Society Debate Topics for Students — page 3

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

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101.
Globalization is making all cultures increasingly identical
For
I think that the food or clothes are only the beginning. The process of globalization is taking its turn, and all people are getting involved into this, not even knowing that. And why do I started talking about McDonaldization is because the biggest fast food companies are…
As the world develops and technologies become more and more effective it is easier to communicate and share each others experiences and cultures, of course it is a big plus for those who have no opportunity to travel or just for those who want to learn more about the world. But…
Against
The wearing of traditional costumes or the eating of traditional foods does not mean a loss of cultural identity, and is definitely not a loss of cultural values. First, the traditional costumes/food of a group of people are not what create their culture. A person who…
Globalisation enables people to experience other cultures that up till now would not have been possible in that way. It also lets people notice the differences in cultures. With these differences now highlighted, they cannot disappear. Also, if knowing other people would cause…
102.
Sexualizing women in mainstream media harms their mental health
For
I will give my opponent chance to respond. Thank you
You start off on the wrong foot by saying: "I feel this argument is based on the assumption that women themselves do not want to be sexualised". This is not true, I understand that women have an evolutionary instinct to want to be appealing. This instinct is ancient and…
Against
I feel this argument is based on the assumption that women themselves do not want to be sexualised. I simplify my argument by categorising women into three main categories: those unaffected by the media portrayal, those affected and those who embrace and/or make a successful…
103.
Civility and reciprocal respect should guide public debate
For
Inspired from and by my opponent's argument and the comments I have read so far, my question for Round 2 is:Is kindness something that can be taught to children and adolescents by their parents, educators and catechists? Or is it something that can be learned only by practice?
I wrote and published this quote a couple of weeks ago "We have not the least right to require others to treat us any better than we treat them." and just wonder whether you guys think like me or not.
Against
Since the round has been forfeited, my previous arguments stand.
That looks like a copy and paste from somewhere. What does teaching children and adolescents or it being learned by practice, have anything to do with our requirements of others? You've also not commented on anything I have written which is fine but it's makes this a difficult…
104.
Teens should have a curfew
For
Don't bother voting. This was not even a debate.
Another forfeit. I rest my case for now.
Against
teens don't need a curfew
105.
A woman's place is in the home
For
I agree with you, but in my opinion women must keep focus of her family, while men are making money for them. But of course, in the case a man is not working, woman will have to work! For example, women of Arabic Emirates have cars, golden jewerlies, houses and etc. But they do…
I want to be a housewife and I think that is good for every lady!
Against
Do u know that around 50% of marriages these days are ending in divorce, so what should women do in that case? Moreover, do you really want to sit at home all day instead of having useful time, for example ,woman can work about 3-4 hours a day and believe me it will worse a…
But, sadly, many women these days have chosen to abandon their feminine duties and pursue careers in industry and commerce instead...so I will argue that a women's place is NOT solely in the home, but a variety of places.
106.
All mothers love their children
For
What is love? All you need is love. Love lifts us up where we belong! The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. Who sings of all of Love's eternity Who shines so bright In all the songs of Love's unending spells? Holy lightning strikes all…
Well since my opponent has yet to return this round, I'll take his position and argue that "Every mother loves their children". Dictionary.com definition of love: "1.a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. " Let us keep in mind that love is, like all other…
Against
I have mother. So, I love my mother. I think you also have mother. And also you know how much your mother love you.
107.
Everyone should learn a shared universal language
For
Rebuttal1) "The implementation of such a language would be impossible to complete due to logistical, societal, and fiscal limitations"Please list claimed fiscal, logistical, and societal limitation(s) that prevents the succession of the implementation of such a language,…
Oh, I already presented my argument in R1. You may now both present your arguments and rebut mine.
Against
1)If you don't realize the obvious limitations in modern society that prevent the implementation of an entirely new language across multiple societies, I question your ability to even participate in this debate. All of the culture in the world would have to be translated,…
First of all, in order to ensure the broadest, fairest, and most encompassing debate possible, I'd like to introduce a weighing mechanism of net benefits for all of mankind. I'll proceed with this in mind. My opponent has begun by stating a single contention, that being the…
108.
