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9975147_345_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	scholarships would give women a chance to study	scholarships would take women from the home	0	Miss America gives honors and education scholarships.	Miss America is good for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
3651490_320_A104V8NZIQFN2F	professors are even more inflexible and indoctrinate students to their personal beliefs	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.	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?
5445948_307_A247LJDZOGXJK6	that harms the company's bottom line	that helps the company's bottom line	1	Interns are replacing employees.	Unpaid internship exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
5477096_432_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	picking teams encourages competitiveness	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.	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?
13303812_159_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	most people don't understand that natural does not mean healthy	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.	Restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels	What Makes 'Natural' Natural?	Should the F.D.A. restrict use of the word "natural" on food labels?
3526042_138_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	fewer tourists at attractions is best for New Yorkers	fewer tourists at attractions is not best for New Yorkers	1	The parking problems caused by the bike lanes are ruining attractions.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
5475504_203_AE861G0AY5RGT	there is no prejudice that needed to be overcome as a home schooled student	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.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
6022328_10_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	vegans can't figure out how to eat without being at risk	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.	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?
10396017_407_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we really don't that many tradespeople	we really need more trades people	1	It can provide more vocational training which will better prepare students to handle their future jobs better.	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?
6953350_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look selfless and charitable	supporting an unappreciative country only makes the US look dumb and stingy	1	Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
11965227_391_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	a dangerous market deters children from getting involved	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	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?
9952573_220_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	no one goes out to eat if they want control over what they're shoving into their mouth	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.	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.
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	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?
8832426_496_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	we need athletes to be trained for professional teams	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.	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?
10346152_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY	police officers have no right to privacy in many situations.	police officers also have the right to privacy in many situations.	0	Cameras should monitor police officers 24/7.	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?
3639835_338_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	money will be saved all the way around	money will not be saved all the way around	1	The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
6129077_395_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it's a good diet that shouldn't have to be helped with vitamins	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?
10951533_475_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	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?
4583769_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	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.	Keep selling arms to Taiwan	Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan?	The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences?
3176054_290_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the two can so easily co exist	the two hardly co exist	1	It undermines public education and emphasizes religious values over facts even though the two can easily co-exist.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
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?
7951527_155_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this can be found in other buildings and online venues	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	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
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?
11894913_488_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	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?
2700850_221_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	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?
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?
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?
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?
7046664_196_A247LJDZOGXJK6	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?
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?
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?
10228010_160_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	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?
5448130_383_A104V8NZIQFN2F	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?
7441792_159_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
6210543_90_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	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.
8892337_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	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	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?
12628825_223_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	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?
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?
10944255_438_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	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?
7951577_328_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	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?
5449342_67_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	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?
7528221_101_A104V8NZIQFN2F	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.
10100991_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	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?
5445948_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it gives you fear of losing your job	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?
9312264_156_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is fair because people will not be too picky or judgmental to offer a fair tip	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.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
5612224_338_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	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.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
5518992_364_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	even people without children pay the taxes	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	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?
7952064_230_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	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?
6032130_73_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there is a large supply of information available online that anyone and everyone can access	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.
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"?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
11652915_304_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Jewish people need to stop being killed	Jewish people must stop being killed	1	It is likely that Jewish people would be slaughtered, proof of that is what is happening between Egyptians and Muslims.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
7950152_326_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	wisdom has much to do with city planning	wisdom has nothing to do with city planning	0	Libraries are a wise addition.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11160920_233_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	dignity should be bestowed freely	dignity should be earned	0	It would give dignity to both immigrants and democracy.	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?
10338469_90_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	evidence can be tampered with only if you're an expert in photoshop	evidence can be tampered with if you know how to use photoshop	0	Then there would be evidence instead of just opinion.	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?
6540450_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	most families are just as awesome as mine is	most families are not as awesome as mine is	0	My family took a trip around New York State and Connecticut, and it was epic.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
11403441_274_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they still have the freedom  of choice	the freedom  of choice is dangerous here	1	In recent years, there have been a few outbreaks of viruses that were once all but eradicated and they can be blamed on people who make "capable" choices.	Vaccination should be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
10228010_216_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	casinos can become self funded through the money they earn from gamblers	casinos can't become self funded through the money they earn from gamblers	1	Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos	Casinos are too much of a gamble	Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble?	Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs?
6017135_72_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	the basic ingredients of a vegan diet do have some merit	the basic ingredients of a vegan diet don't have any merit	1	Vegans use pseudo-science  to pressure people into an unhealthy lifestyle.	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?
11163402_167_A1N1T17XTPEEK5	the government should know who is who	the government should not know who is who	0	Legal identification would help police identify people.	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?
2700867_102_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	these are things that should be learned in the formative years or in one's spare time outside of school	these are things that shouldn't be learned in the formative years or in one's spare time outside of school	1	Humanities help students to process information and communicate with other people more effectively, sometimes in other languages.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
4063639_595_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is the sort of skill not just any teacher or aide could learn, there needs to be a full time librarian on staff.	This is the sort of skill any teacher or aide could learn, there doesn't have to be a full time librarian on staff.	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.
6890090_180_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	equality is a condition of capitalism	equality is not a condition of capitalism	0	These taxes make things more equal.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
6995121_203_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	reputation is not important, and this way Isreal is indebted to the US	reputation is very important, and this way Isreal is indebted to the US	1	Israel is costing the US money and international reputation.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
11891193_127_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the students and faculty don't make a good accounting themselves	the students and faculty make a good accounting themselves	0	Educators should be held accountable in exchange for the federal dollars they receive.	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?
7955845_286_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the internet does not make it unnecessary to meet others in person	the internet makes it unnecessary to meet others in person	0	Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6018659_227_A104V8NZIQFN2F	some people would make the incorrect moral choice	all people should make the correct moral choice	0	Veganism is a moral and personal choice and should not be a lifestyle forced on everyone.	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?
10100991_415_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	insurance companies are making more money	insurance companies are not making more money	1	Insurance companies will increase premiums or stop participating if they don't have enough people who sign up, rather than lose money.	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?
12628676_554_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is not always good pr to fight ISIS	it is always good pr to fight ISIS	0	The stronger of ISIS and Assad will be on top in the end so why prevent we need to get involved when we don't even know who's side to be on?	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?
9557758_49_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	her generation is still around	her generation is mostly dead	0	It meant something to her generation to make a vow which she did to serve her people until her death.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
12015274_65_A3GNQDFPZALU92	it'd be best to somehow get rid of those bad apples	it'd be best to somehow get rid of those bad apples but still keep tenure	0	Tenure allows for teachers who drink on the job or fall asleep at their desks to bargain for bonuses and increased retirement in order to get rid of them.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
5356141_153_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	compromise doesn't lead to sin	compromise leads to sin	0	Avoiding intellectual conflict creates stupid people who will not compromise for society.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
6030836_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	those students could not attend a state college for the same amount	those students could likely attend a state college for the same amount	0	Columbia College lets low income students attend for almost no tuition cost.	Wealthy colleges deserve tax breaks	Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks?	Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America?
6335460_399_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	the paranoia is not well-founded in regards to citizenship	the paranoia is well-founded in regards to citizenship	0	Dual citizenship not being allowed is only enforced by the paranoid.	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.
5477405_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	not all "people" are allowed to play on high school sports teams	all "people" should be allowed to play on high school sports teams	1	Kids that are homeschooled are still people.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
6037518_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these pimps will become legal bosses who still enslave their workers	these pimps will not become legal bosses who still enslave their workers	1	Because prostitution has been illegal, it tends to be dominated by often violent pimps.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
11900472_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	many colleges build up students and prevent them from sliding further into debt	many colleges prey upon students driving them further into debt	0	The type of information reviewed is not useful enough.	Government should not 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?
6953387_92_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	undermining our interests makes the US look absurd	undermining our interests helps the US look friendly	0	Supporting Israel undermines US national interests and policies in such an absurd way it is not understandable.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
3649836_172_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	individual learning paces are too slow	individual learning paces are perfect for everyone	1	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?
6954953_35_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they are not a broken people	they are a broken people	0	By arming Israel with military support, we are supporting their living under occupation as a broken people.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9859903_582_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students shouldn't share common experiences	students should share common experiences	0	Large group housing is available elsewhere where students can find a unique experience.	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"?
9947157_261_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they are free to patronize other restaurants but that would cost a restaurant their business	they are free to patronize other restaurants	0	People who want extra salt should be able to enjoy it.	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.
11408115_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	vaccines do not contain chemicals many children may be allergic to	vaccines contain chemicals many children may be allergic to	0	The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy.	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?
5449342_0_A3GNQDFPZALU92	college is no exception to the rule (college kids usually have no other income, from parents, financial aid, etc.) so	college is the exception that proves the rule (college kids usually have other income, from parents, financial aid, etc.) so	0	Only those who are well off can afford to work without pay.	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?
5611379_84_A247LJDZOGXJK6	that saves our brain power to focus on more philosophical questions	that drains our brain's power to focus on more philosophical questions	1	Technology and the economy have caused people to be less able to think for themselves.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
7955845_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	that is costly to build and maintain	they are not costly to build and maintain	1	Libraries are elegant and nice buildings in my community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
10095919_605_AB98SGS280TY5	The ACA is affordable for everyone.	The ACA is not affordable for everyone.	0	Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
7957857_521_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	there are better venues for activities	there aren't better venues for many activities	1	Libraries provide much needed activities for caregivers and young children in communities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
5447530_752_AE861G0AY5RGT	interns work hard to prove they are good enough to become employees	interns working hard does not prove they are good enough to become employees	1	Interns work as hard as regular employees.	Unpaid internship exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
5360372_742_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	a little harm from parental control is a good thing	a little harm from parental control is a bad thing	1	Federal government mandates are less harmful than parent mandates.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
7329563_229_A104V8NZIQFN2F	criticizing another professionals work is not work	criticizing another professionals work is a type of work	1	Professional work is important.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
12997439_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	depressed people haven't benefited from prozac	depressed people have benefited from prozac	1	The combination of Prozac and talk therapy have been very effective for many depressed people.	Prozac was a true step forward in medicine	The State of the Prozac Nation	Was the antidepressant a true step forward in medicine, or did it just open the flood gates to aggressive marketing and branding of drugs?
9557758_243_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	she has reigned and done her duty for a very long time and is deserving of respect	she has reigned and done her duty for a very long time and is deserving of rest	0	Queen Elizabeth II lead through difficult time periods and is a continued source of pride for the United Kingdom.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
6212698_362_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people shouldn't be welcomed in more than one country	people should be welcomed in more than one country	1	Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them.	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.
11163402_404_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people don't have the right to be anonymous	people have the right to be anonymous	0	Undocumented people would no longer remain anonymous to the government.	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?
5378052_185_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people still would rather be safe than drive	people still would rather drive than be safe	0	The rail is much safer.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
5477096_432_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	kids who already have a perfectly fine team available to them need to learn that you can't always get what you want	kids who already have a perfectly fine team available to them need not learn that you can't always get what you want	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.	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?
12013086_252_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	bad teachers can do what they want knowing they won't be fired	good teachers can do what they want knowing they won't be fired	1	Teachers only have the assurance that they can't be fired on a whim.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
12538804_183_AD8UJKT5HYGNJ	everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology	not everyone can benefit from people having the latest technology	1	Many in lesser developed areas have no access to computers, so the availability of 3D manufactured devices would depend on the provider. Bureaucracies are unlikely to willingly give up their jobs.	3-D printing will not change the world	Will 3-D Printing Change the World?	For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
6038024_306_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	places like Amsterdam experience less crime and STD	places like Amsterdam still experience crime and STD	0	It should have the same health security as places like Amsterdam and Hamburg.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
9419257_447_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	fertility procedures aren't always available	fertility procedures are always available	0	Longer wait times increase the probability of needing fertility procedures.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
3639835_338_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	bottom line thinking might be ok for some government services	bottom line thinking might be bad for government services	1	The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
7096050_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6	people consume organic foods for the taste rather than the health benefits	people consume organic foods for the health benefits rather than the taste	0	Organic food doesn't taste any better, but costs more.	Organic food is not 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?
11520908_520_AE861G0AY5RGT	most court reporters aren't competent	most court reporters are competent	1	A transcript produced by a competent reporter is irreplaceable, and not having one may sacrifice justice.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
9947157_154_AE861G0AY5RGT	moderation shouldn't be determined by the chef	moderation should be determined by the chef	0	It is important seasoning and can be used in moderation.	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.
8385486_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	not many private organizations such as churches and the YMCA offer preschool services that the parents can choose themselves	plenty of private organizations such as churches and the YMCA offer preschool services that the parents can choose themselves	0	Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
8390305_345_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	benefiting the lower middle class is not a good policy	benefiting the lower middle class is a good policy	1	These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
10344127_538_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there aren't thousands of public cameras around that can record almost anywhere	there are thousands of public cameras around that can record almost anywhere	0	There will always be a recording if the process is done correctly.	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?
4426679_22_AE861G0AY5RGT	college students aren't masters of critical thought	college students are masters of critical thought	0	Research papers uncover superficial uncritical thinking.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
2655810_361_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	plug-in cars are not the only new technology available	plug-in cars is the only new technology available	1	Realizing that gasoline is not the only way to fuel cars will lead to lots of  innovation.	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?
12418818_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	those rigorous standards won't prevent maximum economic gain	those rigorous standards prevent maximum economic gain	0	Starchitects adhere to a more rigorous set of industry standards than do local architects.	'Starchitects' are not ruining cities	Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?	Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
9309004_185_AE861G0AY5RGT	most waiters do no work hard	most waiters do work hard	1	Tipping rewards entrepreneurial spirit and hard work.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
10396017_359_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we really need more successful people	we really don't need more successful people	0	More education leads to more successful people.	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?
9308914_112_AE861G0AY5RGT	a person will allow you to insult them if they are paid	a person won't allow you to insult them if they are paid	1	Tips are insulting to customers and servers.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
7447002_600_AE861G0AY5RGT	all television is staged and orchestrated events solely for entertainment purposes	regular television is staged and orchestrated events solely for entertainment purposes but this is supposed to be real	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?
11408807_126_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the parents do not have to pay restitution for their choice	the parents will have to pay restitution for their choice	0	Anyone refusing to vaccinate children should be liable for any disease or death they cause.	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?
10099242_60_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	low costs can hurt providers	low costs can help providers	1	Obamacare lowered costs and children were able to utilize it until employment was found.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
7096050_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	it's not good to spend money for no reason	it's good to spend money for no reason	0	Organic food doesn't taste any better, but costs more.	Organic food is not 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?
9183882_51_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they did discover it and things about it	they did not discover it and only learned things about it	1	Companies did not create the gene.	Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes	Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?	Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
3649631_140_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	repetition is ok in our computerized society	repetition in our computerized society isn't ok	1	Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading.	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?
2699384_479_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some Americans can't travel to learn about other cultures	Americans can travel to learn about other cultures	0	Americans need to learn about other cultures.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
2341049_117_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Indians think  we are awake in our dreams	Indians think our we are awake in our dreams	0	Senoi Indians believe that our dream state is the other side of our wakeful state, and is of equal importance.	We should not manipulate our dreams	Should We Manipulate Our Dreams?	Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams?
7237962_286_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	drones deter us of the actual mission	drones do not deter us of the actual mission	1	Drones are a deterrent.	Drone attacts make more good	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
11448878_687_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many families are affected by vaccine injuries	only some families are affected by vaccine injuries	0	It is unfair for families affected by vaccine injuries to say that their suffering is for the greater good.	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?
4592399_454_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children do not have more energy than adults	children have more energy than adults	0	Adults tend to begin to wear down around 3 in the afternoon, it is logical to believe that children would do the same.	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?
7952666_625_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	technology has made information readily available for all	technology hasn't made information readily available for all	1	Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2700020_281_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	people should think about dilemmas in a general way	people should think about dilemmas in a personal way	1	Humanities help students to think about human dilemmas in a personal way.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
10948971_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	banks are not held accountable for their problems	banks are not accountable for their problems	0	Big Banks are not held accountable for the problems that they have caused so cannot be controlled.	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?
4964300_22_AE861G0AY5RGT	employers do not only exist because of employees and customers some of whom are obese	employers only exist because of employees and customers some of whom are obese	0	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?
9557758_49_APQU1QQ738JV9	societal needs change with time, policy should change with time to better serve the needs of the people	societal needs don't change with time	1	It meant something to her generation to make a vow which she did to serve her people until her death.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
6953215_156_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	Israel has been involved in horrible actions	we need Israel and can overlook its actions	0	Israel is acting inhumane.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
5445253_523_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	college students are earning a valuable experience that is not more important than minimum wage	college students are earning a valuable experience more important than minimum wage	0	Standards of work should include minimum wages.	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?
8360040_148_AE861G0AY5RGT	disclosure would not create competition between hackers to one up the others	disclosure would create competition between hackers to one up the others	0	Companies should disclose hacking attempts as a matter of national security.	Disclosure makes consumers safer	Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?	Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
4838707_179_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	people want to be left alone	people can be left alone and still mail in a ballot	0	People have the freedom to be left alone.	Voting should not be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
6949832_322_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the best way to get the rest of the Middle-Eastern countries to destroy Israel is by staying out of it	the best way to get the rest of the Middle-Eastern countries to destroy Israel is by sticking our noses in	0	American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
6103587_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	banks are not public services and are entitled to make a profit	banks are public services and are not entitled to make a profit	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?
2699711_361_AB98SGS280TY5	People are not better equipped in life when they can speak another language.	People are better equipped in life when they can speak another language.	0	Humanities programs teach non-essential information.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
3235190_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	compassionate children aren't always successful	compassionate children are always successful	1	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?
11408927_175_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	those other people can get vaccinated	those other people cannot get vaccinated	1	[Not vaccinating] puts others at risk.	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?
9831366_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	Syria is out of control but what is happening there is not effecting the entire world as a whole	Syria is out of control and what is happening there is now effecting the entire world as a whole	0	Punishing a country that violates the US Government's sense of morality without any threat to the US will harm society.	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?
9944713_0_A2G30CUMM6UXG5	the research has been proven it	the research has been going back and forth	0	Research suggests salt is better for you than once thought.	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.
3175179_500_AE861G0AY5RGT	all parents work to be sure their schools are the very best	home-schooling parents aren't doing enough to be sure their schools are the very best	1	Parents should either move to a better district or help improve public schooling instead of asking for a tax credit.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
11540283_213_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	there are not many other houses of treasures	there are many houses of treasures	0	The Rock Hall of Fame is a house of treasures.	Rock Hall of Fame matters	Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?	Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
4060466_260_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	teachers can work two jobs at once	teachers can't work two jobs at once	0	School teachers perform the duties that libraries are expected too perform, and thus libraries are redundant.	School librarians are expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
9844415_393_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	attacking Syria would only provoke Syria to sell more supplies	attacking Syria would discourage Syria from sell more supplies	1	Without Syria providing supplies to Hezbollah Israel would be at peace.	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?
9944713_389_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the waitstaff cannot put the salt on the food for them	the waitstaff can put the salt on the food for them	0	Restaurants serve people, therefore they should provide things that make the customer happy, not force them into what the chef thinks is best.	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.
12014627_104_AB98SGS280TY5	Teachers need ability not guaranteed stability	Teachers need stability based on ability.	0	Teachers are safe from review.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
3127716_968_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it would take huge modifications to fix these accidents	there can be a few small modifications that fix these accidents	0	New York's bike lanes are causing many accidents and injuries, the project was wasteful and not well planned.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
5654207_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the students can't choose this path over less expensive routes (community college, transfer to state)	the students can choose this path over less expensive routes (community college, transfer to state)	0	Banks can get bailed out, but young people with student loans are locked into debt.	College free for everyone	Should College Be for Everyone?	Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
10095919_605_A104V8NZIQFN2F	capitalism is a good system	capitalism is a doomed system	0	Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
13659246_465_A104V8NZIQFN2F	there were not many more events we did not hear about	there were so many more events we did not hear about	0	The CIA missed many key events that occurred in the last 30 years.	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?
2698806_345_A104V8NZIQFN2F	culture is not a bourgeois concept	culture is a bourgeois concept	0	French language study helps with understanding culture.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
2700867_102_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	we need more than one language to function even if we can use apps if we have to translate	we only need one language to function and can use apps if we have to translate	0	Humanities help students to process information and communicate with other people more effectively, sometimes in other languages.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
7957857_376_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most classic works of literature are available as free ebooks and many new books can be found for free online	most classic works of literature are not available as free ebooks and many new books can't be found for free online	1	Libraries level the playing field for people who cannot afford books.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11163651_56_AE861G0AY5RGT	immigrants continue to spill into the US in spite of our disapproval	immigrants continue to spill into the US in spite of our approval	0	After crossing our border unlawfully they do not deserve an ID card as this is approval of being in our country	All immigrants should not 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?
13319707_476_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	individual attention make children comfortable	individual attention make children uncomfortable	0	A parent at home can give more individual attention than can a  teacher of a large class.	Parents should help their children with homework	Whose Work Is Homework?	Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
2699622_455_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most people do travel internationally	most people don't travel internationally	0	Spanish classes were very useful when travelling.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6017135_17_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	children are not able to adapt as species have done since the beginning of time	children are able to adapt just as species have done since the beginning of time	0	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?
9863414_511_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	students that live off campus are much more likely to graduate and find a job	students that live off campus are much less likely to graduate and find a job	0	Living off campus will help with off ceding debt.	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"?
2323205_193_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	government spending is good for the economy	government spending is bad for the economy	1	The health issues that accompany gambling would necessitate the government to spend money to counteract them.	Internet gambling should not be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
6102751_193_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	veganism provides enough protein or carbs for an adult human	veganism doesn't provide enough protein or carbs for an adult human	1	The body does not function well without protein or carbs.	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?
13563613_293_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	charter schools have problem students	charter schools don't have any problem students	1	Charter schools getting rid of problem students creates more problems.	Charter schools are cherry-picking students	Keeping Only the Best Behaved	Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
7955845_286_AYFOAD75CRBKE	other places exist for this reason	no other places exist for this reason	1	Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6038024_306_AE861G0AY5RGT	prostitute in hamburg are not very sick	prostitute in hamburg are very sick	0	It should have the same health security as places like Amsterdam and Hamburg.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
10100991_320_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	young people can't save money by not buying the insurance	young people will save money by not buying the insurance	0	The high cost of premiums will drive younger healthy people to avoid purchasing the insurance and instead pay the tax penalty.	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?
13081146_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	Palestine is not Israel's equal	Palestine is  Israel's equal	1	Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal.	Nations should recognize a Palestinian state	Recognizing a Palestinian State	Should nations recognize a Palestinian state?
5447986_372_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	college students will do well in internships	college students never do well in internships	0	Internships only last for a short period of time, and those who do well will get a paid position or a recommendation.	Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
6540450_156_A2JKETV64OU7DY	kids usually remember and experience things like adults do	kids usually don't remember or experience things like adults do	0	My family took our kids on vacations and had a great time.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
5474672_140_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	There must be a few odd ducks in society	There need not be odd ducks in society	1	Sports can help home-schooled children improve their social skills.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
2262077_390_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it has a low rate	despite its rate it has put teachers on their toes	0	TFA has a low retention rate so it is not always considered successful.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
3235492_212_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this action made her into an unhappy person	this action hasn't made her into an unhappy person	1	My daughter was simply lazy and not doing work, by cracking down I was able to get her to improve her grades.	Extreme parenting leads to greater success	Is Extreme Parenting Effective?	Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
2264065_190_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the best and brightest are not what schools need at the moment	the best and brightest are what schools have at the moment	1	TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for.	TFA has raised the status of public teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
4963738_276_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	there are not many life choices protected by government	there are many life choices protected by government	0	Obesity is a choice, not something forced on someone.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
10346152_389_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is costly to implement that program	it is not costly to implement that program	1	Cameras would benefit everyone.	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?
2699780_104_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many people are going work internationally	most people aren't going work internationally	0	Language programs assist in communication between international companies.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
12017128_84_AB98SGS280TY5	Teachers need job stability	Teachers need job regulation	0	Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
7955845_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the level of elegance costs the taxpayers too much money	the level of elegance costs the taxpayers very little money	1	Libraries are elegant and nice buildings in my community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
8831613_509_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	colleges can live with cuts to academic programs but not cuts to sports which affect enrollment	colleges can not live with cuts to academic programs but could with cuts to sports which don't affect enrollment	1	Tax deductible contributions to higher education is likley to be a fixed sum; athletic programs drain money from academic programs.	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?
