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Is capitalism good?
Capitalism is an economic system where wealth is privatized, that is, controlled by individuals. It stands in contrast to socialism, where wealth is controlled by the government. Western economies are said to be capitalist systems, though in reality they are a blend of capitalist and socialist systems, where the left and right wing advocate socialist vs. capitalistic leaning economic policies respectively.
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Benja
on 10 Mar 2010
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Should flag burning be legal?
Political activists sometimes desecrate their own country's flag as a protest against the government. Some governments have outlawed the act, while other governments consider it a form of freedom of expression for their citizens.
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JGWeissman
on 06 Mar 2010
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Benja
on 11 Nov 2009
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Should women have the right to vote?
Since the late 19th century, countries began allowing women to vote, where that right was extended to nearly all countries over the course of the 20th century. Some conservatives believe both men and women would be better off if only men could vote.
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Benja
on 04 Mar 2010
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Lisa
on 03 Mar 2010
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Is truthfulness a characteristic of a politician who is good for the people?
Politicians are notorious for their spin, lies, and hypocrisy, frequently making their profession distasteful to the people they represent. However, while truthfulness is generally regarded as an admirable quality in our friends and family members, is it rational to want this quality in our leaders?
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JGWeissman
on 07 Mar 2010
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Lisa
on 27 Jan 2010
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Is democracy the best form of government?
A democracy is a type of government where political power is shared by allowing each citizen to vote. Proponents have various arguments in support of democracy, perhaps the most common being that is affords its citizens the most freedom. Its critics tend to believe that the average citizen is unqualified to vote.
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Benja
on 25 Jan 2010
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Can the military presence in Afghanistan help create democracy?
A month after the September 11th attacks, the U.S. in conjunction with the U.K. invaded Afghanistan, toppling the Taliban regime that was sympathetic to Al-Qaeda. Kabul, the country's capital, has for decades at best provided only a weak form of central government, and the country quickly descended into anarchy. This prompted the U.N. to create the International Security Assistance Force to help establish peace and security in the region, but to date they have had very limited success.
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Benja
on 28 Jan 2010
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Is not bothering to vote acceptable?
Advocates of voting proclaim that voting is the duty of a democratic citizen. Critics say that your vote will almost certainly be inconsequential, since elections are seldom won by a single vote. Furthermore, the critics claim that in the case the parties don't offer significant differences, that the impact of that single vote is reduced.
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Benja
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