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Major industries and utilities should be owned by the government OR by workers' co-operatives, not by private individuals.
Major industries and utilities should be owned by the government OR by workers' co-operatives, not by private individuals.
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
Delegate count should be more important than popular vote in choosing a party's nominee for president.
Delegate count should be more important than popular vote in choosing a party's nominee for president.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Immoral behavior is due to a lack of knowledge or understanding.
Immoral behavior is due to a lack of knowledge or understanding.
from
www.stevepavlina.com
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Morals are socially constructed.
Morals are socially constructed.
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m13
Individual States should have the choice of whether to recognize gay & lesbian couples.
Individual States should have the choice of whether to recognize gay & lesbian couples.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Public education is primarily a local issue and should be left to state and local governments.
Public education is primarily a local issue and should be left to state and local governments.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Drugs should remain illegal, but sentencing needs to be changed such that instead of putting users in jail, they are fined or put in rehabilitation programs.
Drugs should remain illegal, but sentencing needs to be changed such that instead of putting users in jail, they are fined or put in rehabilitation programs.
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
Allowing tax dollars to go to faith-based charities is a violation of the principle of separation of Church and State.
Allowing tax dollars to go to faith-based charities is a violation of the principle of separation of Church and State.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The government should let television and radio determine their own content. Individuals can make their own viewing and listening choices.
The government should let television and radio determine their own content. Individuals can make their own viewing and listening choices.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Government-provided social services are important, but current levels are far too high.
Government-provided social services are important, but current levels are far too high.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The government should regulate drug prices to control the excessive profits of manufacturers and ensure Americans can access the best drugs at lower rates.
The government should regulate drug prices to control the excessive profits of manufacturers and ensure Americans can access the best drugs at lower rates.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Deficit spending is an effective strategy for spurring the economy, and the accumulation of additional debt is countered by faster overall economic growth.
Deficit spending is an effective strategy for spurring the economy, and the accumulation of additional debt is countered by faster overall economic growth.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The arts are a critical part of our national culture and should be far more actively supported by federal funds.
The arts are a critical part of our national culture and should be far more actively supported by federal funds.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The excessive environmental regulations placed on business are counterproductive and only hurt the economy.
The excessive environmental regulations placed on business are counterproductive and only hurt the economy.
1 comment
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m13
Certain environmental problems call for government action, even if it means new programs or increased taxes.
Certain environmental problems call for government action, even if it means new programs or increased taxes.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The breakdown of the traditional family is the most serious domestic crisis facing our society.
The breakdown of the traditional family is the most serious domestic crisis facing our society.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to attend public schools.
Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to attend public schools.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Congress should ban the sale of Playboy and Penthouse at U.S. military installations.
Congress should ban the sale of Playboy and Penthouse at U.S. military installations.
from
allspinzone.com
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The United States would be better off if John Kerry had won the last presidential election.
The United States would be better off if John Kerry had won the last presidential election.
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m13
Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried.
Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism.
Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Possessing marijuana for personal use should not be a criminal offense.
Possessing marijuana for personal use should not be a criminal offense.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Taxpayers should not be expected to prop up any theaters or museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis.
Taxpayers should not be expected to prop up any theaters or museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Governments should penalize businesses that mislead the public.
Governments should penalize businesses that mislead the public.
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m13
Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care .
Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care .
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m13
Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation.
Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality.
People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There is a danger that some large corporations will become more powerful than governments.
There is a danger that some large corporations will become more powerful than governments.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Our armed forces should intervene to stop genocide in other countries.
Our armed forces should intervene to stop genocide in other countries.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Everyone bears a moral responsibility for the actions of their government, even when they do not support them.
Everyone bears a moral responsibility for the actions of their government, even when they do not support them.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Sometimes civilians are a legitimate military target.
Sometimes civilians are a legitimate military target.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
A common language is not necessary for a cohesive society.
A common language is not necessary for a cohesive society.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There should be a law to ban discrimination against weight and height.
There should be a law to ban discrimination against weight and height.
from
www.chicagotribune.com
1 comment
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m13
Employers and insurance providers should not be allowed to consider the results of a person's genetic tests when making hiring or coverage decisions.
