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2101.
Blue and red US states should form separate nations
For
Who cares what the founders wanted, They are dead white men that owned slaves, Also god? I'm agnostic which god? How do you even know god exists? See this is why we need to separate, How dare you try to impose your relgion on me! Look go your own way, Be a theocracy if you…
The reason i propose this is to aviod a civll war, I don't give a dan about the founders, A bunch of racist slave owners they mean nothing to me, Which is exactly why we need to go our seperate ways, You don't tell us what to do and we don't tell you what to do. . Trust me we…
Against
It is wrong to regard skin color at all. We are all one human race, So stop playing the race card. I swear you liberals are just as bad as the reich wing teahadis. If you don't like America, Vote, Biznotch.
This is most certaainly not what the Founding Fathers had in mind. I for one will not tolerate my country being divided like this. If we as a nation repent and turn our hearts back to God, We as a people will be the United Syayes of America. You are either an American, Or you…
2102.
Fascism is a better system of government than theocracy
For
Our format of debate will be the following:Rnd. 2: Arguments (no rebuttals)Rnd. 3: More Arguments and RebuttalsRnd. 4: Rebuttals onlyRnd. 5: Concluding StatementsI would like to thank the opponent for accepting my debate request, and I hope to have an interesting debate with…
Rnd. 1 Acceptance
Against
I accept
While yes, churches exercise corruption, it is only because there are no biblical principles involved ensuring that they wouldn't exercise complete control.
2103.
Racist users should be banned from political simulations
For
We return back to Lenin, with the eternal question of "what is to be done?".There is only one thing to do, and I will let Fernando explain: The poet, irremediably split between exaltation and vulgarity ... functions as a contaminant for philosophy ... The poet as genius…
Thank you.Now, onto my argument. It is from a utilitarian perspective, or as Kant puts it, "[to s]ettle, for sure and universally, what conduct will promote the happiness of a rational being." This means whatever promotes happiness in rational beings (see: non-racists), will…
Against
For the sake of no long space of time, O Athenians, you will incur the character and reproach at the hands of those who wish to defame the city, of having put that wise man, Socrates, to death. For those who wish to defame you will assert that I am wise, tho I am not. If, then,…
racism = inherent good * human faults ----------------------------------------------------------------------- those of georgian ethnicity thinking they're white = no ban if truth is self evident then the apple falls from the underground tree this negate is resolutioned
2104.
Hamas has no right to fire rockets at Israel
For
With all do respect, my opponent is dodging my points and accusing me of trivializing "Hamas' attacks by assuming they have no cause to attack." My points are: Hamas DOES NOT HAVE a right to shoot inaccurate rockets into Israel, threatening the civilian population. The rockets…
Hamas DOES NOT HAVE every right to shoot rockets into Israel. FIRST, The rockets are doing absolutely nothing except provoke Israel. The Hamas rockets are blindly shot into Israel without a target. They are susceptible to hurting civilians. Although the Israeli Defense Force…
Against
I am not dodging your points. The debate calls for this "Hamas has no right to shoot rockets into Israel". I am pointing out that they quite clearly do have a right. I won't repeat the same facts and the same history to prove that. Again, my opponent is missing the point. The…
My opponent has trivialized Hamas' attacks by assuming they have no cause to attack. They have plenty of reason. An attack isn't randomly decided. They are being oppressed by Israel, and have tried more than once to speak to Israel, but so far it has only been done through a…
2105.
Planned Parenthood should be abolished
For
Planned Parenthood is selling fetal tissue, thus, EVIL!
Bs"d I accept.
Against
Rebuttal 1: Selling fetal tissue My opponent, without evidence, has claimed that Planned Parenthood is selling fetal tissue. This is not true as when we look toward NPR in 2016, we see the opposite (1). In fact, the grand jury has indicted the people in charge of the spread of…
I'll change it now. R2- My constructive, your constructive R3- My rebuttal, your rebuttal R4- My final focus, your final focus I understand, it happens, just read next time. Framework We need to look at today's debate through the assumption that lives matter more than…
2106.
The United States should have stricter immigration laws
For
My main reason for why I believe the U.S should have stricter immigration laws is because we don't know who is coming into our country and some of them could be trying to harm our country.
To start the 3rd round I will apologize for my error in losing topic in the second round. Opponents argument You said that the current unemploment in the U.S is 5.5% and that it is expected to lower but I don't see how considering a lot of our jobs are being sent overseas and a…
Against
I accept.
