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1051.
Police should be charged with murder for killing anyone, including criminals
For
I will be supporting the fact that any Police officer should be held accountable for any loss of life caused in the line of duty. There are many cases of Officers killing the elderly, young children and people who couldn't even begin to defend themselves and getting away with…
Against
I am going to keep this short and simple due to multiple FFS The resolution is as follows " Police should be charged with murder if they kill anyone, including criminals. " This is essentially saying that anyone including police officers should be charged with murder even in…
before i make a hard contention i'm going to give my adversary a chance to lay out a solid round.
1052.
Cannabis should be legalized
For
'1) My opponent states that drug prohibition will barely affect or even encourage drug use. ' No I did not state that it will barely affect it , It might it might not we don't know there is many factors to consider , (like demographics and religion) even if it does I don't see…
I extend my arguments
Against
Rebuttals"No I did not state that it will barely affect it, It might it might not we don't know there is many factors to consider"This was after you said "for example in Portugal drug legalization barely affected the numbers at all." in Round 2, so you actually did state that…
Rebuttals1) My opponent states that drug prohibition will barely affect or even encourage drug use. My response to this is that my opponent has shown no examples or sources of this happening. Portugal is one country and although prohibition there may have a small effect that…
1053.
Discrimination should be legal
For
RE: Con writes, "Business should not discriminate because they cannot discriminate. It is the law." My opponent continues to appeal to the status quo, but that's a fallacy and simply isn't an argument against the resolution of this debate. I'm specifically arguing against the…
My apologies for the slow reaction time, but it is now my weekend from work and so I'll be able to respond much quicker. RE: Discrimination defies sound economic policy Here my opponent seems to have forgotten the topic at hand because this argument has no relevance regarding…
Against
WHY A BUSINESS MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE. In an ideal world, the free market would solve all of the problems that plague humanity. Monopolies and market domination by one person, corporation, subsidiaries, or other economic interests would not exist because of true competition and…
A business owner who believes that he can"t conduct business with any person, whether natural or juridical, in defiance of the law and social norms on account of any characteristic, biological or socially constructed, cannot turn around and claim a violation of freedom of…
1054.
Life without parole is preferable to the death penalty
For
Prisoners are usually separated by the severity of their crime and in prison their are opportunities for prisoners to improve their lives in prison. Since people are stuck in jail for the rest of their lives looking for the best of the situation is their only option. Another…
There are still people that are being wrongly convicted today. DNA and other evidences are not perfect and can result in errors. By killing people for killing other people we are falling the motto an "eye for an eye." As a society we need to move away from this idea because a…
Against
Prisons very rarely reform a bad person. Criminals don't change when they are in prison. If left in prison without parol the prisoner would be more likely to kill others while in prison and create ruckus throughout the prison. He or she would not care because they will be in…
They were only wrongly convicted because the technology is not as good as it is today. Which what we have now with DNA testing and such , we can make sure we have the right person. By killing the murders justice is served. We keep more people safe from awful people. People who…
1055.
Prostitution should be legalized
For
In the previous round I have shown a study proving that legalising prostitution would lead to STD's decreasing in popularity . I don't accept your guess as a valid argument equal to that of a documented study . Conclusion - Con has failed to address most of my arguments from R1…
'Ok, my argument was not over abortion, but i could debate that topic if you ask.' Not now. 'Contraception cannot be required, due to rights and laws. Stds are contagious even with the contraception. So unless you can make argument that thet aren't, that is nullified.' You have…
Against
My guess, as you call it is actually understating the true numbers, due to nonreporting, and basic error. My math was accurate, and it is addressed in all rounds all arguments. However, i did not properly rebut, so personally id vote for my opponent. Thank you for the debate,…
Ok, im just going to say that doctors have malpractice insurance, and if say, 2% of 18+ people get prostitutes. That has no connection to rape, and if we assume that number, 2% s accurate, then over 5 billion people visit prostitutes. Then, say, 1% of prostitutes get an STD,…
1056.
The US should grant non-citizen terror suspects full constitutional due process
For
From Manhattan to Mindanao, Islamist zealots draw no distinction between combatants and non-combatants. Jihadists target women, children, and the elderly without even the pretence of discrimination. In June 2004, an Al-Qaeda affiliated group distributed a video proudly…
Not sure if that was a joke. I disagree with all con's contentions.
Against
First i'd like to define some words: Non-citizen as defined by the UN UN 1985 (http://www1.umn.edu... accessed 8/23/12 aes) "any individual who is not a national of a State in which he or she is present." Terrorism: Department of Defense (DOD) defines it as the unlawful use of…
As my opponent has not negated any of my contentions, let them flow through the argument. Now onto my opponents case I disagree with all his contentions.
