David Icke's view that the world is ruled by a secret group called "Illuminati" is false
I welcome GeoLaureate8 to this debate, and him in general to this website. I hope this turns out to be quite enjoying given it's unique nature ;) Unless I am mistaken, most members of Debate.org are new to these ideas that Geo has recently espoused upon entering this site. In general, his ideas align with David Icke's - an infamous British writer and public speaker who has developed this type of "New Age Conspiracism"[1]. To summarize it briefly, he basically believes that there is a secret g...
It's time to put pompous parents in their place
One of the big issues being discussed at middle-class, 30-something house parties today is the matter of the combined MMR jab. (1) There is a suggestion that this vaccination of children should be made compulsory. It is a suggestion that I happen to agree with and I said so at a dinner party last night. On hearing this, one of the guests (who I know has a couple of young children) turned round to me and asked in a very aggressive tone "Do you have kids?" To which I replied "Well, no..."...
Infanticide up until one month of age is morally permissible.
Hunton accepted a proposal to debate this topic, and it sounds like fun. An interesting challenge. ;] Infanticide: The killing of an infant. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infanticide) ======== Whence rights? Who deserves rights? Most human rights stem from the fundamental axiom that people's desires should be respected. For instance, murder is morally wrong because people have a deep desire to live, and that desire should be respected. Theft is wrong because people have a...
Patriotism should be taught and encouraged
Patriotism is "love for or devotion to one's country" http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism Love is "a strong positive emotion of regard and affection" http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=JC3&defl=en&q=define:love&ei=vqcYSpOnApq4tgOXsdWSDw&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title In the context of patriotism, love implies concern and caring for the status and future of one's country. The alternatives are various levels of indifference...
That women need men like fish need bicycles
I thank anyone who accepts this topic, I would prefer it to be a female, as I am a male arguing that women don't need men, so I think it would just spice things up a bit! Though I'll take any opponent, I don't mind. I've set four rounds and I would prefer it to be set out as the following; 1st round Pro and Con: Opening statements, introductions, etc 2nd round Pro: First set of arguments, definition etc 2nd Round Con: Rebuttal and first set of arguments 3rd Round Pro and Con: Rebuttal an...
It's time to crackdown on Lesbian impostors
In preparation for this debate I conducted a thorough study of the "Lesbian Scene" in London and as a result of my tireless research have uncovered the shocking truth that few, if any, of the many Lesbian bars and clubs in the capital actually sell Lesbian food or drinks - or even employ staff from the Greek island of Lesbos. Indeed, so anxious were the management of these bogus "Lesbian" establishments to cover up their scams, many of them refused me entrance when I asked if I could go in an...
Asians Are Nerdy
This will be a 3 round debate. Round 1 will just be introductions if my opponent accepts. Asians are nerdier than the general US population. If my opponent accepts I shall post my arguments starting round 2....
Abortion ought to be fully legalized
Observations... 1. The affirmative must prove that abortion should be legalized regardless of circumstance 2. The affirmative has the burden of proof, therefore if I, the negative, block each contention, you must negate. My arguments... 1. Embryos and fetuses have infinite potential, as do toddlers 2. This potential causes them to have "human" characteristics 3. Killing a human is considered murder 4. Murder is fundamentally wrong, as it removes freedoms from the victim 5. Removal of f...
A debate on a provocative topic.
I will list three provocative topics. I am going to support the one of your choosing. So in your R1 post, tell me what you want to debate. 1. Cannibalism of non-diseased human carcasses is a superior alternative to cremation or burial. 2. The world would be better off with a capitalist anarchy. (If you don't know what I mean by that, I'll explain in my R2 post. Basically though, it means that corporations rule the world.) 3.Agriculture was a BIG mistake--that is, man should never have made...
Atheism can not account for right and wrong
Thank you Tarzan for accepting the challenge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Statement (1) To begin with God is needed in order for morals to be constant and meaningful. First of all God is needed for morals to be constant because without God's rule the morals placed in our society are arbitrary and could very well change from day to day. For instance, in conventionalism which is the view that fundamental principles a...