In my opinion, I don't think immigrants are the reason many Americans losing jobs, but another factor (I don't expect Pro to rebute this, its jusy my opinion._Money concentration: It has been repeatedly stated in recent years that the income inequality in the United States is…
2107.
Gun control laws do more harm than good
For
Cherry-picking data that only supports your agenda is still a biased source. I can list all sorts of cherry-picked seemingly unbiased sources opposing gun control. For example: "* Based on survey data from a 2000 study published in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology,[17]…
I'll keep it short and sweet. 7 of your 8 sources were from a website with the name "gunpolicy." I can provide just as many sources using a website named "gunfreedom" except you wouldn't expect that website to produce unbiased statistics. The truth is that gun control…
Against
I would like to remind the audience that my opponent carries a clear burden of proof. To show that gun control is a stupid idea.On round 1, he didn't offer any proof at all. He just claimed to know the future.On round 2, he CLAIMED the ability to provide proof against mine but…
So, my opponent chooses to simply declare my sources unreliable.http://www.liberales-waffenrecht.de...Well, this picture is taken from the official police statistics in Germany, and it is found on a site called "Liberales Waffenrecht", and even people who can't understand…
2108.
Citizens should be permitted to own guns
For
"Bottom line is most murders are used with guns. You said substitution for other methods would occur but none can be comparable to the use of a gun." I think your overestimating the killing potential of guns and underestimating the killing potential of other weapons that would…
"Basically my opponent is arguing that banning guns would not significantly prevent the deaths because there are other means. Here's the thing though, no one could go really far with a knife. It is really hard for me to kill a large aggregate of people with a knife, without…
Against
"Consider this, according to the BradyCampaign, 289 people are shot every day. 86 die, 30 are murdered, 53 suicides, 2 accidentals, and one police intervention. If we factor our suicides, accidents, and police intervention then if we assume all these shootings are attempted…
"If you focus solely on mass killings, no doubt guns make it much harder to kill many more people. Australia saw hasn't seen much in the way of mass killings since they banned guns. However you must weigh the total extra people killed as a result of owning guns versus the total…
2109.
The US government should defund Planned Parenthood
For
Rebuttal 1: Teen pregnancy and STIs It is true that PP (Planned Parenthood) does provide these services, but so do almost all local and school based health clinics. Also even though they may provide these services their main revenue and main operation is abortion. Abortion…
Let me start by saying this is an open debate to anyone who accepts it. This is my first debate on this site and am not entirely sure how everything works, but I love debating politics and hope to have a good debate on this site. I would like to wish my opponent to best of…
Against
Pro Forfeited.
Pro fortfeited, extend all arguments
2110.
Religion has more power than the government
For
Religion has more power then the government because in times of fear people go to the church to pray and the church can tell them that everything will be fine and they believe it unlike if the government tells them the same thing because the government created so many problems…
The purpose of this debate is not to debate the actual topic but to se how far from the original topic me and my opponent can get the winner of this debate will be decided who can create the most unrelated topic and show how they arrived at that topic from the original topic.
Against
I negate the resolution "Religion has More Power Than the Government". I will now show how the government has more power than religion. My cousin, Samantha, was arrested last year because she broke a law that was set by the government, like all laws are. I don't remember why…
My opponent has refuted none of my points nor defended any of her own. I will summarize my points that I have covered as follows: government, wrists, the electromagnetic spectrum, nuclear fusion, the Period Table of the Elements, Benford's Law, and forfeiting debate rounds.
2111.
Refugees should receive minimal government support
For
So you mean we must let refugees in the non middle eastern countries so that they can carry out violent attacks like the paris and belgium one. And oh yes YOU want those people to take the advantage of development of the developed countries? We work so hard for them? We develop…
Refugees destroy the economy and culture of the country to which they migrated by bringing inferior cultures with them. They desrve nothing also they are the source of terrorism.
Against
Let the voting begin.
You raise many good points, however you're coming out of the gate very stereotypical. Then you attempted an insult (I'm assuming you meant commie) for no real reason. Honestly I'm about half and half on the refugees. I believe strict background checks should be in order for…
2112.