Fundamentalism is detrimental to society
For
None of these things you just mentioned have anything to do with my fundamentalism. I do not "yell at the poor, lock up the youth, argue about prisons, healthcare, education or bombs. We haven't even gone one round, and you have already made it personal. "your fundamentalism"…
Now we can have a real one! Troll free :) I am arguing that fundamentalism of any sort is dangerous for a few reasons. Note I am not arguing that religion itself is inherently dangerous, but rather that it too often accompanies certain character traits which are…
Against
Well met. Let us start by examining your claim, and thus we will establish your burden of proof. You stated: "fundamentalism of any sort is dangerous". I am a Baptist minister, and you could call my denomination "fundamental", I am actually an "Independent Fundamental Baptist".…
I accept your challenge and await a spirited discussion, thank you for inviting me. I am assuming, that by fundamentalism, our focus will be on religion. I will be representing ( as best as I can ) fundamentalism from a Christian perspective ( I am ignorant of Judaism and…
109.
Women are capable of doing anything men can do
For
You mad, bro?
Why did you mention protate exams? When I said that women can do anytihng man can do, you knew what I meant, you troll! And, women DO have the ability to be in front-line combat for the US Army! Women's rights have been going on for God knows how long, and women have been…
Against
http://www.youtube.com...My arguments extend.
My arguments extend. http://www.youtube.com...
110.
Manspreading is not a serious social problem
For
welp.... i cant make you grow bigger balls... and i just so happened to have THICC legs...
in my personal experience, i have sat down and my balls have been smashed by closing my legs! The ballsweats are another thing. Also, PATRIARCHY! XD doesnt exist. Why do women who take up entire seats with their purses go unnoticed? grow some bigger balls (or thicker legs) TELL…
Against
Pro dropped every single one of my arguments which means I should get argument points. Pro called my testicles small giving me conduct points. Pro does not know how to spell thick, so I get spelling and grammar points. I"m the only one that used sources to back up my argument,…
Manspreading refers to spreading your legs so wide you take up more than your fair share of seats and it is only applicable to busy forms of public transport. The following image would be considered manspreading https://goo.gl... Why is this guy ignorantly taking up more than…
111.
Gender categories should be abolished in society
For
ok, Now there are 3 genders, Male, Female, And Transgender, But there is not all those 63 genders,
There used to be two, And there should always be two
Against
LOL, This is very interesting.
Yeah he's done.
112.
Bullying should be allowed
For
Well, Pro forfeited again, so I will just summarize my previous arguments. So, bullies are trying to make themselves feel superior by disparaging others. Although this may not seem good, people who need to vent their anger should be given the opportunity to do so. When one…
I will give my opponent an chance to post an argument since she missed her last round. Thus, I will re-post my previous arguments. _____________________________________________________________________________ Okay, let's begin. I will be dissecting my opponents arguments.…
Against
You give some good points, but the fact of the matter is, there is a difference between simple teasing and bullying. Bullying, for many people, can cause detrimental affects to their well being. Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than…
Bullying should not be allowed, whatsoever. Bullying has been proven to cause severe mental issues, such as depression, anxiety, isolation, even suicidal thoughts and/or actions. As I would prefer to keep this argument based on facts, I'm going to write about my experiences.…
113.
Sports team logos referring to Native Americans should be banned
For
1. "Indians represent bravery, courage, and fighting. " -It does not matter what venue you represent them in! The practices and traditions that you are portraying are still sacred and you are demeaning them by perpetuating a stereotype. Cowardice and weakness are not equitable…
This is the round in which I will form rebuttals to my opponent's arguments. 1."Indians represent bravery, courage, and fighting." -The reason this does not justify the use of Native Americans as logos is because it is perpetuating a stereotype. "Depictions of mighty warriors…
Against
You provide some good points, but I believe that my stance is more logical. I would like to sum up my side of the argument to voters. I am against the banning of Native American logos in sports and other such industries because it is not degrading them in any way. It is…
Indians represent bravery, courage, and fighting. Although Native American logos may depict only Natives during wartime, it is for good reason: the team is in battle. Not a military battle, but rather a sports battle. Nobody would pick a people or person who represent…
114.
