Health Debate Topics for Students — page 9

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• Supporting meat supports those pictures that I shown. Think about those animals they probably feel pain, right? I bet that they want to run free into the wild and be free. No! we use them to feed our fat bodies. I would start eating meat if humans got some respect in animals…
• Humans are omnivores, we are designed (naturally or by God your choice) to consume meat. It would be Natural if we didn't treat our animals like how we do today. It is 100% natural to hunt and eat it raw like what lions do, but it is also good if you want to eat meat to go to…

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• i think the price should be raised. smoking has a lot of problems it gives you bad breath it stains your teeth and there is way more what do you guys think

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• Oh my gosh! I am so so so sorry! I wasn`t online for ages but we have to redo this debate again sometime! Once again Im sorry for wasting your time!
• Ok I accept. :D

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• I'm just going to summarize the main points of the debate, since everything has already been covered in the previous round. Topic: My opponent sets out to create a topic interpretation that he cannot possibly lose: Resolved: prayer can supplant all other treatments. Obviously,…
• Thanks for the response bob. ==Rebuttal== Topic My opponent does a good job of trying to define me out of the debate round. I hadn't initially realized that his definition of faith healing was so restrictive, since the additional "healing" from faith post-op comes from prayer…

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• I think that for the sake of peoples health flu shots should be manditory. Not only will it protects us from getting a sickness, it will prevent having that sickness passed on.
• Flu shoots have been created to keep us healthy. If flu shoots were manditory, it would help many people. Those who do not have enough money for medecation treating the illness wont be at risk since theyve got the shot (since its manditory).

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• My oponent refuted .. SHope to debate another time
• Ithank my opponent for taking up this debate with me, hope we can have a nice clean debate and learn something from eachother. My debate as stated " precautions should be taken for suicidal people" More or less. I would like to present my arguement as clear as possible(: some…

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• R1: AcceptanceR2: ArgumentsR3: RebuttalsR4: Closing Statement + Rebuttal by PRO to remove the contender net advantagePRO willl argue that Single Payer healthcare would be better for the US than Obamacare.CON will argue that Obamacare is better than if the US had Single Payer…
• Extend arguments.

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• Cool story bro!
• Yes, meat can be bad for you raw... That is why you cook it. Additionally, I find it ironic that you claim I have no life because I debate online with anonymous people, considering you joined a debating website in which the sole purpose is debating with anonymous people (which…

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• Men with long hair are more mentally unstable because they do not have self respect. They do not bother taking care of their appearance, which explains the long greasy, and unkempt hair. Men with long hair are more depressed because they don't care about their appearance. Which…
• Are men with long hair mentally unstable? Based on my observations in life. I've found that men with long hair tend to be less attractive, less healthy, and be into the arts and music more then men with short hair styles. I was wondering if their is a correlation with hair…

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• This should be a good debate. It's another classic debate of public safety or public freedom... Just for fun, I want to make this a LD debate (since I got it from the NFL possible topics for 07-08), so if you accept this debate, please provide a Value and a Criterion. Thanks,…
• As for order, I will go rebuttal/enforcement, voter issues. .. -->I very well could go line for line against my opponents points, but my goal for this round is not to rebuttal all of his points, but to simply prove the resolution true. Which brings me to what is justified?…

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• Well, I am disappointed that we couldn't finish this debate, but I fully understand that Pro is facing medical concerns with his grandmother, and therefore has more important things on his mind. I ask that voters not take these forfeits into account in their decisions, and…
• I will abstain from posting in this round. Hopefully, over the next three days, my opponent will have time to conclude his arguments. If not, I will leave it for the voters to decide based off of the first 3 rounds alone.

