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2401.
Donald Trump would make a great president
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I've defeated all of your arguments, I can't defeat your accusations of racism as that isn't an argument, that's a character attack.
I used my first argument as a counter to the narrative you have over Trump and as an explanation to why someone would vote for him. Politifact You shouldn't point to him being false most of the time as him being a "liar", there's a difference in being uninformed and…
Against
Please post an argument! You've done nothing but say: "Donald Trump isn't that bad, it's not solely his fault!". Post an actual argument please!
Hello, it's really hard to counter argue your argument because you don't have much of an argument. Anyway your first and only point states that Donald Trump is credible and will do what he says he will. So in my first point i'll be questioning his credibility and showing what a…
2402.
The international community should actively support the creation of a Palestinian state
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The United Nations partitioned the region in 1948 and the British left - I feel the international communities obligation has been filled. At this point it is up to the Israeli and Palestinian people to sort it out. " With the benefit of hindsight we can now see that the…
I would like to thank ConservativePolitico for accepting this debate which happens to coincide with the latest Israeli military offensive on Palestinian-Arabs which the Israeli government has disingenuously titled "Operation Pillar of Defense". At the time of writing, Israeli…
Against
Note: In order to fulfill the BOP my opponent must affirm and defend all three points he laid out in Round 1 (A, B & C).I.My opponent's argument focuses around what he sees as injustice by the Israel against Palestine and affirms that the international community has an…
I accept.
2403.
Firearms should be completely banned in the United States
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This being my first debate, i feel compelled to say that i am no match for you and have much to learn. if you have any advice for me to learn or get better, please give it to me. i resign the debate.
I am sorry to see that you miss an important aspect of the ban of fire arms. Peace. Without the abundance of fire arms, accidental death and murder rates would plummet. Without fire arms, civilian casualties during war would almost be unseen as one does not just kill hundreds…
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This debate is also my first, I joined the website just a few days ago. As a newbie myself I'm probably not the best source of information on how to be better. However, if I could give any advice I guess it would be to pick an issue that is important to you, you already have…
I have some problems with the points that you brought up:1. "Without the abundance of fire arms, accidental death and murder rates would plummet." - First off, in the case of the United States, when you take firearms out of the equation murder rates skyrocket. For example,…
2404.
Libertarians can consistently support welfare programs
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I concede. Congratulations on your victory.I could attempt to refute many of the points made last round, but I do not see it having any affect. Even though I believe my case was clear, your arguments were better crafted and conveyed. It appeared that we were arguing very…
You make incredibly good arguments, and you appear to be a very good debater. However, you make numerous assumptions that cannot be proven and have negated nothing as most of your arguments are off topic. You have laid out a great case that charities ought to be able to absorb…
Against
I recognize and accept Pro's concession. Since Pro has humbly conceded and has otherwise been incredibly polite in this debate, I ask that he still receives the conduct point.Thank you for your time.
Point-by-point1. Assumption of lower taxes in libertarian societyPro claims that I made the assumption that the aggregate tax burden would go down in a libertarian society and therefore charitable donations would go up. This isn't just an assumption, this is the basics of…
2405.
Men should have no say in women's abortion decisions
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Thank you for the challenge, KeytarHero. I'm interested to see what arguments you have.
Con forfeited. All arguments extended.
Against
As indicated in the comments, as men being allowed to have opinions on abortion is largely uncontroversial (and to deny this is to commit a logical fallacy known as ad hominem, saying that a man's opinion is worthless specifically because he's a man), this debate will focus on…
I saw rross in a debate along these lines and decided that I'd like to challenge him to this debate.The resolution is that men have no say in womens' abortion decision. I will take the con position. I will assume burden of proof and make my opening argument as soon as rross…
2406.
Europe should accept significantly more immigrants
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I would allow all immigrants permanent shelter in EU, however, since they came all borders for economic immigrants have been closed. I personally feel that these immigrants need help and we should give it to them, but I would also consider bringing in certain quotas as to how…
First of all, just because the parents didn't doesn't mean the immigrants' children will not assimilate. Of course the opinions of these future kids will be somewhat forged by their families, but I don't think that stops these people from at least trying to assimilate. Second…
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Before I begin the debate, I think it would be helpful to clarify a few different things. You are side pro that any and all immigrants should be allowed into Europe, within certain quotas as to how many are allowed in. You believe that the borders should be open to everyone, is…
Thank you for this wonderful debate. I would just like to rebut your points before my conclusion. If the parents haven't assimilated then the kids would also become radical as stated above. This is because kids are taught by their parents and wouldn't fully understand what they…
2407.
