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Deep Space Nine was the best star Trek show.

BennyW
calculatedr1sk

I will be arguing that overall, Deep Space Nine (from now on abbreviated as DS9) was the best Star Trek. My opponent may argue that any of the others were better but cannot rely solely on one movie (for example using Wrath of Khan to prove the original series was the best). The first round is for acceptance. Good luck and may the best nerd win....

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21 Comments
Updated 3 Weeks Ago

The Americans with Disabilities Act should be repealed

RoyLatham
Raisor

This debate is about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [ADA], including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325). The full text of the various versions of the law are linked from the ADA's government site. [1. http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm] Wikipedia summarizes the law:

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Updated 1 Month Ago

School kills creativity

shelly_rothermel
silvermist1998

Students think that once they come to school that all their creative juices have to stop working, but that doe not need to be the case. They can express the creativity in different ways, such as a creative writing class or a group project where everyone in the group can put their own spin on the topic. There are also other outlets to express creativity, the person just needs to find a way to let their creative juices flowing. If you enjoy playing instruments then join band, and if you enjoy sing...

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Updated 1 Month Ago

Presidential Debate: Optimus Prime vs Dumbledore

imabench
Heineken

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Thank you for tuning in to the first of possibly a couple presidential debates among some of the most well known fictional people in movie history who are running for President of the United States of America. Tonight we have Optimus Prime and Dumbledore, who represent the two major parties and are campaigning for the presidency. <...

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40 Comments
Updated 7 Months Ago

The user known as Danielle used dishonest tactics in her same-sex parenting debate.

MouthWash
Danielle

Many people on this site know about me and Danielle's same-sex parenting debate, in which she won by a large margin and I accused her of using dishonest arguments (lawyering, strawmen, etc) in order to gain victory.

In case you haven't, here's the link: [http://debate.org/debates/Homosexual-couples-can-raise-children-just-as-well-as-heterosexual-couples./1/]

I...

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340 Comments
Updated 6 Months Ago

Students may not bring toys to school.

ykyung
imabench

Students cannot bring toys to school with them. If they are kindergarten or 1st grader, teacher would bring them a toy. But if students bring it, even teachers told them to put it away, they will just hide in pocket. It can be a hard stone that divide children and learning....

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11 Comments
Updated 1 Week Ago

Star Trek: Get rid of holodecks.

Ragnar
calculatedr1sk

Full Resolution:
Star Trek: Starfleet ships should not be standardly equipped with recreational holodecks.

Definitions
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From the Memory-alpha.org...
  • Holodeck is "A Holographic Environment Simulator, or holodeck for short, is a form of holotechnology designed and used by Starfleet. They are installed aboard starships, space stations, and at Starfleet i...

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    Updated 1 Week Ago

Gay Marriage should stay legal

ZombieLuver99
Skrone

People should just accept gay marriage because 1. it's not their business 2. it's not their choice and 3. People can be who ever they want to be....

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8 Comments
Updated 1 Month Ago

Facebook does more good than harm

dragonb95
Typhlochactas

We will be debating whether the benefits of facebook outweight the detriments. Burden of the proof is equal.

If you accept, you will be debating that facebook is bad. First round is for accepting only.
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14 Comments
Updated 2 Months Ago

The Bible holds more virtue than any other book!

ScottyDouglas
XimenBao

I am Pro/For that: The Bible holds more virtue than any other book! Rounds: 1. Acceptance 2. Arguement/Questions 3. Rebuttals/Answers 4. Rebuttals 5. Rebuttals/Conclusion Rules: 1. Opposition must provide the book they claim. 2. Debate must be respectful. 3. Debate must stay on topic (Both books) 4. Both sides must provide questions about the oppositions side. 5. All questions must be answered and explained. 6. Pro/For provides the resolution. I declare the Bible as my book!...

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46 Comments
Updated 1 Year Ago