Welfare and social programs are unjust
For
"Welfare and social programs are unjust how?" Most welfare and social programs of any sort are unjust. Some are just more acceptable than others. I oppose all welfare for the same reason you oppose corporate welfare-- someone is taking the rightful property of one individual…
Many liberals are not as illogical as they make themselves out to be. I submit the portion of liberals who are of sound reason know they are promoting unjust policies aimed at taxing citizens beyond the minimum needed to provide for their general safety and the defense of their…
Against
So you do agree that the idea of welfare is good. Giving to the poor, helping the ones in need, ect. You just disagree with the fact that your tax money is being spent for others in need without your consent? well you do know that all the social welfare programs combined add up…
Welfare and social programs are unjust how? Morally? Helping the poor? This is wrong? Look I'm all for getting rid of certin welfare programs. Corprate welfare for example. The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)is a welfare program it accounts for a small amount of…
2113.
Church-state separation should be enforced more strictly in the US
For
Argument #1: Response to "under God." "They believed that we had certain unalienable rights endowed by our Creator. "Under God" signifies this idea of these unalienable rights and reminds us how paramount our rights are. The government cannot take your rights because they are…
1. You show a lot of evidence that some founding fathers believed that there wasn"t even a difference, and that it wasn"t given much attention, but having that separation is protecting the public"s fundamental rights. However, they all weren"t like that. "The Government of the…
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Rebuttals"Yeah… intercom of schools every morning."I think you missed my point here. I was saying that the phrase "Under God" reinforced the Founder's idea that the government could not take away someone's rights, not necessarily that a god exists (that's for another debate).…
Rebuttals "I have personally seen religion being inserted into places it does not belong" I believe the opposite is taking place, that it is being taken out of society/government. Some examples are: A student praying aloud over his lunch is unconstitutional - Reed v van Hoven,…
2114.
War cannot be prevented
For
Since the world has been created, there have been a multitude of animal species that have died off as time progressed. The dodo, for example, has become extinct because of, as Darwin explains, natural selection. This explains that animals have died off because they have not had…
Dang time limit. War has been and is a part of history. From the earliest of battles fought with sticks and stones to the potential nuclear war in the future. War has been hailed as an answer to problems. It has also been used as a theme for many books, such as the Iliad,…
Against
My opponent has not responded to my two refutations of his arguments in the previous rounds and so the reasons why my opponent believes war can never be prevented: Humans have tried to end war and have not yet succeeded. War has historically come naturally to humans. As my…
My opponent in the course of this debate has made a few arguments for why humanity will never completely erradicate war. One was that we will always fight over natural disasters. I however showed that with recent drastic advancements in mordern technology and science, this…
2115.
Israel should annex the Palestinian territories
For
Israel should completely annex all Palestinian occupied territories under it's rightful flag, the local Arabs are a threat to the Israeli democracy.
Against
Again, Pro has not provided any reasoning for their claims and forfeited the round.
Pro has not provided any reasoning for their claims and forfeited the round.
2116.
Stricter background checks would reduce gun violence
For
one police officer doesn't negate tons of studies and conventionql wisdom of people in the know... that guns are more likely to cause harm to a possessor. which implies reducing possessrs reduces violence.... it's one of the easiest google searches ive done (search words =…
you just insisted that everyone who can't have a gun will go out and buy one to commit criminal acts. not everyone will, though. this is common sense and explained above, not everyone is a black hoodie who will stop at nothing to get a gun. you didnt specficially address all…
Against
I looked at the source, it did not help your case very well. For one, Darrel Booker acquired two guns and ammo before he got caught purchasing the third. The background checks did not work twice and almost did not work a third. Furthermore, the source does not describe how…
I am going to make two primary points in this round of debate: 1. Background checks are not effective and even if they are, they are not worth the annoyance. 2. Criminals, if they do not get guns, will find an alternative. 1. Background checks are not effective and even if they…
2117.
Governments should mandate sterilization after a second child
For
Thank you for the argument I appreciate your concern for autonomy and personal bodily rights, however you're not considering the rights of the children. I've already given you proper statistics to back my claim and so I will further them.The GFN estimates that human consumption…
Hello sorry for the late response I didn't have time to write too busy with work and school anyways lets begin. You say that this concept only applies to poor people yet what happens when we reach the 10 billion limit? Should we just put off the inevitable until it's too late?…
Against
Since he did not stick to the numerical arguments for clarity, I will try to piece it back together. 1. Pro's first point was that sterilization should be imposed because people are starving to death. I've proven that we have enough food and resources to care for everyone on…
Thanks for responding, dude100. 1. Pro's first point is that sterilization should be imposed because people are starving to death. I've proven that we have enough food and resources to care for everyone on Earth and then some. Pro responded that we cannot infinitely maintain…
2118.