Bernie Sanders would make a poor president
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Hello! Glad you challenged me to this topic and I'm looking forward to hopefully an active debate. First off I would like to say that even though I am a republican, I currently do not support Donald trump. I'm a Ted Cruz supporter, however I will support Trump if he is the GOP…
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Relatively self-explanatory. I saw your debate with Agha and I thought it a pity he was unable to respond. Same structure as the original: Round 1: Opening Statements Round 2: Rebuttal Round 3: Rebuttal Round 4: Closing statements (No new arguments) BoP is shared. Why is Donald…
The link is here: . http://www.debate.org... "Thank you for accepting this debate. Bernie Sanders is not at all a reliable candidate for the presidential nominee. College tuition for free may sound like a good concept, but then when you think about it, it is not free due to the…
2408.
Military benefits create an incentive for prolonged war
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I'm sorry, I am also against them.. sorry for the confusion.. I Would enjoy someone outlining why the benefits of such benefits would promote peace instead of falseflag deception from an evolutionary standpoint
So do they?
Against
oh sorry you asked "So do they?" I thought you wanted to know.
yes i think so
2409.
Israel should stop killing innocent people in Palestine
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No matter what, killing is wrong. Giving all the reasons like Religion, Politics... all wrong.
http://www.theguardian.com... A leading Israeli human rights group has accused Israeli soldiers of "malicious and cruel" treatment of Palestinians and the military leadership of indifference to widespread abuses. The Association of Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) issued its…
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Then I shall bring forth mine. -Killing Militants I do not know if Pro is referring only to citizens, of if he believes Palestinian terrorists are innocent people. If will have to refute both. The Israeli army has been listed among the most peaceful armies in the world. Despite…
I accept. Pro must bring forth his case.
2410.
Banning all guns through new laws would not work
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gun bans will not work. the laws we have now should not be changed or made more stricter
i think drugs are a good example of how easy it is to sneak something into the U.S. yes i understand there is a big difference, but that is not my point. also im talking about banning all guns, not just some. there are many people who believe all guns should be banned. this is…
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There are changes that can be made to reduce gun-related crime. I actually don't fully agree with an assault weapons ban. It only covers a fraction of the gun crimes committed in the US, and it wouldn't get all of the weapons covered by it out of the hands of criminals.…
As I have stated before on rounds 1 and 2, the main thing which stricter gun control laws would do is make it more difficult for felons and the mentally ill to get guns through legal channels. Most guns used in high-profile shootings can be traced back to a legal gun sale where…
2411.
Republicans should work to block Donald Trump's agenda
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Donald Trump should not represent republicans he has said way to many controversial things and will not compromise on his rhetoric. Trump' s policies are unrealistic and do not represent the free trade and small government views common with the republican party. He has proposed…
In this debate my opponent must argue that republicans should keep and support Trump as their nominee while I argue that they should deny him the nomination or vote for someone else.
Against
First I would like to point out that, as of now, it is impossible for people who oppose Trump to deny him the nomination. The RNC rules committee failed to get the amendment passed that would unbind the delegates which would potentially cause them to vote for another candidate…
Accepted and looking forward to this. Since this is a debate of opinions I will only include sources to back up any claims I make.
2412.
The world should adopt China's former one-child birth policy
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You're welcome. You never know when you'll need to be aware of the present date!!!!! Smiles and kisses. But really, sarcasm doesn't help prove your point. In only makes you look like you lost the point. Not many businesses rely on a sole family anymore. Saying so is downright…
They gave me a good laugh. Let's go through them paragraph by paragraph to critically analyze them. ----- First paragraph: You so soundly say that overpopulation is a serious issue, but then say that you would instead find other solutions. Well, what other solutions besides…
Against
Thanks for taking the time to engage my arguments. Let me remind you that you are arguing in favor of China's Planned Birth Policy to be adopted globally. I am simply proving why this policy will not work globally. Response to your rebuttal: Overpopulation is a big problem and…
You are right in thinking that over-population is a very difficult challenge that we face. However, I would search for alternative solutions to China's Planned Birth policy for the following reasons. 1. State or government limitations on children is unnatural. China's policy…
2413.
Barack Obama was a good president
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Obamacare has actually helped many people and many people have signed up in Kentucky, New York, Washigton D.C and California. These are few of the things Obamacare does for the people of America. " The Affordable Care Act expands the affordability, quality, and availability of…
I never agreed key word being 'May' but moving past that in a democratic goverment which we are in the majority of the population trusts him and we voted for him. So we therefore have to trust his judgement and so far he has done things which earn hm trust such as the…
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Well, thats a good observation, but how about the things that he messed up on, like Obamacare, and even young people are aginst him. I see no other vote than for the negative.
