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US LAW: When in conflict, the exact wording of the law should take priority over the spirit of the law.
Have you ever wondered what’s more important: the letter of the law, or the spirit behind it? Should judges stick strictly to the words...
POLITICS: The voting age should be lowered to 16
How old were you when you first felt truly aware of the world around you—the politics, the issues, the community decisions? In many cases...
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GLOBAL: A lesser developed nation’s right to develop ought to take priority over its obligation to protect the environment
In 2019, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro faced global criticism for allowing increased deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to boost economic development. Meanwhile, China's rapid...
PHILOSOPHY: It is ok to keep secrets.
You work for a large corporation and discover that they've been hiding dangerous safety issues in one of their products. You're living paycheck to...
ECONOMICS: Low taxes are preferable over extensive government services
Every year at tax time, you’re probably hoping to get a refund or may have a tax bill to pay, but how does paying...
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SCIENCE: Any restrictions on the use of stem cells in research should be lifted.
Should scientists be free to explore every possible avenue to cure debilitating diseases? Or, do we risk crossing an ethical line by lifting restrictions...