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1301.
Child labour should be permitted in some circumstances
For
children are at work in China and India and their economies have soared in the last few decades, coming to match most Western powers. Obviously the countries would rather have workers and besides, they can go to school in the morning or evening, before or after work. another…
Children can work for small amounts, even less then minimum wage if nessasary. plus they can fit in small places inacessible to fully grown men and women like chambers in plants and bridges and under equipment in factories.
Against
Children who work in dangerous places get ripped off because they make less a dollar a day, and often are beaten and some are even killed. Plus, we people can work for themselves.
Its not fair that children work in dangerous places and get paid such a little amount. Adults should be working. Children should be going to school.
1302.
Governments should redistribute wealth to reduce inequality
For
I am quite sorry that my opponent was unable to post their round in time. Therefore, you have to extend all of my arguments.
Going over my opponent's arguments. No, I have not read it, if possible could you link it up for me. Second, I would not mind giving up this extra money for the following reasons. First, you must realize that these people are part of the upper tax bracket, and currently pay 35%…
Against
I think that spreading the wealth is "unamerican". People earn their money and work hard for it why punish them for doing well in life and making a good amount of money? You have a good point when you say that spreading the wealth has been in America since our foundations, but…
I think that spreading the wealth is "unamerican". People earn their money and work hard for it why punish them for doing well in life and making a good amount of money?
1303.
Progressive income taxes are fair
For
The order will be off-case, side debate, and voting issues. Off-Case He first claims that I never "hinted to" the fact that the resolution is general rather than broad in previous rounds, so it is fair for him to interpret the resolution as he likes. There are two problems with…
Unfortunately, the negative has attempted to dejustify my case with a case turn, so most of this debate is going to devolve into a theory battle. I will start with the off-case theory shells and then briefly defend my case. Theory (Off-Case) Shell 1:Negative interpretation of…
Against
I would like to start by saying thank you to Tim_Spin for hosting this debate. Also, I thank my opponent, Iddebater, for proving to be a very adequate challenge. This debate has kept me mentally focused and well entertained. To my audience: Pro has not properly refuted my main…
I feel as if my opponent misrepresents the actual resolution. He tries stating that the resolution, and his whole argument, is based off of the theory of Progressive Income Tax, instead of it as it actually is implemented in society. I would like to state to the reader's that…
1304.
Capitalism requires nationalism to survive
For
Con forfeited.
The problem with my opponents' arguments is they refer to dependent, not independent economies. Hong Kong, Switzerland, and New Zealand are primarily involved in international finance and trade which means they need nationalism elsewhere. Without external nationalism, the…
Against
Vote should go to pro, I did not have the time to reply within the assigned time constraints, my apologies. Although I wish Pro would have made the reply time longer.
The parameters of the debate are somewhat restrictive, but I will try my best to abide by them. Let's begin As con, my burden of proof seems rather simple. It is my belief that based on the resolution and nature of the argument, I do not have to do anything other than point out…
1305.
The United States should reform its corporate tax system
For
The DebateIn this debate, I will argue that the American corporate tax rate should be reformed and lowered in order to benefit the economy and the government.RulesRound 1: Acceptance onlyRound 2: Present argumentsRound 3: Refute opponent's argumentsRound 4: Make final…
Forfeit = win
Against
I give up.
If the USA corporate taxes were reformed not only would competition be hindered but severely hurt as the bigger companies would be more empowered and would have more money to invest and that would hinder small companies who would be crushed by this new weight that would be the…
1306.
Industrial hemp could strengthen the economy
For
< > Do I need to repaste my last argument? I showed several reasons why Hemp "Could" save the economy, not "would" save the economy. So based on my premise you have failed to refute any of my claims as to why Hemp "could" save the economy. Simply telling me I didn't convince…
1. I agree that the symptoms of the economy's recent problems have been caused by more than just the lack of hemp production in the United States. However, you have to realize the decision by a few corrupt government officials in coordination with DuPont earlier in the century…
Against
You show no proof that Industrial hemp could "Save" our economy. GDP per capita of pre-industrial countries tends to be under 10,000 dollars, whereas post industrial capitlaist countries have GDP per capitas of more than three times as much, generally. So, an industrial…
I do not disagree that Industrial Hemp would be good for the economy, and I am for in full favor of allowing production of Hemp. However, the problem with your proposition is not that you believe hemp is good, rather that you believe hemp could "save" our economy. I have issues…
1307.
Abolishing the minimum wage would benefit lower-income workers
For
My opponent has forfeited the round so I reserve the right to reply to his argument, if he comes back, in the comments.
Welcome to Debate.org and thank you for accepting the debate. I will start this round with my position and some date. During your turn you will be able to express your own position and comment on my statements. In the next round I will either defend my position or attacking…
Against
I accept this round of debate This is my first time using this website so if you could perhaps at the end of your argument give me a few general tips concerning format per rounds i'd appreciate it
1308.