Technically it was seal team 6 that killed bin Laden. And you aggreed to the fact that he never keeps his promises. Like my pastor said. " Even if they have a R or a D by their name they will never keep their promise." How can we trust him.
2414.
Targeted killing is a morally permissible foreign policy tool
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So let me begin by thanking my opponent. I have really enjoyed this debate, and I hope for a great 4th round. I also hope to debate the negative side in other debates to come. Thank you! Now let's begin. He begins his rebuttal with saying that I don't provide a source. But you…
I'd like to start by thanking my opponent for presenting their case. Value Premise and Criterion: Lets start with the value premise and criterion of the negative side. He analyzes the link between these two as achieving ultimate life by using humanitarianism. He tell you, as…
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But once again i want to clear up for those who dont know or understand LD Debate the Negative gets two speeches and the Affirmative gets three so the Aff gets the first and last speech in LD. Please vote and Thank you! !! !
before i start let me say that I definitely have a worthy competition i appreciate your love for LD debate. now lets get to business. Value Criterion Clash: first let it be known that my opponent does not provide a source for what humanitarianism is but to give something for…
2415.
The US federal government should legalize all drugs
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Since my opponent needed to forfeit the round out of time constraint, I will wait for his rebuttals in the last round and reserve the right to post a closing argument in the comment section.
My opponent argues that, contrary as I have stated, that crime would not go down if drugs were legalized. His argument however has many fallacies, and he claims that "of all the inmates in prison for drug offenses, only 27% are in there on simple drug possession charges(1).…
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Due to time constraints, I must forfeit this debate
My opponents first point is that crime rate would go down if drugs were legalized, pointing out that "17% of state prisoners and 18% of federal inmates said they committed their current offense to obtain money for drugs". But, of all the inmates in prison for drug offenses,…
2416.
Barack Obama's presidency was overall a success
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I would be mortified if this contest should be ruled a draw.
I regret that my partner was unable to join the discussion over the last round. I hope that he is well, and that he will rejoin the debate soon. For my part, I extend my argument that the listed achievements should be considered evidence of success on the part of this president.
Against
I accept & am excited to participate in this debate!My opponent has a deep dark, daunting task on his hands to say the least. Defending the Obama record is something I could not do if you paid me. That's about as hard as defending the Bush record, considering that Obama is Bush…
2417.
Welfare recipients should undergo background checks like gun owners
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Okay my bad, I wasn't clear enough, 10% of the population is on some sort of government support, which is pretty much what I am talking about, I just used welfare as a general issue "However we must pay them the bare minimum for food shelter and water so that their children can…
Just look at it from a different perspective of dangerous, welfare frauds play a big factor in this crumbling economy, more than gun owners, 10% of the country isn't a vast minority, but wouldn't you not say it is a waste of time worrying about the vast majority of gun owners…
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My opponent has dropped all of the contentions I rebutted in round one and two.The first contention of mine they conceded to is that "What someone can do with welfare income and what someone can do with a gun are so different and thus require far different regulations."This…
Currently, only 1.7% are truly on Welfare. http://wiki.answers.com...The reason that the vast majority of gun owners are law-abiding, respect member of their community is because they were all background-checked in order to permit them getting it."Why is it so bad to want to…
2418.
Tensions in North Korea will lead to war with South Korea
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If North Korea does not plan to use a nuclear weapon, why have they been so desperately trying to hold this technology. They do not make these powerful weapon just for themselves. People do not make things and intend not to use it. If this was the case, all of our weapons would…
During Vietnam, we did not have the advance technology, like you said. This was also the case of WW1 and 2. Advance in technology has helped our country tremendously. In WW2, the Japanese were unwilling to stop. This is relatively close to the Korean culture, which has said to…
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I do not think that in the highly unlikely event of war between the South and North nukes will be used. Any thought to use nukes on the US side of thinking requires the utmost consideration and and thorough thinking because though the events at Hiroshima and Nagasaki were…
As I said China is not ready for war with the US which is almost guaranteed if they support a government that is fighting against the government we support. Yes you are right that the economy is just getting back on its feet but the China/US relationship is based on trade. We…
2419.
Assault rifles should not be banned outright
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Hello, here we have another classic gun control debate, specifically on the topic of banning assault rifles altogether (in the United States, but really it could be any country). I will be taking the position of NOT banning them. You will be taking the position OF banning them.…
The main feature of assault rifles is that they are produced to attack masses of people in a short amount of time. So? What if a person is being attacked by multiple people at a time? Don't you think that there could be a use for that with civilians? Also, this doesn't matter…
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The main feature of assault rifles is that they are produced to attack masses of people in a short amount of time. One of the major reasons of not regulating guns in the United States is that people consider guns a method of self-protection. However, consider this, usually in a…
We accept
2420.
