Anthropocentrism ought to be valued above biocentrism
[As a quick side note before I post this, I would ask my opponent, whoever that may be, to follow the traditional format of LD debate, both in case structure and argumentation.] Know that although in the eternal scheme of things you are small, you are also unique and irreplaceable, as are all your fellow humans everywhere in the world. It is because I agree with Margaret Laurence, female Canadian author that I must affirm: Resolved: Anthropocentrism ought to be valued above biocentrism....
Gun Laws / Control in the United States
Welcome. I do not think there should be restrictions on Guns. Now, let me make a clear point here. I'm talking about guns, not deadly weapons ex. Nuclear Bombs or Missiles. I believe that the gun control in the US is unnecessary and nonproductive. I am glad to find someone to debate me over this topic in which I feel very strongly about, and welcome you and you're beliefs honorably. So, here we go. Gun control and laws are wrong....
The United states should permit drilling in ANWR
The 19-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) lies in the northeast
corner of Alaska. The Coastal Plain area, comprising 1.5 million acres on the
northern edge of ANWR, is bordered on the north by the Beaufort Sea, on the east
by the U.S. Canadian border, and on the west by the Canning River. The Coastal
Plain of AN...
To be against the right to possess a fire arm is to be, unwittingly, against self defense.
I believe that self defense is the most fundamental and essential right. If an individual is restrained from defending himself, his family, his community, or his country, he is left with absolutely no rights whatsoever. Without life, there are no rights! If a compendium of rights are agreed to and protected by law, but the right to self defense is absent, then the list of rights however long and valuable in themselves are voided by the first creep that chooses to relieve you of those rights....
Gay Marriage should be legalized.
Hunton711 asked me to challenge him to this debate, so I am. I look forward to debating Hunton and welcome him to this site. I would ask my opponent to use this round to clarify definitions and Burden of Proof arguments if they arise - as a result I ask him not to post an argument for the second half of this round and allow actual debating to commence in round two. I, in this debate must prove that gay marriage should always be legalized whereas my opponent must prove that it must never be l...
Illegal Immigration: Should we deport all illegal immigrants we find in the U.S.
Hello, I am sorry that I was too busy to reply previously. Please allow this debate to continue, by accepting my challenge to start it again from where we left off. To the spectators, this is the continuation of a debate that was forfeited due to lack of time. Please vote based on that debate also. For reference it is here: http://www.debate.org/debates/Illegal-Immigration-Should-we-deport-all-illegal-immigrants-we-find-in-the-US/1/ When I said that they "benefit society more than the...
Militarily, the United States is currently stronger than China
I am arguing that currently in terms of each country's military, the United States had a stronger military than the People's Republic of China. What is argued is: The size and quality of their military (current forces + reserves). Number and quality of their air force. Land-based weapons Naval forces Military budget No semantics!...
Should abortion be illegal?
In the age where human rights is of immense importance, why is it that society demeans the meaning of life by legalizing abortion?...
9/11 was an inside job.
9/11 was NOT an inside job. There isn't one shred of evidence that says it is. I would like scorpionclone to pick one, two, or three topics or facts that point to 9/11 being an inside job. I will then attempt to point out why they are incorrect, skewed logic, or fallacious arguments. If you accept this debate, I thank you....
The Americans with Disabilities Act should be repealed