Law Debate Topics for Students — page 15

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• Since my opponent has not posted any arguments in the last round, I will being my final round by reiterating my arguments. States should fight to lower the drinking age to create justice. Since we live in a society that attempts to be as just as possible, the goal of achieving…
• You are welcome for this debate and I will also enjoy debating this. Now, down to business indeed. My opponent first commits a straw-man fallacy as he argues that it is legal for a drinking age limit to exist, citing the U.S. Constitution as showing that the states have the…

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• The figures show that around one in ten casualties of traffic accidents involve the illegal consumption of alcohol (1) so, statistically, you are nine times more likely to be injured in a crash that is caused by a sober driver rather than a driver who is drunk. So while drunk…
• The British government is proposing to lower the drink-driving (DUI) limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg in order to prevent up to 65 deaths a year. (1) Now nobody would say that lives of 65 people are insignificant, but let's put this into context – every…

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• Cell Phone Use is not necessary in vehicles.
• Cell Phones Are a Public Health Hazard

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• There is no compelling reason for this issue to be decided at the state level, and much less so at the federal level.Simply, if you are in one town and another person is in a completely different town you can't see them, so you have no interest and therefore ought to have no…

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• 1. The brutalization hypothesisThe brutalization hypothesis is what Con tells us: the deterrent effect will be overrided by brutalization. CCW holders will become more brutal, commit crimes, and increase crime. But this effect has not been observed. Con cites a few anecdotal…
• - Clarification -Many terms may be used in this debate. One of them may be the term 'shall issue' laws. Shall issue laws are a form of liberalized concealed carry law. They generally mean if you meet the criteria of the law—including but not limited to—being 21 years of age or…

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• Just because people aren't forced to wear seat belts or motorcycle helmets doesn't mean that you can't wear a seat belt or helmet. If the risks that go along with not using a seat belt or helmet concerns you then wear a seat belt whenever you are in a car, wear a helmet…

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• Hello again, I: Couple things.. I'm NOT comparing our prison system to anything OTHER than our OWN sense of justice, and our OWN Constitution. That we don't treat our prisoners as badly as other countries do, is NOT a good argument for the way we treat them. Secondarily, if I…
• Hello I: Thank you for taking me on.. I'm sorry that I didn't explain my position better, and in the main, I don't disagree with you.. I have NO problem with people be sentenced to prison. Oh, I do too, but THAT'S not the basis for my argument.. I'm simply saying that the…

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• Your first debate, let the mayhem begin! Just kidding, I am no better at this than you are most likely. Don't let my win ratio fool you. A couple of weeks ago I was 0-27 now as of this posting I am 24-3-1 I am a controversial personality and people mess with my voting record,…
• I would like to debate bringing back public humiliation as a form of punishment for misdemeanor repeat offenders. Putting people on probation and sending them to councilors is a complete waste of time in my opinion. These forms of so called punishment almost always cause the…

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• This is the January - February 2009 resolution for the National Forensics League for Lincoln Douglas. I would appreciate if the opponent knew the style of debating. As the entire resolution did not fit inside the title box, it is as follows: Resolved: The United States ought to…
• I forfeit due to time.

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• OK. Thanks, RoyLatham, for accepting this debate. Without further ado, then, I present my substantive case: === THE IMPORTANCE OF "Innocence until proven guilty" === There is very good reason that every country with a fair legal system enshrines an idea of "innocence until…
• After my opponent has accepted, I will give my arguments and we will have a 3-round debate as per usual. I believe the resolution largely speaks for itself. I will, however, give two definitions and one caveat that define the terms and boundaries of the debate, to avoid…

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• First, to quote your second round, "the only time that the government should be allowed to make a law without an amendment is… war time" It seems that you have conceded that my primary contention is valid; that any legislation that doesn't meet a strict interpretation of the…
• It seems that you are making two major contentions; that the Constitution is outdated ipso facto that it was written in times that are fundamentally unlike our own, and that the Constitution ought to be modifiable through the amendment process. I will address the later argument…

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• I forfeit
• Everybody has a right to defend their property if it is being threatened. Even if it is dangerous, it should be their decision.