Liberals can be pro-life
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I believe that liberals can be prolife. This is the debate introduction. I will let con take the first argument. Feel free to post links.
Don't forfeit.
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Though public opinion on abortion actually reflects a very nuanced debate, with opinions based around factors like the pregnancy's term and the reason for termination, there are really only two positions debated in the media: ardently for the unrestricted availability of…
2421.
Gun ownership should be subject to strict government regulation
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To CON I say sorry that I forfeited the round. I use mobile so I'm unaware that I forfeit debates. I will be using this for my opening statements. Sorry for the inconvenience. Anyway, simply stating the 2nd amendment is a where your claim collapses on itself. The 2nd amendment…
Hello and welcome to the debate! I'm Bailey and I'm arguing pro gun control laws. Round 1 - Acceptance Round 2- Opening Statement Round 3- Rebuttal Round 4- Closing statement/ last chance to convince people to vote for you If you forfeit, the debate is over. Thank you and good…
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I feel the American public is responsible enough for guns. If we allow the government to control guns, what's to stop them from controlling knives, then clothes, until America is a totalitarian society.
2nd amendment
2422.
The United States should split into two countries, one liberal and one conservative
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Even though I am liberal, It would save both liberals and conservatives a lot of BS. the historic south would become a conservative country and the rest would become a liberal. Everybody would move (or stay) to they're new countries according to their beliefs. If somebody was…
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Arguments Extended.==Unitomic==
Given that my opponent forfeited, I shall be very concise and quick.Case II: Distribution of Parties. Pro is working under the premise that there is a clear cut line between Conservative and Liberal. In truth there is not. In all actualiy, Conservative and Liberal distribution…
2423.
Peaceful diplomacy is better than war for independent governments
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Going back to what I stated in my last argument I still find that an independent government would be beneficial to this nation because we need something and someone that would do what they promise . Next Please. I find that the Independent Party would do just that . Also I am…
The independent party stands for freedom and peace . I am strongly in favor of peace and freedom. That is just an opinion . Next please Peace and freedom are just two of the things that the independent party stands for . I think that this world should stand up and fight for…
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my dear i can understand which u r like to explian but if we think practically just like me sometimes u need to do self defence which is not at all war.sometimes for the sake of peace and freedom u have to take some crucial actions.
In this presenrt scenario it is quite difficult to make a govt with peace,coz of some of parties or i can say supported by some countries.in the path of making independent government war is always there which we have to accept and fight.
2424.
The United States was right to invade Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11
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Points all dropped for the final time.
Allow me to reiterate:Iraq We invaded Iraq on two premises:Weapons of Mass Destruction and Links to al-Qaedaa) WMDsThere was a strong concensus amongst Western leaders that Iraq planned to obtain or already had weapons of mass destruction at their disposal and was a sentiment…
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I do now fully understand my mistake in the date of Sadaam Hussein's execution. This is because of a misunderstanding of an article I read. However, Iraq and Afghanistan did not attack us. Al-Quaida did.
First of all, Sadaam Hussein was killed before 9/11, during George H. W. Bush's presidency. And yes, even though Al-Quaida had ties to Iraq, that doesn't mean that they personally were the ones responsible. Instead of starting a full scale war, we should have went after…
2425.
US foreign policy has harmed democracy in developing nations
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U.S. Primacy/Hegemony maximizes the spread of democracyDominican Republic: The US supported a brutal dictatorship from 1930 until 1961. The US had the dictator killed when he began to garner harsh criticism from other nations. Following the assasination, a democracy was formed…
I agree to your definition of the third world.1. U.S. Primacy/Hegemony maximizes the spread of democracyCon claims that US primacy was necessary for the wave of democracy seen in the 1970s. This is false, and many of the examples that he cited only serve to undermine his case.…
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Since it is the last round I will not exploit that fact and spam evidence sources and arguments. That would be very unfair to my opponent. However, I will explain why, with the evidence and arguments presented my opponent has failed to prove the resolution true. Macro Analysis…
U.S. Primacy/Hegemony maximizes the spread of democracy He argues that U.S. primacy was not the cause for democracy, yet he gives no alternative to explain my analytic reasoning. As argued by Kagan, following history demonstrates that power at the top of the global chain…
2426.
The United States has a moral obligation to promote democracy abroad
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Con has forfeit. The resolution stands. Vote Pro. @Con, do not be discouraged, after a few debates you will get the hang of it.
