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13652278_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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terrorism would be here anyway
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they prevent terrorism
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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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3122635_27_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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cyclists are not causing havoc to street traffic
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cyclists are causing havoc to street traffic
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The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years.
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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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7954757_191_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people can't get accurate references online elsewhere
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people can get references online elsewhere
| 0 |
Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on 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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2657396_81_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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it will cause your home electricity bill to get much higher
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it will cause your gas bill to get much lower
| 1 |
Overnight charging will be easy.
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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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8385486_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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early education is worth the cost
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even early education isn't worth the cost
| 0 |
Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.
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Public preschool is a smart investment
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Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?
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Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
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13657334_419_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the above activities are never needed
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the above activities are sometimes needed
| 0 |
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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5480877_361_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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their parents still pay taxes
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their parents do not pay taxes
| 1 |
Public schools earn their funding by the number of students who are actually enrolled, therefore, anyone who doesn't enroll should not get to use services paid for with that money.
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Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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3285182_252_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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Wal-Mart only wants to get customers and doesn't care about their health
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Wal-Mart wants to get customers and cares about their health
| 1 |
A healthy food initiative is a great way for Wal-Mart to show its loyalty to customers.
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Wal-Mart can 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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8830542_132_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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gifted students are on scholarship and need money
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gifted students are on scholarship and do not need money
| 0 |
Too much money is spent on a few gifted athletes while almost nothing is spent on gifted students.
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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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6212507_226_AE861G0AY5RGT
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there is no room in a person's heart for more than one culture
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there is room in a person's heart for more than one 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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7049483_32_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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that strength will doubtlessly be apparent in many other aspects of a political campaign
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that strength will not always be apparent in any other aspects of a political campaign
| 1 |
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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13725505_253_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it takes time to get established and financially stable
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it takes barely any time to get established and financially stable
| 1 |
Young adults need to pay their own bills.
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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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6037743_326_AE861G0AY5RGT
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no amount of safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution
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safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution
| 1 |
By legalizing prostitution, it can provide safeguards and protections.
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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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3637150_168_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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corporations getting wealthier is good for their surrounding communities
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corporations getting wealthier is not good for their surrounding communities
| 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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6032130_73_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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some kids know how to cook at home
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some kids don't know how to cook at home
| 1 |
Some kids are not taught by parents how to cook, and many schools have done away with home economics in favor of science and math.
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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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7956728_349_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the less fortunate may have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks
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the less fortunate should not have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks
| 1 |
Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.
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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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11408162_263_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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this is a ridiculous myth that has no basis in reality and is in every way factually incorrect
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this is not a ridiculous myth that has no basis in reality and is in every way not factually incorrect
| 1 |
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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9832599_442_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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doing so would make a statement that the US is not intimidated by possible repercussions
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doing so would make a statement that the US is intimidated by possible repercussions
| 1 |
Regime change in Libya led to the murder of a US Ambassador, and attacking Syria could have similar results.
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US should not attack Syria
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Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
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Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
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7528221_101_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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those local officials and citizens don't need a government agency support in addition their own self-sufficience
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those local officials and citizens need government agency support in addition to and in support of their own self-sufficience
| 0 |
Disasters are locally handled by officials and neighbors.
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We don't 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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6131389_93_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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eating plants is only half of what it means to be an omnivore
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eating plants is half of what it means to be an omnivore person and 50 percent isn't bad!
| 0 |
Human bodies are designed as omnivores.
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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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9043990_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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there aren't many short players anyway
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there are many short players
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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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9305668_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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the worker in this field has chosen to work in this risky business
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the worker in this field has unwisely chosen to work in this risky business
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Getting rid of tips would create another problem for the American worker.
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To tip
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To Tip or Not to Tip
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Should restaurants do away with tipping?
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9045292_110_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the NBA don't matter
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the NBA is all that matters
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It would be an awkward shot for those who are average height and not in the NBA.
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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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8839462_225_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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there are no other alternatives on the table
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there are other alternatives on the table
| 1 |
NATO should be disbanded and replaced with a more modern organization.
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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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3174640_228_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people with children in public schools pay a tax
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people without children in public schools shouldn't pay a tax
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Homeowner's without children pay school taxes too.
