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Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

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#1 Unemployment benefits or professional training of the unemployed? What should be a priority? 4
#2 Should transactions with tax haven countries and offshore centers be restricted? 7
#3 Should Turkey join the European Union? 3
#4 Do you think the recent global financial crisis is temporary or the beginning of a fundamental model change? 3
#5 Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? 3
#6 Immigration pros and cons: do you agree with the relaxation of immigration policies? 4
#7 Drone strikes pros and cons: do you agree with the use of military drones? 8
#8 Best multiplayer experience: Call of Duty Ghosts or Battlefield 4? 6
#9 DotA 2 vs League of Legends: which one do you consider the best MOBA game? 3
#10 DLC in video games: what do you think of the increasing use? 3
#11 Is the Erasmus student exchange programme a successful initiative or a waste of money? 4
#12 Was the PPACA healthcare reform ("Obamacare") good? Pros and cons 4
#13 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? 7
#14 Does homeopathy work or is it a pseudoscience? Would you say it is effective or detrimental? 3
#15 Pele vs Maradona: who is the best football player ever? 3
#16 Yankees vs Mets, which New York baseball team do you prefer? 3
#17 Elgin marbles debate: Should the British Museum Parthenon sculptures and marbles be brought back to Greece? 4
#18 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player? 4
#19 Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? 3
#20 Crowdfunding pros and cons: is it good or bad for the entertainment industry? 3
#21 Keynes vs Friedman: who was the most influential economist? 4
#22 Should size zero models be banned? 4
#23 Canadian Hockey: Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs? 3
#24 Best 1980s NBA player: Larry Bird or Magic Johnson? 3
#25 Angry Birds vs Candy Crush Saga: most addictive game? 3
#26 Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs 4
#27 FIFA vs Pro Evolution Soccer: best football video game franchise? 6
#28 Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real? 3
#29 Digital vs physical copies of video games: which format do you prefer to purchase? 4
#30 Does Europe need more austerity? 7
#31 Best "starchitect": Calatrava, Foster or Gehry? 3
#32 Most influential philosopher in contemporary thinking: Kant or Hegel? 3
#33 Which fitness program would you recommend: Pilates or Zumba? 7
#34 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies? 3
#35 The ultimate Renaissance artist: Da Vinci or Michelangelo? 16
#36 Should plastic bags be banned or taxed? 4
#37 Should exotic animals be kept as pets? Should the ownership of wild animals be banned? 4
#38 Should Ukraine be invited to join the EU? 5
#39 Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened? 7
#40 European financial crisis: Will the Euro collapse? 7
#41 TTIP pros and cons: Is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) a threat or an opportunity? 4
#42 Picasso or Dalí: who is your preferred Spanish painter of the 20th century? 5
#43 Are universities excessively permissive with sexist and homophobic behavior among students? 3
#44 Petition: Increase and protect budget for Sure Start children's centres 3
#45 Petition: Revoke the decision to end British support for search-and-rescue operations for migrants in danger of drowning in the Mediterranean 4
#46 MIT vs Stanford: Which American tech university do you think is more influential? 4
#47 In science we trust ... but do you trust scientists? 5
#48 SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world 3
#49 Can the PFLP attack in Jerusalem trigger a revival of revolutionary armed organizations? 3
#50 Is justice too permissive with police misconduct and brutality? 3
#51 Apple Watch: failure or success? Will this smartwatch revolutionize wearables? 2
#52 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable? 3
#53 Dolphin hunting: should it be completely banned or should this tradition be preserved? 3
#54 Taxing wealth: the return of the politics of envy? 3
#55 US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy? 11
#56 Does celebrity advocacy have a positive impact on development projects in African countries? 3
#57 Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense? 3
#58 American, European or Asian cars? 7
#59 Who will be the first to send humans to Mars: United States, Europe or China? 3
#60 Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century? 2
