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Changing gas prices accordingly to citizen travel frequency

FeioH-Niplef
ClassicRobert

It is clearly obvious that there is a commonplace issue with gas prices. Undoubtedly, drivers are always unsettled to the price per-gallon of gas they have to pay when stopping to refuel. For this reason there is controversy over gas price regulation. However, gas prices should be regulated accordingly to citizen seasonal travels.

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Overregulation Was a Significant Cause for the Fall of the Roman Empire

Subutai
TheHitchslap

I have challenged TheHitchslap to this debate to see if he would like to defend his comment on this debate.

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Excessive regulation of the economy was a significant contributor to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Definitions

Economic Regulation: "The use of legislative measures and government regulations to affect economic outcomes. This ca...

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Updated 2 Days Ago

Should unicorns be able to farm?

kroshka12
firefish12

This is an acceptance round. Should unicorns be able to farm? yes they should the rules: must be completely based on what you know about unicorns...

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Updated 3 Weeks Ago

Gay Marriage should stay legal

ZombieLuver99
Skrone

People should just accept gay marriage because 1. it's not their business 2. it's not their choice and 3. People can be who ever they want to be....

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Updated 2 Weeks Ago

Gay marriage should be illegal

USA1
welsh12

I think that gay marriage should be illegal,because me as an American should be walking around with my little son and see a gay couple having love. I also think that it is dangerous to the a adopted kid that is growing up in a gay household....

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Updated 1 Week Ago

On balance capitalism is a better system for mankind then Communism

darkkermit
The_Chaos_Heart

Resolution "On balance capitalism is a better system for mankind then Communism"

better for mankind - increasing the well-being
capitalism - an economic system where the means of production are mainly privately owned and people earn a portion of their income from trade.
communism - stateless, classless society, where the means of production are owned colectively, and the idea of private property is non-existant. Money is also non-existence.


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21 Comments
Updated 3 Months Ago

Should cheese be Legal?

zebrafashionista
firefish12

The question is: should cheese be legal? I say yes. What do you think?...

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Updated 3 Weeks Ago

Minimum Wage Should be Abolished

Valladarex
xxXChelseaXxx

Hello, Chelsea. I saw your argument for minimum wage. I would like to debate this issue with you. As a supporter for the abolition of minimum wage, I think we could have a good conversation on the topic. I will give you the first word this round, if you choose to accept....

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Updated 1 Month Ago

Thett3 Tournament: Labor Unions are a net benefit to humanity

darkkermit
F-16_Fighting_Falcon

Definitions
net benefit to humantiy- the well being of all humans
labor union - an organization of workers formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions

debate rules:






1. No semantics.
2. First Round for acceptance, and rule and definition clearification only.
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Updated 3 Months Ago

The Minimum Wage Is a Sound Economic Policy

Ron-Paul
Magicr

You are the best, most free person available who's wanted this.

Full Resolution:

The Minimum Wage Is a Sound Economic Policy.

I will be negating this resolution.

BoP is shared.

Definitions:

The Minimum Wage: "The smallest hourly wage that an employee may be paid as mandated by federal law."[1]

Sound: "F
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Updated 5 Months Ago