Students should be allowed to date multiple partners
For
gangnam
:) make love not Warcraft :)
Against
the biggest problem in world is sex in highschools and middle schools. about 51.8% of middle schoolers have experienced sex with their couple and they could'nt control their self.from wallstreet journal, about 92% of kids have experienced breaking up with their couples and…
student shouldn't meet boy/girl friends first it impacts it's educational habit. if you break u, you'll be depressed for weeks, even months. that makes your mind only think about that s they'll less likely to take good notes and tests
115.
Non-interventionist policies are the best way to curb population growth
For
We have a population crisis on our hands whether people want to accept it or not, let alone openly talk about it. The human populace will reach an unsustainable level at some point in the future if it continues to grow at the same exponential rate of 1.2% (1). My side of the…
Really?
Against
Such a shame. Hopefully, PRO will continue this debate at a later point in time. All arguments extended.
All arguments extended, I guess.
116.
Headline news quality has declined in recent decades
For
I can agree to some aspect that main stream media has ultimate control over what they share with the public. There is plenty of news worthy subjects that should be discussed but are not, such as the Malta Summit. As a Canadian citizen I can give you an outsider perspective on…
It is where it happens that matters rather than what happens. Reflecting on a global scale, the Rwandan genocide occurred with absolutely no coverage in the Western countries. This genocide occurred over the span of 100 days and 70% of the Tutsi were eliminated. It is estimated…
Against
When the media refers to the history of the end of the cold war, the Malta Summit Bush -Gorbachev is never mentioned or given any importance, when actually it was the beginning of the end, certainly, not the fall of the wall, which came after. This is a classic example of how…
When the media refers to the history of the end of the cold war, the Malta Summit Bush -Gorbachev is never mentioned or given any importance, when actually it was the beginning of the end, certainly, not the fall of the wall, which came after. This is a classic example of how…
117.
The decline of family values harms America
For
Family has always been a foundation in society, any society. When that foundation crumbles, children, which are tomorrows leaders, will not have been taught the basics of manners. Aristotle once said that a resilient middle class is the salvation of society. Well the family is…
I believe that the family is being broken in America. there are several problems for this, and several repercussions. round 1 is acceptance round 2 is opening arguments round 3 is Rebuttals round 4 is closing statements Cites are appreciated, but not completely necessary. I…
Against
value: [mass noun] the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. The value of family is everlasting, and despite the fact we have seen a change in the way families spend their time together, does not mean the overall importance…
sorry for not finishing saxman, didn't have the time, really very sorry.
118.
Socioeconomic status determines opportunities for Americans
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Socioeconomic factors do not influence a child's potential. However, being born with a low Socioeconomic keeps children from taking full advantage of it. Your argument are illogical. I don't know where you get your logic that if you demonize a group of people, all of the…
There has been several studies about the relationship between genes and intelligence. The idea that children inherit their intelligence from their parents has been unproven. Therefore, your argument is invalid. In 2013, A group called the Social Sciences Genetic Association…
Against
Have you ever been to a poor school? I have. The problem is not the funding. Yes, new computers are nice, but they are not required. The problem is the students themselves. They do not care, and they carry that attitude with them. They feel as if they are owed. If we show that…
1. My source is credible, it was a book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner entitled Freakonomics. I see no source from you, and until I do, I will ignore your argument on the grounds that it is not credible. 2. I do not care if there is a "smart gene", but you conceded…
119.
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
For
well let me make the grounds of the debate clear---i will speak and try to prove the point the hand that rocks the cradle is the one that rules the world.the other one has to objetc to it and try to prove it wrong......... What an important job a mother has! The mothers of the…
Against
We're no strangers to love, You know the rules and so do I, A full commitments what I'm thinking of, You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling, Gotta make you understand.. Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down, Never gonna run…
Because my opponent did not respond in the alloted time and failed to respond to my rebuttal, it should be concluded that Negative (Con) wins.
120.
