Lifestyle Debate Topics for Students — page 5

212 debate topics, students. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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201.
People should marry for love and not financial security
For
I accept the challenge. I like to apologize for the delay in accepting this debate. I was trying to make sure that I'll have the opportunity to have something to present in time. I'll let my opponent now present his argument. Thank you for your patience.
Oh well... I tried. If in the future you like to continue this debate from this point on, please let me know. Thank you.
Against
Sorry for the delay I had a lot of assignment and course work doing. Before we understand this debate there are some key words in the moot which we should adequately define and they are:"Marry" "Love" and "Financial Security" Marry: to take as an intimate life partner by a…
Sorry for the delay I had a lot of assignment and course work doing. Before we understand this debate there are some key words in the moot which we should adequately define and they are:"Marry" "Love" and "Financial Security" Marry: to take as an intimate life partner by a…
202.
Trust matters more than happiness in a relationship
For
You can't be happy if you have no trust. If there is no trust in the relationship one person always doubts the other and becomes over protective and annoying. When this starts to happen the other person who is not trusted feels betrayed and starts to become unhappy. Of course…
I believe that trust is more important than happiness in a relationship. With out trust there will be no happiness, if you are insecure about the person you are in a relationship with, they will not be happy. They will feel locked down and feel like they are more in jail than…
Against
You can totally have all this trust in a relationship, but half the time trust really doesnt matter, if you are happy, then trust comes along afterward. Happiness is more important.
I believe you should have happiness, just to be with a person, trust doesnt matter unlless you happy because if your not, therefore there shouldnt BE a relationship.
203.
Society places too much emphasis on body image
For
Society is biased and want everything perfected. People are affected by society everyday. In high school it is all about looks and who is better at something or who is prettier. We should all just look at someones character and judge them on that not how we look. Society has us…
Society perfects every models body and face. They photo shop the flaws they have and make it so that they are perfect to them. Society also tells people that they should look like models. They post the bodies they think are perfect.
Against
while it is true that society has based some thing solely on appearance, there are many other factors to take into consideration. as con stated, People do change there appearance. but that is for there own self good. we are here today, to argue how SOCIETY is based. Society…
Check mate
204.
Coming out on social media is unnecessary
For
Interesting, makes sense. Thank you! :)
I see where you're coming from but if somebody tells the internet before telling their parents, wouldn't that be a bad idea? Because the parents could find out through the grapevine or somebody could tell their parents without the individual's permission. I think that's called…
Against
No Problem!
Well there you go! So this is what i would do. I would probably come out on the internet first, and if my parents find out, they would come and talk to me about it. That way you wouldnt have to go through the anxiety of telling the, and then probably getting disowned(@myhouse).…
205.
Vegetarianism is a good idea for most people
For
Thank you for your participation in this debate and also, that you gave such good arguments! In the beginning, I want to answer on your question "Are you talking from a health position or an ethical position?". I'm talking from a health position. When I wrote about disease, I…
However most people think that we are in need of meat, in my opinion, it's wrong and people should be vegetarians. First, I want to say that people, who don't eat meat, but eat eggs, drink milk (it's also production of animals), are healthier. According to research of KEDEM,…
Against
It was conducted in a respectful and thoughtful manner. I have nothing to add to my arguments at this point but should someone have any comments or criticism, I'd be more than happy to address them in the comments section.
I'm very happy to hear you think my arguments are good. Thank you. To address your arguments, you quote from the article, 'Limit the animal-fare and you'll be reducing your likelihood for heart disease.' The key word here is 'limit.' The meat itself doesn't cause these diseases…
206.
Chivalry is not a good thing
For
"Chivalry is about being loyal to your partner or spouse."-you this is in regard to my monogamy post the point was that it does nothing to improve loyalty. ive stated many times why chivalry is sexist which ranges from entitlement and respect for nothing mannerisms like the…
women acting chivalrous toward men is a rare thing to see and even then their is no social standard for women to act chivalrous like their is for men( which is a dying one but thats not a bad thing). also you said that chivalry is about loyalty to your spouse the main issue…
Against
Pro, I don't know what is right or wrong anymore. There is no way of educating you since you ignore everything that I say. You haven't even posted a single source that target chivalry and makes it cohesive with monogomy.
Rebuttals:Women acting chivalrous towards men is rare, indeed. Notice how my opponent includes a source that chivalry is a good thing (huffington post). Secondly, Chivalry and acts of cheating are not cohesive. Chivalry does not cause these situations. Chivalry is simply a type…
207.