7528221_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	free money is makes trouble	free money is awesome	0	FEMA just hands out money.	We don't need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
6037743_326_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	it is still fundamentally about selling one's body	it is still fundamentally about health	1	By legalizing prostitution, it can provide safeguards and protections.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
8385921_17_AE861G0AY5RGT	taking turns, and meditation should not be taught by parents	taking turns, and meditation should be taught by parents	0	Preschools teach important skills such a taking turns, movement, and mediatation.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
6016899_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	Health benefits outweigh enjoyment.	Health benefits don't outweigh enjoyment	1	Vegan diets are not enjoyable or easy to process.	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?
9311766_52_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they should make a pleasant environment anyway	they have no incentive to make a pleasant environment anyway	1	Tipping servers provides an added incentive to create a pleasant environment for the customers.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
6953351_131_AE861G0AY5RGT	no nation not allied with the US deserves nuclear weapons for protection	any nation allied with the US deserves nuclear weapons for protection	0	As a nation, it is well known that Israel has a stockpile of nuclear weapons that they should be forced to give up.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
2699711_361_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	student need to complete electives	student do not need to complete electives	1	Humanities programs teach non-essential information.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6954381_147_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	Israel wil misuse weapons of mass destruction	Muslims will misuse weapons of mass destruction regardless	0	America has historically misled Muslims while allowing Israel to have weapons of mass destruction.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9417917_321_A2JKETV64OU7DY	energy like that cannot be used for the greater good of the world	energy like that can be used for the greater good of the world	0	Younger moms have much more energy.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
11523833_166_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	good records can be kept by digital tools	good records can't be kept by digital tools	1	They keep good records.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
5447530_253_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is not easy and guaranteed way to learn the job while getting experience	this is an easy and guaranteed way to learn the job while getting experience	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?
13039830_179_AB98SGS280TY5	the United States is already in a financial crisis	the United States doesn't want another financial crisis	1	The embargo hurts our own economy.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
4425625_274_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students already know how to use digital tools	many students don't already know how to use digital tools	1	Teaching students in the use of digital tools would be helpful.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
6955398_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	we don't want them to bomb us, but they wanted to	we don't want them to bomb us so it's better to be friends with them	0	Israel is a dishonest broker and has commited crimes against innocent people. They have broken promises and have an atomic bomb.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
7230457_951_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	citizens will behave better	citizens will not behave better	1	Government usage of drone's will inevitably lead to using drone's on citizens.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
6025796_187_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	looks have nothing to do with health	health is overlooked	1	Veganism causes people to be very thin and look unhealthy.	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?
6103367_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	banks don't need more money to stay in business	banks need money to stay in business	0	The government getting rid of usury laws allowed banks to charge high fees.	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?
3637150_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they do not know how to balance a budget as well as anyone else	they know how to balance a budget better than anyone else	0	The uber conservative republicans are the ones pushing privatization the most.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
4592517_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	children could be afforded a mid-day nap were the day lengthened	children wouldn't be afforded a mid-day nap were the day lengthened	1	My children's schooldays are too long to keep their attention.	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?
2701138_335_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students might not be exposed to cultures in a variety of other ways	students are exposed to cultures in a variety of other ways	0	Humanities courses ensure students are exposed to other cultures.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
12012725_373_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the turnaround is so large	the turnaround is so small	0	Because of tenure, only a very small number of teachers are fired for cause.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
2654957_283_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	companies that make gas powered cars cannot fight them	companies that make gas powered cars will fight them	0	The cost efficiency of electric cars will make gasoline powered vehicles go away	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?
9830834_0_A2G30CUMM6UXG5	is a lack of evidence of chemical attacks from it's own government	is plenty of evidence of chemical attacks from it's own government	1	The US (not alone) with our allies will have to do something IF there's enough solid evidence of Syrian government using chemical weapons against its own people.	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?
5382541_184_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it won't appeal to car crazy Californians	it will appeal to car hating crazy Californians	1	A rail provides connections and efficiency.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
2699604_345_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	such appreciation is tangential to our current world	such appreciation is integral to our current world	1	Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
2264964_161_A104V8NZIQFN2F	skilled teachers only manipulate students more	skilled teachers only encourage students more	1	TFA does not provide skilled teachers to students.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
2852843_141_A2JKETV64OU7DY	their lives are always monitored and they have a status or celebrity and royalty	their lives aren't monitored even though they have a status of celebrity and royalty	1	Kate and William appear to have a normal, modern relationship that does not seem to be threatened by outsiders.	Royal Couple could be a modern family	Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family?	The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife.
4594455_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	parents are absent much of the time	parents are at home much of the time	1	It is not the job of a public school teacher to raise children - that is the parents' job.	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?
5061566_95_AE861G0AY5RGT	those other sources don't have the same books of Amazon	those other sources have the same books of Amazon	1	The Kindle requires you to buy ebooks only from Amazon, instead of other sources.	Amazon will kill off publishers	Will Amazon Kill Off Publishers?	What happens when more writers have the option of a one-stop shop: agent, publisher and bookseller.
3124188_719_AE861G0AY5RGT	new yorkers were unable to bike to work and play before the introduction of bike lanes	new yorkers were able to bike to work and play before the introduction of bike lanes	0	I'm still able to bike 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?
4366654_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	robots aren't enough to do all the tasks on the farm	robots are enough to do all the tasks on the farm	1	Farms should use mechanization to reduce costs.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
9853355_102_A24XBVPC9MYJVX	too much experience may make teachers set in their ways and not open to fresh ideas, hiring new teachers might be a better decision.	too much experience does not make teachers set in their ways and not open to fresh ideas, hiring new teachers might not be a better decision.	1	Teachers become better and more consistent with more experience.	Teachers need to have experience	Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?	Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
5377578_77_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	California really is running out of transportation options	California isn't really running out of transportation options	1	I don't think there will be enough passengers to make a high-speed rail economic.	California doesn't need high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
9419257_180_A104V8NZIQFN2F	having children should not be a sacrifice	having children should be a sacrifice	0	Fertility treatments took a toll on me personally and professionally.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
13653112_150_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is not the only secret agency we have	it is the only secret agency we have	0	The CIA is not very secretive which makes them ineffective.	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?
6104729_65_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	these fees are the only way that banks stay afloat	these fees aren't the only way that banks stay afloat	1	Accounts should not be listed as free, when they include hidden fees.	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?
6812058_695_A104V8NZIQFN2F	athletes don't break the rules by doping	athletes break the rules by doping	0	It is their own discretion if they want to take drugs that will affect only themselves in the long run.	Doping should 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?
3176054_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	homeschooling does not relieve public school overcrowding	homeschooling relieves public school overcrowding	0	Homeschooling is a choice.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
9417806_386_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	People are living into their 70's and 80's	even though people are living into their 70's and 80's	1	Kids wish to know their grandparents.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
2326100_375_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	internet gambling will definitely not exploit	internet gambling will definitely exploit	0	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.
5373584_295_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	California is already on the verge of an abundance of funds today	California is already on the verge of bankruptcy today	0	High speed rail in California would be a boost to a busy rail corridor and show the rest of the US how to implement their own.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
10099723_83_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the situations are working	the situations aren't working	0	It's the best we could do with circumstances aren't likey to change soon.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
2323212_234_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	many families don't have enough money to waste	families that waste their money don't deserve said money	0	The lottery and gambling and harmful to individuals and families that waste their money on them.	Internet gambling should not be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
2567078_365_AYFOAD75CRBKE	they hold a public office	they don't hold a public office	1	Although the speech is hateful, off duty actions cannot be considered to fire someone.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
11411383_255_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it's my goal to harm all children	it's not my goal to harm all children	1	Vaccination does more harm than good.	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?
4367203_79_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the price to harvest trees mechanically isn't too high	the price to harvest trees mechanically is still too high	0	Growers could replant mechanically harvestable trees.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
5447986_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	'worthiness' is a valid form of payment	'worthiness' is not a valid form of payment	0	Internships permit students to work for free in order to prove that the student is worthy of future, paid work.	Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
9312464_700_A104V8NZIQFN2F	servers will make more than minimum wage regardless of tipping	servers will make more than minimum wage only when they are tipped	0	This would allow for worker to have higher wages.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
9419257_10_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	IVF is available to some	IVF isn't available to some	1	Many young women don't realize the difficulties of IVF.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
6066271_10_AB98SGS280TY5	prostitution doesn't always have to be a dangerous job	prostitution will always be a dangerous job	0	Workers in legal brothels are safe and there by choice where violence and abuse are minimized.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
8892337_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	students should feel important	students shouldn't feel important	0	I have poor handwriting and  mainly use technology but cursive writing still feels important to me.	Students should be taught cursive	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?
3170953_334_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	public schools don't get money for educating children, home schooling is an alternative method that deserves equal funding	public schools get money for educating children, home schooling is an alternative method that deserves equal funding	0	Favoritism should not be granted to a few who school their children at home, jeopardizing the education of the public.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
2700020_649_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	doing important things is practical	doing important things is not practical	0	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?
9841537_340_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	self-defense gives the US a good reason	self-defense doesn't give the US a good reason	1	It is illegal to attack a country except in self-defense.	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?
6003165_166_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	we can't learn healthy habits ourselves	we can learn healthy habits ourselves	0	We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex.	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.
7950152_326_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	libraries are only an addition to the community	libraries are more than just an addition to the community	1	Libraries are a wise addition.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
3127716_968_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the accidents the lanes are causing are not sufficient for keeping first responders employed	the accidents the lanes are causing are keeping first responders employed	0	New York's bike lanes are causing many accidents and injuries, the project was wasteful and not well planned.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
2701458_582_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	most university students don't have access to the internet	most university students have access to the internet	1	The internet provides this kind of information for free.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6995121_203_AE861G0AY5RGT	the money spent on support Israel will not be returned once Israel is politically sound	the money spent on support Israel will be returned once Israel is politically sound	0	Israel is costing the US money and international reputation.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
8390305_345_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	many private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer	few private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer	1	These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
7952666_625_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	information is not readily available elsewhere	information is more readily available elsewhere	0	Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7951527_444_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	community focal points tend to create havens for children	community focal points tend to create drug havens	0	A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2700850_116_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	humanity programs don't teach how to think critically	humanity programs teach how to think critically	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?
11404170_84_AE861G0AY5RGT	no one cares for the first amendment	everyone cares for the first amendment	1	Not vaccinating endangers the public and violates the establishment clause of the first amendment.	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?
2699604_345_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people should learn about Greeks and Romans	people don't need to learn about Greeks and Romans	0	Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
7952064_230_A104V8NZIQFN2F	libraries are a social place	libraries are a place to be quiet not socialize	0	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?
10945584_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most banks are not more careful after learning from the 2008 recession and have not learned how to handle themselves better	most banks are more careful after learning from the 2008 recession and have learned how to handle themselves better	0	JPM didn't control it's traders or know what they were doing.	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?
12013086_330_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	teachers are paid low salaries for a reason	teachers are paid low salaries for no reason	1	The security of tenure is necessary to compensate for the low salary of teachers.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
4969473_87_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it doen't take time for them to care for themselves	it takes time for them to care for themselves	0	Obese individuals should care for themselves both for their own health and the economic burden on society as a whole.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
2264065_190_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	TFA has elevated the public perception of these teaching positions	TFA has done nothing to elevate the public perception of these teachers	0	TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for.	TFA has raised the status of public teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
2701458_582_A247LJDZOGXJK6	students don't spend enough productive time on the internet	students spend enough productive time on the internet	1	The internet provides this kind of information for free.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
3285182_74_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	junk will always be available and not all consumers have access to a Walmart	junk may not always be available and all consumers have access to a Walmart	1	Wal-Mart is doing well for trying to help consumers eat better.	Wal-Mart can make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
9950396_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the chef may not season the food reasonably	the chef will season the food reasonably	0	The chef can't know how each person wants their food seasoned.	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.
7049483_32_AE861G0AY5RGT	the spouse will be influential in the direction of the US	the spouse will not be influential in the direction of the US	0	The spouses are a reflection of the strength of the candidate, by how they chose to marry the candidate.	We 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?
7948878_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	there will still be a reason to have libraries at that point	there will be no point in having libraries at that point	0	It will be sad when libraries become only access points for the Internet.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7951873_50_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it is not more important to fix public roads	it is more important to fix public roads	0	I use the library often and it would negatively impact the community to lose these resources.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
5612224_338_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	common sense does not equate to intelligence	common sense equates to intelligence	1	People today lack common sense that cannot be taught.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
7528422_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6	states cannot better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area	each state can better plan for the type of disasters that would affect their area	0	Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.	We need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
8828822_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F	we don't need more research and education	we need more research and education	1	If they didn't have to spend money on competitive sports it could be spent on research and education.	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?
2700862_1163_AE861G0AY5RGT	education is about learning in preparation for employment and enrichment	education is about learning in preparation for employment and not enrichment	0	Humanities programs are meant to enrich everyone.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11917910_687_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	their job is pretty useless already	their job is pretty useful	1	Mandatory reports would make a psychotherapists job useless.	No, the laws should not be toughened	Can Therapists Prevent Violence?	Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective?
6516554_448_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	respecting your child's choices is more difficult when you track them	respecting your child's choices is easier when you can track them	0	If you do not respect your child's choices while providing parental support then they will not be successful.	Tracking kids invades privacy	You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?	When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
11408115_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	vaccine allergies do exist in some children, it cannot be universally mandated	vaccine allergies only exist in some children, it can be universally mandated	1	The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy.	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?
9953236_117_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	salt should only be used after exercise	salt should not only be used after exercise	1	Salt is useful for replacing electrolytes lost through exercise.	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.
11666716_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	race is just one factor	race is an important issue	0	Socioecomonics should play a higher role in college admissions instead of race.	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?
9419257_10_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	motherhood is a good experience	the best way to realize is through experience	0	Many young women don't realize the difficulties of IVF.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
8391093_336_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	non-academic skills can be taught more rigorously and for free in the home	non-academic skills cannot be taught more rigorously and for free in the home	1	It gives all children a head start on non-academic skills.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
4366654_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	machines break less than people	machines break and people don't	0	Farms should use mechanization to reduce costs.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
8892337_317_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	we want students thinking all the time	we don't want students thinking too much or they might rebel	0	Writing cursive can stimulate thinking.	Students should be taught cursive	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?
12534617_60_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	technology always catches up and passes current limitations	technology seldom catches up and passes current limitations	1	3-D printing cannot use many of the raw materials presently used in manufacturing.	3-D printing will not change the world	Will 3-D Printing Change the World?	For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
10948971_587_AE861G0AY5RGT	the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are good for the economy	the banks will use the subsides given by the government to ensure their future and growth which are bad for the economy	1	Big banks will only look out for themselves and then drain the government when they fail.	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?
8390305_86_A104V8NZIQFN2F	small children have no reason to be mature and should have fun	small children have every reason to be mature	1	Even if there is no instruction preschool helps children mature.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
6814608_150_AE861G0AY5RGT	all athletes already take performance enhancing drugs	not all athletes take performance enhancing drugs	1	If performance enhancing drugs are allowed it will be unfair to those not interested in taking them.	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?
11417696_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	our population is not dying off despite the risks	our population will start dying off because of the risks	1	Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.	Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
9183882_288_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people usually don't patent their own genes	people usually have defacto patents of their own genes	1	Genes belong to the people they are inside of.	Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes	Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?	Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
5905284_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	construction jobs don't pay very well	construction jobs pay well	0	These games really only serve as a frivolous event that benefits construction companies with connections.	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?
9308366_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the US runs similarly and they should make minimum wage	the US runs differently and they make less than half minimum wage	0	In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
2699299_188_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	all students will work in the global economy in some way	some students won't work in the global economy	0	The humanities are important for developing a student's creative and critical thinking which are important skills for succeeding in a global economy.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6949832_322_AYFOAD75CRBKE	supporting them helps US interests too	supporting them does not help US interests	1	American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
6066271_278_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	happy hookers are at reduced risk	even happy hookers are at risk	0	Working in a legal brothel makes prostitutes happier.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
13652278_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	we depend too much on the CIA for this, we don't need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments	we depend too much on the CIA for this, we need to shift terrorism prevention duties to other departments	0	Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil.	We 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?
7968413_132_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people like to post mean comments on private moments	people like to comment on private moments	0	Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment.	Social media ruin romance	Has Facebook Ruined Love?	Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
6953215_156_A24XBVPC9MYJVX	the U.S. acts humanely, we can teach Israel how to also act humanely.	the U.S. acts humanely, but we can't be responsible to teach Israel how to also act humanely.	1	Israel is acting inhumane.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
6022867_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people in general all need veggies	people in general don't all eat veggies	1	Diet is particular to the individual, each person needs to decide what works best for them.	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?
7955845_741_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the soul and minds of people are insatiable	the soul and minds of people are in need of constant growth	1	Libraries are needed more than ever to feed the soul and minds of people.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
3123867_377_A104V8NZIQFN2F	cyclists will either learn to follow the road rules or get hit by cars	cyclists will not learn to either follow the road rules or get hit by cars	1	Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
2699263_426_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	interested parties can learn about other cultures and languages outside of university	interested parties cannot easily learn about other cultures and languages outside of university	1	I have broadened the scope of my knowledge to include issues relating to North African, West African, and Carribbean peoples.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11404549_402_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	the risk of vaccine injuries is much high than the risk of disease	the risk of vaccine injuries is much lower than the risk of disease	0	Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries.	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?
8829168_82_AE861G0AY5RGT	sports is the best way to learn to condition yourself	sports is the worst way to learn to condition yourself	1	Campuses should focus more on teaching stretching and personal conditioning than sports.	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?
3637150_168_AE861G0AY5RGT	the republicans returned all of the money	the republicans kept all of the money	1	Due to a lack of oversight billions of taxpayer dollars were awarded to corporations linked to republicans.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
4859942_157_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	a legal mandate is not a superficial reason	a legal mandate is a superficial reason	1	I don't think people should be voting if they are voting for superficial reasons.	Voting should not be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
13657334_419_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they have experience in criminal activity	they don't have enough experience in criminal activity	1	The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture.	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?
7326661_150_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it matters a lot if the arts are accountable, as they affect the real world	it does not matter if the arts are accountable as they do not affect the real world	0	Critics bring accountability and measurement to the arts.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
4966919_863_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the people have don't mental problems	the people have mental problems	0	These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
6812570_755_AYFOAD75CRBKE	sports can be divided into groups	sports cannot be divided into groups	1	Allowing these drugs would create a larger gap between wealthier players and those who are less so.	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?
8837139_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	the threat of being dropped from athletic programs inspires students to improve in their academics	the threat of being dropped from athletic programs doesn't inspire students to improve in their academics	1	Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.	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?
6539424_471_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there are not many other ways to show children they are loved	there are many other ways to show children they are loved	0	If you do not vacation with children, it could lead them to believe that they are not loved by their parents.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
6102894_256_AB98SGS280TY5	banks often gain funds	banks often lose funds	0	Banks are making more money with services than though offering basic services to the community.	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?
11967782_364_A104V8NZIQFN2F	my stock portfolio is not heavily invested in the prison system	my stock portfolio is heavily invested in the prison system	0	Ending the prohibition on marijuana would ensure that fewer citizens are unfairly jailed.	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?
11408162_263_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the above is not rare	the above is rare	0	Vaccinations can cause polio even in the weakened form.	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?
12010736_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the agreements won't work in Russia	the agreements work in Russia	0	These agreements put this country behind Czarist Russia in regards to our work force.	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?
5447530_752_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they are paid in experience and knowledge instead of monitarily	they are not paid monetarily	1	Interns work as hard as regular employees.	Unpaid internship exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
6540450_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	by epic I mean an epically boring trip	by epic I mean an epically exciting trip	1	My family took a trip around New York State and Connecticut, and it was epic.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
11966497_451_A247LJDZOGXJK6	people aren't easily able to grow marijuana at home	people are able to grow marijuana at home	0	State control and distribution of pot is something I can support.	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?
13238401_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	rights cannot be lost if the individual does not deserve them	rights can be lost if the individual does not deserve them	0	The right to vote should be easier to exercise than other rights.	Voting should 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?
10224439_333_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	it is a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money	it is not only a person's own responsibility to be careful with their money	1	Casinos will cause more debt from people losing their life savings there.	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?
6812570_102_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	doping gives people short term gain	doping only gives people short term gain	1	Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain.	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?
3176133_380_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	this threat to public education would not home schoolers	this threat to public education would ultimately hurt home schoolers even worse	0	Home schooled children should get the same state financial backing given to public school attendees, yes that would be a threat to public education. So be it. They need the threat.	Home schoolers deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
2323212_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	stupid people gambling wouldn't create more taxes	stupid people gambling would create more taxes	0	To expand internet gambling would be creating more stupidity.	Internet gambling should not be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
4367468_215_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	even minimal increases will hurt the farmer's bottom line	even minimal increases will help the farmer's bottom line	1	It would cause an increase in price on farmed goods, but it will be minimal.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
4595363_428_APQU1QQ738JV9	the school  day is only 7 hrs long there is still plenty of time in the day for an adequate nights sleep	the school  day is  7 hrs long there is not enough time in the day for an adequate nights sleep	1	Everyone needs plenty of rest, school should not interfere with that.	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?
5611379_84_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people are still proficient in the economy and technology	people are less proficient in the economy and technology	1	Technology and the economy have caused people to be less able to think for themselves.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
6212507_226_A104V8NZIQFN2F	each country has it's own culture	each person has their own culture	1	A person should be part of a country he/she shares a culture.	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.
9846734_338_A247LJDZOGXJK6	enthusiasm is not as important as skills as an educator	enthusiasm is more important than skills as an educator	1	Enthusiasm by young teachers can actually be worth more than teachers who have a negative attitude.	Teachers do not need to have experience	Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?	Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
11523833_166_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	computers could do their job for free	computers could not effectively do their job for free	1	They keep good records.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
8831613_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	sports programs draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs	sports programs do not draw sponsors and benefactors who could cover the costs of the programs	1	Sports programs are too expensive.	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?
9950813_449_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it is not pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet	it is much more pious to eat a bland but nutritious diet	0	Salt is one of the best ways to enhance flavor.	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.
11408115_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people will have a hard time finding a way to get a way to get an exemption without a legitimate reason	people will find a way to get a way to get an exemption if they want one	0	The only acceptable exemption should be a legitimate medical reason, such as a vaccine allergy.	Vaccination should be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
5612405_265_A104V8NZIQFN2F	entertainment has not always been pointless	entertainment has always been pointless	0	People tend to watch pointless entertainment.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
7951527_444_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there are other meeting and gathering places and information is readily available on the internet	there aren't other meeting and gathering places and information isn't readily available on the internet	1	A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2566415_0_AB98SGS280TY5	Workers are not a reflection of whom they work for.	Workers are a reflection of whom they work for.	0	Workers should have right to speech if they do it on their own time with their own resources, representing themselves.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
11403407_23_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	a little risk is no good for anyone	a little risk is good for everyone	0	People who choose not to vaccinate their children endanger their children as well as others.	Vaccination should be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
11410953_108_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	those thousands of people can't compare to the millions at risk of disease	those thousands of people matter just as much as the millions at risk of disease	1	There are thousands of people injured by vaccines, and years of studies that make me question their safety.	Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
9182493_827_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	many other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed	few other morally and ethically wrong things are allowed	1	It is morally and ethically wrong to patent genes.	Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes	Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?	Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
8841921_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	peace has not been attained in around the world	peace has been attained in Europe	0	NATO has helped us keep peace since the Cold War.	We should keep NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
6131389_93_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	omnivores eat a lot of meat	omnivores eat a lot of vegetables	0	Human bodies are designed as omnivores.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
11520908_55_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this can't accurately be done by computer and requires a living person	this could be done by computer and doesn't require a liver person	0	Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
3123867_377_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is an assumption, not fact, and it is simply untrue	this is a logical assumption, very probable	1	Assumption is that cyclists will ignore traffic lights at intersections and endanger pefestrians.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
4070387_142_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	parents and teachers can educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality	parents and teachers cannot educate them on how to distinguish alternative facts from reality	1	The internet is full of things which can fool impressionable students, some learn easily, while other will be fooled.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
9944889_71_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I bring all my own spices with me	I don't bring all my own spices with me	1	I should be able to season my food as I wish.	Salt should have a place at the table	Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?	More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
13651544_444_A104V8NZIQFN2F	sometimes the worst guard dog is a rabid pitbull	sometimes the best guard dog is a rabid pitbull	0	The CIA is difficult to control.	We don't need the C.I.A.	Do We Need the C.I.A.?	Would the security needs of the United States be better served if the agency were dismantled?
