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Error code: DatasetGenerationCastError Exception: DatasetGenerationCastError Message: An error occurred while generating the dataset All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 1 new columns ({'swapped'}) and 1 missing columns ({'adversarial'}). This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using hf://datasets/tasksource/arct2/train-swapped.tsv (at revision 8da1ab1711a5f6d7127391f3d68c449daa5bd540) Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations) Traceback: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2011, in _prepare_split_single writer.write_table(table) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/arrow_writer.py", line 585, in write_table pa_table = table_cast(pa_table, self._schema) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2302, in table_cast return cast_table_to_schema(table, schema) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/table.py", line 2256, in cast_table_to_schema raise CastError( datasets.table.CastError: Couldn't cast #id: string warrant0: string warrant1: string correctLabelW0orW1: int64 reason: string claim: string debateTitle: string debateInfo: string swapped: bool -- schema metadata -- pandas: '{"index_columns": [{"kind": "range", "name": null, "start": 0, "' + 1306 to {'#id': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'warrant0': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'warrant1': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'correctLabelW0orW1': Value(dtype='int64', id=None), 'reason': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'claim': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'debateTitle': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'debateInfo': Value(dtype='string', id=None), 'adversarial': Value(dtype='bool', id=None)} because column names don't match During handling of the above exception, another exception occurred: Traceback (most recent call last): File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 1321, in compute_config_parquet_and_info_response parquet_operations = convert_to_parquet(builder) File "/src/services/worker/src/worker/job_runners/config/parquet_and_info.py", line 935, in convert_to_parquet builder.download_and_prepare( File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1027, in download_and_prepare self._download_and_prepare( File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1122, in _download_and_prepare self._prepare_split(split_generator, **prepare_split_kwargs) File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 1882, in _prepare_split for job_id, done, content in self._prepare_split_single( File "/src/services/worker/.venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/datasets/builder.py", line 2013, in _prepare_split_single raise DatasetGenerationCastError.from_cast_error( datasets.exceptions.DatasetGenerationCastError: An error occurred while generating the dataset All the data files must have the same columns, but at some point there are 1 new columns ({'swapped'}) and 1 missing columns ({'adversarial'}). This happened while the csv dataset builder was generating data using hf://datasets/tasksource/arct2/train-swapped.tsv (at revision 8da1ab1711a5f6d7127391f3d68c449daa5bd540) Please either edit the data files to have matching columns, or separate them into different configurations (see docs at https://hf.co/docs/hub/datasets-manual-configuration#multiple-configurations)
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9975147_345_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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scholarships would give women a chance to study
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scholarships would take women from the home
| 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?
| false |
3651490_320_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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professors are even more inflexible and indoctrinate students to their personal beliefs
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professors are flexible and indoctrinate students to the power of choice
| 1 |
I found online courses to not be well designed, flexible, or conducive to discussion.
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Online classes are not the best way to teach
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Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
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Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
| false |
5445948_307_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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that harms the company's bottom line
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that helps the company's bottom line
| 1 |
Interns are replacing employees.
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Unpaid internship exploit college students
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Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?
|
Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
| false |
5477096_432_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
picking teams encourages competitiveness
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picking teams is not the way the system works
| 1 |
If home schooled children get to pick a high school sports team high school kids will want to be able to play for other schools.
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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?
| false |
13303812_159_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
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most people don't understand that natural does not mean healthy
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most people understand that natural does not mean healthy
| 0 |
Labeling a product with "natural" is an attempt to portray the food as "healthy", but is often not the case.
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Restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels
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What Makes 'Natural' Natural?
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Should the F.D.A. restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels?
| false |
3526042_138_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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fewer tourists at attractions is best for New Yorkers
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fewer tourists at attractions is not best for New Yorkers
| 1 |
The parking problems caused by the bike lanes are ruining attractions.
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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?
| false |
5475504_203_AE861G0AY5RGT
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there is no prejudice that needed to be overcome as a home schooled student
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there are prejudices that need to be overcome as a home schooled student
| 1 |
If they play for high school team maybe they can overcome the prejudice of being home schooled.
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Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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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?
| false |
6022328_10_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
vegans can't figure out how to eat without being at risk
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vegans can figure out how to eat without being at risk
| 0 |
Humans are naturally omnivorous, as dictated by our physiological needs, and veganism is a health risk.
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Veganism is not good for everyone
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Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
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Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
| false |
10396017_407_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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we really don't that many tradespeople
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we really need more trades people
| 1 |
It can provide more vocational training which will better prepare students to handle their future jobs better.