Household cooking should be shared equally between men and women
For
Just because you know exceptions to the norm doesn't justify banning women from the kitchen.You are con to "Women in the kitchen" you are not con to "Women not being allowed out of the kitchen"
DefinitionsWomen: plural form of woman.Woman[1]: an adult human female.Kitchen[2]: a room or area where food is prepared and cooked.I am in favour of women being in the kitchen because there is usually nothing wrong with it. They tend to be safe, great at multitasking both…
Against
That's the thing though, I know exceptions to the 'norm' when no one specified how many women we were talking about. Another thing is I'm am con to the stereotypical issue, there is really no difference to "women in the kitchen" and "women not being allowed out of the kitchen"…
Notice RationalMadman left out discussing when I said "women do not 'belong' anywhere they don't want to be". 'They tend to be safe, great at multitasking both cooking and cleaning and are great collaborators in teams[3] than men.' Ok first of all, I know some women who, for…
208.
Slang is a sign of cultural decadence
For
Firstly, I would like to applaud my opponent for taking a rather well founded stance. However, I would also like to point out that my opponent has failed to realize the double-sided aspect of decadence. R34;Decadence is defined by the New Oxford American dictionary as moral or…
My argument is that slang is a sign that moral as well as ethical values are being lost. This can be observed by the way in which some slang words have been incorporated into the English language. Preference of slang words to conventional and formal words is also evidence of my…
Against
My argument still stands.
Please do not use pornographic websites for references. I did not need photos to understand what you were getting across. It was completely unnecessary and inappropriate.It appears that my opponent believes in a natural, non-relative moral code, since he said "Any sane person…
209.
Tattoos should be allowed in the workplace
For
Joe summers a psychiatric says that his sleeve tattoos put his patients at ease when talking and at times it can be helpful (Christopher muther). Mae legassey, who works in the medical field says that having a tattoo is an ice breaker between her and her clients. If a person is…
Joe summers a psychiatric says that his sleeve tattoos put his patients at ease when talking and at times it can be helpful (Christopher muther). Mae legassey, who works in the medical field says that having a tattoo is an ice breaker between her and her clients. If a person is…
Against
i believe that tattoos should not be aloud to be visible in the work place because tattoos have different meaning and symbols which could be offensive to a customer, which could lead to a poor experience for the customer and poor reputation for the buisness.
210.
People should not change just to fit in
For
im bored and don't have the time to reply like i should but what I'm going to say is some of you people really don't get what I'm trying to say
why should people change who they really are just so people like them you shouldnt have to try and be some one your not , you are who you are and if they don't like you then thats there problem not yours
Against
This argument has been conceded.
If blending in is taken to be less desirable than thrusting one's personality on those who are incapable of appreciating it, then the individual basing their actions on this outlook will fail to ever succeed in life.Life in the human world, at the very least, only works within…
211.
Alcohol consumption should be allowed in workplaces
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As we all know, back in the 40s and 50s, drinking in the work place was a common thing to do. The activity was communal and gave people a chance to "loosen up" a bit, thus making it easier to get through the day. Having watched an abundant amount of Mad Men recently, I feel…
Against
fail.
ALLOW MEN TO DIE OF DEHYDRATION IT IS THEIR RIGHT TO LIBERTY.... (JK)
212.
Men and women can be just friends
For
Straight guys are all horny bastards, I know because I have been in locker rooms for 40 years, playing sports and I hear how guys talk. That's why we have gentleman's clubs with VIP room, and brothels and prostitution. For straight guys it's all about the sex, you don't hang…
You have some good points about talking with girls about emotions, and some guys meet occasionally with girls for a drink, but that is more of a catch up type or after work colleague type scenario. But as for being good close friends I do not believe that exists. I personally…
Against
What about a guy that is not interested in girls, does he not have close female friends? And honestly your whole argument is based on your personal belief that all guys are horny sex addicts that only want sex which is often not the case. Friendships are based off common…
Ok I will be debating you on this topic here because I highly disagree. Sometimes guys need to talk to someone about their emotions and they can't talk to their guy friends about it so they talk to their female friends. Also you could be friends with a girl so you can get in…
213.
Self-improvement books do more harm than good
For
Round 2 | Arguments | by Eav | 13/11/In the following I used the more appropriate self-improvement as often as possible, but as self-help is the more enjoyable term to write and read and as the limitation of the topic have already been set, I use them now as synonyms, to make…
Self-improvement books do more harm than goodLet's talk about self-improvement books. I am going to argue that, they actually are not that helpful but in most cases can be rated as problematically to dangerous. Society Debate | Shared BOP | 4 Rounds | 72 Hours Reply | 10.000…
Against
Rebuttals: I will respond to my opponent within their existing format. Overview A1: Self-Improvement incapacitates the reader Incapacitate: "to make (someone or something) unable to work, move, or function in the usual way"(1) As people we are creatures that have the ability to…
Intersting topic, I accept. Good luck!