1057.
The death penalty is a just punishment
For
Ok, seeing as though you have no formal case, I'll go straight to crystallizing my own. And thx for accepting. Contention 1: his attacks, my responses: "You talk about the death penalty being the only true proportionate to a murder... An eye for an eye if you will... But what…
Resolved: The Death Penalty is a just punishment. Definitions: Death Penalty: The execution of a criminal for a capital crime. Just: Giving each their due Punishment: the infliction of a negative for the breaking of the law or for a right violation. Contentions: I. The Death…
Against
Hmmm... his account has been closed thus the forfeit. But as a debater, I can't just sit here and not argue SOMETHING. I'll sum up the round as to why the CON position has been proven more true than the PRO position. SUMMARY The round basically comes down to what is just and if…
Oh the flaws… An overview of my opponent's last round would show that he has not stuck true to the resolution in any manor. His entire refutation of my arguments basically showed how the "jail" system is flawed and killing them is the better alternative. Well, having two unjust…
1058.
Abortion should be illegal except for severe deformities or maternal life
For
Round One will just be for schematics. Just join for round one, and I will post my argument in Round 2.
Overview time! ! You vote Pro because: 1. My opponent dropped my defense of both of my contentions. So, right there, I have two contentions flowed accross, so you consider the round that way. 2. My opponent basically argued MY side with the deformities issue. He said that ". ..…
Against
Alright thanks Ethan. I think that the definitions are blatantly obvious. We all know what abortion is. Illegal... against the law Except... illegal, but these cases are acceptable Severe deformities- Meaning what, like a genetic disease, such as down syndrome. This is the only…
Here we go- 1. "My opponent dropped my defense of both of my contentions." "Contention 2: Abortion is unnecessary--except in the cases listed in the title." I have argued that there are necessary cases that aren't listed in the title, such as rape. 2."My opponent basically…
1059.
The death penalty should be abolished
For
I am nearly going to surrender but I would like to add one point. A policeman have to be punished or even died if he/she shot a man with no reason or the man he/she shot did not commit serious crime.
Life is precious because all people only live once and so do criminal. Resources like money and food can be refilled but lives cannot. 'An eye for an eye' only creates hates, not forgiveness. It is a tragedy when people believe that you killed a man and you have to be killed.…
Against
Sir, you have not answered my question, and as this is the last round, I will not be able to rebut your answer.I invite the voter to look back, and realise that sir clearly avoided my question.In this last round, I will be analysing this debate.I have given you 3 arguments.1-…
I thank sir for his first rebuttals, I will be defending today, and arguing. toowings4u: If our world treasure resources more important than lives, it is absolutely heartless. Sir, we accept that lives are much more important, when compared to resources, but we need to look at…
1060.
The age of consent should be eliminated
For
Again, please consider this to be a three-round debate.
Since my opponent's account no longer exists, please consider this a three-round debate (ignore rounds four and five).
Against
1) Now we know that some people are too young to even be educated on sex and protection. Something makes me doubt anybody will teach a three year old about sex. Or for that matter a three year old can interpret what a person is saying. 2) Molestation doesn't always have to be…
I accept your challenge. The age of consent shouldn't be eliminated because.... 1) Many girls below the age of 12 can get pregnant but be fully unaware of the consquences of sex. 2) Many little kids don't even know what sex is when they consent to it. 3) Many kids are unaware…
1061.
Non-medical marijuana use should be legal in the United States
For
Non medical use of marijuana should be legal in the United States because of it's history, it's positive impact on people, and because it will make the state a better place. Marijuana has many uses, not just to be smoked, but to make cloth and paper. Think about how using…
Against
Ugh.
Arguments Extended.
1062.
Paternity fraud should be criminally punishable
For
Brothers, amy9899 does not know what paternity fraud is. Paternity fraud is when a woman lies and tells a man that he is the father of her child in order to trick him into taking care of it. This most commonly applies to marriage.
Hello, brothers. This is a simple debate. Feminists believe that women have got the right to commit paternity fraud. According to Melanie McDonagh, she says that DNA tests violate a woman's right to choose who the daddy is and that a woman has the right to commit paternity…
Against
however if a woman claims that the non father is the father it is taking away the right to the real father am i not correct?? But i admit i was wrong i was thinking something totally different. But I feel that if the father/so called father has a right to a DNA test as well....
i dont know if i did this right but no i dont feel like the woman has a right to say that the father is not the father.... unless they were raped or in an extremely physical violent relationship... then i feel that the woman does have a right to not put the father down... but…
1063.
