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951.
Schools should require uniforms for students
For
I will not post another argument I will be fair and hope opponent responds.
vote off forfeit
Against
Please do NOT use any other sources to help your debate, and please do NOT use any offensive words or statements. Thanks
952.
Social networking is beneficial for students
For
With this new medium, have come many new opportunities and new uses. It offers a beneficial place for students to learn about job openings, increase their connection with friends and improves relationships and it helps students learn about society. If students do not know how…
Social networking is good for students because it helps kids do better in school. Half of all "students use social networking to discuss homework assignments" (National School Board Association). According to Georgia Middle School in Portland, Oregon, "grades went up by 50%…
Against
Social Networking, I believe, can prove to be a distraction to low-performance students. I understand that SN can be used for productive purposes such as group projects and class communication, but it can also be abused and overused. With the growing digital society today, our…
953.
High school athletes should be required to take PE
For
I do agree completely that athletes put many stress on their bodies between workouts. But those are only physical things. Which would impact their ability and physical education. Although one could argue that a member of a club such as mock trial could be mentally tired or…
Some students are not athletically inclined but may excel in other areas. If a high school student was told they did not have to take physical education because they are an athlete because the time commitment could one argue a drama student should have the same opportunities?…
Against
I agree with that. If everything was left the way it is, there will be no problems. No one can argue from either sides if there are no changes. No problems will arouse. It's better to leave things the way it is than to have people fight over something so silly. Everyone should…
I don't believe the only reason an athlete could have that extra free time just because the time management. All that stress and work can put a stress toll on the body. Athletes are not opting out of a class, they still have all their classes, plus any other extracirrcular…
954.
Teachers should not have the right to carry concealed weapons in the classroom
For
I accept my opponent's altering of the definition. I will now proceed to protect my original arguments while piecing apart my opponent's arguments. CONTENTION 1 Yes, it is better to save the lives of, say, 5 children rather than none, yet it is far better to prevent the…
Throughout this posting, I will state three contentions in favor of the motion. I will also define the terms within the motion now: Teachers will be any certified instructor within a school system. Concealed weapon will be a lisceneced weapon that is concealed appropriately,…
Against
I agree with the definitions except a concealed weapon will be a licensed weapon that is concealed appropriately WITH necessary training. My contentions rebut my opponents arguments. Contention 1As stated with my disagreement of definition of concealed weapon. The teachers…
I accept.
955.
All schools should require student uniforms
For
school uniform should it be worn in all schools because if they don't have it they could get bulliedbut if they do then they wont will thay
Against
I do not have anything else to add as Pro never told us his side. Does this mean I win? Have a good day voters
Yet again Pro has failed to post an argument. Since I have already rested my case, I will take some time to ask a question to the voters. What is the flight velocity of a Swallow? Live long and prosper guys.
956.
Schools and libraries should be allowed to ban books
For
I find it funny that the con is so quick to support Hitlers Autobiography even though three seconds later even he denounces why "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure" Should certainly not be in libraries. .. .. There are two sides to every story, but any side that is…
There are certain books that should not be banned, but there are a great many books that should indeed be banned from because of their material. Certain books that should be banned contain a large amount of nudity, swearing, racism, and hatred towards certain types of people or…
Against
Literature reflects life, so since there is hatred, racism, and swearing in life, then of course those things are going to be in books. People do no favor to young adults by trying to shelter them from it, because those things are always going to be apart of life. "Mein Kampf"…
Book banning violates the author's right of freedom of speech. Librarians and teachers should not control what a child reads; the parent should. Book banning also has a counter effect, as kids are more enticed to read the 'forbidden fruit.' Famous titles such as the Twilight…
957.
English curricula should prioritize classic literature over modern film analysis
For
sigh.
