Health Debate Topics for Students — page 7

716 debate topics, students. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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301.
Smoking should be made illegal
For
Good luck!
Just for clarification, yes I did mean in the US. Thanks for correcting my statistics and yours are absolutely the correct statistics in regards to American smoker deaths per year. While you did provide some correct statistics, not all of them were correct or the best stats to…
Against
My opponent is correct in that we agree that smoking is bad for you. My opponent referred to some interesting statistics with regard to life expectancy of smokers but the fact remains that there are approximately 43,000,000 smokers in the United States of which approximately…
As my opponent began his argument with "should be made illegal in all public places" I was unsure if the argument is being made for a worldwide ban or here in the United States. As we are both located in the United States I will infer that my opponent is referring to the United…
302.
Smoking should be outlawed
For
You have made some fair points, con. I am fully aware that this is my fault for not clarifying, but please keep the last round of debate short. I just want to sum up each of the points you have made, and you can do the same for mine. Thank You. 1. Civil rights. The government…
People everywhere are smoking, in public and non-public places.Smoking is terrible for your health. It also dangers the health of other people.Smoking can cause lung cancer, heart diseases and poor circulation. Your cat is twice as likely to get cancer if the owner smokes.…
Against
For the final round, Pro has elected not to add any new points, but to examine some that I have made and refute them. However, I have some conflicting opinions. "The government should be allowed to outlaw something if it harms the body. " I wish you had elaborated on this idea,…
My opponent has forfeited Round 2, so I will refrain from adding any further argument this round.
303.
ADHD medication should require a brain scan for diagnosis
For
Shame, Shame, Shame.
Extended again. This is a rather disappointing debate.
Against
I disagree because if this happens depression rates will increase in the country even more as everyone uses depression as a way to get free pills from the NHS. This is a bad thing because if say claiming to be depressed was the only way to get free pills it would soon be…
304.
Universal health care would harm the United States
For
health care sucks because if we get health care then our world will be cahnged forever because health care gives equall health care to all. i believe that if you have the money to get any health care you want, then you should do so.
Against
First of all, you didn't really post any legitimate arguments, so I have nothing to rebuttal. But here it goes anyways. To win this debate, you have to do two things: 1) prove that Canada is "scrued [sic] forever" and 2) prove that health care would not benefit all US citizens.…
Need I say more? 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 characters - 100 100 100 100 characters = votes for FunkeMonk91.
305.
Schools should not enforce healthy eating
For
oi vaclav that was not a very good comback or whever you call it. you have no idea about wat u r saying. i asked some other kids and they said they would HATE school if school enforced healthy eating. i think the kids are responsible for what they eat and if it's now the…
schools should not i repeat not be blamed for child overweightness and obesity cause i think it's the parents and kid's fault if they end up as a fat blob that can't run or jog or do ANY phyiscal activity. my opponet the dreaded vasek is a guy who has absoloutly no idea aboput…
Against
schools should force healthy eating or we will get fat like john howard by the way did you know homer simpson is obese
harry you are stupid and i am smart so sucked in go fat…
306.
Smoking in public places should be banned
For
As both of us agreed, children do suffer from a second-hand smoking. 6,8 children of the US population have already gotten asthma and yes, we do not know the causes of asthma in every particular case and yes, most of those children might not developed it by second-hand smoking.…
First, to understand a problem of smoking we should look at history of smoking tobacco in America. Between 600 and 900 years AD the Mayan Indians of Mexico have already been using tobacco for its current purpose. Tobacco plants were grown by American Indians many years before…
Against
This is now the end of this argument. Cast your votes now for your favorite argument.
For the argument about the topic of asthma, you mentioned that 3,285 deaths are caused by asthma per year. Most asthma attacks can be brought under control. And not all of these deaths are caused by second-hand smoke. Asthma attacks can be triggered by certain things which…
307.
Smoking bans should be repealed
For
That is quite simply the opposite of what I said. If I own a restaurant and wish to open a smoking section to cater to smokers I should be allowed to do so. I am saying the government has no place in this decision. If non-smokers do not like my smoking section, they can…
I am not suggesting, not would I, that non-smokers somehow be forced to expose themselves to second-hand smoke. Non-smokers always have an option of using non-smoking areas, or refusing to patronize businesses that allow smoking. It is smokers only affected by all out bans in…
Against
I agree about the customers, but my concern is for the employees who may not be able to find another job and I would be willing to compramise and say that there can be an outdoor smoking shelter attached to the property. They had something similar at an airport I was at once,…
If you are against smoking bans, you are saying that smokers should have free reign, there is no way around it. Smoking bans do not hurt businesses, they help them, because nonsmokers will actually want to be on the premises without fearing illnesses from second hand smoke.