The top income tax rate should be set to maximize revenue
For
The idea is that the top payroll tax for people should esentialy be targeted at the tax optimizing rate. We are going to need many more tax brackets to achieve this system. For this debate this will mean the government will attempt to estimate the tax optimizing tax rate for…
Against
I'll argue that we should have a limited government that fulfills its legitimate, consitutional functions. With such a small government, the taxes imposed on the citizens would be relatively light. Thus, when faced with the choice of maximizing revenues or operating a limited,…
This should be an easy decision... vote Contra.
1309.
Minimum wage increases cause unemployment
For
As you said, the private sector is profit driven, but that profit has to come from somewhere. A MNE offering minimum wage would be driven out by companies paying higher amounts, leading to potential failure of the company. Most multinational salaries, such as Procter & Gamble,…
That being said, please note that my opponent provided no sources, so all of his arguments are speculation. As the definition says, workers may not accept a job below minimum wage. This actually works against unskilled workers, who are the very people the minimum wage is…
Against
MNEs with their war chest of billions can afford to hire white-collar workers at a premium because they possess the skill sets, education, and training to compensate for such high salaries. They are not the subject of this debate, but rather the unskilled workers who are on the…
On the contrary, minimum wage does help to in improving the social mobility of those affected most in adverse conditions, in such, it would provide them a living wage enough not just to survive but to secure extra income to afford the much-needed provisions for their family and…
1310.
The US, Afghanistan, and Bhutan should establish a state opium corporation
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I. US and capitalismMy opponent needs to relook at the companies he just listed. Over half of them provide no public service, and about 16 of them are for profit. Take for example our federal morgage companies, loan banks, and overseas financing firms. These are 100% for…
I. Opposition on capitalismAs pointed out in the comments, Con is most likely trolling my debate. None the less, I will answer it anyways. Holding nationally owned companies does not make a country "socialist", and even if it did, the US is not constitutionally bound to be pure…
Against
Opium itself is:a reddish-brown heavy-scented addictive drug prepared from the juice of the opium poppy, used as a narcotic and in medicine as an analgesic.[1] It should be known that in fact you are in the favor of the government control of the Poppy plant, in all forms."The…
Your argument is nullified due to the fact that the United States, Bhutan, and Afghanistan have capitalist based economies.[1] [1]http://www.heritage.org...
1311.
Social Security was a mistake
For
My apologies. I am currently in the process of moving into my college dorm and time got away from me. Could we possibly start arguments on round 3? 4 argument rounds could turn into a very repetitive event anyways.
Arguments will start in round 2. Pro will argue that Social Security as it stands today should never have been implemented. Con will argue for the status quo. Things this debate should steer clear of:Purely emotional argumentsTalking points based on conjecture and not backed up…
Against
Very Well - I will wait for the Next Round
I accept and look forward to a great exchange of information.
1312.
All jobs should pay the same wage
For
Why aren't you responding?
Ok sure
Against
Good luck to my opponent. While I do agree that many jobs are neglected as essential jobs, and I am a firm supporter of trade jobs and blue collar work as that what I grew up around and as, I disagree wholeheartedly with your opinion. The reason various jobs pay more than…
1313.
Governments should do more to end poverty
For
Poverty Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not being able to go to school, not knowing how to read, not being able to speak properly. Poverty is not having a job, it is fear for the future, it is…
Against
Final thoughts: I was thinking a bit more about what would be, perhaps, a more entertaining con argument. If I had to do this one over again, I think I would go less semantic, and instead argue that to truly end poverty we would actually no longer be human. Essentially I"d…
The opening pro argument/definition appears to be plagiarized from here: http://www.directessays.com... Last round expired before my opponent could supply further argument. In the spirit of the debate, and to try and strengthen my own argument more, I"ll expose where I see one…
1314.
The US minimum wage should be reduced to $1 per hour
For
Prices for goods will reduce to reflect the reduction in labor costs. When you just look at the retail cost, then you are not seeing the entire picture. You forget that cost to produce and transport of the products used in the fast food restaurants will be reduced as well.…
The Minimum Wage should be reduced to $1 an hour in the US Reasons: 1. Prices for goods will reduce to reflect the reduction in labor costs. 2. The US Dollar will become stronger, because it will be able to buy more goods.
Against
Again, this is all just assertion, without any evidence to back it up. I will not, either, dig through your sources to find out where (or if, as the one I clicked did not support anything you said) they support your argument. Your job, not mine.I. Prices will decrease (Or; How…
Note that Pro has the sole BOP in this round, and is nowhere close to meeting it. He has made two dubious claims, without a single shred of evidence for either. As a result, I will move into rebuttals immediately. I. "Prices for goods will reduce to reflect the reduction in…
1315.
