non-academic skills can be taught more rigorously and for free in the home
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non-academic skills cannot be taught more rigorously and for free in the home
| 1 |
It gives all children a head start on non-academic skills.
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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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4366654_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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machines break less than people
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machines break and people don't
| 0 |
Farms should use mechanization to reduce costs.
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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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8892337_317_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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we want students thinking all the time
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we don't want students thinking too much or they might rebel
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Writing cursive can stimulate thinking.
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Students should be taught cursive
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Is Cursive Dead?
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New public school curriculum standards in the U.S. do not require the teaching of cursive. But should students be taught it anyway?
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12534617_60_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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technology always catches up and passes current limitations
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technology seldom catches up and passes current limitations
| 1 |
3-D printing cannot use many of the raw materials presently used in manufacturing.
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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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10948971_587_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are good for the economy
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the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are bad for the economy
| 1 |
Big banks will only look out for themselves and then drain the government when they fail.
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Big banks are out of control
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Are Big Banks Out of Control?
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Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly?
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8390305_86_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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small children have no reason to be mature and should have fun
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small children have every reason to be mature
| 1 |
Even if there is no instruction preschool helps children mature.
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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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6814608_150_AE861G0AY5RGT
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all athletes already take performance enhancing drugs
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not all athletes take performance enhancing drugs
| 1 |
If performance enhancing drugs are allowed it will be unfair to those not interested in taking them.
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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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11417696_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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our population is not dying off despite the risks
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our population will start dying off because of the risks
| 1 |
Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.
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Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children
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Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
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Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
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9183882_288_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people usually don't patent their own genes
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people usually have defacto patents of their own genes
| 1 |
Genes belong to the people they are inside of.
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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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5905284_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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construction jobs don't pay very well
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construction jobs pay well
| 0 |
These games really only serve as a frivolous event that benefits construction companies with connections.
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Olympics are more trouble
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Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth?
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London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost?
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9308366_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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the US runs similarly and they should make minimum wage
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the US runs differently and they make less than half minimum wage
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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.
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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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2699299_188_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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all students will work in the global economy in some way
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some students won't work in the global economy
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The humanities are important for developing a student's creative and critical thinking which are important skills for succeeding in a global economy.
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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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6949832_322_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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supporting them helps US interests too
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supporting them does not help US interests
| 1 |
American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast.
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Supporting Israel hurts
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Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
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Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
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6066271_278_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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happy hookers are at reduced risk
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even happy hookers are at risk
| 0 |
Working in a legal brothel makes prostitutes happier.
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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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13652278_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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we depend too much on the CIA for this, we don't need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments
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we depend too much on the CIA for this, we need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments
| 0 |
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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7968413_132_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people like to post mean comments on private moments
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people like to comment on private moments
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Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment.
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Social media ruin romance
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Has Facebook Ruined Love?
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Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
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6953215_156_A24XBVPC9MYJVX
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the U.S. acts humanely, we can teach Israel how to also act humanely.
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the U.S. acts humanely, but we can't be responsible to teach Israel how to also act humanely.
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Israel is acting inhumane.
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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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6022867_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people in general all need veggies
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people in general don't all eat veggies
| 1 |
Diet is particular to the individual, each person needs to decide what works best 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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7955845_741_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the soul and minds of people are insatiable
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the soul and minds of people are in need of constant growth
| 1 |
Libraries are needed more than ever to feed the soul and minds of people.
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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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3123867_377_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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cyclists will either learn to follow the road rules or get hit by cars
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cyclists will not learn to either follow the road rules or get hit by cars
| 1 |
Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians.
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New York's bike lanes are not working
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Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
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Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
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2699263_426_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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interested parties can learn about other cultures and languages outside of university
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interested parties cannot easily learn about other cultures and languages outside of university
| 1 |
I have broadened the scope of my knowledge to include issues relating to North African, West African, and Carribbean peoples.
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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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11404549_402_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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the risk of vaccine injuries is much high than the risk of disease
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the risk of vaccine injuries is much lower than the risk of disease
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Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries.
