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• Ok, firstly I would like to have a link for your sources as I find this hard to believe that. If they are true then I find that hard to argue against, however I can tell you the positive effect of the legalisation of cannabis. As you know one of the main reasons of smoking is…
• Ah, this is where most people make very incorrect assumptions. One of these is that cannabis is harmful. This point was based on a study done in the 1900's on monkeys. The monkeys were forced to smoke cannabis. The monkeys died, however it was not due to the cannabis bring…

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• Since CON has forfeited twice, he concedes this debate. Therefore, I urge a PRO vote.
• I want to add something that I may not have been clear about before. The nature of my arguments can apply anywhere in the world because I don't just say that gay marriage is not a civil right merely based on what the government and courts have randomly declared. I explain the…

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• Homophobic ideals are wrong. All are equal. Our motto support this "Out of many One" and again I must point out how far we have come as a country and how over time our views have become closer to equality. First the Black civil rights, then women's rights. We accepted them as…
• I would like to point out that gays have the rights to be married. In the governments eyes marriage is when a spouse and spouse have a marriage certificate. They are received from the county. Clerks are supposed to approve all couples since they are equal and can and do get in…

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• Rebuttal 1: Gateway Drug Time magazine has a wonderful article on this which I will link and quote throughout this rebuttal. My opponent claims that marijuana is a gateway drug well yes and no. Imagine this, someone who uses a computer is probably 1000x more likely to become a…
• I will argue that Marijuana legalization is a good choice.

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• As my opponent has forfeited his rebuttal round, all of my arguments still stand.SCOTUS's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges was correct. With a quick review of the Constitution, it can be discerned that marriage, as a legal contract, is protected by the Constitution. By the…
• Because both my opponent and I have posted one argument, we will continue as planned, beginning with rebuttals in round three.My opponent opened his argument by defining 'correct' in order to best fit the Resolution. I would agree with his definition "Correctness is a property…

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• Okay I was actually not expecting you to agree with me on anything. But yeah, and I especially like what you said about even if it's a choice, it's okay, because people tend to bash on sexual experimentation often. And that's also good, most of that second paragraph. But…
• Okay, thanks for accepting, let's get started :) First of all, being gay is not "unnatural". In fact, homosexuality is present in over 450 different species. If you think that it's unnatural, just keep your opinion to yourself and don't try to destroy other people's happiness.…

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• PROS CASE(A) It is the personal choice of each individual american as to whether or not they smoke marijuana, regardless of the harms (assuming that the persons are informed on the potential harms). Just as is the case with tobacco and alcohol, each US citizen should be allowed…
• Forward all points.

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• .. To begin with, I am going to evaluate his sources. My opponent sites sources such as: www. drugabuse. gov www. abovetheinfluence. com www. teengrowth. com sites that OBVIOUSLY have a bias. this debate is about a subject which the government STRONGLY opposes, and so there…
• First, I would like to apologize for my delayed response, but some things came up that hindered my time to argue. Now, let's begin, shall we? I will argue that marijuana should be legal in the united states because: (1. )Legal prohibition does not stop consumers from consuming…

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• "The fact that you claim that making a firearm is any harder then making moonshine is a bit of an uneducated statement. The operation of distilling whiskey requires thousands of dollars in equipment as does gunmaking. You can cut costs in gunsmithing similar to the way you can…
• "Since you have left the actual terms for winning said argument completely open by not specifying any sort of terms that i need to prove wrong."I will be arguing that more gun restriction will help prevent crime."Please specify what exactly you want done about gun laws your…

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• Con has forfeited again. Points continue unchallenged.
• Forfeiture – my points carry on unchallenged.

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• For my rebuttal arguments, I would like to make it clear seeing as my opponent has missed the point that I was trying to make. The point that I was trying to make which I put in brackets was the in Genesis 4:19 it claims to allow polygamy which as I was saying that it…
• Due to GCL not being able to respond to my argument in time, I'm willing to let her rebuttal me but in exchange can't rebuttal me in her closing remarks.

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• Final rebuttals:(rebuttal for "impacts americans"): If you are so strongly against the use of this drug because it effects other people - please explain how you jumped to that conclusion. If you are trying to say that it impacts innocent bystanders on the road for example if…
• Thank you as well - I am fully aware that this is a debate about recreational marijuana. You make some very good points as well.Rebuttals:(Rebuttal for your first paragraph): I am fully aware of that. According to this map: https://en.wikipedia.org...Washington, Oregon,…

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• No it wouldn't; we have hardly any guns in the UK and the government is hardly ever invaded
• You make the points on the SECOND round! Now, you claim that banning guns would mean that people smuggle in guns, meaning that there would be no shootings whatsoever, and here is why you are wrong! Banning guns could be achieved using 3 ground rules; * Anyone who owns a gun is…

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• Con starts by letting me know how it is Constitutional.
• There is a Constitutional difference between a State Government and a federal government. They were not hypocrites you just don't realize what 'establish' meant to the Founders. Maybe they were right and Hugo Black was wrong.