Thank you con for the debate. Definition of terms: Promote: "to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further"(1) Moral: "of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: "(2) Obligation:…
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Well played Pro. i was coming into this program, with this being my first debate, thinking that it would be a simple, layed-back debate. the pro has showed that this was over my head and i might have to practice more. therefore, i forfeit this debate. congratulations Pro, you…
I would like to initiate this debate by pointing out that we, as humans, have the individual right to choose our own path in life. whether it be a government choice or a job choice, we should all have the freedom to choose. for this reason, I stand in negation of today's…
2427.
Voters should not use government to do what they would not do personally
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Better. But, I completely disagree with your opinion that theft is the only alternative to a handout, and inevitable. What ever happened to hard work? Did that option elude you? Of course, many people would, and do, wish they could just take what they'd like from their "more…
Wow, Moondragon. You must have taken on this one half-hartedly. You're usually a very good debater with illogical ideas flawed by your emotional desires for a socialist utopia. This time you're just debating poorly. You did not support your attacks well here. First of all, I…
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"But, I completely disagree with your opinion that theft is the only alternative to a handout, and inevitable." - Handsoff's post in Round No. 3 "In other words, the poor will steal from the rich anyway, so let's keep the act of theivery civil (or legal). Thank you. That's…
"Many voters enlist the government to commit injustices they would not commit personally" - The topic of debate. "In other words, the poor will steal from the rich anyway, so let's keep the act of theivery civil (or legal). Thank you. That's exactly what I was trying to prove…
2428.
The Affordable Care Act should be repealed
For
We should abolish it because it helps the minority of people. The majority of people don't need Obama Care. The majority runs the country.
If you accept, you should comment on it. Good luck making a good point that is pro Obama Care. Democrats have very poor views on certain healthcare issues and Obama is a democrat.
Against
I. Universal Healthcare is a international standardCurrently, the majority of the developed world uses some form of universal or single payer healthcare. I want my opponent to note a couple of things. The first of which, is the fact that we are fundind healthcare for citizens…
Sorry, acceptance means I'm ready for you to make your arguments. You have BOP, which means its up to you to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that we should abolish Obamacare.I eagerly await such proof.
2429.
Legalizing marijuana would have a more favorable impact than current policy
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My premise is simple: The legalization of marijuana would have a more favorable impact on our country than the current policy. I present the following arguments: 1. Legalization allows for better regulation, improvement of quality, reduction in street prices, and would alienate…
New York decriminalized Details About this report Possession Incarceration Fine 25 g or less (first offense) civil citation none $100 25 g or less (second offense) civil citation none $200 25 g or less (3rd offense) misdemeanor 5 days and/or fine $250 25 g to 2 oz* misdemeanor…
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I present the following rebuttals (Mangani's points in allcaps): "BETTER" (more) REGULATION -This is bad. Unregulated is working fine. We don't need regulation. It would be frivolous. "IMPROVEMENT" OF QUALITY -This is probably not true. When things become mass produced, they…
First I will analyze your argument. 1. How would lower street prices help? That means people will still go for the more dangerous version on the streets because it's cheaper dealers would not decrease they would increase. It's just like a bootleg DVD the quality may not be as…
2430.
The United States should go to war with Iran
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Hello With may "we should be safe rather than sorry" plan, I don't think I explained it enough. If we get evidence that Iran has any form of nuclear capibilty, we should invade. If they are contusily feeding Taliban an Al Qaeda, we should put sanctions on them. If they…
I understand. I thought you had till 4:30ish, becuase I checked it. I hear there are some timer issues, so I'll leave you with your next argument, to make sure no one has an advantage.
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Oh the irony. Righty, time and time again I've seen you despair and complain over your opponents forfeiting rounds, and yet it's you that seems to have forfeited your crucial 5th round argument. The weird thing is, I looked at your profile, and you've been online since I last…
I'm at a debate tournament this weekend, and I have to get up ridiculously early tomorrow, so I'm not going to do a very in depth argument. 1. Better safe then sorry. I've addressed it over and over. There's absolutely no evidence to suggest Iran has nuclear capabilities. You…
2431.
Donald Trump's proposed border wall would be beneficial overall
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Haha no problem, I was referring to your final paragraph as it was mostly made of quotes lolAlso thanks in advance for a good debate. Glad it was four rounds instead of five actually, I think five would have gotten a bit repetitive.Anyway...Walls in other countriesI was…
Well, that was definitely an interesting rebuttal.From arguing against points I never made, to bringing up Trump's statements after we agreed beforehand that his comments weren't relevant to this debate, this was not the response I was expecting. However you did bring up…
Against
I wanted to thank you for this highly competitive debate. It been an honor debating you. It truly has help me learn a little more on this subject. I know this is my last round. So, i will give it one last go around. Israeli Ok. So you were talking about The Israeli wall. Still…
Thank you again for your reply. Getting pretty interesting here. And maybe a little heated. What a debate for without a little passion? Anyways my actual first round has a lot of facts in it. So, yeah my was probably like 50% from quotes. But i believe i won't need to much more…
2432.
