Lifestyle Debate Topics for Students — page 4
212 debate topics, students. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.
- 151.
Stepmothers are harmful to modern families
For
- First of all I would like to specify that in this debate I consider young age as less than 8. I would like to discuss with you first of all on this age . Yes this age children are not matured full or even partially they only seek the help of their parents or so called…
- You have answered my arguements word by word and paragraph by Paragraph. Its convincing . I want here to say that we so far discussing about stepmothers who have married to their husband when he has divorced her wife. But in this round I specially want to focus on my…
Against
- First, young children have a different perspective. Their sense of fairness and justice is ego-centric. Not getting the cookie they want seems unfair. An older sibling or step sibling having greater freedom of movement where it is denied to the younger is deemed unfair from a…
- I don't know where you obtained your percentages of 75% rude 25% nice step mothers. Good women don't treat any child unkindly; that is not to say there are no unkind women, they do exist. When a new mother comes into the home it is an adjustment for everyone. She has to adjust…
- 152.
People should adopt a vegetarian diet
For
- First off, I'm certain that it could be argued that there are more than 4 aspects that vegetarianism could be considered "better" than eating meat (and perhaps a similar and opposite argument could be posed about meat-eating, although I have yet to find these pros of eating…
- I, for one, have familiarized myself with the pros and cons of vegetarianism. I am convinced vegetarianism comes off as being much more agreeable with one's morality/conscience, health, and the world in general (i.e. could help stop world hunger and the environment). I have…
Against
- For my opponent to win this debate pro must prove all these point. first it is almost impossible to say that something like eating meat or not is morally better because morals are constantly changing from place to place and time to time. someone who lives in the desert where…
- 153.
Humans should adopt a vegetarian diet
For
- I believe ANIMALS ARE NOT TO BE KILLED FOR HUMANS. My first point is that we shouldn't eat animals because obviously they are slaughtered unfairly. Millions of INNOCENT animals get tortured and slaughtered every year just for humans. Some are even skinned alive. Would you eat a…
Against
- Oh well, it seems this debate was rather pointless. However, if anyone would like to debate me on this; I implore you to do so!A thank you to the audience and the voters! No more time wasting! Goodbye, see you all around! J
- Well, it seems that I should wait another round. Oh well...Sorry everyone, I'll keep waiting for my opponent to post a "formal" case.
- 154.
Romantic relationships are pointless
For
- Other than reproductive purposes, relationships are pointless. Plus, with the way people are nowadays, I wouldn't want to be in a relationship.
- Relationships are pointless. In the end, it's only me. I'm going to die alone. Relationships just make things more difficult. I don't want to spend my life catering to someone. I don't want to be accustomed to someone else's lifestyle. Plus, when it's my time to die, being in a…
Against
- This is why we should have defined WHAT WE WERE GOING TO SPEAK ABOUT. Reasons why you should be in a relationship: - PERSONAL HAPPINESS (Big one) - SO YOU DON'T DIE ALONE (Big one) - Social Stimulation - Reproductive purposes There's much more which I will not list, but another…
- Relationships are required to continue the species my friend.
- 155.
Heavy perfume should be banned in public buildings
For
- Considering the bans on public smoking that have swept the nation, I feel as though a similar ban should be placed on extremely heavy perfumes. My reasons are thus: 1) Many people are allergic, and can suffer health risks as a result of exposure to heavy perfumes in enclosed…
Against
- Unfortunately my opponent seems to have started a debate than left the site. I would be happy to debate this with anyone else.
- Life is busy and takes precedence over internet business, so I hope all is going well with my opponent and I look forward to his rebuttal in the next round. I'll simply add that wherever there is not significant reason for infringing on personal liberties, personal freedom…
- 156.
Guys make far better friends than girls
For
- whatever.
- Girls....wow, what to say. Yes, I am one, but I've lived around guys my whole life. When it comes to being friends with girls, you cant tell them anything. They tell all. Guys normally wont tell. If its something sad, embarassing or upseting and you tell a girl they will tease…
Against
- Men and women have different charactaristical traits that are essential to healthy friendships and relationships, thus the comparison is abritrary and cannot be made. Therefore i negate the resolutionon these grounds, and through the perspective that men do not make better…
- although my opponent makes compelling arguments against my case, she does not prove the resolution true in anyway.
- 157.
Love after marriage is better than love before marriage
For
- What I think is that love after marriage is a better option because out of 100% ,80% "love marriages" failed to keep their relationship smooth. As far as "love after marriage" is concerned,its mostly beneficial because partner expect less and get more where as in love marriages…
Against
- Pro forfeited again, leaving my arguments standing and so forth. Clearly, Pro also loses conduct, and maybe S&G as well as sources.