Estate taxes should be radically increased rather than eliminated
For
In what way is it yours. . Nothing belongs to you as long as others are in need. . Wealth is created collectivly by a whole society
I would contend just because you earn money doesnt mean you can say what to do with it after you die Completely, That state must take its share to give beck to those who REALLY created it, My contention is all wealth is collectively created no one does it alone, You have…
Against
This is simple stuff: THE MONEY IS YOURS BECAUSE YOU HAVE EARNED THE MONEY BY ENGAGING IN A CONSENSUAL TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE PERSON ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRANSACTION WILLINGLY TOOK PART IN IT. WEALTH IS NOT CREATED, UNLESS YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE PHYSICAL PRINTING OF…
Yes, It is yours. The communists were the ones to say that the wealth wasn't yours. How do the people who built the roads deserve the money you earned by offering something of value? And who built the roads? Also rich people. You are misunderstanding. Rich people don't offer…
1316.
Socialism is better than capitalism
For
I hope to conclude my arguments as per the rules. Socialism has never actually been tried! This is a major point that must be mentioned. In the USSR the revolution was the result of mass starvations, and the leaders of the revolution created a facade of caring for the people.…
I would now like to examine con's arguments, as per the rules of the debate.Con states: "It (capitalism) works in increasing economic growth and average income. It also works in increasing things like life expectancy, political freedom, and education."Refute: Con makes the…
Against
An analogy that I often use to explain why countries that call themselves socialist are relevant to the debate over socialist is to imagine a man who says to his friends that, if he jumps the right way, he will fly. So, he runs and jumps off of something. Not surprisingly, he…
Capitalism Does WorkI would like to start this debate by pointing out that capitalism does work. It works in increasing economic growth and average income. It also works in increasing things like life expectancy, political freedom, and education. In a study titled "Two Cheers…
1317.
The Federal Reserve is obsolete
For
On the contrary, standard rules state that R1 is for acceptance, R2 is where we illustrate our arguments, the title could be misinterpreted if left on its own, but I didn't, so seeing as though we both accept that we would be MUCH better off without the Fed, I don't think I…
I clarified in R2 that my argument was that we don't need the Fed.
Against
I thought in R2 that you meant that that Fed was obsolete because we don't need it, I didn't realize until R3 that you meant to argue in favor of something other than the literal meaning of the resolution. We'll just have to leave it to the voters to determine what we should…
You can't change the resolution in round two. "We don't need the Fed, just keep the money supply the same and we will be just fine" means a very different thing than "The Federal Reserve is Obsolete". I'm sorry that you stated a resolution that you didn't intend to argue for,…
1318.
A minimum wage is necessary for working Americans
For
1. The minimum wage helps the economy because when workers have more money to spend, they have more money to be consumers. Consumers HELP the economy. In that sense, the minimum wage helps buissinesses big and small. 2. Yes WW2 helped create jobs, but my above point which…
1. "The only people who get harmed are the people at the bottom. " - Wrong. The people who get harmed are the employers, even if they cut back on jobs. If the survival of a buissiness depends on the exploitation of workers, to bad. Buissinesses big or small shouldn't be paying…
Against
I'll do a rebuttal of my opponents arguments: "The minimum wage helps the economy because when workers have more money to spend, they have more money to be consumers. Consumers HELP the economy. In that sense, the minimum wage helps businesses big and small." My Response: This…
Ok, I'll attack my opponent's case then more to crystallize my own. Well, he only did a rebuttal so i'll go right to defending. He responds: "The people who get harmed are the employers, even if they cut back on jobs. If the survival of a buissiness depends on the exploitation…
1319.
The United States should nationalize oil exports and seek OPEC membership
For
This round is a Forfeit
Unfortunately, due to outside factor, I will have to concede this debate. Apologies as no forfeiture was intended. Therefore,Con wins by default.
Against
Yep.
Okay.
1320.
Poverty is primarily the fault of the individual
For
My opponent is mistaken. There was absolutely no confusion on my part, and I was not misleading or dishonest. I point my opponent to the very first thing that I said: "Full resolution: Individuals or families who are of the lower class are in the lower class mostly because of…
My opponent starts out by explaining that poverty is an unfortunate consequence of the capitalist system and thus, is ingrained in our economic structure. I agree with him on this point. However, the issue is not about overhauling the economy or about the issue of poverty in…
Against
I have absolutely no idea what you are trying to debate now. First, let me say this: This is my first time debating in the "formal" sense. So, with that being the case, it could be that I am mistaken in my observations, but I do not think so. Just as you have done in the topic…
Kleptin seems to be confused. He challenged me to a debate titled, "One's poverty is the fault of the individual." He wanted to debate the individual's responsibility for their economic situation. Then around half way down his wordy submission he states, "We are not talking…
1321.
