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Let it be resolved that the market is the best mechanism for providing internet infrastructure
this is a googlehangout debate...
Composition Contest
Larztheloser has agreed to a musical composition contest. In the first round, larz should give me a theme to work off of. We'll then give each other our themes in each round. Compositions must abide by the themes, to help assure that each one is made from scratch. Our entries should be no less than 1:30, and should be embedded to the page from YouTube. Any style is permitted, but only midi sequencing should be used (out of fairness, since that's all I can use). No ridiculous themes. I know that'...
This house would not ban smoking #1
I will be the Pro in this motion and I will carry the burden of proof to show why smoking should not be banned.
The rules for each around is as follows.
R2: Arguments from both sides (Only arguments)
R3: Rebuttals
R4: Counter-attacks
R5: Final Argument (without Rebuttals)
The modal ontological argument is sound
Modal ontological argument-
(P1) It is possible that God exists.
(P2) God is not a contingent being, i.e., either it is not possible that God exists, or it is necessary that God exists.
(C1) Hence, it is necessary that God exists.
(C2) Hence, God exists.
Most Important Battles Challenge (3 Redo)
Rules:
We will debate battles for different wars and time periods. What happens is that every round a battle will be placed by each person. The voters will decide who has the more important battle for t...
Most Important Battles Challenge (3)
Rules:
We will debate battles for different wars and time periods. What happens is that every round a battle will be placed by each person. The voters will decide who has the more important battle for that round. Who ever has the m...
Antitheism is justified
Antitheism is the key to keeping religion in check. If no one speaks up against dangerous doctrines in the Koran and Bible, it will continue to have a grip on the world and people will follow it blindly. Antitheism as defined by RationalWiki is: "outspoken opposition to theism and religion"http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Antitheism. It is not hatred of theists, desire to kill them etc and not all atheists are antitheist. Some are indifferent to religion, others see it positively, and their are an...
The United States should prioritize tax increases over spending cuts.
First of all I would just like to mention that I literally just joined so this will be my first debate. second, the first round is for acceptance and we will see where it goes from there =)...
Private Citizens should be armed in public
1. Introduction- Through the course of this debate I will offer several arguments to warrant a vote for the Pro, I encourage voters to examine them and weigh them under a standard of comparative advantage against con's arguments. At the end of the debate, the vote should go to the debater whose arguments are comparatively better than their opponent's. 2. Definitions- a. A "Private Citizen" will refer to any American above the age of 17, who has not been convicted of a felony charge. b. "Sh...
Guantanamo Bay Detention Center should remain open.
I have started this as a 5 round debate for the reason to allow an acceptance of the debate round as well. The topic is the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center and whether or not it should remain open and operating as a detainment center. All arguments for or against are allowed as long as they are relevant to the topic. Round 1 - Accepting the debate and introducing yourself Round 2 - Stating your opening argument Round 3 - Rebutting your opponents opening argument and issuing responsive...