- It would seem Pro is being quite understanding in not disagreeing with anything I said... Pro's account is closed, so there's little to say. Resolution negated, arguments extended. It's a shame we couldn't have a deeper discussion.
- 158.
Hunting licenses are priced too high
For
- 11 dollars isn't too expensive, but thats for a junior pass. Some places it's 19 and 24 for a tag. Other places it's 300, 75 more for extra items.
- My opponent can go first.
Against
- Ok...as Pro did not refute any of Con's points it's a default win for Con. Please vote Con, thank you. And thank you IamZero for hosting this topic.
- Because my opponent has no objections to my definitions, I assume he accepts them. Rebuttals: 1) Really it's over $300 per year? That's if you buy a LIFETIME pass in California you will not pay $11/yr or any additional cost after a certain legal age FOR LIFE. Either way, how is…
- 159.
Hunting should remain legal
For
- Your argument is tangled. I can't understand it. Plus, I say of experience. Hunters go to areas called Reserves, where game is identified. Where I live, the game is marked with flags and paint. And there is a limit to how much you can hunt and what is and isn't game, to the…
- For those who are against hunting, what are the facts? Here is one, we don't kill for fun. That is called poaching, and hunters will frown upon that. We don't hunt cause we want to see something inferior die, unless you have a superiority complex, in which case, get your facts…
Against
- Look, all I'm trying to say is there is no good reason why hunters can hunt. Kills enviroment, puts our population at risk, sets a very bad example, and has no point! It is all just bogus! Plus, its not a game, its a real life situation! You need to learn that when it comes to…
- Sure, its not good to use a gun. But when you want to hunt down something for the cause of a major situation that will hurt a specific place than you have to. Also if you want to get some good meat that you believe should be killed in a certain area than hunting it down in that…
- 160.
Family is more important than friends
For
- In the Name of Allah Peace at you all! You proved that you are not that easy! To conclude my debate and the last round: Family is much important to me and all my life i found only my family watching my back and supporting me. Never found a friend supports me, my friends are too…
- In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful! First, in this round i may use religious argument (Islamic ones)! Family has the greatest part of creating a better person, and i believe that not all families in Australia or the world are having problems, though friends are…
Against
- Good afternoon, Ladies and gentlemen, Of course, I respect your religious beliefs, but may I say I am honestly a bit confused by your arguments. Therefore, I cannot produce any rebuttals in this round. And now to conclude my case, In my first round, I pointed out that most of…
- Good afternoon, Ladies and gentlemen, May I point that because your family are legally responsible for you, you take each other for granted. You are much more likely to be mean to your family than you friends. Also, family do not give unconditional love. Statistics show that 1…
- 161.
Fashion is harmful to society and to individuals
For
- Fashion Fascists is what we are. It's about time to get rid of this stupid industry. People are starving themselves to death. Your mom now says, "Stop eating so much. Think of all the fat people in China." We cannot even leave our cages without getting dressed. Everyone should…
- She's still out shopping. Also tattoos, nail polish, hair dye and hair spray and fake suntan coloring, injuries from pins and eye makeup in instead of around the eye, and anybody that wants to can grab your nose ring and twist it. Ouch. In the Middle Ages they tortured people…
Against
- your opinion, or i guess 'model' of 'that people should either be naked or wear uniforms' is an idea. nothing more. if i want to take that seriously (which it's quite hard to do) it would be impossible to enforce, and wouldn't exactly solve annything - nor does it imply 'that…
- the fashion industry is a billion dollar industry that creates many positive opportunites throughout society. the topic can be defined as in that fashion; including but not restricted to all types and items of clothing, of trends that are considered 'fashionable' and of…
- 162.
Men should be free to wear high heels
For
- Men's feet and legs are longer than women. That is why they stopped wearing them. If you are referring to the height difference between males and females. That does not cut it. There are many women tha are over 6' tall and still wear heels. The reason that women wear heels is…
- When heeled shoe first started they started back in the 1600 as a way for some one male or female to keep their feet from sliding out of stirrups when riding a horse. It wasn't until the modern time's that men kind of tossed this style of shoe aside. They did this because they…
Against
- If you are referring to the height difference between males and females. That does not cut it. There are many women tha are over 6' tall and still wear heels. The reason that women wear heels is because society has told them that they need to do so in order to attrack a man. If…
- 'I relation to high heels there is nothing that say this style of shoe belongs to this sex or that sex. It is up to which ever sex to decide if they want to wear high heels. To say that high heels are for female's only is like saying every female would have to wear them and…
- 163.
Teenagers can experience genuine romantic love
For
- It is a popular conception that teenagers aren't actually in love and that it is simply infatuation. I simply believe that this isn't true.