3124932_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the lanes are safe because cars don't get in them and bikers stay in them	the lanes are not safe because cars get in them and bikers don't stay in them	0	Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians.	New York's bike lanes are working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
6896111_56_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the market is a failure and a new system must be implemented	the market is a success and a new system must not be implemented	1	Without capital gains tax, the market would collapse.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
9308914_360_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the restauranteur is  taking care of the staff	the restauranteur is not taking care of the staff	0	Wait staff should be taken care of by the restauranteur.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
10095324_382_A3GNQDFPZALU92	Obamacare DOES provide the requirement for fair pricing	Obamacare DOES not provide the requirement for fair pricing	1	The market allows companies to raise prices at their leisure, there is no motivation for them to keep costs reasonable across the board.	Obamacare is not working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
5899543_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	tv ratings are not still high	tv ratings are still high	0	The Olympics are a big commercial rather than a friendly competition.	Olympics are more trouble	Are the Olympics More Trouble Than They're Worth?	London and Rio de Janeiro saw the Games as an opportunity. But will the cities change for the better, and at what cost?
5360372_89_A104V8NZIQFN2F	public schools are caring for children	public schools are indoctrinating children	0	Public schools already tailor classes to children's needs without parent interference.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
8828406_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	coaches can be trusted to put academics first	coaches can not be trusted to put academics first	0	School sports have a place as long as academics come first.	Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools	Dropping the Ball	Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
13678655_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	mankind needs to die out eventually	mankind does not to die out eventually	1	If everyone waited until they could afford to have a child to procreate, mankind would die out.Hea	Young people are being irresponsible by delaying the rituals of adult life	Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?	Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
2565476_386_A104V8NZIQFN2F	their personal beliefs are fit to be aired in public	their personal beliefs are not fit to be aired in public	0	Their speech isn't childish, it is their personal belief of what is important in this country.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
8840022_174_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	there are many more advantages of keeping it, even if it requires reformatting	there are not many more advantages of keeping it, since  it requires reformatting	1	There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money.	We should disband NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
2655497_381_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	battery costs could easily go down	battery costs might not go down	0	The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down.	Electric cars will succeed	Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed?	Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise?
6893308_37_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	taxing gains can work	taxing gains didn't work	0	Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
12538582_0_AGRKG3YT3KMD8	frustration begets innovation	frustration never begets innovation	1	High tech devices only cause frustration.	3-D printing will not change the world	Will 3-D Printing Change the World?	For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
3171678_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	this scam is the best thing to happen to education ever	this scam is the worst thing to happen to education ever	1	Home schooling is a scam meant to defund public schools, punish teachers' unions for supporting Democratic candidates and policies, and to keep women out of the paid  labor force.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
5445948_307_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	internships provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money	internships do not provide valuable experience for the students while saving the companies money	1	Interns are replacing employees.	Unpaid internship exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
10099242_220_A104V8NZIQFN2F	changing jobs does not upset economic and social planning	changing jobs upsets economic and social planning	0	Obamacare has allowed people with pre-existing conditions to change employment.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
8833999_399_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, avoid the feeling of exclusion	not everyone can participate in that feeling of togetherness, leading to feeling of exclusion	0	Sports teams represent a sense of togetherness and bring people together every Saturday on a football field.	Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools	Dropping the Ball	Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
9308366_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	the waiters in Japan are offended if you don't tip	the waiters in Japan are offended if you tip	1	In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
9418772_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	there is no correlation with single mothers and bad children	there are correlation with single mothers and bad children	1	Most young mothers end up single mothers.	Women should delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
6007042_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there is not much of information available to everyone and a none of it is common sense that people usually just ignore	there is lots of information available to everyone and a lot of it is common sense that people usually just ignore	0	Americans might be healthier if we understood nutrition better.	We need more advice about eating well	Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?	Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
10944652_774_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the government will pay off those debts anyway	the government will not be able to pay off those debts	1	There is a large rise of debt feeding big banks.	Big banks are out of control	Are Big Banks Out of Control?	Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage properly?
5613090_326_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	television does not provide incentives by showing examples	television provides incentives by showing examples	0	Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
13321356_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	parents often fully understand the subject matter and can inform their kids	parents don't often fully understand the subject matter and can misinform their kids	0	There is a difference between doing the homework for them, versus helping them understand the principles.	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?
7951620_515_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there are other places to be social	there are few other places to be social	1	Having a place to gather to connect to people, culture, information, and works of art is enriching and vital to the sustenance of vitality and diversity.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11894913_488_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the ratings solution would be messy	the ratings solution would not be too messy	1	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?
11417696_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	doctors advocate the vaccines	doctors unwisely advocate the vaccines	1	Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.	Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
10224439_92_A104V8NZIQFN2F	people should be taken advantage of	people shouldn't be taken advantage of	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?
6212644_60_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	America should be first	America doesn't have to be first	1	The dual citizen can have the best of both countries.	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.
4060466_260_AB98SGS280TY5	Librarians act as historians and have a plethora of knowledge.	librarians act as school teachers in the redundant libraries	1	School teachers perform the duties that libraries are expected too perform, and thus libraries are redundant.	School librarians are expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
9952573_220_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people eat too much salt	people never eat too much salt	1	Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in 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.
7952666_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it doesn't needs to die	it needs to die quickly	0	Libraries will keep print media alive.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
3172268_382_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is simply an alternative way to receive education and should be recognized and honored for its value to society	it is simply an alternative way to receive education and should not be recognized and honored for its value to society	1	The public school system was established primarily as a benefit to society, not just the individual child.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
7327906_1007_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	old friends are reliable	old friends stab you in the back	0	A professional critic becomes like an old friend.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
7237604_435_AE861G0AY5RGT	being impersonal is what spares the lives of soldiers	being impersonal is not what spares the lives of soldiers	1	Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
12013086_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it is a positive reward only for good teachers	it is also a positive reward for bad teachers	0	Tenure is needed to keep teachers, it is a positive reward.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
2699384_479_AE861G0AY5RGT	there is no one true way to learn about a culture	the only true way to learn about a culture is to experience it first hand	0	Americans need to learn about other cultures.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
9863414_511_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is easier to avoid the bad parts of the true campus life if one doesn't live in the dorms	it is harder to be a part of the true campus life if one doesn't live in the dorms	0	Living off campus will help with off ceding debt.	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"?
3282588_59_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	child abuse helps build self confidence	child abuse helps destroy self confidence	1	Some of these practices are nothing short of child abuse, plain and simple.	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?
9950119_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	people like arrogant chefs	people do not like arrogant chefs	1	The eater might want more salt and the chef is arrogant to ignore this fact.	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.
7528422_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	such government programs are more effective on the State level	such government programs are less effective on the State level	1	Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.	We need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
11893023_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	the government could not come up with a proper method if it was given incentive	the government could come up with a proper method if it was given incentive	0	There is no proper method to evaluate colleges.	Government should not 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?
6207424_0_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	few duel citizens have done much good for our country	many duel citizens who have done much good for our country	0	Harvard billionaires have demonstrated that duel citizenship shows a lack of commitment to the United States.	Dual citizenship should not 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.
11526420_122_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	sometimes apps don't work well	apps always work well	1	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.
6539424_272_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the children cannot make these same memories when they vacation without their kids	the children can make these same memories when they vacation without their kids	0	Family vacations create lifelong memories.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
7956728_212_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	students should not socialize with each other	students should socialize with each other	1	Libraries allow students to meet and collaborate.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2698616_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	America should prevent losing out in the global economy	America is going to lose out in the global economy anyway	0	Americans will be deprived of the broader and deeper intellect they need to compete in the global economy if these programs are cut.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
4425815_162_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	research papers are not widely available to purchase at low costs online	research papers are widely available to purchase at low costs online	0	Good research papers will require students to access real books and information.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
6129077_395_A104V8NZIQFN2F	vitamin enrichment is not a natural process	vitamin enrichment is a natural process	1	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?
12535548_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the sizes of the printers will matter	the sizes of the printers won't matter	0	Most consumers will have various sizes of 3-D printers.	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.
12070390_173_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	those with the most money should get into popular restaurants	those with the most money can already get into popular restaurants	1	Those with the most money will always come out on top.	The new apps is a way to sell what was once free	Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?	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?
4426679_537_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people can tell the difference between fact and fiction	people can't tell the difference between fact and fiction	1	Research papers ensure that scholars, engineers and scientists can distinguish between fact and fiction.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
5446557_184_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	College students are supported by their parents	College students support themselves	1	Only people with money can afford to be unpaid interns since some people need to work to support them self or pay their loans.	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?
4963738_276_AYFOAD75CRBKE	laws protect other body issues	no laws protect other body issues	1	Obesity is a choice, not something forced on someone.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
7952666_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people only use digital media these days	people don't only use digital media these days	1	Libraries will keep print media alive.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11653691_291_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	that was almost 70 years ago	that was only 70 years ago	1	Jorday, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon attacked Israel in 1948.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
10226499_137_A104V8NZIQFN2F	casinos are built out in the middle of nowhere	casinos are not built out in the middle of nowhere	1	The areas around the casinos do not benefit.	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?
3122701_455_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	attention is being drawn to this fact, changes are being made to increase their safety	changes are not being made to increase their safety	1	New York Bike lanes are unsafe for the riders.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
11896947_661_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	colleges aren't students	colleges are similar to students	1	Student learning can't be measured.	Government should not 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?
5645380_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	challenging college courses won't discourage below-average students from continuing their education	challenging college courses will discourage below-average students from continuing their education	0	Not everyone can be a scientist or a doctor and I am tired of advising these below average and unrealistic students.	College not free for everyone	Should College Be for Everyone?	Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
6024130_356_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Human evolution has been proven	Human evolution has never been proven	0	A vegan diet goes against human evolution.	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?
6207424_320_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	taxes are crucial for countries	taxes are unethical	0	Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes.	Dual citizenship should not 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.
9417917_321_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	moms should be more relaxed	moms need energy to raise babies	1	Younger moms have much more energy.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
12536410_143_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it cannot be done by more than just 3d printing	it can be done by more than just 3d printing	0	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.
10226499_137_AE861G0AY5RGT	the casino is about the community as a whole and not just those in the immediate vicinity	the casino is not about the community as a whole but just those in the immediate vicinity	1	The areas around the casinos do not benefit.	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?
10099242_60_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	costs have declined even for those children	costs have risen even for those children	0	Obamacare lowered costs and children were able to utilize it until employment was found.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
6028049_248_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the wealthy do not need a superior education	the wealthy need a superior education	0	Harvard is very wealthy and that money could provide education to thousands. Instead, it just serves to suggest that Harvard provides a superior education.	Wealthy colleges do not deserve tax breaks	Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks?	Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America?
3649631_140_AE861G0AY5RGT	repetition leads to learning and understanding	repetition does not lead to learning and understanding	1	Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading.	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?
6017135_226_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	breast milk would still be allowed and can be produced by mothers	breast milk isn't vegan	1	Soy is not good for babies according to The Weston A Price Foundation website.	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?
6025796_445_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	cults involve lots of sex and drugs and happy feelings	cults involve lots of negatives	1	It seems that veganism is more like a cult than a viable way of life.	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?
2701138_335_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	due to globalization and immigration people are exposed to other cultures on a much more regular basis in their day to day lives	people still aren't exposed to other cultures on a much more regular basis in their day to day lives	1	Humanities courses ensure students are exposed to other cultures.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
5447986_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	students should work	students shouldn't work	0	Internships permit students to work for free in order to prove that the student is worthy of future, paid work.	Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
2657567_79_A1V6JYTPVEMI7S	most people cannot afford them	most people can afford them	1	Electric cars are practical for most people.	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?
8838287_6_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	there could be war at any time	it's not like there could be war at any time	1	NATO was useful when the world was at war and alliances had to be formed to defeat a common enemy, but today there is no threat and no need for this.	We should disband NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
5449542_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	interns work for free	volunteers can work for free	0	Internships should be treated like all other work.	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?
9952050_384_AB98SGS280TY5	some people like to salt their own food	most people like to salt their own food	1	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.
3281388_291_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the FDA forces food products to have nutrition information on the packaging, more selection is worse	the FDA forces food products to have nutrition information on the packaging, more selection is better	0	There will still be unhealthy products available in Wal-Mart.	Wal-Mart can't make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
7954757_191_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	all these references are available elsewhere as well as other social gathering spots	all these references are unavailable elsewhere or in other social gathering spots	1	Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11891193_331_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	that might crush the colleges	that won't crush the colleges	1	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?
6813091_526_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people would not like a chemical competition	people would like a chemical competition	0	Allowing doping will turn athletics into a chemical competition instead of a human one.	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?
11448878_901_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	people make educated decisions	people make terrible decisions	0	Vaccines manufacturers are not forthcoming with information and people can make their own decisions	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?
8828822_204_AE861G0AY5RGT	athletics is far less important than research or education.	athletics is far more important than research or education.	0	If they didn't have to spend money on competitive sports it could be spent on research and education.	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?
13237789_79_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	voters don't learn about the constitution at school	voters can learn about the constitution at school	0	Voters should be educated.	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?
9971187_252_A1J0GU26323WVA	the women competing in the pageants are perceived as being perfect	the women competing in the pageants are never perceived as being perfect	1	Pageantry and many other activities are ways for girls to build confidence and community through experiences.	Miss America is good for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
9953448_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the chef might put more salt than the people want	the chef might put less salt than the people want	1	Some people will not agree with the chefs level of saltiness.	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.
9308278_66_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people need jobs	people need to start getting better jobs	0	Tipping is important, especially in small towns where there are few career options.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
2699263_158_AE861G0AY5RGT	critical analysis and writing skills are not important in corporate America	ritical analysis and writing skills are important in corporate America	1	Studying literature develops critical analysis and writing skills.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6949832_322_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	being allied with Israel is important to most American people	being allied with Israel is not important to most American people	1	American foreign policy needs to serve American interests, not AIPAC or the Jewish state's paranoid pursuit of apartheid empire in the Mideast.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
5450307_708_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they help society more than they help the students	they help society by helping the students	1	Internships that provide real experience in a field serve a big value to society.	Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
8831916_221_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the other activities need more funding	the other activities don't need more funding	0	Money from discontinued sports funds other activities.	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?
12018473_444_AB98SGS280TY5	Teachers are all given job security	Teachers needs job security just like everyone else.	0	Teachers should answer to school boards and parents associations rather than themselves.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
2657396_121_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the price is out of reach for most Americans	the price is not out of reach for most Americans	1	Most shoppers, commuters and soccer moms will find the electric sedan practical. Can  be fashionably stylish too.	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?
11411383_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	unvaccinated children endanger the other children they encounter and infringe on the rights of other parents to keep their children safe	unvaccinated children don't endanger the other children they encounter and do not infringe on the rights of other parents to keep their children safe	1	Parents muse be able to choose what is best for their children and family.	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?
5477405_262_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	home-schoolers can meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled students	no home-schoolers can meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled students	0	It is right for home-schoolers to play for high school sports teams if they meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled kids.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
4838707_119_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not all countries are democratic	many countries are democratic	1	Mandatory voting in not democratic.	Voting should not be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
9974255_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	cattle calls are helpful to women	cattle calls are harmful to women	1	Pageants are nothing more than a cattle call for sponsors.	Miss America is bad for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
3122635_27_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there are not too many people on the paths now	there are too many people on the paths now	0	The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years.	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?
9841537_340_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	Syria is a very real threat to the United States and a preemptive attack would be a form of self defense	Syria is a not a threat to the United States and a preemptive attack would be a form of illegal war	1	It is illegal to attack a country except in self-defense.	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?
13678921_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	a course of action being smart and understandable makes it the most responsible one	a course of action being smart and understandable still does not make it the most responsible one	0	Today's world provides young people with the ability to delay the rituals of adult life by providing an environment that gives them time to understand actions and consequences. Young people are smart for taking advantage of these current circumstances.	Young people are being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life	Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?	Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
11403407_198_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the selfish choice is to use the vaccine	the selfish choice is to refuse the vaccine	1	If vaccinations are not mandatory then those making selfish choices will cause others to be harmed.	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?
11967782_85_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	California should have been first	California did not need to be first	1	Pot has been the number one cash crop in California for over 20 years - it benefits everyone via regulation, taxation, education, savings in enforcement and incarceration costs.	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?
6207424_320_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	dual citizens shouldn't be able to choose their loyalty	dual citizens can choose their loyalty	0	Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes.	Dual citizenship should not 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.
4373275_395_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there won't be a decrease of farms so that there are enough American citizens to work on them	there will be a decrease of farms until there are enough American citizens to work on them	0	There aren't enough American citizens willing to work on farms.	Farms couldn't survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
7528422_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	FEMA has succeeded at the time of disaster	FEMA has failed at the time of disaster	0	Disasters can strike at anytime in the USA so a government program is needed.	We need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
6022867_0_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	most people don't ever even properly think about diet, and adding restrictions forces them to do so	most people  properly think about diet, and adding restrictions would not force them to do so	1	Diet is particular to the individual, each person needs to decide what works best for them.	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?
6539424_471_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children should be coddled all the time	children shouldn't be coddled all the time	0	If you do not vacation with children, it could lead them to believe that they are not loved by their parents.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
6896712_291_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	they can't earn it by creating more jobs with the money	they can earn it by creating more jobs with the money	0	Corporations and the rich should have to earn their lower tax rate.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
12418818_389_A247LJDZOGXJK6	that architecture does not fit in with the traditional style	that architecture fits in with the traditional style	1	If you don't judge by personal taste, New York has amazing architecture.	'Starchitects' are not ruining cities	Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?	Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
5475504_203_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	their parents do not allow them to attend public school for a specific reason, this reason wouldn't still be present in the athletic programs	their parents do not allow them to attend public school for a reason, this reason would still be present in the athletic programs	0	If they play for high school team maybe they can overcome the prejudice of being home schooled.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
7952992_715_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	books are now avaliable to all smart devices	books available to all smart devices don't feel the same as printed books	1	Libraries provide access to books to minority children.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
4368020_366_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	those there aren't American workers wanted to work on a farm	there are American workers wanted to work on a farm	1	Farmer's should pay viable wages to American workers despite the higher prices that would result, America's history shows they will do the work.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
5447530_595_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the best way for them to get that wage is not to earn it by paying their dues as an intern	the best way for them to get that wage is to earn it by paying their dues as an intern	0	College students deserve a wage, even if they are unskilled.	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?
2699780_104_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	globalization is providing domestic jobs	globalization is killing domestic jobs	0	Language programs assist in communication between international companies.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
2852843_141_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	they exist in a bubble and have not faced the same trials as an average modern couple	they do not exist in a bubble and have faced the same trials as an average modern couple	1	Kate and William appear to have a normal, modern relationship that does not seem to be threatened by outsiders.	Royal Couple could be a modern family	Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family?	The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife.
4373275_172_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	there is no class of Americans who've demonstrated they're okay with long hours and bad conditions	there are a class of Americans who've already demonstrated they're okay with long hours and bad conditions	0	Farms depend on having a supply of unskilled workers who will work seasonal jobs with long hours and bad conditions without advancement opportunities.	Farms couldn't survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
6022328_510_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	omnivores eat a lot of vegetables	omnivores eat a lot of meat	1	All evidence supports that humans are omnivores.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
8832426_496_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	college's purpose isn't to train athletes	college sports train athletes	0	Intramural and interscholastic have a place but not college sports which just train athletes for professional teams.	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?
3282588_59_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some people who are abused grow up to become great people	few who are abused grow up to become great people	1	Some of these practices are nothing short of child abuse, plain and simple.	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?
2699780_104_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	all international companies should just speak English	all international companies should just speak several languages	1	Language programs assist in communication between international companies.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11965482_699_AE861G0AY5RGT	any negative impact on society when it comes to drugs is not too much	any negative impact on society when it comes to drugs is too much	0	Colorado legalizing marijuana had little impact on society.	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?
10944255_438_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	small banks are the ones regulating the government	big banks are the ones regulating the government	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?
6019509_344_AE861G0AY5RGT	vitamins require high protein diets for digestion	vitamins don't require high protein diets for digestion	1	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?
5645380_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	we can make a college for garbage men	we can't make a college for garbage men	1	Not everyone can be a scientist or a doctor and I am tired of advising these below average and unrealistic students.	College not free for everyone	Should College Be for Everyone?	Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
13652278_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	terrorism would be here anyway	they prevent terrorism	1	Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil.	We 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?
3122635_27_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	cyclists are not causing havoc to street traffic	cyclists are causing havoc to street traffic	0	The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years.	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?
7954757_191_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people can't get accurate references online elsewhere	people can get references online elsewhere	0	Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2657396_81_A247LJDZOGXJK6	it will cause your home electricity bill to get much higher	it will cause your gas bill to get much lower	1	Overnight charging will be easy.	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?
8385486_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	early education is worth the cost	even early education isn't worth the cost	0	Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
13657334_419_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the above activities are never needed	the above activities are sometimes needed	0	The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture.	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?
5480877_361_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	their parents still pay taxes	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.	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?
3285182_252_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	Wal-Mart only wants to get customers and doesn't care about their health	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.	Wal-Mart can make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
8830542_132_A104V8NZIQFN2F	gifted students are on scholarship and need money	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.	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?
6212507_226_AE861G0AY5RGT	there is no room in a person's heart for more than one culture	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.	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.
7049483_32_A3GNQDFPZALU92	that strength will doubtlessly be apparent in many other aspects of a political campaign	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.	We 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?
13725505_253_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it takes time to get established and financially stable	it takes barely any time to get established and financially stable	1	Young adults need to pay their own bills.	Young people are being irresponsible by delaying the rituals of adult life	Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?	Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
6037743_326_AE861G0AY5RGT	no amount of safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution	safeguards can protect citizens from the criminal activity that results from legal prostitution	1	By legalizing prostitution, it can provide safeguards and protections.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
3637150_168_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	corporations getting wealthier is good for their surrounding communities	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.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
6032130_73_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some kids know how to cook at home	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.	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.
7956728_349_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the less fortunate may have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks	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.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11408162_263_A3GNQDFPZALU92	this is a ridiculous myth that has no basis in reality and is in every way factually incorrect	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.	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?
9832599_442_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	doing so would make a statement that the US is not intimidated by possible repercussions	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.	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?
7528221_101_A3GNQDFPZALU92	those local officials and citizens don't need a government agency support in addition their own self-sufficience	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.	We don't need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
6131389_93_A2JKETV64OU7DY	eating plants is only half of what it means to be an omnivore	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.	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?
9043990_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	there aren't many short players anyway	there are many short players	1	Raising the rim would further increase the advantage of taller players, not decrease it.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
9305668_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the worker in this field has chosen to work in this risky business	the worker in this field has unwisely chosen to work in this risky business	0	Getting rid of tips would create another problem for the American worker.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
9045292_110_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the NBA don't matter	the NBA is all that matters	0	It would be an awkward shot for those who are average height and not in the NBA.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
8839462_225_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there are no other alternatives on the table	there are other alternatives on the table	1	NATO should be disbanded and replaced with a more modern organization.	We should disband NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
3174640_228_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people with children in public schools pay a tax	people without children in public schools shouldn't pay a tax	0	Homeowner's without children pay school taxes too.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
10228010_115_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not every industry is founded on greed	every industry is founded on greed	0	The root of gambling's appeal is greed.	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?