Government health and immigration policies should be linked
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In response to he reasoned argument. I would say this has nothing to do with personal preferences - there are some very pretty plump women out there and some pug-ugly thin girls out there as well (although, that said, you don't look at the mantelpiece when you're stoking the…
Today, British women are bigger than ever before (1) and, after American and Mexican girls, are now the fattest in the world (2). This is bad news in terms of British women's health and even worse news for British men looking for replacement or supplementary girlfriends. At the…
Against
I respect my opponent's intentions to help women's welfare by encouraging living a healthy lifestyle, however, this does not level with discriminating against people with excess weight, as this is not the proper way of solving the world's health crisis. Also, my opponent's case…
In order to win this debate, I must prove that intentions to bar overweight people from entering a country would be unfair and unjust. My opponent has not provided definitions, and so, I will apply my own, and then begin refuting. Should: used to express obligation, duty, etc.…
2433.
Openly gay people should be allowed to serve in the military
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They are apart of this country just like everyone else,why shouldn't they be able to?They have a right to honor their country too!! Also,any homosexual willing to participate in the armed forces and fight for a country that doesn't approve of them must have a good heart.
Against
My opponent forfeited two rounds and posed no arguments or rebuttals. If you are voting simply because you don't agree with my position vote tie on positions and myself for conduct. Please do not vote simply due to agreement before the debate as no debate was conducted.
Well, as my opponent has forfeited his round, I would like to just state that I do not believe homosexuals should be allowed in the military as it would cause severe problems with the current structure of the military. I leave it up to my opponent to refute my claims. After…
2434.
The phrase 'Under God' should be removed from the Pledge of Allegiance
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=====Counterarguments===== "It doesn't really refer to the United States as a religious nation it is simply pointing out the role that the belief in god had in the foundation of the country. " ----> Untrue. The pledge of allegiance isn't some historical document or phrase…
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all." On February 8, 1954, Rep. Charles Oakman (R-Mich.)[1] made a bill into effect with the phrase "under…
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The statement one nation under god reflects a very basic and very fair statement. It doesn't really refer to the United States as a religious nation it is simply pointing out the role that the belief in god had in the foundation of the country. The man who decide on this…
2435.
Religion should be removed from US government
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I am not a foreigner. I don't know why you would come to this conclusion. My knowledge in USA government and politics is concise. 2. I am not prolife or anti LGBT. I am not saying that having those beliefs are bad, however I am saying that religious beliefs affect the actions…
I'm glad that you've accepted my debate :) Okay, I'll separate my argument into two separate points. 1. According to this source, America is growing with religious diversity. The major religion praised in government is Christianity and due to this growing diversity, it is not…
Against
I will refute your arguments in the same form you did. I am an American so no need to explain things that a foreigner wouldn't know about. 1. There is religious diversity everywhere, I believe that what you are saying there is that Christianity is already declining out of the…
I accept.
2436.
On balance, the United States federal government is justified in intervening in the internal affairs of other countries
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Thanks to my opponent for the debate. I wish him the best of luck. Open statementA question we might ask ourselves quite often. Why should/is the US intervene militarily and politically in other nations? Frankly, intervention should be done first and foremost, through our best…
No argument as agreed uponThanks to my opponent for the debate.
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Contention 1: The Theory of is.Because of the wording of the resolution and where is is placed all I have to do is point out one event where the US wasn't justified. The resolution states the US is justified, not was. Thus meaning that the US hasn't done anything wrong yet.…
The full resolution is Resolved: On balance, the United States federal government is justified in intervening in the internal political process of another nation, in an attempt to stop human rights abuses. Before we get going let me lay out some rules. RulesNo trolling. No…
2437.
Illegal immigration is the root cause of most US problems
For
I will keep my opening statement brief. Illegal immigrants are a cancer on our nation. They can be linked back to almost any problem in America. Supporters of illegal immigrants throw out the same lame defenses, that our economy depends on them, that the work jobs Americans…
Good points made. The 42,000 people killed by illegals was a combined statistic with murders and and drunk driving, sorry if there was confusion. I have to disagree with a few points you made though. First off with crime, you say it is the law that is criminal. Well, I don't…
Against
First off, thanks for sending me this challenge. This will be interesting... Ok, so your contention is that illegals cause every major problem in America. In order to win, you must do two things: 1) outline every major problem in America and 2) prove how immigrants are…
"...there are hundreds of laws that are on the books that are just stupid, but most people follow them cause it is the law." So, are you saying that the laws dictate morality? Shouldn't it be the reverse? It's just common sense to think that the laws are there to protect…
2438.
