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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’s 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
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