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Thanks for the opposition. E = Explanation O = Observation Neg Rebuttal: "I would agree. But what if she was having consensual sex but she found out that she was pregnant, even though she was taking contraceptives. She then found out that her husband had replaced them with placebos since he wanted a child. In this case... | 0 | Tidin |
Thanks for the opposition.
E = Explanation O = Observation
Neg Rebuttal:
"I would agree. But what if she was having consensual sex but she found out that she was pregnant, even though she was taking contraceptives. She then found out that her husband had replaced them with placebos since he wante... | Politics | 1 | Abortion-Ought-to-be-Illegal-Except-Under-the-Circumstances-of-Forced-Sex/1/ | 1,157 |
Thanks, Annhasle Neg Rebuttals: "Is that a fair policy to implement? Regardless of if you actually took the appropriate measures to not being impregnated, you get your right taken away as though you had not planned ahead?" E4) Yes it is a fair policy, as shown in my H1. Consequences don't hinge on what you did to get t... | 0 | Tidin |
Thanks, Annhasle
Neg Rebuttals:
"Is that a fair policy to implement? Regardless of if you actually took the appropriate measures to not being impregnated, you get your right taken away as though you had not planned ahead?"
E4) Yes it is a fair policy, as shown in my H1. Consequences don't hinge o... | Politics | 2 | Abortion-Ought-to-be-Illegal-Except-Under-the-Circumstances-of-Forced-Sex/1/ | 1,158 |
"If this policy was in place, then like other laws, it should have varying courses of action based upon the intent of the woman. If a woman wore no condom and did not take birth control, why should she have the same punishment as a woman who made the man wear a condom? Intent is a very important factor in law -- it kee... | 0 | Tidin |
"If this policy was in place, then like other laws, it should have varying courses of action based upon the intent of the woman. If a woman wore no condom and did not take birth control, why should she have the same punishment as a woman who made the man wear a condom? Intent is a very important factor in law -- i... | Politics | 3 | Abortion-Ought-to-be-Illegal-Except-Under-the-Circumstances-of-Forced-Sex/1/ | 1,159 |
First off, I will concede this debate to you on the grounds that it is unwinnable from either side of the arguement. My reason for that point of view is that, abortion is a moral issue imposed upon by law. And, the law is set and straight forward and any woman or individual performing an abortion is protected by the la... | 0 | SumIDLtalk |
First off, I will concede this debate to you on the grounds that it is
unwinnable from either side of the arguement. My reason for that point
of view is that, abortion is a moral issue imposed upon by law. And,
the law is set and straight forward and any woman or individual performing
an abortion is pr... | Politics | 0 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,252 |
1. Point A: As I stated already, this entire debate is like comparing apples to oranges. On the one side is morality, ie., law. Your grounds for debate are that the two are, in essence, the same. My view is that they are not. In the end the winner of the debate will depend on the number of individuals voting from one p... | 0 | SumIDLtalk |
1. Point A: As I stated already, this entire debate is like comparing
apples to oranges. On the one side is morality, ie., law. Your
grounds for debate are that the two are, in essence, the same. My
view is that they are not. In the end the winner of the debate will
depend on the number of individuals ... | Politics | 1 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,253 |
Point A: I will concede to you on that, that we agree. Point B: I still disagree with you that the basis of laws lie in societal morality. If we go back to the introduction of law, sometime before the time of the Greek era, we find many writings on the concept of law and morality. Greek thinkers such as Aristotle, Soph... | 0 | SumIDLtalk |
Point A: I will concede to you on that, that we agree.
Point B: I still disagree with you that the basis of laws lie in societal morality. If we go back to the introduction of law, sometime before the time of the Greek era, we find many writings on the concept of law and morality. Greek thinkers such as Aris... | Politics | 2 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,254 |
Abortions before the third trimester should be considered legal and under the protection of the 14th Ammendment and Due Process clauses stating that a womam has the right to due process when she has in interest in life, liberty, or in this case property. Since the fetus is not considered to be "viable" outside the womb... | 0 | UBERdude63 |
Abortions before the third trimester should be considered legal and under the protection of the 14th Ammendment and Due Process clauses stating that a womam has the right to due process when she has in interest in life, liberty, or in this case property. Since the fetus is not considered to be "viable" outside the... | Politics | 0 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,255 |
First, a summation of what you are saying: A: Neither side can win this debate, so you concede it to me B: Laws have no say in morality because morality is based upon societal concensus ex. is cannabalism C: The Supreme Court arbitrarily defines "viable" Point A: Yes, we can. Though morality is subjective to each and e... | 0 | UBERdude63 |
First, a summation of what you are saying:
A: Neither side can win this debate, so you concede it to me
B: Laws have no say in morality because morality is based upon societal concensus
ex. is cannabalism
C: The Supreme Court arbitrarily defines "viable"
Point A: Yes, we can. Though m... | Politics | 1 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,256 |
Point A: We are in agreement Point B: Just because we disagree on the matter doesn't refute my position that the basis for laws lie in societal morality. As for your statistics citing the beliefs of many to believe abortion is immoral, I first say that those statistics are actually those who believe in God, and you ass... | 0 | UBERdude63 |
Point A: We are in agreement
Point B: Just because we disagree on the matter doesn't refute my position that the basis for laws lie in societal morality. As for your statistics citing the beliefs of many to believe abortion is immoral, I first say that those statistics are actually those who believe in God, ... | Politics | 2 | Abortion-before-the-third-trimester/1/ | 1,257 |
My argument is simple: (1) A fetus, or embryo, is an individual human being (2) Abortion kills this innocent human being. (3) Abortion should be banned. The main contention that needs to argued for is (1). In support of this, I will use an objective way to show that fetuses are individual, human beings: DNA. William La... | 0 | cjack92 |
My argument is simple:
(1) A fetus, or embryo, is an individual human being
(2) Abortion kills this innocent human being.
