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1. Some people are strongly against space research because they think it is an extravagant and wasteful project for developing countries. 2. Many people are struggling at the poverty line, lacking food and shelter. Why not use the limited public funds to help them alleviate poverty? 3. The primary responsibility of a government is to help its people eliminate poverty, disease and illiteracy. 4. The development of tourism creates many job opportunities and great amounts of foreign currency. 5. Playing computer games all day lavishes parents hard-earned money. 6. Art funding is a luxurious practice to many developing countries. 7. Improving peoples welfare is the governments obligation. 8. The construction of stadiums and theaters squanders the governments tight budget. 9. It is a dissipation of taxpayers money for the government to subsidize artists and musicians. 10. It is a luxurious dream for children in the poverty-stricken area to receive formal education. 11. Net-surfing is a costly hobby. 12. Preservation of endangered species is a great economic burden on the developing nations. 13. Hosting the Olympic Games can increase the government revenue and create more employment. 14. A private car is a luxury to many destitute families. | 