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• my resolution was to show that smoking is a stupid choice to make. you have conceded that there are obvious better decisions. well since it's stupid to go against the obvious better decision, then smoking is a stupid choice. i have proven my point. i never set out to prove that…
• 1 second equals 120 years? no, but instead of getting into that premise, let me address the conclusion you drew from it by asking you, would you rather have most of your life filled with unhappiness that comes from bad health, or most of your life filled with joy from…

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• Haha! I have got my opponent right where I want him! Despite your talent, you can't disprove fact 9space, smoking if irrefutably cool!Golden barricades are not hot. That is a crazy idea. Just look at my opponent's own source. The "Gold" fireman likes to put out fiery, hot…
• My opponent is being preposterous! Jesus was way more cool than hot! Did he even listen to the song? Jesus was way cool. People followed him around because he rose from the dead and stuff. That's so cool. Jesus was so cool. My opponent actually made a pretty common mistake…

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• This debate is not about whether or not people would be better off if they are forced by the government to do x, y, or z. It is solely about the truth of the assertion that under pending legislation, "if you like what you now have you will get to keep it." 1. Con has not…
• I am glad that Con has taken this debate. We are getting into some important issues. Con's arguments, if I understand correctly, is that because pending legislation does not directly require a person to change their existing health care provider, that the assertion "you won't…

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• Although there are many accounts of the efficacy of alternative cancer treatments, not one has been demonstrated to work in a clinical trial
• Overwhelmingly alternative therapies are used in conjunction with established remedies - oddly the latter tends not to get the credit for the miracle cure

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• Who is going to pay for the new hospitals and equitment? Who is going to pay the new nurses? England just doesn't have the money for that.
• Look, how would you like if you were making sandwiches for about 2,000 people, and I was at the back of the line complaining that your taking to long. Well what do I expect to get immediate service? You have to respect the fact that there are a lot of other before you

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• I have not made any agreements with Con and therefore this is considered a forefeit and deemed as an immediate loss according to the rules..Of course I'm just kidding. We agreed to tie this debate. :)
• I held from posting this round as per his request. Rebuttal 1: Kant's Categorical Imperatives I was shocked to see Con present a Kantian argument against Universal Health Care. It's well known that the Kantian arguments support the argument for Universal Health Care, not…

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• Unfortunately, my opponent has not been able to continue this debate, which is a shame because it concerned a very topical subject. To conclude, drinkers and smokers contribute an enormous amount to the NHS through direct and indirect taxation and they deserve the medical…
• Arguments extended.

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• This is my first online debate. I have read many other debates on this site, which I really enjoyed. Without much ado, I stand in the CON position because my opponent is rather incoherent and utterly absurd. My opponent has offered an argument that is quite unclear,…
• Extend all of my arguments. I think you should vote PRO. My points have remained unrefuted. -Protagoras

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• well i no longer need this web site i only came on here to practice this debate which was today so ill let you win big tree :) good luck to all those who like debating lol cause i sure dont :)
• A hearing aid user in a room will often find that the level of background noise - general shuffling and coughing - can be as loud as the speaker's voice, and amplified sound, such as television, can sound distant and unclear. This problem is usually accentuated by poor room…

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• I will do this by, 1. Describing what psychotherapy is 2. Describing the affect of psychedelics on the psyche, as well as what the general effects are. 3. I will give examples of recorded instances of usage, when used safely; to which led to the betterment of the state of mind…

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• Hello, good luck to the opponent and hope this debate can be of benefit to us both.Definitions: Smoking - a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance. Cigarettes - a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper…
• To make it all clear, of the positions the opponent and I carry. Pro - I am pro for this debate therefore I have the burden of proving that "Smoking should be illegal in public places. " Such as the streets, parks, etc. Con - The opponent will have the burden of proving that…

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• just because a hospital closes its ER doesn't mean it's because they can't afford it, or even more signifincantly not the reason us to be 17% GDP on health and them 10%... it's because they don't want to pay that much money. it's still a lot to surmise that ER money abused is…
• "Much of the US excess spending comes from private payers, but it's misleading to look at this as a complete picture because of the massive cross subsidy the public system imposes on the private system. Medicare/caid are now paying ~89% of cost (that is, before profit) leading…

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• National health care should be given to the part of the country that cannot get insurance. This is because everyone needs to be able to be treated. If you really believe nobody dies from not having insurance please look at the following link: http://www.wsws.org... Even if only…
• I have never debated a topic like this before, so I hope I do good. I will rebut my opponet's points: "For National Healthcare to be considerred good, it must give more benefit to society than damage. " Of course it does it gives people who otherwise couldn't afford to LIVE to…

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• No arguments this round.
• It appears as I have stated that the resolution Con was addressing was the unnecessary usage of detoxification products. I have no further arguments since the resolution was misunderstood.