Restricting immigration from Latin America would reduce crime rates
For
Im saying that since so many people from Latin American countries are ILLEGAL immigrants, if we blocked all immigration from there our crime rates would go down. They are all commiting a crime of being here illegally.
In 2012 the low estimate of illegal immigrants in the US was a staggering 11 million people. Today, estimates range from 11 million to a more accurate number of 30 million. Of illegal immigrants here, 75% of them are from Latin America. [1]So naturally if we stopped the influx…
Against
I guess I win then.
Impracticality of Enforcement The US government already does all that it can to prevent illegal immigration from Latin America. An attempt to prevent any kind of immigration from Latin America will just effect the people who attempt to come to the US legally. In reality because…
2119.
Abortion should be illegal in the United States
For
Another non-finisher it seems. Con plagiarized his material, and then could not finish his debate.
No need to spend time posting anything new until my opponent posts something new, considering he started the debate.
Against
say that it should be legal because people are going to do it anyway - is it not worth saving many more lives (the lives of the mothers) than letting them die getting back-alley abortions? What do you people think? Remember, this isn't about whether abortion is right or wrong…
2120.
Barack Obama did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
For
It seems I have missed round 2. I will therefore provide an opening and final statement in one post. A Nobel Peace Prize a lifetime award achievement that garners worldwide recognition as well as subculture recognition. It is awarded to an individual that has spent their life…
Barack Obama did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
Against
I lost the perfect opportunity to win. :(I guess I shall open, rebut, and close in this one post.The Nobel Peace Prize, unlike the other five Nobel Prizes in the World, is awarded to those who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the…
Challenge....uh....I have to say accepted. Good luck!
2121.
Gun control should be reduced through less regulation
For
Let me start this rebuttal with this obvious liberal tactic of miscommunication and characterization. I never said that "50 caliber machine gun" (please use real examples please), should be legal. It should be very obvious that actual weapons of ware, Fully automatic rifles, to…
I believe that Gun Control is an infringement on your rights as an American citizen. I believe that the liberal argument that, "since they are newer the rules don't apply" is false. I believe that most of the Anti-Gun Control people are uneducated and try to use as little facts…
Against
I am glad we both agree that there are some firearms that shouldn't be available to the public. It seems our disagreement is where to draw the line. As long as we are using common sense to determine where that line is drawn I would argue that according to most polls the…
So you believe every gun should be available to the public? So like a 50 caliber machine gun is ok to sell to an average civilian? Really? Where does it end? Should we let them buy Predator drones as well? What about background checks? Surely you believe that when certain…
2122.
The US should help fight terrorist groups in Africa
For
Specialism of the United States in counter terrorism
Increased global security
Against
Disrupts international relations
Militarisation of US policy in Africa
2123.
Presidents should be allowed to serve more than two terms
For
We will soonly be electing a new president, as of now the current candidates have more cons to them then pros. Even though many do not like Barrack Obama, he has improved our country quite a bit and he would do a better job at staying for another term and waiting for other…
Against
Finishing the debate.
Moving the debate along.
2124.
Brexit has been beneficial for the UK population
For
I WIN U SUK MONKEY TITttiez
U suck
Against
While there may be a few advantages to the Brexit, I find it very unnecessary. From now on, It could only go wrong and Theresa May has brought the UK to its now inevitable so-called "economic disaster". For example, The Panasonic Corp is to move its European headquarters from…
2125.
The words 'under God' should be removed from the Pledge of Allegiance
For
Thank you navygirlfriend_x3 for starting this debate. There has never been and never will be a connection between the church and state within the United States. the dilemma my opponent speaks of does not exist. The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from supporting one…
Thank you for the response. Just because the majority of the U.S. was Christian does not define the U.S. as a Christian nation. Capital punishment is not cruel or unusual punishment. It does not violate the Constitution. My opponent claims that there is only one God. And as she…
Against
Since the beginning of the constitution, America has been a Christian nation as I said before. Capital punishment exists, do you not believe that it violates the constition and the 8th ammendment? It in not our job to judge whether people live or die, and even if noone wants to…
While I think that there's a logic in the seperation between church and state, I don't understand how taking "under God" out of the pledge allegiance would solve this delimma? Our nation was founded upon Christian beliefs, Christianity being a monotheistic religion. I believe…
2126.
