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Harms are a stock issue in policy debate which refer to problems inherent in the status quo. These problems may be either actual (occurring at the time of the policy decision) or potential (not currently occurring in the status quo, with but with the possibility of occurring in the future). In the case of potential harms, the policy offered by the affirmative functions as a preventative measure. Harms are also called advantages. Template:Stock Issues
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