4389032_79_AE861G0AY5RGT	the whole world wants to be NYC	the whole world does not want to be NYC	0	People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.	Globalization has ruined street style	Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?	While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
7968605_907_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	romantic people today prefer the comfort of technology	romantic people today don't prefer the comfort of technology	1	You aren't interacting with people on phones, you are interacting with technology.	Social media ruin romance	Has Facebook Ruined Love?	Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
4964300_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	companies might start letting healthy employees shoot the obese ones	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.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
12013181_785_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	good and bad is subjective when it comes to teachers, as there is no consistent rating system	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.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
11520908_55_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the transcription can be done by machine	the transcription cannot be done by machine	1	Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
7968413_132_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean less	people can share their love and devotion to someone special it makes it mean even more	0	Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment.	Social media ruin romance	Has Facebook Ruined Love?	Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
3188226_172_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	There aren't any non-financial ways to support the public school system,	There are non-financial ways to support the public school system,	0	Not using the public system does not exempt home schoolers from supporting it.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
3285182_252_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	Walmart has good intention of starting a healthy food initiative	Walmart has no intention of starting a healthy food initiative	0	A healthy food initiative is a great way for Wal-Mart to show its loyalty to customers.	Wal-Mart can make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
2323212_234_AE861G0AY5RGT	a family man or woman would gamble often	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.	Internet gambling should not be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
9832599_442_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	we've got far too few ambassadors as it is	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.	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?
9975147_345_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	these are given to women	these are given on the basis of beauty, and not merit	0	Miss America gives honors and education scholarships.	Miss America is good for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
9949264_223_AE861G0AY5RGT	a chef knows better than you the proper amount of salt that is safe and tasty	a chef does not know better than you the proper amount of salt that is tasty	1	I believe salt preference is personal taste and you should be able to decide for yourself.	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.
9947157_154_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many people don't use salt heavier than moderation	many people use salt heavier than moderation	0	It is important seasoning and can be used in moderation.	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.
10951533_475_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it will make small banks unnecessary in a large economy	smaller banks aren't necessary in a large economy	0	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?
5518992_134_A1J0GU26323WVA	home-schooled children would associate with public school children	home-schooled children would rather not associate with public school children	0	Playing with high school teams allows home-schoolers to have more social interaction.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
10226499_137_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the casinos are usally located in non populated areas	the casinos are usally located in populated areas	1	The areas around the casinos do not benefit.	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?
9327086_83_AE861G0AY5RGT	no tip should be given for proper food preparation	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.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
7952465_125_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	those services can be replaced elsewhere at less cost	those services can't be replaced elsewhere at less cost	1	Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11653691_737_AE861G0AY5RGT	Arab leaders are willing to change for peace	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.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
10767327_380_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	abuse and exploitation destroy character	abuse and exploitation build character	0	Evident shows that polygamy comes with child abuse and exploitation.	Courts should not recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults	One Man, One Woman. Or More.	Should courts recognize a right to plural marriage among consenting adults?
13081146_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we need Israel to stop causing trouble and let itself be contained by another Muslim state	we need Israel to continue to be strong and not be weakened by another Muslim state	0	Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal.	Nations should recognize a Palestinian state	Recognizing a Palestinian State	Should nations recognize a Palestinian state?
7955845_286_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people meeting together is a positive thing	people meeting together would make too much noise for people to read	0	Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6954381_147_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	Muslims are dangerous and Isreal needs weapons of mass destruction to protect itself	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.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9417917_880_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the world is not already over populated	the world is already over populated	0	Delaying motherhood may cause in the inability to have children when you want them.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
10944652_774_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	Banks cannot handle large debt feeding	Banks can handle large debt feeding perfectly well.	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?
13651544_37_AYFOAD75CRBKE	we have other organizations in place to replace it	nothing is in place to replace it	0	The CIA causes more problems for US security than it solves.	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?
9831390_15_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is nevertheless great pr	it is nevertheless bad pr	1	The US attacking Syria would only create more problems no matter which faction wins, probably Al-Qa'eda.	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?
2699528_384_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	everyone really cares about current issues	nobody really cares about current issues	0	Humanities programs improve understanding of current issues.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
12538747_447_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	new technologies will not continue to pop up and will not take precedence over 3D printing	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.	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.
8687859_604_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people won't want to bribe politicians because having to do it discreetly feels wrong	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,	Rich politicans are not less corruptible	Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible?	People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes?
12017622_409_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	It is difficult to fire a tenured teacher	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.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
12074325_327_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	competition is the very heart and soul of America	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.	The new apps is a way to sell what was once free	Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?	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?
7954757_62_A2JKETV64OU7DY	satisfied people have no drive to work hard and be productive.	satisfied people have the drive to work hard and be productive.	1	Libraries provide satisfaction to people.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7057234_301_A1J0GU26323WVA	most spouses do not rely on each other's opinions	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.	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?
11163128_8_AE861G0AY5RGT	id cards and deportation will cost the country small amounts of money	id cards and deportation will cost the country tons of money	0	ID cards will be helpful in deportations.	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?
11891553_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the government can outsource measuring to another company	the government cannot outsource measuring to another company	1	Government's cannot accurately measure learning.	Government should not 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?
5449542_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	a salary usually means an employee isn't exploited	a salary doesn't necessarily mean an employee isn't exploited	0	Internships should be treated like all other work.	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?
2655810_227_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	we are becoming accustomed to hybrids which are not especially economical or practical for the average driver	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.	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?
3302960_57_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it would benefit them financially to help their customers	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.	Wal-Mart can't make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
4371398_686_A104V8NZIQFN2F	those machines are ridiculously expensive	those machines are rather affordable	1	There are machines that can do the illegal labor.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
7192051_342_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	organic milk prevents those poisonous nutrients from entering our body	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.	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	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	it's so easy to get too involved in that community and fall behind in one's studies, in the interest of educational quality	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.	Students should live on 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"?
9311766_52_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the people you take with you can't provide all of the ambiance	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.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
10225342_88_A104V8NZIQFN2F	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	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	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	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?
5613711_180_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they did in the past	they never did in the past	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?
2699822_167_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	humanities programs teach languages	humanities programs do not teach languages	0	Colleges need to ensure that opportunity to acquire language remains part of higher education.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
3651071_117_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	students are less comfortable because of these problems	students are more comfortable despite these problems	0	Often there are technical problems in online education platforms.	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?
5612224_338_A2JKETV64OU7DY	there have not always been people who lack common sense in society.	there have always been people who lack common sense in society.	0	People today lack common sense that cannot be taught.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
4063299_234_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	school librarians don't work with the same people that public ones do	school librarians and public librarians work similarly with all people	1	Public librarians can be important to people's lives.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
7968413_132_AYFOAD75CRBKE	it may create possibilities for other moments	it doesn't create possibilities for other moments	1	Private moments are now publicized where anybody can comment.	Social media ruin romance	Has Facebook Ruined Love?	Are tweets, status updates and tagged photographs encouraging romance or ruining it?
2699541_170_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	wasting tax payer money is not an American tradition	wasting tax payer money is an American tradition	0	Humanities programs are a waste of taxpayer money with no result.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
10228010_216_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	taxes and revenue generated from casinos could go towards education	taxes and revenue generated from casinos wouldn't go towards education	1	Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos	Casinos are too much of a gamble	Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble?	Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs?
9043990_308_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they really don't count in the equation	they count in the equation	1	High school players are often short, and would not want the rim raised.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
5446557_184_AE861G0AY5RGT	unpaid interns are not able to live rent free	unpaid interns are able to live rent free	0	Only people with money can afford to be unpaid interns since some people need to work to support them self or pay their loans.	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?
7644790_273_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they don't bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as not offer strong military backing if needed	they bring stability to the economy of Europe as well as offer strong military backing if needed	0	If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life.	Germany should abandon the Euro	Should Germany Abandon the Euro?	The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
5360372_635_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	parents are in charge of their children's learning	parents are not in charge of their children's learning at school	1	Parents can choose what their kids learn at home.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
11900472_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	the current information is not useful we need a new way to judge colleges	the current information is not useful	1	The type of information reviewed is not useful enough.	Government should not 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?
12412641_198_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	small cities have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists	small cities do not have the space or accommodations for large amounts of tourists	0	A small city with architectural treasures can become an international destination for architecture aficionados.	'Starchitects' are not ruining cities	Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?	Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
2700850_116_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	critical thinking rarely leads to students protesting	critical thinking leads to students protesting	0	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?
8828991_387_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these things can be taught through academic things	these things can't be taught through academic things	1	Sports programs teach competition and the will to succeed.	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?
9853997_193_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	colleges do not need diversity in addition to community	colleges need diversity in addition to community	0	There is a community made in the dorms.	Students should live on 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"?
6104729_65_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	hidden fees can be asked about	hidden fees aren't revealed	1	Accounts should not be listed as free, when they include hidden fees.	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?
7948914_704_AE861G0AY5RGT	not everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access	everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access	0	Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
9308914_360_A104V8NZIQFN2F	people should still incentivize their server	people shouldn't still incentivize their server	1	Wait staff should be taken care of by the restauranteur.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
11408162_344_A247LJDZOGXJK6	children can make personal choices for themselves under the law	children can't make personal choices for themselves under the law	0	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?
2264065_190_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the competition takes the focus away from the quality of the education	the competition doesn't take the focus away from the quality of the education	1	TFA has made teaching positions something that the best and brightest are in competition for.	TFA has raised the status of public teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
4367042_282_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they would not be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold	they would be willing to pay beyond a certain threshold	1	People would be willing to pay more money for produce picked by US citizens.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
3638806_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people won't keep the best interest in mind	people will keep the best interest in mind	0	The people who want privatization do not have the cities and states best interests in mind.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
4070387_142_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	librarians have no expertise in helping students navigate the internet	librarians have vast expertise in helping students navigate the internet	1	The internet is full of things which can fool impressionable students, some learn easily, while other will be fooled.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
7951380_271_AHQ90UG2T3KNB	there aren't many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.	there are many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.	0	When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
5477731_899_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they do not lack a path to learn team building	they lack a path to learn team building	0	Home schoolers are not part of the community.	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?
11963803_459_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this won't open the door to people going on to harder drugs	this opens the door to people getting high and out of control and then going on to harder drugs	0	Most marijuana users aren't influenced by the ruling.	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?
12538582_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people eventually get over this frustration	people never get over this frustration	1	High tech devices only cause frustration.	3-D printing will not change the world	Will 3-D Printing Change the World?	For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
9831959_439_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	what is going on in Syria is US's business	what is going on in Syria isn't US's business	1	Americans should mind their own business.	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?
6207424_320_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	one needs to have a true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced	one doesn't need to have true allegiance in order to have their tax responsibility enforced	0	Dual citizens do not have true allegiance to either country and get away without paying taxes.	Dual citizenship should not 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.
4426679_112_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	research is not used in very many fields of work so it is not an important skill for the majority of the populace	research is used in many fields of work so it is an important skill for the majority of the populace	1	Students must thoroughly process information to apply it towards their paper.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
9043593_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	most players in the NBA are not able to dunk	most players in the NBA are able to dunk	1	The slam dunk has lessened the attraction of watching an NBA game.	Rim should be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
12724989_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the lack of popularity of the leagues does not threaten to make them extinct	the lack of popularity of the leagues threaten to make them extinct	0	No one benefits from sports leagues.	Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status	Tax Break for Sports	Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status?
7952064_230_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	coffee shops do not provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read	coffee shops provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read	0	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?
6210543_90_A104V8NZIQFN2F	you should be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it	you shouldn't be able to take advantage of American opportunity without loyalty to it	0	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.
3639142_81_A104V8NZIQFN2F	we can't replace the managers	we can at least replace the lazy workers	0	Privatization is not a cure for incompetent managers.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
12536410_355_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some innovations are lost amongst others	some innovations stand out amongst others	1	3D printing allows for many innovations.	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.
6953351_131_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	we would rather they use those weapons on us	we would rather they not use those weapons on us	0	As a nation, it is well known that Israel has a stockpile of nuclear weapons that they should be forced to give up.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
2341049_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Senoi Indians are a backwater culture	Senoi Indians are a trustworthy culture	1	Senoi Indians believe that our dream state is the other side of our wakeful state, and is of equal importance.	We should not manipulate our dreams	Should We Manipulate Our Dreams?	Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams?
4062498_730_AE861G0AY5RGT	the library is not used in modern times due to the proliferation of internet access on phones	the library is still used in modern times even with the proliferation of internet access on phones	1	A librarian can lead the school in information resource management and use.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
10228010_74_AE861G0AY5RGT	the financial benefit of the community does not out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind	the financial benefit of the community out weigh the social costs to the weak of mind	0	Casinos bring uncalculated social costs.	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?
7237604_435_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they save the lives of military personnel so they don't have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation	they don't save the lives of military personnel so they have to send so many people into an extreme combat situation	1	Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
3235492_212_A104V8NZIQFN2F	her grades went up	her grades went up she has been picked on at school	0	My daughter was simply lazy and not doing work, by cracking down I was able to get her to improve her grades.	Extreme parenting leads to greater success	Is Extreme Parenting Effective?	Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
11404235_186_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	many need to be vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity	one does not need vaccinated to benefit from herd immunity	0	Herd immunity protects against those that cannot be vaccinated.	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?
4441037_436_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	it takes critical thinking to write a paper	it takes too much thinking to write a paper	0	A well written paper takes critical thinking skills.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
8828991_581_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	discipline and purpose are important for undergraduates	discipline and purpose are unimportant for undergraduates	0	Sports teach discipline and purpose.	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?
8828991_217_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	sports cannot be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently	sports can be practiced outside of school more cost-efficiently	0	Highly competitive sports helps you learn to compete in the business world. Far more than those who have never been part of competitive sports can understand.	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?
5358339_27_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	a parent - child relationship should take precedence over the school - child relationship	a parent - child relationship should not take precedence over the school - child relationship	1	The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
5615055_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	it's smart to not waste a bunch of time being informed	it's smart to spend a bunch of time being informed	1	We are less informed and aren't motivated to be informed.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
12017128_84_AGRKG3YT3KMD8	both good and bad teachers are protected with tenure	good teachers are protected with tenure	1	Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
3647761_443_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	peers are not a source of distractions	peers are often a source of distractions	0	A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions.	Online classes are not the best way to teach	Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?	Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
7957857_806_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	more community programs are popping up to allow poor families access to these materials	more community programs are needed for families	1	Libraries give a chance for poorer families to get information and reading material.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
9950813_192_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people might want the food saltier than their bodies can handle	people might want the food saltier	1	People experience food differently and an chef should not have the right to determine how much salt to put on something.	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.
7950152_31_AHQ90UG2T3KNB	playgrounds can't be safe havens for children.	Playgrounds can be safe havens for children.	0	Libraries can be safe havens for children.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
9950119_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	to accommodate one's individual tastes, they shouldn't have to seasonings when they go out to dine	to accommodate one's individual tastes, they should bring their own preferred seasonings when they go out to dine	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.
7951527_444_AYFOAD75CRBKE	the meeting point can't really be done somewhere else	the meeting point can be done somewhere else	0	A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
9829888_207_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the US is not overdue for a Middle East intervention going right	the US is overdue for a Middle East intervention going right	0	Our military interventions in the Middle East always have bad outcomes for us.	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?
10527395_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is almost never carried out properly	it is almost always carried out properly	1	Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly.	Nuclear power is 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?
9944695_431_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food	while the chef is professionally trained to apply the optimal amount of seasonings to the food but rarely has time to	1	Many foods, like poultry or popcorn, require salt for optimal taste.	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.
3651071_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	there is little to learn from technical troubles	there is a lot to learn from technical troubles	0	A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles.	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?
4062443_409_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	librarians can't be replaced with technologies	librarians can be replaced with technologies	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.
11970354_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not all adults are good minded people	most adults are good minded people	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?
6066271_10_A3GNQDFPZALU92	safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is still inherently dangerous regardless of the legal status	safety is relative and prostitution as a whole is not dangerous regardless of the legal status	1	Workers in legal brothels are safe and there by choice where violence and abuse are minimized.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
12536410_143_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	3-D printing is not a major innovation	3-D printing is a major innovation	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.
11894913_488_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	better than nothing is a great idea for public policy	better than nothing is not really a great idea for public policy	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?
8828406_0_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	academics are not falling behind	academics are falling behind	0	School sports have a place as long as academics come first.	Do not drop sports program in undergraduate schools	Dropping the Ball	Should more undergraduate schools follow in the footsteps of Spelman College and consider dropping intercollegiate sports programs?
10527395_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	there have been no instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades	there have been numerous instances where nuclear power went horribly wrong and the negative impacts last for decades	0	Nuclear energy can be safer and cleaner if carried out properly.	Nuclear power is 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?
4969447_260_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	even small weight gain can cost you money	any weight gain could cost you money	1	Rates should not be increased on a sliding scale based on weight, as even a small weight gain could cost you.	Legislation should protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
7327906_793_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	getting things out of a film is a luxury and not something that is truly needed	getting things out of a film is something that is truly needed	1	Professional critics shed light to things that would otherwise be missed, make people question things, and think harder about things.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
11891193_127_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some schools will lose all their funding	schools won't lose all their funding	1	Educators should be held accountable in exchange for the federal dollars they receive.	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?
13068403_151_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it makes the US look like one bad mamma	it makes the US look like one caring mamma	1	Sanctions against Cuba are examples of imperialist policies by country with a bad human rights record.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
13316560_357_A2JKETV64OU7DY	doing it themselves is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework.	helping them is the best way to see if they have problems working on homework.	1	It can alert them to early signs of learning problems or personal issues they may  have.	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?
5395087_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it can only be built below ground	it can be built above ground	1	High speed rail would be helpful to the environment and citizens as long as it is built above ground.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
7385804_218_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	they are relevant in one particular field but also have knowledge in other things	they are only relevant in one particular field and don't have knowledge in anything else	0	Professionals critics are specifically trained their fields.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
9841537_25_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	we do not need to really make things bad for them	we need to really make things bad for them	0	An attack on Syria would worsen things.	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?
5612405_265_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they are no different from the Romans watching gladiators	they are no better than the Romans watching gladiators	1	People tend to watch pointless entertainment.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
7230457_951_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians anyway, and at least drone attacks are safer for American soldiers	the government has no issue authorizing attacks on civilians, and drone attacks are not safer for American soldiers	1	Government usage of drone's will inevitably lead to using drone's on citizens.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
4371398_686_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	these machines cost is equvilant to illegal labor	these machines cost over 100 times as much as illegal labor	0	There are machines that can do the illegal labor.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
4839122_716_AE861G0AY5RGT	a lack of education should exclude a person from being a citizen and remove their right to decide how they want this country to look	a lack of education doesn't exclude a person from being a citizen or their right to decide how they want this country to look	0	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?
2880029_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6	traditionally run farms are a drain on our natural resources	traditionally run farms help sustain our natural resources	1	Farm subsidies hurt the traditionally run farms.	Farm subsidies do not protect national security	Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security?	Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed?
6890090_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	we require people pay taxes on capital gains	we don't require people actually pay taxes on capital gains	0	Stopping taxing capital gains won't cause growth.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
11893023_269_A3GNQDFPZALU92	it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a positive one, so	it's an overreach that is admittedly in service of a good cause, and if it's a case of over-extension of government involvement, it's a negative one, so	1	Government grading colleges is an overreach of powers.	Government should not 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?
8390305_345_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	we should worry about children falling behind	we shouldn't worry about children falling behind	0	These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
11653691_291_AE861G0AY5RGT	that attack did not lead to treaties to resolve issues	that attack lead to treaties to resolve issues	0	Jorday, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon attacked Israel in 1948.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
6897586_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	income from capital gains is taxed like everything else	income wouldn't get taxed more than once	0	All income should be taxed the same, regardless of how it was obtained.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
10344127_538_AE861G0AY5RGT	the recording process will never be done correctly	the recording process can be made to be done correctly	1	There will always be a recording if the process is done correctly.	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?
11896947_661_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	their achievements and success can be measured	their achievements and success can't be measured	1	Student learning can't be measured.	Government should not 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?
9045292_110_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	most players are not much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it as impressive a feat as ever	most players are much taller now than when the game was invented which makes it less of a feat than it once was	0	It would be an awkward shot for those who are average height and not in the NBA.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
7951790_153_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people sometimes can't get that stuff even if they are very poor	people can get that stuff unless they are very poor	0	Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
4062079_356_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	students need to practice self-directed learning	students need to be taught this valuable skill	1	Librarians are usually the only professionals able to teach students to recognize credible sources of information.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
12012725_373_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not many teachers are fired	not many bad teachers are fired	1	Because of tenure, only a very small number of teachers are fired for cause.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
6893308_37_AE861G0AY5RGT	we were a very successful country when we taxed capitol gains	we were a very successful country when we didn't tax capitol gains	0	Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
11448878_687_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	suffering of an individual, while unfair, does not overshadow a threat to the public	suffering of an individual, is unfair, and overshadows a threat to the public	1	It is unfair for families affected by vaccine injuries to say that their suffering is for the greater good.	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?
11403606_72_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	a free society has such risks	a free society does not need such risks	1	Unvaccinated children places others at risk.	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?
13081146_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request	they won't refuse to negotiate and fall in line with what other nations request	1	Making it a state would force Israel to negotiate with them as an equal.	Nations should recognize a Palestinian state	Recognizing a Palestinian State	Should nations recognize a Palestinian state?
2701458_582_A138BU1VWM2RKN	free online language courses are often substandard	free online language courses are not substandard	1	The internet provides this kind of information for free.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11891604_674_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is impossible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail	it is possible to fairly grade a college based on how many students pass or fail	1	Government grading colleges would serve taxpayers, who expect high results from colleges.	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?
3231965_291_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	rebellion is not the source of bold thinking	rebellion is the source of bold thinking	0	It usually leads to rebellion.	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?
6212507_226_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	It's impossible for anyone to have more than one culture.	It's possible for everyone to have more than one culture.	1	A person should be part of a country he/she shares a culture.	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.
7192051_342_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this milk isn't perfectly safe and healthy for people to drink	this milk is perfectly safe and still healthy for people to drink	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.	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?
7948878_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people cannot always use the internet in other places	people can use the internet in other places	0	It will be sad when libraries become only access points for the Internet.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7441792_159_AE861G0AY5RGT	all reality shoes operate without any ethics	all reality shoes operate with the utmost ethics	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?
5518992_134_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	parents don't want these students to have social interaction	students at home schools don't have social interaction	1	Playing with high school teams allows home-schoolers to have more social interaction.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
2654957_283_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the major car manufacturers want to switch	the major car manufacturers do not want to switch	0	The cost efficiency of electric cars will make gasoline powered vehicles go away	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?
5612405_265_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax too much	pointless entertainment allows the brain to relax	0	People tend to watch pointless entertainment.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
7237604_435_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	everyone needs to see who they are targeting	no one wants to see who they are targeting	0	Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
2876711_397_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	things haven't changed since he was around	things have changed since he was around	0	My wise grandfather believed correctly that subsidies undermine farming.	Farm subsidies do not protect national security	Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security?	Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed?
7644790_273_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	violence and loss of life won't stimulate the European economy	violence and loss of life will stimulate the European economy	0	If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life.	Germany should abandon the Euro	Should Germany Abandon the Euro?	The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
7952064_385_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	printed pages are becoming obsolete	printed pages aren't becoming obsolete	1	People still like reading printed pages.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
13068403_151_AYFOAD75CRBKE	changes are seen	no change is seen	0	Sanctions against Cuba are examples of imperialist policies by country with a bad human rights record.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
3639835_338_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the private sector will not earn more money	the private sector will earn more money	0	The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
9306087_837_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the working people do not need any more help	the working people need more help	1	Ending tipping would benefit working people.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
10226758_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people make money off of them, benefitting society	people rarely make money off of them that benefits society	1	People who don't understand the odds are exploited with false hope of riches while communities are stripped of economic resources.	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?
7228812_179_A3GNQDFPZALU92	collateral damage is necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver peace	collateral damage isn't necessary as part of a war and ultimately drone attacks deliver destruction	1	Drones kill innocent people.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
13321356_0_A3GNQDFPZALU92	that difference is easily understood by parents	that difference is so easily blurred and disrespected	0	There is a difference between doing the homework for them, versus helping them understand the principles.	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?