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Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children
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Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
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Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
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8829168_82_AE861G0AY5RGT
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sports is the best way to learn to condition yourself
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sports is the worst way to learn to condition yourself
| 1 |
Campuses should focus more on teaching stretching and personal conditioning than sports.
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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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3637150_168_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the republicans returned all of the money
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the republicans kept all of the money
| 1 |
Due to a lack of oversight billions of taxpayer dollars were awarded to corporations linked to republicans.
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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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4859942_157_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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a legal mandate is not a superficial reason
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a legal mandate is a superficial reason
| 1 |
I don't think people should be voting if they are voting for superficial reasons.
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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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13657334_419_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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they have experience in criminal activity
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they don't have enough experience in criminal activity
| 1 |
The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture.
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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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7326661_150_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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it matters a lot if the arts are accountable, as they affect the real world
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it does not matter if the arts are accountable as they do not affect the real world
| 0 |
Critics bring accountability and measurement to the arts.
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We need professional critics
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Do We Need Professional Critics?
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Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
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4966919_863_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the people have don't mental problems
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the people have mental problems
| 0 |
These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect.
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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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6812570_755_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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sports can be divided into groups
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sports cannot be divided into groups
| 1 |
Allowing these drugs would create a larger gap between wealthier players and those who are less so.
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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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8837139_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the threat of being dropped from athletic programs inspires students to improve in their academics
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the threat of being dropped from athletic programs doesn't inspire students to improve in their academics
| 1 |
Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.
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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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6539424_471_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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there are not many other ways to show children they are loved
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there are many other ways to show children they are loved
| 0 |
If you do not vacation with children, it could lead them to believe that they are not loved by their parents.
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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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6102894_256_AB98SGS280TY5
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banks often gain funds
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banks often lose funds
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Banks are making more money with services than though offering basic services to the community.
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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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11967782_364_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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my stock portfolio is not heavily invested in the prison system
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my stock portfolio is heavily invested in the prison system
| 0 |
Ending the prohibition on marijuana would ensure that fewer citizens are unfairly jailed.
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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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11408162_263_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the above is not rare
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the above is rare
| 0 |
Vaccinations can cause polio even in the weakened form.
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Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children
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Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children
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Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
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12010736_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the agreements won't work in Russia
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the agreements work in Russia
| 0 |
These agreements put this country behind Czarist Russia in regards to our work force.
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Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals
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When Companies Close Doors to the Future
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Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors?
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5447530_752_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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they are paid in experience and knowledge instead of monitarily
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they are not paid monetarily
| 1 |
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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6540450_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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by epic I mean an epically boring trip
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by epic I mean an epically exciting trip
| 1 |
My family took a trip around New York State and Connecticut, and it was epic.
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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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11966497_451_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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people aren't easily able to grow marijuana at home
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people are able to grow marijuana at home
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State control and distribution of pot is something I can support.
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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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13238401_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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rights cannot be lost if the individual does not deserve them
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rights can be lost if the individual does not deserve them
| 0 |
The right to vote should be easier to exercise than other rights.
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Voting should 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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10224439_333_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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it is a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money
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it is not only a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money
| 1 |
Casinos will cause more debt from people losing their life savings there.
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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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6812570_102_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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doping gives people short term gain
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doping only gives people short term gain
| 1 |
Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain.
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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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3176133_380_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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this threat to public education would not home schoolers
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this threat to public education would ultimately hurt home schoolers even worse
| 0 |
Home schooled children should get the same state financial backing given to public school attendees, yes that would be a threat to public education. So be it. They need the threat.
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Home schoolers deserve a tax break
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Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?
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Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
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2323212_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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stupid people gambling wouldn't create more taxes
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stupid people gambling would create more taxes
| 0 |
To expand internet gambling would be creating more stupidity.
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Internet gambling should not be legalized
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Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?
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The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
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4367468_215_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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even minimal increases will hurt the farmer's bottom line
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even minimal increases will help the farmer's bottom line
| 1 |
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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4595363_428_APQU1QQ738JV9
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the school day is only 7 hrs long there is still plenty of time in the day for an adequate nights sleep
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the school day is 7 hrs long there is not enough time in the day for an adequate nights sleep
| 1 |
Everyone needs plenty of rest, school should not interfere with that.
