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statement	Zoos are cruel places. Animals shouldn't be kept in cages.
Counter statement	The animals are well kept.
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statement	There's too much violence on TV.  It has a bad effect on young people.
Counter statement	They only put on what people want to watch.
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statement	Foreign travel is a great learning experience. It helps you to see your own culture and country more clearly.
Counter statement	You can learn just as much traveling in your own country.
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statement	Living in a small town is unpleasant.  There's nothing to do and there's no privacy.
Counter statement	People are friendly and there's less crime.
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statement	Credit cards are very useful. You can buy things anywhere, anytime.
Counter statement	It's too easy to overspend.
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statement	Everyone should learn at least two foreign languages. It would help improve international relations.
Counter statement	It is so difficult. Learning one is enough.
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statement	The government should provide shelter for homeless people.  It is wrong to ignore them.
Counter statement	Helping them to find jobs and their own place to live is more important.
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statement	Private education is wrong. The government should provide free education for everyone.
Counter statement	It gives parents and children more choice.
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