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• seeing as i forfeited a round by accident ill assume that the same happened to my opponent.
• lol not really i just ran out of timehttp://youtu.be...First, like i said, you could take the bus. it costs less then driving most of the time gets you where you need to go and you dont need a permit or a license. also if your sixteen it would be best to spend most of your time…

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• Ah, but it does take certain rights of ownership away from the owner if people are illegally occupying his/her land. Is it not the owner's right to do with his/her property as they may wish? Furthermore who decides what is used and unused in terms of property? What if a farmer…
• The Right of ownership is a basic right in most legal systems. It is a core foundation of any civil relationship. Almost all civil relationships are built around ownership and possession. The whole idea of ownership rights is to regulate people's relationships toward each other…

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• And furthermore, marshmallows are the best type of candy.
• Sure.

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• Yes the Armed Forces and President are necessary for American safety. But without the Patriot Act, how are they going to acquire the information necessary. Without the Patriot Act, we'd be attacking enemies blindly and without sufficient information. And trust me, bad…
• Dispelling Some of the Major Myths about the USA PATRIOT Act -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myth: The ACLU claims that the Patriot Act "expands terrorism laws to include 'domestic terrorism' which could subject political…

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• This is my first Debate. In order to get a feel for this site I've decided to start my first debate with something that I've studied for years and am deeply intrigued by. On July 4 1776, Thirteen Colonies declared Sovereign Statehood and broke away from their oppressive…

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• Okay, I think that our judicial system is seriously flawed. There are two reasons for this: 1. The Supreme Court According to "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constituion", the Founding Fathers had intended for the judicial branch to be the weakest branch of the federal…
• I don't think we're on the same page here. Sorry. The resolution is: the United States judicial system is seriously flawed. As PRO, I am supposed to be backing up the fact that the United States judicial system is seriously flawed, which you have conceded over and over again in…

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• Data (starting with it because it is the most important point):My opponents first faulty argument is one source how is it credible. If my opponent really wants 16 studies, he can have them, but the Lott study essentially sums all them up in the 2010 version. My opponent has…
• Thank you for responding :D1. Deterrence- Self Preservation My opponent claims people who engage in violent crime will likely not be involved in self preservation, claiming they already are in danger by doing this etc. This is factually incorrect. Criminals, more then the…

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• A "Natural law" argument has its place. But if you wanted it to be a premise, it was on you to require it. You cannot simply assert it after the debate has started. "My opponent then makes an argument from ignorance:" I did not make an argument from ignorance. An argument from…
• "If those who wish to enact laws to restrict freedoms have no burden of proof, then all of the freedoms we possess, by default, should be illegal until defended to be otherwise." I am not the one who is proposing to limit freedoms. I am arguing that the freedoms currently in…

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• Corporal punishment is unjustifiable and amounts to child- abuse because it is unjustifiable and amounts to child abuse as it degrades the child and lowers their self esteem. It is illegal for a reason and increase the rate of crime and violence. Also it could have…
• It's not nice to hit people Corporal punishment, which is way of inflicting tremendous pain or harm on someone for some violation of conduct, should never be made legal. If made legal it could be used at random and the power abused or used for vengeance. It also sends a message…

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• This was some idea for a debate that popped up in my mind.FOR MY FINAL WORDS OF THE SITUATION: that won't happen if permits get to the right person. If a permit falls into the wrong hands then it shall be reported as lost or stolen and therefore it won't work. This was a nice…
• You do have a point but, permits can be of low cost. Also money isn't the matter of the situation if you listened to anything I said. I said that if this happens it will stop animal cruelty.Permits can cost $10 to $50 dollars for a pet, but that isn't the problem!! If people…

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• NC-AC *Before direct refutation begins this has to be established – We are debating whether or not to REPLACE jail time with significant rehab. – Through out Johnicle's 1NC he advocates the use of both. This isn't practical due to the fact that the resolution in of itself…
• First Good Luck to my opponent. Second Thanks to my judges. Third - yea there isn't a third... I affirm - Resolved: In the United States, misdemeanor jail time ought to be replaced with significant rehabilitation. Definitions – A.Ought - Used to express duty or moral obligation…

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• A handgun ban reduces crime and deaths
• Individuals Should Not Have the Right to Bear Arms in DC

