Law Debate Topics — page 17

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• "Why do women need to accept this? Why is this a tradition? This is not a good tradition because it limits the couple"s choice in choosing their name." This is a well-known tradition, dating as far back when surnames are created. It is a good tradition because it is the males…
• Women need to accept that it is a well-known tradition for females to take their husbands last name. Only self-centered and feminist women believe that they should keep their surname. How horrible is it for a child to have two last names.

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• I think we can agree that I may skip sections 1-3, them being agreed upon. 4) Quote: It was not an unnecessary section, it was an opening statement. Let us move on. 5) First Amendment: I apologize, I wrote it late last night, and that was a typographical error, for lack of a…
• Thank you for your very thoughtful response! 1) Burden of proof: Sure... But you have yet to negate my resolution. 2) Definitions: I agree with all of them, we may proceed. 3) Notes: 1. I agree. 2. I agree. 3. Yes, I worded it that way on purpose. We may proceed. 4) Quote: I'm…

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• No attacking of the other opponents facts or statements. 3rd round - Rebuttal! This is the time to deconstruct the opponent. (Aka attack opponents statements and facts)

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• I am going to organize my argument on three contingencies, labels alphabetically. But first, I would like to proved some simple definitions that suit the overall topic. Civic Virtue: "Civic virtue is the cultivation of habits of personal living that are claimed to be important…
• I believe that schools are entitled to check students for contraband or weapons, so long as they do not go too in-depth with searches. For example: a school should be aloud to search cars in the school parking lot, however they should not be allowed to strip search students.…

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• For the sake of this debate I am not talking about FanDuel and DraftKings specifically but they are included. I am talking mainly about betting on moneylines and spreads with a bookie. Either online or with the Joe Schmoe down the street. By going against in this debate, you…
• Thank you for accepting and I look forward to an informative and respectable exchange with you. Legalizing sports wagering recognizes the plain truth that people are going to bet on sports if they want to. Despite the legality of the act in the jurisdiction. I ask you and…

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• What we are forgetting here is that the flag is a symbol of our freedom, correct? So people are claiming that they are allowed to burn the flag due to freedom of speech. However, it's a paradox. They are destroying something that gives them the freedom to destroy it. Our…
• Today in my civics class, I watched an old video on the Texas v. Johnson case. I have always been against burning the flag, but seeing the disrespect from this "Revolutionary Communist Party" made my blood boil. That flag is the representation of everything this country stands…

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• Ok Not Bad BUT!!!! Your 65% wrong If you seen the movie Super High Me sequal to Super Size Me Then you would know that when high on Mary jane your memory is actually better and your reading and mathematics skills are also better. Also study shows that wen high on mary jane your…
• Ok here i go. Marijuana or as i like to say "Weed" is also known as Cannabis or Ganja (Hemp), and as well all know that cannabis and hemp are boths forms of plants,which comes from the Earth (Mother Nature). Now why should a government make use of a substance that comes the…

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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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• All Points extended!
• All points extended.

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• Con begins by suggesting that pot cannot be legalized, because people might smoke and drive. First, extend my argument that drinking and driving is infinitely more dangerous than smoking and driving [1] yet alcohol remains legal. For Con's argument to have merit, he would have…
• Smoking pot is a victimless crime; that is it does not infringe upon anybody else's rights. Instead people have the right to exercise their personal freedom to smoke. It is not the government's responsibility to legislate morality. The government exists to protect people's…

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• To begin my closing statements, I think I will reiterate the topic of discussion. That being "Copyright laws are antithetical to the principle of free expression." I though this would make an important inclusion, since it appears that my opponent has forgotten this. It was…
• I must confess a degree of personal incredulity regarding the claims of my opponent. My consternation originates, primarily, from two separate segments of their response. The first issue I have is with the idea that constitutional rights are not absolute. The second is with the…

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• My opponent has forfeited. Extend arguments.
• Introduction: Former Governor of Connecticut Jodi Wells was once quoted in saying, "At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security." Security and safety are essentials to living a happy, contented life. When individuals feel insecure, problems ensue. A just…