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School day should not be longer
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Should the School Day Be Longer?
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While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone?
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5611379_84_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people are still proficient in the economy and technology
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people are less proficient in the economy and technology
| 1 |
Technology and the economy have caused people to be less able to think for themselves.
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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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6212507_226_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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each country has it's own culture
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each person has their own culture
| 1 |
A person should be part of a country he/she shares a culture.
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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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9846734_338_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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enthusiasm is not as important as skills as an educator
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enthusiasm is more important than skills as an educator
| 1 |
Enthusiasm by young teachers can actually be worth more than teachers who have a negative attitude.
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Teachers do not need to have experience
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Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?
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Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
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11523833_166_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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computers could do their job for free
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computers could not effectively do their job for free
| 1 |
They keep good records.
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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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8831613_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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sports programs draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs
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sports programs do not draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs
| 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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9950813_449_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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it is not pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet
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it is much more pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet
| 0 |
Salt is one of the best ways to enhance flavor.
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Salt should have a place at the table
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Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?
|
More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
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11408115_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people will have a hard time finding a way to get a way to get an exemption without a legitimate reason
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people will find a way to get a way to get an exemption if they want one
| 0 |
The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy.
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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?
|
5612405_265_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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entertainment has not always been pointless
|
entertainment has always been pointless
| 0 |
People tend to watch pointless entertainment.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
7951527_444_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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there are other meeting and gathering places and information is readily available on the internet
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there aren't other meeting and gathering places and information isn't readily available on the internet
| 1 |
A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.
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We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
2566415_0_AB98SGS280TY5
|
Workers are not a reflection of whom they work for.
|
Workers are a reflection of whom they work for.
| 0 |
Workers should have right to speech if they do it on their own time with their own resources, representing themselves.
|
Speech cannot be limited for public workers
|
Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?
|
Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
|
11403407_23_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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a little risk is no good for anyone
|
a little risk is good for everyone
| 0 |
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?
|
11410953_108_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
those thousands of people can't compare to the millions at risk of disease
|
those thousands of people matter just as much as the millions at risk of disease
| 1 |
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?
|
9182493_827_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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many other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed
|
few other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed
| 1 |
It is morally and ethically wrong to patent genes.
|
Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes
|
Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?
|
Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
|
8841921_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
peace has not been attained in around the world
|
peace has been attained in Europe
| 0 |
NATO has helped us keep peace since the Cold War.
|
We should keep NATO
|
Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
|
With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
|
6131389_93_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
omnivores eat a lot of meat
|
omnivores eat a lot of vegetables
| 0 |
Human bodies are designed as omnivores.
|
Veganism is not good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
11520908_55_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
this can't accurately be done by computer and requires a living person
|
this could be done by computer and doesn't require a liver person
| 0 |
Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.
|
Court stenographers are necessary
|
Are Court Stenographers Necessary?
|
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.
|
3123867_377_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
this is an assumption, not fact, and it is simply untrue
|
this is a logical assumption, very probable
| 1 |
Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians.
|
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?
|
4070387_142_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
parents and teachers can educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality
|
parents and teachers cannot educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality
| 1 |
The internet is full of things which can fool impressionable students, some learn easily, while other will be fooled.
|
School librarians are not expendable
|
Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
|
9944889_71_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
I bring all my own spices with me
|
I don't bring all my own spices with me
| 1 |
I should be able to season my food as I wish.
|
Salt should have a place at the table
|
Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?
|
More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
|
13651544_444_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
sometimes the worst guard dog is a rabid pitbull
|
sometimes the best guard dog is a rabid pitbull
| 0 |
The CIA is difficult to control.
|
We don't need the C.I.A.
|
Do We Need the C.I.A.?
|
Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
|
3124932_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
the lanes are safe because cars don't get in them and bikers stay in them
|
the lanes are not safe because cars get in them and bikers don't stay in them
| 0 |
Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians.
|
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?
|
6896111_56_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
the market is a failure and a new system must be implemented
|
the market is a success and a new system must not be implemented
| 1 |
Without capital gains tax, the market would collapse.