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High school should last six years
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Should High School Last Six Years?
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President Obama recently visited a six-year high school, highlighting it as a model for the rest of the U.S. Should it be replicated?
| false |
6953350_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look selfless and charitable
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supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look dumb and stingy
| 1 |
Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them.
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Supporting Israel hurts
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Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?
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Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
| false |
11965227_391_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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a dangerous market deters children from getting involved
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a regulated market deters children from getting involved
| 1 |
A regulated market has replaced an unregulated and dangerous black market.
|
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?
| false |
9952573_220_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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no one goes out to eat if they want control over what they're shoving into their mouth
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people go out to eat when they want control over what they're shoving into their mouth
| 1 |
Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in their food.
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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.
| false |
7545952_11_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
I die a little but still don't mind bad tv
|
I mind watching bad tv
| 1 |
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
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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?
| false |
8832426_496_A3C9GGDXBZW62D
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we need athletes to be trained for professional teams
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we do not need athletes to be trained for professional teams
| 1 |
Intramural and interscholastic have a place but not college sports which just train athletes for professional teams.
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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?
| false |
10346152_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY
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police officers have no right to privacy in many situations.
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police officers also have the right to privacy in many situations.
| 0 |
Cameras should monitor police officers 24/7.
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Police officers should be required to wear cameras
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If Police Encounters Were Filmed
|
Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public?
| false |
3639835_338_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ
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money will be saved all the way around
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money will not be saved all the way around
| 1 |
The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.
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Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states
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Is Privatization a Bad Deal for Cities and States?
|
To save money, New York is turning the clock back on outsourcing by replacing private contractors with city workers.
| false |
6129077_395_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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it's a good diet that shouldn't have to be helped with vitamins
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a good diet shouldn't have to be helped with vitamins
| 0 |
Vegan options like juices and replacement items are enriched with 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?
| false |
10951533_475_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this large economy provides boosts for the entire country's economy
|
this large economy doesn't provide boosts for the entire country's economy
| 1 |
They operate in such a large economy that it makes it almost impossible for smaller banks to succeed.
|
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?
| false |
4583769_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
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arms sold to Taiwan are not used for defensive, but offensive purposes
|
arms sold to Taiwan are not used for offensive, but defensive purposes
| 1 |
There is no reason we shouldn't sell reasonable defensive arms to Taiwan.
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Keep selling arms to Taiwan
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Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan?
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The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences?
| false |
3176054_290_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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the two can so easily co exist
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the two hardly co exist
| 1 |
It undermines public education and emphasizes religious values over facts even though the two can easily co-exist.
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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?
| false |
7447002_600_AB98SGS280TY5
|
Overdramatizing simple events and names is in a way more entertaining
|
Overdramatizing simple events and names is in no way more entertaining
| 1 |
Reality shows fake misery, drama, and embarrassment and pretend as though it is real.
|
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?
| false |
7951527_155_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this can be found in other buildings and online venues
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this can't be found in other buildings and online venues
| 1 |
Libraries provide a venue for a number of desirable individual and shared life-enhancing activities.
|
We need libraries
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Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
9831390_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
it is NATO's fight and the US belongs to NATO
|
it is not NATO's fight and the US belongs to NATO
| 1 |
Not our fight.
|
US should not attack Syria
|
Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
|
Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
| false |
11894913_488_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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a solution would encourage the search for a better solution later
|
a solution better than nothing would discourage the search for a better solution later
| 0 |
A ratings solution, while messy, would be better than nothing.
|
Government should grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
| false |
2700850_221_AJNQ2PBD07FKE
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They can learn critical thinking In psychology courses
|
They can learn critical thinking In humanities courses
| 1 |
Liberal arts provide knowledge to learn creative thinking, reading, and writing which are important to many career paths.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
7957857_673_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
most people have internet
|
few people have internet
| 1 |
Libraries provide internet for those that need it to do homework, find employment, and file taxes.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
3122593_214_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
the bike lanes are not designed well enough to really serve their purpose and encourage biking
|
the bike lanes are designed well enough to really serve their purpose and encourage biking
| 1 |
One can avoid and improve heavy traffic by using public transportation or biking.
|
New York's bike lanes are working
|
Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?
|
Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
| false |
8389640_328_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
parents don't need to come first for their children
|
parents need to come first for their children
| 1 |
This will cause more government interference in peoples lives relegating parents to a secondary role.
|
Public preschool is not a smart investment
|
Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?
