Breeding Dogs Should Be Ended or Curtailed
Many dog owners feel their dog is so cute that they need to fill the world with dogs just like her, and some want to sell …
Taxation Is Theft
Norway is considered the most heavily taxed country in the world, at almost 45% of total GDP being derived from tax collected. Hong Kong is incredibly light …
Household Pets Should Live Indoors
Some individuals and families look at their pets as another member of their household while other individuals look at pets as protection for their home or …
Assisted Suicide Should Be Legalised
Assisted suicide is when a medical professional helps another person to end their life. While this sounds harmful, there are many cases in real life where …
Space Exploration Is a Waste of Money
When we think of space we often think of retro flashbacks of Star Trek and popular sci-fi shows. Sadly, the dream to travel to the stars …
Animals Should Not Be Used for Entertainment
Circuses, zoos, aquariums, dog fighting, hunting, fishing, horse racing, bullfighting… all of these practices keep animals in captivity and use them against their will for human …
Countries Should Invest More in Nuclear Power
Introduction Nuclear power is the future for humanity, or is it? There are many who are supporting a world with nuclear power at the center, it’s …
The Government Should Introduce a Sugar Tax
Over the years obesity has taken a foothold in many western societies. The average citizen’s weight has almost doubled from around 80 years prior. The diet …
Exotic pet ownership should be restricted
Exotic pet ownership is on the rise and presents a multitude of problems. Exotic pets should be left to professional handlers and zoo keepers and organisations …
Democracy is the best form of government
Churchill once said “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that been tired from time to time”. Just like any …
Mothers should stay at home and look after children
Women are being bombarded with messages that they can ‘have it all’, marriage, children and develop a career just so they can be seen as a …
All drugs should be decriminalised
The common perception is that such substances should be banned in order to protect the society from their harmful effects. But do these issues really limit …
Teachers should be allowed to teach creationism in schools
In 2012 a US state passed a law which protects teachers who choose to teach creationism. This is a theory that the Earth and the universe …
Advertising is harmful
In 2011 Google was reported to say that online advertising alone could be worth more than $24 billion a year. It has grown significantly and in …
Every child should have a mobile phone?
Should children have mobile phones (or cell phones in American English). This doesn’t mean they must have one and carry it with them everywhere. It is …
Wildlife trafficking should be banned
At the core of the illegal wildlife trafficking is a strong and rapidly expanding demand for a variety of products from around the world, such as …
University education should be free
Many countries provide free education to children under 16, which is generally accepted. When it comes to university education there is a great variation as some …
Reality television does more harm than good
Reality shows are incredibly popular. With blockbusting shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Apprentice, and American Idol all attracting massive audiences each week. Documentaries trying to …
Pets should be allowed in nursing homes
Many assisted living facilities and nursing homes are allowing residents to bring their pets to live in their housing communities. Nursing homes are starting to bring …
Net neutrality – All internet traffic should be treated equally
The internet is a large network of computers working together to bring data to its users. This network functions efficiently because each member – or node …