308.
America's food supply is unsafe to eat
For
i think america's food is too unsafe to eat. please tell me your opinion!
so you would tell me that even though only 2% of America's food is actually inspected u would still feel safe eating it?
Against
America's food supply is not unsafe to eat. In fact, it is unsafe to NOT eat, due to the risk of starvation. Thus, I must negate, America's food supply is quite safe to eat. First, I would point out that my opponent has not shown anything that is unsafe about it. Let us…
Oh, believe me, I quiver with fright each time I sit at the dinner table. Will I get sick this time? Should I eat it? Actually, I just lied very blatantly. Of course I feel safe eating food from America. America is the most prosperous nation in the world. One would think, as I…
309.
Humans are biologically meant to eat meat
For
As stated, this debate is cancelled. Please do not vote on this debate.
I apologize for the forfeit. Something came up, and I am cancelling all debates for the next week, but I will issue a challenge to my opponent to debate the same subject one week from now."I expect more from a biologist"I will say this in reply. You are presenting classic…
Against
as i have rebutted every statement made by PotBelliedGeek, and he has resided against posting more on this topic I feel logic would conclude that i have taken out this debate. unless my opponent can save this in the last round. I expected more from a biologist.
1. Omnivore Omnivores are animals whose diet is primarily composed of a mixture of plant and animal matter. [1] 2. Carnivore A carnivore is an organism whose diet is primarily composed of meat. [2] 3. Herbivore Herbivores are animals whose diet is primarily composed of plant…
310.
Smoking should be made illegal
For
I will give out 3 rebuttals for what you say. Lets go with the rebuttal of why smoking cigarettes (not meat) should be illegal first! Rebuttals: 1. You say that the government should not ban responsible adults from smoking, well here's a fact against that. The Top 10 Healthiest…
I see no reason why the smoking of meat should be illegal! It's the smoking of cigarettes that should be illegal. I have three arguments why the smoking of cigarettes should be illegal (not the smoking of meat, challenger! ) Arguments: - Second hand smoke from cigarettes could…
Against
My opponent has now laid out 3 reasons for why people should not take up smoking, but they did not prove that these reasons warrant a ban on smoking. 1.My opponent makes the claim that smoking is the reason that the United States is not one of the top-10 healthiest countries,…
My opponent has provided several examples of how smoking can be bad for your health, and for the environment, but none of those proves that the government should outlaw the action. You will argue that cigarette-smoking causes harm, however every single smoker is well aware of…
311.
Secondhand smoke poses little health risk
For
The ban of smoking in public areas is not just to do with the smell - otherwise, people who have bad breath or who don't wear deodorant wouldn't be permitted as well. There is a direct link between smoking and numerous types of caner, and the risks are still prevalent for…
Second-hand smoking can comes with some very serious health effects. In children, it can cause: In children, second-hand smoke causes the following:3 Ear infections More frequent and severe asthma attacks Respiratory symptoms (e.g., coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath)…
Against
I don't know how people get that. The entire scientific world says that there is no solid evidence that this phenomenon takes place. Any scientist with integrity will tell you,despite how much he dislikes smoke, that SHS does not have any serious bad effects on your health. All…
Thank you for accepting this challenge. Let's have fun, shall we? All around the world, there are businesses being forced to prohibit smoking inside their own space, because some people say it is harmful for you, but they have no scientific evidence or explanation as to why…
312.
A public health insurance option would control costs
For
As I said, the public option would have to make a profit to stay in business. The public option would be run by the government, however, the public option as proposed would be required to run a profit. By spontaneous I mean that it would have to run a profit as I said earlier.…
During This debate, I will be arguing that the public insurance option would control the cost of health insurance effectively. My argument is that the public option would control costs because the insurance companies would have to match the prices offered by the government. The…
Against
Extend.
Unfortunately Pro has forfeited, so extend all my arguments.
313.