Gun rights for law-abiding citizens should be protected
For
I am in favor of gun rights for law abiding citizens. The constitution of the United States protects our right to carry firearms. Citizens of the US should be allowed to own and carry guns, for the following reasons: a) A situation where the government is armed and the people…
Against
In interest of fairness I shall also forfeit the round. Hopefully the Christmas season simply got in the way of an otherwise excellent discussion.
[Sorry it took so long, I tried posting last night but Safari crashed toward the end] I'll argue the position that the Federal Government can regulate the sale of arms, but they cannot ban them. The States, however, may regulate (above what the Federal Government has chosen)…
1064.
Licensed adults should be allowed to carry handguns on school grounds
For
I have nothing left to provide for this case, as my opponent forfeited the last round, therefore I hope the judges vote is in my favor.
First of all, I said absolutely nothing about any psychedelic drugs like Ritalin. Psychedelic drugs aren't substantially shown to provoke violence.They're used to make you forget about something or calm you. Exactly the opposite of what my opponent has said. For example,…
Against
Ever since prayer was removed from the classroom, violence has skyrocketed. Our school system has been designed by Communists imported from Russia who rejected God and are turning the schools into dictatorships. They are conditioning the children to accept totalitarian…
1065.
The US should ban the death penalty nationwide
For
This debate is more about rational and logical thinking as well as moral and ethical thinking than statistics. They are still, however, of importance. BoP is on me, Con can use only logic and rational interpretation to attempt to prove my points wrong. The USFG is the US…
Summary of this debate: Thanks again to Lannan13, I have great respect for him and everything he contributes to this site. Con"s Case: 1: Deterrence: using the same argumentation con does, we can see that life in prison can act as a deterrence. Due to both a life sentence and…
Against
Reason: I didn't forfeit.
Ok.
1066.
Gun laws should be stricter in the United States
For
The use of these tax dollars will be put into a good use. Isn't it better to do full background checks on someone before basically handing them a gun? If someone believes they need to possess a gun in order to feel safer and more secure then that is absolutely fine. However,…
Gun control laws would make it a little more difficult and a little more expensive to buy a firearm. In disagreement with your statement of "people doing what they can in order to get what they want," basically means that in order to stop the trafficking of guns from states…
Against
In doing so, the hiring of new agents and departments to keep track would consist of more tax dollars in order to pay them to do so. If the United states is willing spend that much money on reinforcements than there should't be a problem in buying more efficient systems to run…
I agree that guns are responsible for high death rates however, 75% of those death rates were among victims whom which were killed by the hands of those who were put into place to protect us. Police all over the country have gone on an increasingly high power trip especially in…
1067.
The death penalty should be abolished
For
Other countries have a different set of laws than America does. I live in America, I don't know about you. But the point in this is that we have an established set of laws, and if you break them, they suffer the consequences. And with the economy as it is, we can't afford to…
Think about all of the people clogging up the prisons. That's way more than the death penalty clogging up trials. Besides, now adays with all of the DNA testing, it's unlikely that a person that is innocent will end up suffering the death penalty. Life is a privelige and if you…
Against
I think that death penalty is too cruel. Inspite of the fact that someone killed somebody it does not matter that our society have rights to kill too, because it means that we also murders.Also we can have mistake killing unguilty person.
all the crimes are differently not all the comitted crimes can check by the dna so that's why sometimes suffer innocent people. in addition don't you think about public works instead of giving them death penalty?the most important thing of giving them public works is government…
1068.
Castration should be legalized
For
Sorry that I got forfeited. I just got a 3-day workshop. I'm so sorry. Anyways, I still strongly believe that castration must be legalized because: 1.)It can lessen or totally remove the sex urge or sex drive of a male 2.)It is all about urges and sex drives, so it deals with…
Good day to all, The parameters of this debate will be as follows 1.) Castration will be legalized only on serial rapists, incestual rapists, and rapists that rape minors. 2.) We will handle it globally because no law was legalized since early days. A.)What is castration?…
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You presented no new points on this process. You are just restating what you said earlier. You still have not told me any way of how this will happen. How will they facilitate the castration process? A much easier debate and solution would be this: All people committed rape and…
1069.
Gun control laws do more harm than good
For
Ok so first of all op side has never posted the second round. I don't know whether this is on purpose or because she forgot about this debate. Nevertheless, I will continue on. Ok so once again, op side has never rebutted any of my points. Not the one about self-defense,…
Thanks for responding. Now let me say something first. When my opponent talked about me saying Obama, I just wanted to comment on how Obama is intent on getting stricter gun control laws. First of all, let me refresh you on the topic. I said that gun control laws do more harm…
Against
Us citizens, cannot always do as we are asked. (Why are you focusing on Obama here? Obama is not the care taker of the gun). If you own a gun,of course, you should always put it in a safe place, it is your responsibility , but whoever said everyone listens. A survey ,(first…
1070.