|
Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
| false |
7046664_196_A247LJDZOGXJK6
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it is bad to focus on things that are not relevant
|
it is fun to focus on things that are not relevant
| 0 |
The spouse opinion may not be relevant to the campaign of the president.
|
We don't need to hear from candidate's spouse
|
Do We Need to Hear From the Candidate's Spouse?
|
What role should spouses of the nominees play at conventions? Is it appropriate (or useful) for them to give speeches?
| false |
2653827_630_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
nobody can defeat the oil interests
|
together everybody can defeat the oil interests
| 1 |
Having such high interest in a foundling industry with the economy struggling is proof of the electric cars viability.
|
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?
| false |
11670926_107_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
we don't want better solutions
|
we want better solutions
| 1 |
If race is such a big part of the economic hardships and the reasons people are denied opportunities, then economic based actions would be a better solution.
|
Affirmative actions should be based on income
|
Should Affirmative Action Be Based on Income?
|
Will the Supreme Court decision on race-based preferences push colleges to resort to less effective methods to promote to diversity?
| false |
10228010_160_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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short term fixes require much effort
|
short term fixes require little effort
| 0 |
[They] are short term fix that quickly fades.
|
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?
| false |
5448130_383_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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college students need to see how the "real world" is going to be
|
college students do not need to see how the "real world" is going to be
| 1 |
Internships are abused by employers and they should be monitored for misuse.
|
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?
| false |
7441792_159_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
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other shows are held accountable via ratings and reviews when they cross the line and reality shows do not face the same consequences
|
other shows are held accountable via ratings and reviews when they cross the line, reality shows face the same consequences
| 0 |
Criticism needs to be strongly raised when a reality show is sexist, racist, or misogynistic.
|
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?
| false |
12629542_220_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
we need the islamists as scapegoats to unify the country
|
we do not need the islamists as scapegoats to unify the country
| 1 |
Working with Assad will help defeat radical islamists
|
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?
| false |
3647415_356_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
cost saving methods make education available to everyone
|
cost saving methods can't make education available to everyone
| 1 |
Online courses should only be used as a low quality cost savings measure.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
| false |
11163402_303_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people want the police to know their information
|
people don't want the police to know their information
| 0 |
Giving all immigrants ID cards would allow police to get information about people from their home country.
|
All immigrants should get ID cards
|
Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards?
|
Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally?
| false |
4803078_343_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
I believe the Euro cannot handle it
|
I believe the Euro can handle it
| 0 |
Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down.
|
Greece will destroy the Euro Zone
|
Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone?
|
The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together.
| false |
6210543_90_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
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we can't have citizens being loyal to their home country
|
we can have citizens being loyal to their home country
| 1 |
America has more opportunity, but people are still loyal to their homes.
|
Dual citizenship should be allowed
|
Can Dual Citizens Be Good Americans?
|
Should dual citizenship be allowed? The pros and cons of pledging allegiance to more than one country.
| false |
8892337_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ
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facts and actual use are more important than base sentimentality
|
facts and actual use are less important than base sentimentality
| 1 |
I have poor handwriting and mainly use technology but cursive writing still feels important to me.
|
Students should be taught cursive
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Is Cursive Dead?
|
New public school curriculum standards in the U.S. do not require the teaching of cursive. But should students be taught it anyway?
| false |
12628825_223_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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Assad is half Kurdish on his mother's side
|
Assad is only half Kurdish on his mother's side and not a true Kurd
| 1 |
The U.S. should support the Kurds only.
|
The U.S. should not 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?
| false |
7951620_161_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
there are regular city meetings to bring the community together as well as numerous events
|
there are not regular city meetings to bring the community together nor are there numerous events
| 1 |
The library brings community together as a center for development.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
10944255_438_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
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they seem to be regulating the government well enough
|
they don't seem to be regulating themselves well enough
| 1 |
The government is regulated by banks and corporations instead of governments actually regulating 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?
| false |
7951577_328_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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churches and other buildings offer the same things and the internet is full of free information
|
churches and other buildings don't offer the same things and the internet is full of free information
| 1 |
My library has many kinds of learning available and provides a community space for everyone, which I love.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
5449342_67_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
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we don't need to keep some groups in their place socially
|
we should keep some groups in their place socially
| 0 |
Social mobility is stifled by unpaid internships.
|
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?
| false |
7528221_101_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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there is a way locals can do everything
|
there is no way locals can do everything
| 0 |
Disasters are locally handled by officials and neighbors.
|
We don't need FEMA
|
Do We Really Need FEMA?
|
Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
| false |
10100991_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F
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I detest high deductibles because I often use my insurance
|
I prefer high deductibles because I don't use my insurance
| 0 |
Obamacare used low rates as a shell game to hide high deductibles and co-pays.
|
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?
| false |
5445948_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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it gives you fear of losing your job
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it gives training on the job while not fearing losing your job
| 0 |
Unpaid interns are not just looking to gain experience.
|
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?
| false |
9312264_156_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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this is fair because people will not be too picky or judgmental to offer a fair tip
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this is unfair because people could be too picky or judgmental to offer a fair tip
| 0 |
Diners may not be able to select the server, but they can compensate them according to their service.