America's healthcare system is better than Canada's
For
Why the American Healthcare System Is Superior to the Canadian System Part I- Wait times Part II- Medicaid and Medicare for seniors and the poor available Part III- Much more specialization in the technological side of medicine Part IV- Cheapest prices possible because of…
I will be arguing that the American healthcare system is better than the Canadian healthcare system. R1- Acceptance R2- Opening statements R3- Rebuttals R4- Closing remarks Thanks in advance for accepting, and good luck!!
Against
Extend
Extend
314.
Alternative medicine should be used more in Western countries
For
Rebuttal: Pro made many points that were obviously flawed. I will show you the point first, and the rebuttal will be stated after. I do not know "Sally." For all I know, you made her up. Sally does indeed exist and I apologise that I did not include the source of this…
Before I begin my points, I would like to rebutt the points that you have laid out. Rebuttal There are no valid scientific studies that show alternative medicine has more effect than a placebo. This is not necessarily true as there are cases in which alternative medicine does…
Against
Hello Con, I am happy to accept, and look forward to a spirited debate. But first, I do not know "Sally." For all I know, you made her up. You cannot point to her story as proof of the power of alternative medicine without any evidence that it even happened. In addition,…
I'll take this. For this debate, I will attempt to prove that the use of alternative medicine, as Pro defines it, in Western culture does not need to be expanded. I will assert that there are no valid scientific studies that show alternative medicine has more effect than a…
315.
Traditional medicine is primarily a business
For
Con failed to provide any arguments and did not meet his burden of proof. I have had nothing to disprove, so I have met my burden.
Con forfeited this round, providing me with nothing to refute.
Against
Traditional Medicine is a business and its main focus is to profit only, it has no intentions to cure patients what so ever
316.
Students who smoke should get smoke breaks during school hours
For
Due to no time to post arguments, I concede from this round.
I think that students do deserve to have at least a 10-15 minute break during school to go to a designated area, and smoke on campus, between lunch and the period after. This is my opening argument.
Against
Let me remind you that if I show you only one harm of allowing student smokers to deserve a smoke break during school, it will override all the benefits. Harms may result in death and health issues. Benefits only allow. For this, if I only show one harm this must mean that all…
I accept
317.
Homeopathy and alternative medicine are ineffective
For
You missed out a part of the story too- "Because medical practice of the time relied on ineffective and often dangerous treatments, patients of homeopaths often had better outcomes than those of the doctors of the time.[59] Homeopathic remedies, even if ineffective, would…
First of all, it is not my BELIEF that the results shown are due to a placebo effect. It has been proven by respected scientists. A quick Wikipedia search will tell the tale, and you have more than enough good references: Quote: "The scientific community regards homeopathy as…
Against
While quoting wikipedia, you neglected the rest of the story: Because medical practice of the time relied on ineffective and often dangerous treatments, patients of homeopaths often had better outcomes than those of the doctors of the time.[59] ... The relative success of…
You have contradicted yourself. First you classify the idea that alternative medicines not working as a belief. Then, you claim that they do not have a scientific basis - while admitting there are results. Then you resort back to your "belief" that any scientific results are…
318.
Obesity should be classified as a disease
For
I accept! Thank you for instigating this debate, @AndDontCallMeShirley. Good luck to my oponent...
Against
Resolution: "Obesity [1] is a disease [2]."I will be arguing against the resolution. My opponent will be arguing for the resolution. The opponent will begin his argument in the first round, and he will not include an argument in the final round. This rule is in place because…
Lovely.
319.
Law and regulation cannot fix the problems of healthcare
For
Alright we'll here are a couple of the current health legislation and regulations. These have only been in affect for a year or less so the true success or failure will only be found out in future years. But I think what they do, how they do it, and the other issues they cause…
First apologies for the poorly worded topic/first argument. Your basic, argument I'm feeling is that change overall will cause a shift in the current trends. This change should be brought about by various laws (max calories) or regulations (health insurance.) While I agree to a…
Against
Why these four "legislation and regulations" have worked completely fine and will continue to work. "schools have taken all sodas out of vending machines in an attempt to curb childhood obesity. However these slots have been populated by sport drinks and "juice". Both of these…
No problem, although your argument may have been poorly worded it still seems to be based on your assumption. In a subject, that has already been proven as fact, that would be fine but your argument that "Creating Laws and Regulations will not fix the current trends in Health"…
320.
Contraception should be legally protected as a right
For
When you said that contraception is a left, not a right, you were trolling. I will not change my mind on contraceptive rights. This is my body. I have the right to choose what to do with my body.
