Are the U.S. sanctions against countries like Iran and Cuba justified?
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Justified
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Are the U.S. sanctions against countries like Iran and Cuba justified?
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Justified
Viewpoint
Strength Evaluation
Which of the following two arguments is stronger?

Please compare the strength of the two arguments below, ignoring all others.

Note. The platform identifies the top arguments for each viewpoint independently of others. This implies that the competition occurs among arguments supporting the same viewpoint.
Argument A
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Less harmful to the ordinary citizens of the sanctioned countries than military intervention

Military action would lead to not only thousands of lost lives, but also put the country in crippling debt. Sanctions act as more of a push to stop misbehaving and are less violent and oppressive compared to military intervention.

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Argument B
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Less costly for the U.S. than military intervention

Sanctions are a much more affordable way for the U.S. to send a message to a troublesome nation compared to alternatives like military intervention. War can cost billions of dollars and lead to substantial debt.

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