Employers and insurance providers should not be allowed to consider the results of a person's genetic tests when making hiring or coverage decisions.
from
arstechnica.com
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
The standard work week should be lowered to 30 hours per week.
The standard work week should be lowered to 30 hours per week.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Illegal immigrants who are already working in the United States should receive amnesty.
Illegal immigrants who are already working in the United States should receive amnesty.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There should be a constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage.
There should be a constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Richard Nixon is was a better president that George W. Bush.
Richard Nixon is was a better president that George W. Bush.
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
George Bush is the worst US President in history.
George Bush is the worst US President in history.
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.
Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.
from
www.ronpaul2008.com
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The US should establish a concrete timetable for troop withdraw from Iraq.
The US should establish a concrete timetable for troop withdraw from Iraq.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Governments have the right to order parents to change the name of their child if they deem the name inappropriate.
Governments have the right to order parents to change the name of their child if they deem the name inappropriate.
from
blogs.usatoday.com
added over 3 years ago by
m13
US Citizens and businesses who hire illegal immigrant workers should be fined.
US Citizens and businesses who hire illegal immigrant workers should be fined.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Illegal immigrants in the US should be immediately deported and should not receive amnesty.
Illegal immigrants in the US should be immediately deported and should not receive amnesty.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Obtrusive space advertising (ex:giant billboards visible from the Earth) should be globally banned.
Obtrusive space advertising (ex:giant billboards visible from the Earth) should be globally banned.
from
en.wikipedia.org
2 comments
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
A larger share of the tax burden should be paid by the wealthy, and taxes on the poor and lower-middle classes should be reduced.
A larger share of the tax burden should be paid by the wealthy, and taxes on the poor and lower-middle classes should be reduced.
3 comments
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
Individual states should have the choice of whether to legally recognize homosexual couples.
Individual states should have the choice of whether to legally recognize homosexual couples.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The religious right is a threat to the US political system.
The religious right is a threat to the US political system.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The federal government is too big.
The federal government is too big.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There should be no laws regarding sex for consenting adults.
There should be no laws regarding sex for consenting adults.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The weak economy is currently the most important problem in the US.
The weak economy is currently the most important problem in the US.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Jimmy Carter should not have meet with Hamas leaders.
Jimmy Carter should not have meet with Hamas leaders.
from
www.cnn.com
added over 3 years ago by
m13
United States corporations should honor all prior commitments to employee pensions.
United States corporations should honor all prior commitments to employee pensions.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There should be periodic driving tests for the elderly in order for them to retain their drivers licenses.
There should be periodic driving tests for the elderly in order for them to retain their drivers licenses.
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m13
Home-schooled students should be allowed to participate on the local public school's sports teams.
Home-schooled students should be allowed to participate on the local public school's sports teams.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Special interests groups are a positive influence in American politics.
Special interests groups are a positive influence in American politics.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Alternative medicine is a con.
Alternative medicine is a con.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Aborting abnormal fetuses leads to prejudice against the disabled.
Aborting abnormal fetuses leads to prejudice against the disabled.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
People need protection from violent lyrics, films and video games.
People need protection from violent lyrics, films and video games.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Patients are entitled to health care whatever their lifestyle choices.
Patients are entitled to health care whatever their lifestyle choices.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
If a student at the collegiate level has been found guilty of plagiarism, he or she should be expelled from the school.
If a student at the collegiate level has been found guilty of plagiarism, he or she should be expelled from the school.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
All pilots of commercial planes should be armed.
All pilots of commercial planes should be armed.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Public K-12 school field trips should be financed completely by fund raising and not by taxpayer funds.
Public K-12 school field trips should be financed completely by fund raising and not by taxpayer funds.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Osama bin Laden is dead.
Osama bin Laden is dead.
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m13
If abortions are made illegal, teen-agers will no longer be able to hide pregnancies by getting abortions. As a result their attitudes about sex will change and they will become less likely engage in risky sexual behavior.
If abortions are made illegal, teen-agers will no longer be able to hide pregnancies by getting abortions. As a result their attitudes about sex will change and they will become less likely engage in risky sexual behavior.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
It is just for the United States to use military force to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by nations that pose a military threat.