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• I have nothing additional to say at this time. Perhaps you would like to contact the original target of this debate for tips for your next round or commiseration? Aphistis is his username.
• The whole of your post is off topic, but hey, I'm having fun. So here we go. You appear to have ignored my suggestion of spell check. I'll help out. Note the words of your I put in parenthesis. "Truth - Scholarship's are free." It's called opportunity cost and scarcity.…

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• I realized what you meant after I posted that argument. Sorry. :) 4. "The healthcare industry is losing a considerable amount of money because of the negative effects of tobacco, despite campaigns to warn the public. People are hospitalized with cancer, emphasemza, and some…
• *I actually did take the right side in the debate. It may seem wrong, but I took the right side. I am supporting the fact that, "Eliminating tobacco rights is not in America's best interest." I am going to now counter each of the Con's arguments in reverse order. 4. "The…

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• The rate of violence by the patients with psychotic disorders is 4.8 times higher than among their siblings, and 6.6 times higher than among the general population.This is something that should not be taken lightly.It is absolutely unacceptable that any person, whether they are…
• The main cause for violence to occur due to a patient's mental illness is when the proper medication, or even no medication at all, is being provided to them. This can cause them to become angry, frustrated and even in some cases violent. Not receiving proper medication can…

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• Double Forfeits? Bad Arguments? Dropped Points?
• Extend arguments.

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• Extend.
• My opponent has yet to provide an argument to negate the negative resolution.However, I will provide an argument of my own because I assume that the burden of proof is shared.Affirmative CaseTo win this debate, I only have to provide one instance of where veganism is not good…

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• Healthcare shouldn't be guaranteed for everyone. It is something you earn and shouldn't have to be paid for by other people. Most people who need programs such as the Affordable Care Act are homeless and chose their lifestyle. I have no respect for these people and think it is…

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• Con has forfeited again.
• I see another forfeit.

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• Parents nowadays don't let teens take supplements like whey protein, creatine and other safe stuff. They don't understand that the person is serious about it. They sometimes refer to supplements as steroids when they aren't steroids. I think they should allow their kids to take…
• I liked your points but Sometimes , what you talked about can happen. But the rules are strict now. The company called "ConsumerLab" tests rach and every supplement that is made. Parents can check the reputation of the company and also go into the depth of the ingredients used.…

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• 1. My opponent doesn't seem to understand that eating an unbalanced or improper diet can lead to thyroid dysfunction and temperature increases. The thyroid gland can be disrupted through eating too much grain food which causes a vitamin and iodine drain. Eating foods that lack…
• 1. Grains are bird food and are unsuitable for humans. Birds have a body temperature of 40 degrees celcius while humans have a body temperature of 37 degrees celcius. If humans eat too much bird seed their body temperature will increase to 40 degrees celcius because bird seed…

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• In addition, there are many different groups of steroids. One of them is really natural. It is called anabolic-androgen steroids. Anabolic - androgen steroids inlude only testosterone, were given to male with abnormal hormone levels or to induce puberty. Testosterone ,in…
• These days, more and more children bear with disabilities. They want to be Beckham, Ronaldo etc. They want to achieve something in sports, to demonstrate other people that they can do what other people do, everyday. Even they try to achieve their dreams, still it is very hard…

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• When I said bankrupt earlier that was wrong, but what is true that is $1,233 for the ER or $800 for an abortion is too expensive. You see in Canadian they universal health care and yes people can abuse the system but EVERY health care plan can be abused. Also, it is a right of…
• My first reason is that it is a basic human right and an American right. In the Declaration of Independence, it says life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights. This means that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are given to all humans. It says…

