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1. Should companies pay for over-time work?

YES: They work, so pay them.

NO: Good employees can complete their work without doing over-time. We should pay for the result, not for the length of working time.

2. Should men cook?
YES: Everyone who eats must cook by himself/herself.
NO: Men should concentrate on working and let women do the housework.
DONE, "Men can cook" by minhem and santa, Jun 18th 2009

3. Paper dictionary or Electronic dictionary?

PAPER: Traditional. Cheap. Students tend to read all explanations in paper dictionaries than when they use electronic ones. By finding the location of the words, it's easier to remember them.

ELECTRONIC: Convenience, fast, light, compact.

4. Paying tax or not ?

Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
DONE, "Why taxes" by minhem, Aug 2nd 2009

5. Old Population

In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?
DONE, "Old Population" by santa, June 25th 2009

6. Should capital punishment be abolished?
DONE, "Capital punishment" by santa, July 06th 2009

7. Should doctors help patients to die?
SHOULD: We should help patients who suffer enough from incurable diseases and wish to die. They'll die sooner or later.
SHOULD NOT: It's murder! Incurable diseases at the present time may become curable in future. We should advise them to change their mind.

8. Freedom for pets
Many people think that they're taking good care of their pets, while some say that pets are like prisoners. What do you think about pets' life?
DONE, "Freedom for pets" by minhem, July 29th 2009

9. Overcrowding
The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views.
DONE, "Overcrowding" by santa, July 11th 2009

10. Private schools
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of private schools.
DONE, "Private schools" by santa, July 27th 2009

11. Buy or rent?
Do you want to buy your own house or live in rent houses for the rest of your life?
BUY: Our own houses. Free in design, decorating. Pay once, and possess.
RENT: Can move to other places easier. Don't need to pay a lot of money at one time.

12. Should university students do part-time work?
SHOULD: Learn how to earn money and deal with other people. Working experience...
NO: Being in universities is the last chance to study, so do it as hard as possible. We will work after graduating, so let's wait. Do not waste the tuition fee. Well-trained students can find good jobs...