214.
It is possible to romantically love multiple people at once
For
1.You saying there is no way to be romantically in love solely on a physical level is what I"m trying to say. Someone can be physically attracted to multiple people at once, but being physically attracted to someone doesn"t mean they feel all the same emotions that come with…
1.Romantic love is being defined as intense feelings of affection towards another person, not to be confused with familial love or platonic love between friends. 2.Sexual attraction is not included with this definition as many romantic relationships are not built upon solely…
Against
1.Romantic love cannot be solely based on a physical relationship. Though, it"s included as a strong part of it. Just as that strong emotional bond is solely towards the other individual, the physical desires should be solely, and just as strong if its true romantic love. The…
1.I agree with your definition of romantic love. 2.I disagree with your opinion that sexual attraction is excluded in romantic love. This intense feeling should be in all senses: physical, spiritual, let alone emotional. There is no way to be romantically in love solely on a…
215.
Being annoyed about a broken nail is not superficial
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The statement" oh ive broke a nail" is seen as minor clash between fakeness and a steretypical minor inury for "superficial girls" Although breaking a nail is minor in comparsion to other inuries it can cause sustained Pain and even hospitalisation, Many famous guitarist"s have…
Random debate but thought i would start it anyway, :)
Against
I might as well finish my argument. Argument: I do not think that it is an absurd statement to say that for the most part those that complain about broken nails are doing so because they had previously spent money to make their nails look good. Therefore complaining about it is…
The only people that need to worry about breaking their nails are those that have their nails done for reasons such as increasing their attractiveness. There's no real value to having nice-looking, long fingernails. The nails break because of how they are maintained. If said…
216.
Public displays of affection on crowded trains should be banned
For
I should, therefore, like to clarify my position as follows "ugly people shouldn't be allowed to caress each other on subway trains because it grosses people out". I am also happy to oblige my opponent by providing the definition he requested as follows: Tango Butter: noun;…
We've all been there, haven't we? Standing in a jam-packed underground train with hardly enough room to breath, never mind move, when the aesthetically-challenged couple next to you decide to demonstrate that they aren't too hideously ugly to get a sexual partner by going at…
Against
I accept the definition, even though it is even more confusing than the original term - yet even more hilarious. It is my opponent's claim that democratic principles should apply in nearly all cases - including the issue at hand. Unfortunately, on occasion, the will of the…
Of course, I extend my gratitude to Brian Eggleston for another entertaining and difficult-to-understand debate. Before I begin, I feel compelled to demand from my opponent a full and comprehensive definition of 'tango butter'. My opponent contradicts himself. He claims that…
217.
Adults in developed countries should be vegan
For
My opponent's round three argument is an ad hominem attack.
Opponent's argument are in bold and italic, mine are in plain text. "You are excluding my brothers back in Africa and other third world countries? What if those people want to be vegan too? They have a RIGHT to choose what they eat. Saying that only first world whites should…
Against
f*ck you
Because my opponent is racist by not mentioning third world countries and refuses to even have the thought that they should have the ability to choose what to eat i will not waste my time with this f*cking idiot.
218.
Living in a city is better than living in the countryside
For
A lot of people are thinking that living in a city is better than living in a country. I think so like this too, because cities have got more possibilities . In a city can everyone doing everything what they want. On the other hand you can find everything in a city. For example…
Against
Unfortunately, Pro forfeited his second round. Hopefully, Pro returns for the final round. ArgumentsFarmersI am going to expand this point in this round. I will elaborate on my second point in the last round. BoP for me is to prove that living in the country can be better than…
Rebuttal"They are saying that the cities haven't got enough peace or green channels. I think they are right too"Pro just argued against myself, therefore supporting my side of this debate. ArgumentsThis is a subjective motion, since it depends on the person. I will be providing…
219.
Women should be expected to shave, style hair and wear makeup
For
i understamd were my opponant is comming from. yes in a way wearing make up is cheating, however it all depends on how much if you cake your self in foundation, blusher, eyeliner etc then yes but if your like me and wear eyeliner and mascra there is nothing wrong with this. you…
i belive that women whould not be made to shave do thier hair and makeup, but if they choose to do this then they should not be looked down on but women who belive that they are only doing it for the men.
Against
Extend all Arguments.
I urge Pro to make his/her argument more clear. It's hard to follow. >>>>"yes in a way wearing make up is cheating, however it all depends on how much if you cake your self in foundation, blusher, eyeliner etc then yes but if your like me and wear eyeliner and mascra there is…
220.