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• This is my first debate so excuse any mistakes I may make in terms of format or anything like that. First and foremost, What are the reasons for this claim that we would be better off without guns in our society? Do you mean that we would be better off if private citizens did…
• I think that the Second Amendment is good for the country. I think that it is essential that the people have the ability to defend themselves against against both foreign and domestic threats I will allow my opponent to present their case

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• ThesisThe plan of contention is "Resolved: The minimum legal age of marriage in the United States of America ought to be raised to 21 years old. " I will argue that Congress should pass a law requiring that the absolute minimum age of marriage be 21 year old. Of course, any…
• Pics bad and I will be redoing this debate. Because this is the case, please refrain from voting on this debate and instead vote on the other.

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• Haha. Good luck on your next debates!
• Hello once again, my name is Forever23 and I am here to bring forth the premise which is that we should adopt the right to be forgotten. My roadmap will include first answering and clarifying my opponents questions and then quickly restating my assertions and finally putting 2…

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• - I find it funny how everyone is like: "I don't want anyone listning in on my conversations", then they go walking around a mall talking on ther cell phones surrounded by 3000 people :) + WTF? Everybody does not do this. And if the person is listening to your conversation,…
• - Thet do not wiretap our phones, internet and live, they DATA MINE, they type a word into a computer lets say bomb, and press enter. + I never said that they wiretap phones. I said that they have the power to. They have a gauranteed supeena. (Section 2703(c)(2) of title 18,…

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• One prisoner costs 37000 dollars a year to care for on average

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• Attack on my opppnents case: :First, all citizens DESERVE the same rights, but those rights can be limited based on actions and/or circumstances. :For instance a criminal loses the right to bear arms because of their criminal act. Thus, the idea that positive rights :cannot be…
• "All men are created equal; they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This is implemented at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence. Denying the right for all legal citizens to…

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• I just want to clarify that in the Philippines Catholic Church doesn't want to have a DIVORCE in the country itself but the "BIG BUT there" is we will not include any RELIGIOUS CONOTATION. I just also want to clarify that divorce is a solution for a couple if only if there was…
• My name is zain, in this proposition I am in favor that Divorce in the Philippines must be legalized. Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. Divorce is illegal in the Philippines and the Catholic church would like to…

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• All points extended.
• Extend all arguments.

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• Also good luck... But its not just teens that causes accidents and not all children are irresponsible. But teens only accounted for 8 percent of motor vehicle deaths, As a behind the wheel driver, and 10 percent of deaths in the passenger seat. Now there isn't a large gap in…
• I think younger kids should be able to drive. 1. Special test should be giving out to younger teens that are of age 14+ to obtain a drivers permit and 17+ to obtain a license. Now I say this because kids always wanted to drive. With the right help we may be able to get them…

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• Reducing speed reduces deaths
• Increase in motorcyclists

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• This is my first debate. Resolution: "Flag desecration should remain legal in the United States."Definitions:Flag desecration: "...[A] term applied to various acts that intentionally destroy, damage or mutilate a flag in public." [1] In our case, the flag will be the American…

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• I thank you very much for taking on this debate and hope for it to be an interesting one. I will start with my arguments that marijuana benefits the population financially, then move to it's laws that may be seen as drastic and finally it's health benefits. Marijuana is one of…
• Legalization of weed is an ever growing topic in society, especially with younger people. I will debate why weed (specifically smoking marijuana) is more beneficial to the populace financially and improving the populations happiness, than keeping it illegal. My opponent will…

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• Questions for Tarronce 1 How can the desegregation plans bring more harm than good to our people when this plan was the only choice to bring our people together our plan not only was not only brilliant but it shows a good example of what the 14 amenity quoted that every…
• affirmative 1 In 1964 many kids started boycott 1 kids refuse to attened there school many kids got home school 2 kids started throwing eggs and other metarals at the buses which the black were on 3 kids and there parents started protesting around boston affirmative 2 In 1974…

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• Sad.
• Another forfeit.

