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3 Items found at Wal Mart that will best kill a velociraptor

2009-11-20T17:23:59-08:00

(Debating Period) Greetings to all. I mean this to be a fun debate. Its goal is clear. What we will do is determine three items found at Wal Mart that would be able to kill a Velociraptor. The scenario is that you (and I) have been trapped by a hungry velociraptor in a closed Wal Mart (with the lights on). One of has has to kill it with our best choices of Wal Mart items. Velocraptor - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velociraptor We shall each divulge one idea/item a post. You can have the item stand on its own or you can build a sequence (one item only works when utilized with the next). Plus negate your opponent's item as ridiculous/useless, if capable. The first item that I require is a pet rabbit from the pet's section.

I can not prove that I exist.

2009-11-18T23:59:59-08:00

(Debating Period) My opponent made the claim, "I can not prove that I exist." I would like her to defend this statement. This will be a two round debate, starting in round 2. Round 1 will be used for definitions. Definitions: Exist (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Exist) 1 a : to have real being whether material or spiritual b : to have being in a specified place or with respect to understood limitations or conditions Self 2. The self; the ego. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/I) Prove 1 archaic : to learn or find out by experience 2 a : to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of b : to test the worth or quality of; specifically : to compare against a standard —sometimes used with up or out c : to check the correctness of (as an arithmetic result) 3 a : to establish the existence, truth, or

All knowledge is founded on faith - 2

2009-11-16T07:43:51-08:00

(Voting Period) This debate has a numerical suffix in the resolution to distinguish it from my first debate on this subject. (http://www.debate.org/debates/All-knowledge-if-founded-on-faith./1/). ----- The term faith has many contextual uses, but for my purposes, I refer to the following definition: Faith: Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. [1] The term faith, insofar as this debate is concerned, is synonymous to belief. The resolution can therefore be properly understood to say, "All knowledge is founded on unproven, or unjustified, belief." The phrase "founded on" can be understood in this debate to mean "based upon" or "ultimately relies upon." In other words, I am arguing that all knowledge is justified by either faith directly, or by other knowledge that is itself justified by faith. The most popular theory of knowledge is the tripartite theory [2], which identifies knowledge as that which is simultaneously believed, true,

In the Year 2012, the world will not end.

2009-11-20T16:29:24-08:00

(Debating Period) I affirm. Definitions: 2012: 12/21/12. Supposedly, that's when the world will end. Clarification: In the year 2012, the world wouldn't end. Contention 1: In the past people believed the world will end on a certain day. Well a vast majority of this didn't happen. For examples: 6/6/06 didn't happen. In the year of 2000 the world didn't end. So in the year 2012 the world will not end. Contention 2: We are using the Georgian Calendar. Only the Mayan Calendar says in 2012 the world will end. Therefore for reasons above, vote pro.

i am a idiot

2009-11-19T14:32:25-08:00

(Voting Period) i am not an idiot and because i am con my opponent must prove that i am an idiot and because he is not i win. good luk

The death Penalty should still stand.

2009-11-07T15:15:14-08:00

(Post Voting Period) I think that the Death Penalty should stay. I do not believe that it is right to let a murderer stay in prison living off of tax dollars for the rest of his life. I believe that the penalty should only be used on people they have hard evidence on so they can avoid executing the wrong person. If the death penalty stayed, there would be less crimes in and outside of jail. Criminals would be afraid to kill someone fearing for their lives. Does anyone object?

Pick your own debate - 1G

2009-11-18T23:35:09-08:00

(Voting Period) f you have participated or read any of these types of debates before, then this one should be no different. However, for those who haven't: ROUND 1: This obviously includes this opening introduction and rules. For my opponent, he/she will post 3 topics (clarify them if you could) he/she wishes to debate, and then post his/her position on each of the topics. Please try to add a mix of subjects. Have some deal with religion, others with politics, others with art, others with social issues, etc. ROUND 2-4: I will start my case by supporting or attacking one of three topics my opponent proposed. It should follow throughout as a normal 3-Round debate. *NOTE* - I realize that politics are almost undoubtedly tangled with social issues, but a somewhat cut between the two would be fine. By politics, I imagine topics such as what is the best political system, what role does the government play, economics, taxes, so on and so forth. By social issues, I imagine to

"For general purpose, the term "Morality" should refer to "The code which dictates how a goal (a val

2009-11-18T19:47:51-08:00

(Voting Period) When people are talking about morality, they are attempting to convince someone to take or not to take an action (and when they are thinking about it, deciding whether to take an action). Advocating something makes no sense if you do not wish to achieve something by it.

I am real.

2009-11-17T23:10:13-08:00

(Voting Period) I am not real, prove otherwise to the members of this site and you win. For the purposes of this debate: - real is defined as "being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory" - proof is defined as "a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it"

The following sentence is True. The preceding sentence is False.