There should be no minimum wage
For
I will begin by responding to your points: 1. I am not quite following your logic here. Unemployment does not result in downward pressure on wages. Wages decline when the economy suffers as a whole. In fact, wages continue to go down even as the unemployment improves, meaning…
Since this is topic 3 of my points your responding to, I will use that number to represent it. 3. Con's theory here is that if businesses can pay less, they will. I'm sure they'd like to, but that is not the way it works. As I said in the first round, about 2 million people in…
Against
No, I did not miss your points. Your argument is basically that lowering the minimum wage decreases unemployment. However, it is truly based on an assumption that a business will create new jobs or more jobs all becasue they can pay employees less and their profits will remain…
1.Right now because of the high unemployment rate there has been downward pressure on wages and reducing the minimum wage would result in an instant decline in hourly pay for many Americans. There would be an immediate impact on consumer spending and the NYSE would start…
1322.
Regulated capitalism is better than laissez-faire capitalism
For
The point is to argue if government intervention in a capitalist economy is better or not than a form of capitalism with no regulation (laissez-faire), As the classical liberals defend. Rules: Both Con and Pro should give historical examples to defend each position. 3 rounds &…
Against
Please don't deduct conduct points. Pro has issues with the technicalities.
I win
1323.
The deficit presents no solvency risk to the United States
For
I'm not really sure how to respond to my opponent because much of what he said seems to be agreeing with me. He organized his response into three rebuttals and one new point, so I'll address each of them.1. All government spending introduces new money into the economy and taxes…
I will admit that there are many people who will use the deficit (and scary sounding claims about the deficit) to promote their own fiscal agenda. These agendas usually center around separating the middle class from their savings. However, this fact has nothing to do with…
Against
1] All government spending introduces new money into the economy and taxes removes itthis argument has no basis. throwing cash in a shredder does not mean throwing cash in a garbage heap because that shredder may be the carrybag of the govt. it is not new money that govt.…
federal budget deficit does present solvency risk because president obama took the following measure to reduce budget deficit: 1] President Obama established a budget reform commission, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, which released a draft report…
1324.
A national minimum wage should be introduced
For
The minimum wage provides a baseline minimum allowing people to embark freely in the pursuit of happiness
Higher wages boost economic growth
Against
The minimum wage is little more than a political tool that ultimately harms the overall economy by raising the unemployment rate and driving businesses elsewhere
The minimum wage restricts an individual's fundamental right to work
1325.
Socialism is more rational than capitalism
For
Thank you.I. Addressing Con's arguments. - Con says that capitalism allows individuals to pursue profit, and compete with each other for people's voluntary exchange. With all do respect, Con is disrespecting all of the impoverished people living today as a result of Capitalism.…
Thanks for accepting. First I would like to define the two political ideas.SOCIALISM A way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individual people and companies.CAPITALISMA way of organizing an economy so…
Against
Thanks for the debate.==My case== I. Incentive structures Pro drops my argument on incentives and the card from Hoppe showing how absent the free market, economic calculation is impossible and capital becomes depleted. This serves to prove logically the empirical analysis I…
Framework:Since we're looking at economic systems, what is "rational" should be judged by economic results. You can see quite clearly why capitalism is superior in this regard.==My case== I. Incentive structuresCapitalism allows individuals to pursue profit, and compete with…
1326.
Direct taxes are a bad way to fund government
For
I am surprised that con does not realize he is the one with little economic understanding. He has also failed to provided his philosophical debate and instead turned away from the rules of this debate and made it a factual one. I'll keep this short and to the point. For my…
"Direct taxes are used to counter income inequality" That statement is not only invalid but it is constitutionally wrong. We are a capitalist country founded on principles that protect a persons right to the fruits of their labor. To redistribute wealth is a extremely socialist…
Against
I would like to address Pro's rather ignoble comments before I close. I accused Pro of little economic understanding because he uses economic terms loosely and confusingly. Further, he claims that no relationship exists between taxation and inflation, and any economic students…
I am astonished at Pro's lack of economic understanding. I shall begin by rebutting Pro's initial arguments.1. Direct taxes kill incentiveDirect taxes, unless progressive, do not "kill incentive". Incentive to work harder is "killed" when an individual pays more tax as his…
1327.
A minimum wage is economically harmful and should be abolished
For
Con has forfeited all his arguments by breaking the rules. I clearly asked for a logical and reasonable debate. CON disregarded that and copied reformulated sentences off the internet to help his argument. Then he lies and tries to cover it up by editing fronts in BOLD and…
"There is no real link between minimum wage raising and unemployment" First that's utterly wrong from a common sense ground. Second, personal opinions whether or not they are copied aren't sources, so I am going to ignore all of it. "United States, and make many more dependent…
Against
Pro has asked for a logical and reasonable debate, so that is what I gave him. I copied no sentences off of any website, and I challenge pro to find a website from which I copied anything. Pro is not able to contest my arguments, so as a result, Pro wrongly accuses me of…
Rebuttals"First that's utterly wrong from a common sense ground. Second, personal opinions whether or not they are copied aren't sources, so I am going to ignore all of it." ~ProIt may seem odd from a common since ground, but the past tells that my statement is indeed true.…
1328.
