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0 waiting on Side 1 — Ban it, protect kids from harm
0 waiting on Side 2 — Parents decide, not the government

Ban social media for under-16s?

Australia already did it. Studies link teen social media use to anxiety and depression, but kids say it's their lifeline. Who decides?

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0 waiting on Side 1 — Ban them, they are a public hazard
0 waiting on Side 2 — Keep them, they solve real mobility problems

Ban shared e-scooters from city streets?

Great for the last kilometre, terrible for pedestrians getting hit on sidewalks. Paris banned them.

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0 waiting on Side 1 — Legalise it — regulate, tax, and reduce harm
0 waiting on Side 2 — Keep them illegal — legalisation increases addiction and social harm

Should recreational drugs be fully legalised?

Portugal decriminalised all drugs in 2001 and saw overdose deaths fall sharply in the following years. Canada and several US states legalised cannabis. Should governments take the next step and fully legalise recreational drugs?

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0 waiting on Side 1 — Yes, there are only two genders
0 waiting on Side 2 — No, there are more than two genders

Are there only two genders?

Gender is a topic that has been debated for years. Some people believe there are only two genders, while others believe gender can include more than two identities. What do you think? Debate the topic using reasoning, evidence, and respect for the other side.

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