An english curriculum that focuses on the classics is far more relevant to the subject as compared to one that analyses modern films. There is a reason why classics endure and films do not. Films, are in fact, not prose nor poem. They are not an 'entire body of writing'.…
Against
I will be arguing on the moral side and one of my arguments will revolve around the relevance to society. How are students supposed to be interested in such works such as Shakespeare? It doesn't relate to modern times nor does it focus on issues revolving round our everyday…
Yes films are better as they are modern and children today should be learning about the modern issues in our society not reading Shakespeare. Kids wont be Engadget or listening in class therefore might not learn as well. A child's brain is electronically driven and books will…
958.
Federal standardized testing should be required in all schools
For
Standardized testing sets useful baseline achievement standards.
Statewide standards are an improvement over major local failures:
Against
No-Child-Left-Behind detracts from the education of the gifted.
Teachers want to be held accountable, just not to tests.
959.
Schools should be required to serve kosher meals
For
"You stated: "It has Nothign to do with Judaism" which is completely incorrect. Judaism. a. fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws: kosher meat; kosher dishes; a kosher tallith. b. adhering to the laws governing such fitness: a kosher…
--> See, there's a problem here. I provided my definition first, meaning kosher is "Proper; legitimate. ". Nothign to do with Judaism or the like. "Certain animals may not be eaten at all. This restriction includes the flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals. Of…
Against
You stated: "It has Nothign to do with Judaism" which is completely incorrect. Judaism. a. fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws: kosher meat; kosher dishes; a kosher tallith. b. adhering to the laws governing such fitness: a kosher…
Kosher meals have certain rules to them: Please look at the rules that follow: Certain animals may not be eaten at all. This restriction includes the flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals. Of the animals that may be eaten, the birds and mammals must be killed in…
960.
Schools should require students to wear uniforms
For
Contention 1 - EqualityOne of the most obvious argument for school uniforms is that by having all children dressed the same, there is a decrease in bullying and teasing. In this era of status brands and high-fashion trends, clothing has become the definitive status symbol for…
I accept, and look forward to your opening arguments! Good luck,
Against
It looks like my arguments were stronger.
Rebuttals "decrease in bullying and teasing" So like no. Not at all. Having been in school in the past I can say that this is not true at all. No matter what kids are going to bully each other. they aren't bullying because they don't like Brenda's clothes. They're bullying…
961.
Schools should block YouTube
For
I don't know what else to do.
Since you have no argument, I will address the emplorer21. The idea of a school board monitoring WiFi activity is ludicrous. These are people who have actual jobs to get done, not watch the majority of students who are doing nothing bad online in order to catch the few who…
Against
Schools should not block YouTube from students for the following reasons. One, YouTube has educational videos about school subjects, news reports, and educational topics. Two, YouTube can be an entertainment outlet. If you are bored and want to watch so,etching but nothing's…
962.
Students should be allowed to use phones during passing time and lunch
For
But if students were at their lockers while on their phones it wouldn't be such a problem. They might need to text their family and ask for lunch money or to bring something they need to school. The middle school that I've attended had 5 minutes between classes for passing…
I think that students should be allowed to use phones at passing time and lunch. Passing time and lunch are really the only free time that students get at school, so why not do what you would like to do during that time. Being on electronic devices at lunch can also relax and…
Against
If your middle school experience was anything like mine, you would know that passing periods are when hallways can become one of the most crowded spaces in the school. Giving middle school students the privilege of using phones could be a catastrophe all together. Imagine…
First of all, my opponent has chosen to write his argument in a completely irrelevant manner to the topic statement: Should high school and middle school students be able to use phones at passing time and at lunch? His original claim was that students should be able to use…
963.
Colleges should use affirmative action in admissions
For
In order to debate the issue, we must first understand what affirmitave action is. Affirmitave action is a policy that is designed to promote equal opportunity in race or sex. In college how would this apply? Let's say the town the college is in, say homoville, is 60% African…
Opponent states: "I agree in that affirmative action does not ban the use of the interviewing process, but PRO's job is to uphold affirmative action." I understand my job and the con brought up the use of the interviewing process as a reason affirmative action should not be…
Against
==Rebuttal== "Con attempts to make the case that students are not chosen based on intellect. This is simply not true. I agree that standardized tests are not the best barometer on the intelligence of a person, but if a person is a bad test taker or blanks out, then would the…
To continue on with the debate. ==Rebuttal== "In no way does affirmitave action ban the use of the interviewing process. If a school did indeed want to interview a potential student, it is well within their rights. If it is still a tie after an interview, affirmative action…
964.