No trolling allowed on MY debate.
Against
Since you continue to call me a troll... It is a left and not a right. You'll do what you want with your body? Interesting...
I didn't troll. I gave you several legitimate arguments as to why contraceptives are not a right. You did not respond.
321.
Cancer can be transmitted through medical treatments
For
One of 2 things, you either..... A) Write your own definitions and proclaim them as fact. B) You copy someone else's definition and proclaim it as fact. Which is it?
Do Xrays have cancer causing potential? Medical experts dispense Xrays. Case closed.
Against
Pro uses their last round as a red herring and attacks something almost irrelevant to the argument. The definitions I used are cited as definitions from the Merriam Webster dictionary, which is a reliable source. Despite that being clearly shown in my Round 2 argument, Pro…
There are only 1,000 characters per round; I'll keep this brief.1) X-ray =/= A type of medicine. Pro is arguing that medicine can transmit cancer. By definition, medicine is, "a substance that is used in treating disease or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a…
322.
The United States should guarantee universal health care to its citizens
For
Universal Health Care Affirmative I affirm the resolution, "Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal health care for its citizens." I offer the following definitions for clarity within the round. Ought: "Used to express justice, moral rightness, or the like"…
Against
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Arguments carried forward
323.
The United States should fund the President's Malaria Initiative by $10 billion
For
Thanks for taking my debate. And thanks to all that are reading this. My Oppenents arguments are laugable. Line-by-line answers 1. Do you know how much the US spends on the War in Iraq? Does anyone? $481,191,500 since it began. Congress recently added a $200 Billion emergency…
Malaria is the most acute disease in Sub-Saharan Africa. Currently 500 million people are diagnosed with malaria. Of those people, 1 million people die from it each year. Every day, 3,000 children and 10,000 pregnant women die from it. Because of this, my first argument is…
Against
Alright im going to be simple and plain, that the kind of guy I am. Do I know how much the US sends on the war in Iraq? Oh I know, a tremendous sum of money in a War instigated by our dear President which he fails to acknowledge how idiotic this war has become. I never approved…
This will be my first debate in this website. I must reject your proposal for the acceleration of this initiative provided by none other then Mr. Bush. I will also argue against your so call Moral obligation. First of all there is a reason this project is so under funded, maybe…
324.
Health insurance should cover genetic counseling for genetic disorders
For
Fear of discrimination is a common concern among people considering genetic testing. Gene discrimination is people who are treated differently by their employer or insurance company because they have a gene mutation that causes or increases the risk of an inherited disorder.…
GINA prevents employers from using genetic information in employment decisions such as hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and job assignments. Furthermore, GINA prohibits employers or other covered entities (employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor-management…
Against
As I have already clearly mentioned the term genetic discrimination is a sketchy term that can vary from person to person and should not be used for insurance companies because there is multiple variables in an insurance companies choice whether or not someone should be insured…
While the GINA bill mentioned by opponent is a valid bill protecting against "genetic discrimination", the term genetic discrimination is a sketchy word whose definition could vary from person to person. It is not easy to call something genetic discrimination when an insurance…
325.
Banning moderate alcohol consumption would harm public health
For
1. If they are not mutually exclusive, which we both seem to agree on, then there would be additional health benefits if you consume both alcohol and black tea. You would get the benefits of both, while you would only get half the benefits if you chose to drink only black tea.…
1. I apologize for unnecessarily dividing my arguments. You are incorrect about your interpretation of the debate, it is about whether prohibiting moderate consumption of alcohol would negatively impact health. 2. Although drinking black tea may decrease the risk of coronary…
Against
Pro argued that there would be additional health benefits from a combined consumption of both black tea and alcohol. Yes if you stack health benefits upon health benefits, of course you get more benefits. But that doesn't mean that if you don't exaggerate that your health will…
My opponent has completely failed to address the issue at hand.1. The interpretation of the resolution I gave is correct, and even if I gave a wrong one, Pro has not done anything to prove my case wrong. She has not explained how not consuming alcohol impacts the health…
326.