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• I would like to apologize to my opponent and concede this debate. I had a family mater that I had to tend to and was no able to post for rounds 2 or 3. If my opponent would like to have a second debate, I am open to that idea, but as far as this debate -- I would like to…
• The United States Constitution was written in such a way as to be a flexible an ever-changing document so that future generations can interpret the intent of the writer's broad and yet dynamic framework for the country. The founders of the country, specifically those who wrote…

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• I disagree because I killed a man once and I was looking at life, but I got a plea bargain and only got 30 years and now I am out of prison because I broke out. Don't tell anyone though I am in hiding. So I will describe what I did first I killed the man then I ran away. Then I…

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• Murder is, first of all, immoral. If murder was legal, imagine everyone being able to kill whoever they wanted to. It would be awful. Also, the crime rate would be out of the roof because people could steal and if anyone tried to do anything, they could get killed. People would…
• 1st round is acceptence.

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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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• People who are old enough to commit a crime are old enough to be charged with the crime they committed. It does not matter if the person who committed the crime is 10 or 14 or 50 or black or white. All that matters is that the crime was committed and the person who committed…
• Perhaps, but life isn't fair. Children can be charged as adults since children are capable of committing the same crimes as adults. It is normal. Little children ages 1-6 are not really capable of committing a crime. However at age 14... So kids should be tried as adults since…

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• In conclusion I believe that the current system we use is ineffective. Until the juvenile system is altered, the teens guilty of innocent crimes should be tried as adults. These teens definately need attention, but this type of attention we should give them is while they are…
• I truly admire your acknowledgment of the argument's civil process. We share beliefs in the purpose of arguing is to expand one's knowledge, and recognize others opinions and reasoning. It is a rare opportunity I get to argue with intelligent, mindful, and genuinely kind people…

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• With many thanks to my opponent for his considered response, I should like to address the issue of feasibility as follows: I accept that there is likely to be abuse of the system, rather like there is abuse of the blue badge system, whereby able-bodied people "borrow" their…
• I would like to extend my thanks to Republican95 for his contribution an should like to respond as follows: Feasibility. My opponent is right to point out that it would be impossible for the police to check that every car in the fast lane was being driven by a suitably…

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• My opponent has not responded, I shall withhold further arguments until answered.
• This could have been a clever tactic in order to attack the constitutionality of flag burning in Iran, but you don't actually attack the constitutionality of the action. But when we look at this statement what we can see is that Flags have been burned and that people did not…

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• Final cards:the King of Hearts I fold thinking you have the better cards, unbeknownst to me that it would've been a tie. Angry, I call one of the bouncers to rough you up. Having scared you, I proceed to run away with the winnings n leave you for dead! What will you do...
• Ok ok so the next 3 cars are 5Clubs Ace Diamonds Ace Hearts Liking this, i proceed to bet my personal maid, putting her on the line. Do you fold or check?

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• 1: In this case society is advanced by statistics. A statistic is a representation of data to what people are doing. If people are getting fewer divorces, the stats would simply show. The number itself would show advancement. 2: Yes, so why not regulate divorce as well? (Which…
• A lower number on paper is the goal. A lower divorce % COULD mean less people are getting married, however the same could be said about people staying married. You have different ideals on marriage and divorce, but in the context of the discussion it is irrelevant. The laws and…

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• Where you quote what I had previously said "it does not take long to steal a car" I must have mistyped that because it does take a long time to steal a car. Also, I haven't received very many arguments from the con side. The only clear argument I saw about why we shouldn't ban…
• I said that it does take a long time to steal a car, and that because or that, the police will have an easier time and more time to catch the drunk driver. Also, I didn't say that drunk drivers always kill people. I never said that. Drunk drivers do kill people, that is true,…

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• sorry about the last round mors202, I had a thesis paper due Wednesday and have been working on that constantly. Sorry again. =( Considering this is my final arguement, I will say that I see where my opponent is coming from in his arguement. I will however, say that while his…
• "Seperation of Church & State" as outlined in the Constitution, means that religion and the law will not conflict. So long as religion does not break any laws or harms others. It is meant to be constantly enforced; however, it is only implied when it is convenient for society.…