University education should be free
For
Rounds 2/3: Present arguments.
Against
Extend all arguments. My opponent has not argued, and therefore did not hold up her end of the BoP better than I did.Thank you for reading.
It is a shame that the second round was forfeited. I ask the voters to please note this in the conduct section of the voting. My opponent may argue in round three if she wishes, but she must also keep in mind that she can not respond to my rebuttals, as this is only a three…
965.
The D.A.R.E. program is effective at preventing drug use
For
Hello. I will accept this debate and agree to all the terms you've placed. I'll post my first argument soon, Thank you.
Against
My argument extends.
My argument extends.
966.
Governments should provide school vouchers to families
For
American high school SAT scores fell by an average of 50 points between 1970 and 1995. During the same time, the federal education budget nearly doubled from $19 billion to $35 billion. In other words, private schools are rewarded when they succeed. Government schools are…
Against
I'll first extend all of my first points, and continue on with another argument: Another flaw to this plan, people that are paying for private schools, are going to have to pay more, if this plan is implemented, because the reason private schools perform so well, is because of…
It seems as if your solution to this "problem" is to just redirect money. You think that simply handing out a tax credit that is equal to what one pays for school will be a good enough answer to the falling test scores. This couldn't be further from the truth. First of all;…
967.
Schools should not require student uniforms
For
Those rules seem fair enough. While uniforms do give off a professional atmosphere for the children, I do not see how normal clothes can be distracting. Does that mean teachers should wear uniforms too? While I understand that we certainly don't want students coming to school…
Uniforms waste money, there was only ONE shop which sold uniforms for my school. The ties, I kid you not, cost 10 pounds! That's robbery! Also, due to my First School's strict uniform, there was this kid who was a Sikh, for those who don't know, Sikhism is against having their…
Against
My opponent has forfeited the round, so please extend all arguments.
Contention 1:"While ... Does that mean teachers should wear uniforms too? " My opponent makes a non sequitur. Firstly, a dress code, a strict one might I add, is present in all formal establishments for the people that work there. Additionally, the repercussions for dressing in…
968.
High schools should start later in the day
For
Extend arguments.
I apologize to the Public as well as my opponent. This debate was meant to be, and is centered around High School, and I believe that school should start no earlier than 8:30-9:00 A.M. I was SLEEP DEPRIVED so I forgot to add this. I will accept the definitions that my opponent…
Against
I will like to state the i will be using the time 9:00 AM as the time school starts since this is when my school starts. Now i will start by defining terms. .. . sleep [sleep] Show IPA verb, slept, sleepï¿½ing, noun verb (used without object) 1. to take the rest afforded by a…
969.
Stendhal's The Red and the Black is romantic, not realist
For
John Lye has written that "Realism is faithful to our experience of life lived in a physical and social environment, and governed by causes and effects. The most powerful argument for realism is that it represents life as we live it -- sequential, contextualized, rooted in the…
I will be arguing that Stendhal's The Red and the Black is a product of realism and not romanticism. I would ask that my opponent use reliable sources for this argument and that they cite them every round.That being said, let us begin.
Against
Pro forfeits again. Extend arguments.
Unfortunately, Pro has forfeited Round 3. Since there is time left to argue, I offer Pro the opportunity to make his case in Round 4.
970.
Online games should be allowed at school
For
I believe schools should not block any game websites because there are multiple students who don't have electronics. That they use school computers to play games on. For an example my school district they gave every school in the district iPads. So my point being is that for…
Yeah so that's your opinion plus kids these days are going to grow up surrounded by electronics. And second parents shouldn't be so over protective
Against
Visit the following to see the purpose of education in the 21st Century: http://www.teachercertification.org.... Given you have not specified the type of games, one can conclude you are expect it to be all inclusive regardless of education value. Furthermore, online games only…
I have three children with another one on the way. When it comes to online gaming here are some dangers: Violence, predators, bullying, privacy issues, etc.,. Check it out: https://internetsafety101.org... . It's not being over-protective, it's being smart. When/if you have…
971.