City sidewalks should have dedicated fast lanes for workers
For
I would like to thank bluesteel for accepting this debate and I would like to respond to his arguments as follows: 1 - Designation First of all, I did state both business people and workers in the debate title but I concede that pedestrian fast lanes should not be exclusively…
Not everybody is in a hurry to get from A to B. Many people such as tourists; drama students; tramps; housewives; the mentally retarded; prostitutes; the morbidly obese; the unemployed; Hare Krishna nutjobs; the elderly; pickpockets; chronic alcoholics; parasitic aristocrats…
Against
By his silence on the issue, my opponent agrees with my interpretation of the resolution that it should be read as "business people and workers should be provided with dedicated fast lanes on all city sidewalks," a city being any place with more than 100,000 residents. In…
I negate the following resolution: Business people, workers should be provided with dedicated fast lanes on city pavements (sidewalks). I interpret the resolution to mean on ALL city pavements. Otherwise, my opponent could win by just defending the Oxford Street project in…
121.
Celibacy has had negative effects on society
For
Moral of the story: Don't get banned.
Unfortunately, my opponent's account has been closed. Darn. Extend my arguments.
Against
i've chosen to be NEG, so i'll allow AFF to make the opening statements.
122.
Young people today are more helpful than past generations
For
My opponent hasn't offered up a single argument that supports the resolution.
Well then...
Against
A major obstacle which prevent young people from helping others is their own selfishness.
123.
Younger generations are becoming less intelligent than previous ones
For
I finish the round.
Again nothing to say
Against
I am finding the more and more I converse with the younger generation (my siblings, and some friends my age "24" included) that all of these "wtf" "tbt" "IDFK" and the manner that they speak, seems disrespectful and that they are unnecessarily dumbing themselves down... to me…
124.
Social deprivation causes crime
For
We acquire our knowledge of what is right and wrong through education.
People feel crime is the only way to get their frustrations heard.
Against
In an age of consumerism, the primary cause of crime is a greed or desperation to 'fit in', or 'have it all'.
The statistics about poverty and crime show correlation, not causation.
125.
Kindergartens should be opened inside geriatric hospitals
For
What do you think will happen if we open a kindergarten in the asylum for the elderly? The age gap between these little kids and the elderly is copious. However these two groups can help each other just by having conversations and doing activities together. Kindergarten…
It is true that young children might get disease from elderly who are ill. However, the elderly often gets small diseases because of their weak immune system. On the other hand, young children has an immune system that is spirited, so there shouldn't be any cases that young…
Against
Rebuttal1. Pro said that they might get diseases. It is the same thing, if we put a 10 year old child with 100 people with MERS. Right now Pro is saying that they won't get a disease. Also there are some diseases so it will get pasted on.2. This is plain nonsense. Of course…
Thanks for Pro to make this debateDefinitions1. Geriatric: an old person2. Hospital: a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born3. kindergarten: a school or class for very young childrenArguments1. Why are they in hospitals…
126.
Popular culture should stop idealizing alpha male traits
For
Opening Statement: Coming-of-age, teen-comedy, teen drama films like Superbad, I Love You Beth Cooper, The Girl Next Door, American Pie-esque films all provide a false-narrative where the beta/omegamale with more-than-likely some form of anti-social personality disorder is…
Round one is acceptance onlyRound two is opening statementRound three is argumentsRound four is counter argumentsRound five is conclusionsCitations needed
Against
According to the Dictionary and several other sources, the definition of an Alpha male is that it is the most dominant man in a particular group. I do not really have to prove anything as the BOP is on Pro. He must prove that Alpha males deserve to be glorified in poplar…
Good luck to my opponent and I wish to learn as to why we must glorify huge amounts of testosterone and revert society back to the Ice-Age era by beating down on men that Hollywood deems inferior.
127.
Banning religious veils at work is inappropriate
For
First, and rather rudely may I add, Con tries to change the debate. It's my debate, and I do not accept it. Perhaps Con should've tried to make the change in the comments section. This means that (in his words) he 'loses by default'. As he has said 'A universal or country-wide…
Imagine this: You're a girl and you're a dead ugly cow and you want people to stop pointing at you and laughing. How do you stop this? The answer is simple: the veil. Wear that thing and you're an insult-proof machine, and to make people think that you're sexy as, all you have…
Against
Thank you for your rebuttal. In the spirit of a fair and fun debate, my clarification was an attempt to clarify exactly what you intended by your debate topic. It is reasonable to assume that the opening to a debate won't be a truistic one, and will at least afford the opposing…
Hi, KingDebator. I look forward to having a fun and friendly debate with you. You chose an interesting topic, and I thank you for that. Though we only have two rounds, I hope we can make the most of debate. I'm going to clarify the topic, present my own argument, and then turn…
128.