Compulsory DNA collection of non-felons by government databases is just
For
Thank you ThinkBig! I will begin with my rebuttals first and then a summary of my main points. Rebuttals 1. Crime "A bigger DNA database would mean larger backlogs."Here, I am going to state my full model for this debate:A DNA database which includes non-felons should be…
Thank you ThinkBig! To prevent any confusion (since your argument consisted of many cited passages from sources):italicised words: quoting my opponentunderlined words: directly quoting a named source*italicised and underlined words*: quoting my opponent's sources___Before I…
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You've been a superb opponent and have shown excellent conduct throughout this debate. Due to an ongoing sicknesss, I may not be able to respond to every point. I am scheduled to have surgery in two weeks.1. DNA Databases are IneffectiveFalse AccusationsPro quote mines my…
CrimeMy opponent argues that a national DNA database would be a deterrent to crime and help solve crime. While it is true that DNA is extremely valuable in solving crime, bigger is not always better. A bigger DNA database would mean larger backlogs. Consequently, justice is…
1071.
Juveniles charged with violent felonies should be tried as adults
For
I will start with attacking my opponents case and then defending mine. First: Extend jury trials he doesn't make a single attack against this, and I stated clearly the benefits of a jury trial to juveniles and to the welfare of democracy in general. Go to all of his arguments…
Cx occurs in comments section, max 10 questions per person. Sources i shall post in the comments section I affirm Obs one: The word "charged" presumes the juvenile has not yet been convicted. Since it would be unwise to presume the guilt of tha individual, the timeframe of the…
Against
I will start with my case then attack my opponets In order to clarify the debate, I offer the following counter definitions Felony: an offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors, esp. those commonly punished in the U.S. by imprisonment…
In LD the affirmative has the first presentation, so i'll let you post your case first.
1072.
Recreational drugs should be legal in the United States
For
If you do illegal drugs, it is all on you and no one else. This is because you have your own brain and should know better than to do drugs if you do know the risks of it you know if can land you in jail and/or kill you. The United States should allow them because you (by you I…
Against
Extend
Unfortunately, it seems Pro has forfeited the debate. This means that Pro has given me a seven point drop in my favor. Thank you for your time! It was fun to organize and discover new facts about drug and crime statistics. :)
1073.
Marijuana should be legalized
For
Gg m8
Marijuana is not that bad.
Against
I firmly believe that marijuana should be illegal, and it should be kept from people of any age.
Good Luck to my opponent.
1074.
Same-sex marriage should be legal
For
For me at least, my opponent's arguments are a bit difficult to decipher due to grammatical and structural deficiencies, but I shall try my best. My opponent launches a dually-pronged attack on my economic argument, claiming that legalizing gay marriage has a negligent effect…
From my reading, I have concluded that my opponent's arguments tend to focus on the conflict between religion and the state, the state being willing to legalize gay marriage but the religious community rejecting gay marriage as sacrilegious. Although, I admit this could be a…
Against
I will quickly run us all through what this debate has featured as its main points of contention. So there is the two points you brought to the table in your initial argument, Economic benefits and how natural homosexuality is, that I challenged and we continued from there.…
Looking over your initial arguments and premises you are basing your arguments off let"s start by looking at this moral debate through your monetary eyes putting a Dollar on things because that"s how we solve problems with society just throw money at them and they will be…
1075.
The president is violating the War Powers Act
For
President Obama is in violation of the war powers act, by not allowing Congress, the opportunity to debate and vote on the US military becoming involved in a war with Libya. He says he's getting his orders from the UN, and that our involvement over there right now doesn't…
Against
Armed Conflict: A prolonged period of sustained combat involving members of the US Armed Forces against a foreign belligerent. The term connotes more than a military engagement of limited duration or for limited objectives, and involves a significant use of military and…
Once again, my opponent has forfeited his speech.
1076.
Private businesses should be able to deny service based on immutable characteristics
For
I will retract this request if she simply copies and pastes her 1st round argument in to the 2nd round, including nothing new, as it would balance out her infringement. I'll start with my R2 Arguments, since I am supposed to be the first to post, I will go off the assumption…
I will be taking the pro side for this debate, meaning I am arguing that private businesses ought to be able to deny service to a patron even if it is based on an immutable characteristic they possess. BOP is shared where each side has to assert and defend their argument and if…
Against
I will apologize to pro, I am a person who is constantly busy and I often write my arguments with as many as 3 other windows open on the screen at once, such was the case with this debate. So where we stand now, I will let this round pass , no need to C&P the previous debate…
Links annotated. ==Abstract==Private property rights have always been at the forefront of many political struggles in the United States since its founding and until recently courts have come down on an individualistic world view in terms of property, responsibility and so on.…
1077.