Federal government should control education reform
For
I apologize I meant to say country. But let me give you an example. Singapore is number 1 in the top 10 education preforming countries and the U.S isn't even ranked in the top 10 like we used to be. Why? Because Singapore has a national curriculum and they have structure,…
Well it seems to me that you kind of helped my argument. You're saying that if one state chooses to omit certain aspects of American History from its classes that the students would do poorly on the AP tests. So basically states shouldn't be in control of Education because they…
Against
If the Federal Government implanted a national curriculum, schools wouldn't necessarily benefit. I take a lot of pleasure in learning things in school based on what is relevant to my town. By implanting a national curriculum, you are erasing the individuality of each classroom.…
First of all, I was just using one of the scenarios from your round two argument. You said, "you would be having different information (lessons) taught all around the world". First, I'd like to point out that we already do have different information taught around the world, but…
972.
A college degree is no longer enough for a good career
For
I think you are right when you say we have different understandings of the word "enough". To me, saying that a bachelors degree is "enough" is saying that if you have a bachelors degree, you have a good, better than average, or even guaranteed chance of getting a decent job.…
No, I don't believe that a college degree, such as a bachelors degree, is enough in today's society. Because of increasing government grants toward higher education, more and more people are going to college and sporting a bachelor's degree, therefore they do not stand out in…
Against
If you're right, only 10.4 percent of Americans* have "enough". That's a very small number. What you're effectively saying is that only 10.4 percent of Americans have a decent job. That's obviously not true. *http://www.ask.com...
There simply aren't enough jobs that require a post-grad degree for most people to get one. I'm thinking we have different understandings of the word "enough". Most people in society are middle class. That's enough. Most people in middle class don't have a post-graduate degree.…
973.
Students should lose sports eligibility without passing grades
For
No pass no play is where if an athlete is not passing they are not eligible to play.
Against
My opponent has forfeited again therefore I should automatically win.
Pro decided to forfeit therefore I automatically win.
974.
School officials should be armed
For
Your information concerning the death toll of columbine is incorrect. 13 were shot, and then the two shooters killed themselves. They killed 13, not 15. Regarding the armed guards, Columbine was the first real school tragedy of it's kind. Police didn't even know what to do.…
Ah. I see that you, like myself, are a student. Imagine, if you're willing, hearing a single announcement on what you thought was an ordinary school day. 'There is an emergency in the building and we must lock down.' Imagine scrambling to the nearest room as you hear the…
Against
well according to huffingtonpost.com there were armed guards at the columbine high school shooting but that didn't stop just 2 kids, just...2...kids from killing 15 kids and wounding 23 others and while yes they were off duty when the shooters came they still shot at the…
I do not think that school officials should be armed because It could endanger our kids if they accidentally get a hold of the gun and do something like pull the trigger or take the gun out of the teachers belt. rep. Elaine Schwartz from foxnews.com says," it is truly dangerous…
975.
Children should play a role in choosing their teachers
For
In this day in age teachers are chosen from a pool of eligable people. They are not observed in a classroom setting when other adults are not present therefore, the principal/dean etc. does not know what is going on in that particular classroom. Children from the age of 13 and…
Against
Unfortunately my opponent seems to have abandoned this site. This has happened to me a few times lately, maybe I should be more hesitant about accepting debates from people who have only just joined. Thanks for reading anyway.
I still await my opponent's response.
976.
