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Non-violent protest can lead to violence, as has happened in [anti-globalisation] demonstrations. = antiglobalisering
[Anti-GM food] demonstrations have made people aware of the dangers of genetically modified food. = anti-GM voedsel
I've got a new [anti-spam] program for my computer. = anti-spam
The government has introduced new [anti-terrorism] laws. = antiterrorisme
There was a large [anti-war demonstration] on Saturday. = vredesdemonstratie
What are the [argument]s for and against direct action? = argument
Anti-GM food demonstrations have made people [aware] of the dangers of genetically modified food. = bewust van
[Big business] is so powerful that even governments can't stop it. = big business
Have a class or group debate. Choose a [chair] who will be in charge and two speakers. = voorzitter
My name's Jan and I'm [chair]ing this debate. = voorzitten
Non-violent protest can lead to violence when protesters and police [clash]. = slaags raken
Non-violence is the answer to the [crucial] political and moral questions of our times. = cruciaal
The world knows about the [cruelty] of whale hunting thanks to direct action against whaling ships. = wreedheid
The [debate] is about direct action vs political action. = debat
The point of a [democracy] is that we elect representatives to take decisions for us. = democratie
They organised [demonstration]s, sit-ins and hunger strikes. = demonstratie
The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to [direct action] against whaling ships. = directe actie
The point of a democracy is that we [elect] representatives to take decisions for us. = [verkiezen] 
They argue that direct action involves people who can't, or don't, vote in [election]s. = verkiezing
If we [feel strongly] about an issue, we should make our case with the elected representatives. = overtuigd zijn van / aan het hart gaan
[Firstly], if people looked after their own environment we wouldn't need direct action. = ten eerste / om te beginnen
What are the arguments [for and against] direct action? = voors en tegens
Protesters, [for instance] a million people on an anti-war march, can make politicians listen. = bijvoorbeeld
We have to [free] half of the human race so that they can help free the other half. = bevrijden
Opponents of direct action claim it is easy for protesters to “[hijack]” demonstrations. = kapen
Half of the [human race] are women. = menselijk ras
They organised demonstrations, sit-ins and [hunger strike]s. = hongerstaking
In addition, they argue that the po[in]t of democracy is that representatives take decisions for us. = voorts / daarenboven
Those [in favour] of the motion? Thank you. = voor
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are [in harmony]. = in harmonie
If we feel strongly about an issue, we should [make] our case with the elected representatives. = beargumenteren
They organised [march]es, sit-ins and hunger strikes. = protestmars
Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and [moral] questions of our times. = moreel
How many votes were there against the [motion]? = motie
I read some novels, but I prefer [non-fiction]. = non-fictie
This new shirt is great – it's completely [non-iron]. = zelfstrijkend
[Non-violence] is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our times. = geweldloosheid
[Non-violent] protest can lead to violence, as has happened in anti-globalisation demonstrations. = geweldloos
[Opponent]s of direct action say that non-violent protest can lead to violence. = tegenstander
Tim is proposing the motion and Helen is [opposing] it. = tegen zijn / opponeren
Women in Britain got the vote [partly] in 1918 and fully in 1928. = gedeeltelijk
Non-violence is the answer to the crucial [political] and moral questions of our times. = politiek
There is evidence that when the media report direct action [politician]s listen. = politicus
Tim is [proposing] the motion and Helen is opposing it. = voorstellen
Non-violent protest can lead to violence when [protester]s and police clash. = demonstrant
Direct action can generate enormous [publicity] in newspapers and other media. = publiciteit
[Racial segregation] – the separation of black and white people – ended in the USA in the '60s. = rassenscheiding
The point of a democracy is that we elect [representative]s to take decisions for us. = vertegenwoordiger
[Secondly], many “eco-warriors” are better at getting publicity than actually changing anything. = ten tweede
They organised demonstrations, [sit-in]s and hunger strikes. = sit-in
Now you have one sentence to [sum up] your argument before we vote. = samenvatten
In addition, they argue that the point of democracy is that representatives [take] decisions for us. = een beslissing nemen
When the media report direct action, politicians have to [take notice]. = notitie nemen van
[Thirdly], political action is better than direct action. = ten derde
Non-violent protest can lead to [violence] when protesters and police clash. = geweld
How many [vote]s were there for the motion? = stem
And now raise your hands to [vote]. = stemmen
It's important to eat a [well-balanced] diet. = gebalanceerd
The world knows about the cruelty of [whale hunting] thanks to direct action against whaling ships. = walvisjacht
The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to direct action against [whaling ship]s. = walvisvaarder
[what's more], they say that when the media report direct action, politicians have to take notice. = bovendien