People should be allowed to wear what they want
For
As far as the approach of the International Human Rights Law standards is concerned, the debates on the wearing of headscarf by Muslim women in Europe could be analysed from the following three-fold dimension of rights, namely; freedom of thought, conscience and religion,…
I thank my opponeet to have accepted this challenge. I really expected more valid argumentations supporting his contrary point of view. First of all i would like to specify that my phrase " people should be allowed what the want" obviously regards clothes worn according to…
Against
Sheesh, another wall of text. I noticed you did not have any rebuttals from round 2, so I guess you agree with my points. In round 3, you moved the goal posts again. We have gone from talking about facial veils to head scarfs. The latter do not necessarily cover the face. With…
You don't get to move the goalposts after the game has started. If you wanted to debate a specific theme within that context, then you should have specified that in the beginning. So let's steer the debate back to your original statement of "People should be allowed to wear…
221.
Men should be encouraged to wear makeup
For
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Against
First off, this has, AGAIN, been a waste of my time just debating someone with no interesting this topic whatsoever. I would like to say, by saying random things in your arguments dosen't mean you are a better debater. If anything, It makes you WORSE!!!!!
1) This is SUPER ridiculous. MEN SHOULD NOT, EVER wear makeup! Makeup were designed SPECIFICALLY for women, not for men. I bet all the men would disagree on this. Would you go out in public, putting on lipstick in front of the women and painting your eyelashes? HECK NO! 2) Why…
222.
Tattoos are an unnecessary form of self-expression
For
Thank you, Con, for your argument. I would like to point out that I am not denying anyone their desire or right to get a tattoo, I am merely stating why tattoos are unnecessary. I understand they are pleasing to some people, and I'm not telling people not to get them, I am just…
I would like to start off by reminding everyone that tattoos are permanent. Now, I realize that people get tattoos so that someone, or something, can be a part of them forever, but tattoos are not the right way to do that. Why not have a picture of them instead? Or something of…
Against
Again, many thanks to PRO for instigating this debate. The definition of unnecessary: Not Needed. Rebuttals Again, PROS thoughts will be shown in Courier View and mine will be shown in Bold. "I do as well, but this was not my point (as I mentioned above). My point was that the…
You're very welcome and many thanks to PRO for instigating this debate. I would like to start off saying that art has no true definition since it is very complex. Art is something that varies a lot. Either it be drawing a beautiful picture of a sunset, writing poetry, composing…
223.
Pit bulls should not be kept as pets
For
Pitbulls are big dogs. They have sharp teeth. Why would dogs be trained to be evil? Unless theyre fighting in the war. But there is a part in their brain which is evil. It can be dormant, like a volcano, but can trigger anytime. They are EVIL.
Pitbulls should not be kept as pets. They can attack you anytime and they have a characteristic to when they grab on to something they don't let go
Against
According to a debate on debate.org I read 64% of people in the debate said no to pit-bulls being illegal, and I am just one of the 64%. Pit-bulls are just like any other dog, loveable, but vicious. In actuality, Pit-Bulls can be very nice, or very ferocious, it really just…
Pitbulls are misunderstood loving creatures that should be treated fairly. Their reason for being so rude depends on their owner. If someone trains you to be evil you will be evil. If someone trains you to be good you will be good. The same rules apply to pit bulls so it is the…
224.
Controversial foods should not be banned
For
Controversial foods should be continued because people have the right to eat what they want to I agree with 'funwiththoughts' comments. Right to eat anything they want is different from right to assult or kill. This is a free country. People have the right to say their…
Thank you for debating ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I strongly agree that controversial foods should be continued because it can be nutritious. seal is a controversial foods which people eat The Canadian government…
Against
First of all, Argument dropped. " We can easily have large breeding grounds for ducks and hens but for sharks it is not possible" and as we see, the debate ends, so my argument goes unopposed. Another argument of "obesity and diabetes" go unoppsed too. Now, as for the rebuttal.…
.. Controversial foods. .. Like Shark fin? We can easily have large breeding grounds for ducks and hens but for sharks it is not possible. Same for seals here. Such situations will lead to extinction of animals. Take the example of whales here. and trust me, enough people are…
225.
