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- Space Exploration Money Waste vs Solving Earth Problems
Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth.
- Government Provide Free Housing People Cannot Afford
As housing is a basic need for people, the government should provide free housing for everyone who cannot afford it.
- Employers Four-Week Holiday Staff Productivity
Employment should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs.
- Consumer Goods Production Increase Natural Environment Damage Causes Solutions
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
- International News School Subject Secondary Students Worth
Some believe secondary students should learn International news as a subject at school, while some think it's a waste of time.
- 21st Century People Better Quality Life Than Previous Centuries
People living in the 21st century have a better quality of life than people living in previous centuries.
- Free Public Transport 24/7 Reduce Traffic Congestion
The government should provide free public transport facilities 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion.
- Rich Country More Economic Wealth Citizens Satisfaction
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied.
- Criminals Released Prison Reoffend Reasons Solutions
Recent research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison commit crimes after they are released.
- Family vs Television Friends Music Child Development
Some people believe that family plays a powerful role in a child's development. Others think that other influences, such as television, friends, and music, have a bigger effect on children.
- Technology Advances Crime Prevention Solving Decline
Crime rates are likely to decline as the advancements in technology which help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way.
- Spending Money Appearance Look Younger Positive Negative
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their appearance in order to look younger.
- Government Reduce Illness Focus Environmental Pollution Housing
Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.
- Private Companies Government Pay Conduct Scientific Research
In today's world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research.
- Parents Required Attend Parenting Courses Children Growth
As parents, they should be required to attend parenting courses every year to bring up their children well and give them a better environment for growth.
- Bicycles Replacing Cars vs Cars Preferred Reasons Which Better
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes is replacing cars.
- Government Pay Full University Course Fees Students
Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities.
- Robots Crucial Role Shaping Humanity Future vs Risks Harm Society
Some believe that robots play a crucial role in shaping humanity’s future, whereas others argue that they pose risks and could harm society.
- Newspapers Best Way Learn News vs Other Media Effectiveness
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about news. However, others believe that they can learn news more effectively through other media.
- Media News Reports Problems Emergencies Harmful Individuals Society
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole.
- Important Inventions Human History Internet Wheel
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the internet.
- Animal Species Extinct Human Activities Land Sea Reasons Solutions
Many animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea.
- Schools Select Students Academic Abilities vs Different Abilities Together
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together.
- Western Style Dresses Suits Jeans vs Traditional Clothing Positive Negative
In many countries, people now wear Western-style dresses such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing.
- Parents Responsible Children Break Rules Should Punished
It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children's actions.
- Internet Most Important Invention Human History
There have been many inventions in human history (for example, the wheel). Some people think the most important invention is the Internet.
- Horizontal City vs Vertical City Living Preference
Some people think it is better to live in a horizontal city, while others prefer a vertical city.
- Historical Objects Museums Returned Countries of Origin
Important historical objects in museums around the world should be returned to their countries of origin.
- Extreme Sports Skydiving Skiing Dangerous Should Banned
Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned.
- Working People Insufficient Free Time Family Friends Reasons
Many working people do not have enough free time off work to spend with their families and friends.