Schools should bring back corporal punishment
For
I was really hoping for a more intelligent opponent. In the first round you cut and paste a paragraph that included sexual abuse and spanking OFTEN. We are debating corporal punishment. Then you cut and paste corporal punishment to reduce anti social behavior. That is not what…
I stated it worked and stand by it. If it didn't work then why would it have continued? Why is it since the bans started children have become incorrigible and school shootings, gang rapes and other things have become more and more popular. Almost weakly we read about; rapes,…
Against
Everyone enjoyed my Christmas dinner. I've just taken an apple pie out of the oven, so I'm finished in the kitchen now. Merry Christmas to all at DDO.Right...I'll start by summing up the scientific evidence.Studies of corporal punishment show that those who are so disciplined…
We are debating corporal punishment. "As I said previously, research indicates that corporal punishment may adversely affect a student's self-image and his or her school achievement. This is a school study. [1] Anyhow, can my opponent give a substantive difference between…
977.
Public colleges should be fully funded by the government
For
Extend all arguments.
Extend all arguments.
Against
First time debater here, not really sure on the rules, so sorry if I say or do something out of line. As reported by collegeboard.com, in 2010 the average cost of going to school for a year is as follows. Public University (4 years): $27,967 (per year) Private University (4…
978.
Homeschooling should be the standard for all children
For
next time dude, don't do the debating time for 1/2 an hour, thats the only reason i forfeited T_T
Homeschooling is a BAD idea. Without day schools, children won't know how to socialise at all. I mean, they're being teached by parents. If parents were homeschooled themselves, then they homeschooled their children, the children are getting bad education, as schools know alot…
Against
Yea i shoud talk about that read a little bit i against home schooling
I think that children who have home scooling dont have that good marks as other children and the biggest problem about thet is socialization...I mean children at home canot make friends.. And what else i think thet is better for children to lern from people who…
979.
Schools should provide e-readers to middle school students
For
It would be easier to carry around and you wouldn't have to carry around so many things. Instead of dragging textbooks from and back to school in the beginning and end of the year, we could just bring a little Kindle. Plus, it would be cheaper and they would last longer.
Against
do u liek mudkipz
Yo merde.
980.
Gum chewing should be allowed in school
For
Counter Argument 4: At my school, there are Closed-Circuit Monitoring, and teachers walking down the halls everyday, therefore invalidating your Counter Argument. Argument 5: Chewing gum (surprisingly) helps with respiration by producing Oxygen and disposes Carbon Dioxide.…
Counter Argument 3: Teachers can check desks for gum before the bell rings. Argument 4: Chewing gum stimulates digestive system, improving digestion.
Against
Counter Argument to Counter Argument 3: would love to think of this as the only place where students would chew gum, but sadly students might go outside of class and do the same thing I explained in Round 1. Argument 5: I still agree with you that chewing gum could be helpful,…
Counter Argument to Counter Argument 2: Not all school have the funds to purchase cameras to watch the students. Other than that, I agree with you on all fronts.
981.
Going barefoot should be a required school rule
For
Remember that in proposing an idea, it is a good idea to throw out the idea if there is something flawed with its core. Exceptions that might clash with the general proposal are minor things that can be tweaked. My opponent is searching through the most improbable and…
My opponent's post above was made up of many points. However, each and every single one of these responses can be thrown out almost immediately. Before I start, I need to mention a violation. At the start of this debate, I have said that we are not questioning the plausibility…
Against
This debate is about should schools in the United States (grades K-12) have their students go barefoot and not allowing having any students to have any footwear on school campus would be a helpful tactic for student's education (not including swimming classes or sports…
My opponent first arguement is… "In this case, recess and lunch would count as "off hours". If they don't have classes in session, and they are leaving the building, then they can wear their shoes if they wish. Before they enter another school building of course, they will have…
982.
The teaching of Shakespeare should be compulsory
For
As a tool for cultural integration
Shakespeare as national treasure
Against
Shakespeare can be innapropriate for younger readers.
Shakespeare is too advanced
983.
Schools should eliminate summer break
For
I would like to start by saying nice job to con. Your arguments are good and you are a strong debater. I will start by refuting then I will begin my rebuttal. You said some very interesting things in your second round. You said summer is a necessity. That is like saying ice…
I would like to disagree with you when you said that other countries have summer like we do. Yes some do but they are much shorter than ours is. And may I remind you that we were wealthy back then because school was longer and there was more of a focus on it because kids…
Against
"I would like to disagree with you when you said that other countries have summer like we do. Yes some do but they are much shorter than ours is." And you don't give examples of those countries. China for example has only 6 weeks of summer but 6 weeks of vacation for Chinese…
It is difficult to tell based on my opponents debate whether he is against schools' way of educating or summer vacation. "Our kids need a better education which means school." I think you mean more school. If so, have you ever heard the saying quality not quantity. What if the…
984.