- You have made excellent points and since this is our last round I will finish with a simple closing statement. Teenagers can be in love. Is it fair that adults disqualify our feelings simply because we are young? Of course teenagers will break up and they might not last but…
Against
- So, in this debate, you want to prove that these exceptionsof true love exist (which they obviously do!)? That most certainly makes it harder for me. I'll just reply to your statements now. That teenagers could overcome this selfishness is obviously true, but again,…
- About the first section where you define love: You are absolutely right, and i agree to such terms! You have then described your personal story. As I guess right now, you feel attacked and would rather make this a personal affair? Or would you rather keep this general and…
- 164.
Pansexual and bisexual mean the same thing
For
- I'm not saying gender doesn't exist, I'm saying sexuality doesn't really if you think about it, which would mean bisexual is really just pansexual. Instead of refuting any of my arguments, you sorta claimed it was off topic and pretended like my point was invalid. You…
- There is no such thing as true sexuality, we are only varying degrees of Pansexual. If you took a bisexual person and showed them a picture of say this model (http://www.oddee.com...) I Believe most of them would find her attractive. The problem with that? That specific woman…
Against
- What you are saying is not on topic for this debate. We are talking about the difference between bisexuality and pan sexuality. It dosent make sense that you are talking about how "gender dosent exist" even though it does. I am not getting off topic and contradicting myself to…
- Word origins and meanings: Pan- : from a Greek term meaning "all" or "every" Bi- : also from a Greek term, meaning "two" Argument: "Bisexuality implies a potential for romantic/sexual attraction to either both genders (man and woman) or both sexes (male and female). The literal…
- 165.
Couples should live together before marriage
For
- So rushing into marriage without living together moving in together than realizing you can't stand each other after awhile but want to give it a shot because you are married thus making the relationship harder which leads to one or both parties becoming unfaithful or having…
- If they wish to move in with every partner they have people are more than welcome to do that. Also just because you marry someone doesn't always mean they are your real partner as you say. Everyone is different. But to live together before you get married is a key step in any…
Against
- Have you ever thought about psychological sides of this? When you get married first, you take responsibility. But when it is just cohabitation, a person understands that if they cannot live together, they just can break up. Moreover, a lot of couples get married without…
- If they could not get accustomed to their Habits, if they broke their relationships, they should try with every partner until they find thier real partners? Also, may be one of the partners is happy just living together, without marriage. How the second partner should solve…
- 166.
It is better to have loved and lost than never loved
For
- Extend arguments.
- It is better to have experienced the feeling of being in love and the perks that come with and endure the heartbreak than to have never experienced it at all.Being in love generally makes one happy. It makes you feel affection, romance and general euphoria when you're around…
Against
- It is better to have lost at love than never loved at all. I call bullcrap on this little saying.
- 167.
A corrupt partner is better than being single
For
- To respond to LM's points about the character/time limit: 1) Yes, I have heard of the so-called glitch, though in 40+ debates I have never experienced it myself. However like I said, even if there were a glitch, it doesn't matter as comments left in the comment section do not…
- Here's the deal - LM claims that a mysterious "glitch" in the system (which he cannot prove) has prevented him from posting his argument in the allotted amount of time. Then he tries to justify exceeding the round's character limit by over 2500 characters in noting that I have…
Against
- 1) : PRO HAS CONCEDED TO THE RESOLUTION BEING FALSE. Observe the claims below: "On the other hand, I am using the resolution to state that someone's bf/gf CAN be a corrupt PERSON" "I was not saying that having someone who was a corrupt in the bf/gf department was better than…
- (inhales with all might) *initiates pointing stance* OBJECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is rather apparent that PRO has taken advantage of my misfortune in the previous round and is attempting to utilize it through claiming that I've been abusive. I…
- 168.
Overweight passengers should be barred from flying
For
- This debate will be about personal thoughts on airline safety- and overweight regulations. I humbly thank whoever has an opposite opinion which I respect and I wish them the best of luck. First, let me be perfectly clear. I do not hate fat people, by any means. But, that…
- First of all, thank you for the good reply. -Regarding the 60% obesity rate, you are correct. I had not remembered that the majority of the U.S. population was overweight. I should have been more clear as to what I thought overweight was. I did not mean overweight, I meant…
Against
- I believe that we should not ban more than 60% of Americans from flying on airplanes. That's the finding of the latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which shows that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009.("http://www.webmd.com...) Your first…
- First of all I have no sound in my computer so the documentary are worthless to me. Sorry about that. My opponent admits to his personal experience and his first point to be invalid as the debate topic says overweight and not obese. Even so where do we draw the line? I win the…
- 169.