Dating more people leads to a better marriage
For
I have to congratulate my opponent... after only a few debates, her skills have improved greatly. I can only imagine how much better she will get as we do even more. I'm not a big fan of "evidence" (read: studies, polls, agenda), as it's usually misleading... I like arguments…
(1) We understand ourselves better: My opponent would have you believe that you could learn just as much about yourself in a singular relationship or no relationship at all as you would from a plethora of relationships. This simply isn't true if the context of learning about…
Against
Thank you for the vote of confidence. I feel this has been a very thorough debate, so thank you for your part in it. Evidence does not have to be a scientific study or a poll. It can also be a chain of logic, personal observation, or a simple fact from which you choose to…
Some new and/or revised points of mine: 1. Though you may learn DIFFERENT things in different relationships, my opponent has provided no evidence validating the experiences learned in more numerous and/or shorter relationships over the experiences gained from fewer, longer…
226.
Air passengers should be sedated for entire flights
For
As foreseen, the major argument was that it would have a bad effect on people. Also, if you notice, my opponent has said that it is his GUESS, that any other method would be harmful. I request you to keep this in mind. I'll bunch my opponent's responses in a group according to…
Everybody knows it. It's a hassle to travel by plane nowadays. But one has to do it. We either don't have the choice, or the time for other options. So how can this be reduced? I propose that every passenger should be put to sleep before boarding the plane. This way, no one has…
Against
//Even if it gets addictive, as long as there are no harmful effects, it does not matter. // So my opponent is saying it's okay if they become drug addicts (which will have harmful effects. ) //The added benefit, of course, is that people will have frequent health check-ups,…
I welcome my opponent to his first debate. Just so everyone knows I have flown 8 times in my life (not counting the connection flights). So I have ample experience with flying for this debate. Before rebutting my opponents arguments I will state some reasons as to why this idea…
227.
Public concern about veganism is exaggerated
For
Okay, so to make myself clear on the "WAY out of proportions" part, I've seen vegans on the internet treat veganism as a religion and make it sound like if you're not a vegan, you're an awful human being. Firstly, meat isn't a bad thing. Did you know that you can increase your…
I'm going to be taking another stab at this topic. I believe veganism is being blown way out of proportions because a lot of vegans seem to be in a mentality that veganism is the only way to go, and its actually the reason I'm not a vegan. One way that veganism is being blown…
Against
First off, when you say that vegans on the internet "treat veganism as a religion and make it sound like if you're not a vegan, you're an awful human being," you should give an example so that we know exactly what you're talking about. Of course there are vegans on the internet…
First debate! I am not personally a vegan, but I highly respect vegans and I think that it is very inaccurate to say that veganism is being blown "WAY out of proportions." Veganism is a good way to lead a healthy lifestyle, to enforce animal rights and to improve the state of…
228.
Teenage curfew times should stay the same
For
curfew should not change its timing, they should rather reduce it because these juveniles are law-abiding citizens taking over our environment
Against
Aww, man. I wanted to debate this one out. I guess I should forfeit this one too. Time to vote, I guess.
This round was forfeited because the opponent did not post their argument within the allotted time. (I'll give you another chance to post.) ;-)
229.
A person cannot be in love with two people simultaneously
For
I'm sorry i didn't make this fun for the readers and wasted my opponents time and his debate. I really just have always completely agreed with him.
The points you made are very valid, but when it comes to the question of can a person love more than one person simultaneously, it's simply not true because love is for one person, period. Lol I sound like a close minded christian.
Against
Extend my arguments.
Well there you have it folks. This looks like a pretty open and shut case here. My opponent not only affirms the validity of my points, but also makes no effort to defend his own previously made points. He simply refutes my stance on the resolution without providing any proof.…
230.
Arrogant elitism is the worst personality trait
For
Sure will
Let's just say something on both to end it lol
Against
I assumed you were trolling initially so I was pretty condescending. Just remember not to threaten anyone in round one and you'll do fine. Welcome to debate.org!
Sure, check out the debate leaderboard I posted, it's a great help.
231.
Governments should encourage more people to ride motorcycles
For
Motorcycles are no dangerous at all. Thinking out of the box, no inanimate object is dangerous. It's how we interact with everything that makes them dangerous or not. Would you call drinking alcohol extremely dangerous? Probably not, but literally thousands more people die as a…
With all due respect I think a reminder of the debate topic is needed. We are to discuss points for or against the question of 'should the government encourage more people to use motorcycles?' the latter two thirds of your opening statement was completely unrelated which…
Against
Okay I agree the second point hardly related and I'm kicking that. So yes, motorcycles are extremly dangerous let me extend on that since it will be my main pointNo number crunching this time just pure logic:So yes we agree that cars and motorcycles dont mix since you stated…
First on case: No net benefits, The AFF is claiming no net benefits of increasing the use of motorcycles and is therefor only a mindless ideal, to win the debate rounds the PRO (AFF) needs to say why this is good.. First Off case argument: MOTORCYCLES ARE DANGEROUS - PLAN LEADS…
232.