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• Argument 1: While I believe a proper government should never establish or support any religion I do think it should set lines as to define what a religion is not. Argument 2: A group of people who believe in the eradication or subjugation of another group of people because they…

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• >>Society accepts gays, just not the defilement of a sacred union such as marriage. I believe that this is the core of your first paragraph. Why is it that we can marry someone else of a different gender but not someone of the same gender? You seem to be going back to the Bible…
• >>for separation of church and state, but it's obvious that everyone's religious views affect their political views. So you are saying that we don't have separation of church and state, no matter what we say. And I do agree that one's religious views will affect one's political…

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• 1. In Warren v. district of Columbia, the Supreme court ruled that the police do not have to provide police services to an individual, except when they develop a special duty to particular individuals (i.e. witness protection)(A). The average 911 response time is also 10…
• I think we both know what law-abiding and mentally healthy mean. Firearm is any gun. This does not include artillery, RPGs, grenade launchers or the like. I would like that they not even be mentioned. Legal purposes- Hunting, recreation, competition, self-defence, collection.

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• Rebuttal 1... I just said a) marijuana possession rates would go down (obviously) because it would be legal. b) laws for marijuana possession in states that allow it are very strict, helping police to enforce them. Argument 2... The legal sale of Marijuana would generate tax…
• The first argument to our debate is the fact that many marijuana arrests are made unjustly and the criminalization of marijuana possession wastes law enforcement resources that could be used to fight violent crime. According to a report released by the Drug Policy Alliance in…

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• My opponent has forfeited their rounds to the Neg. Side. I shall see no other votes going to the Aff for the Neg wins.
• My opponent has forfeited the previous round. So now I'll present my side:. The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism, the same constitutional due process protections it grants to its citizens. (NEGATIVE) Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations…

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• So first off I would not like this to be a nationwide bill, I believe in the tenth amendment, and that we should leave it up to the individual states to decide for themselves, such as Colorado where marijuana is legal for recreational use. You say it is a gateway drug, but if…
• This is America Spence... You get to choose how you live your life. If you think getting high for fun is sad, pathetic or just plain wrong doesn't do drugs. But if you would like to do drugs and harm your own body, by all means go right ahead. Its called Natural Selection, the…

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• banning gay marriage is like banning gays from voting. they would simply not have the same rights as everyone else, which is exactly what it means to be a second class citizen.
• "I am afraid this semantic twist is too out of order and I deny the request for this change of definition."you are OUT OF ORDER! ahaha. anyway, im not changing any definition. you said yourself that they are the same thing, so too late, you already agreed."I don't see how race…

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• Video: http://www.youtube.com... This was fun. Thanks to Hayd, for the debate.
• Full resolution: This house would end the War on Drugs. This is going to be a live debate, between Hayd and me. We'll post the video here. Hayd should not accept this debate until the video is uploaded on YouTube. Format: Tejretics (Pro) Hayd (Con) 8 min. Pro's 1st Constructive…

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• Thank you for responding dukeblueinmyveins, as this is also my first time posting on this website.1) Age restrictions are logicalI believe I was not very clear when I started this debate, and I would like to apologize. I do agree with the fact that age restrictions are logical.…
• In my opinion, gun control in general is highly illogical. I will allow my opponent to state his or her position the first round.

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• I will be arguing that all law-abiding citizens should be able to obtain a gun license. Con will be arguing that citizens should not have access to guns unless their job requires it. Burden of proof is shared.
• It is now time for conclusions. Remember not to read mine until after you post yours. Suicides Con says that guns are the most common suicide method. However, if they were eliminated, people would poison themselves, jump off buildings, cut themselves with knives, or suffocate…

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• It has so many well uses for it, and most people who have never tried it don't understand how it truthfully is, It is not addicting one but, its proven that coffee is more addicting then it. I go weeks at a time without a hit, i take it as i please, i never get the feeling of…
• Marijuana should be de-criminalized for a few reasons, There is not one case in history that recorded a death due to only cannabis use, not one! Compared to the hundreds of thousands that die due to tobacco and alcohol!