Eating dog meat should be legal
For
- I am here to argue as to why eating dogs should be legal. I believe that eating dogs should be legal because they are merely another source of food. If we create dog farms just like we do with cattle farms or with other live stock than we can eliminate the cruelty that most…
Against
- Since Pro failed to respond to my counter-arguments, back up his claims with evidence, or link to any sources, it is clear that I am the winner of this debate.
- Since my opponent forfeited this round and he has the burden of proof, I will extend my arguments to Round 2.
- 170.
Country folks are better than city folks
For
- As a country boy I know that if the world's power went out or any other worldwide "catastrophe" happened, the people living in urban areas would all die out and the people in rural areas (or country folk, woodsman, hillbillies, etc..) would survive. This is because our…
- City folks think they are all big and fancy with there stupid hip hop music and low ride cars.
Against
- Since my opponent provided absolutely no arguments, I can only see a ballot in my favor. Thank you.
- Due to the low probability of an apocalypse, this is an inarticulate argument
- 171.
People in relationships should not be judged
For
- In a relationship people shouldn't be judged by their sexuality , race , background. Weight , hight or any physical. Who has ever heard "she's to fat , and he's so skinny " Or " she's to ugly to be with him " . What about "she's Hispanic / white / ect. And he's black / Indian /…
Against
- Thanks for the debate.
- A throne is only a bench covered in velvet. ~Napoleon Bonapart
- 172.
Dating someone two or more years older is acceptable
For
- I do not think it is weird because my parents ages are ten years apart but it could still be considered weird for you to date someone a few years older or younger than you
Against
- I believe that a guy must date someone younger or the same age as them so it keeps it not to weird. Not to be sexist,but guys are the dominate gender,not girls,so the girls want to be younger than the guy they date.
- Yes,but for a guy,they should date someone the same age or younger,because they would have more in common with each other than a girl older than the guy.
- 173.
Veganism is a good life choice
For
- Im not saying that some health promblems wont be a factor but the chances are slim to none considering there are dozens of other protein sourses plus if it ever came down that the world would end from global warming first or people like you would eat all the animals!!! good bye…
- while your reasoning's are good some still are debatable considering that "Malnutrition" is not a likely factor. Many foods are available other than meat to proved protein and the nutrients against malnutrition, soy being just one of them, can replace meat that the vegan saves…
Against
- Okay.... Seeing as my opponent hasn't refuted any of my arguments, and ended the debate in a childish manner I'll simply point out some never addressed arguments. Since these arguments were never addressed, we have to assume the aff agrees. 1. Eating meat is not a right 2.…
- *I would also like to remind my opponent that no new points of debate can be brought up in round 3 closing arguments, or they must be ignored by the voters. " 'Malnutrition' is not a likely factor. Many foods are available other than meat to proved protein and the nutrients…
- 174.
Texting harms romantic relationships
For
- Con: "i believe texting cause a whole lot of negativity in relationships." It doesn't have to. I use the little glowing bastard to my advantage. Did you know that what and when you text back will determine where your relationship will go? The book "Flirtexting" cleverly…
- "with social media and texting involved what causes this to be an affect for face-to-face communication in relationships?" It all depends. If your mate is a bigtime intravert, they may like the peace and quiet of you on your phone. Perhaps they like being on theirs. If you are…
Against
- with social media and texting involved what causes this to be an affect for face-to-face communication in relationships?
- do you believe texting causes a lot of affect on face-to-face relationships? knowing your head is buried in the bright little screen rather than having your full attention to your significant other. even at dinner couples rather check Facebook or even their snap chat instead of…
- 175.
Girls spend more time on their appearance than boys do
For
- Hey there stop and accept this challenge. I am sure that girls take an extreme amount of work and effort to get ready for an even simple day! I personally find this unfair as i live with a teenage boy and from firsthand experiance they basically roll out of bed, take a shower…
Against
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- 176.
Painting is better than photography as an art form
For
- painting is better than photography because it shows your soul. and is not some digital thing that only shows something, but lets you see and feel what the painter felt through his brush strokes.
- Your site does have some good points but it still doesn't have the texture that I mean. The type of texture that I mean is the type you can reach out and feel the bumps on the page from the paint. and no matter how old the painting is it doesn't really fade or get discolored…
Against
- 1) A photographer can "twist" reality by adding angles, lighting, etc.. Thereby, he creates a mood, a scene that not many people see, but one that he wants the viewer to see. It allows for creative photography, illusions, and such, the same way an artist can create intresting…
- You didn't seem to answer my question, but that's fine, this is the last round. I'll ask it as a hypothetical, then. If photographs are not to be considered art, then can one really say that they experienced art by looking at a copy of it on the Internet, in their art textbook,…
- 177.
