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Should customers tip when service charges are already included? Customers need clear information about where charges go before being asked to make another payment.

Should voters have a direct say in appointing central-bank leaders? Democratic input supports accountability while exposing long-term decisions to short-term electoral pressure.

Should science funding prioritize likely benefits over intellectual curiosity? Immediate needs matter, but useful breakthroughs can emerge from questions without obvious applications.

Should hiring favor potential over proven experience? Potential can open opportunities, but employers still need a fair way to assess uncertainty.

Should military service be required before someone can lead a country? Service may build relevant experience, but civilian leadership need not depend on a military career.

Should researchers revive extinct species if habitats remain uncertain? Restoration can inspire investment while diverting resources from species that still need protection.

Should sick leave include days needed for mental wellbeing? Different needs deserve support, while policies must work without forcing unnecessary personal disclosure.

Should political advertising be banned from social media? A ban could limit manipulation while making it harder for small campaigns to reach people.

Should governments ban research that could create unusually dangerous pathogens? Risk prevention can conflict with knowledge needed to understand and prepare for natural threats.

Should loyalty to an employer ever outweigh a better job offer? Relationships and promises may deserve consideration without creating an unlimited obligation to stay.

Should elected officials be forbidden from owning individual stocks? A ban could reduce conflicts while limiting financial choices available to other citizens.

Is being open-minded the same as staying undecided? Listening to alternatives does not always require suspending judgment. What counts as openness?