Everyone should learn to drive a manual transmission car
For
Alright, I will being my final round by attacking the few atrocious claims you have put forward and then moving on to the 6 points. "There are benefits for some, but not everyone. Blind people wouldn't benefit from learning how to drive a manual transmission car, for instance.…
Alright I will take your challenge and show you exactly why everyone should learn to drive a manual transmission. First I would like to point out that should in this instance means that there would be enough benefit to learning how to drive such a transmission to outweigh the…
Against
<> Thank you for accepting the challenge, Yraelz. It's always a pleasure. < > There are benefits for some, but not everyone. Blind people wouldn't benefit from learning how to drive a manual transmission car, for instance. In fact, they would be a danger to others on the road.…
I do not think it is necessary for people to learn how to drive stick-shift because it's something that folks can get by in life just fine without ever learning. Granted some folks may need to learn how to drive manual transmission vehicles, but the vast majority of drivers do…
233.
Foie gras should not be banned
For
If there's anyone out there with a good head on their shoulders, please challenge me to a debate. I'd love to have a proper discussion with an intelligent person.
How utterly disappointing. Why did accept the debate if this was how you was going to act? This was suppose to be a well thought out, intelligent persuasive argument. Instead I get this. Just forfeit, I'll find someone worth debating with.
Against
I would first like to point out that my opponent is wrong in saying "Foie Gras is known for decadent buttery taste and smooth texture. I has a flavor that can't be found in any other food in the world." one can get smooth texture and buttery taste by visiting an italian…
I accept this debate as i myself am in the AHS and APL (Animal humane society & Animal Protection League)
234.
Going vegan is a good lifestyle choice
For
yes it dose improve your health but there are other reasons its not the best option
i think going vegan is stupid
Against
eating vegetables can make you more healthy, eating just vegetables can make you very healthy. saying going vegan is stupid when their are positives like these is short sighted.
Listen i hate Vegan extremists and everything they stand for, but doesn't veganism make you more healthy?
235.
Arrogance is necessary to succeed
For
Round Layout1- Acceptance, No Arguments2- Opening Statements, No Rebuttal3- Rebuttals4- Rebuttals5- Conclusion, No New ArgumentsArrogance- Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.Success- The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the…
Well, because I forgot to set this debate to 5 rounds, I suppose this is my closing argument. The story of Oedipus is a fictitious story, perhaps to show the consequences of being to arrogant. However, arrogance in moderation will lead to better production which will in turn…
Against
Arrogance has no "moderation". Bumped down and deleted the word "over", and you become confidence. There is a difference between the two words: arrogance is much stronger and extreme and most times is negative connotation, while confidence is strong, but a positive connotation.…
Although arrogance may help, it is not necessary. As put in http://dictionary.reference.com..., arrogant means "making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud" as well as "characterized by or proceeding from arrogance, or…
236.
Vulgar language serves no useful purpose
For
Intro Thanks to Feverish for staying with the debate (the main reason for the beginning rules). As I said last round and will clarify here, I'm trying to argue based on something along the lines of – swearing has no advantage over any other form of communication (2 vs. 3).…
Intro Many thanks to feverish for taking the debate. As for the rules, I merely wanted to discourage people without the time for a serious debate and those who would use semantics. Voters, you don't have to follow the rules to the dot if it makes for fairer voting. Also, as my…
Against
Thanks for the response. I don't think Pro's rebuttals really hold much weight. Bear in mind I don't need to prove that swearing is in any way virtuous, nor that it is absolutely essential. If someone can achieve a specific intended purpose through swearing then they have a…
Hello and thanks for the opportunity to debate. I accept the stringent and unusual rules posted by my opponent. I will not post this until 24 hours after his challenge was issued and I will attempt to keep sources to a minimum. I would like to point out however that voters are…
237.
A vegan lifestyle is better than an omnivorous one
For
Extending arguments
Thank you Con for your opening statements.Introduction Firstly, I will begin by responding to my opponent's arguments for why a meat diet is better. Secondly, I will defend my original arguments for why veganism is better than a meat eating lifestyle. Nature Here Con argues…
Against
Thank you for extending and understanding, Pro Rebuttals ============= 1. Defending my clarification When I created this debate, I intended for the debate to focus on the individual. I thought the topic title would speak for itself. Lifestyle relates to an individual's choices…
Due to me doing a lot of things and having a busy schedule, I will not be able to post this round. I ask that I get next round to argue.
238.
Pet owners should need a hard-to-obtain license based on competence
For
Licence would be affordable, about "100, which would go to pet sanctuaries (kennels, Cat houses etc.). Cheaper for struggling families.All pets considered.Things such as criminal backgrounds would be considered, any animal abuse would cause a life-time ban. Houses would be…
Against
Well, that's it then.