Individualists should oppose military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran
For
It is legitimate to use retaliatory force, either as an individual, or as an agent of the limited state on behalf of a victimized individual. It is not legitimate, however, to murder the aggressor's family or whole neighborhood, and destroy the property of non-aggressors, in…
If capitalism is defined as the voluntary and non-coercive exchange of goods and services for the mutual benefit of all parties involved, then clearly, war represents a failure of capitalistic principles. Wars are funded with involuntary taxes -- wealth expropriated from the…
Against
Capitalism requires the defense of human life, and its consequences of liberty and property. War in a completely capitalist world would of course represent a failure of capitalism, but war in a partially capitalist (or a completely noncapitalist) world is the way such things…
Sayyid Qutb was not a cleric. He was a philosopher. Osama's close friend, Mohammed Jamal Khalifa, publicly declared that they had studied under Sayyid's brother (whose career essentially consisted of promoting Sayyid's ideas,) and that Sayyed was the man who had "most…
2127.
Gun control laws should be made stricter
For
looking for a debate on the topic, especially with those who say no more control, at all. here are my initial thoughts/rants.... why isn't meaningful legislation already passed? most people on news shows seems to offer the same ideas, no guns for mentally ill and criminals,…
Against
Opponent Forfeits.
All arguments extended.
2128.
The Syrian rebels are terrorists
For
We knew that the Syrian rebels are mainly Al Qaeda, and that the U. S. has been supporting these terrorists for years. And we knew that rank-and-file Syrian rebels have: -Burned American flags -Threatened to attack America -Said: "When we finish with Assad, we will fight the U.…
I am going to be proving (or at least try to) that the Syrian rebels are terrorist who want to rule Syria by using Al Qaeda as its official government.
Against
YAY VOTE FOR ME, go preston!
Yay! HE FORFEITED SO I WIN!!!
2129.
Israel is the main obstacle to peace in Israel-Palestine
For
Two main responses. . There are quite a few historical inaccuracies in the summary you offered. I"ll deal with the most serious of those errors below. . The main question I have though, is so what? Is your premise that since Israel "feels" threatened, it should be able to flout…
"I will be arguing that Israel is not the only roadblock to peace" - Con I'm not sure that's the proper Con position. My original position is that Israel is the MAJOR roadblock to peace, not the ONLY roadblock. I'll try to respond to a few points you made, and begin with a few…
Against
I will agree that I made some historical errors there, but I stand by my my idea of the fear of attack leads to hostility. We must remember that Israel is not the only one at fault in any war. Just like in any car accident, it takes two faults to make the accident happen. With…
I agree that my wording is off. I will change my statement to "Israel and the Palestinians/Arab countries have equal parts to have been played in the conflict so far." I disagree that the creation of Israel is irrelevant to today's peace making process. Understanding the…
2130.
Libertarians can reasonably support Barack Obama
For
>>> While Obama may support some things that the LP, or Libertarians support he also strives to go exactly against Libertarianism in several respects. +++ I said it is not unreasonable to support him as a Libertarian. He goes against Libertarianism in very few aspects but…
I skip rounds all the time. Sometimes you have other things to attend to. I'll repost. More specifically, Libertarianism is the freedom to do as you will as long as it does not harm anybody else. This includes fiscal conservativeness while maintaining liberal social views. Of…
Against
It is unreasonable for anybody to support a politician who not only disagrees on more than half (Most economic issues) issues, but holds entirely different philosophies than them. Barak Obama is fundamentally opposed to Libertarianism, and while if you look hard enough on some…
While Obama may support some things that the LP, or Libertarians support he also strives to go exactly against Libertarianism in several respects. He wishes to, to some extent, socialize the health care system. With these socialist policies, he will set America further back…
2131.
Opposition to illegal immigration in America stems from racism
For
Nothing to see here.
Nothing to see here.
Against
Pros, are nothing to see, as pro has sayeth twice.
Here, as in your there. nothing to see for sure, except the death of America. Say what you mean, I dare ye. Call me a troll fool, expose thyself. I DARE YE!!!!!! Bring it.
2132.