3125279_227_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the lower expense has allowed for proper upkeep	even the lower expense hasn't allowed for proper upkeep	0	Biking is good for one's health and the environment. It is more expensive to maintain roads than bike lanes.	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?
13237789_21_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	being a sentient being is not enough	being a sentient being is more than enough	0	There should be more prerequisites to voting than being alive.	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?
4970171_352_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	personal annoyance is not a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their physical condition	personal annoyance is a valid reason to deny a person their rights because of their personal condition	1	I get annoyed hearing people say that their weight is natural.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
12649273_121_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the good behavior will make players focus harder	the bad behavior will make players focus harder	0	Things that limit bad behavior in sports should be supported.	Tennis strung is not too tight	Is Tennis Strung Too Tight?	Some top players say fans should be allowed to be more exuberant. Maybe other changes in etiquette can be considered.
8385486_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	a child shouldn't start learning before they are kindergarten age	a child should start learning before they are kindergarten age	1	Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
9306087_528_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	tipping will not weed out the corrupt professionals	tipping will weed out the corrupt professionals	0	Tipping is corrupt, you can't tip teachers, journalists, healthcare professionals.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
7948914_704_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	those who cannot afford access may be denied in a capitalist society	those who cannot afford access will not be denied in a capitalist society	1	Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6953350_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	support those that don't appreciate it makes us look good	support those that don't appreciate it makes us look bad	1	Israel doesn't appreciate what we give them.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9832599_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is effecting the US and Europe and now the US must do something to help the problem	it is not effecting the US and Europe and the US should not do something to help the problem	1	In order to avoid becoming fully involved in their war, we should stay completely out of everything going on in Syria.	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?
9043990_0_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	many people are taller now, short players should find another sport	many people are taller now, short players shouldn't face even more disadvantages	1	Raising the rim would further increase the advantage of taller players, not decrease it.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
10095919_370_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this hasn't caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket	this has caused the cost of insurance to skyrocket	0	Obamacare has removed insurance companies' ability to refuse coverage to consumers.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
4425625_274_A247LJDZOGXJK6	research papers do not require the use of digital tools	research papers require the use of digital tools	1	Teaching students in the use of digital tools would be helpful.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
6042475_741_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Some people don't like vegetables	everyone loves vegetables	1	Vegetable intake will lead to a healthier person.	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?
6102751_193_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	protein and carbs can be obtained more easily through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet	protein and carbs are obtained  with more difficulty through a vegan diet than a non-vegan diet	1	The body does not function well without protein or carbs.	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?
11892792_20_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this wouldn't give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job	this would give them more incentive to work harder and do a better job	0	Government grading colleges will cause additional administrative costs which would be better spent on faculty.	Government should not 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?
9944889_71_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	salt is not a seasoning technically	salt is a seasoning technically	1	I should be able to season my food as I wish.	Salt should have a place at the table	Should Salt Have a Place at the Table?	More restaurants have been doing without salt shakers. Some chefs say that's sensible. Some diners find it annoying.
7441792_159_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	almost no other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic	almost all other shows on TV are equally sexist, racist, or misogynistic	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?
12631449_628_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	Assad is not actually fighting against ISIS	Assad is actually fighting against ISIS	1	The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS.	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?
6537714_175_AE861G0AY5RGT	life itself teaches kids  to handle unexpected events and uncertainties	life itself doesn't teach kids to handle unexpected events and uncertainties	1	Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
7057234_301_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the most dangerous roles in government are official	the most dangerous roles in government are unofficial	0	The spouse of the candidate is not being elected and will have no official role in the administration.	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?
11965227_789_A104V8NZIQFN2F	few arrests mean officers were doing their jobs	few arrests mean officers were not doing their jobs	0	There was a low number of arrests for marijuana.	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?
2699384_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	most people in Europe only more than one language	most people in Europe only use one language	0	French is a language that is used all throughout Europe.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6953387_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	our administration got elected running on the platform of irresponsibility	our administration got elected running on the platform of responsibility	1	Supporting Israel is as irresponsible as China supporting North Korea.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
4964300_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the obese are now motivated legislation should help them like equal opportunity does for minorities	the obese are not motivated legislation should not help them like equal opportunity does for minorities	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.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
5612280_615_A3GNQDFPZALU92	even the smartest people make typographical and grammatical mistakes	only stupid people make typographical and grammatical mistakes	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?
13039830_289_A247LJDZOGXJK6	losing trade increases the value of American goods	losing trade decreases the value of American goods	1	Before the embargo Cuba was one of our best trading partners and now we are losing lots of trade.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
4389032_79_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	NYC style is the best style in the world	NYC style isn't the best style in the world	1	People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.	Globalization has ruined street style	Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?	While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
2565365_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	that reach does not benefit workers whether they think so or not	that reach benefits workers whether they think so or not	0	The long reach of an employer's arm is legally unsupportable.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
11652915_304_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the only peace lies in genocide	only war and turmoil lies in genocide	1	It is likely that Jewish people would be slaughtered, proof of that is what is happening between Egyptians and Muslims.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
4389032_79_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	trends are now harder to point out	trends are now easier to point out	0	People from different parts of the world are starting to reflect the same clothing trends as in NYC.	Globalization has ruined street style	Has Globalization Ruined Street Style?	While some cities have a unique fashion sense, others seem oddly familiar. Is the Internet to blame?
10526193_653_AE861G0AY5RGT	a nuclear power plant is  resource and not a weapon	a nuclear power plant is a weapon and not a resource	1	Our history proves we cannot responsibly handle nuclear weapons.	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?
6022867_778_AE861G0AY5RGT	evidence doesn't show vegan standards meet the average persons dietary requirement	evidence shows vegan standards more than meet the average persons dietary requirement	0	Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well for them.	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?
6209268_513_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	it is a burden on countries to provide for retirees	it is a not a burden on countries to provide for retirees	1	With the way that retirement is heading in the US it is comforting to know that I have the option to retire in a country that will provide for me.	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.
9312264_156_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the restaurant chooses the servers and should be responsible for paying them	the restaurant chooses the servers and should not also be responsible for paying them	1	Diners may not be able to select the server, but they can compensate them according to their service.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
10226758_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	Darwinism says that the human race will suceed if we can weed out weakness	Darwinism says that the human race will fail if we weed out weakness	1	Gambling exploits greed and human weakness.	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?
8834740_580_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	higher tuition results in more less for the college who can not add new programs and buildings	higher tuition results in more money for the college who can add new programs and buildings	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?
2699780_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	we have apps for our phones which can barely translate in other language when we don't speak the language	we have apps for our phones which can translate in other language when we don't speak the language	0	Not all science and technology workers speak English.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11520908_55_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	we don't have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human	we now have the technology to have it transcribed without the use of a human	0	Somebody still needs to transcribe audio recordings.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
5449342_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some students can afford to work without pay	no students can afford to work without pay	1	Only those who are well off can afford to work without pay.	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?
12536410_1025_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	industry can't change the world	industry can change the world	1	3D printing has the power to change all industries.	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.
4581165_101_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	we don't want to go to war with China	we could finally go to war with China	0	Selling arms to Taiwan could trigger an unwanted response from China.	Stop selling arms to Taiwan	Should the U.S. Keep Selling Arms to Taiwan?	The U.S. approved a $5.8 billion arms sale to Taiwan over China's protests. What are the consequences?
8470645_137_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	movies now have mediocre writing	movies are now able to become successful even with mediocre writing	0	movies become all about the special effects making pacing, story and character development irrelevant.	Computer-generated imagery is ruining cinema	Is That a Movie or Video Game?	Is computer-generated imagery, or C.G.I., ruining the magic of cinema or enhancing it?
6006832_105_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	This information offers the same bland choices, people need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy	This information offers the same bland choices, people do not need to learn new ways to eat exciting food that is satisfying and healthy	1	Information regarding healthy eating is readily accessible to any who care to educate themselves.	We do not 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.
9853997_193_A8GWYS9O8FUEK	This aids in learning	This distracts from learning	0	There is a community made in the dorms.	Students should live on 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"?
4966940_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	being obese isn't always a matter of simply needing to lose weight	being obese is a matter of simply needing to lose weight	1	Overweight people can lose weight.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
10752636_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	their stability excuses the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy	their stability does not excuse the fact that monarchy is inherently opposed to democracy	0	Constitutional monarchies can be as stable and prosperous as democracies.	Democracies should have monarchs	Should Democracies Have Monarchs?	Thailand's king was once seen as a steadying hand in the nation's rocky politics. But does that kind of intervention help or hinder?
5490554_85_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	kids can play sports at home or in private leagues	kids cannot always play sports at home or in private leagues	1	All children should be able to participate in sports.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
5483718_477_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	children should be allowed to have the experience of athletics	children shouldn't be allowed to have the experience of athletics if they haven't earned it	1	Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them.	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?
6212698_362_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	America does not always need to come first, being the most powerful nation	America should always come first, being the most powerful nation	0	Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them.	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.
7951380_271_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it is also peacful in my living room	it is other places aren't as peaceful	1	When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
12408877_279_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the slippery slope idea has led to many civil rights violations	the slippery slope idea has not led to many civil rights violations	1	If people can get away with breaking small laws, they will be more likely to break big ones.	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?
13040340_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	the embargo should be abolished	the embargo should be modified	0	The Cuban Embargo has been a joke for decades.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
6516554_690_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children need to learn how to behave	children already know how to behave	1	Children need to learn self control and parents need to respect their child's autonomy.	Tracking kids invades privacy	You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?	When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
4441037_436_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	critical thinking skills are not developed well before the college years	critical thinking skills are mostly developed well before the college years	0	A well written paper takes critical thinking skills.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
13557962_5_A104V8NZIQFN2F	an independent body isn't used to conduct the lottery	an independent body conducts the lottery	0	Faux Lotteries are just a form of cherry picking.	Charter schools are cherry-picking students	Keeping Only the Best Behaved	Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
2655810_227_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	electricity does not only supplement gas	electricity can only supplement gas	0	Hybrids are common on the road today.	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?
6891432_76_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	capital gains don't count as riches	capital gains do count as riches	1	Rich people use society to get rich and they should be taxed on their riches.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
5357182_129_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some kids are not challenged	some kids are too challenged	0	Parental control will lead to children being unchallenged at school.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
10338783_127_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	that is sometimes required to get a criminal off the street	that is sometimes tempting to get a criminal off the street	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?
7528221_507_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	FEMA has the funding, not the local communities	the funding should go to the local communities	1	Local communities do a better job than huge agencies like FEMA.	We don't need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
6022867_778_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	veganism is preaching mandatory diets	veganism is not preaching mandatory diets	0	Everyone has different dietary requirements and compelling others to try to live by vegan standards may not work well for them.	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?
5360372_89_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	today's children have turned out not to be dumb and obnoxious	today's children have turned out to be dumb and obnoxious	0	Public schools already tailor classes to children's needs without parent interference.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
13039956_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	China has not taken advantage of the US in trading	China has taken advantage of the US in trading	0	China is basically a dictatorship and the US does business with them.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
13273414_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they are getting hardly any money, like life in Napster time	they are at least getting some money, unlike life in Napster time	0	Streaming services do not pay artists as much as radio does.	Streaming is not good for musicians	Is Streaming Good for Musicians?	As listeners begin to move from CDs and downloads to streaming, is the trend good for music and musicians?
3123867_109_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	cars do not need to learn to watch for bikes  more in order to help avoid injury	cars clearly need to learn to watch for bikes a little more in order to help avoid injury	0	Bikers show no regard for red lights, one way streets, or for even using the lanes. Exiting a car is hazardous. Bikers use the other side of the street, then complain when doors open etc. and endanger them.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
11404549_402_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much riskier than the individual risk of vaccine injury	the risk of not vaccinating the entire population is much less risky than the individual risk of vaccine injury	1	Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries.	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?
11410953_108_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	the plague killed no one	the plague killed literally millions	0	There are thousands of people injured by vaccines, and years of studies that make me question their safety.	Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
9846734_338_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	teachers can still be excited after having training, it shows they truly love their job	teachers might not still be excited after having training, even if they truly love their job	1	Enthusiasm by young teachers can actually be worth more than teachers who have a negative attitude.	Teachers do not need to have experience	Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?	Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
6537714_175_A247LJDZOGXJK6	children will have to handle things that are unexpected	children will never have to handle things that are unexpected	0	Family vacations teach children to handle uncertainties and unexpected happenings in an unfamiliar environment.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
6814608_283_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	doping doesn't improve performance for adults playing for spectators	doping improves performance for adults playing for spectators	0	The kids playing sports for fun aren't benefiting from doping.	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?
12412641_198_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	small cities are not being overrun by tourists	small cities are being overrun by tourists	0	A small city with architectural treasures can become an international destination for architecture aficionados.	'Starchitects' are not ruining cities	Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?	Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
6042475_234_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	all humans are essentially the same	all humans are not the same	0	Eating meat is animistic and not right for humans.	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?
5382541_98_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the US won't build something nearly as nice due to cost	the US will build something nearly as nice due to American know-how	1	The vast trains in Europe, Japan and China are comfortable.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
2699604_345_AE861G0AY5RGT	the history of civilizations is essential to succeed in today's job market	the history of civilizations is not essential to succeed in today's job market	0	Humanities help students to appreciate early teachings of Greeks and Romans.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
8370267_677_A104V8NZIQFN2F	hackers don't follow the rules anyway	white hat hackers follow the rules	1	Corporations should cover the losses of identity theft of their customer if they are hacked and should be required to inform customer right away.	Disclosure makes consumers safer	Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?	Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
10095919_605_A3GNQDFPZALU92	that idea in theory proved successful in practice	that idea in theory did not bear out successfully in practice	0	Obamacare was a return of healthcare to the free market.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
7952465_337_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	communities have many locations that can be used as gathering places and books are available online	communities have few locations that can be used as gathering places and books are not always available online	1	Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
3651071_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these problems aren't easily solved now and people aren't more aware of how to deal with technology	these problems are more easily solved now because people are more aware of how to deal with technology	0	A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles.	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?
3649706_974_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	teachers can reach all their students in a class	teachers can't reach all their students in a class	0	Students benefit in life-enhancing ways from the connection with other human beings and teachers.	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?
7638928_211_A2G30CUMM6UXG5	Germany needs to focus on their own needs first	Germany needs to ignore their own needs first	1	Germany exiting the Euro would cause depression and nationalism in other states, resulting in chaos.	Germany should not abandon the Euro	Should Germany Abandon the Euro?	The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
4425625_19_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the most powerful people in this country have to support their arguments	the most powerful people in this country don't have to support their arguments	0	Research papers encourage students to properly support their arguments.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
5483718_477_AE861G0AY5RGT	the school colors are the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery	the school colors aren't the most important part of athletic events which teach kids comradery	0	Like private school, boarding school, and religious school students, home schooled students might pay taxes, but the school colors are not meaningful to them.	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?
11405532_601_AE861G0AY5RGT	vaccines do not prevent disease	vaccines prevent disease	1	Parents who do not vaccinate their children should consider what it is like to raise a child in a more disease prevalent country.	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?
6622253_637_AE861G0AY5RGT	modern men do not focus on the bravery	modern men focus on the bravery	1	A man should be inspirational and courageous and loving in a world full of hate.	Modern men are manly enough	Are Modern Men Manly Enough?	Are men spending too much time at the spa and the gym in lieu of grittier, manlier pursuits? And if so, is this making them less masculine?
2701458_582_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not everyone that's not in college would have this information	everyone that's not in college would have this information	0	The internet provides this kind of information for free.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
2699604_696_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	humanities programs are an experience people can't get other places	humanities programs are just an experience people can get other places	0	This would be a major loss to society as a whole, and people would miss out on an amazing experience.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
8835812_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students can learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere	students can't learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork elsewhere	1	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?
13652278_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	more terrorism means more danger and death	more terrorism means better news stories	0	Without the CIA, there would be more terrorism on US soil.	We 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?
6812570_454_AE861G0AY5RGT	if doping is allowed in sports all players would have the same opportunities and there would be no advantages	if doping is allowed in sports all players would not have the same opportunities and there would be unfair advantages	1	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?
11894812_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	those are preforming well for the most part	those are not preforming well for the most part	1	Public schools before college should be the main focus of the government.	Government should not 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?
6861302_449_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	we don't want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology	we want to turn the Olympics into a contest of the best technology	0	If doping were allowed, the Olympics would become about which countries can afford the best technology rather than the spirit of the sport itself.	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?
6103367_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	making money is ok in capitalist societies	making money is not okay in capitalist societies	1	The government getting rid of usury laws allowed banks to charge high fees.	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?
6003165_166_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the information is already out there and we just need to eliminate the harmful marketing	the information that is already out there is getting drowned out by the harmful marketing	1	We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex.	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.
9952772_729_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own, but since they don't	Chefs should make food that tastes good on it's own	0	Salt makes food taste better.	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.
12631076_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they have enough power to create such a huge terrorist group they could also curb it	they had enough power to create such a huge terrorist group but they can't curb it now	1	Assad has helped ISIS rise.	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?
12631449_628_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	other countries are already fighting ISIS	other countries are already fighting ISIS and could provide great help	1	The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS.	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?
9859903_582_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	students have so much more study time when living alone	students have so much more study time when living communally	0	Large group housing is available elsewhere where students can find a unique experience.	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"?
9853997_193_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	dorm communities are inclusive and fosters acceptance	dorm communities are exclusive and fosters prejudice	0	There is a community made in the dorms.	Students should live on 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"?
5613090_326_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	information is not readily available online and people often do not do their own research on topics to educate themselves	information is readily available online and people often do their own research on topics to educate themselves	0	Without incentive, they don't want to learn anything other than what they have to.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
6040313_62_AE861G0AY5RGT	when prostitution is legal it lowers the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition	when prostitution is legal it only raises the violence in the illegal sex trade due to competition	0	Legal prostitution will lead to a reduction in STD's and make sex slavery more difficult it has been shown that legality does not stop the sex industry from existing.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
4367468_215_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	consumers are already unwilling to pay the price for produce and most American workers are unwilling to do that sort of hard labor	consumers are already willing to pay the price for produce and most American workers are willing to do that sort of hard labor	1	It would cause an increase in price on farmed goods, but it will be minimal.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
11163402_167_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	immigrants really don't want to be identified	immigrants need to be identified	1	Legal identification would help police identify people.	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?
2263627_87_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	TFA has been publicized, while the work of individual teachers has not	TFA has been publicized, while the work of individuals have not	0	The hard-working great classroom teacher is not rewarded under TFA system.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
6102751_110_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	People must take vitamins for their nutrients	People can take vitamins for their nutrients	0	Vegan diets do not supply enough nutrients.	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?
11965227_391_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the regulated marketplace allows a gateway drug to flourish	the regulated marketplace doesn't allow a gateway drug to flourish	1	A regulated market has replaced an unregulated and dangerous black market.	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?
7093361_751_A247LJDZOGXJK6	those farms don't treat their organic foods better	those farms treat their organic foods better	0	All foods come from the same farms.	Organic food is not 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?
13038883_345_A1Z6F664MYBMVI	The current leader is still not capable of having diplomatic relations	The current leader is capable of having diplomatic relations	1	The embargo belongs in the history books.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
7951380_271_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	schools should be open year round	schools aren't open year round	1	When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
13725505_126_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	young people don't have to pay their own way	young people have to pay their own way	1	Young people delaying adulthood are a drain on their parents.	Young people are being irresponsible by delaying the rituals of adult life	Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?	Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
7097300_432_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people with these chemicals still live to a pretty good age anyway	people with these chemicals do not live to a pretty good age	1	Continuing to eat chemically manipulated foods is bad for the human body, which struggles to eliminate these foreign substances.	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?
3124932_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	the lanes are safe	the lanes aren't safe	0	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?
12015274_343_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	tenure by its nature protects the bad	tenure by its nature protects the good and the bad in the belief in the greater good	0	Many of them lost interest in teaching long ago and only continue for the retirement.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
13657334_547_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	proxy wars and destabilizing governments are in the US's best interests	proxy wars and destabilizing governments aren't in the US's best interests	1	The CIA is only good for destabilizing governments and fighting proxy wars.	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?
6017135_226_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	it is entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy	it is not entirely possible to have a healthy vegan diet without ingesting soy	1	Soy is not good for babies according to The Weston A Price Foundation website.	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?
5356141_153_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	society is full of stupid people	we don't want a society of stupid people	1	Avoiding intellectual conflict creates stupid people who will not compromise for society.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
3235190_166_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	Society needs more contributions from humanity	Society does not need any more contributions from humanity	0	While the children might be well trained, they are effectively robots who lack humanity when contributing to society.	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?
6022328_10_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	omnivores want to eat meat	omnivores want to eat vegetables	0	Humans are naturally omnivorous, as dictated by our physiological needs, and veganism is a health risk.	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?
7948878_96_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	books cannot always be found for free online and love of reading does not always begin with young children through their parents then their teachers	books can be found for free online and love of reading begins with young children through their parents then their teachers	0	Libraries are essential for books and reading.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
3649706_204_A104V8NZIQFN2F	you can't skype or chat online for a good source of human interaction	you can skype or chat online for human interaction	0	In-person human interaction and the development of social skills are essential to the education process.	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?
9953236_117_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Americans do not exercise	Americans exercise a lot	1	Salt is useful for replacing electrolytes lost through exercise.	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.
5382541_184_AE861G0AY5RGT	there are not enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections	there are plenty enough stops on the rail to provide sufficient connections	1	A rail provides connections and efficiency.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
6620360_299_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	modern men lack these attributes	modern men have these attributes	1	Regardless of the costume, men are still responsible and courageous.	Modern men are manly enough	Are Modern Men Manly Enough?	Are men spending too much time at the spa and the gym in lieu of grittier, manlier pursuits? And if so, is this making them less masculine?
12099899_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	there are already plenty of public lakes on public lands	there aren't already enough public lakes on public lands	1	Lakes are public and should be accessible.	Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public	Beachfront Access	Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public?
4370444_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the wage would go up and there would be no difference in the gains	the wage would go up and there would be little difference in the gains	1	Farmers could pay a reasonable wage and there would be very little difference in the price or fruits and vegetables.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
12534617_179_A2G30CUMM6UXG5	the technology is not just starting out and has been fully utilized	the technology is just starting out and hasn't been fully utilized	0	3-d printing is slow and inflexible with materials used.	3-D printing will not change the world	Will 3-D Printing Change the World?	For all the hype over three-dimensional printing, it's still unclear exactly how and when it will have an impact on our daily lives.
8831613_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	spending money is the best way to show students we care	spending money is not the best way to show students we care	1	Sports programs are too expensive.	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?
6898911_142_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	most income is tax-free	income is not tax-free	1	Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as other income.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
9182493_709_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this practice is acceptable in a capitalist society	this practice is not acceptable in a capitalist society	1	Patenting genes inhibits innovations and blocks medical care.	Companies shouldn't be allowed to patent genes	Can the Human Blueprint Have Owners?	Should companies be allowed to patent genes?
11163402_404_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	ID cards can be forged	ID cards cannot be forged	1	Undocumented people would no longer remain anonymous to the government.	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?
3649694_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	human educators are failing	human educators are not failing	1	Machines do not provide the same services as human educators.	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?
8833999_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people can find other ways to bond	people need ways to bond	1	Common experience bonds humans, and the effect is powerful when the attachment originates with our school.	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?
9944695_431_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they are salted in the bag and flavored accordingly in a healthy measure	they are unsalted in the bag and not flavored accordingly in a healthy measure	1	Many foods, like poultry or popcorn, require salt for optimal taste.	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.
4803078_343_A247LJDZOGXJK6	other countries in the EU won't bail out the Greek economy	other countries in the EU will bail out the Greek economy	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.
2655159_153_A104V8NZIQFN2F	solar panels are not affordable	solar panels are affordable	1	Solar panels can absorb and transfer energy into a battery which will give the car enough energy to run.	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?
2655497_381_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	costs are likely to go down, as being used more leads to lower prices	costs are not likely to go down, as being used less leads to higher prices	0	The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down.	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?
9043990_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	people often want to see small basketball players	people don't want to see small basketball players	0	Raising the rim would further increase the advantage of taller players, not decrease it.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
11968452_189_A3GNQDFPZALU92	people pursuing recreational drugs aren't usually healthy or happy to begin with, addiction is probable and therefore	people pursuing recreational drugs are often healthy and happy to begin with, addiction is not probable and therefore	1	Addiction is almost impossible when the subjects are happy and healthy.	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?