Tariffs should be used to protect domestic industries
For
As you can see, John ignored the vast majority of my arguments and instead inserted irrelevant information, such as his entire first paragraph. We are discussing the benefits for the USA. Free trade does NOT benefit the USA, because free trade causes companies to move abroad…
Donald Trump may not be the smartest, but he is a good negotiator. Threatening to impose a 35% tariff is a better negotiating tactic than simply doing nothing. Here are the 2 main benefits: 1) Increases the likelihood that companies don't move overseas since the cost to move…
Against
Mr. Executive officer Elect Number # 45 wants to run a Republic as if a Religious Monarchy, like both England and parliament once had. OK. But we should understand that tariff is not a new strategy, a strategy of negotiation with any number of new possible, with new outcomes…
I except your terms of debate.
1329.
NAFTA should be further expanded
For
Okay so maybe that balance budget was definitely a great acomplishment. Now that Clinton's term has ended, however, the balanced budget is gone and and NAFTA remains. In fact, NAFTA is still expanding and will result in even great benefits in the years to come. So, long after…
NAFTA opened up many markets to our economy and has created far more jobs that it has taken. In addition to NAFTA, we need to expand free trade with many other countries, including China, in order to remain competitive in a globalized world. Those in favor of protectionism fail…
Against
Okay, I'll make it simple. 1. NAFTA is not free trade. My opponents arguments are in favor of free trade, not NAFTA, which he apparently doesn't understand. 2. The Balanced Budget -- achieved by Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress -- was a much greater achievement…
You just completely undermined your own argument, and you didn't answer any of my points. One of the REASONS the balanced budget is gone is the disastrous, anti-free trade, pro-mercantilist, world government treaty known as NAFTA. Of course it outlived the balanced budget -- it…
1330.
Industrialization in India does not benefit the poor
For
India's industrialization has played havoc with its poor. The juggernaut of industrialization leaves the great Indian middle class climbing aboard over the bodies of the struggling masses or staying out of the way. Today, the sign of destruction looms nowhere larger than in…
Against
My opponent states that India's industrialization does not benefit India's poor. I will argue that industrialization, under the pretext of free-market economics does in fact benefit India's poor. I will first refute my opponents arguments before stating my own. Behind my…
My opponent posted Marxist propaganda then fortified.
1331.
Free-market capitalism is unsustainable and environmentally harmful
For
I would likt to thank CON for the impressive rebuttals!"The focus of Capitalism is profit. I do not understand how this is problematic, and would like PRO to explain this to the audience and myself."Why I say it is problematic is because there will be more profit with more…
I thank CON for a good round, I will now address some of their points.CON, "There are some government policies that lead to more eco-friendly business practices. The cap-and-trade system, which is ran by the government-sponsored EPA, is one such practice. Under this system,…
Against
My goal for this debate was to disprove, or refute, the resolution. This means i was to show how, and why, Free-Market Capitalism (FMC) is not unsustainable and environmentally unsound. I have presented PRO, and the audience, with an explanation of what FMC actually is, and a…
I shal save my defense and closing remarks for Round 4. I shall use this round to rebut a few of PRO's points from Round TWO, as well as ask a few questions of my opponent, as this has been PRO's preferred form of argumentation. Free-Market Capitalism shall be abbreviated as F.…
1332.
Taxation is morally equivalent to theft
For
I must defend two main syllogisms to fulfill my burden of proof: 1.) Premiss One: Theft is initiated force aimed at revoking one's right of ownership over something without consent and granting a new right of ownership to the thief. Explication: Definitional; when a highwayman…
Standard rules. First round for acceptance. I have the BOP, and must prove both parts of the resolution.
Against
I'll start with the opponent's first argument, move on to his second, then end with some points that generalize to both arguments. Argument 1: TheftPremise One: The opponent opens with a premise that describes theft as "initiated forced aimed at revoking one's right of…
I am very interested in seeing what arguments are made. In an effort to save time, I'll detail some definitions of important resolutional words. I think these are "common sense" definitions, but if my opponent is using some other set of definitions, this will force him to…
1333.