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Home schoolers do not 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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10228010_115_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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not every industry is founded on greed
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every industry is founded on greed
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The root of gambling's appeal is greed.
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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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4389032_79_AE861G0AY5RGT
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the whole world wants to be NYC
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the whole world does not want to be NYC
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People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.
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Globalization has ruined street style
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Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?
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While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
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7968605_907_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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romantic people today prefer the comfort of technology
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romantic people today don't prefer the comfort of technology
| 1 |
You aren't interacting with people on phones, you are interacting with technology.
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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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4964300_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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companies might start letting healthy employees shoot the obese ones
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companies will not start letting healthy employees shoot the obese ones
| 1 |
Companies have a right to align themselves with healthier individuals if they so choose, which doesn't penalize obese people but instead might motivate them.
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Legislation should not protect obese
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Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
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Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
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12013181_785_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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good and bad is subjective when it comes to teachers, as there is no consistent rating system
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good and bad is objective when it comes to teachers, as there is a consistent rating system
| 1 |
Tenure allows for protecting the good and firing the bad teachers.
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Tenure provides stability
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Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?
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Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
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11520908_55_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the transcription can be done by machine
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the transcription cannot be done by machine
| 1 |
Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.
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Court stenographers are necessary
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Are Court Stenographers Necessary?
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After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
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7968413_132_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean less
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people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean even more
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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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3188226_172_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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There aren't any non-financial ways to support the public school system,
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There are non-financial ways to support the public school system,
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Not using the public system does not exempt home schoolers from supporting it.
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Home schoolers do not 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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3285182_252_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
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Walmart has good intention of starting a healthy food initiative
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Walmart has no intention of starting a healthy food initiative
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A healthy food initiative is a great way for Wal-Mart to show its loyalty to customers.
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Wal-Mart can 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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2323212_234_AE861G0AY5RGT
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a family man or woman would gamble often
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a family man or woman would never gamble
| 0 |
The lottery and gambling and harmful to individuals and families that waste their money on them.
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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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9832599_442_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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we've got far too few ambassadors as it is
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we've got far too many ambassadors as it is
| 0 |
Regime change in Libya led to the murder of a US Ambassador, and attacking Syria could have similar results.
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US should not attack Syria
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Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
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Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
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9975147_345_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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these are given to women
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these are given on the basis of beauty, and not merit
| 0 |
Miss America gives honors and education scholarships.
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Miss America is good for women
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There She Is, Miss America
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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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9949264_223_AE861G0AY5RGT
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a chef knows better than you the proper amount of salt that is safe and tasty
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a chef does not know better than you the proper amount of salt that is tasty
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I believe salt preference is personal taste and you should be able to decide for yourself.
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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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9947157_154_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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many people don't use salt heavier than moderation
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many people use salt heavier than moderation
| 0 |
It is important seasoning and can be used in moderation.
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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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10951533_475_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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it will make small banks unnecessary in a large economy
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smaller banks aren't necessary in a large economy
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They operate in such a large economy that it makes it almost impossible for smaller banks to succeed.
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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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5518992_134_A1J0GU26323WVA
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home-schooled children would associate with public school children
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home-schooled children would rather not associate with public school children
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Playing with high school teams allows home-schoolers to have more social interaction.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
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Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
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10226499_137_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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the casinos are usally located in non populated areas
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the casinos are usally located in populated areas
| 1 |
The areas around the casinos do not benefit.
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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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9327086_83_AE861G0AY5RGT
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no tip should be given for proper food preparation
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the tip is given for proper food preparation
| 0 |
Places in which you pick your order up or clean up after yourself have tip jars, and we do not owe them those 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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7952465_125_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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those services can be replaced elsewhere at less cost
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those services can't be replaced elsewhere at less cost
| 1 |
Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities.
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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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11653691_737_AE861G0AY5RGT
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Arab leaders are willing to change for peace
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Arab leaders aren't willing to change for peace
| 1 |
Arab leaders have no interest in sitting beside a Jewish State that is responsible for decades of Arab refugees.
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Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace
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Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?