LGBTQ identities should be fully accepted by society
For
Yes, it was theoretical! The thing with the over population is that there are so many kids in the world who need good families, yet some people around the world keep popping out kids, that to be frank, could also end up in the adoption system. I was put through the adoption…
Yowch. You are very good. If you can't help the guy on the plane, can you help the guy with a bullet in his brain? So the kkk members are completely out of order but unfortunatly they have no place in this arguement. We could overpopulate by everyone being straight. 10% of the…
Against
I'll just leave that adoption business to the side, as it could be solved by alternate solutions which don't pertain to the debate. (I'm glad to see that you turned out to be a very well balanced and rational person despite the disadvantages imposed on you by the adoption…
No, no I can't... wait, that was theoretical, right?____________________________________________________The notion of overpopulation is somewhat ridiculous in my opinion. Simple birth control programs would contradict the population growth, and in fact, already do in some…
129.
Gas stations should require prepayment at pumps after dark
For
My opponent starts out by admitting that she does, in fact, agree with some of my points. Can I get a Pro vote, what, what?! She furthers her argument about how it is not only she that is annoyed, but she shifts her argument to say that 'many' other people are also annoyed;…
While I can appreciate my opponent's claimed responsibility, she certainly can't speak for everyone. As my opponent herself admits, her way of handling money is "not everyone's"; the resolution, as she types it, is "should gas stations make it mandatory to prepay after dark?"…
Against
it was not absent-minded at all, it was long, thoughtful, created a lot of good points (some that i agree with), and was quite humorous, at times. you are a very good debater and i would not be surprised at all if you won, due to how well you speak & argue but, still i think…
It is not a lesson of personal responsibily in fact, i usually only carry so much money on me because i have learned that spending cash is simple, and kind of fun for me. when i have cash, i buy things. when i only take out enough cash to purchase what i need (or what i want in…
130.
America is not the best country
For
I hope my opponent is not American, because that would be being biased. Con may start.
America doesn't even rank 10# on the list of countries that have the most freedom. According to https://www.businessinsider.com.au...'s freedom ranks 27#, as of 2018. And America has the most killss, accidental or not, and the police randomly shoot people just because they…
Against
So what if America has the most kilss? What does that even mean? How do the police just randomly shoot people? Honestly, I"m Indian and all the Asian stereotypes are actually pretty true. And how do you prove America is Racist? So what if we spend a lot on our military? It"s…
America is the best country because we have the most freedom. PERIOD.
131.
Diversity is not the magic glue holding societies together
For
( A ) Sinque replied,"Diversity and different are not the same. Different means 'not alike'. Diverse means 'with many variations'..." ( A ) lookingattheissus 2's reply.....I would say that your definitions of "Diversity" and "difference" is a .... ****"Difference without a…
You replied,"diversity is an extremely important part of America (and the rest of the world) and is necessarily for a effective civilization. Diversity is a word, like other words, has several connotations and its significance and importance depends in what context the word…
Against
Funny, you mention Merriam Webster, because I just checked the site, and the definitions are definitely not the same. Onto my counter arguments.First of all your banter about immigrants is complete and utter ridiculousness. The 'illegal' immigrants simply won't change the…
First of all, please make a clear separation of your each of your points as well as individual quotes and text. It is very difficult to read.Diversity and different are not the same. Different means 'not alike'. Diverse means 'with many variations'. This is important. The…
132.
A secret Illuminati group influences world events
For
Thank you for your info but this book was written by the congress directly after the revolutionary war which is the time during which the illuminati was created. Also the very fact that there is a website for illuminati membership proves that they exist. If they don't exist…
This is info took from the library of congress http://catdir.loc.gov... Library of Congress catalog Contents Introduction Part One: Mythology and Related Mysteries Chapter 1 " What is a Secret Society? Chapter 2 " Heavenly Bodies Chapter 3 " The Truth Inside Your Skull Chapter…
Against
Already I feel this debate swirling into nothingness. My opponent seems to have reviewed his former arguments and rebuked their content. What a shame, I had been hoping to have more to debate about.
