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    Should electronic voting machines take over manual voting?

    At the moment, when it comes to voting many places still do it all the manual way in which you place a cross in the box of your chosen vote and then slip the voting card into a box to be taken for counting. Many people still believe this is a good way to vote but others have said they would...
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    Should we be pushing electric vehicles?

    Electric vehicles such as cars and now even scooters and bikes are something that seems to be getting pushed a lot. The concern for this is that they may be pushing the electricity board too far with so much being plugged into the system that it will cause a lot of issues. Should we really be...
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    Does social media help socializing?

    Social media has definitely become a lot more popular over the years with just about everyone having an account on at least one if not more social media platforms whether it be for personal use, business use, or for a brand. When it comes to social media, do you feel that it has helped...
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    Are pit bulls a dog that should be banned?

    Pit bulls are one of the dogs that many people say they would like to see banned because they are vicious dogs and should not be kept as pets. I am a firm believer that no dog should be put down due to their breed and I also believe that a dog with the right owners no matter the breed can be...
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    Would you agree that obesity is a disease?

    Obesity seems to be an ongoing problem in many places in the world at the moment and a lot of the blame is placed on the amount of takeaway restaurants there end up being available. Some people will also say that obesity is a disease because of how bad it seems to be in many countries. Would...
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    Do you feel the current minimum wage is enough?

    With the increase of inflation and the cost of living hitting many people hard, many had called for an increase in the minimum wage and as much as we have had an increase here in the UK of just over 10%, many are still saying it's not enough. What are your thoughts on the current minimum wage...
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    Should fracking be banned?

    Fracking is something that is done to get oil and gas out of the ground. It has often been blamed as being the cause of earthquakes in the past and has been something that many want to see banned but so far, it is still something that is done regardless of whether it may be the cause of...
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    What are your thoughts on performance-enhancing drugs in sports?

    We all know that performance-enhancing drugs in sports are very much frowned upon and if you are found to have any kind of drug in your body when a drug test is done, it can result in you being suspended and possibly in some cases, even fined as well. Many often argue that...
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    Should animal dissection be banned in schools?

    The dissection of animals is something that tends to be done usually in science class at school. I was lucky that I didn't have to do this in school and that it wasn't something they were doing when I was in school but I know that my mum did this when she was in school as I remember her...
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    Should solar panels be available for all?

    Solar panels are something that I have seen an increase of over the years but it is also something that I have noticed is really expensive for those who wish to have solar panels installed. Because of how expensive it is to have them installed and it not being something that is government...
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    What are your thoughts on cryptocurrency?

    Cryptocurrency is something that has been around for around 10 years now but has grown in use and popularity in the last few years. Many more people are investing and also using cryptocurrency to make purchases as well but even though we do have some who use it and trust it, there are still...
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    Has social media made the internet more toxic?

    It's no secret that social media has become a lot more dominant over the years with so many more people using social media more than anything else on the internet now to either share updates or just post random things they have found on the internet. Of course, with social media comes trolls...
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    Should the drinking age be higher?

    The consumption of alcohol at the moment I know has an age limit of 18 in the UK and an age limit of 21 in the US I believe, I am unsure about other countries but I believe they are either the same or close to. When it comes to the consumption of alcohol, do you feel that the legal age to...
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    Should birth control be sold over the counter?

    At the moment, at least in the UK where I live, any kind of birth control medication has to be prescribed to you by your doctor after you have either seen or spoken to them regarding wanting to be on birth control. Some people end up not getting access to birth control because of how they have...
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    Do you believe all countries should have free healthcare?

    Whilst some countries do have the option of private and public free health care, we still see some countries that only have paid health care and the ability to have health insurance to help you pay for healthcare should you need it and be on low income. Do you believe that healthcare should be...
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    What are your thoughts on public prayer in schools?

    I always remember when I used to go to school and it was specifically primary and junior school so from around year 1 up until year 6 as we call it here in the UK, we would always have prayer at the end of assembly. This is still something I believe some schools do still but it is not as common...
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    Should sex work be legal?

    Sex work is pretty much frowned up on in most places in the world but still people take part in sex work to be able to make something despite it being illegal in most places. When it comes to sex work, do you feel it should be made legal to help prevent issues that sex workers have, or do you...
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    Do you believe that climate change is the biggest threat at the moment?

    We seem to hear a lot more about climate change and how bad it is affecting the planet and that we need to be doing more to slow climate change to help the planet and as much as we do see proof that climate change is having a huge impact on the planet, some people are also in denial that climate...
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    Is abortion murder?

    We all know the debate regarding abortion and whether it should be allowed or not and many people have their opinion which is always respected as everyone deserves their own opinion. Going from the abortion debate, would you say that abortion is murder? What makes you say it's murder?
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    Should we still encourage children to read books or is online reading more beneficial?

    With the internet being a huge part of everyone's lives now, many look at ways that are now more beneficial to learning. When I was a kid, reading books was always something we were encouraged to do to learn and to also widen our vocabulary but with the internet being used like it is now, some...
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