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Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
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10767327_380_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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abuse and exploitation destroy character
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abuse and exploitation build character
| 0 |
Evident shows that polygamy comes with child abuse and exploitation.
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Courts should not recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults
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One Man, One Woman. Or More.
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Should courts recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults?
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13081146_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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we need Israel to stop causing trouble and let itself be contained by another Muslim state
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we need Israel to continue to be strong and not be weakened by another Muslim state
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Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal.
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Nations should recognize a Palestinian state
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Recognizing a Palestinian State
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Should nations recognize a Palestinian state?
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7955845_286_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people meeting together is a positive thing
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people meeting together would make too much noise for people to read
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Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.
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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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6954381_147_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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Muslims are dangerous and Isreal needs weapons of mass destruction to protect itself
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Muslims are harmless and Isreal doesn't need weapons of mass destruction to protect itself
| 1 |
America has historically misled Muslims while allowing Israel to have weapons of mass destruction.
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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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9417917_880_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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the world is not already over populated
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the world is already over populated
| 0 |
Delaying motherhood may cause in the inability to have children when you want them.
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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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10944652_774_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
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Banks cannot handle large debt feeding
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Banks can handle large debt feeding perfectly well.
| 0 |
There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks.
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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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13651544_37_AYFOAD75CRBKE
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we have other organizations in place to replace it
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nothing is in place to replace it
| 0 |
The CIA causes more problems for US security than it solves.
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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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9831390_15_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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it is nevertheless great pr
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it is nevertheless bad pr
| 1 |
The US attacking Syria would only create more problems no matter which faction wins, probably Al-Qa'eda.
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US should not attack Syria
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Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
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Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
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2699528_384_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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everyone really cares about current issues
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nobody really cares about current issues
| 0 |
Humanities programs improve understanding of current issues.
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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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12538747_447_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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new technologies will not continue to pop up and will not take precedence over 3D printing
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new technologies will continue to pop up and take precedence over 3D printing
| 0 |
3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have.
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3-D printing will change the world
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Will 3-D Printing Change the World?
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For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
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8687859_604_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people won't want to bribe politicians because having to do it discreetly feels wrong
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people will want to bribe politicians because having to do it discreetly feels less wrong
| 1 |
There are many more discreet ways to bribe politicians,
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Rich politicans are not less corruptible
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Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible?
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People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes?
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12017622_409_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E
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It is difficult to fire a tenured teacher
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It is not impossible to fire a tenured teacher
| 1 |
The difficulty in firing a tenured teacher is not a justifiable reason that tenure is wrong.
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Tenure provides stability
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Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?
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Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
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12074325_327_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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competition is the very heart and soul of America
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competition is not the very heart and soul of America
| 1 |
Paying for restaurant reservations will force customers to compete against each other for a limited resource at an increased price.
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The new apps is a way to sell what was once free
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Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?
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Do new apps usefully provide a way for people to get into popular restaurants, or are they just another way to sell what was once free?
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7954757_62_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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satisfied people have no drive to work hard and be productive.
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satisfied people have the drive to work hard and be productive.
| 1 |
Libraries provide satisfaction to 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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7057234_301_A1J0GU26323WVA
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most spouses do not rely on each other's opinions
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most spouses rely on each other's opinions
| 0 |
The spouse of the candidate is not being elected and will have no official role in the administration.
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We don't need to hear from candidate's spouse
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Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse?
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What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches?
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11163128_8_AE861G0AY5RGT
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id cards and deportation will cost the country small amounts of money
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id cards and deportation will cost the country tons of money
| 0 |
ID cards will be helpful in deportations.
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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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11891553_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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the government can outsource measuring to another company
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the government cannot outsource measuring to another company
| 1 |
Government's cannot accurately measure learning.
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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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5449542_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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a salary usually means an employee isn't exploited
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a salary doesn't necessarily mean an employee isn't exploited
| 0 |
Internships should be treated like all other work.
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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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2655810_227_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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we are becoming accustomed to hybrids which are not especially economical or practical for the average driver
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we are becoming accustomed to hybrids which are both economical and more practical for the average driver
| 0 |
Hybrids are common on the road today.