People should reply to messages as soon as they see them
For
- Thanks for responding to the argument and you have very good points over there so now referring back to what you quoted was "Sometimes you have to reply to many people, not just one, therefore you need some time to write a response" well my response to that is if you know you…
- well i think people should reply as soon as they see them because it gets annoying and boring waiting for anyone to reply back and i personally hate it .
Against
- My opponent's forfeit proved nothing but that you do not always have the opportunity or will to reply to a message, or post an argument. You are not obliged to reply, nor should you be. My opponent has also failed to give a brief explanation or definition of "important…
- This is mostly about personal opinion. I think people should do many things, but I cannot force them to. Similarly, you think people should respond to messages as soon as they read them, but you're entitled to your own opinion, and not everyone will pay attention to that, since…
- 178.
Men should be free to wear tights and Speedos
For
- I couldn't agree more. I don't mind being thought of as gay. I think some nearly all have a good sense of pride about themselves. They will mostly dress well and be very clean and concerned as to their appearance. So I guess if the worst thing you can say about a gay man is he…
- I thought you would think I gave up. Probs should have gracefully. I don't think you argued so maybe we can't have a debate. First time here as well. So it is an aggressive world out there. Full of trolls. I probably just have to admit I am a sports exhibitionist and love just…
Against
- Metro sexual - I never even knew what that was, But now I know after researching it. That's crazy, This term shouldn't even exist. Hygiene is very important, So if a man cares about his appearance and takes care of himself, That makes him gay? I mean as long as he isn't…
- It's fine I don't regret entering in this debate. About the TMI thing, Idc at least you're keeping it real. I'm not those type of people who are hypersensitive and uptight about someone expressing themselves even in this particular debate topic. Do whatever works for you and…
- 179.
Money can buy happiness
For
- Pardon me for my lack of particapation but I don't have enough time to respond. So for this round I "pass"
- I believe that money does buy happiness, because without money in this economy and society we live in, it is a necessary need for happiness and survival. "Psychologists have spent decades studying the relation between wealth and happiness," writes Harvard University…
Against
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- Argument extended.
- 180.
Men should offer seats to obese passengers on crowded trains
For
- With this being the case, it is clear that the obese are guilty of cynically exploiting the public's sympathy for people with medical conditions in order to get seats on crowded trains and other benefits but, even though that may be so, I still maintain that gentlemen should…
- A gentleman wouldn't hesitate to give up his seat on a crowded train to a lady, an elderly person or a spastic, so why shouldn't he give up his seat to an obese person? After all, nobody chooses to be female, old or handicapped, just like nobody chooses to be obscenely…
Against
- While yes, an obese person sweats more and will expose their sweaty armpits, which, do smell very, very, bad. There are several simple ways around this problem. For instance, most people use deodorants, and take showers, so the smell won't be much of a problem. Plus, assuming…
- Thank you brian_eggleston, for this debate. First off, the majority of overweight people do not become grossly obese because of "hormone disorders", but rather because of over eating and lack of exercise. Yes, a select few of them actually have disorders that makes them obese,…
- 181.
Long faces are more attractive than wide faces
For
- It is not just slim it is long, what's so hard about admitting long. Faces which are not long just look like a mockery.
- It's more satisfying to ones self to have a long face shape. A wide face just looks wide, and like stereotypically pathetically seen orientals. A long face on a sexy white skinned woman rocking a bandanna is super sexual. A wide face spoils a woman.
Against
- This is a personal opinion, everybody has a different idea of what is beautiful. Just because you think a slim faced woman in a bandanna is beautiful, that does not mean everybody else does. Besides, it is entirely sexist to say that a wide face "spoils a woman", the merits of…
- That is simply your opinion, and I would ask you to present an argument, but it seems that you have wasted all five debate rounds on invalid arguments. Please do reconsider why exactly you are so focused on the looks of a woman, why her skin color matters, and why anybody's…
- 182.
Vegetarianism is an unreasonable lifestyle choice
For
- Tofu TurkeyYes, these vegetarians have a taste/desire to eat a turkey. However, they are appalled by the idea of killing a turkey. However, they are not appalled by the idea of having a desire to eat a turkey. They will glasly make an imitation turkey. Shouldn't these…
- Tofu Turkey Okay, human do eat foods shaped like humans. They eat sour patch kids, humans on cake, gingerbread-men ect. But these foods don't rise to the realism of a tofu turkey. I do not see a contradiction in vegetarians eating animal crackers, gummy-worms, gummy-bears ect.…
Against
- Tofu turkey(morality) Not all vegetarians are afraid of animals being killed. Some just don't like animals being bred to be killed. Yes some may be contend killing animals derelict of any situation. For pros claim to work he needs to prove all vegetarians don't like to kill…
- due to time restraints this will be short. Just because it looks and tastes like turkey doesnt make it immoral.....a taste and the actual meat are two different things.....there not killing the animal to get the taste but is instead imitating it. There is nothing wrong with…
- 183.