Should cell phones be banned in schools
For
A school is a place where students go to learn and study and on the other hand a cell phone is something which is kind of a luxury for students. At school level a cell phone is just a want and not a need for the students. So it is absolutely required to ban cell phones in…
Against
Seeing as my opponent has not replied, I withdraw my debate statement from continuing.
Are you going to debate?
985.
Schools should be required to teach personal finance
For
Skip this round.
Alright, let's begin. It's quite obvious that Americans, no matter adults or children, lack basic knowledge when it comes to investing and finance. According to http://articles.latimes.com..., in a study, "Barely 1 in 2 people knew that a single stock is not safer than a mutual…
Against
FrameworkWell, round 02 has been opted for main argumentative speech. I showed my stand in the first round, so no more necessity with that. Let's get started.YardstickMy burden of proof on the current position is to show that families should play a more important role rather…
My yardstick for this debate is, instead of schools, families should be required to teach basic investing skills & finance. With that, let's get started in this wonderful debate. .. .. .. .. .. ..
986.
Homeschooling is a viable alternative to traditional schooling
For
I will be arguing that homeschooling is viable means of education. I am for/pro. Round 1: Agreement Round 2: Arguments Round 3: Rebuttals Please do not have rebuttals in round 2. Definitions: Home school: To teach your children at home instead of sending them to a school. [1] I…
First, before I go, I will say that you could easily be lying about this, but I will take your word for it. Also you are right when saying that public-schooled children generally are around lots more kids, but quality over quantity. "Home-schooled kids only interact with who is…
Against
I accept, I personally know a lot of people who are home schooled, but I feel public/private schooling is better then it.
Well 3 out of 5 of them are only-child, so siblings would not really count. Now for my rebuttal: 1. Home Schooled Kids are better at subjects: This is a bit tricky. While it may be a better learning environment, it is all about what the teacher/ computer program teaches. If the…
987.
Schools should block access to certain websites
For
De facto win for me, as poopman12233's school seems to have blocked DDO. The system works!
You're probably off reading "Notes from Underground" as we speak.
Against
I think it`s a bad idea because students are curious especially when they have free time on the computers, I for one love to play on different gaming sites but i can`t because my school blocks them. i hate it and i think that is a complete waste of time, i do though think that…
988.
Economics should be taught in every primary school
For
The first question I ask is why not have economics at all primary schools? it only educates younger minds in what they should do in their future life and how to make better decisions. How come there is a debate about if 16-year-olds should be able to vote when they are not…
The opposition has stated that children should not be forced to do economics. Well then why are you forced to do things like music! Also, I never said that the children should be forced to do economics I only said that it should be taught in schools meaning that it should be…
Against
Pro said it only educates younger minds in what they should do in their future life and how to make better decisions. Kids and/or teens should not be forced into learning about economics, especially in school. Kids should chose whether they want to take this course. If someone…
Pro has stated : I only said that it should be taught in schools meaning that it should be introduced into every curriculum, and that The opposition has not also fully addressed their point. First of all what i meant by forced was that if economics gets introduced into the…
989.
The No Child Left Behind Act improved US academic achievement
For
okay so ill go over a few preliminary things, go onto the NC and then AC my opponent states that you should observe that statistics are more reliable than quotes, while this may be true in some cases, it is quite often the case that statistics are misrepresented and/or inflated…
okay im going NC-->AC Con Contention One: Improvements cannot be causally linked to No Child Left Behind. lets break down this contention for what it really is. the first part of the NC asserts that states have decreased their standards. the second part basically focuses upon…
Against
Aside: Do you debate policy? You can answer in the comments. This debate is poorly organized, so I'll just go over the main points in this debate. .. it's important to note that my opponent calling something a "wash" doesn't make it wash. (A wash being when both sides are…
Two things to observe: FIRST: when evaluating the round and the different logic my opponent and I present, it's important to observe that while quotes are a good tool for explaining analysis, statistics are always more reliable. For example, if you're buying a car the dealer…
990.