Again I must deny your "information". The book's table of contents explicitly states a chapter relating to the supposed "Da Vinci Code Fiasco". What relation does Signore Da Vinci have with the Illuminati or any secret society aside from the FICTIONAL references to the Priory…
133.
Video games are not a significant cause of violence in children
For
I first have to state that I will probably bee counted off for the copy and paste thing. If you feel I should be counted off please do so voters, although this is your own action. Also for the last round (The fifth) you do not have to have an official closing, you may continue…
My last argument was an emotional argument, anything you could not understand then will probably be explained here. Sorry for that Ok I will be counter arguing this round and possibly making a few new arguments. Yes the goal in most video games is kill the enemy, destroy this,…
Against
To conclude my argument for the debate, we have two arguments being presented. The first by my opponent, who claims there are other things than video games causing violence; and myself that state that video games do technically cause violence. My opponent did not define the…
It is a debate, and I am playing the role on the side that I am on. Now to my rebuttals against my opponent, and potential new arguments. To begin, my opponent admits about my previous arguments being true. He even said it within the given quote being: "Yes I have agreed with…
134.
Money is destroying humanity
For
Humans are meant to be free creatures. Now they are bound by the Almighty dollar. This piece of green paper decides what a person can eat, what they can drink, where they can live, what they can do in their time away from work, how educated they are and their overall quality of…
Against
Pro has forfeited every round except for the first.
Pro forfeited again.
135.
Women do not need men to live fulfilling lives
For
I would like to begin by thanking my opponent for a debate I've thoroughly enjoyed, but it isn't over yet so let's get straight into it. The negative stated that he wanted me to point out what my logical conclusion was. My logical conclusion is that in the past we have removed…
May I begin by first apologising for leaving this just a few hours before the deadline. First, quoting the negative; "He justifies it by saying that the birth defect can be cured, yet there is no proof to follow up his theory. Also, no amount research can change the fact that…
Against
Hi. I'm in a bad mood cause after the three day weekend I got sick and I am still sick. Also one of my speeches accedetally got deleted so I'm moderatly pis....well you know. It has been fun. K, here I go...now... "My logical conclusion is that in the past we have removed…
(It's okay, I have some of those moments too.) I will begin my argument by saying that while this topic is theoretical, it is vital that you establish facts to support it. If we are arguing theories, then we would never get anywhere and none of our claims could be proven. Thus,…
136.
The concept of teen pregnancy should be abandoned
For
Before the industrial revolution, people got married and had full adult rights upon puberty. During the industrial revolution, efforts were made to stop young people from working in dangerous factories and do "educate" young people. Since then, restrictions on young people had…
Teen pregnancy can be a good thing. Long-term studies by Duke economist V. Joseph Hotz and colleagues, found that by age 35, former teen moms had earned more in income, paid more in taxes, were substantially less likely to live in poverty and collected less in public assistance…
Against
Arguments go unchallenged.
Pro has dropped all of his Round 1 arguments:Pro has failed to make a case defending his Round 1 arguments.Pro has failed to address each of my Arguments:Pro has failed to make a rebuttal against any of my Round 1 arguments.Pro's entire Round 2 argument is Irrelevant:Pro's…
137.
Wealthy people should help homeless people find jobs
For
Living paycheck to paycheck would be a much better life than living with NO paycheck. People will never stop giving up their money to celebrities. Celebrities are their source of entertainment; from actors to singers to authors our entertainment relies on these people.…
I believe due to the resources and connections rich and/or famous people have access to, they should feel more obligated to help bring homeless or unemployed people work. More jobs are always available if people make them. For someone who makes upwards of a million dollars a…
Against
I think that creating more jobs for people is the government's responsibility. Celebrities don't owe anything to lower income families. Yes, it would be nice. Yes, it would probably help. No, they should not be obligated to assist those who are less fortunate. They're not the…
As Con, I believe that really rich people SHOULD NOT assist the homeless in getting jobs. I will state why in the next round.
138.