It is just for the United States to use military force to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by nations that pose a military threat.
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
Welfare systems ought to place a higher value on creating jobs than on providing subsidies.
Welfare systems ought to place a higher value on creating jobs than on providing subsidies.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
There should be no statute of limitations on the prosecution of crimes.
There should be no statute of limitations on the prosecution of crimes.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
An alleged rape victim’s sexual history should be admissible in court.
An alleged rape victim’s sexual history should be admissible in court.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Prisoners should be required to perform a period of community service.
Prisoners should be required to perform a period of community service.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Police functions should not be exercised by private organizations.
Police functions should not be exercised by private organizations.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Past crimes should not be admissible as evidence at a trial.
Past crimes should not be admissible as evidence at a trial.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Parents should be held responsible for crimes committed by their juvenile children.
Parents should be held responsible for crimes committed by their juvenile children.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
National interest should be valued over moral principle in the conduct of foreign affairs.
National interest should be valued over moral principle in the conduct of foreign affairs.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Males and females are equally capable of doing any job.
Males and females are equally capable of doing any job.
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m13
Government censorship of individual expression for the good of society is justified.
Government censorship of individual expression for the good of society is justified.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Globalization erodes national culture.
Globalization erodes national culture.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Freedom of expression should extend to flag burning.
Freedom of expression should extend to flag burning.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Discrimination against women for dangerous professions requiring strength is justifiable.
Discrimination against women for dangerous professions requiring strength is justifiable.
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m13
Crimes against the police should be prosecuted more severely than crimes against non-police individuals.
Crimes against the police should be prosecuted more severely than crimes against non-police individuals.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Contribution to society is the measure of individual worth.
Contribution to society is the measure of individual worth.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Conditions designed to prevent child labor should be attached to trade agreements.
Conditions designed to prevent child labor should be attached to trade agreements.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Adults and juveniles should not be imprisoned together.
Adults and juveniles should not be imprisoned together.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
It is animal cruelty to de-claw a cat.
It is animal cruelty to de-claw a cat.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
It should be illegal to get the ears and/or tail chopped off of a dog for non-medical purposes.
It should be illegal to get the ears and/or tail chopped off of a dog for non-medical purposes.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Age discrimination should be illegal in the workplace.
Age discrimination should be illegal in the workplace.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Partial-birth (late-term) abortions should be banned.
Partial-birth (late-term) abortions should be banned.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Cultural treasures that have been removed by foreigners should be returned to their country of origin.
Cultural treasures that have been removed by foreigners should be returned to their country of origin.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Wolves should be reintroduced into areas where farmers, ranchers, and pet owners reside.
Wolves should be reintroduced into areas where farmers, ranchers, and pet owners reside.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Failing to inform sexual partners of a known sexually transmitted disease should be a criminal offense.
Failing to inform sexual partners of a known sexually transmitted disease should be a criminal offense.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Military recruiters should be banned from public schools.
Military recruiters should be banned from public schools.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Marijuana is more harmful than alcohol for society.
Marijuana is more harmful than alcohol for society.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The legalization of abortion promotes irresponsible sexual behavior.
The legalization of abortion promotes irresponsible sexual behavior.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Communities should add fluoride to public water supplies.
Communities should add fluoride to public water supplies.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The notion of net neutrality is sound and should be adopted into law.
The notion of net neutrality is sound and should be adopted into law.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
The Boy Scouts of America organization (which receives federal funding) should be allowed to discriminate against homosexuality within their program.
The Boy Scouts of America organization (which receives federal funding) should be allowed to discriminate against homosexuality within their program.
from
ffrf.org
1 comment
| added over 3 years ago by
m13
The sport of bullfighting should be banned.
The sport of bullfighting should be banned.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Emergency contraception (the 'morning-after' pill) is a form of abortion and as such should be banned.
Emergency contraception (the 'morning-after' pill) is a form of abortion and as such should be banned.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Factory farming is damaging healthier, traditional farming methods that were more in tune with nature.
Factory farming is damaging healthier, traditional farming methods that were more in tune with nature.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
Water should be considered national property.
Water should be considered national property.
added over 3 years ago by
m13