6037518_387_A3CPPBPJ602FG1	Having sex with strangers shouldn't be violent	Having sex with strangers can be violent.	0	Because prostitution has been illegal, it tends to be dominated by often violent pimps.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
4838707_119_A104V8NZIQFN2F	undemocratic policies destablize the government	democracy is not a stable form of government	0	Mandatory voting in not democratic.	Voting should not be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
8840022_174_A3GNQDFPZALU92	the money-saving is not only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, do not outweigh the advantages	the money-saving is only nominal, and the disadvantages as far as global instability and decreased political influence, outweigh the advantages	0	There are many advantages of ending it, including saving money.	We should disband NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
11408807_126_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it will be made clear the unvaccinated are at fault	it won't be possible to make clear which unvaccinated are at fault	1	Anyone refusing to vaccinate children should be liable for any disease or death they cause.	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?
10340252_358_AE861G0AY5RGT	there are never any complaints about officers	there are always complaints about officers	1	Cameras could help when there are complaints about officers.	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?
9556491_349_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	History is rife with royalty stepping down.	History rarely records royalty stepping down.	1	Precedent should not be broken.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
6949697_298_A3GNQDFPZALU92	that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in no way, and doesn' temper Israel's power	that prevention of resolutions evens the playing field in a way, and temper's Israel's power	0	The United States' supporting Israel prevents resolutions to condemn dehumanizing activities and atrocities against Palestinians.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9565783_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the people still love Elizabeth	the people no longer love Elizabeth	1	Charles should become King at a younger age than his mother's.	Queen Elizabeth II should step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
10228010_74_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they also bring in tourism and tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall	they do not bring in tourism or tons of revenue that can boost the area financiall	1	Casinos bring uncalculated social costs.	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?
5447530_752_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	college students should not have to climb the ladder one rung at a time more than everyone else	college students should have to climb the ladder one rung at a time just like everyone else	0	Interns work as hard as regular employees.	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?
11970354_282_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	it is a reason to approve of an action that is still bad	there exists a worse action, is not a reason to approve of an action that is still bad	0	There are much more dangerous things than smoking pot that are not illegal.	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?
3282462_247_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the government will regulate Wal-Mart	the government will not regulate Wal-Mart	1	Wal-mart's changes do more for its image than public health; it is the government's job to look out for public health.	Wal-Mart can't make us healthier	Can Wal-Mart Make Us Healthier?	How the company's plan to cut salt, sugar and fat from its food might affect our diets.
5476726_459_A104V8NZIQFN2F	West Chester Ohio is definitely a good role model for efficiency	West Chester Ohio is definitely not a good role model for efficiency	0	Has worked  quite well in West Chester Ohio.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
8828991_217_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	many people need to be part of competitive sports	many people have not been part of competitive sports	0	Highly competitive sports helps you learn to compete in the business world. Far more than those who have never been part of competitive sports can understand.	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?
6016899_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	as you eat a vegan diet your body will learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will adjust	as you eat a vegan diet your body will not learn to digest the food, and your taste buds will not adjust	1	Vegan diets are not enjoyable or easy to process.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
12005807_119_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	labor shouldn't be a free market resource	labor should be a free market resource	1	This simply is a loophole around the free market for labor.	Businesses should not be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals	When Companies Close Doors to the Future	Should businesses be allowed to have new employees sign noncompete deals, agreeing to not to work for competitors?
5476726_459_A3GNQDFPZALU92	it worked for the West Chester case	the West Chester case is an exception, and all other cases have ended badly or just not worked	0	Has worked  quite well in West Chester Ohio.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
11404377_158_A247LJDZOGXJK6	infectious diseases were a natural part of life until we cured them with vaccines	infectious diseases are a natural part of life	0	Cases of measles, mumps and other diseases are increasing.	Vaccination should be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
11894913_633_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	eliminating student debt would help the economy	eliminating student debt would hurt the economy as well as the livelihood of debt collectors	0	A government rating system could help alleviate the student debt problem.	Government should grade colleges	Should the Government Grade Colleges?	Should the government rate colleges to hold them accountable for graduation rates, student debt and access for the poor and minorities?
7093338_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	living longer is not a real drag	living longer is a real drag	0	Eating organic foods is healthier and expensive but i live longer.	Organic food is worth the expense	Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?	A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
13319707_476_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people in the real world don't get individualized attention	people in the real world often get individualized attention	1	A parent at home can give more individual attention than can a  teacher of a large class.	Parents should help their children with homework	Whose Work Is Homework?	Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
6539424_272_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	kids cannot make fun memories without their parents	kids make fun memories without their parents	0	Family vacations create lifelong memories.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
3122593_214_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	traffic has yet to improve	traffic has improved	1	One can avoid and improve heavy traffic by using public transportation or biking.	New York's bike lanes are working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
7237604_435_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	our soldiers are spared from the mental anguish of killing in person	our soldiers are not spared from the mental anguish of killing in person	1	Drone attacks are impersonal and indiscriminate of targets.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
3171678_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	none of those accusations are provable	all of those accusations are provable	1	Home schooling is a scam meant to defund public schools, punish teachers' unions for supporting Democratic candidates and policies, and to keep women out of the paid  labor force.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
5354126_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the teaching corps have been properly trained to teach what they are assigned	the teaching corps has not been properly trained to teach what they are assigned	0	Teachers should teach what there assigned. Teachers have gone to school for this, it's what they do for a living.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
11403407_23_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the earth is overpopulated	the earth is underpopulated	1	People who choose not to vaccinate their children endanger their children as well as others.	Vaccination should be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
10228010_216_AE861G0AY5RGT	education is not wanted by the masses	education is wanted by the masses	1	Allocating resources to education is more useful than funding casinos	Casinos are too much of a gamble	Are Casinos Too Much of a Gamble?	Do the economic and fiscal benefits of casinos outweigh their social and economic costs?
7096784_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	organic food rarely contains pesticides	organic food often contains pesticides	0	Pesticides are just naturally bad for you.	Organic food is worth the expense	Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?	A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
6099616_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we are stupid people and need to be led around by corporations	we are not stupid people who need to be led around by corporations	1	American executives are greedy and do not care about the American people.	Fees should be more regulated	Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees?	Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, and the economy?
9421189_473_A104V8NZIQFN2F	you should take all the critique you can get while parenting	you don't have to take all the critique you can get while parenting	1	If you wait until you are older to begin parenting you will not be bothered by others critiquing your parenting style.	Women should delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
3647761_443_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	modern technology does not allow interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom	modern technology allows interactions and discussions via video and forums without the distractions of a classroom	0	A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions.	Online classes are not the best way to teach	Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?	Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
6017246_652_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	there are some news reports of vegans dying off	there are no news reports of vegans dying off	0	Veganism is not a sound way for everyone to eat as some vegans are less healthy than their non-vegan counterparts.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
6892705_686_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	we do not need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings	we need a good, strong economy based on the middle class savings	0	Middle class savers would be protected if they could get past interest.	Stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
12100570_124_A138BU1VWM2RKN	disasters like hurricanes are common	disasters like hurricanes are very rare	0	If a hurricane destroys their beach house, they are compensated with aid, so allowing people to walk on the beach is a fair trade off.	Beachfront homes should have to open their land to the public	Beachfront Access	Should those with beachfront homes have to open their land to the public?
2699263_158_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	studying literature is covered in High School	studying literature is not covered in High School	1	Studying literature develops critical analysis and writing skills.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
13320024_249_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	children need to learn to deal with their frustrations alone	children shouldn't deal with their frustrations alone	1	Children need an adult to help them learn good working habits and help with their frustration.	Parents should help their children with homework	Whose Work Is Homework?	Should parents help their children with homework? Or do they end up doing more harm than good?
11417696_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6	doctors do not know what is best for children better than their parents	doctors know what is best for children better than their parents	0	Doctors advocate for vaccines even though they know they carry risks.	Vaccination should not be mandatory for all children	Making Vaccination Mandatory for All Children	Should parents no longer be allowed to get religious or philosophical exemptions from having their children immunized?
9305668_357_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the job is a service job	the job is not just a service job	1	Tips are how a service job becomes more than a service job.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
4966919_863_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	the obese are not smart enough to find other jobs	the obese are smart enough to find other jobs	1	These people have self induced problems that over rule any of their intellect.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
6816976_108_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	sports are a costly distraction from more important pursuits	sports are a distraction from less important pursuits	1	The use of performance enhancing drugs by athletes has turned off many competitors and fans.	Doping should not be allowed	Should Doping Be Allowed?	It's a constant scandal in cycling, baseball and at the Olympics. Testing doesn't eliminate the drugs. Should we just accept them?
9308366_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	that can be the case here	that isn't the case here	0	In other parts of the world, including Japan, Europe, and New Zealand, restaurant employees earn a living wage and aren't dependent on patrons' tips.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
12727262_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	government is required to pay for the country's needs	government isn't required to pay for all the country's needs	1	Government is already struggling to pay for basic needs.	Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status	Tax Break for Sports	Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status?
5360372_89_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	classes should be tailored to all kids and not just some	classes shouldn't be tailored to all kids	1	Public schools already tailor classes to children's needs without parent interference.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
7010246_188_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	there are few enough TFA teachers that their inexperience isn't detrimental to students	there aren't enough TFA teachers	1	TFA teachers never gain enough experience to be helpful.	TFA is not working	Is Teach for America Working?	Has bringing in smart, young college graduates improved the education that American children are receiving?
5615055_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	intelligence is inherent and immutable	intelligence is affected by how informed you are	1	We are less informed and aren't motivated to be informed.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
9975147_345_A138BU1VWM2RKN	most contestants go to college	most contestants don't go to college anyway	0	Miss America gives honors and education scholarships.	Miss America is good for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
2655497_381_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is a hurdle the companies can get over, it appears there are ways to bring the cost down	this doesn't seem to be a hurdle the companies can get over, it seems to be costly no matter what they do	0	The future is an opportunity for electric car success if battery costs go down.	Electric cars will succeed	Will Electric Cars Finally Succeed?	Are plug-in cars the future, or will high cost and other technologies eclipse their promise?
3125041_388_AE861G0AY5RGT	the bike lanes cross pedestrian lanes	the bike lanes don't cross pedestrian lanes	0	People are crossing the street and not looking for traffic in the bike lane.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
12004909_78_A104V8NZIQFN2F	most businesses offer the time restriction or compensation	businesses do not offer the time restriction or compensation	0	If it is a time restricted noncompete with provisions for compensation for employment restrictions.	Businesses should 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?
6024130_356_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	humans will evolve to survive even with the diet	humans will not evolve to survive even with the diet	1	A vegan diet goes against human evolution.	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?
4427401_711_AE861G0AY5RGT	students can learn to write papers without the chore of research papers	students cannot learn to write papers without the chore of research papers	1	The students will need to learn how to perform college work and write a serious paper.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
8692446_231_A3GNQDFPZALU92	more money means less desperation and need for money, therefore less likelihood of committing criminal acts	more money means more desperation and desire for money, therefore more likelihood of committing criminal acts	1	People have basic human weaknesses like greed regardless of how much money they have.	Rich politicans are not less corruptible	Are Rich Politicians Less Corruptible?	People often talk about "out of touch" billionaires running for office, but could they be less susceptible to bribes?
2323205_193_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	people gambling will have much less money to pay taxes to fund the government's counteraction	people gambling will have much more money to pay taxes to fund the government's counteraction	0	The health issues that accompany gambling would necessitate the government to spend money to counteract them.	Internet gambling should not be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
8841921_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	peace is not prosperous for any economy	peace is prosperous for any economy	1	NATO has helped us keep peace since the Cold War.	We should keep NATO	Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?	With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
12014627_104_A104V8NZIQFN2F	good reviews lead to tenure	good reviews do not lead to tenure	1	Teachers are safe from review.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
2698806_141_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they are used in most jobs and in many peoples adult lives	they are not used in most jobs or in many peoples adult lives	0	The humanities are vital to a broad and professional education.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6032130_279_AYFOAD75CRBKE	there are many resources out there	there are not enough resources out there	1	The ability to get food outside the home with ease over the last 40 year, requires us to need more advice about eating well.	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.
6947879_98_AYFOAD75CRBKE	we can stop the violence	we cannot stop the violence	1	The Israelis are now harming and oppressing the Palestinians which shouldn't be tolerated.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
11540283_213_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	treasures are only treasures if people see them as such	treasures are valuable	1	The Rock Hall of Fame is a house of treasures.	Rock Hall of Fame matters	Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?	Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
13563613_293_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these students rarely create problematic learning atmospheres and hinder other students	these students often create problematic learning atmospheres and hinder other students	0	Charter schools getting rid of problem students creates more problems.	Charter schools are cherry-picking students	Keeping Only the Best Behaved	Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
2699104_481_A1FBBY2JJYRMRI	Different and creative thinking isn't important.	Different and creative thinking is important.	1	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?
11408162_382_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	homeopathy is going to help those with polio or measles and those who are allergic cannot get exemptions	homeopathy is not going to do anything for polio or measles and those who are allergic can get exemptions	0	There can be allergies, and homeopathy is a better alternative.	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?
11523833_166_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	iPhones do not	so do iPhones	0	They keep good records.	Court stenographers are necessary	Are Court Stenographers Necessary?	After a New York court reporter left behind an incomplete record, some are asking whether it still makes sense to use stenographers in legal proceedings.
7057234_301_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they have personal opinions that won't sway how the actual candidate thinks	they have personal opinions that can sway how the actual candidate thinks	0	The spouse of the candidate is not being elected and will have no official role in the administration.	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?
8835695_451_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the programs don't give money to the education	the programs give money to the education	1	These programs bring lots of revenue, which all of the other activities of a University simply don't. No taxpayers in this country are willing to support the education of other peoples children.	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?
9306087_441_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	the owners took all the risk in the first place	the owners did not take all the risk in the first place	1	Restaurant owners benefit at the detriment of workers.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
2700862_407_AE861G0AY5RGT	science and humanities are essential fields of study	science is an essential field of study, and humanities are completely optional	0	Humanities and the sciences are complementary disciplines.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
3639835_338_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	interest in profits increases motivation and drives innovation	interest in profits decreases motivation and does not drive innovation	1	The only interest of the private sector is the bottom line profits.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
2326100_179_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this would be easy to falsify	this wouldn't be easy to falsify	1	Gambling can be regulated through the use of a universal ID.	Internet gambling should be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
11163402_167_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	identifying people is the only fun part of a police officers job	identifying people is the goal of a police officers job	1	Legal identification would help police identify people.	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?
2698806_141_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	students have gotten so much broad education already in primary school	students have not gotten  much broad education in primary school	1	The humanities are vital to a broad and professional education.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
7956728_349_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these things are all available online and most times for free, everyone has a cell phone and wifi is free in many public locaitons	these things aren't all available online and most times for free, and not everyone has a cell phone	1	Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
13657334_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	corruption is not the best way to infiltrate a foreign government	corruption is the best way to infiltrate a foreign government	0	The CIA is too large and corrupt to be reformed.	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?
7950969_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	services for the homeless can't be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center	services for the homeless can be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center	0	Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6006832_47_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	most people have the internet	not everyone has the internet	0	The internet contains sufficient nutrition information.	We do not 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.
9047310_65_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the harder the game is the more interesting it is to watch	the harder the game is the less interesting it is to watch	1	Dunks are still difficult to achieve given the defenses most teams now use.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
9848910_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	5 years is a lot of time spent in the classroom	5 years is practically nothing	0	It took me 5 years to become a good teacher.	Teachers need to have experience	Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?	Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
2261238_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	those class benefits exist and are better than other methods	those class benefits rarely exist and are not better than other methods	1	TFA does not help public school teachers as a whole, there are some passing benefits for a class or two but it makes me wonder about the students not in those classes or the school itself benefiting.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
5445948_346_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	the money saved does not go to improving internship experiences for college students	the money saved goes to improving internship experiences for college students	0	It is just a way for companies to save money.	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?
6953351_131_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Isreal should give those nuclear weapons to their enemy at the end of a cruise missle	Isreal might give those nuclear weapons to their enemy at the end of a cruise missle	1	As a nation, it is well known that Israel has a stockpile of nuclear weapons that they should be forced to give up.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
5449542_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	interns will have a chance to earn a real job	interns will not have a chance to earn a real job	1	Internships should be treated like all other work.	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?
9311766_52_A2G30CUMM6UXG5	it's their job to serve the food in a pleasant way no matter what	it's their job to serve the food in a pleasant way if customers tip	1	Tipping servers provides an added incentive to create a pleasant environment for the customers.	To tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
13038883_165_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	the Cold War was a worse  era	the Cold War was a better era	0	The sanctions are leftover from the Cold War, a different era of thinking.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
6131389_93_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	omnivores are not doomed to extinction and are healthy	omnivores are doomed to extinction because of health risks	0	Human bodies are designed as omnivores.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
11163402_303_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Police need information	Police don't need 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?
2699711_361_AE861G0AY5RGT	only essential information needs to be provided to students	all information, essential or not, needs to be provided to students	0	Humanities programs teach non-essential information.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
5378052_185_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	too many people would use the rail, it would be congested	enough people would use the rail to justify its cost	1	The rail is much safer.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
5350361_272_A104V8NZIQFN2F	parents may not have those options available to them	parents have those options available to them	1	Parents are welcome to home school or find a school that teaches as they approve instead of dictating public school teaching.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
8828991_217_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	competition in the business world is a negative	competition in the business world is a positive	1	Highly competitive sports helps you learn to compete in the business world. Far more than those who have never been part of competitive sports can understand.	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?
9950396_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the chef has seasoned the dish to taste exactly as they envisioned	the chef has not always seasoned the dish to taste exactly as they envisioned	1	The chef can't know how each person wants their food seasoned.	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.
5518992_364_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they freely chose to forego the tax benefits of public education	they freely chose not to forego the tax benefits of public education	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	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?
12016993_732_AYFOAD75CRBKE	new teachers method may not work	old teachers method may not work	0	Older teacher taught new one discipline and techniques.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
12010736_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	the US is not concerned with competing with Russia	the US is concerned with competing with Russia	1	These agreements put this country behind Czarist Russia in regards to our work force.	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?
7951620_0_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	these activities are fun, but not vital to a community	these activities are fun and vital to the community	1	Libraries have many events and activities as well as expert staff which play a vital role in the community.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7327906_793_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	people really don't have within themselves the deep knowledge of right and wrong	people really have within themselves the deep knowledge of right and wrong	0	Professional critics shed light to things that would otherwise be missed, make people question things, and think harder about things.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
9561738_375_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the queen has done a lot for her country already	the queen has still a lot to do for her country	1	Having lived through some of the more catastrophic changes on this planet, political as well as economic. Having made some very tough decisions, which impact millions of people...Her Royal Highness, has probably, more wisdom than all journalists combined.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
9952772_729_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	food tasting better will make people overeat	food tasting better will make people enjoy their food and eat less	1	Salt makes food taste better.	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.
3173925_242_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	home schoolers are simply an alternative to public school and deserve some sort of financial help to help students get educated	home schoolers are not simply an alternative to public school and don't deserve some sort of  financial help to help students get educated	1	All people must be responsible for funding public schools with tax money in my opinion.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
11650201_63_A104V8NZIQFN2F	destroying Israel isn't the way to go	destroying Israel is the way to go	0	Arabs main goal is to destroy Israel.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
3234363_899_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	human nature excels only under pressure	human nature won't excel under pressure	1	Forcing a poet to practice science does not produce a top notch scientist but fine tuning literary skills can make a great poet or literary artist.	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?
5907773_300_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the people that travel there are not only rich tourists	the only people that travel there are rich tourists	0	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?
9952573_220_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	most people can exercise moderate control	most people can't exercise moderate control	0	Salt shakers permit diners to control the amount of salt in 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.
9043593_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the NBA will be fun to watch	the NBA was never that fun to watch anyway	0	The slam dunk has lessened the attraction of watching an NBA game.	Rim should be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
9846734_289_AE861G0AY5RGT	zest isn't as important as being knowledgeable	zest is just as important as being knowledgeable	1	Experienced teachers lose their zest by the 6th or 7th year.	Teachers do not need to have experience	Do Teachers Need to Have Experience?	Many charter schools rely on young inexperienced, but motivated, people who quit after a few years. Is that a good idea?
9863387_192_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	many students get distracted when needing to commute even short distances	many students don't get distracted when needing to commute	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"?
5477994_372_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	sports is a part of education	sports isn't a part of education	0	Those choosing to home school should not be allowed to just take what they want from public education.	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?
7952666_625_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	limitless information is now as close as our finger tip at all times	limitless information is not always as close as our finger tip	1	Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11320634_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	writing is as valuable as other skills	writing is not as valuable as other skills	0	Removing the essay portion of the SAT sends a message that writing is not a valuable skill.	Writing can be assessed	Can Writing Be Assessed?	The SAT is making the essay component of the college admissions exam optional. Is this a sign that writing can't be properly graded?
4425815_162_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students already know how to read books and access information	students don't know how to read books and access information	1	Good research papers will require students to access real books and information.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
3235492_212_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	cracking down was done in one instance then she learned and was able to carry on without so much strict guidance	cracking down was done in many instances then she learned and was able to carry on with strict guidance	1	My daughter was simply lazy and not doing work, by cracking down I was able to get her to improve her grades.	Extreme parenting leads to greater success	Is Extreme Parenting Effective?	Does strict control of a child's life lead to greater success or can it be counterproductive?
2326100_179_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the nations population wont accept a universal ID	the nations population will accept a universal ID	1	Gambling can be regulated through the use of a universal ID.	Internet gambling should be legalized	Should Internet Gambling Be Legalized?	The potential boon for cash-strapped states versus the social costs associated with addiction.
11891193_261_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	schools with high dropout rates don't really serve a purpose	schools with high dropout rates still serve a purpose	0	To avoid giving money to schools with high dropout rates.	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?
5611072_158_A104V8NZIQFN2F	society has always been this way	society has not always been this way	1	People don't know any wiser and don't have standards to judge quality.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
4842409_143_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these commercials air both on the TV and on the internet it would ensure that everyone is properly informed	these commercials air only on the TV and on the internet it wouldn't ensure that everyone is properly informed	1	If we force people to vote political commercials would influence elections a lot more.	Voting should not be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
9557758_243_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	she should has shown she is quite capable	she should quit while she's ahead	0	Queen Elizabeth II lead through difficult time periods and is a continued source of pride for the United Kingdom.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
5382541_98_AE861G0AY5RGT	most Americans are larger than inhabitants in Japan, China, and Europe the train would be uncomfortable	most Americans are not larger than inhabitants in Japan, China, and Europe the train would be  comfortable	1	The vast trains in Europe, Japan and China are comfortable.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
7951790_153_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	all these things are readily available to everyone online	none of these things are readily available to everyone online	1	Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
9944713_82_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	we can't get iodine in supplements	we can get iodine in supplements	0	Iodine in salt is necessary.	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.
6812058_695_A1Z6F664MYBMVI	future generations will believe it is ok to do these drugs	future generations can make their own decisions	1	It is their own discretion if they want to take drugs that will affect only themselves in the long run.	Doping should 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?
7528221_101_AE861G0AY5RGT	in instances of large scale devastation the local government wouldn't collapse	in instances of large scale devastation the local government could collapse	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.
7979843_984_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this is free information available online to everyone	this is free information available to everyone	1	Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
7441792_159_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people do not criticise the shows like any other	people do criticise the shows like any other	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?
7952465_337_AE861G0AY5RGT	we have community centers and no one reads books	we don't have enough community centers even if no one reads books	1	Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
12404722_129_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	police respond to even very minor violations that could be handled among civilians	police respond to even very minor violations that could not be handled among civilians	1	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?
5358339_27_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	we should respect those wishes	we don't need to respect those wishes	1	The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
9950813_449_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the chef has already added enough salt, it is unhealthy to add more	the chef doesn't know the proper amount of salt that's healthy for you	1	Salt is one of the best ways to enhance flavor.	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.
10948971_587_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the government designed the rules for big banks	the government didn't designed the rules for big banks	1	Big banks will only look out for themselves and then drain the government when they fail.	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?
