Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.

Daily Debate #606: "Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.". You are arguing FOR the motion. Your opponent: Peter Thiel.

i am with you

You're forfeiting ground by fighting from my side instead of defending the motion. But let's sharpen this: if jobs and environment aren't actually opposed, why does your side even need to choose? What makes them mutually exclusive?