Public health concerns justify compulsory immunizations.
This is the LD topic and I would like to do an LD style debate. Before I begin I would like to offer the following definitions. According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary justify is to prove or show to be just, right or reasonable. Just is to be in conformity with what is morally upright or good. According to Random House Unabridged Dictionary compulsory is to be required; mandatory. Public health, according to medterms.com, is medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a w...
There is no Reason to be "Good"
I am arguing that there is no ultimate reason behind morality like there is behind things of science. Thus, I am also assuming that there are no moral truths, or no a priori morality, so no guideline or ideal to which we might compare ourselves. So take note, I don't mean that there IS a reason to be BAD, I just titled the debate to imply a hopeless lack of morality in our world, or reason for morality, rather. "Good"--describing action or deliberation that is compassionate or done towards t...
Are there Actually Rules of War?
Greetings to my opponent. :D Good luck, have fun and keep it clean. This argument regards the controversies of war. We see many atrocities occur, and the question is asked, do rules of war actually exist? In this debate, I am going to make a case that conventional soldiers and armies do generally fight according to the rules. The 'rules of war' do exist, whether or not they are actually written or merely an unspoken agreement. Though they may not be followed often, especially in the unconv...
Illegal Aliens are not helping the USA
I do not believe that illegal aliens are help the United States. Does anyone oppose me?...
Profit within Capitalism is a result of the exploitation of the workers
I've been discussing this issue of the theory of profit lately, particularly with proponents of the Austrian School of Economics and I'm interested in having an actual debate on this subject. Particularly I'd like to see an consistent explanation of the profit within Capitalism that can avoid the exploitation problem, that is, the fact that the wage-worker retains less than he creates while the rest goes to the Capitalist. To be upfront about this: I am also currently in an ongoing debate on...
Government is a necessary evil to protect the freedoms of human individuals.
Seeing as my opponent is an anarchist and I am a minarchist, this should be a debate of the ages. "Government" is here defined as a collective compulsory authority limited to protecting freedoms through a collective defense and court system. VALUE: Individual liberty: The freedoms to govern one's life and property to the extent that other people's life and property are not threatened. CRITERION: Individual liberty will be protected by establishing a government limited to an enforced court...
The 21 year old drinking age should be lowered.
I will be generally arguing that the age should be 18. I assume my opponent will be arguing that 21 is the appropriate age, however they have the right to argue that it should be 21 or above. They could as well to re-initiate prohibition. I. 18-20 year old citizens have all of the responsibility, with only some of the rights. ---In our society today, it's a little ridiculous that people of the age of 18 can serve for our country, but do not get the freedom to choose whether or to go out and...
Debate Challenge: The US should mandate yearly driving tests for seniors above the age of 65.
This debate is a debate challenge meaning a list of rules must be followed in order for there to be a legitimate win. You must debate the topic, The US should mandate yearly driving tests for seniors above the age of 65, with abiding by the following: 1) No vowels may be used in your arguements. 2) No using the word and. 3) Arguments must be less than 1,000 characters. 4) No debating will start until round 2. Voting: S&G: Abidement of rules....
should you have to be 16 to get your license
I think you should be able to get your license if you can pass the test without cheating and you can reach the petals and know all the laws of the roads...
Birdman is clearly inferior to Rob1billion
The purpose of this debate is to haze this newcomer. I consider him my intellectual inferior, and will provide evidence to support this. Here is why I am better than Birdman: Contention 1: Birdman is is well-behind in his organic chemistry studies, and will most likely fail the class (or pass with a mediocre grade). This is because he is too busy eating sushi at Little Tokyo all the time and is not smart enough to realize he should be studying. I, on the other hand, take my classes somewhat s...