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• Hi wjmelements. Sorry for the delay, but here's your debate on gun rights. Please only accept definitions in first round, and if you don't agree with them, we'll work it out in the comment section. Firearms- Any lethal weapon that launches a projectile through combustion of…
• I acknowledge my opponent's confusion about my opening statement, it was an honest misunderstanding. 1. I contest my opponent's case regarding gun crime, that stated "those interested in homocide will either find an illegal firearm or use another means." This is not true. As…

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• IntroductionMy opponent believes I have misunderstand his first argument. This is not the case. The idea of making sure a drug is "safe and effective" in order to legalize it clearly pertains to medical marijuana. The FDA has allowed both alcohol and cigarettes which are less…
• For this round, I'll go ahead and rebut each of my opponent's claims.The Commerce Clause:Here my opponent basically explains that marijuana can be illegal, and that states have a right to prohibit the use of cannabis (and other drugs). It is important to remember that just…

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• To Opponent:Thank you once again for your submission. Since we are running out of rounds, let's continue with the rebuttals for these two rounds. I could clearly tell that you have not paid any attention to what I have said. First off, let's review zealotry once again. I have…
• -Thank you for such a well written argument. I could already tell that you are a deep thinker and a man that supports humanitarian ideas just like I do. I clearly instructed that a minimum of 1,000 words is required, but you have broken this rule, I will pay no attention to…

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• Dropping the first 4 numbers, doesnt mean that the respondent fail to rebut the idea of proponent or no idea to respond on it at all. (Honestly those numbers have nothing to do with the main core of argument)I keep ignoring those number because of the parameters setting. >>>to…
• We both bound in a 10 sentences, I would rather rebut the main core of your argument.I will focus on No. 5 "Right of expression hurts our government. People speak out against our government, and this hurts things like credibility. When credibility drops, the ability to change…

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• Thank you Con for a good debate, especially on a topic such as this where most people taking a Con point of view would not have nearly as well-articulated views as yours, and would rather be using the typical homophobic arguments. Glad I could find an intelligent opponent to…
• I'd like to start by apologizing to both the voters and my opponent for forfeiting. I'll resume the debate from this point on, and rely on this argument for the remainder of the round. Since this leaves my opponent with nothing to rebut, feel free to defend your constructive or…

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• Resolution: cannabis shouldn't be illegal in the UK. Definition/meanings: Fully legal. No limits on growing it. Available like alcohol, though with a ban on advertising (which I would argue should be the case for alcohol, in case anybody is confused). I will ask the challenger…
• I extend my argument. In conclusion, con has not substantially legitimised the ruination of people's lives because of their choice to smoke weed. The only justification he offered, was that it is harmful. This was easily undermined by the fact that many things are significantly…

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• All I have to say is that I have made claims and my opponent has not done anything at all to rebut, so the neg should win. I continued the debate as well, I didn't just give up and yes, I may have my assumptions, but my logic isn't bad. vote neg.
• I do not understand my opponent or my critics. Te supreme court can interp the 2nd as only militia have a right to be armed. Times change, so the law is interpreted by many in funky ways. But I think the supreme court should pass the Gun ban and not invoke the constitution

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• I am pleased that this is turning out to be such a good debate.Rebuttals-My opponent argues that the death penalty is just; the punishment fits the crime. In Con's own words: "Any crime should be punished proportional to ho serious they are." However, there are numerous…
• Firstly, I appreciate Con's prompt and honest response. Now, paraphrasing Con's response to my original claim: Not all forms of killing are wrong, and just because you may think it is morally wrong does not mean that you can make it illegal.My opponent uses the example of the…

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• If Marijuana is legal, Marijuana users wouldn't have to do as much "stupid stuff" to get those drugs if it wasn't legal. All the Government is doing is spending billions of dollars to try to "stop" what will never stop. People will never stop smoking weed just because it's…
• Of course there's risk with weed as with any other drug. This however does not justify the Government's morality being shoved down in law.The distribution of weed and how it is dangerously used is none of the Government's business. People choose their own fates and if they want…

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• Contention 1+: ExpenseThe federal government currently spends $23.44 billion dollars per year to fund the War on Drugs [1], and that's not even counting any possible economic gains from people not being imprisoned and turning to a life of crime (statistically more likely to…
• Resolved, that the federal government should end its current War on Drugs. http://en.wikipedia.org...This debate will start in Round 2; Round 1 is for acceptance only.Good luck, 16kadams.