Kashmir should become independent from India
For
I will now address my opponents arguments: 1: If Kashmir becomes independent, Terrorist cells will operate from there Most of the militias in Kashmir are kashmiri people fighting to be free. After independence, most of them will return to their farms, family businesses,etc. I…
India has continually abused the wishes of the Kashmiri people to either become part of Pakistan or become independent. Admittedly, since Pakistan is unstable right now, it would be better for Kashmir to be independent, or at least an autonomous republic with Pakistan. My…
Against
Reasons why Kashmir shouldnt be independent 1) Located in one of the most unstable regions in the world in terms of terrorism 2) Could only set themselves up for an invasion from any one of possibly 3 neighboring countries 3) Independence doesnt gurantee stability 4)…
(The character limit is at 8000. .. . )1) TerroristsThe terrorist argument isnt limited to groups targeting only Pakistan and India, its about the fact that Kashmir is located in one of the most hostile regions in the world where militias and terrorists alike operate and kill…
2133.
Race was the primary reason Obama won in 2008
For
Accepted.
Against
My opponent forfeited.
IntroductionLet it be clear that my opponent has the burden of proving or at least showing substantial evidence that the results of the election of 2008 were based primarily on race. I have the burden of proving it was not. I will approach this issue by providing more powerful…
2134.
Palestinian refugees should have the right of return
For
Right of return is individual, not group, right (so is stronger).
Plenty of room in Israel for Palestinians to return
Against
Right of return is individual right, not collective for Palestinians.
Jews expelled from Arab countries have no right of return.
2135.
Business ties should not be used to pursue Taiwan-China unification
For
President Ma is dumb for trying to unite Taiwan with China through his "business" dealings. Really? Does President Ma even deserve to be the president of Taiwan? What type of president encourages its country to be united with its arch nemesis? Imaging this: a new president of…
Against
The Forfeiture poem by Henry King My Dearest, To let you or the world know What Debt of service I do truly ow To your unpattern'd self, were to require A language onely form'd in the desire Of him that writes. It is the common fate, Of greatest duties to evaporate In silent…
Points extended.
2136.
Governments should not fund a massive border barrier
For
Guess I win?
or not.
Against
Police stop smugglers and human traffickers. The idea that a wall is a deterrent to these people is absurd. With the network of tunnels that presently run under the border it wouldn't even serve as an obstacle. If most illegal immigrants are visa over-stayers, The wall would…
We should not fund a massive border barrier. It is tactically unsound. Neither walls, Nor motes, Nor knights with shiny lances are sound protection plans for our nations border. We'd be better suited hiring more sets of eyes and utilizing the technology we've developed in the…
2137.
Canada and its allies could defeat the US and its allies in war
For
Sorry I forgot both sides have burden of Proof. I do agree you are a military super power. Sorry for no links forgot http://thecommonwealth.org... The commonwealth would pull all the countries to Canada unfortunately Ireland isn't there I thought it was part of the commonwealth…
Here are the rules 1. The war just started no one invaded. 2. You may use civilian weaponry 3. You can talk about what happens after the war and whether the other side could hold the land it had taken I think Canada and it's allies could beat America and if not inflict massive…
Against
Preface: As my opponent has not specified, I will assume the BoP will lie on Pro to prove his claim that the United States could be beaten by Canada and its collective allies. My job will be to prove this claim false and rebut my opponent's arguments. Introduction: Renowned as…
IntroductionAs this is the last round in this debate, I would like to extend my gratitude to both my opponent and the readers for making it this far. I will conclude the debate by utilizing this round to rebut my opponent's arguments and rebuild my own. Thank you.SeparationMy…
2138.
Going to war against an enemy is sometimes necessary
For
First, let me thank you the opportunity to debate you. My argument is simple. Since your claim that a country should never start a war is normative--that is, it specifies what one *ought* to do--it must necessarily abide one of the following two ethical forms: (1a) It is wrong…
I don't know if 28% of wars are justified, but I doubt it.The study to which I referred concluded merely that 28% of the time the *claimed* justification for war was utilitarian. I think the number is much lower. In any event, it is not my intent to argue this statistic, or to…
Against
I think that war on a country who is always troubling is not necessary. They should follow non-violence. If a country starts a war the country which is facing the war will get more angry and will make the situation worse even if the country which started want to stop.
You mentioned that 28 percent of the 289 wars surveyed were jistified. What about the remaining 72%. It is of course unjustified. One of the unjustified war is the Iraq war. Iraq war waged for all the wrong reasons from weapons of mass destruction to liberation, and the only…
2139.
