Liberty is more important than the security of a state
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Voting Style: | Open | Point System: | 7 Point | ||
Started: | 2/6/2008 | Category: | Politics | ||
Updated: | 14 years ago | Status: | Voting Period | ||
Viewed: | 2,158 times | Debate No: | 2450 |
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First of all, thank you for accepting this debate.
I will keep the opening argument brief. The topic says it all. I believe liberty is more important than the security of the state. The debate is set for four rounds, and I wish you the best of luck.
Hi Donlatt! Let me just say, I agree with your contention, but am playing devil's advocate. Security needs to be the first priority in any nation. What good is liberty if you aren't safe to enjoy it? People need to be protected by both foreign and domestic threats. Otherwise, we would literally be living in anarchy. |
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Donlatt forfeited this round.
Oh, cool. Yet another person decides to flake. Seriously probably 20% of all the debates on this website get dumped on because people ditch. |
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Donlatt forfeited this round.
I win. Are we at 100 characters yet??????????????? Are we at 100 characters yet??????????????? Are we at 100 characters yet??????????????? |
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Donlatt forfeited this round.
Donlatt, why did you even start this topic? You ruined a great debate. Wow, I wish I had 100 characters right now. |
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So you do not agree with Ben Franklin that "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Probably just the ramblings of a madman.