Liberals in the United States are enemies of the working class
For
My opponent claims that liberals support social progress, but at a faster rate than conservatives. This seems to imply that liberals want to go as far as communism, when I have never heard of a liberal state that they ultimately want to go to communism or socialism. They tend…
The first points I shall make is that liberals tend to support sales, gas, and social security taxes.Sales TaxEvery single liberal state in the United States of America, except for Oregon and New Hampshire, have a sales tax, and several of them are some of the highest, such as…
Against
Round 2: Main argumentLiberals are allies of the working class, AKA proletariat. This is because liberals support social evolution as opposed to revolution.If you ever heard about Karl Marx dogma, you will know that Karl Marx encourages violent revolution from capitalism to…
Round 1: Acceptance, definitions of terms, state your position. I accept your judges, they seem partial enough. My position, liberals are the allies of the working class.
2439.
Religion should have no place in politics
For
There is a great need that exists in society. It is a need that people have all around us, but we rarely see as a weakness. It is something in which we so strongly desire to feel like we are a part of something that our own morals are often compromised to satisfy the "greater…
If a politicians needs to use religion as a source to draw their morals from, then to me they are not qualified to be a leader. Our leaders shouldn't need to be told what is wrong and right by a religion, just like the american people shouldn't be told what is wrong and right…
Against
"If a politicians needs to use religion as a source to draw their morals from, then to me they are not qualified to be a leader. Our leaders shouldn't need to be told what is wrong and right by a religion, just like the american people shouldn't be told what is wrong and right…
While it is true that religion seems to have heavy standing on politics, I personally believe that there is more to this than meets the eye. It is understood that politicians will use many tactics in order to gain votes and climb the political ladder; lying is definitely one of…
2440.
Hamas uses civilians as human shields
For
Can you concede to the fourth round?
Right, well that was the actual purpose to the debate. I'm outlining my argument.
Against
Strawberry Jews...
Fine, I concede.
2441.
Donald Trump is a bad president
For
he said that all mexicans are rapists
hes racist and homophobic
Against
"he said that all mexicans are rapists"No, he did not. He said that most illegal immigrants from Mexico are rapists, Trump said: "Thank you. It's true, and these are the best and the finest. When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you.…
"Racist"When a club that discriminated against black and Jewish people, Donald Trump fought back against the anti-Semitism and racism [1] in the club, Mar-a-Lago—unlike other Palm Beach clubs at the time like the Bath, Tennis Club and Everglades Club—accepted Jews and black…
2442.
Russia would defeat the United States in a war
For
Now, my opponent states that the invasion will begin from Alaska, across the Bering Strait. This means that many troops and vehicles would have to be flown over to Alaska. This would give Russia time to prepare. Russia's naval mine warfare force consists of 34 ships. (Second…
I will be arguing that Russia would defeat the USA in a war. These will be the conditions for our debate. 1. No nuclear weaponry. Just "traditional" warfare. 2. No allies, just 1 v 1, Russia vs. USA. 3. US is the aggressor (realistic considering America's aggressive war…
Against
I accept this debate and as per rules I state that the US invades across the Bering Strait from Alaska.
I am unable to finish this debate, so please give my opponent the conduct point. Sorry.
2443.
US immigration reform should include a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
For
Undocumented immigrants granted citizenship would contribute immensely to both our economy and culture. According to the Center for American Progress in a report published in May of 2013, the acquisition of citizenship would allow undocumented immigrants to produce and earn…
In my opponent's arguments, he fails to provide evidence to support his claims. Also, the structure of his arguments are quite confusing to follow. He only says my arguments are unreliable but does not go on to explain how or why, giving no legitimate refutations. My opponent…
Against
I will attack my opponets case then provide my own, one of his main arguments is economics. You must see the negation to be the most beneficial economical option for these reasons. First when immigrants become documented citizens this qualifies them for welfare programs such as…
I will attack for opponets attacks and provide my own He counteracts my statistic and says that altough there is aburden it cant outweigh that they are provideing jobs in that survey it didnt provide a job success rate meaning we cant weigh those statistic but he counters by…
2444.
Increasing gun ownership would reduce crime
For
Good show :) Thank you for debating me!