#61 Oxford-Cambridge boat race: which is your preferred team? 3
#62 Constitutional monarchy vs republic: which is the best form of government? 4
#63 Halo vs Call of Duty: what is the best first-person shooter (FPS) series? 3
#64 Is the multicultural state a doomed project in South Korea and Japan? (LSESU Korean Society Lectures) 11
#65 Is technological progress in genetic engineering mostly a threat or an opportunity? 3
#66 Vaping pros and cons: Do electronic cigarettes pose a higher health risk than tobacco cigarettes? 4
#67 Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today? 4
#68 Should prostitution be legalized? Pros and cons of legalization 3
#69 Campaign for a fair distribution of revenues from TV rights in football 8
#70 Child-free flights: should airlines offer kid-free zones to their passengers? 3
#71 Is nationalism a logical reaction to globalization? 8
#72 Most influential Northern Baroque painter: Rubens or Rembrandt? 10
#73 The school uniforms debate: should students wear uniforms? 3
#74 Are entrepreneurs born or made? Do universities foster or kill the entrepreneurial spirit? 5
#75 Future of Africa: next big world player? 9
#76 Petition to Japan’s Government to ban dolphin hunting 4
#77 North London derby: the Arsenal – Tottenham rivalry. Pick your side! 4
#78 Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers? 3
#79 Pros and cons of economic, social and political globalization: is globalization overall positive for our societies? 9
#80 Media and terrorism - Should the media increase censorship on news about terrorist attacks? 3
#81 Is world population control the best solution to environmental issues? 4
#82 New claims for German World War Two reparations to Greece: a fair request or an attempt to instrumentalize history? 8
#83 EU-Russia relations and the "energy war". Are gas and oil legitimate instruments for political conflict? 4
#84 On women empowerment: is "This Girl Can" campaign effective in promoting sports among women? 6
#85 Gender quotas in politics: an effective tool to empower women? 3
#86 Retirement age debate: should it be raised or lowered? 10
#87 Is world peace possible without any armies? 3
#88 Sartre or Camus: which of these French existentialist writers and philosophers inspires you the most? 3
#89 Homeschooling pros and cons - Is homeschool better than public school? 4
#90 Is London property bubble going to burst anytime soon? Will housing prices continue to grow? 9
#91 Are pharmaceutical companies ethical and concerned about the public good? 4
#92 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment? 8
#93 Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK? 3
#94 Femen protests: effective or counterproductive for feminism? Share you views 4
#95 Is animal testing necessary for the cosmetics industry? Should it be banned? 6
#96 Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket? 3
#97 Is the portrayal of women in comic-books particularly sexist? 3
#98 Should we abandon nuclear energy? Time for a nuclear power phase-out? 3
#99 Petition: ¡Sergio Ramos: quedate en el Real Madrid! / Please stay at Real Madrid! 3
#100 Nike or Adidas: which sports brand do you prefer? 3
#101 Love Calcio? Juventus vs Milan vs Inter: which is the best Serie A Team? 3
#102 Best way to spend your holidays: one long vacation or several short breaks? 4
#103 Is affirmative action a good approach against discrimination? 4
#104 Should churches be taxed? Is ending tax exemptions for them a good idea? 3
#105 Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face? 8
#106 Best Picasso paintings poll: which is his ultimate masterpiece? 4
#107 Migration pros and cons: what should we do about illegal immigration? 4
#108 Vow of celibacy: should priests be allowed to marry? 4
#109 Petition: Stop the closure of Heythrop College 3
#110 Young tennis players: who will be the next ATP number one? 4
#111 Be your own boss or work for a company? What do you prefer? 3
#112 Should Puerto Rico become independent or the 51st state of the USA? 9
#113 A popular fitness supplement, but is creatine worth it? Pros and cons of creatine 3
#114 Does New Zealand need a new flag? You can vote here before the referendum takes place. 4
#115 Police racism: is the Police a structurally racist institution? 4
#116 Longest reigning British monarch, but is it time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication? 3
#117 University fees: Should higher education be free for students? 3
#118 Should organ donation after death be mandatory? Facts, methods of consent, pros and cons 4