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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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3302960_57_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it would benefit them financially to help their customers
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it wouldn't benefit them financially to help their customers
| 1 |
Wal-Mart is only looking out for themselves and their bottom line, they are not looking to help others.
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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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4371398_686_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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those machines are ridiculously expensive
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those machines are rather affordable
| 1 |
There are machines that can do the illegal labor.
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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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7192051_342_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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organic milk prevents those poisonous nutrients from entering our body
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regular milk prevents those poisonous nutrients from entering our body
| 0 |
Organic food is worth the expense since cows that produce regular milk are given steroids that can inhibit the natural nutrients that are available in organic milk.
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Organic food is worth the expense
|
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?
|
6027980_507_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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even bodybuilders are just like anyone
|
bodybuilders aren't just anyone and need a special diet
| 0 |
A vegan diet is simple and can benefit anyone.
|
Veganism is good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
9853997_193_A3GNQDFPZALU92
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it's so easy to get too involved in that community and fall behind in one's studies, in the interest of educational quality
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it's not easy to get too involved in that community and fall behind in one's studies, in the interest of educational quality
| 1 |
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?
|
Is living in a dormitory worth the expense? Does living elsewhere mean missing out on the "college experience"?
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9311766_52_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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the people you take with you can't provide all of the ambiance
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the people you take with you provides most of the ambiance
| 0 |
Tipping servers provides an added incentive to create a pleasant environment for the customers.
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To tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
10225342_88_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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society has progressed a little to far forward
|
society hasn't progressed forward
| 1 |
Casinos are a move backwards, not forwards.
|
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?
|
10527961_276_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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those gases are more dangerous than gas from oil
|
those gases are less dangerous than gas from oil
| 0 |
Nuclear reactors let out dangerous gases.
|
Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change
|
Is Nuclear Power the Answer?
|
A group of climate scientists want environmentalists to see nuclear power as a way to combat climate change. Are they on to something?
|
13237789_116_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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all citizens should be tested on their civics knowledge
|
no citizens should be tested on their civics knowledge
| 1 |
No one should be allowed to vote unless they can pass a test.
|
Voting should not be a constitutional right
|
Should Voting Be a Constitutional Right?
|
Should a constitutional amendment guarantee the right to vote, to fend off efforts that inhibit and restrict voting?
|
6103657_46_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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it costs more as they'd like to have you think
|
it doesn't cost near as much as they'd like to have you think
| 0 |
It costs the bank money to operate.
|
Fees are necessary
|
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?
|
8828406_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
academics never come before sports in practical life
|
academics come before sports in practical life
| 1 |
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?
|
5613711_180_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD
|
technology doesn't utilize different parts of the brain
|
technology utilizes a different part of the brain
| 0 |
People are not using their intelligence to the best of his or her ability anymore.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
|
2699104_481_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
creative thinking is as important as critical thinking
|
creative thinking isn't as important as critical thinking
| 0 |
Humanities programs make people think differently and more creatively.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
10224008_80_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
marijuana is quite dangerous
|
marijuana isn't dangerous in the least
| 0 |
Gambling is more dangerous to families than marijuana.
|
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?
|
6019509_344_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
too many vitamins isn't going to get someone sick
|
too many vitamins can get someone sick
| 0 |
Vegan diets are rich in vitamins.
|
Veganism is good for everyone
|
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
|
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
|
6032130_73_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
the internet and tv have more than enough resources to counteract the above
|
the internet and tv do not have enough resources to counteract the above
| 1 |
Some kids are not taught by parents how to cook, and many schools have done away with home economics in favor of science and math.
|
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.
|
12633427_954_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
it's clear Assad can stop ISIS
|
it's clear Assad can not stop ISIS
| 0 |
ISIS needs to be stopped before it becomes an Al Qaeda so the US should work with Assad if it can stop that.
|
The U.S. should work with Assad to fight ISIS
|
Should the U.S. Work With Assad to Fight ISIS?
|
Is the militant group such a threat to the United States that working with the despised Syrian dictator would be in the national interest?
|
5445924_630_A2JKETV64OU7DY
|
it puts students on the bottom rung in the workplace
|
it teaches a lesson of how it feels to be on the bottom rung in the workplace.
