Riley

Should film awards ban campaigns funded by studios? Prizes should recognize the work rather than the best lobbying operation.

Should couples split bills by income instead of equally? Equal amounts can create unequal burdens when incomes differ sharply.

Should public budgets require explicit approval from younger generations? Long-term burdens justify youth influence, but separate veto powers can complicate equal citizenship.

Should software updates that remove purchased features require refunds? Customers may see lost value, while companies may cite security or operational reasons for change.

Should companies charge different customers different prices for the same service? Flexible pricing can widen access or extract more from people with fewer alternatives.

Should economic sanctions be rejected when civilians bear the largest costs? Pressure on leaders can spill onto people who have little control over their government's actions.

Should police use facial recognition in crowded public spaces? Finding suspects must be weighed against pervasive tracking and the consequences of mistaken identification.

Should companies be allowed to profit from essential healthcare? Investment and innovation can create benefits while patients may have limited ability to refuse or compare services.

Should governments be allowed to shut down the internet during unrest? Authorities may claim public safety, but shutdowns also silence scrutiny and essential communication.

Should AI systems be allowed to express political opinions? Conversational usefulness can conflict with opaque influence exerted through a widely used system.

Should income above a very high threshold face nearly total taxation? Redistribution may reduce concentrated power while changing incentives and avoidance behavior.

Should countries deny entry to people with openly extremist political beliefs? Preventing harm matters, yet judging beliefs can become a tool for ideological exclusion.