Presidential Debate - Airmax1227 VS Larztheloser
Hopefully we can have a good, quick debate and give everybody a better overview of where we stand and why we differ in the process.
I'll leave this first round for Airmax to accept, and then we can let the real fun begin!
Richard Dawkins is a gratuitously unpleasant man
gratuitous: done without a good reason, uncalled for (1)
The resolution is taken from a comment by Tom Watson, UK politician (2).
(1) http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/gratuitous?q=gratuitous
(2) http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/04/21/richard-dawkins-mehdi-hasan_n_3127629.html
Big Bang cosmology supports atheism over theism.
Topic: Big Bang cosmology supports atheism over theism.
Position: Pro/For
Category: Science
Haiku Battle
For this debate it does not matter whether you are con or pro. All that matters is who can write the best Haiku. Haiku- a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons. This debate will be 5 rounds. Since a Haiku is focused on seasons this is how the debate will be broken down to. Haiku must be original from writer no pla...
The ability of law-abiding, mentally healthy citizens to own firearms for legal purposes.
1st round acceptance. I think we both know what law-abiding and mentally healthy mean. Firearm is any gun. This does not include artillery, RPGs, grenade launchers or the like. I would like that they not even be mentioned. Legal purposes- Hunting, recreation, competition, self-defence, collection....
Gay people should be allowed to marry each other
It is my belief that marraige has nothing to do with sexual orientation, and that not allowing them to marry, as many would, is no different to the discrimination black people and other minorities have faced in the past.
It harms no one, and they should be allowed to marry if they wish.
The Christian God can not be proven
I am unable to prove the Christian God and very much doubt my opponent can either. Go...
The Morality of the Bible is Outdated
A world without deception is better than a world with deception
This is the first debate I am participating in for the offical jury-moderated voting debate. I shall be arguing that a world without deception is better than a world with deception. As I am Pro and are arguing a positive claim, I have the primary burden of proof. First round is acceptance only.
The debate shall go for four rounds. Voting shall last seven days, and the jurors are F-16, YYW, Thett3, Zaradi, and Bladerunner060. No one else may vote, and anyone else shall be counte...
Writer's Debate
This is a writer's debate. Four rounds of a maximum of 8k characters with 72hrs to post your next round. Arguments for who best contributes to the story, who develops the characters and plot line, etc. A dropped round is an automatic loss. Opponent is expected to post his/her contribution in the first round. Please post in the comments if you would like to accept. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the edge, my love. To the...