|
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?
|
9308914_360_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
the restauranteur is taking care of the staff
|
the restauranteur is not taking care of the staff
| 0 |
Wait staff should be taken care of by the restauranteur.
|
Not to tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
10095324_382_A3GNQDFPZALU92
|
Obamacare DOES provide the requirement for fair pricing
|
Obamacare DOES not provide the requirement for fair pricing
| 1 |
The market allows companies to raise prices at their leisure, there is no motivation for them to keep costs reasonable across the board.
|
Obamacare is not working
|
Is Obamacare Working?
|
The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
|
5899543_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
tv ratings are not still high
|
tv ratings are still high
| 0 |
The Olympics are a big commercial rather than a friendly competition.
|
Olympics are more trouble
|
Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth?
|
London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost?
|
5360372_89_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
public schools are caring for children
|
public schools are indoctrinating children
| 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?
|
8828406_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
coaches can be trusted to put academics first
|
coaches can not be trusted to put academics first
| 0 |
School sports have a place as long as academics come first.
|
Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools
|
Dropping the Ball
|
Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
|
13678655_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
mankind needs to die out eventually
|
mankind does not to die out eventually
| 1 |
If everyone waited until they could afford to have a child to procreate, mankind would die out.Hea
|
Young people are being irresponsible by delaying the rituals of adult life
|
Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?
|
Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
|
2565476_386_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
their personal beliefs are fit to be aired in public
|
their personal beliefs are not fit to be aired in public
| 0 |
Their speech isn't childish, it is their personal belief of what is important in this country.
|
Speech cannot be limited for public workers
|
Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?
|
Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
|
8840022_174_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
there are many more advantages of keeping it, even if it requires reformatting
|
there are not many more advantages of keeping it, since it requires reformatting
| 1 |
There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money.
|
We should disband NATO
|
Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
|
With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
|
2655497_381_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
battery costs could easily go down
|
battery costs might not go down
| 0 |
The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down.
|
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?
|
6893308_37_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
taxing gains can work
|
taxing gains didn't work
| 0 |
Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't.
|
Do not stop taxing capital gains
|
Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?
|
Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
|
12538582_0_AGRKG3YT3KMD8
|
frustration begets innovation
|
frustration never begets innovation
| 1 |
High tech devices only cause frustration.
|
3-D printing will not change the world
|
Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
|
For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
|
3171678_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
this scam is the best thing to happen to education ever
|
this scam is the worst thing to happen to education ever
| 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?
|
5445948_307_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
internships provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money
|
internships do not provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money
| 1 |
Interns are replacing employees.
|
Unpaid internship exploit college students
|
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
|
Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
|
10099242_220_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
changing jobs does not upset economic and social planning
|
changing jobs upsets economic and social planning
| 0 |
Obamacare has allowed people with pre-existing conditions to change employment.
|
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?
|
8833999_399_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC
|
everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, avoid the feeling of exclusion
|
not everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, leading to feeling of exclusion
| 0 |
Sports teams represent a sense of togetherness and bring people together every Saturday on a football field.
|
Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools
|
Dropping the Ball
|
Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
|
9308366_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
the waiters in Japan are offended if you don't tip
|
the waiters in Japan are offended if you tip
| 1 |
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?
|
9418772_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
there is no correlation with single mothers and bad children
|
there are correlation with single mothers and bad children
| 1 |
Most young mothers end up single mothers.
|
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?
|
6007042_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
there is not much of information available to everyone and a none of it is common sense that people usually just ignore
|
there is lots of information available to everyone and a lot of it is common sense that people usually just ignore
| 0 |
Americans might be healthier if we understood nutrition better.
|
We need more advice about eating well
|
Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?
|
Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
|
10944652_774_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
the government will pay off those debts anyway
|
the government will not be able to pay off those debts
| 1 |
There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks.
|
Big banks are out of control
|
Are Big Banks Out of Control?
|
Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly?
|
5613090_326_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
television does not provide incentives by showing examples
|
television provides incentives by showing examples
| 0 |
Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
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