Immigrants should pay a fee on money sent abroad
For
I believe my opponent didn't think I would go to the trouble of locating all of those partially referenced and misrepresented sources. I think he was counting on giving the appearance of having brought facts to the table of which I would appear unaware. No dice. A statement…
Thank you for your efforts you made to refute the information that I provided backing up my argument. I don't fault you for a all too human frailty in perhaps unintentionally allowing personal biases and prejudices to enter into your presentation of data and presenting data as…
Against
My opponent appears not to understand the basic requirements of this debate. It's his proposition--he has to prove it. I've offered ample evidence that my opponent's proposition is nonsense. I've explained a positive case why remittances are good and why immigrants contribute…
Giving up so soon?I believe my opponent didn't think I would go to the trouble of locating all of those partially referenced and misrepresented sources. I think he was counting on giving the appearance of having brought facts to the table of which I would appear unaware.No dice.
1334.
Barack Obama's presidency doubled the federal deficit
For
I will just use this last round to give my closing argument/statement. To my opponent: I would like to thank you. Your arguments and the beginnings to each round tell a lot about you. I respect your opinions and would like this to not be our last debate. In goodsportsmanship,…
It is nice to know we can have a civil debate without having any type of attack on the opponent as a person. it is difficult to find that now-a-days. I will be responding to my opponent's rebuttals in the order he responded. I would also like to remind the voting audience about…
Against
Congratulations to my partner for presenting his arguments, I look forward to his closing summary. I will begin my own at once, just as soon as I've a chance to quickly address a few minor, last moment rebuttals. First, I never said that Obama has spent less than Eisenhower, as…
It is refreshing to wake up and find that the contest has already been rejoined. I thank my partner for such a timely response.I will now begin rebuttals, and defending my premise. I am not taking these in any deliberate order, but will be working down from R1, and covering as…
1335.
Socialism is morally superior to capitalism
For
The case I lay out will follow this basic format of contentions: This case will for the purpose of clarity define agreed upon moral standards as: The set of values and beliefs that society, as a whole, deems morally right. 1.Our society has agreed upon moral standards…
The second round is for contentions and laying out of cases. The third round is for critique and case building. The final round is for further critique and closing statements.
Against
My opponent seems to have forfeited the third round, so i will just lay out my case. The only thing immoral about capitalism is greed, I have made it perfectly clear the other to charges were invalid. However, socialism clearly is not fair to the people who work harder than…
Rubttles C1: First off, I can not deny that greed plays a part in capitalism. Capitalism has some moral wrongs to it, but I will be proving that socialism is worse and therefore is not morally superior to capitalism. Concerning fairness, I would like to as my opponent and the…
1336.
It is wrong to tax the rich more than the poor
For
My Opponent's account has been closed.
Con has unfortunately forfeited round 3 of this debate so extend all argumentsVote pro!
Against
First before I get into any definitions/framework/arguments, I will make a clarification for my opponent. As Spock said, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" because this is true, I will be taking a utilitarian stance in advocation of Con. I defend that it is…
After reading through some arguments on the society forum regarding whether wealth was inherently right or wrong, I came upon a conversation that really sparked my interest between jharry and Cody_Franklin. So now I really want to debate this issue as well. Again, the…
1337.
Wealth inequality in the US harms democratic ideals
For
C1- Wealth inequality is detrimental to Equality. There are many areas in which the wealthy have more opportunities, one example being education. Most people will agree that private school offers a better education than public school. However, not everyone can afford to spend…
Value: Democracy. Interestingly enough, I'm going to quote Lincoln in this Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Like Lincoln, I also believe that "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."[1] I believe in democracy and that no other…
Against
Wealth inequality" has become an important issue and separating it from income inequality during this debate is extremely useful. The terms wealth and income inequality are often conflated. Inequality.org states "wealth inequality can be described as the unequal distribution of…
I will be negating the topic. My value is an imperfect government. There is not a single perfect government in our world. Including our government, which is far from perfect. We still have problems with our bill of rights and inequality is in our country no matter how hard the…
1338.
The FairTax plan would benefit the economy and most Americans
For
Prebate If it's in the best interest of the public and if there is enough support for it, there's no reason why the fairtax couldn't be modified to lower the tax on certain items and raise it on others. However, the fairtax is fair because there are no exemptions - every…
Prebate So I guess this means that you understand why essentials cannot be exempt from the tax and why the prebate is necessary? 1) 23 Percent Math Sorry, I didn't realize that you still didn't understand it, I would have proved it for you if you wanted(i.e. if x/y = .23, than…
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Prebate I think we're we're mixing the implications between the theoretical world and the practical world. The prebate is necessary to keep the Fair Tax from being a completely unfair and regressive tax on the poor, however, that doesn't mean that essentials can't be excluded.…
Prebate Thanks for clarifying. One of the explanations of the prebate that I heard said that the prebate would go to businesses. I guess that's the difficulty of trying to communicate something complex like a new tax system; people are bound to get it messed up in translation.…
1339.