| 0 |
Unpaid internships take advantage of students by requiring them to work long an hard for work experience and no paycheck.
|
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?
|
6017135_17_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
such children will still survive, although a little shorter
|
such children will be deprived of needed nutrition
| 1 |
Children can't thrive as vegans and require a diet containing animal products.
|
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?
|
3235190_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
compassionate adults are often more successful than their peers
|
compassionate adults are often less successful than their peers
| 0 |
Extreme parenting doesn't necessarily raise a compassionate child.
|
Extreme parenting is counterproductive
|
Is Extreme Parenting Effective?
|
Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
|
2700850_116_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
humanities programs are conventional wisdom
|
humanities programs are unconventional wisdom
| 1 |
Students need to think critically and outside of conventional ideas.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
|
4062443_409_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
that cost can't be reduced with the technology we have
|
that cost could be reduced greatly with newer advancements in technology and a proper database
| 0 |
The costs to replace school librarians with technology is prohibitive.
|
School librarians are not expendable
|
Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
|
9953248_133_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
the chef doesn't season the dish before it is served
|
the chef does that to the dish before it is served
| 0 |
Anyone is more than welcome to add wanted salt to their food.
|
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.
|
4845332_217_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
the US runs on a similar system and foundation that provides the same amount of freedom as Australia
|
the US runs on a different system and foundation that provides more freedom, this would not be freedom
| 0 |
It works for Australia.
|
Voting should be mandatory
|
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
|
Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
|
9305215_426_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
people will be paying more for dishes
|
people won't be willing to pay more for dishes
| 0 |
I want to Increase the price of menu items to pay waitstaff higher wages.
|
Not to tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
|
5480877_361_AYFOAD75CRBKE
|
the parents can't pay a fee
|
the parents can pay a fee
| 0 |
Public schools earn their funding by the number of students who are actually enrolled, therefore, anyone who doesn't enroll should not get to use services paid for with that money.
|
Home-schoolers should not play for high school teams
|
Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?
|
Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
|
7545952_11_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people shouldn't watch reality shows as most people don't like them
|
people still watch reality shows even if they don't like them
| 0 |
Reality shows cause me to die a little whenever I see them advertised even though I have watched them at times.
|
Reality shows are worse than other TV
|
Are Reality Shows Worse Than Other TV?
|
Is a bad reality show worse than a bad sit-com? Is a compelling one less important than a compelling scripted drama?
|
8835812_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
colleges don't always have classes that teach those qualities
|
colleges already have classes that teach those qualities
| 0 |
Sports programs teach important things like leadership, discipline, and teamwork.
|
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?
|
6103587_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
the public needs to be reminded that they don't come first
|
the public needs to be reminded that they come first
| 1 |
Banks are making big profits and forgetting to serve the public first.
|
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?
|
3124188_800_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
Bike lanes cause a lot of accidents with pedestrians and street traffic.
|
Bike lanes do not cause a lot of accidents with pedestrians and street traffic.
| 1 |
The bike lanes are low cost and fast.
|
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?
|
3124932_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
riding a bike to work makes you tired and ineffective
|
riding a bike to work makes you less tired and ineffective
| 1 |
Many people ride bikes to work.
|
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?
|
4964300_22_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
employers won't hire the obese
|
employers will still hire the obese
| 1 |
It is unfair that employers must pay a penalty for hiring obese people.
|
Legislation should not protect obese
|
Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
|
Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
|
7950152_326_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
wise additions are not the governments forte'
|
wise additions are the governments forte'
| 1 |
Libraries are a wise addition.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
|
9952050_384_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
I can always go to another restaurant without having to carry my own salt
|
I can always go to another restaurant or carry my own salt
| 0 |
I should be able to decide how much salt I use.
|
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.
|
9950119_108_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
it shouldn't be the personal decision of the restaurant owner
|
it should also be the personal decision of the restaurant owner
| 0 |
Each person is unique and has their own specific tastes, it should be their personal decision.
|
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.
|
6017135_17_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
those vitamins and nutrients found in animal products can easily be found in supplements
|
those vitamins and nutrients found in animal products cannot easily be found in supplements
| 1 |
Children can't thrive as vegans and require a diet containing animal products.
|
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?
|
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