Intellectual Property
My position is that Intellectual Property should be abolished. I accept the burden of proof for this debate. Definitions: Intellectual Property- Copyrights and patents. Abolished- IP should no longer be granted legal recognition. That is, no one should be able to sue for copyright or patent infringement. First round is for definitions and for each side to state their position. The next three rounds are debate. Please only accept this debate if you intend to finish every round....
On balance, Anarchism is More Humanitarian than State Planning
Every broad argument will be tagged with a letter/number. Elucidation: D1) On balance: Keep the framework reasonable. Ignore the possibility that aliens could invade and destroy every society beginning with consonants. Employ ceteris parabis assumptions. D2) Anarchism: The lack of aggressive monopoly. In this conversation, aggression is distinct from coercion according to the Libertarian ethic. The forceful defense of self ownership and peaceful homesteading is "coercion", not "aggre...
Evolution: The ramfications of multiple mutations And the necessity for Informatio.
Despite the current beliefs on the Evolution theory, this one's is not as stable as we were lead to believe. The following arguments are quite logic and do no require any specific scientific knowledge apart from bases in anatomy and biology. The basis of the theory clearly state a starting point from where a mutation occurs and cause radical or simples changes in the individual. Due to Darwin lack of recent knowledge into anatomy, specifically the way that organs interact with each others, his...
It's impossible to know or prove anything absolutely
Throughout history, humans have sought after questions such as "what is knowledge?," "how do we know things?," or "how can we prove things?" While these questions are ones that deserve an answer, often times, the answer is more simple, and yet more complex, than many people consider it to be. Because it is impossible to know or prove anything absolutely, I urge you to vote Pro. For clarification purposes, I'll define a few terms: Impossible: not able to be done [1] Knowledge: be aware of th...
Evolution is scientific.
My opponent insists that macroevolution is not scientific. Macroevolution refers to changes in organisms which are significant enough that, over time, the newer organisms would be considered an entirely new species [1]. If my opponent accepts, he may clarify any relevant definitions or terms in R1. I will begin opening arguments in R2. [1] http://atheism.about.com/od/evolutionexplained/a/micro_macro.htm...
Secular ethics ought to be prioritized over religious ethics in the legislative process.
I would like to debate this resolution in the LD format, including standards, ethics, and cross-examination. The first round will be my requested format, as well as my opponents acceptance. The Aff will then begin, and I will rebut....
Curent high school education should not be mandatory
In this debate I am neither trying to prove that high school education is unnecessary nor that high school education should not be free. I am also referring to American high school education (only because I know very little about foreign education) My resolution is that the current high school education should not be mandatory. While technically, high school education is not mandatory, one is required to stay in school until 16, the age most people are in high school. My contentions are the...
Marijuana\Cannabis should be legalised for both medical and recreational purposes in the U.S.
I thank Wush for this debate. == Definitions == Cannabis\ Marijuana: Cannabis, also known as marijuana, marihuana, among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug. [1] Recreational: A pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. [2] Medical: Curative; medicinal; therapeutic. [3] Legalised: To make legal [4] U.S.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States == PRO...
It is unconstitutional to protest mosques being built anywhere in the U.S.
do to spam the original debate was ruined. So i am challenging it's creator. i accept the definition provided in the original debate Unconstitutional-contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution [1] Mosque- a Muslim temple, or place of public worship [2] given that pros assertion is "it is unconstitutional to protest mosques being built anywhere in the United States" (again from the previous attempt http://www.debate.org/debates/It-is-unconstitutional-to-protest-mosques-being-built...
The United States should allow the limited use of torture.
The limited use of torture should be permitted in the United States in order to safeguard the wellbeing of the general public. This policy should be put in place because torture can be both an effective means of acquiring information, and it can be reasonably justified in some circumstances. These circumstances may include any case where tremendous amounts of human wellbeing are placed in jeopardy. Undoubtedly, some may be worried that allowing this policy would pave the way for all sorts of unn...