Single-payer health care makes the most economic sense
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all arguments are reiterated
i quoted right at the get go that we pay 17% of our GDP, while single payer countries pay 10%. this is a well established fact, and as i said, i quoted it right at the get go. i also quoted the first link that gives all kinds of similar facts, and then some. i await con to…
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My opponent has put forth a case that says Single-Payer Health Care is a better system, but she has not compared her system with others to demonstrate that it makes the most economic sense. She has not met her BoP, I will await a stronger argument in the next round, hopefully…
1. Administraitive costs The medicare low administrative cost argunment is a myth, as I explained last round. The myth is Medicare spends 3% on administrative costs, and that private insurance costs 15% - 20% administrative costs. Now these numbers are misleading, here's why:a)…
1340.
A permanent underclass is required for US capitalism
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I thank you for your response...Firstly, my point regarding the Sophists was not a personal attack. It was a reference to the use and manipulation of education to con less savvy peoples. The money was just a bonus. I do not purport to know the intent of your rhetoric. Tables…
Indeed, sophistry actually alludes to the basis of my argument. As the Sophos were accustomed to using any platform of argument to take advantage of less savvy audiences. To what end-why money of course. Education itself in the United States and abroad has been used as a means…
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Don"t worry, I didn"t take the sophists remark personally. :-) But personally I would say those who use rhetoric, or even sophistry, to try to trick people are merely endeavouring to win them over in the same way anyone would in challenged conversation, or even in something…
Thank you for your reply, however much of what you write appears to be a potentially screwed historical interpretation of *how* a class imbalance was perpetrated rather than *why* it is requisite for American capitalism to flourish. To pass comment upon this part therefore may…
1341.
The government should do more to support Jewish-owned businesses
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I would also like to take this opportunity to bring to the members' attention the fact that my opponent is only 15 years old and I think that deserves to be recognised when it comes to the voting period. That said, I'm sure he wouldn't want me to cut him any slack on account of…
Jewish businessmen are renowned for prioritising good value for money and providing excellent customer service over making profits, but, unfortunately, this unselfish commitment to public service means that the Jewish business community is missing out on extra cash. I'm sure…
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I will be arguing with the following contentions: If Jewish businessmen's stores were marked with a Star of David, it would be an ever-present reminder of the Holocaust, if the government were to mark a store physically it would violate basic principles of property rights, and…
Also I would like to apologize for not investigating your profile and seeing you were from the United Kingdom, so I will recant my third contention as it obviously does not apply in the U. K, but will not rescind my first and second contentions, as they apply to any country. I…
1342.
Democratic socialism is better than capitalism
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I apologize for not providing sources for statistics. I was tired and burned out from a previous debate (I know that's a sorry excuse) and so did not provide any sources. So here they are. Life expectancy: http://www.helpage.org... HDI Index: https://en.wikipedia.org... (This…
I agree with your definitions. Mine were definitely not carefully thought through. Although I fail to see how they are arbitrary or biased, they do appear to be inaccurate, so I submit to the definitions you have provided. Let's start with some statistics. Democratic…
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So I understand that my opponent forfeited the last round. Because I myself did not forfeit the last round and had the willingness to continue the debate I would appreciated the voters handing conduct to me. I also want to provide responses to everything he talked about in his…
I am not exiting the debate but I do not have the time to post a response right now. I will have a very large response to whatever you wish to add in the final round, along with your round 3 responses. Do not consider this a forfeit, but I do not have the time to respond.Thanks…
1343.
Trump's policies are boosting the American economy
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Thanks for debating with me It is true that Trump has put tariffs on foreign trade which will make the prices of certain things go up but this isn't bad on the agricultural stand point. America isn't a very dense country (in terms of people) and they have huge masses of arable…
PLEASE just dont go to this arguement caling Trump misogynistic kind of person or anything Thanks
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First: You completely conceded all my arguments except the one about tariffs, so I'll repeat those here. Trump's dismantling environmental protections and general consumer regulations, so even if GDP goes up he'll hurt most Americans. Additionally, he's giving huge tax breaks…
Trump has not boosted the American economy, he's just riding Obama's coattails, and what he's done will be harmful in the long term. He's dismantling environmental protections and general consumer regulations, so even if GDP goes up he'll hurt most Americans. Additionally, he's…
1344.
Bill Clinton's budget surplus was bad for the economy
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Apologies for not posting, very busy in real life. We can look to history to conclude that surpluses/debt reduction leads to undesirable economic results. Every time the government has run a surplus or undergone "debt" reduction, a recession has followed. The clinton surplus is…
Actually, we haven't learned from our mistakes, listen to the politicians praising the surplus and the calls to balance the budget.
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I agree with Pro, all of these things were bad. But they needed to happen so we could fix them, learn from our mistakes. Thus since we can prevent these from happening in the future, the surplus was good. This is a point that Pro has dropped the entire debate.
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1345.
