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What are the pros and cons of falling in love with your best friend?

Everyone must have best friends in their lives. A best friend is someone you believe you can
trust your life with. A best friend is the first person you call when you have the most amazing
things in your life, and when you are in the most horrific incidents. But, what if you fall in love
with your best friends? If you have decided to choose your best friend as someone you will
share your life with, there is a lot to consider. Take a moment to consider the advantages and
disadvantages of taking your friendship to the next level.

Having a serious relationship with someone you’ve only been best friends until now may not be
an easy task, but the following advantages may just make taking the risk worth it. Firstly, you
have already laid the groundwork. A strong emotional bond is a strong foundation of any
successful relationship. Next, you can bypass the awkward stuff. The good news about dating
your best friend is that you can simply enjoy the excitement of taking your relationship to the
next level. Besides, you have already had a solid emotional bond and have shared history of
togetherness such as graduating from the same university together or gathering family by your
side. Having shared important moments in each other’s lives will make your connection stronger
and even more likely to last.

On the other side, dating your best friend has also some disadvantages. Before taking a
romantic relationship with your best friend, take a moment to consider the following drawbacks.
First, are you willing to make the sacrifice? What if it doesn’t last? If you break up, you might
loss your friendship forever. Second, there is always a possibility for not having a mutual feeling
between both of you. Decide in advance what your plans might be if your friend does not
reciprocate: can you continue your friendship with him/her? Could you take it if he/she dates
someone else? Third, although you’ll bypass the awkward getting-to-know-you stage, missing
out on discovering a new person, their personality and their interests could prove to be a little
boring for you.

While there are risks involved with confessing romantic feelings to your best friend, it is worth
remembering that the greatest and most successful relationships often grow from great
friendships, and it might just be the best decision you’ll ever make.
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Should the death penalty be allowed?

Some people were executed in Indonesia through July 2016. Most death penalty cases involve
the execution of drug peddlers although capital punishment can also be applied for treason,
espionage, and other crimes. Many for and against reactions came after the execution. Then,
should the death penalty be allowed in Indonesia?

Proponents of the death penalty say that it is an important tool for law enforcement, deters
crime, and costs less than life imprisonment. They also argue that retribution or "an eye for an
eye" honors the victim, helps console grieving families, and ensures that the perpetrators of
heinous crimes never have an opportunity to cause future tragedy.

Opponents of capital punishment say that it has no deterrent effect on crime, gives
governments’ overlapped power to take human life, and potentially makes social injustices by
disproportionately targeting people of color (racist) and people who cannot afford good attorneys
(classist). They say lifetime jail sentences are a more appropriate than death.

In conclusion, death penalty will always exist in our society as well as its pros and cons. For the
proponents of this action, they think that it will be very effective to deter crime. While for those
who are against this policy, they argue that this punishment will potentially make social injustice.
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Pros and Cons of Abortion

Do you agree with abortion? When someone asks this to the people, there may be many “yes”
and equal number of “no”, voicing their opinion over this. Abortion has always been a debatable
subject amongst the masses as people have their own arguments regarding it.

For those who are for, they think that sometimes life can be really harsh on us. In some cases,
medical emergencies make a woman resort to this action because there is a possibility to be at
risk, if she delivers the child. In some other cases, some of the rape victims can be minors. They
won’t be mentally or physically prepared to have the newborn baby. Giving life to such an
unwanted child may cause troubles for both mother and the child.

After all, abortion implies denying someone a well-deserved life. Just because the odds are not
in our favor, can we deprive someone the chance to live? Besides, having an abortion done also
carries the risk of not being able to become pregnant ever again in life. Abortion can also lead to
serious health complications or even a death.

Whether you agree or not, abortion will always happen in our society. While for one, having a
forced child can be a highly miserable experience, to the other, abortion can be a highly
miserable experience.
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School Uniforms Policy

School uniforms are uniforms which are obligatory worn by the students in the school or any
other educational institution. School uniforms tell many things such as students' grade level and
school or institution identity. Nowadays, school uniforms become a debatable issue among
parents. Some of them think that school uniforms are necessary, while others think that they are
not.

Some parents believe that school uniforms will make such good advantages to their children
while learning at school. First, school uniforms can keep students focused on their education,
not their clothes. Second, school uniforms may improve attendance and discipline. The last,
school uniforms are a symbol that every student is equal in getting same education. School
uniforms will not differentiate whether the students are rich or not and students’ economic or
social class.

In other hand, school uniforms can affect negatively on students psychology and performance in
learning at school. First, school uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression. Second,
uniforms also may have a detrimental effect on students' self-image because when students
have to wear the same outfits, rather than being allowed to select clothes that suit their body
skin, they can suffer embarrassment at school. Third, some students also find uniforms less
comfortable than their regular clothes, which may not be conducive to learning.

In conclusion, school uniforms remain important of the students’ forsakes. Students will be
discipline and will focus more on learning. School uniforms also will show them that they are
equal in learning. However, to cover all disadvantages of school uniforms, it is better if school
gives a free school uniform day to the students on certain days and with certain themes.
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Pros and Cons of Smoking Bans

Smoking ban policies are implemented in some American states and cities but the contentions
on whether they are necessary and relevant are still heard from supporters and critics.
Restrictions on cigarette smoking can be traced back as early the 16th century and up to now,
this issue remains to be controversial. To get an idea on how people are taking smoking bans,
here are some of the views expressed by proponents and opponents.