Bestiality should be illegal in all cases in the United States
For
Con has cherry picked my argument and ignored the part about having to over haul the legal system to accomodate legalization. Additionally Con operates under something of a delusion that she can shovel off Burden of Proof. Fact of the matter is that an animal is apable of rape…
The task of pro is establish illegality of bestiality in all cases in the United states. To contend this, Con has provided two major points to why legalization is prudent and a minor case made about the resources required to incarcerate offenders. On this last point I am…
Against
Remember, Pro has the burden of proof. Last round, Pro completely fails to justify bestiality"s illegality in all cases. No new arguments in the last round since I do not have a chance to respond. == Rebuttal == R1) Consent Pro argues that consent would be a problem for…
== Definitions == Bestiality = sex between a human and a non-human animal "Illegal in all cases" means that Pro must prove that every instance of bestiality should be illegal, regardless of circumstances. If Con wins a single example where bestiality should be legal, then Con…
1078.
18-year-olds should be able to buy firearms and get concealed carry licenses
For
I see where you are coming from, that is why in my starting paragraph I said that you should first have to get training and you would have to get a certificate of completion. from a trusted licensed officer. and plus those shootings were caused by someone illegally buying guns…
The reason I pick this topic is because there are so many issues with teenagers getting kidnapped, hurt, hospitalized for people trying to either kill or hurt them. Now for me just hearing all of these incidents happening just make me sick and I thing that the 18 year old's…
Against
Even with training and a certificate of completion from an officer can a gun get into the wrong hands. James Holmes was once enrolled as a PhD student and had a 3.949 GPA. And he went on to kill twelve people in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. Once there were two teenagers…
I oppose the resolution, "Resolved: 18 year olds should be able to purchase firearms and have concealed weapons licenses." First, an eighteen year-old (or anyone for that matter) can use another means to protect themselves other than firearms, such as pepper spray. This would…
1079.
Public burning at the stake should be a legal execution method
For
Human meat tastes like Pork. Thus human barbeques are ethical. QED. http://www.independent.co.uk...
I am going to drop this debate, I am sorry to 9space as I had my time and attention diverted this past week for personal reasons. Voters please vote for 9space, I am really sorry for wasting his time.
Against
*9spaceking walks across a snowy mountain top as piano music begins to playThe debate on DDO ends tonightNot an argument to be seenEnvisage started this debatebut he did not really have timeI'm winning, wipin' him off the mattHad to made this parody cuz' this song was in my…
Burn Envisage at the stake publicly! Burn!!Just kidding. As Envisage noted, he did not have time for this debate, so I am the winner. :D
1080.
The United States should abolish the death penalty
For
Keeping people "deserving" of capital punishment in prison will solve the problem. It is not only a cheaper solution but it can benefit society also. If we set up factory's of some sort and have these prisoners work in them, we will not only gain goods but have our money…
The death penalty does more harm than good in today's society. At one time, it may have served a useful purpose, but it is no longer necessary and the small positives it may have are outweighed by the negatives. The death penalty is not able to be overturned, so any mistake in…
Against
I take this challenge. I agree with your point. The United States should abolish the death penalty in the US for the following reasons: The death penalty is killing people even if they did not do what they are condemned for. I really think it is not necessary for the people to…
I'll give Pro one more chance.
1081.
All drugs should be legalized for recreational use
For
No round as argeed upon.
My Argument On Healthcare is Void?If drugs are legalised for recreational use they would also be available for medical experiments (in the same way alcohol is) therefore my argument stands.Drugs and ViolenceWhen Alcohol was legalised in the US violence went down [1]. In fact a…
Against
Contention 1: Healthcare I have stated at the begining of the debate and as it states in the resolution that they should be used for recreationial use, not medicinial. Major difference and thus the argument is null and void. Contention 2: Drugs and violence. Here is a murder…
Contention 1: Crime In the above graph we can see that the red line, representing violvence connected to drug trafficing is skyrocketing and is competing with homocide numbers by males. (http://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu...) I would now like to point out what is occuring in Mexico…
1082.