A flat tax with a standard deduction should replace progressive taxes
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Hello! As the battle for the presidency wages on in both major parties, one of the most important topics brought up is tax policy. The two democratic candidates are supporting tax increases, while the Republicans are supporting tax decreases. However, no two candidates have the…
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Thanks to Valladarex for suggesting this topic and for agreeing to debate me. I"m looking forward to a spirited discussion.In this round, I will briefly outline what I see as a series of fair and equitable adjustments to the U.S. Tax Code. In Round Two, both my opponent and I…
1346.
The US should nationalize its housing sector
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I have already shown a proof that you are wrong on those two points. Ownership requires you do the work for the object. Renters are doing that work, not the one who simply writes a rental contract. Stealing is taking that which is someone elses. Taking credit for someone's work…
Stealing means you take someone else's property without the intention of returning it. This is exactly what the current rental contract does - steals the renters property. I will prove it with the argument below.In order for someone to own something, they must pay for it. The…
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What are you talking about? Stealing is defined as taking someone elses property without their permission, and renting does not fit that definition.
Alright, renting is not stealing. Renters voluntarily pay to use someone elses house. Their houses reeally are some one elses.
1347.
The government should tighten welfare eligibility rules
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Many thanks to my opponent for her continued interest in this subject. With Britain now having one of the highest rates of obesity in the world, the problem has now become one of widespread debate in the general population. Firstly, it should be accepted that overeating is an…
I should also like to apologise to my opponent for not expressing myself clearly enough. I seems she has erroneously formed the impression that my scheme is somehow intended to punish unemployed people who are overweight. My goodness me, no! On the contrary, nothing could be…
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My opponent holds a strong argument topics that have backing, evidence and so much more... I can only tell you if you were obese like many americans and many british people as my opponent clearly states in round three. would you want to be sent off to a rehabilitation workhouse…
I fully understand my opponents points, my reply would be that YES. Most of the people who or maybe morbidly obese, yes are Freaking huge because they eat a ton or don't work or just sit there i will not deny you that because then i will be lying on the facts. But also wouldn't…
1348.
Comprehensive immigration reform is essential to the economy
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My opponent ignored the fact that we won't be over populated in because if every US Citizen was given just an acre of land, We would only fit in the state of Texas. And like China and India, as for that my opponent also ignored that our US birth rate is going down now, with…
I honestly have to call you out on being un-topical with the resolution on the first part. And a comprehensive immigration reform is needed and could help out our economy. http://www.usnews.com... That basically says that an Immigration reform would provide jobs and solve our…
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"My opponent ignored the fact that we won't be over populated in because if every US Citizen was given just an acre of land, We would only fit in the state of Texas. " The earth has 7 billion people and 7 billion people could fit into Los Angeles. However the big problem is…
My opponent states that Immigration Reforms are what will help the US economy. This is incorrect because: 1) The bad economy is largely because the US is n dept. How will immigration reform help this? 2) The USA is struggling to provide jobs for people already living in the…
1349.
Children should be allowed to work in mines
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Okay, con, so you are a child. (Oops. I forgot. You are only 13 y.o.) Anyways, today's kids to nothing productive and they waste their spare time. We need mine resources, such as coal, and we also need somebody to work there. So we get kids to work there. Thanks for pointing…
Kids are becoming more and more lazy and incompetent now. To prepare them for the future, the only thing we can do is to force them to work in the mines, and make them learn those mining skills. Also, they will not have the time to play video games or watch TV, so they will…
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We are lacking in people to work in the mines and get us resources now? That's a new one. Never heard it before. There are plenty of people working the mines. As I have explained, children cannot work there as it would be useless, heartless and cause many problems. Nobody is an…
No, we do not need to enforce child labour on every child and young teenager. It is cruel, horrible and is a punishment for nothing. Children do not deserve this dangerous work. Here are some reasons: It will not help prepare kids for the future. It could possibly traumatize,…
1350.
Christian teaching supports capitalism
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Rebuttals: CLASSLESS SOCIETY Con says "The bible in no way supports a classless society. If you read my round 2 argument, you can see that the bible states that we shall reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). " Lets read the verse…. " 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for…
Rebuttals: Contention One: "JESUS ON PROPERTY RIGHTS" John 10:11-13 To accept this verse as con has is to believe that we (people) are property. Rather the verse is indicating that "the good shepherd" (Jesus) cares about his sheep (us.) As is obvious when reading this verse, it…
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INTRODUCTION Thank you Kasmic for debating this with me, it was a pleasure. Due to this debate only being 4 rounds me and my opponent couldn't place counter rebuttals until the final round. Hopefully, this won't be held against either of us. I will largely ignore his counter…
CLASSLESS SOCIETY The bible in no way supports a classless society. If you read my round 2 argument, you can see that the bible states that we shall reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). In Genesis you see that after man's fall in the Garden of Eden that God commanded, man to live…

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