Well... yeah, his account got closed. Oh well.
239.
The Culinary Institute of America is the world's best culinary school
For
"1) Student: teacher ratios. " My opponent in this point of argument does not present the facts of the case. If a school has fewer classes and a shorter time of education it will have a lower Student: teacher ratio because of turn over. The fci has a 6-month course and a…
"The FCI gives high intensity practice," But nothing near the level of intensity set forth by the CIA… I have been to both places… I have staged at both and can tell you that the CIA is in another realm of intensity. 1) Student: teacher ratios and their importance in learning.…
Against
1) Student:Teacher Ratios Read into the wiki source Pro cites. It says, "Classes with too many students are often disrupting to education. Also, too many students in a class results in a diverse field of students, with varying degrees of learning ability and information uptake.…
1) Student:teacher ratios. Small student teacher ratios don't imply a small school. Large schools can have low student:teacher ratios by employing more teachers or teaching more classes. It seems that the CIA cannot have small classes, which means it cannot afford its students…
240.
Wealth ensures happiness
For
Wealth ensures happiness because it is able to purchase object that keep the person content of their well being, and provide security for health.
Against
I extend.
Unfortunately, my opponent has chosen to forfeit his most recent round, but since neither side has put forth any arguments, I'll start. My opponent argues that wealth can ensure happiness because if you can buy whatever you want, you can be happy and healthy. Well the problem…
241.
People should attend parenting classes before having a baby
For
Dear Jasse, Unfortunately you did not get my point. Your argument was that it is not right to oblige people follow certain rules wile raising their children as there is not a right or a wrong way to do so. But was it so difficult for you to understand that what is taught in…
Dear Jasse, the topic is people should attend parenting classes before having a baby vs people should not attend parenting classes before having a baby. As I wrote in my comment: "Poiyurt The debate would be on whether they should... " and, "Only the first few classes would be…
Against
Hey Theocatzop, Thanks for sharing your opinion. You want the world to be the best it can be and believe implementing programmes such as parenting classes would make the world a better place. It's a worthy intention. However there's a saying in my society that roughly…
G'day, 'People should attend classes' vs 'People should be obligated to attend a few classes' Your clarifications in the comments section imply we are debating the later. Either way, go for it!
242.
Bottled water is better than tap water
For
Tap water has been shown to cause wide amounts of dehydration among children and young adults. Bottled water has been known to increase awesomeness. (Btw I hope you know this is a joke, im not being serious XD)
I strongly believe that bottled water is in every way better than tap water. Tap water has been shown to cause things like abnormally large head growth, unicorn horns sprouting, and getting "Beiber-Fever". Tap water sucks.
Against
"Btw I hope you know this is a joke, im not being serious XD"Oh...now I feel silly...I don't get sarcasm, so I am just going to go on with this debate like its cereal. Nom Nom Nom. Tap water has been shown to cure AIDS in unicorns.
I assume this debate is from an American point of view of tap water, as apposed to say, a Somalian. It is regulatedTap water in the US is "federally regulated and screened for dangerous pollutants"[1] so you can be assured that your head growth claim will not be true. Nor do I…
243.
Beauty is more valuable than intelligence
For
Thank you for offering this debate! I will assume you carry the BoP as the Instigator, and as you have not specified. In this debate, I will clearly show that beauty is better than brains. However, I will ask that voters make their decisions with BoP in mind, and using ONLY the…
My opponent has forfeited. I consider my established arguments to be sufficient to show that Con has not fulfilled their Burden of Proof, and Brains are not clearly better than Beauty.
Against
In this debate, I will prove that beauty is NOT better than brains. Beauty is natural, therefore it is not a achievement of any kind. Brainy people work hard for it, so they deserve to be acknowledged. Lastly, brains achieve more than beauty. People who are beautiful are…
Hello! This is my first debate and everything, so I'm not quite sure on all the details and such. Sorry I haven't specified. My first argument that beauty is not better than brains, is that beauty is natural, therefore, it is not a achievement of any kind, and beautiful people…
244.
People achieve greatness by developing their natural strengths above all else
For
Yes, they do. First, let's define "greatness". It seems the OP means extreme professional success, so I will stick with that definition for the purposes of clarifying this question. To succeed so wildly, the person must be an expert at a particular skill or subject, more so…
Okay, I'm responding because I don't like forfeiting rounds, but honestly, I think this debate is going nowhere because of how vague it is. Sure, if someone found out that what they were good at was being malicious and then developed that skill, they would not be achieving…
Against
You are only thinking in one direction. I could knock off your entire argument by simply stating... what if the person was extremely good at being bad? Look at Adolf Hitler. He was a persuading leader and he was too good at what he was doing (in a bad way).However, did that…
One could be an expert in degrading other people but just because he is great at making others feel bad does not mean that he achieved greatness. While some people achieve greatness by developing their natural skills, not all of it results in good; developing one attribute…
245.