Governments should provide universal healthcare
For
Line-by-line, summary. "So how are you going to hold up an idea without giving money or physically getting up off of your butt? " - You hold up an idea as long as you believe in it. (OB4, R1) > None of his links to that argument matter because we're not talking about…
Note: Observations from R1 will be called OB (1,2,3,4), the Value Criterion will be VC, Value will be V, and the contention will be C1. Line-By-Line, summarization. CON's entire case is based off of the definition of "should". Let's start off by looking at his claim, where he…
Against
I'm not going to type a lot because 1. It is not necessary and 2. I don't want to waste your time. So here we go. Since you don't like my definition of support here is the first definition. to bear or hold up So how are you going to hold up an idea without giving money or…
I will begin my debate by attacking your definitions. I agree with UHC, however your definition of should is based off of your own opinion. Below are the definitions of "should" directly off of dictionary.com. should 1. pt. of shall. 2. (used to express condition): Were he to…
327.
US medicine is driven more by profit than results
For
There have never been any confirmed cases of psilocybin mushrooms being associated with fatalities other than individuals taking the wrong type of mushroom by mistake which would never occur within a medical context. https://www.erowid.org... Although the FDA receives funding…
To start, there are next to 0 limitations on dietary supplements in the United States. It is legal to make nearly any claim as to to the effects of supplements without having the claims grounded in anything that could be considered near fact. Claims can be utterly fabricated.…
Against
Pro completely drops Pro's arguments about "unregulated" dietary supplements, about "preventing" the advertising of positive benefits of food, about the "CIA trafficking of cocaine", and about the censorship of the alternative medicine industry.Pro: "[N]ever ... cases of…
REBUTTALSPro: "[T]here are next to 0 limitations on dietary supplements[.]"First, note that Pro has no source, and thus this claim can be discarded. Second, note that Pro is incorrect, as the FDA does prevent adulteration and misbranding of dietary supplements [3].Pro: "[I]t is…
328.
Fast food chains are primarily responsible for obesity
For
I would first like to start off adding to the definition of fast food from Merriam-Webster. What he failed to tell us is that there is a second definition which states "designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or…
I would like to state unlike a debate I'm currently in I will take this debate seriously. I would also like to thank my opponent for posting this debate.…
Against
Since my opponent forfeited his round I will take this opportunity to respond to one of his arguments I mistakenly left out. He pointed out BK doesnt have healthy items, I dont deny this. So then, if youre susceptible to gaining weight, dont go to BK. If the choice is made to…
1. My opponent claims that salads are more caloric and salty than a hamburger. While true, he is only telling you one side of the story. Salads also outweigh a hamburger on fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. (1) Furthermore he fails to realize that…
329.
California should adopt New York City's restriction on the sale of sugary drinks
For
Hello, first I would like to refute and make rejoinders, then I would like to refute their new points.First we said,Proposition: Point #1 is "Americans are becoming obese."Opposition: Banning certain sizes of soda is not the correct solvency. (People can go back for…
Hello. First I would like to thank Fun-And-Easy for accepting this debate. Now I would like to make rejoinders. They said to my first point that the government will help them think of healthy methods of eating. The problem is that schools are already trying to do that. Does it…
Against
Hello, and thank you for joining us for this debate. First I would like to make rejourders, and then weigh this debate. Proposition: Point #1 is "Americans are becoming obese."...(Opp and Prop[2])Opp (2): The realization is that these kids have not yet become adults, so they…
Hello again!First of all, I would like to refute/rejoind my opponents' points. Then, if space allows, I will bring up new arguments. To make this debate easy to understand, for my refutations/rejoinders, I have made the opposition side in bold, and the proposition side italic.…
330.
First-time parents should be required to take infant emergency care classes
For
How is insuring the safety of infants insane, Steve? I agree that all people should be educated about these things before they have a baby. Although, there are many people who simply do not take the time. What is wrong with insuring that they do? You making a point about…
Why not give first time parents the knowledge they SHOULD have, upon bringing home they're new babies? You can't fix a problem you don't have any idea about fixing. What if your baby starts choking? Get's burned? Or has a seizure? First time parents need to take a course giving…
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"How is insuring the safety of infants insane, Steve? I agree that all people should be educated about these things before they have a baby. Although, there are many people who simply do not take the time. What is wrong with insuring that they do?" - Look Candice your killing…
Candice are you on another insane tyrant?? 1st. "Why not give first time parents the knowledge they SHOULD have, upon bringing home they're new babies? You can't fix a problem you don't have any idea about fixing." - As far as I am concerned anyone who is even considering…
331.