The death penalty should remain legal
For
Its ironic that i accepted this argument as pro when i usually argue against the death penalty but for the sake of enjoying a potentially good argument from a side i'm not accustomed to i shall adopt a different viewNow that all introductions are out of the way. Pro believes…
The pricniple you speak of is reasonable doubt or more appropriately proof beyond reasonable doubt which means that the state in criminal matters bears the onus of proving the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. If there is any reasonable doubt as to whether someone for…
Against
Pro, I wish you a good debate. The Death Penalty has been around for quite some time. It has had very extreme opinions put upon it and is thought of by some to be "Cruel/Unusual punishment." I'm here to say that I agree with the skeptics of the Death Penalty, because it is…
4,000 CL is killing me, sorry for my short handedness on words. Also, excuse my misreading of your quote, I'm sorry. Also, the same sources were used as my previous arguments. I'll jump right in to my next rebuttals. In answer to Pro's first question "in our legal system" I am…
1083.
People on the terrorist screening database should not be barred from buying guns
For
Points of agreementThere are several points that both con and I agree on. I want to post this to make things easier for the readers and voters of the debate:-We both agree that guns are not free from government regulations and that more control is necessary.-We both agree on…
Re: Increase of TerrorismI will agree with my opponent that the gun laws are far too permissive and relaxed. As I mentioned in the previous round, guns are not and should not be free from government control or regulation; however, any form of regulation must be consistent with…
Against
Thank you for your rebuttals and the initiative you took in laying down our mutual stances, Pro. Constitutional ViolationsI have to argue that Title V and the no-buy list do not differ as much as you claim. Your listing of what obstructions of justice that Title V grants still…
Increase of TerrorismMy opponent made an agreement regarding the increase of terrorism, which I thank him for. However, the form of regulation, especially with the no-fly list, is constitutional. I made a superficial argument in the previous round which I will dig further into…
1084.
People convicted of violent crimes should be executed
For
Thanks, DSWD, those are some really good points.RE: Death penalty is killing innocent peopleThis may have been the case in the 70's. Considering your source doesn't include data after 2004, it's hard to really tell the accuracy of the judicial system nowadays. We don't have…
Thanks for accepting, and thanks for the consideration!Because I've made this debate before, and started it only to have my opponent close his account before he could even post an argument, this will be (mostly) copied from my other debate on the exact same topic.I'll try to…
Against
Death penalty is killing innocent peopleAfter reading Pro's source #2 as proposed, I extend my point that innocent people are killed by death penalty today and many more would be killed by accepting the proposal. This very source details that on most of the exonerations, DNA…
Here are my arguments:Death penalty is killing innocent peopleThis is the most important point in my argument: Death penalty is an irreversible and final punishment that caused, currently causes and will continue to cause final irreversible mistakes that cost the lives of…
1085.
Illegal art should be made accessible
For
My opponent claims that a person's right to view material should be quashed. Decide to view obscene and offensive material, and you will find yourself a pedophile. I have argued consistently that this is utterly false and a flawed argument. The following arguments spring to…
In retort to your question ï¿½€˜How are you going to make it accessible? ï¿½€™ I envision through both as you said, physical galleries and online museums. ï¿½€˜What sort of art do you think should be accessible, art like Bill Hensonï¿½€™s child photography/pornography? ï¿½€™ As…
Against
The argument surrounding paedophilia relates to the fact that uncensored online material allows the option for paedophiles to view material containing children. I did not state or imply that looking at this material online makes someone a paedophile. I merely made the point…
In response to your assertion that the human body is a beautiful, natural thing and that we are sexual beings you may very well be correct, however it is these same sexual beings who will jump on the computer, type in "nude children", to a search engine and use this "art" for…
1086.
Marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use for adults
For
You failed.
At least make an argument, or else the voters will probably default me the win.
Against
I accept with the understanding that the burden of proof is on Pro. I await
1087.
Firearm licenses should not be granted to the public
For
With many thanks to my opponent for his eloquent and inform reply, I should like to state that I do not agree that self-defence is a legitimate reason to own a gun. People are entitled to defend their homes and families, of course, but allowing them to use firearms to do so…
There is absolutely no legitimate need for any member of the public to own a gun. British citizens do not benefit in any way from public gun ownership so why are firearms licences still being granted to private individuals? Since firearms can only be legitimately used in…
Against
"People are entitled to defend their homes and families, of course, but allowing them to use firearms to do so makes the householder the judge, jury and executioner of an intruder. The penalty for burglary is rightly severe, but it is not the death penalty. Whatever punishment…
Thank you for proposing this debate. I do not accept my opponents definition of "legitimate purpose". Self defence is a legitimate purpose of firearm ownership. He clearly contradicts himself by saying that there are no legitimate reasons for gun ownership, and then listing…
1088.
All recreational drugs should be legalised
For
I hope we can have an interesting dialogue about a very important topic.
Against
I'd like to point out that Pro has FF'd 2 of his rounds so far and will only briefly add on to my previous argument. One comparison that can be made to legalized drugs and the effects they have is Smoking and Alcohol. The death ratio of smokers is about 600,000 people per year…
Since my opponent has FF I will not put too much effort into this round, in fear that he will FF all the other rounds.All recreational drugs should not be legalized. With legal heroin the increase in addiction will spike, having it readily avaliable will turn the whole nation…
1089.