Staying single is better than being in a relationship
For
- One of the reasons for staying single is better is that you can afford to wait for your true soul mate. In other words, by holding out for Mr Right , you can avoid the mistake of a lifetime and marry for love -- and not out of desperation. Too many girls get hitched for the…
Against
- Extend my arguments.
- Alright, here we go. The resolution implies that staying single is better than engaging in a romantic relationship. I will deconstruct my opponent's argument to demonstrate how her points have remained inconsistent to her position in this debate, and have unfulfilled her burden…
- 184.
London is the best capital city in the world
For
- And live in no fear that your impressive list of fantastic monuments will deter me from me from mentioning my 'big clock' because oh, what a mighty fine clock it is, not to mention the spectacular Big Ben behind it, or the masterful parliament beneath its feet, nor the…
- It is undeniably true that I am patriotic to my capital city. And that a few of the arguments posed by my opponent are undeniably true to a certain extent. Such as, that Washington Dc is more politically important than London. However It shall demonstrated that many of the…
Against
- My opponent has failed to provide evidence that London is the greatest capital. By exploring the strengths of many other capital cities I have shown that it is more likely that London is not the greatest capital. Although, I'm not opposed to vacationing in London.:P
- Initially I would like the reader to ignore my opponents quote, "I can never understand why Londoners fail to see that they live in the most wonderful city in the world, It is far more beautiful and interesting than Paris." Statements such as this could be attributed at any…
- 185.
Vegetarians and vegans should stop advocating diet changes to omnivores
For
- Hello, and thank you for excepting this debate. I started this because I am tired of being told what I can and can not eat. In this debate I would like to discus ethics, science, and weather or not it is anyone's business what I eat. P.S. I think factory farming is not good, so…
Against
- How did you forget a debate?
- Forfit yet no argument
- 186.
Humans should aim to become a vegan species
For
- thank you for embarking on this discussion with me. human beings have flourished on earth in vast terrains and we still do with differing food type availability. the amazon diet is very different to the eskimo diet and yet all the varying human communities omni/carnivores and…
- the act of eating other animals and their by-products for our sustenance is a behaviour that we inherited from our ancestors who were living in a different world to our world today ultimately as a species, we have highly adaptable digestive systems and our bodies have the…
Against
- I have meet my BoP. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
- human beings have flourished on earth in vast terrains and we still do with differing food type availability. the amazon diet is very different to the eskimo diet and yet all the varying human communities omni/carnivores and herbivores have all flourished healthily whilst…
- 187.
Beauty pageants are a positive activity for young girls
For
- Pageants can be a fun activity for young girls to gain confidence, meet new friends, and better their lives. Pageants provide scholarships,money, and some times modeling and acting agents show up at these events. Beauty pageants not only focus on facial beauty but…
Against
- I again extend all of my contentions. She did not respond to my arguments, but I addressed all of her contentions and pointed out their flaws. For the preceding reasons and contentions, I urge a strong negative ballot on the resolved. Thank you.
- As my opponent did not attack any of my contentions, I would like to extend all of them.
- 188.
Dogs should be required to be microchipped
For
- My opponent argues that since children playing in a garden also have the desire to be free that if we micro chip dogs that we should also micro chip the children. However children are humans, they are a direct part of society and at one point in there life they will be sentient…
- ----------------- Rebuttal ----------------- My opponent has failed to respond in anyway to my point that making micro chipping mandatory would furthermore reduce the number of lost dogs, and also provide a way to capture those people who decide to steal them. My opponent…
Against
- as was said if the goverment cannot afford it then it should not be made law it should be advised but not made law. if u already have a dog then you should not have to if you don't want to, but if you rae buying a new dog then you should want to micro chip your dog but if not…
- back to the not being able to afford to have a dog, if you already have a dog and are struggleing to keep it but do not want to give it to a home becuase the animal shelters are brimming, then making it law that dogs have to be micro-chipped is awful, if you are just buying a…
- 189.
Veganism should not be a major social issue
For
- How do animals contribute to things like global warming and water/air pollution? Meat doesn't cause human obesity, junk food, sodas, and eating too much in general are some of the things that cause human obesity, meat is not one of the reasons. In fact, meat has protein in it.…
- I like to eat meat, and I don't care. Veganism is when someone doesn't eat or use animal products. I normally wouldn't have a problem with people being vegan, but when it comes to a point where people won't shut up about, then I have a problem about it. Some of the arguments…
Against
- (I would like to start by saying I'm not vegan, but I do approve of the choice/lifestyle.) Being a vegan does not make you superior to others, and vegans should not lambaste those who choose to use and consume animal products. However, it is a fact that veganism is better for…
- If you clicked the related source, you would have seen that it includes information on all of the greenhouses gases, including human's effect on the environment. I use the word "contribute" to describe animals effect on all of these things - that means that there are other…
- 190.