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To tip
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To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
| false |
5612224_338_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
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common sense has been in short supply since Eve
|
common sense has not been in short supply since Eve
| 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?
| false |
5518992_364_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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even people without children pay the taxes
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even though people without children pay the taxes too
| 1 |
They have paid for the right through taxes and deserve the chance to further their athletic abilities.
|
Home-schoolers should play for high school teams
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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?
| false |
7952064_230_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
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people don't need to be social to read
|
some people need to be social to read
| 1 |
Some people like a social place to read.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
6032130_73_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
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there is a large supply of information available online that anyone and everyone can access
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there isn't a large supply of information available online that anyone and everyone can access
| 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.
| false |
9863387_192_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
living on campus provides experience that allows for social and personal growth that just isn't obtained by living off campus
|
living on campus doesn't provide any additional experience that allows for social and personal growth
| 1 |
Most Americans live within commuting distance of universities.
|
Students should live off campus
|
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"?
| false |
11526420_122_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
apps are dependable and the best course of action is not to have a stenographer with an app used as backup
|
apps alone are not dependable and the best course of action is to have a stenographer with an app used as backup
| 0 |
Stenographers' work can be put into an app.
|
Court stenographers are not 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.
| false |
12408129_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
the residents of the Broken windows policing feel their quality of life is improving
|
the residents of the Broken windows policing feel their quality of life is being lowered
| 0 |
Broken windows policing saves money and increases quality of life, a powerful achievement.
|
Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime
|
Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police?
|
Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods?
| false |
9830834_412_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
it is the place of the US to be the watchdog of the world when plenty of our own are being mistreated
|
it is not the place of the US to be the watchdog of the world when plenty of our own are being mistreated
| 0 |
Syria has hurt its own people and it should be addressed.
|
US should attack Syria
|
Is an Attack on Syria Justified?
|
Should the United States and its allies launch air strikes against Syria in response to the Assad regime's reported use of chemical weapons?
| false |
8841900_282_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
NATO only looks good on paper
|
NATO looks good on paper
| 0 |
NATO is an organization without a purpose.
|
We should disband NATO
|
Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
|
With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
| false |
8834740_580_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
high tuition doesn't always mean more money to pay professors
|
high tuition means more money to pay professors, especially ones using Crowdsource platforms to do research
| 0 |
College sports make tuition higher.
|
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?
| false |
5448130_383_AB98SGS280TY5
|
Unpaid internships need to be regulated.
|
Unpaid internships are insufficiently regulated.
| 1 |
Internships are abused by employers and they should be monitored for misuse.
|
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?
| false |
10338783_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
everyone lies at times
|
officers lie at times
| 1 |
Police officers are occasionally untruthful or falsify evidence.
|
Police officers should be required to wear cameras
|
If Police Encounters Were Filmed
|
Should police officers be required to wear cameras that record their interactions with the public?
| false |
4062498_218_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
the internet offers teachers all the resources they could need
|
the internet doesn't offer teachers all the resources they could need
| 1 |
Librarians ensure teachers have the necessary resources.
|
School librarians are not expendable
|
Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
| false |
5907773_300_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
wasting money is a great way to help the economy
|
wasting money is a great way to hurt the economy
| 1 |
Hosting the Olympics is a waste of money.
|
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?
| false |
12002102_0_AD8UJKT5HYGNJ
|
a business shouldn't worry their employees becoming their next competitor
|
a business should worry their employees becoming their next competitor
| 0 |
It is unsupportable for companies to suppress employees' future career options.
|
Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals
|
When Companies Close Doors to the Future
|
Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors?
| false |
12536410_143_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
there is no innovation in 3-d printing since it's unsustainable
|
there is much innovation in 3-d printing and it is sustainable
| 1 |
Economic growth needs innovation.
|
3-D printing will 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.
