1.   A. Flat tax supporters contend that the benefits generated by a robust economy would more than offset any costs associated with lost deductions.

2.   Abortion rights supporters contend it is a rarely used procedure, done to protect the health -- and many times the life -- of the mother.

3.   Abortion rights supporters contend the fetus is already dead, but abortion rights opponents cite comments from a nurse who observed the procedure and claimed the fetus was alive.

4.   But Gore supporters contend he could undermine the system by allowing some of the funds to be privately invested.

5.   But supporters contend public outrage over the Bank One tax will wane after voters see the finished product.

6.   But supporters have contended that fighter jets are not always available to protect ground troops and that artillery can outperform many kinds of precision guided bombs in bad weather.

7.   But voucher supporters contend that forcing the public schools to compete for students will make them better.

8.   But union supporters contend that the increase will help, not hurt, the economy.

9.   Clinton supporters contend people are busy with the holiday season and unaware at how close Congress is to considering removing Clinton from office.

10.   Critics have long argued that this leaves no one accountable for the school system, while supporters contend that it makes for a board free of political interference.