Parents should have the right to implant GPS trackers in children
For
rebuttal: it depends on the type of parent some parents hesitate, yes, but what about those times that Starbucks is next to our house and we have no problem sending our children downstairs. our children need the right to think for themselves, be with themselves, there is going…
I strongly disagree as parents should not have the right to spy on their children
Against
I'd like to post my argument as true as today we witness more and more cases of children going missing. It is only right we have some way of keeping an eye on our children as it is our job to look after them. Don't we always have those moments when we are asked by our children…
Parents should have the right to implant GPS trackers in their children
139.
Generalists are more valuable than specialists in society
For
I would like to hear about both, if you wouldn't mind. Both job aspect and life aspect.
Is it better to be a specialist in a particular field, or a generalist, that knows alot of things, but lacks the depth in any field? I assume, that being a specialist means having a very narrow scope of practical and background knowledge, which is of no help in everyday life.…
Against
What are the 'better' and 'dominant' you are saying? Does it mean the more good job or more happy life? I want to clarify the meaning. Because In each case, my opinion will be different.
So, I guess this is it. We came this far to realize, that balance is badly needed. Of course, there are some asperities here and there in this statement, but overall it fits us, it fits our nature. Thank you for the quite strange debate I've ever took part in, but it was…
140.
Stereotypes should not be eradicated
For
In response to your acceptance, my focus will be on the present and future situation in any area no matter it's educational, criminal or socio-economic stance. If you can accept my terms, we may continue, if not, the debate may be terminated. A stereotype, as defined, is a…
Stance: Underlying stereotypes cannot and should not be eradicated from our society.Defining:Underlying: implicit; discoverable only by close scrutiny or analysis (http://dictionary.reference.com...)Stereotype: a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with…
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And I am debating that they can be and should be removed. Obviously my argument will not be looking at current lifestyles within uneducated and high crime ridden areas but examples of historical changes as well as changes through time etc. If you are happy for my argument then…
Opening. Firstly, in regards to referring to you as 'he', I apologise, it was a lack of respect and effort on my part and I did not mean to offend you. Although, in hindsight, this reminds me of a stereotype in and of its self; however, I did not mean anything by it, it was a…
141.
Dogs should be allowed in Hong Kong public housing estates
For
extend
Extend
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Good afternoon everyone. Now, back to my main points. We believe that if dogs are allowed in Hong Kong public housing estates, they will cause not only a public nuisance, but will lead to further problems. I will now explain the many disturbances of having dogs in public…
142.
Race is purely a social construct
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Lades and gentlemen, my opponent continues to perform argumentative acrobatics with the continuing of his claim that his argument is so spectacular, it is self-evident. And therefore, there is no valid point of contention! This is a non-argument. It is a way of him trying to…
Do not be deceived by my opponent's argumentative footwork. It is nothing more than a half-baked sham. My opponent claims that the argument for race not being a social construct is not only incredibly sound, but so sound in fact that it is "self-evident". This is nothing more…
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"My opponent claims that the argument for race not being a social construct is not only incredibly sound, but so sound in fact that it is "self-evident". This is nothing more than a con. If it were so self-evident, there would be no point of contention, now would there?" Yes,…
Thanks to my opponent, though he was supposed to post his own argument first, as per the rules. Anyway, definitions. Race: each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics. Oxford English Dictionary Social construct: a social mechanism,…
143.
Middle-class Indian families have become too materialistic
For
i believe its right but wat do you guys have to say about it ..... please let me know...
Against
As Pro instigated this debate yet has forfeited all rounds while I was prepared to debate with him, I respectfully urge a con vote. Thank you.
Pro has burden of proof, and I cannot negate a point he has not made. I suppose I'll forfeit this round as well to keep things even.
144.
Patriotism is a positive force in society
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It has been my pleasure to participate in defense of patriotism and I look forward to many future debates with InsterNameHere and all the other honorable debaters on this page. For now though, I will finish this topic. A bit of misinformation from my opponents last post needs…
If people are "living together as one" as my opponent would like to see happen, then the individual loses their identity of self. Therefore we would not see people being more understanding of the wonderful diverse cultures around the world but rather a more aggressive and…
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Thank you. Those are very intriguing arguments. :) This should be interesting... First off, my opponent claims that if people are living together as one they'll lose their sense of identity. This rarely seems to be a problem in multi-cultural countries such as Canada. In fact,…
My opponent states that people take pride in their immediate environment. In some cases this could be true, but what about the destruction of these environments and of the locals in order to promote the culture of the new group moving in? This is one of many negative aspects of…
145.