Third-wave feminism is still a form of feminism
For
For reference this is what feminism means from several sources: Merriam-Webster - the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes https://www.merriam-webster.com...... Dictionary.com - the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of…
Feminism is defined as "equality of the sexes". It is not just about women; it covers men as well. Now technically you could use the term masculism, but as it should mean equality of the sexes they are two words with the same thing meaning, and feminism is already in use and…
Against
While there maybe certain "labels" of feminism i disagree with your statement that feminism is still the same. The evidence to my argument is publicly available on a majority of pro feminism YouTube channels and blog posts. There are women that literally belive that eliminating…
I believe that what feminism stood for when it was first started was actually fighting for equal rights for women. things like owning land and voting were things women should have been able to do but now all i see is a bunch of "gender queer" people getting on buzzfeed and…
2140.
Church and state should be completely separate
For
You said "If you can prove that every single religion is wrong, i will cede this match." There are hundreds...maybe thousands of religions in the world. And the people who believe and follow those religions all believe their religion is true ...they believe their religion is…
Religion should be 100% separated from government. Here is my rationale: 1. There are thousands of religions each with various belief system. The differences in religion start wars, create hate and numerous other crimes against humanity. Since there isn't one religion that all…
Against
Let's see. I will first focus on the validity of a religion. 1. You didn't prove that every religion was false 2. You simply listed of many different stories Religion is A FAITH! people believe in it. it is true to them. this goes into deep philosophy about the senses and…
I, if anything, am appalled at some of the things you just said. I took up this debate because it struck a personal chord. But i will try to keep things professional. You stated religion should be separated, so to decide this, we will discern what benefits come from each side…
2141.
Government should not infringe on Second Amendment gun rights
For
Thank you, you have made some good points to my arguments. We are all different people and just because I believe in a certain topic doesn't others should follow them and honestly LaPierre is one of that 28% radicals. Guns have been around for centuries now and they are going…
My challenger has made some goods and frankly I made a mistake in the title. I don't want ALL gun control gone, just some regulations. Also, 71% of NRA actually is in favor of background checks because it works. What's wrong with armed guards? Recently there was a school…
Against
Closing statement. (I'm on my mobile, please forgive for minor spelling errors.) Gun laws exist for a very good reason. It is to prevent people who may use guns in a way that is harmful to themselves and society. I have given examples and reasoning in my previous arguments, and…
My opponent has willingly admitted that the debate resolution was not phrased in a way that he wishes. Please give Pro the conduct point for admitting. However, a debate is a debate, and I will have to continue arguing under the agreed resolution. This will be a rebuttal.…
2142.
Military strength is the best tool for diplomacy
For
is it relevant to use "PRE-EMPTIVE" strike meaning i can attack anyone i want , because I FEEL THREATENED.
it is absolute in case of united states of America
Against
I extend all my arguments.
RebuttalsPro's argument is irrelevant to the resolution. That is only in the specific case of being threatened directly or indirectly as a pre-emptive strike. ArgumentsAs defined, diplomacy is the skill of managing international relations. Pro states that war is the sole…
2143.
The War on Terror was justifiable and effective
For
The War on Terror that has followed the 9-11 attacks is not only justifiable and effective, it was and remains the only solution to the threat posed by militant Islamic fundamentalism. The War on Terror is justifiable. 1. To prove that the war is justifiable, I must prove that…
By prearrangement, my opponent and I are both forfeiting the final round. Please vote based on the two arguments available to you. Sorry we didn't get to the third round; the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season you know. May the best man win!
Against
The War On Terror involves the military, political, legal and ideological conflict against Islamic terrorism (specifically in reference to the United States' operations) in response to the 9/11 attacks. To argue that it is justifiable, one must prove that it is possible to find…
I have to extend my sincere thanks to my opponent for taking up the opposing side of this debate. To attempt to defend actions so unpopular and so often parodied and ridiculed within popular circles marks a person who holds great passion and belief that such actions are right.…
2144.
Israel's military operations in Gaza are justified
For
All my arguments still stand; Con forfeited.
In this round, I will rebut all of my opponent's claims and show why my initial argument still stands. Addressing My Opponent Con says that land of Israel is not legitimate. However, the land was legally given to the Jewish people right after World War 2 due to a United Nations…
Against
I am an opportunist and believe to make best use of the 4 rounds allotted as there is plenty to speak and less turns left. The land of Israel was never formed legitimately. It was begged for and formed by force with the support of The United States of America…
Only the dead have seen the end of war -Plato I would like to open this discussion by speaking against the recent acts of Israel on the neighbors. Jews since time immemorial have proven to be by large, nosey-misers. They have created problems for other communities because of…
2145.