#119 Gran Turismo vs Forza Motorsport: which is the best racing video game series? 4
#120 Is the world still unipolar? Are we witnessing the end of the US hegemony? 10
#121 Should there be formal maximum working hours? What should they be? 7
#122 Is political polarization in America mainly the result of structural changes in society? 3
#123 Who is the most controversial of all Nobel Peace Prize winners? Vote and tell us why 7
#124 Does foreign investment in agriculture support sustainable development or is it just "land grabbing"? 3
#125 Who will win the Champions League? 3
#126 Challenges of prediction: Why do social scientists get it wrong so often? 4
#127 Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ... 3
#128 Worst American President before Donald Trump era? 8
#129 Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? 3
#130 Punishment for crimes: should we prioritize retributive or utilitarian justice? 4
#131 What is the worst problem associated with immigrant detention centres? 4
#132 Petition: Save the London School of Economics Nursery 3
#133 Who is the most influential scientist in history? Choose among our top 10! 5
#134 Pros and cons of capitalism: Is capitalism the best economic system? 3
#135 Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons 4
#136 Gibraltar: Spain or UK? How should the dispute be settled? 8
#137 Electric cars pros and cons: should you buy one? 3
#138 Obama's gun control measures: good or bad policy? 4
#139 In developed countries, should reformers focus on inequality rather than poverty? 2
#140 Sauna vs steam room: which is better for you? 3
#141 Helping the poor: do we have a moral obligation to give money to charity? 4
#142 To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree? 10
#143 Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons 5
#144 Electoral College pros and cons: should the USA use popular vote to elect the President? 8
#145 State vs nation: Should the international relations system be organized around states or nations? 3
#146 Multiple identities: Do local, regional and transnational identities trump nationalism? 4
#147 Do citizenship tests facilitate or impede one's belonging to a nation? 4
#148 Gender inequality in sports: are professional athletes salaries fair for women? 4
#149 José Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola: who is the best football manager? 4
#150 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain? 4
#151 Guyana-Venezuela border: What country should Essequibo belong to? 6
#152 Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton: who will be the next president? 3
#153 Rules and regulations of football: is the video referee (VAR) a good idea? 3
#154 Uber pros and cons: is it killing the taxi? Is Uber good or bad? 3
#155 Who will win Wimbledon 2016? 3
#156 London votes: independence from the UK and EU membership? 7
#157 Global financial crisis 2016: Is Brexit bringing recession and contagion? 6
#158 Best teams and managers. Who will win the Premier League 2016–2017? 4
#159 Pokémon Go pros and cons. Is Pokémon Go a good game? Controversy and facts 3
#160 Best airplane in the world: Boeing vs Airbus 4
#161 What is the main barrier for economic diversification in developing resource-rich countries? 11
#162 Voting age: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in the UK? Why? 3
#163 Who will win the Champions League 2016-2017? 4
#164 Positivism vs post-positivism: Which is the best approach to global politics research? 4
#165 Do weapons of mass destruction (WMD) produce political instability or contribute to peace by deterrence? 4
#166 Are multinational corporations replacing states as the main actors in the international arena? 12
#167 Should our government be permitted to legally spy on us? The privacy vs security dilemma 3
#168 NAFTA pros and cons: is NAFTA good or bad? 7
#169 Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries? 3
#170 President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises? 3
#171 Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them? 6
#172 Japanese security and peacekeeping operations - Should Japan strengthen its army? 4
#173 Pollsters and political opinion polls: why so many prediction errors? 3
#174 Should Hong Kong be independent from China? 8
#175 Should Tibet be independent from China? Pros and cons of Tibetan independence 3
#176 China-Taiwan relations: reunification or Taiwanese independence? 9
#177 Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations? 4
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