Authoritarian parenting produces better people than libertarian parenting
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Libertarian leaders do not teach/counsel or anything. The entire concept of their leadership is to be a non-leader-like as possible and do as little as one possibly can.They will let you put your hand in thefire and burn and not want to ask for tax to give you healthcare to…
Lol
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I was traveling so i missed the previous round. What is the best to teach people= screaming and scaring people onto doing things or help them understand what is good and bad so they act accordingly? Totalitarian leader/parent is a better person than a severely Libertarian one?…
My friend you wrote: ' The totalitarian would never let their child do drugs, let alone die of overdosing. their children have good grades, do well in life and will raise good children themselves ' Totalitarian like libertarian would not allow their children do drugs unless…
146.
Racial discrimination remains a serious problem in the US
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Here are some facts: -While African Americans comprise 13% of the US population and 14% of monthly drug users they are 37% of the people arrested for drug offenses " according to 2009 Congressional testimony by Marc Mauer of The Sentencing Project. -The U.S. Sentencing…
I am taking the position that racial prejudice/discrimination is a current issue in the U.S. My opponent has the task of refuting this, claiming that racial equality is practiced and discrimination and prejudice are not widespread. Good luck.
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I will start off with the topic of supposed racism involving crime. http://i61.tinypic.com...This graph depicts the victimization of homicides according to race. As you can see, the number of black victims is significantly higher than the number of Caucasians. This may seem…
I gladly accept the instigator's challenge. I will do my best to prove that despite lingering traces of racism in the U.S., it is not a widepsread issue and should not be seen as such. Good luck!
147.
Conspiracy theorists' scientific claims have been debunked
For
aramer is a coward hahahaha
come on aramer list one thing that has been debunked by scientists
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You know what, I wasnt going to take this cause frankly Im sick and tired of seeing the same crap from you over and over again but hey, fu(k it. Im bored and have nothing better to do for the next few hours.
Actually no. I intentionally didn't post any arguments up until now just as for some mild troll value. As I said in acceptance I didn't have anything going on for the "next few hours" and that's why I accepted. Was on 24 hour duty and was bored out of my mind so thought I would…
148.
Discrimination against men is rarely protested
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see guys ,,i dont know much about social reformers who protested against discrimination of men,, but atleast in my country(india) no one ever did it(as per what i have heard of)please give your opinions for other countries..this will help me understand more about the topic
I want to know that has anyone ever protested for discrimination of men ? People have do t it for women but has anyone ever tried doing it for men?
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Sorry about my delay.I guess the 7 billion people argument didn't convince you. Well, there is a masculine rights movement: https://en.wikipedia.org...As you can see, people do support masculine rights. I've done my burden, I believe.
There's over 7 billion people. At least 100 of those must be supporting masculinism.
149.
Serial killers pose a greater danger than military dictators
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Ahh, but your mistaken. See, it's not the dictatorSHIP's we are arguing about, but the dictators themselves. This has been a personal argument all along. You'll notice that the title doesn't say "Serial Killers are more Dangerous than a Military Dictators Regime", but states…
And thank you DucoNihilum for accepting. Now onto the debate. By your own definition, dictators are less likely to "inflict harm" than serial killers. Here are some kill-count statistics: BTK Killer - 6 Charles Mason - 9 Ted Bundy - 36 Jack the Ripper - 5 confirmed, possibly up…
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Dictators are far more likely to cause the infliction of harm as compared to serial killers. Please explain how being more personal is somehow inflicting more harm. Hitler CAUSED the death of millions, the USSR directly caused the death of millions, and the serial killers you…
I find it very interesting. Before I begin, I would like to wish you the best of luck in your rounds. The core issue I see here is the definition of Dangerous. I will define it here to avoid confusion. danï¿½gerï¿½ous Listen to the pronunciation of dangerous Pronunciation:…
150.
Modern media feeds on sensation rather than substance
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today's media is just feeding on sensation and not substance...media in today's world is not doing its work properly...
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My opponent has forfeited the debate, thereby conceding that there is substantial media content, I win, vote accordingly :)
My opponent appears to have forfeited, probably because she was engrossed in substantial modern media content.

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