People should be allowed to keep wild animals as pets
For
- I believe that, but domesticated animals kill people too. Here are a few examples. http://savannahnow.com... http://www.dogsbite.org... http://www.cnn.com... And that brings me too my second addition. The legislative issues. When you adopt an animal of any variety there needs…
- I would like to start the debate by wishing you good luck. I will pick this apart piece by piece. My first argument is historical. Dogs, cats, snakes, rabbits, hedgehogs, birds, etc. All at one point in history were wild. Over time these animals were bred and trained and bred…
Against
- A very good point, however if you go to http://www.livescience.com... you will see that from 1990-2011 75 people have died from exotic or wild animals under their care many more have been injured. I await your counterargument.
- A lot of times this question has popped into my head and at first I thought "why not, people have rights, don't they?" But it could be a major health issue. For example, the animal has rabies, or you decide to set it free after a few years and it dies from starvation or wanders…
- 191.
Apartment living is better than owning a house
For
- Apartment is able to provide enough living space for populations such as India, Brazil, China and Hong Kong. House is currently not suitable for these civilizations. Apartment if well designed, will be able to create a positive and healthy urban community. House in the up…
- Me as Pro will argue that an apartment is superior to a house in MODERN days. Con will argue that house is superior to apartment The word "better" can be both subjective and objective so you can use any resource as your argument to prove that one is better than other. Round one…
Against
- Reading over his argument, he seems to have one major contention that I need to refute. R1: Apartments have better spacingMy opponent contends that apartments will create a society that is:a) positive and healthyb) highly urbanized and efficient a) When there is a heavy…
- Good luck.
- 192.
Recreational river rafting should not be regulated
For
- The wild rivers of the USA belong to the people, not to environmental advocates or park rangers. If a group of people want to raft down one of America's rivers, they should not be required to get a permit. Common sense, general safety rules, and environmental care should be…
- Nate, I did not use any personal attacks, but nice try. This is a trick you undoubtedly learned from your liberal professors and the liberal media. If there's any hint of an aggressive or assertive argument, it's deemed as a "personal attack" in order to make the debater look…
Against
- This is going to be short and sweet because I am too damn sick to really think of anything to type or really to take the time to type. People are stupid. It's human nature. Some people are smart and some people are stupid. Rivers are regulated to keep the stupid people from…
- Hey Phil, I love the personal attacks in round one of the debate. They just made my day. It's amazing how far away from the real issue a person can get when they are concentrating on attacking their opponent on a personal level. For this round of the debate I'm not going to…
- 193.
A person can be romantically in love with several people at once
For
- (1.) Love is an intense feeling of deep affection. (2.) Love in this case refers to the sensual form and not a plutonic love. (3.) Sensual love includes feelings of intimacy, sexuality, and care towards another individual. (4.) There is no controlling whom a person falls in…
- (4.) One not wanting to take it to the next level does not mean they are not in love, in fact the could just be scared of the new title and not want to ruin what they have with their other partners they may have. Being in love with others they may not want to put one before the…
Against
- (1.)I still agree on the definition of love being an intense feeling of deep affection. (2.)I also still agree that love in this case refers to the sensual form and not a plutonic love. (3.)Sensual love includes intimacy, sexuality, and caring about another individual. (4.)You…
- (4.) People who have got out of a recent relationship and found someone else may not want to take it further because they are still in love with the other person. Making it hard to have serious feelings for this new person, they may have love for them but not being in love with…
- 194.
Commercialization of festivals and holidays has eroded their real meaning
For
- We Have Forgotten What We are Observing
- basic aim of festival forgotten
Against
- Commerce Was Here First
- Commerce is Necessary for Holidays and Festivals
- 195.
Reverse-angle parking is better than head-in parking on streets
For
- If the Potsdam study showed reverse angle parking to be safer, why would people object to even experimenting with the method? To start with, "there are so few accidents that result from backing out of a parking space it's a non-problem. " -lets look at the under reporting of…
- Back story Before I delve into my argument I believe some context is duly needed. In late 2011 a Plan was put into motion by BPAC or The Southern Pines Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety in a very clustered historical district of…
Against
- This turned out to be a difficult topic to research, so I'm not surprised it's controversial. It's a very good debate topic. Accident Data is Misleading If the Potsdam studyshowed reverse angle parking to be safer, why would people object to even experimenting with the method?…
- Pro asked me to debate his topic because it's a real issue in his town. I think it's a good topic because it touches on an issue in the real world more closely than many of our debates on DDO.I accept the challenge and look forward to a good debate.
