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• The death penalty is a good deterrent for criminals. Beyond that, it is fair because the Bible supports “an eye for an eye.” We need to keep the death penalty on the books.
• Marijuana should be legalized. We are putting too many people in prison and spending too much money to incarcerate them for nonviolent crimes.
• Should national healthcare be subsidized by the government?
• Should college education be free for all students?
• Is it ethical to use animals in medical research?
• Should public schools incorporate prayer into daily activities?
• Should students be allowed to grade their teachers?
• Should drug testing for welfare recipients be mandatory?
• Should the voting age be lowered to 16?