Advocates for smoking bans claim that passing a policy to prohibit smoking in public places can
lessen the possibility of second-hand smoke being inhaled by non-smokers. The supporters also
say that states and cities which have non-smoking policies and prohibited smoking in
restaurants and public indoor spaces have better indoor air quality then the cities which still
allow smoking public. With restricting smoking, supporters posit that it will decrease the waste
since there will be lesser cigarette butts and lesser toxic garbage that can be stuck in water
systems. It is also believed by the supporters that it can lessen the chance of influencing others
to take on the habit.

For many smokers, smoking bans is one of the government’s ways of interfering in their lifestyle.
They find this offensive because they believe that, since smoking is not a crime, the government
nor anyone else should not have a say about what they do and limit their freedom. In principle,
smoking bans aren’t effective since they will make people just avoid places with smoking bans
and smoke elsewhere rather than to quit or at least to reduce their tobacco consumption.
Implementing smoking bans also can be very difficult. There are many people and even
establishments that don’t respect the ban mainly because the penalties aren’t so stiff and won’t
get offenders into too much trouble.

These are just some of the pros and cons of smoking bans. Government officials, business
owners, and ordinary citizens should weigh them carefully to decide if smoking bans are worth
implementing or not.
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Do Teenagers Really Need a Mobile Phone?

Nowadays, mobile phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic for people. They are
also becoming more technologically sophisticated; most can take and share pictures and videos
and connect to the Internet for web surfing. Many teenagers are becoming cell phone owners,
however. It’s debatable whether a teenager actually needs a mobile phone, but mostly they will
say that a phone was essential to their happiness and social standing. Without a mobile phone,
the average teenager is unable to function–they can’t talk to their friends and life just isn’t worth
living. But before you give in and rush off to buy your petulant teenager a brand new iPhone,
read the following list.

One of the reasons of letting a teenager have a mobile phone is because one way of making a
teenager do exactly what you want is by using a combination between bribery and blackmail.
They will do what you want easily if you offer to put more data on their mobile phone. Second
reason is that mobile phone can also be an excellent way of staying in touch with a teenager
when they are away from home. Third, many cell phones enable the teenager to access internet.
By using this feature, teenagers can obtain answers to questions very quickly and easily. The
last, if a teenager has a mobile phone, they can use it to call for help in a sticky situation for
some reason. In such condition, having a cell phone handy could be a lifesaver.

In spite of having some advantages, letting teenagers have a mobile phone has also some
disadvantages. First, cheating can be done more easily by using mobile phone since students
can search or text the answers under their desks during tests. Second, mobile phones can be
very distracting from some important activities in a child’s life such as studying, doing homework,
or even crossing the street. Third, sexual content which can be accessed easily is also an issue
for parents to consider before giving a mobile phone for their child.

Everything must have its good and bad effect, and mobile phone must too. We need to be wise
to use such a sophisticated technology in our lives. As parents, we can set guidelines for our
children on when they are able to use their cell phones or give a suitable phone for their age so
that we can get more advantages from purchasing a mobile phone for our children.
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Is Television Good or Bad for People?

Some people claim that television is a best friend, while others think of television as the root of
all evil. Many people blame the television for society's violence and misinformation, while others
see it as a rich resource for education and entertainment. Who is right? For those who are
asking this question, you will find the costs and benefits of watching television in the following
paragraphs.

In this busy, expensive life, television is an easy and cheap source of entertainment and
information. From some entertainments provided by televisions’ channel we can relax ourselves
after having a hand-full day of work. By watching international news, we will always be up-to-
date with breaking news around the world. Do-it-yourself shows can also give us easy access to
do many interesting activities in our lives.

However, sex, crime, and violence contents in television may have negative effects on
impressionable children. Children who are exposed violent acts continuously are more likely to
display violent behavior in their lives. Ongoing studies have shown a lasting correlation between
watching violence on television in childhood and aggression that continues into adulthood.
Moreover, watching too much television is not good for your health and makes you antisocial.
Studies have shown that excessive TV watching (more than 3 hours a day) can contribute to
sleep difficulties, behavior problems, lower grades, and other health issues. Watching television
fills the time a person might have spent doing important, enriching things like interacting socially
with other human beings, being physically active, discovering the outdoors, etc.

Like other modern technologies, television has both advantage and disadvantage. Watching
television wisely and not to be too dependent to it are the ways to get more benefits from
watching television.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet

The internet is a technology that has revolutionized the entire world. The way that we think,
conduct business, communicate, and entertain ourselves, have all changed dramatically
because of internet. The web can be accessed easily anywhere and everywhere. It is difficult to
imagine our world without the internet, but would it be better? It’s hard to truly break down the
effects of the internet on society, but the best way to start is by examining all of the benefits and
drawbacks that we know of.

Internet has some advantages for human being. First, internet provides unlimited access to
Information. Anything you need to know can be found and learned on the internet. There are
millions websites that provide different types of topics. Second, Internet can bridge the culture
gap. People can connect to people all over the world because of internet connection. Third,
internet gives us a big opportunity to develop business and marketing. The ability to reach wider
markets, collect valuable research on potential customers, and conduct business all over the
world, has created a virtual business boom in history of mankind.

In spite of having those advantages, internet has also some disadvantages. First, Internet is a
potential breeding ground for Illegal activity. Since everyone can access internet easily, illegal
activity can also be done more easily through this technology. Second, the world is becoming
more dependent to internet. All of our important information such as our medical records,
criminal records, educational records, and finance records are very dependent on the security of
the sites that they reside on. So if one virus is designed well enough to break through the
security, it can shut down the economy. The last, children are vulnerable and exposed by the
internet. Pornographic material is the most prominent, and children can very easily stumble upon
these types of websites and be exposed to things that they should not be.

In conclusion, internet and its both advantages and disadvantages are now happening in our
world. If we use it wisely, we will get so many advantages and vise versa.