Autism should not be referred to as a mental disorder
For
Hinduism is not a mental disorder, Islam is not a mental disorder, Christianity is not a mental disorder, even Scientology is not allowed to be referred to as a mental disorder. Yet Autism and all its sub-sects are demonized by societies across the world as if they are…
Against
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My opponent has closed their account. Thank you for the debate, and extend.
332.
Internet gaming addiction is a real disease
For
. .. Umm, Thanks, I think.
I look forward to an enjoyable round. To begin I would like to present a definition for the round. According to the Online Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders (. http://www.minddisorders.com...), Internet Addiction Disorder refers to the problematic use of the Internet, including…
Against
Can't argue much with your response. And i do not have the motivation to even think right now so you win =)
The studies shown on the topic do not have enough supporting detail to prove its realism. For all we know the signs of addiction could merely be signs of boredom and finding something to do with that time.
333.
Junk food should be banned from schools entirely
For
The reason why i think junk foods during school hours should be banned is because 1, it may increase littering, 2, it may set the kids to be not focused in school curriculum. if you want junk food, eat at home.
i will let the con side start
Against
Extend my arguments to this round.
Extend my arguments to this round.
334.
A biological attack on the USA would likely become a pandemic
For
Thank you ;) [quote]Y. Pestis does not transmit the way you suggest.[/quote] Many survivors of the bubonic plaque (Middle Ages) have written that if you would touch something that a diseased had touched, you would become an infected yourself. Bubunoic plaque is transmissable…
My case: A biological attack on a single city in USA would likely become a pandemic. First of all, in this case the word "likely" is not based on mathematics. The word "likely" is based on evidence. Period. Case closed. Rule number one: No argument may be based on the…
Against
You don't understand basic epidemiology, it depends entirely on the disease. For example, bubonic plague does exist within the United States in the ground hog population. It rarely causes any trouble and needs to be transmitted by fleas or body lice. Few people today have…
ZOUNDS! A far fetched attack plan to release anthrax! Wait, I asked for a CIA plot that caught terrorists with "weapons". Neither of those examples fit that description. You have documents and a Japanese cult. "CIA has caught terrorists with biological weapons." -- No. They…
335.
Cosmetic surgery should be banned
For
It has chances of side effects and failing.
It can be addictive
Against
Banning it has chances of failing and side effects are the withdrawal symptoms.
There are no rehab clinics for cosmetic surger addicts so to ban it would make all the addicts have to go cold turkey and the withdrawal symptoms would be an unfair burden on them.
336.
Governments should implement a fat tax
For
con argues that if you can afford to eat fatty, you earned it. this ignores that fatty food is the cheapest food out there. that's why poor people can struggle with weight, ause their cheapest options is fatty food. con agues that you shouldn't expect health insurance if you…
'taxing fat could lead to revolution' i don't think the boston tea party as you cite was about taxing vice. but regardless, i supposeit could lead to revolt. hopefully given the majority would be needed to pass the tax, it's not like the fat folks would win. plus they are on…
Against
In my mind, the Boston Tea Party was more about taxing a simple luxury, that many enjoyed. Tobacco is very similar, and attempts to eradicate the users through taxation will fail, unless the taxers convince the populace that the plant itself needs to be eradicated. Good luck…
It is hard to know where to start with this debate as your suggestion has so many implications in regard to human rights and personal freedom. It is what it is, this will be fun, and in the end you will hopefully realize that sin taxation causes improvement in the elites living…
337.
All tobacco products should be banned
For
Encouraging the use of tobacco products at the expense of someone's health so that "business bolsters" is not fair. The growth of tobacco can be eliminated and other agricultural foods can be produced that can also be good for business. The banning of all tobacco products…
At age 18 people do know right from wrong and perhaps know that smoking is "bad" and that they shouldn't do it. Do they still go for that cigarette? YES. They do not understand to what capacity it will harm them. Using tobacco products to relieve stress at such a young age is…
Against
The banning of Tobacco products should not be approved. Yes, the health of those who have used it will increase, but the safety of others will decrease. If the banning of tobacco products were to happen, that would cause many violent protests to take place, stirring more…
People have used tobacco and gotten addicted to it because it relieves the stress from all the pressures of their daily lives. According to cancer.org nearly 16 million people used tobacco products (I.e. cigars, cigarettes, tobacco in pipes) to relieve stress, to take a break…
338.
