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Public Forum topic for September '09
*Please disregard the 'my partner and I' stuff. This was my actual case. We were quarterfinalists, but remember: I also had my partner debating with me. This is just practice for me. Resolved: United States policy on illegal immigration should focus on attrition through enforcement rather than amnesty. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, a strategy of attrition through enforcement, which includes mandatory workplace verification and measures to curb misuse of social security nu...
The United States Should Have A Juvenile Curfew From 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
---I'd like to start out with definitions. -Juvenile: a young person; youth. -Curfew: an order establishing a specific time in the evening after which certain regulations apply, esp. that no civilians or other specified group of unauthorized persons may be outdoors or that places of public assembly must be closed. -Youth: the period of life from puberty to the attainment of full growth; adolescence. ---Now, I'd like to clarify the topic. By saying the U.S. should have a juvenile curfew,...
I Will Not Contradict Myself.
Rules: 1. I must answer all of my opponent's questions. 2. If I do not contradict myself, I win; otherwise, Con wins. 3. Any type of question may be asked. 4. No puzzles....
Why Cant I Eat DOG Meat ?!?!?
i live in usa and here its illegal to eat dog meat.....but why ?? an animal is an animal......if u can eat a cow than u should be able to eat a dog. And dont say because dogs are domesticated.....they are not...in the wild if u see a dog they will maul you to death if they are hungry. I can train a pig to be domesticated too but we still eat them. please give me a reasonable reason why we shouldnt eat dog meat. and dont say "OMG thats so gross........or " ewww your disgusting..." to me...
What would Chuck Norris do?
The best Chuck Norris Quotes Win. 1 per round. Capece? I will wait for an opponent....
Youtube Debate
Ok, so I know this has been done several times before, but I want to do it. It doesn't matter if you post a video that has been already done. ----Rules---- 1. You can post up to two videos per round. 2. Post videos that are funny or random or stupid. 3. No nudity. 4. You must describe the video. ------I will start. Lucas plays a six year old kid named Fred. In an earlier episode, he calls a couple of pomeranians the neighboorhood squirrels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhCzWs6hDS...
Schools Should Have Same-Sex Classes.
Schools Should NOT Have Same-Sex Classes. First, I must establish what is meant by the topic. *Schools: Grades K-12, which is Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. *Same-Sex Classes: Classes of only girls, or only boys. ----Meaning, Schools should have classes consisting of only girls, or boys. **Also, I will be using the term, younger schools. By that I mean, sixth grade and under. By older schools, I mean seventh grade and older. ---------------NOTE--------------- Since I am negating...
Beans (A Debate Just For Fun)
Beans. I like them because they are delicious. And there are so many different varieties. Plus, as we all know, they're good for your heart....