- 196.
Gift giving is a waste of time
For
- The resolution is that Gift Giving is a waste of time, so here we go. For the record, I'll define gift giving as the exchange of items between two or more people. Who knows yourself best? First, Gift giving is a waste of time because if you bought the gift yourself, chances are…
- The other day, my friend bought me a gift. I opened it and laughed, as the product itself was useless to me. He bought me an electric tooth brush. I don't know what I'll do with that as my teeth do not happen to be electric.So that's what inspired this debate. I now think that…
Against
- Thanks, Pro, for the quick reply. First off, I'd like to clarify the definition of "Waste of Time," which you use in a literal sense to denote an inefficiently time-consuming way of doing something. Also of note is the thesis only argues that the "Process of Gift Giving" of…
- Thanks for starting this debate. Pro's thesis isn't really clear, but I'll accept the title, "Gift giving is a waste of time" as what I will argue against. Pro doesn't specify under what circumstances he supports his thesis, thus we have to assume that "Gift giving, under all…
- 197.
Male friends are better than female friends
For
- What's up with everybody forfeiting the debates. Why girls are worse than guys. a. Girls are really catty. b. Girls hold grudges for the rest of their life. c. Girls gossip. (doesn't matter if its true or not. ) d. Girls only care about only how they feel. e. Girls are very…
- Guy friends are better because they don't hold grudges against you for the rest of their life like girls do. They are not as dramatic as girls are. They don't gossip as much as girls do. I don't care about fashion, all I wear is sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Its fun getting…
Against
- If you have a guy friends they wont understand a lot of the girl things girls talk about and they wont help you with fashion advice and girls will.
- 198.
A fulfilling job is better than a well-paying one
For
- Thanks for accepting this challenge. I kind of see what you mean... However, we can look at Jane Goodall. As we all know, Jane Goodall studies primates but primarily chimpanzees. So, she can be counted as a scientist. Scientists generally don't earn very much unless they…
- Finding a fulfilling job is better because u will have to work on the same profession for about 4o something years so it is best to find something that you enjoy instead of finding some boring job that pays well. Of course, the best would be an interest that pays well. However,…
Against
- Thanks, Pro, for initiating this debate challenge. As Pro and Instigator, my opponent bears the burden of proof. He must therefore affirm that in all cases (or at the very least in a *majority* of cases), it is better to have a more fulfilling job rather than a higher paying…
- I agree that there is no price you can put on a dream, however, people like Jane Goodall represent a tiny fraction of all cases. For many people, their job is merely a means to an end. Financial security is necessary to achieve their other, more important goals. I again agree…
- 199.
Clothing should be mandatory in public
For
- clothing should be a personal choice and left up to the individual. clothing might of been used as instinct but one should not be forced to cloth them self all the time even in summer. It should be a natural born right to remain the way we are born, naked !!!!! it is proves…
- as it is well known that all humans born are not natural in garments but born of naked flesh then immediately are cloth and covered ,shamed. why is this because we are afraid of our naked truth ... we as humans have obtained shame from our first mother and father Adam and Eve…
Against
- "clothing should be a personal choice and left up to the individual." Yes, so long as you cover up what needs to be covered up as dictated by society and what it feels is decent/indecent. "clothing might of been used as instinct but one should not be forced to cloth them self…
- Well, I guess I'm supposed to keep going. Clothing, aside from being used to protect the body from the cold or the sun, is used to hide parts of our body. Not purely out of shame, but because it may be necessary for society. One very simple example: Imagine if you will,…
- 200.
Paris is a better city than London
For
- Je prolonge mon argument. Bonne chance le Volkov dans dans le troisi�me rond. Je remercie Volkov de cette discussion innovatrice. Il avait �clair�.
- Je remercie Volkov de son argument 1) L'Histoire de Londres\ Paris: "Par exemple, le Palais de Westminster est une belle s�rie de b�timents qui remontent au dix-neuvi�me si�cle et au-del�[1]. La seule maison survivant de Benjamin Franklin, une grande figure historique…
Against
- Je dois m'excuser aupr�s de mon adversaire, comme je ne pourrai pas le r�pondre ceci en rond, parce que de � chronom�trer des contraintes dans ma vie personnelle. J'esp�re qu'il me permettra d'�tendre mes arguments apr�s dans l'en rond, et continue cette pratique…
- 1) L'Histoire de Londres. Pendant que mon adversaire a mentionn� plusieurs b�timents importante de Paris histoire, il ne prend pas en que Londres a aussi beau b�timents de valeur historique. Par exemple, le Palais de Westminster est une belle s�rie de b�timents qui…
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