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• Yes, the Court has a record of upholding drug laws. That is to be expected, because if they didn't, the drug laws wouldn't be around for us to debate on. The Court has a trend of not overturning its own rulings. It delegitimizes itself when it does. However, the Court is very…
• "(Pro's main argument) suggests that it is expected, practical, and logically necessary that drug prohibition will be found to violate (1st and 9th amendment) rights as guaranteed by the Constitution." I will submit to this statement, and assume the burden of demonstrating it.…

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• I believe that marijuana should be legalized in the United States for 3 main reasons. 1. There is no reliable evidence of marijuana having negative effects on the body. 2. People have the right to "harm" themselves. 3. People will do it anyway. First off, I would like to say…

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• Contention 1: Execution is inhuman! C1.1) the Methods of execution is questionable. By questionable, I mean that it may be immoral as to how the DP is carried out. In theUSA, there are 2 primary methods of execution. Electric Chair Lethal Injection The Electric Chair (EC…
• Greetings! I will be defending the position that the USA should abolish the death penalty. We: The USAAbolish: To get rid of completelyDeath penalty (DP hereafter): To be put to death (i.e. executed) for a crime.RulesRound 1 is acceptance only.NO VIDEO LINKSVoting period will…

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• Many states have made laws to allow people to defend their property from those that would attempt to steal it such as the case in Texas. Why should we allow someone to hijack our car when we could be the ones to scare them off? To put it in better perspective for you, what if a…
• I await my opponents return

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• That people are subjected to serving the vision of the federal government whether or not it be at odds with the welfare of the republic is really the main thrust upon which I hang my argument. When justice and the people are truly served, the vision seres the people. When…
• That is a very insightful counter to my assertion. I applaud you for being candid in your response. I suppose I must concede that the work performed in America is to a large extent voluntary. I would say however that the will of survival is without option, and it is on this…

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• Due to my religion I wish to legalise marijuana. To argue against this is to insult me however I am open to all points of view. ... My opponent can start.... My esteemed debater man.... I consider marijuana to be an important part of my religion so it is discrimination against…
• Due to my religion I wish to legalise marijuana. To argue against this is to insult me however I am open to all points of view. ... My opponent can start....

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• Alrighty, in this round, I'll be going over the contentions presented and showing that I win every single one... Hobey ho! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pro Contention 1:…
• Okay, my opponent forfeited... I'd still like to debate this. So, Maya9, keep debating. You still get two rounds to reply. Please? Otherwise, vote for me!

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• Con has conceded his round.
• I thank con for his opening round, however he has failed in his attempt to show why there should be no Gay Marriage.Con puts forward a few assumptions that I would like to deal with individually.Con asserts that marriage has always been between a man and a woman, and that…

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• 1. Drug Use A. Deterrence Con acknowledges that the criminalization of drugs isn't a deterrence for most people. Why implement a counter-productive policy that's ineffective by my opponent's own admission? Next Con notes that his statistic isn't referring only to HS seniors but…
• Thanks, Con. 1. Legalizing Drugs Leads to More Use A. Deterrence A psychological experiment about deterrence and crime conducted in 1978 found that gains were more influential than the probability of capture. In other words, many considered the reward of the crime to be of…

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• We're all people until race divided us, wealth classified us, and stereotypes difined us. You're clearly forfieting the arguement becasue you nothing to say when your primitive ideologies are tested. I assume your Christian or something... so do you think Jesus would agree with…
• You must a total troll, you didn't even read my previous argument since I explained why that 1/3 black people nonsense was flawed (go read it). You also just copy pasted your previous rant to mine. You say your not a racist, but you say their dark skin absorbs too much sunlight…

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• You will need to provide some form of proof for claims that you make.
• An understandable fear but many people thought the same of the alcohol prohibition but as is the case with most things in life their fears were worse than reality. If prohibition yielded more promising results I might see justification in continuing with it. Even if the…

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• at first, i had thought that gay marriage was all wrong, however i see it differently now. what if you wish to spend the rest of your life with a person you truely love but however is the same gender? you can't help the fact that you're either a male or female. it's all about…

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• Okay yeah you make a valid argument saying that we should restrict most substances that can be abused. But the thing is... marijuana is still being abused no matter what we do. Even if we take extreme measures against marijuana use, people will still continue to use it. Also…
• I think that marijuana should be legalized. I currently live in Canada. Justin Trudeau was recently elected prime minister. One of Justin's promises that he made for once he was elected was that marijuana (a very controversial topic) should be legalized. From my brief research…

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• Since my opponent has basically forfeited the debate, I will simply say that the legal definition based on the arguments raised in this debate should remain the same, and I have clearly won this debate. I rest my case.
• Since my opponent has forfeited this round, I will close my argument saying that I have clearly won this debate, saying that the legal definition of genocide is correct and shouldn't be changed. The burden of proof was on my opponent, and he/she has provided no solid evidence…

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• Here's my evidence http://www.thecannabist.co... . Making pot legal would mean that dispensaries like the ones in colorado and Washington could sell weed to pot-smokers and it would take away from the violent criminals making the incentive to deal drugs less. If there were an…
• First off, let me start by saying the decriminalization of marijuana would be beneficial to our country in many ways. Marijuana has been proven to be virtually harmless for the majority of the population. In my opinion, the legalization of marijuana would have the largest…