Creation should be taught instead of evolution in schools
For
exactly...they had to evolve from something on earth..Scientists have discovered that the human body is comprised of some 28 base and trace elements – all of which are found in the earth. like it states in Genesis..Our bodies are made from the dust of the ground (Genesis 2:7;…
well there is no SCIENTIFIC PROOF that God does not exist... it evan states in the bible that Creation is made of particles, indiscernible to our eyes (Hebrews 11:3). Not until the 19th century was it discovered that all visible matter consists of invisible elements. Scripture…
Against
I know plently pieces of usless information the bible claims. It's worth nothing and not a proper source considering the "god" of the religion didn't even write it. Points of proof: "1. The universal genetic code. All cells on Earth, from our white blood cells, to simple…
The bible is not an accurate source of proof and therefore every time you cite the bible your argument is invalid. Charles Darwin gave light toa theory that can prove evolution is real. Because lower intellegence level animals minds can develop to an extent (i.e., sniffer dog),…
991.
Public school students should wear uniforms
For
Yes, I agree with your previous statement. When we become older, we all have to wear uniforms. Life is like that. But wouldn't it be better if the habit is ingrained into their mind from an early age? If we are shown how to wear a uniform, then we become better at wearing it,…
I do not have time to post a full argument. I will be back in the next round.
Against
I"d like to go back on a point you made in your first argument. You said that a lot of kids might not have the financial means to dress the way they want to. You said that using uniforms eliminates the division between the poor kids in the richer kids. And I do agree you have a…
When we go to get real Job, chances are that we will all have to wear uniforms. No matter if you"re a nurse, teacher, or McDonald"s worker, chances are that you will have to wear some type of uniform. It would stand to reason that, because we are forced to wear uniforms when we…
992.
Psychology should be a compulsory school subject
For
Psychology for 14-18yr olds should be made compulsory in schools. care to debate why it should"nt be?
Hi im sorry about this.. but i wont be able to post my arguement at this time as i have alot of coursework i do apologise i will provide a full arguement in the last round if possible i aplogise to my opponent
Against
Darn. Well, since my opponent hasn't presented any case yet, I'll let my arguments carry over to this round.
::The Basics:: My position in this debate is that psychology should not be made compulsory in schools for 14-18 year old students. Unless otherwise specified, my arguments will pertain to the U. S. school system (due solely to familiarity). The following are some necessary…
993.
Schools should assign less homework
For
I think it would be fair if students when to school for 4 hours a day and got homework. The only thing is, we can't compromise! The government decides how long students should go to school and they aren't going to change the hours. And we certainly can't change their mind... As…
Students are already at school for about 6 hours a day. For many of those hours, they are given assignments by their teachers to complete and then turn in. Why should they be given more hours of work to do at night? Students' life should not be about school. There is much more…
Against
"I think it would be fair if students when to school for 4 hours a day and got homework. The only thing is, we can't compromise! The government decides how long students should go to school and they aren't going to change the hours. And we certainly can't change their mind..."…
What if I offered a compromise? Instead of going to school for 7 hours a day, we go for 4 hours, and each class can give up to 15-20 minutes each? It seems fair, and were actually using less time on school as a whole. Of course school is going to have homework, it's the…
994.
Policy debaters should not use kritikal affirmatives
For
He forfeited, extend all arguments
If it is ok with him, I'm going to use examples from this years topic. Contention 1: Kritikal affs rarely have solvency. They need to cite specific links to a downfall, or upbringing of a philosiphy from said plan. The proposal is inherently flawed. I'll extend in my 4th…
Against
This will be my first debate in a LONG time. I don't participate in policy debate personally, but I'm familiar enough with the activity that I think I can give you a satisfying debate on it. I have no idea why you oppose kritikal affs as of yet, so I'll forego making arguments…
I'll begin with PRO's points as there really isn't anything substantial here to address, just faulty examples and false assertions. Contention 1 My opponent has made the flat-out assertion here that "there is no solvency for philosophies", which is an overly broad and clearly…
995.