Former partners should remain friends after breaking up
For
people that was once together should remain friends because if you had that good connection with some one and it didn't work out for some reason i think it would be nice 2 have someone that knows you more than any other guy or girl. Someone that can help you out in your next…
Against
Once again I would like to carry through all of my previous arguments, as it seems my opponent has forfeited.
I would like to carry through my previous argument. I would also like to reiterate that circumstances within the relationship determine the friendship status. Sometimes, a person may think that their relationship is perfectly fine, then the couple breaks up. After the couple…
246.
Teenagers should not be allowed to date
For
Dating in most places leads to kissing and even sex so you claim that physical interaction between to unmarried people is a good thing
i don't exactly get what do people benefit from dating and why do people exceed the limits when they date
Against
I believe dating is a good and easy way of getting to know the person you want toget closer to but only when it is maintained at good and ethical rate while not breaching the touch barrier
We may choose a woman for body qualities and or for her personality and the female is also baring the same sin because nowadays women choose men based upon looks more than personality which is totally fine because of our base instinct to procreate and leave a mark or legacy on…
247.
Vegetarianism is a poor excuse for avoiding meat
For
Now for my defense and final remarks. Defense 1 Like most of us know that meat spoils and then goes to waste "Unopened packages of lunchmeat or hot dogs can be kept refrigerated for up to two weeks if they are within their expiration date."[1] but unlike other products that…
Now to the case attacking round. =Religion attack= A: I do agree that some religions do make their "followers" vegetarian's but why would some one of that religion be offered meat? If a person of that religion doesn't get offered meat, then it wouldn't be an excuse. B: Some…
Against
=Why would they get offered meat?= In reference to Pro's arguments against "religion" and "personal feelings/psychology"... Pro never limited the subject down to people who are being offered meat, so the subject is about any vegetarian even if nobody ever comes up to them and…
Rebuttal #1It's basic economics. In a free market production is determined by supply and demand. If less people eat meat businessmen will respond by making less than they otherwise would, and so raising less livestock over time.Saying vegetarianism is wasteful because they…
248.
Kissing carries no meaning beyond a greeting
For
I found that I did not define my first claims well. I would like to define "special meaning" as meaning involving emotions such as love. I would like to give these counter arguments: 1. Shaking hands and kissing (exclusively "joining lips" as I have written it) are similar in…
If not for what we generally think (like in our culture), "joining lips" with another person doesn't have a special meaning. It is just like shaking hands. Definitions: kiss-joining the lips (not for affection or emotions as it will defeat the purpose of this debate)
Against
Since jiantutri forfeited the round I will just reiterate: Convincing Argument: -Jiantutri made no attempt to refute the final meaning of "special meaning" in the last round. Since I rebutted the problem with his definition of "special meaning" , I see no reason to accept his…
I reject the definition since there would be nothing to debate. Your definition of "special meaning" means "emotions", while your definition of kissing means "no emotions". if I look up "special" or"meaning" in the dictionary, no definition involves the words "emotions", so I…
249.
Job stability should be prioritized over pursuing one's passion
For
My opponent seems to be too busy highlighting how 'confused' I am. He fails to put forth any substantial arguments, preferring instead to merely 'rebut' my arguments. His core rant is that these countries have high illiteracy and malnourished children. I don't know how he makes…
My opponent tries to cower himself behind statements like "Just because you are going for high pay, doesn't mean you don't have a passion for it." or "Just because you tell them not to, doesn't mean children won't follow their passion." Yeah, no kidding. But to me, in a short…
Against
Again you refuse to prove your claims. I do not see why I should remind you that the burden of proof lays primarily within your domain. 1) You do not provide any support on why a high income job is more "good" than a middle or low income job. In developing nations, the "needs"…
"This is an "income vs passion" issue"; "cower himself behind statements"; Yet, you fail to identify the "good" that could only come from a high income job. You fail to identify how your position is the most realistic situation My opponent assumes that there is a market for…
250.
Life is harder today than for our ancestors
For
This is great.
Sorry for this not being an actual debate.
Against
In my opinion the government our just trying to annoy us by thinking about putting in a law saying that you can't have a full driving license until your 18 years of age and the year before you only have a contemporary license.

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