7979843_984_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	equal access is not guaranteed in a capitalist society	equal access is guaranteed in a capitalist society	1	Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6022328_510_A104V8NZIQFN2F	conventional science has seldom been proven wrong	conventional science has been proven wrong on many occassions	0	All evidence supports that humans are omnivores.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
13039830_179_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we can live with a minor dent in our economy	we can't live with a minor dent in our economy	1	The embargo hurts our own economy.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
4062498_730_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	not everyone can learn to use information	anyone can learn to use information	0	A librarian can lead the school in information resource management and use.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
10095324_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	Obamacare is being revamped and is better each year	Obamacare is worse each year	1	It is not a top notch plan.	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?
2340838_291_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	mightmares allow our subconscience to act out its fears in a safe environment	mightmares don't allow our subconscience to act out its fears in a safe environment	1	Controlling nightmares leads to being better rested.	We should manipulate our dreams	Should We Manipulate Our Dreams?	Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams?
2876850_76_AE861G0AY5RGT	large scale farms are the worst ones for the nation	large scale farms are the best ones for the nation	0	It would be better to impose tariffs on foreign imports than to use tax dollars to support farmers, since many farms are large scale industrial enterprises and many farmers are millionaires.	Farm subsidies do not protect national security	Do Farm Subsidies Protect National Security?	Some new House Republicans who pledged to cut spending defend the flow of money to their states. Will the system be changed?
6812570_102_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	athletes would be willing to take that risk if it meant a higher chance at winning	athletes shouldn't be willing to take that risk just because it means a higher chance at winning	1	Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain.	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?
3651071_117_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	technical issues can be solved and they can be viewed as a tradeoff for classroom distractions	technical issues cannot always be solved and they cannot be viewed as a tradeoff for classroom distractions	1	Often there are technical problems in online education platforms.	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?
11179191_628_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	those people won't send money back home to fund drug lords	those people send money back home to fund drug lords	0	Millions of people will get authorized to work or will return home to improve their lives with work.	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?
11968452_94_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	research on pot proved it's okay	research on pot proved it's not good	0	Research on marijuana was conducted for 20 years before being made legal in Colorado.	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?
5382541_98_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Americans do not know how to do comfort right	Americans know a lot about how to do comfort right	1	The vast trains in Europe, Japan and China are comfortable.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
9859903_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the campus is not patrolled and not safer for students	the campus is patrolled and safer for students	0	Living near campus in co-op housing offers the benefits of living in groups and lower costs.	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"?
3176054_0_A2JKETV64OU7DY	homeschooling is a cheap and easy process.	homeschooling is an expensive and difficult process.	0	Homeschooling is a choice.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
12628825_223_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the Kurds are already fighting against ISIS	the Kurds are also fighting against ISIS	0	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?
4845332_217_AE861G0AY5RGT	Australians are nothing like Americans	Australians are like Americans	1	It works for Australia.	Voting should be mandatory	Should Voting Be Mandatory?	Or are there already too many people casting ballots?
12118061_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the pros outweigh the cons and can offer a better path to citizenship	the pros do not outweigh the cons and can not offer a better path to citizenship	1	The idea of allowing states to grant citizenship may have historical roots, but it has serious drawbacks.	State citizenship is not the answer to immigration reform	Citizen of the State of New York	Is state citizenship the answer to immigration reform?
7638928_211_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	none of us can profit from chaos	we can all profit from chaos	0	Germany exiting the Euro would cause depression and nationalism in other states, resulting in chaos.	Germany should not abandon the Euro	Should Germany Abandon the Euro?	The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
8385921_17_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	these are basic knowledge that may not be taught by parents	these are basic knowledge the should be taught by parents	0	Preschools teach important skills such a taking turns, movement, and mediatation.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
7367053_312_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	any person with an open orifice can express an informed opinion	not every person with an open orifice can express an informed opinion	1	Critiques are  needed to call them out on the things they might have not seen for themselves, even if the critique isn't the most positive thing.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
12070390_173_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	rich people do not deserve all the perks	rich people deserve all the perks	0	Those with the most money will always come out on top.	The new apps is a way to sell what was once free	Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?	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?
5476726_459_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	what works in OH may work elsewhere	what works in OH may not work elsewhere	0	Has worked  quite well in West Chester Ohio.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
2701138_335_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	being exposed to other cultures is beneficial	being exposed to other cultures is dangerous	0	Humanities courses ensure students are exposed to other cultures.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
11404235_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	I can protect myself if i so choose	I cannot protect myself if i so choose	1	We all have a right to be protected against communicable diseases which cause serious issues or death.	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?
5374084_199_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	too many people would crowd the rail to enjoy the benefits	not many people would crowd the rail to enjoy the benefits	1	Others enjoy the fast and clean benefits.	California needs high-speed rail	Does California Need High-Speed Rail?	Some say the state can't afford to build a rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But maybe it can't afford not to.
11540283_291_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	various forms of media do that job perfectly well	various forms of media do not do that job perfectly well	1	to tell the story and preserve the sounds.	Rock Hall of Fame matters	Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?	Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
9419257_447_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	the world is populated enough and women are not doing anyone any favors by procreating	the world is not populated enough	1	Longer wait times increase the probability of needing fertility procedures.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
5477994_372_AYFOAD75CRBKE	parents should pay a fee	paretnts are paying a cost for not utilizing public schools	1	Those choosing to home school should not be allowed to just take what they want from public education.	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?
7073280_263_A2D7S8Y2FAUWMC	israel is not our ally	israel is our ally, and we need to show solidarity	0	The US sides blindly with Isreal despite what could be proof that it is not the best route.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
9953236_359_A2JKETV64OU7DY	there are easier ways to keep salt intake under control.	there are easy ways to keep salt intake under control.	1	My salt intake is medicinal and catered to my individual needs.	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.
2699384_191_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	students can learn the language when they are touring the country	students can't easily learn the language when they are touring the country	1	Those who find successful careers after college often spend their time touring Europe after they are done with their education.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6028049_248_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these colleges educate our ruling elite, which we need	these colleges educate our ruling elite, which we do not need	1	Harvard is very wealthy and that money could provide education to thousands. Instead, it just serves to suggest that Harvard provides a superior education.	Wealthy colleges do not deserve tax breaks	Do Wealthy Colleges Deserve Their Tax Breaks?	Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America?
7447002_600_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	that is not what acting is	that is essentially what acting is anyway	0	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?
11891604_674_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the government should not serve taxpayers in this way	the government should serve taxpayers in this way	1	Government grading colleges would serve taxpayers, who expect high results from colleges.	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?
3176054_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	homeschooling is as valid a choice as public schooling	homeschooling is not as valid a choice as public schooling	1	Homeschooling is a choice.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
6026123_88_AE861G0AY5RGT	we haven't evolved beyond our original requirements	we have evolved beyond our original requirements	0	We are made to be omnivores.	Veganism is not good for everyone	Is Veganism Good For Everyone?	Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
13657334_419_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	war crimes and torture aren't a necessary reality	war crimes and torture are a necessary reality	0	The CIA has historically been involved in war crimes and torture.	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?
2700703_505_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	I could get that now online	I can't get that now online	1	My French studies were the most relevant part of my academics background; being fluent in French is highly valuable.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6861302_449_A104V8NZIQFN2F	only advanced countries should be allowed to dominate the Olympic games	all countries should be allowed to dominate the Olympic games	1	If doping were allowed, the Olympics would become about which countries can afford the best technology rather than the spirit of the sport itself.	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?
11894812_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the government grades public schools	the government doesn't grade public schools	1	Public schools before college should be the main focus of the government.	Government should not 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?
9417806_386_A104V8NZIQFN2F	some grandparents don't have racist and outdated modes of thinking	grandparents are full of racist and outdated modes of thinking	0	Kids wish to know their grandparents.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
11411383_0_A104V8NZIQFN2F	vaccination is not what is best for children	vaccination is what is best for children	0	Parents muse be able to choose what is best for their children and family.	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?
7097300_432_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	organic foods rarely contain deadlier bacteria	organic foods often contain even deadlier bacteria	0	Continuing to eat chemically manipulated foods is bad for the human body, which struggles to eliminate these foreign substances.	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?
13556994_112_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the charter schools do have bad children	the charter schools do not  have bad children	1	Extra suspensions in charter schools are a failure of their business model and should be liable for results and restitution.	Charter schools are cherry-picking students	Keeping Only the Best Behaved	Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
12536410_694_A2JKETV64OU7DY	major manufacturers going out of business would benefit the economy.	major manufacturers going out of business would destroy the economy.	0	3D printing allows for low cost rapid prototypes and does not require high volumes as traditional manufacturing does.	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.
6950733_110_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they are an ally that can prove valuable in the future because of their location and information they may have about wars in the area	they are an ally that won't prove valuable in the future because of their location and lack of information about wars in the area	1	Supporting Israel creates sympathy for your favorite nation and can cause you to enter quarrels without proper justification or inducement.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
6896111_56_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the collapse of the market could possibly lead to worse things	the collapse of the market could possibly lead to better things	0	Without capital gains tax, the market would collapse.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
3647761_443_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they also learn from the computer or phone	they do not learn from the computer or phone	1	A person learns a lot through peer interactions and discussions.	Online classes are not the best way to teach	Can Young Students Learn From Online Classes?	Online courses are increasingly common in high schools and middle schools. Is this the best way to teach that age group?
7950969_0_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	homelessness has been solved	homelessness has not been solved	1	Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2272145_300_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some teachers have law credentials	few teachers have law credentials	1	I am insulted that  good teachers being replaced by teachers waiting for a year or two to get into law school or a better paying job.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
6129077_486_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	long life span will not overcrowd the globe	long life span can overcrowd the globe	0	It helps the environment and extends the life span.	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?
10224439_333_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	That money will generate revenue into the economy, people aren't aware the risks of gambling and aren't responsible for controlling themselves	That money will generate revenue into the economy, people are aware the risks of gambling and are responsible for controlling themselves	0	Casinos will cause more debt from people losing their life savings there.	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?
7957857_673_A2OZTBCBOCHF9E	Most people have internet in their homes	some people have internet in their homes	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?
11541348_56_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	there are many more important things to focus on	there are many important things to focus on in everyday life	1	The Rock Hall of fame gives people distraction from everyday life.	Rock Hall of Fame matters	Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?	Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
12412641_322_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	these simply overcrowd cities and take over the skyline blocking the beauty of nature	these add to the skyline and the beauty of nature	1	Work from the Architects Collaborative and sculptors, which includes many well-known names, have enhanced large cities.	'Starchitects' are not ruining cities	Are 'Starchitects' Ruining Cities?	Are superstar architects, who often work in cities they know little about, creating buildings that don't mesh well with the surroundings?
3526042_87_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	looks are more important than clean air	looks are less important than clean air	0	Prospect Park West looks better without a bike lane.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
11896947_661_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	we would be measuring the schools and not students	we would be measuring the students and not schools	1	Student learning can't be measured.	Government should not 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?
9308366_232_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	the minimum wage for servers appears to be increasing and people would not be happy to pay more for a meal	the minimum wage for servers doesn't appear to be increasing and people would not be happy to pay more for a meal	0	Raise prices to actually provide something like a living wage to servers so they don't have to rely on unreliable tips.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
6102751_110_AE861G0AY5RGT	nutrient requirements are not lower once you are vegan	nutrient requirements will be lower once you are vegan	0	Vegan diets do not supply enough nutrients.	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?
7952992_715_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	there are too few minority children	there are many minority children	1	Libraries provide access to books to minority children.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6893364_66_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the working class shouldn't support the rich	the rich class shouldn't support the working class	1	Without capital gains taxes, the working class will be shouldering the weight of the rich.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
12538747_447_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	3D printing will not evolve into a niche market for collectors	3D printing will evolve into a niche market for collectors	0	3D printing technology will evolve and grow, just like cell phones have.	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.
6951801_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the Israelis need help	the Israelis don't need help	1	Most Americans do not want to go to war with Iran in support of a corrupt right wing Israeli government.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
12004909_78_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	many will agree to a time restricted compete	no one will agree to a time restricted compete	0	If it is a time restricted noncompete with provisions for compensation for employment restrictions.	Businesses should 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?
7234455_763_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	needed is not an overstatement	needed might be a tad of an overstatement	0	Drones are needed to battle a repressive culture that results in oppressed women and dead soldiers.	Drone attacts make more good	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
7955845_189_AE861G0AY5RGT	poor people have not been given free internet by the state	poor people have been given free internet by the state	0	They provide internet access for the poor, as well as other things.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
8370267_677_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	customers would have submitted their information already	customers would not submitted their information yet	1	Corporations should cover the losses of identity theft of their customer if they are hacked and should be required to inform customer right away.	Disclosure makes consumers safer	Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?	Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
7951790_153_A2JKETV64OU7DY	people often share these things already with neighbors and friends	people don't already share these things with neighbors and friends	1	Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
13657334_547_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the CIA fights our wars	the CIA doesn't fight our wars	1	The CIA is only good for destabilizing governments and fighting proxy wars.	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?
2338618_976_A247LJDZOGXJK6	I love  adventures	I do not like adventures	0	Looking into my dreams gives me a look into my subconscious life and it is always an adventure.	We should not manipulate our dreams	Should We Manipulate Our Dreams?	Nightmares have been seen variously as omens or sources of self-knowledge. Should we replace them with happier dreams?
8837139_0_A247LJDZOGXJK6	sports makes no money for the schools and can't help fix academic issues	sports makes money for the schools and can help fix academic issues	0	Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.	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?
3637150_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the uber conservatives are uber smart	the conservatives had the idea	1	The uber conservative republicans are the ones pushing privatization the most.	Privatization is a bad deal for cities and states	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.
11541348_56_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people need distractions	people don't need distractions	0	The Rock Hall of fame gives people distraction from everyday life.	Rock Hall of Fame matters	Does the Rock Hall of Fame Matter?	Amid the usual debate about who belongs in the Hall of Fame and who gets to decide, why should music lovers care?
11320634_387_AE861G0AY5RGT	style guidelines are only guidelines and creativity can't be judged	style guidelines are guidelines and creativity can be judged	1	Writing can be assessed with style guidelines and should be an included section for evaluating students on the SAT exam.	Writing can be assessed	Can Writing Be Assessed?	The SAT is making the essay component of the college admissions exam optional. Is this a sign that writing can't be properly graded?
3124932_109_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	bikers refuse to conform with traffic laws	bikers agree to conform with traffic laws	1	Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians.	New York's bike lanes are working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
5654207_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	not everyone is cut out for it	everyone is cut out for it	1	Banks can get bailed out, but young people with student loans are locked into debt.	College free for everyone	Should College Be for Everyone?	Should as many people as possible be encouraged to attend college, or is the value of higher education exaggerated?
5450307_708_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	they provide a greater value to the corporations that have them	they provide a great value to the students	1	Internships that provide real experience in a field serve a big value to society.	Unpaid internship doesn't exploit college students	Do Unpaid Internships Exploit College Students?	Should the government get tough to protect unpaid interns, or are internships a win-win?
6099856_67_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	they don't need to generate more revenue any way possible to stay at the top of their field	they need to generate more revenue any way possible to stay at the top of their field	0	Banks are constantly looking for innovative ways to pass fees on to consumers.	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?
6898911_142_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it is taxed when it is earned and then a second tax when it becomes a capital gain meaning people are taxed twice for the same money	it is taxed when it is earned and then a second tax when it becomes a capital gain meaning people are not taxed twice for the same money	1	Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as other income.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
7951577_0_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	not everyone has the internet and google to find everything	we now have the internet and google to find everything	0	Libraries are giving the public access to information in new and exciting ways.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
12015274_65_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	tenure also protects good teachers	tenure protects all teachers	1	Tenure allows for teachers who drink on the job or fall asleep at their desks to bargain for bonuses and increased retirement in order to get rid of them.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
7952064_230_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they can do that at Starbucks	they cannot do that at Starbucks	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?
7093338_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the extra few seconds of life cannot be accurately measured in money	the extra few seconds of life can be accurately measured in money	1	Eating organic foods is healthier and expensive but i live longer.	Organic food is worth the expense	Is Organic Food Worth the Expense?	A recent study questions the nutritional value of organic food, but are there other benefits? Is it smart to go organic in a time of global food shortages?
2854900_163_AE861G0AY5RGT	he is gaining experience with average people everyday thanks to his wife Kate	he is not gaining experience with average people everyday	1	Prince William is not familiar with normal people and has had very little experience mixing with the non-rich.	Royal Couple could not be a modern family	Can a Royal Couple Be a Modern Family?	The barriers that stand in the way of Prince William and Kate Middleton leading 'normal' lives as husband and wife.
6812058_668_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	stopping the testing will look good	stopping the testing will look bad	0	The sports industry should stop testing for doping.	Doping should 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?
7229971_124_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	drones are only dangerous to their present users	drones are very dangerous to their present users	1	Drones may prove to be more dangerous to their present users in the future.	Drone attacks make more harm	Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?	Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more hated?
5612280_924_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the same was not said of comic books in the 1940s	the same was said of comic books in the 1940s	0	Television and texting are disturbing brains at a young age.	People are getting dumber	Are People Getting Dumber?	Sometimes when you turn on the TV, it's hard not to wonder: Is humanity devolving?
3122635_27_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	these bikers are clogging up traffic	these bikers are no longer clogging up traffic	1	The number of city-bound cyclists to Manhattan has almost doubled in the last seven years.	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?
6511026_202_AE861G0AY5RGT	privacy trumps safety every time	privacy never trumps safety	1	Tracking kids keeps them safe.	Tracking kids does not invade privacy	You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?	When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
7956728_349_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the less fortunate can access even more materials at local charities for no cost	the less fortunate cannot access materials at local charities for no cost	1	Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
5448454_291_A104V8NZIQFN2F	students were willing to take out loans for a formal education they should not have to pay for on the job training	students were willing to take out loans for a formal education they should not have a problem paying for on the job training	0	Students either take out loans, or pay out of pocket to work as an intern.	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?
12404722_129_AE861G0AY5RGT	these neighborhoods weren't totally civil before  'Broken Windows'	these neighborhoods were totally civil before  'Broken Windows'	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?
9305215_307_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I don't care if I appear generous when I go out to eat	I like to appear generous when I go out to eat	0	I prefer a flat rate system.	Not to tip	To Tip or Not to Tip	Should restaurants do away with tipping?
3649694_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	artificial intelligence posing as virtual teachers are removed from dumb machines	artificial intelligence posing as virtual teachers are not removed from dumb machines	1	Machines do not provide the same services as human educators.	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?
6893308_37_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	it also didn't work when we did tax capital gains	it did work when we did tax capital gains	1	Not taxing capital gains did not work previously and it still won't.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
9974255_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	these contestants won't get to experience this high level of marketing	these contestants get to experience this high level of marketing	0	Pageants are nothing more than a cattle call for sponsors.	Miss America is bad for women	There She Is, Miss America	In 1968, feminists gathered in Atlantic City to protest the Miss America pageant, calling it racist and sexist. Is this beauty contest bad for women?
9043990_308_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	catering to players wants is what rules are for	catering to players wants is not what rules are for	0	High school players are often short, and would not want the rim raised.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
8386236_62_AE861G0AY5RGT	I hate spending money for the daycare	I love spending money for the daycare	0	Daycare has cost me a lot of money for my three children.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
3123005_530_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	this keeps the tourists in the way of residents who are trying to get where they need to go	this keeps the tourists out of the way of residents who are trying to get where they need to go	0	Tourists are scammed into using the bike lanes.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
13319707_244_AE861G0AY5RGT	learning is reinforced in the classroom through tests and quizzes there is no need for parents to discuss classwork	learning is not adequately reinforced in the classroom through tests and quizzes there is a need for parents to discuss classwork	1	When children discuss what they are learning with their parents, it helps to reinforce what they have learned.	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?
8360040_330_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	disclosure doesn't reveal sensitive information	disclosure would reveal sensitive information	0	Companies that keep sensitive information about their customers, should disclose hacks to those customers.	Disclosure makes consumers safer	Should Companies Tell Us When They Get Hacked?	Although hacking is common, it's rare for companies to talk about it. Would disclosure make consumers safer, or just help hackers?
5613711_180_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people just don't use their intelligence	people just don't use their intelligence well	1	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?
12631449_413_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	dictators cannot keep ISIS in check	dictators should keep ISIS in check	0	Without the dictators of the Middle east keeping extremist in check there would be more ISIS like extremest threatening the world.	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?
5365834_313_AE861G0AY5RGT	Being a parent requires no degree	Being a parent require no degree to be intelligent	0	Parents don't have a six-year degree, or teaching license to qualify for text/curriculum/lesson plan design -  just as they have no geology degree for road projects, or med degree for surgical procedures, or chemical engineering degree for civic operations.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
3649631_140_A247LJDZOGXJK6	many jobs are performed on a computer that involve repetitive exercises	few jobs are performed on a computer that involve repetitive exercises	1	Online classes can require a lot of repetitive exercises and leave the student at the mercy of the computer with regards to grading.	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?
9561738_375_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	she has earned her right to retire in peace	she has earned her right to continue leading her country	1	Having lived through some of the more catastrophic changes on this planet, political as well as economic. Having made some very tough decisions, which impact millions of people...Her Royal Highness, has probably, more wisdom than all journalists combined.	Queen Elizabeth II should not step down	Should Queen Elizabeth II Step Down?	As the British royal family welcomes the third in line to the throne, is it time for the House of Windsor to consider a retirement policy?
8837139_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	sports are extraneous and exercising on the body	sports are useless and stress the body	1	Sports in college are extraneous and have inappropriate impact on academic issues.	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?
9952264_252_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	people understand salt moderation	people don't understand salt moderation	0	Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to salt.	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.
4594455_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	parents need a break from all that tiring raising they're doing	teachers need a break from all that tiring teaching they're doing	1	It is not the job of a public school teacher to raise children - that is the parents' job.	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?
5447530_253_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	an internship is not the best way to get in	an internship is the best way to get in	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?
6207021_72_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the U.S. does not want dedicated and valuable citizens	the U.S. wants dedicated and valuable citizens	1	Dual citizens pay their U.S. taxes and are therefore dedicated and valuable to the United States.	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.
7644790_273_A247LJDZOGXJK6	the economy is not more important than preventing violence	the economy is more important than preventing violence	0	If they don't abandon the Euro they will be creating violence and loss of life.	Germany should abandon the Euro	Should Germany Abandon the Euro?	The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
6039608_210_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	prostitution is inherently an unsafe job	prostitution is not inherently an unsafe job	1	The current system causes prostitutes to be unable to control their work and safety.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
2699711_361_A104V8NZIQFN2F	things like art, theater, and poetry don't add beauty to the world	things like art, theater, and poetry while not essential add beauty to the world	0	Humanities programs teach non-essential information.	Colleges do not need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
9863414_511_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they don't want to graduate with debt	they are going to graduate with debt anyway	0	Living off campus will help with off ceding debt.	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"?
6003165_166_A104V8NZIQFN2F	it is not easier to just do the opposite of what food advertisers tell you	it is easier to just do the opposite of what food advertisers tell you	0	We can learn healthy habits to defend against the marketing of the food industrial complex.	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.
8835695_451_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the revenue is often not spent on things that benefit all students equally	the revenue is often spent on things that benefit all students equally	1	These programs bring lots of revenue, which all of the other activities of a University simply don't. No taxpayers in this country are willing to support the education of other peoples children.	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?
4371398_686_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	these machines cost too much	these machines don't cost too much	1	There are machines that can do the illegal labor.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
12074325_327_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people will not pay even though time is valuable	people will pay because time is valuable	0	Paying for restaurant reservations will force customers to compete against each other for a limited resource at an increased price.	The new apps is a way to sell what was once free	Should Restaurant Reservations Be for Sale?	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?
2264611_65_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	not solving the problems still raises awareness of them	it is not solving the problems	1	TFA cannot live up to its promise to solve all of education's problems, notwithstanding the good intentions of its young teachers.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?