| false |
9309004_185_A2QVMCGDLTWV9
|
society needs rank and file workers more than entrepreneurs
|
society needs entrepreneurs more than rank and file workers,
| 1 |
Tipping rewards entrepreneurial spirit and hard work.
|
To tip
|
To Tip or Not to Tip
|
Should restaurants do away with tipping?
| false |
11891193_331_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
schools won't likely cheat or falsify information
|
schools will likely cheat or falsify information
| 0 |
Governments grading colleges will force colleges to be concerned with student outcome.
|
Government should grade colleges
|
Should the Government Grade Colleges?
|
Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
| false |
2700020_649_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
more people now understand other cultures
|
more people now fail to understand other cultures
| 1 |
Understanding other culture is more important now than ever before.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
11970354_200_AYFOAD75CRBKE
|
the choices affect a wide demographic
|
the choices don't affect a wide demographic
| 1 |
Adults should be able to make their own choices.
|
Colorado didn't go too far with pot
|
Did Colorado Go Too Far With Pot?
|
Was the move to legalize marijuana done too quickly? Do changes need to be made to their approach?
| false |
5612280_615_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people can catch the errors in publications when they are reading
|
people cannot catch the errors in publications when they are reading
| 1 |
In highly respected publications there are numerous errors.
|
People are getting dumber
|
Are People Getting Dumber?
|
Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
| false |
4063639_595_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
many books aren't digital now
|
most books are digital now and there really isn't much of a job for librarians to do any more
| 0 |
Librarians have the ability to teach a special skill set to those who come to their buildings and they generally have the love of their job to do just that.
|
School librarians are not expendable
|
Are School Librarians Expendable?
|
States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
| false |
10944652_774_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
patrons of the banks don't pay off their debt on time
|
patrons of the banks pay off their debt on time
| 0 |
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?
| false |
10224439_92_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
people are responsible for controlling themselves and their finances, this financial boost could do wonders for the economy
|
people are not responsible for controlling themselves and their finances, this financial boost could not do wonders for the economy
| 1 |
Casino's take advantage of people and create nothing of substance.
|
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?
| false |
11404235_276_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5
|
overpopulation isn't really a problem
|
overpopulation is a real problem
| 0 |
Vaccinations save lives.
|
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?
| false |
10100991_0_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
high deductibles are needed in order to keep down the initial costs
|
high deductibles are not needed in order to keep down the initial costs
| 1 |
Obamacare used low rates as a shell game to hide high deductibles and co-pays.
|
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?
| false |
12404722_129_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
there aren't many minor violations that are silly and outdated and should be ignored
|
there are many minor violations that are silly and outdated and should be ignored
| 0 |
Enforcing minor violations sets the level of civility that is to be expected in neighborhoods.
|
Strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime
|
Is 'Broken Windows' a Broken Policy for Police?
|
Does strictly enforcing minor violations deter more serious crime or simply harass and antagonize residents of high-crime neighborhoods?
| false |
4264489_681_A247LJDZOGXJK6
|
their parents can't always enroll them in a deaf private school
|
their parents can enroll them in a deaf private school
| 0 |
Deaf students need more specialized education.
|
States need special schools for the deaf
|
Do States Need Schools for the Deaf?
|
A clash over whether children should be encouraged to sign, at a separate school for the deaf, or should attend 'mainstream' schools.
| false |
2700850_221_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
those career paths are more than just being a liberal arts teacher or a hobo
|
those career paths are being a liberal arts teacher or a hobo
| 0 |
Liberal arts provide knowledge to learn creative thinking, reading, and writing which are important to many career paths.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
13659246_229_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
terrorists also violate American laws for no reason
|
terrorists do not violate American laws for no reason
| 1 |
The CIA violates American laws for no reason.
|
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?
| false |
6812570_454_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
the other players need to stay competitive
|
the other players don't need to stay competitive
| 0 |
Doping gives an unfair advantage to certain players which bothers me,
|
Doping should not be allowed
|
Should Doping Be Allowed?
|
It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
| false |
13320024_249_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
strangers wouldn't be able to help your children with homework
|
strangers will help your children with homework
| 0 |
Children need an adult to help them learn good working habits and help with their frustration.
|
Parents should help their children with homework
|
Whose Work Is Homework?
|
Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
| false |
4595363_428_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9
|
people can rest at night
|
people need to rest
| 1 |
Everyone needs plenty of rest, school should not interfere with that.
|
School day should not be longer
|
Should the School Day Be Longer?
|
While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone?