The United States should abolish capital punishment
For
This was a really tough round.
How honorable.
Against
:)
1090.
Polygamous marriage should be allowed if same-sex marriage is
For
i reiterate
so your first point is that we shouldn't change the laws because of its practical effects. we can always adjust the laws to accomodate many people though, even if it does cause more of a ripple than merely two gay people marrying. why doesn't the argument hold, that if we allow…
Against
Legal IssuesThe big issue that separates gay marriage from polygamy is the legal issue involved. The state will sanction a single marriage between two consenting adults and those adults are then recognized as married by the state and gets certain legal benefits. Polygamy would…
1091.
Welfare, Social Security, abortion, and gun control are unconstitutional
For
This debate will be based on the four subjects above in the topic: Welfare, Social Security, Abortion, and Gun control. Con will be arguing that those four subjects are legal in accordance with the constitution. This is a semi informal debate, although it would be appreciated…
Against
As my opponent forfeited, I will not have a closing argument.
Since my opponent forfeited this round, I am going to outline my contentions. First, I would like to clarify the premise of my arguments. My citations will primarily be from the Bill of Rights and the 27 Constitutional amendments, as the structure of government set forth in the…
1092.
The felony-murder rule should be abolished
For
Finally, It is over. I have fulfilled my BOP and Con has forfeited all of the rounds.
Extend.
Against
The rule of felony-murder is ridiculous as it put's people who either didn't kill or intend to kill in prison for the rest of that person(s) life(s).
1093.
Gay prisoners should serve their sentences in solitary confinement
For
2 – Homophobic assaults will be eradicated, as gay-bashing prisoners will not have access to the homosexuals. 3 – Heterosexual inmates will no longer have to worry about being fondled by a nonce, or any other such malarkey, as any prisoner who sexually molests another man would…
Who amongst us can honestly hold their hands up and say that they've never broken the law? Not many, I bet. Now, let's say you had an all-day session down the pub and, after drinking your age in pints, you drove home and on the way you ploughed through a group of orphans who…
Against
"while homosexual prisoners can have all the gay sex they want (therefore making their stay in prison more enjoyable)." Not actually true, any sexual relations between prisoners is forbidden. It's prison not an 18 too 30's holiday! I therefore affirm that, in order to prevent…
What a stupid idea. A homosexual person is NOT more likely too enjoy prison than a heterosexual just because there are more people of the same sex. If anything a gay man will find prison harder than a straight man. Either the other convicts will want too have sex with him and…
1094.
Police profiling is ineffective and unconstitutional
For
Thanks for taking the debate. The question here is clearly of "POLICE profiling" -- both in the heading of this debate, and in the Debate.org questionnaire. The "police profiling" issue is defined by debate.org as, "The law enforcement community should be allowed to use…
I am challenging my opponent, Daxitarian, to this debate because I agree with him on so many issues -- and yet I am shocked to see his support for "police profiling." I argue against "profiling" on philosophical, moral, legal, and utilitarian grounds. (By the way: This bout is…
Against
clsmooth: "The law enforcement community should be allowed to use profiling in order to deter crime." Very clearly, the law enforcement is the government, so you are saying you're IN FAVOR of government-sponsored discrimination. Reply: I don't think it is very clearly that the…
What I detest about questions such as those on the profiles is that they don't give a very nuanced explanation (I.E. Since I am basically, as of writing this, a free-market anarchist, does 0% count as a flat tax?) But yes, we do seem to agree on great deal of things and have…
1095.
Government has a legitimate interest in sanctioning domestic partnerships
For
1) argument from authority. As I said before, and as is the core of the fallacy, argument from authority is not a valid form of argument without REASONS to back it up. CON must either provide reasons which support the assertion or concede the point2) CON continues to reassert a…
1) On claims of bald assertion: given that CON has given concession on all of these points through acceptance, he has accepted the following claim without challege: the duty of government is to fight that which does insult to the freedom of its citizens to be, as well as to…
Against
In this round I will do the following:1) Addresses PRO's counterarguments2) Demonstrate how PRO COULD HAVE WON THIS DEBATE3) Reaffirm the summary I profferred in round #4, i. e. my closing statement.1) PRO's counterarguments. a) PRO states that "argument from authority is not a…
Since PRO is now basically playing a semantics war,1) I will simply assert that Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine are experts on governance, particularly governance as defined by the US Constitution.2) I will reassert that "If a citizen does not conform to government edicts,…
1096.