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• Since my opponent has not posted an argument, I will let my last statements from R2 act as my closing statements. For this round, I will end the debate by giving my opinion of a vote breakdown. Agree Before - That is a matter of opinion, and your choice. Agree After - That is…
• First of all, I would like to say that I have clearly won this debate already because Con has dropped ALL of my arguments. Do to this fact, it is safe to guess that my opponent has accepted all of my arguments, and can't refute them. Next, I want to point out that when voting,…

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• I feel once you are 18 you are considered an adult. At this age, people start venturing on their own. At 18, you are given the rights as an adult. However, 18 year old are still underage to drink. That doesn't make sense. Reality: people who are under 21 right now, do drink. If…
• I believe drinking age should be lowered to 18.

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• You should be convicted of Manslaughter. As I said in my past statement you practically put the gun in the victims hand even if you're a little fifth grader your killing someone. You don't have to be incarcerated at the young age but going back to you're statement the age. What…
• I do think they should be incarcerated because they practiclly put the gun in there hand or noose around there neck. what do you think?

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• 500 Characters, this time for certain.
• Unfortunately, there is a flaw in your reasoning, why should said individual carry the gun at home or on their person anyway, people don't need to have the right to KEEP firearms. You don't need to own a firearm to take part in recreational activities. The firearm could be…

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• Creative commons allows existing work to be used as a building block by others
• If the public funds a product it belongs to them

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• In regards to: "I believe that relationships are more reliable and more stable if built on friendship and mutual interest" I completely agree with this, emotional bonds are a much better glue for a relationship than sexual attractions. However, just because everyone can be nude…
• In regards to: "relationships are always going to be damaged if revealing clothing is heralded as the norm" If a relationship is damaged by the sexual drive of one of the persons involved then that relationship was most likely built mostly on sex in the first place. It's true…

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• I believe that in today's society that the freedom of speech has become less free and is becoming even less free as the days go on. an example would be, you cannot say anything against the president and his family that is negative in any way without some type of reprimand. If…
• what are you the stupid kkk

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• Witnesses might be identified and placed in danger
• Unruly defendants can play up to the cameras

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• You have a child point however I'm not saying that all what would happen is licence suspension there would be other penalties such as more jail time and possible other penalties.
• I believe that a driver who is convicted of a DUI should have their license suspend because Drives with DUIS have taken lives. Not all of them have but a lot of crashes are caused by drivers driving under the influence. Imaging that you are a parent of a 16 year old who has…

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• We have the insanity defense for adults, but that is for adults who cannot understand completely what they are doing. What about adults who partially understand what they are doing but don't have the complete ability to predict the consequences for their actions."When moving…
• 1. Issuing a "not guilty due to immaturity" court decision seems to contradict your initial assertion that the juvenile justice system is a "free pass." This proposed idea says that if someone convicted and claims "they are too immature" then the court will be overruled. "Not…

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• Under Affirmative, I always thought I was arguing how rehabilitation is more important than punishment. I misread the statement. So, I see that my opponent started an unbeatable and a rigged debate. He wants me to argue that there should be NO PUNISHMENT whatsoever, which…
• First, I want to start off by saying that United States has the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. At the end of 2007, it has 2.3 million people incarcerated. Sickeningly, more than 1 American adult were kept in jail during the start of 2008. China has for times…

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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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• Let me define a Private Prison: Private prisons Prison facilities run by private prison corporations whose services and beds are contracted out by state governments or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. or can be defined as "A private prison or for-profit prison is a place in which…
• This debate is apart of the March Beginner's tournament, hosted by bsh1. Thank you bsh1 for all of you're time and effort that was put into organizing this. In this debate, will be argued "For-profit prisons in the United States should be banned." I being Pro, my opponent being…

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• Enough said.
• I can only assume that Con has given up on this debate. Overall, his argument had depth, but was too messy. Regardless, take that conduct point off, voters.