| false |
9177340_550_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0
|
genes are like DNA sequences that already exist
|
genes are not DNA sequences that already exist
| 0 |
Companies should not be able to patent DNA sequences that already exist.
|
Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes
|
Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?
|
Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
| false |
2699384_115_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
a person can learn a little French without an entire class
|
a person can most easily learn a little French with a class
| 1 |
Learning just some French can help with travelling.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
10396017_195_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
those benefits outweigh the drawbacks
|
those benefits don't outweigh the drawbacks
| 0 |
Offering 6 years of high school can aid in a better and more well rounded curriculum that will help lift students into well paying jobs.
|
High school should last six years
|
Should High School Last Six Years?
|
President Obama recently visited a six-year high school, highlighting it as a model for the rest of the U.S. Should it be replicated?
| false |
3234363_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
independence is really not valued in our corporate society
|
independence is highly valued in our corporate society
| 1 |
Extreme parenting limits a child's ability to be independent.
|
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?
| false |
5447530_253_AJNQ2PBD07FKE
|
internships aren't very useful with education
|
all internships are very useful with education
| 0 |
There are other ways to get your foot in the door besides unpaid internships.
|
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?
| false |
3651490_320_A3GNQDFPZALU92
|
these issues ate not bound to be addressed at some future point, at that point, I'll say
|
these issues ate bound to be addressed at some future point, at that point, I'll say
| 0 |
I found online courses to not be well designed, flexible, or conducive to discussion.
|
Online classes are not the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
| false |
10951533_599_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
Big Banks are serving a much bigger community with more rules
|
Big Banks are serving a much bigger community with less rules
| 1 |
Smaller banks are more likely to be rigorous in compliance with regulations, as they are beholden to their community.
|
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?
| false |
11408927_12_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
the enlightened and religious can not ethically infringe on others rights
|
the enlightened and religious can ethically infringe on others rights
| 0 |
Not vaccinating infringes on the rights of 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?
| false |
2700020_649_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
the best way to do that is to travel
|
to travel is not necessarily the best way to do that
| 1 |
Understanding other culture is more important now than ever before.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
13659246_365_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM
|
those enemies aren't criminals and are not wishing to do harm to American people
|
those enemies are often criminals and those wishing to do harm to American people
| 0 |
The CIA creates more enemies for the US through it's actions.
|
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?
| false |
3649836_172_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1
|
computers can be programmed at the factory to adapt
|
computers can be programmed at the factory without needing to adapt
| 0 |
A computer is able to adapt to individual learning pace and needs.
|
Online classes are the best way to teach
|
Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?
|
Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
| false |
7950152_435_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ
|
people can function without learning
|
people can't function without learning
| 1 |
Libraries provide for lifelong learning.
|
We need libraries
|
Do We Still Need Libraries?
|
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
| false |
4839122_716_A104V8NZIQFN2F
|
mandatory voting will force society as a whole to educate more people
|
mandatory voting will force society as a whole to coerce more people
| 1 |
Politicians are criticized for pandering to unintelligent voters, so it makes no sense to demand that a larger number of such people be forced to vote.
|
Voting should not be mandatory
|
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
|
Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
| false |
11408162_344_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N
|
that personal choice has to be the best for the child legally
|
that personal choice won't always be best for the child legally
| 1 |
Vaccination should remain a personal choice.
|
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?
| false |
2326100_375_APQU1QQ738JV9
|
the government does not have the right to control the internet
|
the government has the right to control the internet
| 1 |
We want the US to regulate so people will not be exploited.
|
Internet gambling should be legalized
|
Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?
|
The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
| false |
2700862_178_AE861G0AY5RGT
|
college is about job preparation and not complex intellectual ecosystems
|
college is about complex intellectual ecosystems and not job preparation
| 1 |
We should support humanities programs to create a intellectual ecosystem that is complex and evolved.
|
Colleges need humanities programs
|
Do Colleges Need French Departments?
|
With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
| false |
4592432_277_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ
|
Schools could incorporate down time and fun into a longer day
|
Schools can't incorporate down time and fun in a longer day
| 1 |
Children need down time to have fun and be young.
|
School day should not be longer
|
Should the School Day Be Longer?
|
While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone?
| false |
4803078_343_APW9F8OTJ4KXO
|
the rest of the EU can't restructure enough to strengthen the union enough to withstand a struggle
|
the rest of the EU is restructuring to strengthen the union enough to withstand a struggle
| 0 |
Greece cannot support its own economy and is bringing the Euro down.
|
Greece will destroy the Euro Zone
|
Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone?
|
The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together.
| false |
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