Should judges have to disclose gifts from lifelong friends?
Friendship should not become an exemption that hides influence over public power.
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Should political parties be allowed to expel members for dissenting votes?
A party's promises mean little if its lawmakers routinely undermine its platform.
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Should countries require a referendum before joining a war?
Citizens who bear the costs should decide whether the country enters a major conflict.
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Should cities give undocumented residents access to municipal services?
A city cannot function well by pretending some residents do not exist.
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Should elected officials be required to send their children to public schools?
Leaders designing public education should live with the system they govern.
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Should governments negotiate with hostage takers to save citizens?
Refusing negotiations can turn individual lives into symbols of national toughness.
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Should governments compensate people acquitted after lengthy pretrial detention?
A person who loses years without a conviction deserves meaningful compensation.
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Should nonviolent tax evasion ever lead to prison?
Deliberately stealing from the public should carry more than a bill wealthy offenders can absorb.
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Should police misconduct settlements come from departmental budgets?
Departments should feel the financial cost when misconduct harms the public.
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Should governments stop rescuing uninsured luxury homes after disasters?
Disaster aid should prioritize basic shelter instead of restoring expensive lifestyles.
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Should cities abolish parking minimums even over neighborhood objections?
Residents should not dictate costly parking requirements for buildings they do not own.
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Should politicians publish their tax returns before appearing on ballots?
Someone seeking control over public money should disclose their financial conflicts.
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