Abstinence-only sex education is ineffective
For
I see your point but teaching birth control method isn't saying "sex is fine, don't worry about the consequences". To use your junk food example, we tell people that junk food is bad for them, and educate them on the risks. But still, people eat it; I don't know anyone except…
That is my sole argument, it just isn't an elaborated argument. For that, I answer your two points: A) It is ineffective in that it doesn't do what it was designed to do; protect teenagers from STDs and unwanted pregnancies. It is true that abstinence is the only 100% sure way…
Against
I think the bigger problem here isn't the rise in teenage sex, but rather, the lack of health insurance covering "wellness exams" and other preventative measures that come long before the age of sex. What I mean by that is if insurance was what it was designed to be (and I'm…
First, let me respond to something you said. We both agree that abstinence is the only way to protect yourself from pregnancy or STDs (because, let's face it, birth control CAN be ineffective...there's no fool-proof or error-free method, no matter what some people may claim).…
339.
Governments should override drug patents in public health crises
For
My opponent has forfeited.
My opponent's first argument is one that I have already refuted. To clarify, I shall repeat. "First off, i challenge my opponent to cite points in history where the government has directly violated it's own law for the people. The truth is it hasn't. IT HAS CHANGED LAWS." 1.…
Against
First off, I apologize for missing the previous round. It wasn't my objective doing i assure you. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Okay, first off i'm going to revise and address the previous assertions of my case from my…
I also agree with my opponent's definitions that he provided. As a brief road map before i begin; I'm going to first state my contentions, followed by a rebuttal of my opponents arguments, and finally a brief summary. I'd like to add one definition however, violation- an…
340.
Adderall use without a prescription by college students should be banned
For
I would first point out that steroid use in professional sports is controversial and not ubiquitously considered unethical. Secondly, professional sports are naturally competitive where the university classroom is competitive to a much less extent. If one team chooses to use…
Greetings, I look forward to proceeding with this debate. As this is my first debate on this I ask the audience to please excuse any informality from this side. I do have some personal experience with the issue at hand as my girlfriend is prescribed Dexedrin, a compound…
Against
To address your first statement I would also like to point out that the use of Adderall without a prescription is also controversial, which is why we are having this debate in the first place. I would also like to disagree with you in your statement that "the university…
Then we share something in common, as this is my first debate as well. Well to preface my argument I should start with some background on ADHD and what Adderall does for it. ADHD is essentially a mental condition where a person's frontal cortex does not receive enough dopamine…
341.
The United States should adopt a national health care system
For
I feel as if it's important to highlight at this juncture that a majority of my opponents claims have degraded into unfounded contradictions. I'd also like to point out that I did not agree to frame the debate in terms of publicly funded hospitals or a government subsidized…
While I understand that my opponent's arguments encompass many of the views that are currently espoused by many Americans, my goal for this debate is highlight a number of misconceptions about government options and national health care systems. In order to better address my…
Against
I shall address the same topics in the same order, with the numbers 1-6. 1)This does not refute the fact that it would still take a long time. The government must follow protocols that the private industries do not. However, if the government is only limiting the prices and…
My opponent talks a lot about the way how the government will handle healthcare better. However, given that the US federal government is a bureaucracy, there will be paperwork and lots of "chain of command" procedures. Healthcare is already complicated, and given the funding…
342.
Government-run health care is better than private market care
For
My opponent forfeited
My opponent forfeited so....
Against
The debate topic is : Socialized health care is better than a private market health care. In which I would like to point out that my opponent has to prove a socialized health care system is better than the private system. However I only have to disprove that its not better and…
343.
Tobacco smoking should be completely outlawed
For
CynicalDiogenes, you make a wonderful argument. I apologize for the terrible formatting and citations as I was writing the first round in a Skype message. You argue from a logical standpoint which In my argument I will be addressing your first point first. You say…
Tobacco in 2004 to 2005 killed 14,900 Australians. This means there were 40 preventable deaths every day. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Tobacco is a disease. Many people claim it's a victimless drug which is simply not true. You aren't only hurting yourself you are hurting people…
Against
Dear Complexity, I sincerely apologise for forfeiting the previous round.Due to personal reasons i was unable to come on-line for a while. That said, you seem to have misunderstood a few of the points i made. 1. I always said that the government should ban a substance if it…
Hello Complexity,I will be taking Con in this debate.Being a non-smoker myself, I will not argue that smoking cigarettes is good for health, but will merely explain to you why it should not be completely outlawed.I completely agree that Smoking is harmful for health and it…
344.