Banning all guns is wrong
For
//"My rebuttal was that if the criminal was armed as well then the citizen would have been in an even worse position, thus the only way to truly defend oneself is with mines and other extreme security procedures."// How would the citizen be in a worst position? You don"t need…
Ok, even if hunting had something to do with it, people still hunt. Some people actually still do it to survive. From the previous round you said, //"False. Our founding fathers gave the civilian the right to bear arms (not restricted to guns) for two current motives in their…
Against
"How would the citizen be in a worst position? You don"t need mines to protect yourself if you got a gun. A gun is the best option and is a lot safer compared to mines. I don"t think I should have to explain this." Okay... Let's break this down into itty-bitty little bits for…
"Now let"s[sic] say we get rid of the second amendment. What are you going to do if the others were also starting to be taken away? .. . Without guns, the government has no reason to fear us. .. " Which brings me to another point. The American population, including yourself, do…
1097.
All drugs should be fully legalized
For
Alright I didn't mind your insolence the first time, but now I see it's just blatant and irrelevant. I disregard anything Con has to say anymore because he is obviously biased. He has twisted my words to mean things that aren't even my views, and questioned my motives for…
I appreciate the wall of text on par with my own. Although I do feel like you are quite biased on drugs, you can't compare drugs to murder or rape. Drugs by themselves can't be used to harm anyone. It's when the person who uses them didn't know what to expect and doesn't know…
Against
Con has compared the peaceful use of drugs to the capital crimes of murder and rape" this is a strawman, i do not believe that taking drugs is the same as murder or rape. i do however, believe that the line of reasoning pro uses to justify total drug legalization can also be…
1. alchohol my opponent has chosen to ignore the evidence provided that alcohol is harmful to both individuals and society at large. I urge voters to see this as a concession to con. 2. tobacco i argue that tobacco should be illegal and replaced by electronic cigarettes and…
1098.
An AR-15 is a suitable firearm for home defense and hunting
For
Home Defense:An AR15 is a suitable option for home defence because it is a short, lightweight firearm that is known for having little recoil and being very easy to shoot. The model of AR15 I own and have trained with is 32.5 inches and 6 pounds exactly(IV). I've calculated a…
suitable- a : adapted to a use or purpose b : satisfying propriety : proper c : able, qualified Taken from (1) 1 . http://www.merriam-webster.com...
Against
My argument will likely not focus on the AR15 specifically, but on guns in general. A 'suitable option' is not one which is perfect; however, I think there is certainly a standard to attain in order to be deemed 'suitable'. How effective are guns at defending the home? Well, a…
I accept your challenge. I also find it pertinent that we agree that the definition of 'to defend' is "to drive danger or attack away from". (http://www.merriam-webster.com...) 'Home defence' requires the transitive. Now, as you bear the burden of proof, present your argument.
1099.
The War on Drugs has failed and should be ended
For
First off, the war on drugs is unconstitutional. While the bill of rights does not specifically address this, the spirit of the document is that of keeping the government out of our personal lives. If someone wants to ingest chemical substances in the privacy of their own home,…
1)Yes I could bring up the numbers, for example, we have spent over a billion dollars on the WoD this year. Keep in mind that this year has only had seven days in it so far(as of 01-07-08). A billion a week is a LOT of money; I make 20 grand a year and it would take me fifty…
Against
1) I'd like to see a source on that number - that sounds insanely high, considering there have only been 5 business days in '08 (as of today). I never argued that if drugs were decriminalized we'd spend this money anyway - I argued that the some of the institutions that provide…
I feel rather silly beginning an argument with no introduction. I wasn't sure one was needed, but I do have a short point to make here - you wish for someone to demonstrate that your argument is flawed. I don't believe that your argument or premise is inherently flawed, but…
1100.
Marijuana prohibition was unjust and should be legalized now
For
Let's eliminate some of your points right off the bat. The idea of a gateway drug is idiocy. I am taking this directly from a debate on this website, where it was deemed there was no such thing as a gateway drug. If Marijuana was a gateway drug: "Alcohol is a legal drug and is…
You have stated that the effects of cannabis on youth would i"ncrease death among teens and young adults. " And you have stated sources, partially, you have given me websites, but not a specific article or piece of reasearch from those websites. I stated in my first…
Against
Ok so first you stated: --"Why are these resources being used to stop Marijuana when thousands of people die each year from alcohol and tobacco related accidents, disorders, and illnesses. Every thirty minutes, one person loses their life because of alcohol." --- You seem to…
Alright, lets start this. - You started off with the history of prohibition on marijuana and and make it clear that the illegalization was unjust at the time, but make no arguement in that section as to why it should be legalized now, which brings me to the more arguementive…

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