Chewing gum should be allowed in schools
For
As my oppenent is so humble to let me go but I'd would like him to go first. I still don't want to waste your time so I'll show you people the history of chewing gum. The ancient Greeks chewed mastiche - a chewing gum made from the resin of the mastic tree. The ancient Mayans…
To finalize all my points vs. my opponent I'd like to point out flaws in his argument. 1.My opponent has left all my contentions clean since he bases this matter on his perception while I base it on cold hard evidence. These are the following contentions left unclean. a.…
Against
Chewing Gum in school should not be allowed. I will allow my opponent to make the first argument for this debate.
While as you say that gum chewing improves test scores for those chewing, but for those beside those chewing it will lower test scores. The student not chewing will be forced to listen to the other chewing the gum, unable to do anything about it because they are taking a test.…
996.
Schools should ban junk food
For
Banning junk food in school would be an effective way to reduce the high rates of obesity in America. The health benefits of this act outweighs the any costs of limiting choices.
"Most likely kids wont want to eat it." That is a inaccurate assumption. "Healthier food" does not equal "nasty food." An example of junk food would be fried chicken, and an alternative would be grilled chicken. Most kids will still eat the healthier option. In fact, they may…
Against
Schools shouldn't ban junk food. They wont have a choice but to eat the food at school. They may just choose not to eat the schools so called "healthy food" because the kids would most likely eat something else. Therefore the school is wasting money by throwing out junk food.…
Kids should have freedom of choice.
997.
Lord of the Flies should be removed from school reading lists
For
I also extend my first/second round arguments. :)
Okay, I do not think that is the true meaning behind the book but that's a different debate... Lord of the Flies was literally one of the most disturbing books I have ever read. And I've read a lot of disturbing books. In the beginning scene, we see a lot of spoiled brats who…
Against
Lord of the flies did NOT suck. It was a profound, multifaceted statment about society. The author purposely uses exaggeration to define the very additudes that lead to war. We as the reader, watch as this group of civilised boys descend into tribal, warmongering, madness. In…
998.
Students should be able to chew gum in class
For
Extend
This will just be a light hearted practice debate for me. 1. Improves Concentration . You say students are easily distracted then proceed on saying gum will be a distraction but without any sources. In contrast my sources tell me the opposite. Source: .…
Against
Absolutely not! This outrageous "argument" is above and beyond out of the question! Students are distracted easily by even the smell of something to please their taste-buds. They are immediately distracted from their work and are carried away. Letting them chew gum is like…
999.
Music and art education should be compulsory in schools
For
You mention developing stress from doing activities we don't like, yet there are many students who aren't such big fans of courses like math, science, or english. If you'd enter a random classroom, chances are, they'd probably claim hate it. So, does that mean that they should…
Music & art education should be compulsory, because they are equally as important as math & science.
Against
I am not saying that music or art is not important. As some people may like music and art, some students may not like music or art. My argument is that students needs to get the chance to choose not forced to learn them. If music and art is so important, only people who like it…
Thank you for participating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As people are being forced to study music and art education, they get…
1000.
Creationism and intelligent design should not be taught in science classes
For
Another forfeit? Well, I guess I will conclude my arguments in this round. I'v realised I haven't used sources. Sorry, I'm new to this so I will put some down now. Theories can't be proved - http://thebigbangtonow.wordpress.com... Carbon dating and it's validity-…
Thats fine. I would rather have a decent thought out reply than a rushed one.
Against
I am competing at the district tournament in my state and am thus not able to debate now. I will concede.
*sigh* I hate to do this to you guys but I'm not done with this round and need more time. I'm gonna have to forfeight this round. It's ok though. There's five rounds. Plenty of time to get the lead out, even if we have to miss a round.

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