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Sampling (in music) is not theft
Hi, I would first like to make it clear that I am referring to theft in a moral rather than a legal sense of the word, If you wish to debate the legality of sampling please do not accept this debate. To clarify, here are some definitions: (I use the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 10th edition revised) 'sampling: 2. the technique of digitally encoding music or sound and re-using it as part of a composition or recording.' [I point out that I would also include the rare examples of purel...
Can God create a stone that it cannot carry?
If it can carry the stone, then surely it's not God?...
Slavery and oppression of blacks violates the same moral rules as oppression of businessmen
This debate is regarding RR's stated position that what he considers oppression of businessmen somehow compares rationally to the slavery and systematic historical oppression of blacks in America. He has asked that we use the definition "violates the same moral rules". I will accept that definition, but my arguments in R1 will stand. He has made the following comparisons stating that both have been: 1. Stripped of their culture 2. Robbed from their homes 3. Separated from their children...
Please choose the topic...
I am sure there are many things we disagree on, and I'm tired of arguing with you on the comments sections of other debates. I would like to offer you the opportunity to debate any issue you think I would be for, and you against, or vice versa- just make this clear on your first round. Let the first round be for choosing a topic, and in R2 we can present our opening statements....
Biphasic should replace Monophasic Defibrillators
My position is that biphasic defibrillators are more beneficial to the patient, are more efficient, and provide more reliable technology than do monophasic defibrillators. Definitions Biphasic: having two distinct phases, as in a waveform Monophasic: consisting of one phase in a waveform Biphasic defibrillation has been proven to cardiovert a patient from ventricular fibrillation at higher rates at lower dosages than monophasic defibrillation. Biphasic defibrillation at 120J-200J is...
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| Debate Statistics | |
| Debates: | 40 |
| Lost: | 4 |
| Tied: | 2 |
| Won: | 34 |
| Win Ratio: | 89.47% |
| Percentile: | 99.25% |
| • | Abortion | |
| • | Affirmative Action | |
| • | Border Fence | Con |
| • | Campaign Finance Reform | Pro |
| • | Civil Unions | Pro |
| • | Death Penalty | Con |
| • | Drug Legalization | Pro |
| • | Environmental Protection | Und |
| • | Estate Tax | Pro |
| • | Euthanasia | |
| • | Flag Burning | Con |
| • | Flat Tax | Con |
| • | Gay Marriage | |
| • | Global Warming Exists | |
| • | Gun Rights | Pro |
| • | Labor Unions | Pro |
| • | Late Term Abortion | Con |
| • | Medicaid & Medicare | Pro |
| • | Medical Marijuana | Pro |
| • | Minimum Wage | Pro |
| • | Missile Defense System | Con |
| • | NAFTA | |
| • | National Health Care | Pro |
| • | National Retail Sales Tax | Con |
| • | Patriotism | Pro |
| • | PETA | Con |
| • | Police Profiling | Con |
| • | President George W. Bush | Con |
| • | Progressive Tax | Con |
| • | School Vouchers | Con |
| • | Social Programs | Con |
| • | Social Security | Pro |
| • | Term Limits | Pro |
| • | Tobacco Rights | Con |
| • | United Nations | Pro |
| • | United States | N/O |
| • | War in Afghanistan | Pro |
| • | War in Iran | Con |
| • | War in Iraq | Con |
| • | War on Terrorism | Con |
| • | Water Boarding | Con |
| • | Welfare | Con |
| • | World Trade Organization | N/O |