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• Con, raises an apparently obvious truth, for anyone who has a young child, the rage they would feel at seeing their child struck would be so immediate and obvious. To be quite frank, I have acted out of rage at seeing individuals I have cared for harmed - but, once emotion is…
• "I will simply sum up my entire argument in one final sentence. I believe that the mentally handicapped should be punished like the rest of society for criminal behavior, and if there are laws like the case of raping the mentally handicapped having a more harsh punishment than…

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• it's not the best idea because you don't give them the chance to change. It's not right for us to wash our hands of somebody who has done something wrong. Punishement yes, but not forever.
• In the mines it's not good because they can do something very bad without being observed. The gulags are too bad and bullies have to travel to go there. jails are everywhere so they're a closer place to send them . Doing so they'll learn something wich they won't learn in mines…

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• My opponent probably loss track of time. I hope everything's okay.Seeing that this is the last round and I couldn't respond to CON's last statements, I hope he fulfills his ethical obligation to not make new arguments.BH, it was kinda fun debating with you, I learned alot...…
• Thanks again, BH. I understand that my opponent had limited time to write this and as we can see, my opponent made a brief representation of his arguments and rebuttal, most of my case weren't pointed out to be refuted, so therefore, please extend them this round. Refutations:…

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• The licence you are talking about is a simple pet licence that apples to all dogs and is not at all what I am talking about. A licence proving a service dog to be Legitimate would prevent service dogs from being refused access, especially for people with disabilities that are…
• I would like to mention that I am referring to US laws, so if you are referring to the laws of a different nation you need to switch focus. America has no form of registry for service dogs, under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) a service animals is defined as, dogs…

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• I affirm the following resolution that states Resolved: In United States public K-12 schools, the probable cause standard ought to apply to searches of students. We offer the following terms: public school- a school supported by government funds probable cause-reasonable…
• I will be defending the notion that probable cause ought to be implemented in public schools. Debate Precepts: Round 1-Acceptance Round 2-Case Round 3-Rebuttal Round 4-Defense(No new arguments introduced) public school- a school supported by government funds probable…

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• Why should they deserve to be protected ? Maybe because it is the government (although I agree with the war) that is putting them in the position to have this stuff said . I am not saying you can't protest a soldier as an individual but you shouldnt be able to protest against a…
• Okay , first of all , Phelps isn't going to your funeral they are going to SOLDIERS funerals, and harrassing the families that have just lost a loved one. If we can make specific rights as to hate speech for people of a different race, why not a soldier. We are not talking…

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• Thank you Mirza and to the forum. As we close our debate, I would like to first comment on my opponents rebuttals and well documented arguments. Then I will close with my final thoughts. I will kindly disagree about the statement Mirza made in paragraph 1 rebuttal: "To me, this…
• To start Round 2 of this debate I will continue my point from Round 1. With constant technological advances and the increased need to be mobile, cell phone use while driving should be not become yet another citation. An attempt to legally prohibit this type of driver…

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• I'll repeat: he question you set forth is "should people be allowed to sue fast-food restaurants?"... You ask "what is the point if you and many people sue fast-food restaurants and you lose consistently?"- The point is that we are exercising our FREEDOM to use the court…
• You are going off topic... The question you set forth is "should people be allowed to sue fast-food restaurants?"... You ask "what is the point if you and many people sue fast-food restaurants and you lose consistently?"- The point is that we are exercising our FREEDOM to use…

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• Rebuttals 1. Marriage gives everyone equal individual rights because everyone has the same ability to get married. Firstly, my claims about individual rights were not concerning this issue, but rather about an individual's right to decide what is a marriage to them, without…
• Response to rebuttals:1. Legal unions are just as unfair as marriage.The advantages of unions can be divided into two subsets: those which are inherent to the concept, and those that the government chooses to give additionally. Those which are inherent include things like the…

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• i feel that it is wrong when people are randomly searched on the street with out the police giving a good enough reason to do the search I believe it is because of appearance and that the police should not be allowed to do random searches without a good enough reason or…

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• It's disappointing, but my opponent has forfeited the third round and therefore the debate.
• My opponent has been active since the time of my last argument. Since he has neither posted a counter-argument nor has he tried to contact me in any way, I can only conclude that he was unable to come up with a rebuttal in the allotted time. I sincerely hope he is able to come…