Cigarettes should be illegal
For
Smoker's Health My opponent continues to take facts out of context. 50% of smokers die from smoking. In every one of these cases the death was preventable. Many of the others quit before it's too late. Smoking alone may not cause certain diseases, but the Cyanide, Arsenic,…
In this opening round I will answer my opponent's analysis about smoking. Under each point I will show why the point is actually a point for me. Smoker's Health Smoking is the number one cause of premature mortality in the United States and the world[1]. One or two chemicals…
Against
Smokers Health Smoking is responsible for 30% of all cancer deaths.[1] The other 70% is composed of non-smokers. How did they get cancer? Who knows! (Maybe from eating too much grapefruits.) I hate the fact that when you see a person whose smoking, you immediatley think they're…
My argument today is whether smoking should be illegalized, which it should not. Smoking should stay legal for several reasons. Health Most people think smoking is bad for your health, but many people don't know that smoking can have positive effects on your health too.…
345.
Dissociative identity disorder genuinely exists
For
I am testifying that in my personal experience DID exists and am open to debating this topic
Against
My opponent has supplied no proof of such claims and has also forfeited all of her defending rounds. Debate goes to Con.
Well this turned out to be rather boring.
346.
Governments should provide superfoods free of charge
For
For 1 I'm not dumb and younglionn has a point for the helpless starving from lack of food.
Super foods should be free to all citizens. Those who can't afford food will wind up starving and die.
Against
Younglion is a retard and so are you. You obviously don't know anything about the government and economics.
You sir are dumb... Apart from that if food is free how are the farmers supposed to make money in the world? Why would the farmers work if they have no profit out of it? How are they supposed to pay for the things that are necessary in life, like a home, or family? If food is…
347.
Governments should tax unhealthy fatty foods
For
It makes you fat and then everyone thinks you are ugly.
I believe taxes on fatty foods should rise. One because then people will stop buying so much of it. Then they should lower taxes on "Healthy Foods". By doing this people will buyer healthier foods. After people start eating better foods the average weight in America will…
Against
Different types of fatThere are many different types of fat, good fat and bad fat. ' Fact: Trans fats and some saturated fats are bad for you because they raise your cholesterol and increase your risk for heart disease. But monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are good…
I accept
348.
Having cancer is a matter of choice
For
In case you havent picked up on it, in this debate all I did was take arguments typically used against allowing Gay Marriage and replaced 'being gay' with 'having cancer' just to show how stupid those arguments against gay marriage are. I know it probably wont change anyones…
Alrighty then:1) Cancer is not naturalIt isnt.... Where in the Bible does it say that having Cancer is natural? Cancer being natural and not a choice isnt in the Bible ANYWHERE so people are choosing to have Cancer2) People who have cancer causes other people to have cancerIf…
Against
I had my suspicions at your second point but I DEFINATLY knew it was at point 5 about the "cancer parents raising cancer children". I complete LOVE your approach at this rather than sticking "lets debate gay marriage" title which could bring closed minded people with an…
1) Cancer: As Natural As the Flesh it DestroysIt really is...Cancer isn't named per say in the Bible for the mere reason that the name "Cancer" was only relatively given but the affliction of leopards don't dispel its existence in the Bible2) Cancer Hopping: Left to Everything…
349.
Alcohol has had a net negative influence on society
For
Alcohol had a bad influence on people's health
Against
Waste of my time.
I await my opponent"s case.
350.
Junk food should not be banned in schools
For
okay. I understand. I agree that junk food is not healthy. however, it is not reason for banning junk food from school. and there is another way to protect children's health from obesity such as providing a good healthy food to children in school (not the banning), make a…
Just a "banning junk food" is not way to decrease the Children's obesity. It is just a removing the children's food or snack option. People (usually children) have their rights which shows that children's can choose their snacks whatever they want. and there is another way to…
Against
Given that children will eat junk food at home or outside...banning it completely from school cafeterias is a good idea as it ensures children eat healthy food at least once a day..the amount of junk food children consume today is too harmful for them in the long run ..…
I'll start by presenting my argument Banning junk food is a good start in the right direction(I.e. Healthy lifestyle) .. And the benefits of banning junk food aren't only limited to reduction in obesity .. Junk food is very harmful ..and that's why it's called junk food and not…

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