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• . http://www.youtube.com... Explanatory Power and Burden of Proof Because no explicit of burden of proof was stated in the rules and neither me or my opponent claimed the other had burden of proof, we must assume a shared burden. This is only strengthened by the fact that my…
• . http://www.youtube.com... I thank my opponent for accepting this challenge to debate, I think this will be an enlightening experience for us both. I will be taking the position that Milk superior to Soy Milk today. I will explain why Cow milk is superior to Soy Milk via a…

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• I have nothing else to add too :/
• "I would argue further that smoking is a very hard habit to kick out, much like addictions to various stuff, like chocolate and sweets, video games, and the such. Having smoking banned does not actually do anything to solve the problem in Bulgaria, as reported by the Sofia…

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• If the patient has a serious illness, they should not be leaving their ward for health reasons. Therefore, the only people using it would be the patients with injuries and the families of patients. Patients with leg injuries would find themselves restricted to a wheelchair or…
• The fast food should stay at most hospitals because they provide a huge amount of money to help modernize the hospitals

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• Homeopathy is NOT a valid form of medicine. It lacks scientific plausibility. And is no better than the placebo effect.

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• See Above.
• Same as above.

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• By forfeiting he has conceded all of my arguments in the previous round.
• Framework: I accept the burden of proof, but I wish to amend it to include restaurants as well as bars. Since the resolution cannot change once the debate has started, it will not include bans outside of restaurants and bars. 1. Liberty: My plan does not violate the harm…

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• They involve tobacco dependence by trying to treat it with a lesser dosage, if we're consistent with the point of therapeutic value I made. We are not debating if it is legal or not, so that's off the point. Hookah pens can contain no harmful ingredients such as nicotine.…
• I don't see how adulthood has anything to do with it. These simulations of cigarettes can be a good replacement for those who are addicted to tabacco. "The primary therapeutic use of nicotine is in treating nicotine dependence in order to eliminate smoking with the damage it…

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• Well true it is bad for your health, but if you choose not to smoke you don't have to worry about it and if you don't want to be around those who smoke, you don't have to hang with them, true people die from smoking, but it was their choice to smoke in the first place. that's…
• Smoking is not bad enough to cause people to riot, get angry, and cause a big fuss. It is not because I smoke, because I don't, but because if someone wants to smoke it's not your business (unless its in your household and you're against it) smoking does not cause the body to…

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• Thank you for the debate, and I hope you had fun. Sorry about you getting the flu!Last round, so I will only refute con's arguments."Fist off I would like a healthy argument but just so you know it is a proven fact that doctors put some of the flu into the flu shot so you will…
• I would like to start off by thanking my opponent for providing such a wonderful debate topic. I look forward to a strong and healthy debate!"People should not trust the flu shot because I once got the flu shot and then I got the flu within the next couple days."That's rare.…

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• The struggling uninsured can be exempted from penalties.
• Employers should be required to offer insurance to employees

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• I'll be arguing on how the scariest word in American polotics, the Afordable Health Care Act, otherwise known as Obama Care, is a step in the righ direction for insuring the 47 million people who did not have health care before the law. People that paln to accepted this debate…
• I am unfortunately unable to continue this debate so I hope we can continue this debate latter.

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• Yes, I understand that mental illness has always existed as they may be heredity. However, Only a small proportion of mental illnesses are caused from genetics. In fact, According to Don Mordecai, The national leader for mental health and wellness at Kaiser Permanente, "What…
• Society has created social standards and "norms" that people believe they must conform to. Many people encounter societal pressure from media and standards by which they should abide to. For example, Social media is a large platform which sets expectations of what people should…

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• Labeling GM foods is unnecessary because there are no proven health risks and it would hurt businesses by causing fear in customers (no one likes to hear the words "genetically modified").

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• Obesity is obviously the most urgent issue in America today. As I stated above obesity affects 1 out of every three adults and 2 out of every 19 kids ages 2-19. Obesity does more than just make a person look bigger / fatter, it also increases the risk of many serious health…
• Obesity is the most urgent problem facing America today. Today, 36% of all adults ( people over 18 ) are obese! That is 1 in every three adults. what's more is that obesity rates have doubled from 1990 going from 15% to 30%! However, this major issue does not just affect…