"Nasa received $19.5 billion from Congress for 2018 to focus on space travels and related projects. Those against government funding consider this an extravagant waste of billions of dollars on probes to other planets and moons when there are plenty of projects on Earth, in need...
"Nuclear energy is generated by nuclear reactions and can be used efficiently to produce electricity. In the U.S. there are 98 operating nuclear power reactors in 30 states which fulfill 20% of the country's energy requirements. Proponents claim that nuclear energy is safe and emits fewer...
"Since the past 12 years, interest on federal student loans has ranged between 3.4% to 7.90%, depending on the type of loan. Although student loan rates have fluctuated through the years, rates have been rising since 2016. Those who support increasing taxes for the rich argue...
"There is a growing debate on the use of unmanned drones and Black-ops to facilitate the assassination of suspected terrorists on foreign soil. Though strict guidelines are governing the use of such measures; there have been many instances when civilian lives were lost during such...
"Mass incarnation in the past resulted in a prison boom, and currently, most of the federal prisons are overcrowded. Prisons lack essential amenities and prisoners instead of getting rehabilitated are getting more inclined to commit grave crimes. Those in favor of early release suggest that when...
"Federal law authorizes prosecutors to attempt the death penalty only for distinct crimes — usually involving murder. A drug dealer can be sentenced to death for operating criminal enterprises that either involve large quantities of drugs or murdering someone while committing a drug crime. The United...
"Juvenile solitary confinement has been criticized heavily because of the deep psychological damage to the teenagers who must endure it. Doctors have categorized it as a form of child abuse. In January 2016, President Obama issued an executive order banning federal prisons from using solitary confinement...
"Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting of citizens otherwise eligible to vote due to a conviction of a criminal offense. The 14th amendment of the United States prevents citizens from voting who have participated in a “resistance, or other crime” but leaves states to...
"Police body cameras are small cameras, attached to an officer's body, with audio-visual recording functionalities along with internal data storage to save footage for investigation. In response to multiple high-profile shooting of unarmed minorities by police officers, President Obama pledged to fund a nationwide program to...
"America continues to be a staunch ally to Israel. The United States sends billions of dollars, about $3 billion per year and hi-tech weaponry in aid to Israel and also backs Israel diplomatically. Those in favor of this support argue that Israel is a stable democracy...
"CIA used enhanced interrogation techniques at black sites around the world, including Bagram, Guantanamo Bay, and Abu Ghraib, authorized by officials of the George W. Bush administration. This led to debate and outrage throughout the country. Those in favor consider that a terrorist who displays no...
"There are around 5 million refugees outside of Syria. The U.S. has been requested from its Syrian allies to consider helping with the crisis. Proponents of accepting refugees believe that the U.S. has a moral obligation to parallel its partners in Europe and allow refugees. Opponents...
"U.S Military services do not mandate citizens to serve. Those in favor believe that it will help citizens develop relevant skills and consider, only a handful of the population serving in the armed forces as unfair. Opponents consider it unnecessary because of the changing face of...
"The United States had a significant role in establishing the UN and is the most significant contributor to U.N 's budget. Supporters argue that the U.N. agenda is very similar to the goals of the United States and together they can achieve them. As president-elect, Trump tweeted...
"Donald Trump announced his intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement in June 2017 declaring it weakens American industries and doesn't do much for the environment. American businesses are increasingly feeling smothered by the volume, scope, and cost of new...
"Wind power is an excellent alternative to fossil fuels. Commercial wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sectors. Wind turbines provide around 8% of electricity in the United States, which is more than any other renewable source. Those in favor of subsidies to the...
"Fracking is the method of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. In the United States, it has significantly increased domestic oil production and rolled down gas prices. There are also rising environmental concerns that fracking is contaminating groundwater. Those in favor of fracking consider...
"Donald Trump announced his intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement in June 2017 declaring it weakens American industries and doesn't do much for the environment. American businesses are increasingly feeling smothered by the volume, scope, and cost of new...
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