"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...
"The Dakota Access pipeline was opposed by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and many other activists. Opponents argue that the pipeline has the potential to contaminate the water supply and destroy Native American burial sites. Proponents say that the pipeline is essential for the U.S. to...
"Currently, federal election law forbids political candidates from intentionally soliciting, or receiving funding from foreign entities under any circumstances. However, foreign nationals or entities can appoint lobbyists to meet with or donate directly to politicians to influence them to vote positively for any international interest. Those...
"The United States Electoral College is a group of electors authorized by the United States Constitution, created every four years for the sole intent of choosing the president and vice president of the United States. During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump lost the general election...
"Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, donations are subject to limits. It is important to note that a campaign is prohibited from engaging contributions that surpass the limits. However, there are multiple loopholes which political parties take advantage of and flout the policies. Proponents of such...
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