Racism should not exist.
Rac-ism(noun);hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. Racism or any kind of discrimination could not possibly exist on the account that all of us, wherever we live now through the blood lines of our family came from somewhere else. I leave the rest of my argument until an opponent takes up my debate....
Marijuana Legalization
I think marijuana should be legalized. For the purposes of the debate, let's assume laws under legalization would make pot similar to alcohol (21 age limit, no driving under the influence, etc.) 1. Other substances Alcohol impairs you more, yet is legal. Cigarettes offer all of the same health concerns, but offer no significant benefit (high) and most cigarette smokers smoke more than marijuana users on a daily basis. Also, marijuana has been medically proven to be non-habit-forming, unlike...
Blind obedience is a threat to morality
The act of blindly obeying a superior officer or refusing to question the actions demanded of one's self by a person of higher authority is a trait that threatens the inherent intelligence and morality that is within all human beings. A perfect example of the point I'm trying to make is the massacre in My Lai, Vietnam. This horrifying display of morally corrupt submission resulted in the slaughter of an entire village in Vietnam; nearly 500 people were killed. The troops sent into the village...
Hitler was insane.
Disclaimer: I am not a racist, a Nazi, or any of the sort. However, I do not believe that Hitler was insane. I do believe that he had every one of his beliefs rationalized. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hitler- Adolf Hitler, Leader of the Third Reich, also known as Nazi Germany, an Axis Power during the Second World War. Insane- mentally deranged http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/insane ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I await my opponent's arguments a...
Gay couples should be allowed to adopt children.
I'll challenge Philosophical to this debate as per his request. Arguments: 1. Homophobia 2. Parenting Trends 3. Orphans 4. Kids with Gay Parents - Feelings 5. Kids with Gay Parents - Statistics 1. Homosexuals are not depraved individuals; being gay is not a mental disorder. As such, they are considered fully functioning members of society. They go to school, go to work, pay taxes, etc. There are no distinct qualifications for becoming a parent; however, most would suggest that a...
Resolved: The drugs mentioned herein should either become, or remain, legal.
Round 1 will be for opening statements only, unless Pro wishes to post her arguments at this time (as it would be a bit cleaner if I had a case to attack in Round 2). Now then, as I'm certain that my opponent is MORE than intelligent enough to understand the topic, definitions will not be necessary. -Debate Parameters- My opponent and I will be debating over the legal status of 3 different drugs: 1. Marijuana 2. Ecstasy 3. Tobacco My opponent and I will only be arguing over thes...
Pro-Minority Affirmative Action
Affirmative action - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmative_action "The terms affirmative action and positive action refer to policies that take race ... into consideration in an attempt to promote equal opportunity or increase ethnic diversity." This does not include jobs in which a certain race is obviously preferable, such as casting for the role of George Lopez's son for the TV show "George Lopez." A Latino actor would obviously be preferable, and was therefore chosen. Let the debat...
It's Time to Establish a Fashion Police Force
"Buy the best quality you can afford" has always been a worthy maxim. Of course, you pay for what you get and items produced by manufacturers that have a reputation for superior quality and flair, generically described as ‘designer goods', naturally command a premium price. Unfortunately, however, these manufacturer's logos are sometimes prominently displayed on the exterior of their products. By purchasing such an item, the owner is saying: "Look at me. I am vulgar and pretentious and hav...
Belief in an afterlife negatively impacts the world of practical affairs
Salve all. I had this debate some time ago against a friend, but the arguments given by my opponent led the debate somewhat astray. I've been out of practice for a minute so I decided to post again and possibly meet a few newbies in the mean time. This debate is about how the belief in an afterlife, be it Christian or otherwise, negatively impacts the temporal world in a large way. The issue is not whether "god" exists or not - this is basically irrelevant in this context as religion and its...
Social deference is an anachronism that should be actively discouraged
First of all, here's my inspiration for this debate: I am writing this from one of my local bar / restaurants where a fellow customer - an older gentleman who I know only to say "hello" to, greeted me and addressed me as "Sir" as I walked in. This was just seconds after I had given directions to a stranger, who was, again, older than me, who also addressed me as "Sir". Just to let you know, due to a scandalous oversight in this year's Queen's Honours List, my considerable contributions to...