4426679_112_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	they often do not process information in thorough fashion, but parrot documents	they alwayst process information in thorough fashion, rather than parrot documents	1	Students must thoroughly process information to apply it towards their paper.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
7528221_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	everybody is complaining about FEMA handing out money	nobody is complaining about FEMA handing out money	0	FEMA just hands out money.	We don't need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
7097300_277_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	we know that regular food doesn't go over that limit	we know that regular food goes over that limit	1	The human body can only handle so many pesticides before the immune system is overtaxed.	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?
7385804_218_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	most of those fields have remained relevant with time	most of those fields have become irrelevant with time	0	Professionals critics are specifically trained their fields.	We need professional critics	Do We Need Professional Critics?	Can professional criticism stay relevant in a media landscape overflowing with opinions?
6537087_558_AYFOAD75CRBKE	vacations also give alone time	vacations also give family time	1	Vacations are a good way for parents and children to connect, but it also gives children knowledge and appreciation of the world.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
10338469_9_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it will benefit civilians more than police	it will benefit civilians and police	1	It can have benefits for both the civilians and the officers.	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?
12013086_252_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	bad teachers don't like being fired on a whim	teachers don't like being fired on a whim	1	Teachers only have the assurance that they can't be fired on a whim.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
6812570_102_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	nobody really cares about the athlete's health	we should really care about the athlete's health	1	Doping affects the persons long term health for a short term gain.	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?
12770824_514_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	NATO can overextend itself	NATO cannot overextend itself	0	Nonmember countries such as Ukraine must be protected from untrustworthy and potentially harmful countries like Russia.	NATO should defend nonmembers	NATO Challenge on the Edge of Its Mandate	Should NATO be defending a nonmember nation like Ukraine? Are European leaders in a position to help Ukraine?
6017945_213_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	thinking straight is bad for the government	not thinking straight is bad	1	I couldn't think straight without dairy 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?
12017128_84_A104V8NZIQFN2F	all of the little reasons are good reasons to fire teachers	none of the little reasons are good reasons to fire teachers	1	Without tenure, there are too many little things that teachers could lose their jobs over.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
12770824_514_A3GNQDFPZALU92	protection is not always best derived from locally based armed forces and governmental powers	protection is best derived from locally based armed forces and governmental powers	0	Nonmember countries such as Ukraine must be protected from untrustworthy and potentially harmful countries like Russia.	NATO should defend nonmembers	NATO Challenge on the Edge of Its Mandate	Should NATO be defending a nonmember nation like Ukraine? Are European leaders in a position to help Ukraine?
7952465_125_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the services have negligible cost to the communities	the services cost the communities money	0	Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6212698_362_A104V8NZIQFN2F	just taking the best from a society is not selfish	just taking the best from a society is selfish	0	Dual citizenship allows one to enjoy the pros and cons of the home country and the country that is welcoming them.	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.
3649706_204_A3GNQDFPZALU92	people interacting electronically is the only choice for some, so I think for them	people interacting electronically isn't the only choice,	1	In-person human interaction and the development of social skills are essential to the education process.	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?
6953387_92_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	undermining national interests makes our enemies attentive and impervious	undermining national interests makes our enemies complacent and vulnerable	0	Supporting Israel undermines US national interests and policies in such an absurd way it is not understandable.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
11968452_189_AE861G0AY5RGT	most people who use pot are both happy and mentally healthy	most people who use pot are neither happy or mentally healthy	0	Addiction is almost impossible when the subjects are happy and healthy.	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?
6861302_86_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	some athletes choose not to use drugs	some athletes choose to use drugs	0	For athletes who choose to not use drugs, the competition wouldn't be fair.	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?
12014464_0_AYFOAD75CRBKE	a different system is in place	a similar system is in place	1	Teachers in Finland are unionized and students perform well.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
9417806_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	the presence of grandparents have a negative effect on children	the presence of grandparents have a positive effect on children	1	The consequences of continued generations delaying having children is that children will be unlikely to have grandparents and vice versa.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
11653691_737_A5TI9UQEPLNWI	together Fatah and Hamas can afford to buy new territory far from Israel	together Fatah and Hamas cannot afford to buy new territory far from Israel	1	Arab leaders have no interest in sitting beside a Jewish State that is responsible for decades of Arab refugees.	Hamas-Fatah unity can't lead to mideast peace	Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace?	Will a reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas improve the chances of Arab-Israeli peace, which have dimmed as U.S.-backed talks foundered?
13678921_0_AE861G0AY5RGT	delaying rituals is fruitful and those who participate learn plenty	delaying rituals is fruitless and those who participate learn nothing	0	Today's world provides young people with the ability to delay the rituals of adult life by providing an environment that gives them time to understand actions and consequences. Young people are smart for taking advantage of these current circumstances.	Young people are being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life	Adulthood, Delayed or Forgone?	Are young people being smart by delaying the rituals of adult life, or are they being irresponsible?
4373275_172_A2QVMCGDLTWV9	There are not enough unskilled workers residing legally.	There are lots of unskilled workers residing legally.	0	Farms depend on having a supply of unskilled workers who will work seasonal jobs with long hours and bad conditions without advancement opportunities.	Farms couldn't survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
4963738_276_A247LJDZOGXJK6	they choose to be discriminated against	they don't choose to be discriminated against	0	Obesity is a choice, not something forced on someone.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
10346152_389_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	cameras would not make too much paperwork	too many cameras would make too much paperwork	0	Cameras would benefit everyone.	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?
9832599_442_A247LJDZOGXJK6	bashar al assad is not as bad a leader as moammar gadhafi was	bashar al assad is as bad a leader as moammar gadhafi was	0	Regime change in Libya led to the murder of a US Ambassador, and attacking Syria could have similar results.	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?
7952064_0_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	escapism should be encouraged	escapism should not be encouraged	0	Libraries allow a sanctuary for those looking to escape technology.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
12012725_716_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	we do not need teacher's moral to be somewhere in the middle	we need teacher's moral to be somewhere in the middle	0	A system that removed the tired teachers would improve their morale.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
10098012_0_AB98SGS280TY5	ACA does offer affordable insurance to everyone.	ACA does not offer affordable insurance to everyone.	0	While not perfect, Obamacare provides healthcare for some people that would otherwise not be able to afford health insurance.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
10228010_115_A104V8NZIQFN2F	greed is good	greed is bad	1	The root of gambling's appeal is greed.	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?
2326100_375_A104V8NZIQFN2F	all gambling is exploitative	all gambling is exploitative except online gambling	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.
6207021_72_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	citizens can't be dedicated to both countries	citizens can be dedicated to both countries	1	Dual citizens pay their U.S. taxes and are therefore dedicated and valuable to the United States.	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.
12631449_628_A104V8NZIQFN2F	Assad is not running a legitimate country	Assad is running a country as legitimate as any	1	The US should work with all of the countries that are fighting ISIS.	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?
9833799_267_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	attacking Syria would not stop further violence	attacking Syria would stop further violence	0	There shouldn't be more violence in the region.	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?
5477940_667_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	people are discriminated against in the real world, too	people are not allowed to be discriminated against in the real world	1	Home schoolers are discriminated against when they can't play sports.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
3125041_200_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	a flawed design will result in less users and less users means less congestion	a flawed design will result in more users and more users means more congestion	1	The design and implementation of these bike lanes is flawed.	New York's bike lanes are not working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
4063299_234_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	people cannot get the important services from the public library leaving the school library with value	people can get the important services from the public library leaving the school library without much value	0	Public librarians can be important to people's lives.	School librarians are not expendable	Are School Librarians Expendable?	States and cities are under severe budget constraints. They are turning to the library.
4371131_519_AE861G0AY5RGT	illegal immigrants are a large and important part of the US labor force	illegal immigrants are not a large or important part of the US labor force	1	Illegal immigration is bad for the United States.	Farms could survive without illegal labor	Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?	If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
6951801_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	the government likes to upset most Americans	the government doesn't likes to upset most Americans	1	Most Americans do not want to go to war with Iran in support of a corrupt right wing Israeli government.	Supporting Israel hurts	Has Support for Israel Hurt U.S. Credibility?	Is support for Israel so entrenched in American politics that the U.S. has lost credibility and influence in the Middle East?
2657567_79_A2JKETV64OU7DY	practical alternative energies do not hurt the giant beast that is the oil industry.	practical alternative energies hurt the giant beast that is the oil industry.	0	Electric cars are practical for most people.	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?
6040313_62_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the sex industry won't ever stop existing completely	the sex industry won't stop existing completely	0	Legal prostitution will lead to a reduction in STD's and make sex slavery more difficult it has been shown that legality does not stop the sex industry from existing.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
5518992_275_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	there are many community sports programs held outside of schools	there are not many community sports programs held outside of schools	1	Home schooled kids could enjoy sports and company of others around them.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
3175089_0_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	defunding public schools will ultimately lead to a better system of American education	defunding public schools will ultimately lead to a worse system of American education	1	This is a trick to defund public schools.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
11913541_655_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the laws against violence are working	the laws against violence aren't working	0	Laws that are already in place should prevent violence.	No, the laws should not be toughened	Can Therapists Prevent Violence?	Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective?
3651071_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	kids don't have to learn how to fix technical problems in real world situations	kids will learn how to fix technical problems in real world situations	0	A lot of time is lost with computer technical troubles.	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?
3647415_356_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	cost is important in our society	cost is not important in our society	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?
6816351_0_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	it's better they give their kids sport drugs instead of real drugs	it's better they don't give their kids sport drugs or real drugs	1	Parents might give them to their children.	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?
8470645_137_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	movies today have terrible special effects	movies today have great special effects	0	movies become all about the special effects making pacing, story and character development irrelevant.	Computer-generated imagery is ruining cinema	Is That a Movie or Video Game?	Is computer-generated imagery, or C.G.I., ruining the magic of cinema or enhancing it?
10224008_601_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	most casinos are not destination resorts	most casinos are destination resorts	0	If casinos are not a destination resort then they are have a negative impact on locals who cannot afford to be gambling.	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?
9952772_37_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	it is not rude to allow the chef to know that they did not use enough salt	it is rude to allow the chef to know that they did not use enough salt	0	Sometimes a chef doesn't put enough salt on the 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.
6102433_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	holding money is a big responsibility	holding money is not a big responsibility	1	Banks have free use of our money for weeks, months, and years.	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?
9419257_447_A1N1T17XTPEEK5	doctors would rather avoid fertility complications	doctors need more research into fertility complications	1	Longer wait times increase the probability of needing fertility procedures.	Women should not delay motherhood	Should Women Delay Motherhood?	Women are waiting longer to start families. What are the pros and cons of motherhood at 20, 30, 40 and beyond?
5358339_27_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	ultimately, the kids aren't likely to turn out very similarly to their parents anyway	ultimately, the kids are likely to turn out very similarly to their parents anyway	0	The parents that want to control learning are narrow minded and ignorant and wish their children to be the same.	Parents should not control what kids learn at school	Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?	In New Hampshire, parents can tailor each child's curriculum to avoid "objectionable" content. Does that turn education into a private right instead of a public good?
3235302_207_A3PILUAB7LZGWQ	the millennials have proved themselves to be successes in the school of Dr. Spock parenting	the millennials have proved themselves to be abysmal failures in the school of Dr. Spock parenting	0	Extreme parenting leads to undeveloped people without a sense of self.	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?
11417696_950_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	those people don't have a risk of breaking down our herd immunity	those people have a risk of breaking down our herd immunity	0	Increasing the number of vaccinations for children causes more people to refuse to be vaccinated at all.	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?
11917910_290_AE861G0AY5RGT	families often fall short of their goal in helping the patient	families often acheive their goal in helping the patient	1	The laws are tough enough and the patient's family and support system are more effective in helping the patient to not become violent.	No, the laws should not be toughened	Can Therapists Prevent Violence?	Do laws regarding mental health professionals' duty to warn authorities of a threat need to be toughened to make them more effective?
6129077_395_AE861G0AY5RGT	vitamin supplements are in no way able to replace nutrients from food	vitamin supplements are able to replace nutrients from food	1	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?
4969473_87_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the burden is on society as a whole	the burden isn't on society as a whole	1	Obese individuals should care for themselves both for their own health and the economic burden on society as a whole.	Legislation should not protect obese	Should Legislation Protect the Obese?	Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
3647415_356_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	we shouldn't be looking for all the cost savings we can	we really should be looking for all the cost savings we can	0	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?
7957857_89_A1OYYWJ2B7OQTD	technology can only provide so much information these days	technology provides so much information these days	0	They provide supplemental materials for curriculum to both teachers and students.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
11966497_38_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	without criminals going to jail for illegal pot offenses, they will still be out on the streets	with criminals going to jail for illegal pot offenses, they won't be out on the streets	1	Colorado's legal pot deters crime and reduces jailing of minorities.	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?
6097752_629_A104V8NZIQFN2F	paying more for something that costs less is how free markets work	paying more for something that costs less is not how free markets work	1	A bank user has to pay many times more for a service that costs the bank much less.	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?
6039608_210_AA7ASGQEOMKEZ	legalizing prostitution will not make it occur more	legalizing prostitution will make it occur more	0	The current system causes prostitutes to be unable to control their work and safety.	Prostitution is safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
7952451_0_A2GHGJP29KRWOQ	we already have teachers and the internet to educate our children	teachers and the internet could not fill the void to educate our children	1	Enlightened libraries could provide us with a sensible approach to information, it COULD be a great way to help us educate our children	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
8829278_378_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it should be all about the players, not the college and money	it should be all about the college and money, not the players	0	Gamblers and TV benefit from college sports more than the players.	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?
3235190_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it doesn't form good habits and self discipline	it forms good habits and self discipline	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?
12009673_756_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	tenure doen's only protect the good	tenure also protects the good	0	Tenure prevents bad teachers from being weeded out early in their career.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
3124932_109_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	bikers and pedestrians are safe, but too many people are riding ine bike lanes now	bikers and pedestrians are safe, and many people are riding ine bike lanes now	1	Bike lanes ensure the safety of both bikers and pedestrians.	New York's bike lanes are working	Are New York's Bike Lanes Working?	Mayor Koch's bicycle network died quickly. Mayor Bloomberg's is remaking the streets of the city. What is the verdict so far?
6039744_0_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	it could be regulated and made safe if it were leagal	it could not be regulated and made safe if it were leagal	1	Prostitution is harmful, dehumanizing, and encourages modern day slavery.	Prostitution is not safer when it's legal	Is Prostitution Safer When It's Legal?	Can legalized prostitution ever be safe and free of exploitation? Or should laws against prostitution remain?
12724989_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	no benefits means something close to ideal	no benefits means something far from ideal	1	No one benefits from sports leagues.	Sport leagues should not enjoy nonprofit status	Tax Break for Sports	Should pro sports leagues enjoy nonprofit status?
11965482_783_A1LZPWVZRTUZD0	studies show that legalized marijuana does increase the number of people who later become addicted to other, more addictive drugs	studies do not show that legalized marijuana increases the number of people who later become addicted to other, more addictive drugs	1	I never met anyone addicted to pot.	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?
10099242_220_AJNQ2PBD07FKE	unemployment rates are an historic low	unemployment rates are an historic high	0	Obamacare has allowed people with pre-existing conditions to change employment.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
5477405_262_A3TKD7EJ6BM0M5	nearly all home-schooled child meets these requirements	nearly no home-schooled child meets these requirements	0	It is right for home-schoolers to play for high school sports teams if they meet the same academic and other requirements for enrolled kids.	Home-schoolers should play for high school teams	Should Home-Schoolers Play for High School Teams?	Home-schoolers may not want their children in the classroom but they'd like to see them on the football field. Is that their right?
6537714_58_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I send my children to boarding school to get that experience	I don't send my children to boarding school to get that experience	1	Children need to experience other people and cultures.	Parents should make vacation with kids	Are Family Vacations Worth It?	Should parents soldier forth and try to create those irreplaceable family memories? Or take a real break by zipping off without the kids?
11404549_402_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	willingness to take the vaccine doesn't matter	willingness to take the vaccine matters	1	Some are not willing to take the risk of vaccine injuries.	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?
10526193_653_A104V8NZIQFN2F	reactors are made out of bombs	reactors are not made out of bombs	0	Our history proves we cannot responsibly handle nuclear weapons.	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?
13038883_57_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it is not hard politically to end an embargo despite its benefits	it is hard politically to end an embargo despite its benefits	0	The embargo has not benefited Cuba or the US.	The U.S. should lift sanctions with Cuba	Hitting 'Restart' With Cuba	Should the U.S. lift sanctions and establish diplomatic relations with Cuba?
4425252_187_A247LJDZOGXJK6	most students will not get jobs that require them to be able to form an argument	most students will get jobs that require them to be able to form an argument	1	Writing research papers helps students to learn how to make valid arguments and find reliable sources which is important in today's information society.	Research papers are a useful exercise for college students	Are Research Papers a Waste of Time?	Has the Internet made research papers a useless exercise for college students? Is there a better way to assess knowledge?
5446784_129_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	it is sometimes worth taking a loss in order to gain valuable experience	it is not worth taking a loss in order to gain valuable experience	1	Unpaid internships can cost a person more than they provide.	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?
2564576_760_AB98SGS280TY5	Workers are not a reflection of their city.	Workers are a reflection of their city.	0	You cannot decide what is and is not acceptable religious belief.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
11968452_94_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	marijuana doesn't lead to other drug use	often times marijuana leads to other drug use	0	Research on marijuana was conducted for 20 years before being made legal in Colorado.	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?
3171944_387_A247LJDZOGXJK6	people whose children attend public schools should not pay higher taxes	people whose children attend public schools should pay higher taxes	0	By giving a tax break to home-schoolers we increase the tax burden on everyone else for providing for public schools.	Home schoolers do not deserve a tax break	Do Home Schoolers Deserve a Tax Break?	Some conservatives want a federal credit for families who teach their children at home. What are its chances in the new Congress?
2566415_0_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	workers always represent themselves even at work	workers always represent the company they work for	0	Workers should have right to speech if they do it on their own time with their own resources, representing themselves.	Speech cannot be limited for public workers	Can Speech Be Limited for Public Workers?	Should a New Jersey transit worker be fired for burning a Koran in his off-duty hours?
13237789_21_A3C9GGDXBZW62D	constitutional rights should not have prerequisites	constitutional rights should have prerequisites	0	There should be more prerequisites to voting than being alive.	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?
4801633_107_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	it also lacks economic stability	it does not lack economic stability	1	Greece lacks the central economic authority to leave the Euro Zone.	Greece will not 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.
8390396_127_A104V8NZIQFN2F	regular public schools are not failing	regular public schools are failing	0	Preschool will help children transition into regular schooling.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
12015274_65_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	even bad teachers won't lose their jobs	even bad teachers don't lose their jobs	1	Tenure allows for teachers who drink on the job or fall asleep at their desks to bargain for bonuses and increased retirement in order to get rid of them.	Tenure protects bad teachers	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
9045292_250_AE861G0AY5RGT	the US should have to make decisions based on other nations wishes	the US doesn't have to make decisions based on other nations wishes	0	Players in the rest of the world don't want a higher basket.	Rim should not be raised	Raise the Rim?	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?
9950813_10_A104V8NZIQFN2F	customers can't bring their own salt	customers can bring their own salt	0	Restaurants should not impose their will on customers and allow customers to salt food to their own tastes.	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.
2698446_334_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	the money is lacking	the money is not lacking	1	In my opinion if money is lacking then it needs to be spent more wisely in the humanities to ensure that every field has a grounding in them.	Colleges need humanities programs	Do Colleges Need French Departments?	With humanities programs being cut at many universities, what do students stand to lose?
6516554_584_A1HKYY6XI2OHO1	children are capable of independent thought	children aren't capable of independent thought	0	It is important to respect autonomy between the years of 13 and 18.	Tracking kids invades privacy	You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?	When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
6212065_290_A1HWI4N1RJGKYY	they won't always love their first home	they will always love their first home	0	A person can love America while having more than one passport.	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.
7528221_0_A1DJNUJZN8FE7N	handing out money is not noble deed	handing out money is a noble deed	0	FEMA just hands out money.	We don't need FEMA	Do We Really Need FEMA?	Should the states, or private companies, take over FEMA's responsibilities for emergency response.
10098012_0_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this healthcare results in higher premiums for the middle class	this healthcare does not results in higher premiums for the middle class	1	While not perfect, Obamacare provides healthcare for some people that would otherwise not be able to afford health insurance.	Obamacare is working	Is Obamacare Working?	The law is starting to take effect. Were the dire predictions correct, or is it lowering costs and expanding access?
4759333_109_A34QZDSTKZ3JO9	more money to the writers would bring a fall in the industry	more money to the writers would bring a rise in the industry	0	Amazon allows more leeway and money to the writers.	Amazon will kill off publishers	Will Amazon Kill Off Publishers?	What happens when more writers have the option of a one-stop shop: agent, publisher and bookseller.
12013086_330_AE861G0AY5RGT	a poor salary is a part of the job and not being paid well ensures a teacher will be good	a poor salary is a part of the job and not being paid well does not ensure a teacher will be good	0	The security of tenure is necessary to compensate for the low salary of teachers.	Tenure provides stability	Does Tenure Protect Bad Teachers or Good Schools?	Do job protections prevent bad faculty from being removed or do they provide for greater stability in a demanding, low-paid profession?
13316560_422_AE861G0AY5RGT	not all parents listen to their children all the time and many need additional opportunity to listen to their children	all parents listen to their children all the time and need no additional opportunity to listen to their children	0	Helping children is a positive thing and parents can even use this as an opportunity to listen to their children,	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?
11970354_282_AE861G0AY5RGT	pot is a little dangerous and no danger is acceptable	pot isn't even a little dangerous and since no danger is evident	1	There are much more dangerous things than smoking pot that are not illegal.	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?
10100991_320_A104V8NZIQFN2F	the government shouldn't use that penalty money to pay for other programs	the government can use that penalty money to pay for other programs	0	The high cost of premiums will drive younger healthy people to avoid purchasing the insurance and instead pay the tax penalty.	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?
8385921_676_A1I4CYG5YDFTYM	this can be done in kindergarten when children are older and it is more easy to evaluate them	this should be done before kindergarten when children are older and it is more difficult to evaluate them	1	Teachers and daycare workers can help break through problems caused by parents ignorance.	Public preschool is a smart investment	Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?	Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?
6897401_59_APW9F8OTJ4KXO	all of these things are already taxed less than is fair	all of these things are already taxed more than is fair	0	Dividends are earnings and should be treated the same as wages, interest, or CDs.	Do not stop taxing capital gains	Should We Stop Taxing Capital Gains?	Would eliminating taxes on investment and savings help the economy grow or simply create more inequality?
7956728_349_A104V8NZIQFN2F	libraries are not good for anyone besides the less fortunate	libraries are good for everyone, including the less fortunate	1	Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
6017246_534_A104V8NZIQFN2F	veganism is about connecting with nature and animals and not about health	veganism is more about connecting with nature and animals	0	Vegans do not live much longer or display much better health.	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?
6511026_804_A104V8NZIQFN2F	I always have been a very good father	I never have been a very good father	0	I would not be a good father if I allowed my child to use the internet without monitoring them.	Tracking kids does not invade privacy	You Can Track Your Kids. But Should You?	When does monitoring your children through technology cross the line into invasion of privacy?
7957857_89_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	we can do without supplemental materials	we can't do without supplemental materials	1	They provide supplemental materials for curriculum to both teachers and students.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
13557962_5_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	this has yet to be proven in court	this has been proven in court	1	Faux Lotteries are just a form of cherry picking.	Charter schools are cherry-picking students	Keeping Only the Best Behaved	Are charter schools, with their high rates of suspension and expulsion, cherry-picking students?
6042475_741_A1J0GU26323WVA	red meat is not good for you like vegetables are	red meat is good for you just like vegetables are	0	Vegetable intake will lead to a healthier person.	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?
7952992_353_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	the same individual can get these books online for free	the same individual can't get these books online for free	1	With books, an individual can travel all around the world without leaving the room.	We need libraries	Do We Still Need Libraries?	What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?
2264611_618_A1CF6U3GF7DZEJ	TFA still enjoys a good reputation	TFA does not enjoy a good reputation	1	TFA has high turnover by design and is expensive.	TFA has not raised the status of teachers	Teaching: The Passion and the Profession	Has Teach for America raised the status of public school teachers?