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• Glad you asked. Here is my answer #1 The First Amendment guarantees the free exercise of religion. The pastor has chosen as part of his ministry distilling advice on what he believes to be the proper way to correct disobedient children and teenagers.. A way which he finds…
• According to a pastor of a Christian Church, a real one, 17 year old children should be whipped with a switch to correct willful disobedience. I will be pro and take the position supporting the pastor on his views on the corporal punishment of teenagers. My opening argument is…

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• I also enjoy debating this topic, sir. Thank you.You stated that your main stance is that banning alcohol will only increase drunk driving rates because people will have to go out in search for it, and also it should not be taken away from those that drink responsibly. You also…
• The number of drunk drivers is increasing"Drunk driving showed a long, slow decline between 1993 and 1997, from 123 million incidents a year to 116 million. But according to a new national survey, from 1997 to 1999 that increased 37 percent to 159 million and that rate…

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• Hopefully, we both can learn something. I'll be trying to prove 3 points: 1. The Second Amendment is meant as protection against a tyrannical government and is still important today. 2. The debate over gun rights vs abolishment of that right is actually Gun owners vs Non-gun…
• First: I am fine with how gun control is now, we can debate whether or not gun control should be increased or decreased. Second: I believe the 2nd Amendment is there to protect the American population from a tyrannical government. Now that this is out of the way: I say that…

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• I will again allow my opponent to use his LAST available section to assert his side of the debate. Comments like those of the previous round can be placed in the comments section to avoid the waste of debate space. This debate can be thus treated as a 1 round debate; my rounds…
• I believe that the opposition misunderstood the statement I presented in the Round One argument. That equal in "severity" does not mean equal in "nature". Meaning that the worse the crime the worse the punishment, but not committing a criminals crime against that criminal. The…

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• "(1) Well, you bought up the matter of Jesus. Also, he was a living person. Even atheists agree that Jesus was alive, although he could of not had powers or been the child of God. https://en.wikipedia.org...; Wikipedia isn't always a good source of evidence You are delusional,…
• Here is my proof that Jesus does not exist: https://en.m.wikipedia.org... To tell me to give evidence that Jesus doesn't exist is irrelevant and pointless, it's like saying "Give me evidence that leprechauns don't exist" it has nothing to do with the first amendment, but…

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• The rich are now also deterred
• Creates the perception that the rich are not immune to the consequences of their actions

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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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• Q: What Does "Maginot Line" mean in French? A: "Speed bump ahead"
• Q. Why don't Master Card and Visa work well in France? A. They do not know how to say "CHARGE!"

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• Assault weapons have found a place in society, from a monetary standpoint. Don't get it twisted, guns are big business in America. We only need to look at our neighbors to the south(Mexico), where assault rifles are banned, but overwhelmingly contribute to countless murders and…
• No one can make the argument for allowing public possession of assault rifles. They have no place in society.

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• The cases you specifically point out are refuted later on by other Supreme court cases. These Supreme Court I will point out are cases that pertain to this particular event in much more clear context. The Case Lynch V Donnley which was decided in 1984 was again brought up later…
• There have been numerous court cases over the years over very similar contexts allowing for us to understand why this would be considered to be unconstitutional under Federal law. This statue was enacted by the "Ten Commandments Monument Display Act" and directed the Oklahoma…

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• P1: Cutting sentences for drug offenders would actually prevent criminals who have committed more serious crimes from being released into society before they are ready. Due to the overcrowding issue there is not enough space in prisons for all convicted criminals to fully serve…
• P1: In order to prevent overcrowding in prisons we don't need to release prisoners, the federal government could save billions and significantly ease the overcrowding crisis by adopting strategies that include cutting fixed sentences for drug offenses in half. There are 219,000…

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• Homosexuals are having to hide their identities and it is dehumanizing. If it is in favor of the rights of the certain individuals why does it force them to hide their identities? Gays aren't prosecuted (from military personnel), its a myth. The only prosecuting is strictly…
• DADT is a counterproductive and it rids of very effective military personnel. Doctors, Mechanics, Pilots, Engineers, and etc. are being dishonorably discharged for coming out and saying they are homosexual. Bill Clinton established this policy to theoretically raise the…