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no one has a legal right to have any demographic characteristic they possess be considered a favorable point on their behalf | the use of affirmative action |
Contraception is gravely opposed to marital chastity | barrier methods of contraception |
The major advantage of hydroelectricity is elimination of the cost of fuel | hydroelectric dams |
abstinence-only sex education leads to the opposite of the intended results by spreading ignorance regarding sexually transmitted diseases and the proper use of contraceptives | only teach abstinence for sex education in schools |
Betting on team sports has become an important service industry in many countries | gambling |
many children lead a relatively sedentary lifestyle | physical education |
Sexual abstinence diminishes the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases | only teach abstinence for sex education in schools |
fighters wear protective headgear, reducing the number of injuries, knockdowns, and knockouts | boxing |
religious beliefs and traditions lack scientific or rational foundations | atheism |
The natural flow of silt down the river will be interrupted, affecting downstream ecosystems | hydroelectric dams |
Without a feasible way to recoup investments of creative time through copyright, there would be little economic incentive to produce | intellectual property rights |
Corruption generates economic distortions | bribery |
content-based regulations are presumptively invalid | the sale of violent video games to minors |
atheism was responsible for "some 20th century atrocities | atheism |
Anti-blasphemy and religious defamation laws are used to imprison journalists, students and other peaceful political dissidents | blasphemy |
abstinence-only education is ineffective | only teach abstinence for sex education in schools |
Reinforcement of sexist stereotypes has been claimed as an effect of violent video games | the sale of violent video games to minors |
Hydroelectricity is a renewable energey source | hydroelectric dams |
the human race no longer needs religion | atheism |
Wind projects revitalize the economy of rural communities | wind power |
sanctions are designed to pressure the regime to enter into dialogue with the demcoracy movement | re-engage with myanmar |
Competition for students (and the education dollars that come with them) creates a catalyst for schools to create innovative programs | fund education using a voucher scheme |
the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS, because non-use is tantamount to murder | barrier methods of contraception |
China's birth control policy contributes to forced abortions | the one-child policy of the republic of china |
advertising directed at young children is per se manipulative | advertising |
The Gaza blockade was called collective punishment in contravention of international humanitarian law | the blockade of gaza |
the diversity of cultural expressions is a "rich asset for individuals and societies | multiculturalism |
software produced in this fashion may lack standardization and be incompatible with various computer applications | governments should choose open source software |
knowledge should be "shared in solidarity | intellectual property rights |
Many dams are multi-purpose dams | hydroelectric dams |
Congressmen tend to distribute specialized benefits at a great cost and ignore the particular costs the legislation bears upon the taxpayers | congressional earmarks |
the government has a role to play in the economy | the free market |
a democratic government may not be providing the most good for the most amount of people | democratization |
it was Israeli government policy to deliberately target citizens | israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza |
there must be a first cause, which can be given the name God | atheism |
a market economy prevents long-term surpluses | the free market |
A correlation between violent content conveyed through media (including videogames) and violent or aggressive behavior has been shown | the sale of violent video games to minors |
Gaza Strip is "an immense concentration camp | the blockade of gaza |
renewable electricity technologies present policy makers with a superior alternative for minimising the risk of fuel interruptions and shortages | hydroelectric dams |
social inequality today is due to "cultural deficits" of individual people or racial or ethnic groups | the use of affirmative action |
imperfect markets are often better than imperfect governmental alternatives | the free market |
Affirmative action policies may be considered necessary because the minority group in question is socially disadvantaged | the use of affirmative action |
In severe cases boxing may cause strokes or paralysis | boxing |
A correlation was found between children playing violent video games and suffering psychological effects | the sale of violent video games to minors |
in the absence of intellectual property protections such as copyright and patents, various types of intangible assets would be under-produced | intellectual property rights |
democracy will not be true to its essential ideal if those in power are able to manipulate the electorate by withholding information | leaking of military documents |
Political freedom is the corollary of economic freedom | the free market |
the rich have an obligation to assist the poor, thus creating a more financially egalitarian society | poor communities |
Israel's bombardment of Gaza "bears all the hallmarks of war crimes | israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza |
Resettlement adds to the social costs of the dams | hydroelectric dams |
increased gun ownership leads to higher levels of crime | the right to bear arms |
Free market can be inefficient | the free market |
Israel`s unproportionally all-out war on Hamas with a great number of fatalities is an unforgettable human tragedy | israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza |
In some countries the culture of corruption extends to every aspect of public life, making it extremely difficult for individuals to stay in business without resorting to bribes | bribery |
everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution | the right to asylum |
unionized workers raise their own wages above their natural rate at the expense of their businesses or other workers | collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions |
Human beings are equal; cultures are not | multiculturalism |
Open-source-appropriate technology built in continuous peer-review can result in better quality | governments should choose open source software |
The blockade amounts to a flagrant contravention of international human rights and humanitarian law | the blockade of gaza |
rule changes have made certain kinds of boxing deaths far rarer | boxing |
Affirmative action policies engender animosity toward preferred groups | the use of affirmative action |
Condom use could encourage the spread of HIV by promoting extramarital sex | barrier methods of contraception |
Biological theories of aggression and violence have specifically excluded video game and other media effects | the sale of violent video games to minors |
Affirmative action hinders reconciliation | the use of affirmative action |
higher population density leads to more specialization and technological innovation, which in turn leads to a higher standard of living | the one-child policy of the republic of china |
Subsidies are an inefficient use of taxpayer鈥檚 money | the growing of tobacco |
CCT Programs have been proved to be very well-targeted and effective | poor communities |
School vouchers would erode educational standards and reduce funding | fund education using a voucher scheme |
Inappropriate exercise can do more harm than good | physical education |
it would be constitutional to ban flag-burning | burning the stars and stripes |
Open source software is innovative | governments should choose open source software |
people living on higher floors cannot escape fires easily and the fire brigade cannot reach the higher floors quickly | high rises for housing |
Open primary statute is unconstitutional | open primaries |
there are direct economic consequences of losing diversity in certain ecosystems and in the world as a whole | endangered species |
Monarchy encourages attitudes which are more suited to a bygone age of imperialism | the monarchy |
Problem gambling leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, others, or for the community | gambling |
there was a "first cause", or "prime mover" who is identified as God | atheism |
it is in the best interests of individuals and of humanity as a whole that all people adhere to a specific model for society | multiculturalism |
Advertising creates artificiality | advertising |
Welfare reduces poverty | poor communities |
the Catholic Church should support condoms used to prevent serious diseases such as AIDS | barrier methods of contraception |
Israel's actions were causing unjustifiable deaths among the civilians | israel's 2008-2009 military operations against gaza |
Slot machine is addictive | gambling |
With free software, businesses can fit software to their specific needs by changing the software | governments should choose open source software |
affirmative action devalues the accomplishments of people who belong to a group it's supposed to help | the use of affirmative action |
abuses of human rights have gone unpunished under truth commissions | the use of truth and reconciliation commissions |
Advertising itself is extensively considered to be a contribution to culture | advertising |
the only way that intellectual property rights can be implemented is by limiting others' physical property rights | intellectual property rights |
negative externalities") cannot effectively be regulated solely by the marketplace | the free market |
broad sex education programs have global benefits | only teach abstinence for sex education in schools |
Critics consider the IDX procedure to be infanticide | partial birth abortions |
it is not prudent for governments to intervene in markets | the free market |
no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other | democratization |
Awarding patents generally makes the details of new technology publicly available | intellectual property rights |
Copyright serves to enrich a few at the expense of creativity | intellectual property rights |
Legislation to impose restrictive photo ID requirements has the potential to block millions of eligible American voters, and thus suppress the right to vote | democratic governments should require voters to present photo identification at the polling station |
austerity measures tend to depress economic growth | austerity measures |
Americans have an individual right described in the Second Amendment to possess firearms | the right to bear arms |
the bribery of government officials impedes the democratic process | bribery |
unionisation produces higher wages (for the union members) at the expense of fewer jobs | collective bargaining rights claimed by trades unions |