Whether you have a gun, rock, or knife you are obligated to protect yourself. The police are not going to be right behind your every step, so why not carry a gun? Police only show up after the crime/call, if anyone calls at all. I am sure that anyone can tell if the person…
Against
First, I would like to say that I completely disagree. Why would letting Americans carry guns cause less crime?? You tell me.Supporting Ideas:1. The instinct to pull out a gun 2. Misunderstandings3. Not illegal for robbers and criminals to carry guns (who would ever know if…
2445.
Immigration services should screen applicants for sexual orientation
For
Org called Niqash Motawadi? ) and, also, for generously including my opening round the category of satire, which I am not sure it deserved! In his rebuttal my opponent has noted that Kuwait's new gay detectors are not (yet) known in the outside world and details of how they…
Homosexual acts are banned in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates: the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries; but some foreign gays still manage to sneak in by posing as normal tourists or businessmen. That's why the Kuwaitis are…
Against
To win the debate, Pro had to prove that Britain should buy the Kuwaiti gay-detectors. He didn't come close to proving that.Pro ended up with an argument that Britain should buy them without knowing what they are or seeing any scientific studies about them, because his hunch…
Nonetheless, because the maxim "the more truthful, the better" applies to satire, or so I will argue, I shall first describe my general position on the satirical nature of this debate and then address my friend's argument. As Jo Coppola(1958) says, "Good comedy is social…
2446.
Governments should expropriate land without compensation
For
It is not a point of who the land belongs to as it in actual fact did not belong to a single individual in SA, when South Africa gained its independence, the responsibility fell on the leadership at the time to ensure the equal distribution but instead White majority of South…
Land should be given to those that rightfully own it, and should be taken back if it was taken from them illegally. The wealth of the country belong to all who live in it.
Against
You have changed the context of the debate completely. Land ownership is one thing. South African political issues and perceived, racially motivated injustices, though obviously related, are a separate discussion in their own right. Nonetheless and for your further…
How do you decide who are the rightful owners? At which particular moment in time did land ownership begin? Was it yesterday or fifty years ago or one hundred years ago or five hundred years ago or five thousand years ago?
2447.
Donald Trump has been good for the world
For
What con has missed in my debate is that you don't need to know about Trump to benefit from him. The consequences of Trumps existence will be that people will be less inclined to their racist and ignorant views. So even if you don't know him Trump will, indirectly, create a…
Is Donald Trump good for every single person in the world? Well at first glance of course not. Of course this racist rash and near stupid man is bad for nearly everyone, who in there right mind would ever support such a character? But the fact is that he brings something to the…
Against
In 2012 , the Republican party received 65,000,000 votes. Donald Trump stands at about 41% percent( real politics average) in all republican poll votes. Donald Trump is also leading in the current primary delegate math by a large margin. Therefore, it can be argued that a large…
Donald Trump only receives more media attention than the common individual, thus creating a sense of a well-known publicized individual. To make the claim that he has been beneficial to the world is absurd,considering not all individuals on the world have even heard of Donald…
2448.
Republicans are better than Democrats
For
It sounds to me like you're a republican like I am and seem to be downing the democrats which I am doing as well. What I'm saying is that government roles should not be played into everyday day lives and that the republicans are trying to do that. And I know that democrats are…
To start of this round I'd like to state on my behalf that I am a republican but I'm willing to see both sides of things. I look forward to this debate First things first republicans are for the people. No not just the rich people but also poor. They want unemployment down and…
Against
I forfeit.
Democrats have overwhelmingly become extremely liberal over the past 15 years, more so in the last 5 years. They are not shy about proclaiming how progressive they are. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spent two hours arguing over which one is more liberal and who will be…
2449.
Abortion should be legal in all circumstances
For
Im sure it would!
Abortion shouldnt be legal in any circumstances because if it were legal then it would unleash the evil entity known as Cthulhu from the Pacific Ocean and would lead to 1000 years of darkness for all of humanity. Theres your reason, good luck with it in the debate class, ill…
Against
It would cause people to be mentally unstable!
I have to debate in my class and have to debate about why abortion shouldn't be legal in ANY cases. I need help! someone help me please!!!!!!
2450.
The United States should promote the use of nuclear weapons
For
Well I think that we should not use them i think that we should have them in case we are attacked we have defense oter than war and so should certain other countries.
Only for certain countries. I need information for a class project due 3/19/14!!!!!
Against
I'm looking forward to this debate hopefully each us of us can learn from it and I will attempt to make my argument easy to read so it will be presented in bulleted form with little bias, and each round will end with a conclusion and sources. Definitions [1] Promote: to help…
Now you finally made your first argument, so I will begin rebuttals. You said: "Well first off I don't like the idea of just going off half cock and sending out a nuke to just any country but what I do believe is that we should promote the use of nuclear weapons for respect." I…

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