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Immigration Intro - ANSWERS-Immigration is one of the fundamental building blocks that help make America the unique nation that it is. But the debate over border security and immigration has become toxic because politicians have put politics before principles. And reasonable Americans find themselves trapped between zealots on both sides. So what does a thoughtful agenda for American immigration reform look like?
Immigration - America admittance stat - ANSWERS-American lawfully admits more than 1 million people each year, more than any other country
Immigration - Con - ANSWERS-Some suggest legalization vs path to citizenship
CON: Unconstituional - No One is above the law - those who enter illegally
Citizenship vs Legalization
PRO: They would not be eligible to vote or to receive government benefits or to bring family members into the country
Immigration - undocumented taxes stats - ANSWERS-Pro: 95.8% of undocumented immigrants were employed in 2018, contributing a total of $20.1 billion in federal income taxes and $11.8 billion in state and local taxes.
Government Spending - Inflation - ANSWERS-Adjusted for inflation, federal spending per capita soared by more than 416 percent, from $3,782 in 1965 to $19,515 in 2021.
Foreign Aid - Intro - ANSWERS-Foreign aid can take many forms, including grants, loans, technical assistance, and in-kind assistance, such as food, medical supplies, or other types of assistance. It can be provided by governments, international organizations, or non- governmental organizations (NGOs).
Major health care programs, Social Security, and net interest will account for 79 percent of federal spending growth over the next decade.
Government Spending - Federal Debt - ANSWERS-FACT: The current federal debt trajectory and the Left's plans for more spending would lead to a catastrophic debt crisis.
The federal debt is projected to nearly double as a percentage of the economy in just over one generation
Artificial Intelligence - Intro - ANSWERS-The modern notion of AI largely began when Alan Turing, who contributed to breaking the Nazi's Enigma code during World War II, created the Turing test to determine if a computer is capable of "thinking." The value and legitimacy of the test have long been debated.
AI - Con and Rebuttal - ANSWERS-CON: AI will harm the standard of living for many people by causing mass unemployment as robots replace people.
Rebuttal: AI makes work easier for students and professionals alike.
Much like a calculator did not signal the end of students' grasp of mathematics knowledge, typing did not eliminate handwriting, and
Google did not herald the end of research skills, AI does not signal the end of reading and writing, or education in general.
AI - Pro - ANSWERS-PRO: Artificial intelligence can improve workplace safety.
For example, 50% of construction companies that used drones to inspect roofs and other risky tasks saw improvements in safety.
PRO: AI helps minorities by offering accessibility for people with disabilities.
Abortion - bodily autonomy - ANSWERS-Abortion bans deny bodily autonomy, creating wide-ranging repercussions.
60% of women seeking abortions already had other children.
Abortion saves lives - ANSWERS-Abortion is a safe medical procedure that protects lives.
The death rate for legal abortions is 0.7 deaths for every 100, abortions. By contrast, there are one to two deaths per 100, plastic surgery procedures,
The "abortion pill" (Mifeprex) has a better safety record than common over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, as well as prescriptions like penicillin and Viagra.
HealthCare - redirect the current system - ANSWERS-Make them compete, choices and innovation increase, barriers to access come down
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