Constitutions should not give special recognition to minority groups
For
SUMMARY
It Leads To A Truly Sectional Society
Against
Lack of special recognition disables the acquisition of constitutional rights
The constitution is a superior guardian of minority rights
2146.
Israel's survival is a miracle under constant threat
For
Israel is what they say does not exist — a miracle.Since its official establishment in 1948, modern Israel has existed under duress. Its strength has waxed, waned, then waxed again repeatedly. It began as a miracle and continues as an ongoing miracle. So, to those who don't…
At the time of this writing, Israel and Hamas continue to exchange fire — Israel with precision strikes aimed at Hamas fighters, and Hamas aiming for maximum casualties, mostly against civilian population centers. According to The New York Post, Hamas launched three rockets at…
Against
I think a sufficient response could simply be to state that correlation does not equal causation. Simply because A occurred before B, does not mean that A caused B [1]. The fact that President Bush did something one day, and the US was hit with a major "act of god" the next…
Wow, I'm not going to lie; that was hard to read. I would like to respectfully request that PRO use paragraphs. God Protects Israel PRO has yet to demonstrate his claim that Israel is protected by a deity. At best, PRO has shown that an unlikely thing has occurred (the…
2147.
Liberalism is harming America
For
I have clearly refuted all of my opponent's arguments, mine still stand, and he has forfeited twice.
My opponent has forfeited, extend all of my refutations.
Against
I have a lot of time to watch the news and I watch both Liberal media and Conservative media and Liberals are destroying America. They have no Patriotic values. They are for flag burning , the influx of a refugees from Syria, that cannot have a valid background check and open…
2148.
Black Lives Matter should be classified as a terrorist group
For
Let's look at this: The United States Code (18 U. S. C. "2331) "Appear to be intended (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction,…
Like I said Previously: Terrorism- the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal. Let's look back to Ferguson. So, this was caused by Michael Brown getting shot by a police officer. No matter what you believe, the way…
Against
My opponent is right that there are people who are in the wide umbrella of Black Lives Matter that qualify as terrorists. However, the core group, the group that focuses on the ideals of Black Lives Matter, those ideals being 1) preservation of life and 2) equal treatment…
I am going to start by stating my position. Black Lives Matter is not, by majority, a terrorist group. There are definitely some protesters who are violent (1), however the majority are not. When my opponent points to the FOX News article (2), this professor is not the Black…
2149.
Donald Trump will make a great president
For
Let's do some basic math! Trump inherits 200 million now is worth 10.8 billion(The numbers went up just incase you didn't know that). Looks like he did a fantastic job. His name has so much weight on it! "Out of all of the businesses that he buys, trump runs most of them into…
Politics have proven to not do the job well. Bush and Obama did just horrible we're still in debt, we have people depending on the Government. We have ISIS who should have been gone by now instead they now have oil which brings them in around one billion dollars per day. We…
Against
I am actually a doctor by the way, there is no need for that kind of insulting.This is a debate, not a rap battle ;)Trump is racist and sexist:Trump is not racist because he wants to deal with illegal immigration (not unlike the other, better republican candidates).Trump is not…
However, one thing in particular did catch my eye: "Trump has abused the law to get his way (bankruptcy hotel) he'll be able to do the same with executive orders. "Mr. Trump is a ruthless man. No, even worse: Mr. Trump is ruthless business man. He isn't some hard-working…
2150.
Palestine should become a sovereign nation
For
An understandable reason indeed. Though I have a question. If Palestinian Statehood cant solve the problem. What will? Palestine wants statehood. In 2012 the United Nations voted for whether Palestine should be a member of the UN or not. Of the 50 countries that voted. Over 80%…
Now note this. I am not against Israel being a nation. I am against how they became a nation. They practically colonised Palestine in the process of becoming a country. Now to back up this statement I will show you several maps of there occupation of Palestine:…
Against
These are my main rebuttals: 1) Many people voted for the UN resolution to upgrade Palestine to the observer state status - Pro has conceded his substantive argument that we should give them statehood due to historical grievances. Pro agrees now that it should be based on…
I suggest that for future debates, the topic could be phrased as a question, such as "Should Palestine be granted statehood? " It would make the crux of the debate much clearer. From Pro's case, I can infer that we are discussing whether or not Palestine should be an…

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