2009-11-09T14:13:20-08:00

(Voting Period) To win this debate my opponent must tell whether each of these sentences are either true or false. I believe there is no way to tell whether either of these sentences are true or false when in combination with one another. (A) When these sentences are combined, they are formed together to make a paradox. A paradox is an assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises (1). (B) These sentences will also just go in a loop and you can never come to a end to find a answer. (1) http://www.answers.com/topic/paradox

WTC 7 was a controlled demolition

2009-11-08T14:27:22-08:00

(Voting Period) I am here to scientifically prove the world trade center seven was a controlled demolition. Here are the forces that destroy buildings; Fires Controlled demolition earthquake or an explosion http://www.ae911truth.org/ppt_web/2hour/slideshow.php?i=25 A typical controlled demolition has several characteristics 1. A sudden onset of destruction at base of structure 2. strait down, symmetrical collapse into footprint 3. Demolition waves remove column support 4. Free-fall speed though path of greatest resistance 5. Total dismemberment of steel structure for shipping 6. Minimal damage to adjacent structures 7. sounds and flashes of explosives 8. Enormous clouds of pulverized concrete 9. Squibs: Explosive charges visible at upper floors 10. Chemical evidence of cutter charges I will now explain how WTC 7 demonstrates each of these characteristics, but first lets learn about World Trade Center 7. It was 47 stories tall, it would b

Only you can prevent wildfires.

2009-09-19T11:20:11-08:00

(Post Voting Period) Ah, the infamous Smokey the Bear and his illogical and unrealistic expectations. Nary an American born citizen exists who cannot recall from memory the baritone plea, "Only you can prevent forest fires." As though this unreasonable expectation weren't enough, his current motto is now, "Only you can prevent wildfires." It's not enough that you are responsible to save the forest, but the grasslands are your sole responsibility as well. I am firmly against Smokey's motto. I disagree that only you can prevent wildfires. No, I more than disagree. I assert that it is absolutely impossible. 1. Smokey's motto is logically incoherent. only - adj. 1. Alone in kind or class; sole: an only child; the only one left. 2. Standing alone by reason of superiority or excellence. [1] you - pron. 1. Used to refer to the one or ones being addressed: I'll lend you the book. You shouldn't work so hard. See Regional Notes at you-all, you-uns. 2. Used to refer to an indefini

Ban plastic bags in grocery stores

2009-11-11T19:16:05-08:00

(Voting Period) This shall be an interesting topic to debate I always go pro this time I will go con. I would like to thank whom ever is going to take me up in this debate. I'm excited to see what my opponent has to say.

I will not contradict myself.

2009-10-24T20:32:35-08:00

(Voting Period) Resolved: I, Nails, will not contradict myself. Rules: 1. CON must post 10 questions, directed at PRO, that could be answered with a 'yes' or 'no' or else CON loses. This does not apply to the final round. 2. PRO must respond to all questions posed by CON in some manner or else PRO loses. 3. If PRO's response does not give any opinion (e.g. "I don't know" or "I'm not sure"), then CON is entitled to another question next round. This is the only reason CON may post more than 10 questions. 4. PRO wins if he is found never to have contradicted himself. Likewise, CON wins if he can prove that PRO has contradicted himself. 5. Only statements made by PRO in rounds 2, 3, and 4 of this debate are subject to be examined for contradiction. No outside sources (my profile, previous debates, etc.) are applicable. Statements made by PRO in this debate not in direct response to any question posed by CON are still applicable. =========== I've enjoyed read

should there be welfare

2009-11-02T15:31:40-08:00

(Voting Period) I will let my opponent go 1st

If a woodchip is broken in half it becomes 2 pieces of a woodchip not 2 woodchips

2009-10-31T10:33:48-08:00

(Voting Period) Considering the fact that a woodchip is manufactured once in has been broken in two the original manufactured woodchip can no longer be a woodchip, but two pieces of the original manufactured woodchip.

The fat should be made to buy two seats on planes

2009-04-02T16:15:12-08:00

(Voting Period) I was involved in a rather unpleasant incident on a British Airways flight from Aberdeen to Heathrow recently. (1) The aircraft was an Airbus A319 with a single economy (coach) class cabin which was fitted with seats with a width of 17.0" (2) and the aisle seat I was allocated was located next to a grossly overweight gentleman, whose considerable girth was overflowing onto my seat, thus preventing me from putting the armrest down or fastening my seatbelt. I therefore challenged the man and here is the gist of the ensuing confrontation: Me: Excuse me, you appear to be sitting on part of my seat, would you be kind enough to move over so I can sit down? Overweight Passenger: I'm sorry, but I'm as far over as I can get. Me: Then may I suggest you move somewhere else where there are two free seats together? Overweight Passenger: Well, I don't think there are any left. If only they made the seats bigger there wouldn't be a problem. Me: Well the seats s

Alcoholics Anonymous is NOT a cult

2009-11-05T11:30:50-08:00

(Voting Period) More than 100,000 Americans die a year from alcohol (Vaillant, 435). AA is not a cult. Rather helps alcoholics to achieve sobriety so they live happy, useful lives. I would like to go ahead and thank my opponent for accepting this debate. I am looking forward to an intelligent debate, I do request only an opponent that has adequate time to spend on their responses and can respond in a timely fashion to join this debate. Oxford English Dictionary defined "cult" as: "Worship; reverential homage rendered to a divine being or beings" "A particular form or system of religious worship; especially in reference to its external rites and ceremonies" Definition of Alcoholics Anonymous: a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. (www.aa.org) For more definitions that will be use for the debate please see http://www.step

The doctor dances is the greatest doctor who episode ever

2009-11-09T23:54:30-08:00

(Post Voting Period) The doctor dances. Dancing is cool. Therefore *refers to title*.

pinapples are healthier than lemons

2009-11-09T11:05:33-08:00

(Post Voting Period) they are very tasty, packed with fibre