(3) Abortion should be banned.
The main contention that needs to argued for is (1). In support of this, I will use an objective way to show that fetuses are individual, human bei... | Society | 0 | Abortion-except-in-the-cases-of-rape-or-when-the-mother-s-life-is-endangered-should-be-banned./1/ | 1,261 |
First, I would like to note that my opponent agrees with me on the fact that it is, quoting uj0320, "acceptable enough that the act of abortion can be referred as killing a human-being." I interpret my opponent's argument as: (1) There is an increased chance of the children being unhappy (2) Therefore, we should allow ... | 0 | cjack92 |
First, I would like to note that my opponent agrees with me on the fact that it is, quoting uj0320, "acceptable enough that the act of abortion can be referred as killing a human-being."
I interpret my opponent's argument as:
(1) There is an increased chance of the children being unhappy
(2) Therefore,... | Society | 1 | Abortion-except-in-the-cases-of-rape-or-when-the-mother-s-life-is-endangered-should-be-banned./1/ | 1,262 |
I think differently. There is truly no doubt about that abortion results death of unborned baby. And it is also acceptable enough that the act of abortion can be referred as killing a human-being, because unborned babies are already considred as human beings at the point where they were created according to the citatio... | 0 | uj0320 |
I think differently.
There is truly no doubt about that abortion results death of unborned baby.
And it is also acceptable enough that the act of abortion can be referred as killing a human-being, because unborned babies are already considred as human beings at the point where they were created according to ... | Society | 0 | Abortion-except-in-the-cases-of-rape-or-when-the-mother-s-life-is-endangered-should-be-banned./1/ | 1,263 |
My opponent represented "killing is not the right solution for unhappy children." First of all, "unhappy children" is not enough of a description for the situations that the babies, whom their own parents wanted to abort, will get through. They will neither experience love from their parents, nor live in an appropriate... | 0 | uj0320 |
My opponent represented "killing is not the right solution for unhappy children." First of all, "unhappy children" is not enough of a description for the situations that the babies, whom their own parents wanted to abort, will get through. They will neither experience love from their parents, nor live in an approp... | Society | 1 | Abortion-except-in-the-cases-of-rape-or-when-the-mother-s-life-is-endangered-should-be-banned./1/ | 1,264 |
My opponent failed to come up with further arguments and he also failed to represent better alternatives than abortion. | 0 | uj0320 |
My opponent failed to come up with further arguments and he also failed to represent better alternatives than abortion. | Society | 2 | Abortion-except-in-the-cases-of-rape-or-when-the-mother-s-life-is-endangered-should-be-banned./1/ | 1,265 |
According to your issues on your Profile page, you are In-favor for abortion but against late-term abortion. Killing a child is killing a child; whether or not its late-term or not. How can you be in-favor for one, and against the other? | 0 | audraxheartsxyou |
According to your issues on your Profile page, you are In-favor for abortion but against late-term abortion. Killing a child is killing a child; whether or not its late-term or not. How can you be in-favor for one, and against the other? | Society | 0 | Abortion-in-General/1/ | 1,266 |
I am most deffinantly against any type of abortion. But I don't understand how you can be for Abortion, but against the Late-term. Yes, the baby is more developed. But either way you're killing a living human. | 0 | audraxheartsxyou |
I am most deffinantly against any type of abortion.
But I don't understand how you can be for Abortion, but against the Late-term.
Yes, the baby is more developed. But either way you're killing a living human. | Society | 1 | Abortion-in-General/1/ | 1,267 |
Either way it's bad to get rid of a living human that is completely innocent. It's not the baby's fault that that person messed up by having sex and getting pregnant. If that person didn't want the baby, they should've been on a type of birth control or used a condom, or even better, not had sex at all. If the baby is ... | 0 | audraxheartsxyou |
Either way it's bad to get rid of a living human that is completely innocent. It's not the baby's fault that that person messed up by having sex and getting pregnant. If that person didn't want the baby, they should've been on a type of birth control or used a condom, or even better, not had sex at all. If the bab... | Society | 2 | Abortion-in-General/1/ | 1,268 |
I affirm the resolution: termination of the fetus is morally justified. I will go through a few definitions and a few simple opening arguments. [Definition - Abortion] <URL>... In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus. ===== ... | 0 | TheSkeptic |
I affirm the resolution: termination of the fetus is morally justified. I will go through a few definitions and a few simple opening arguments.
[Definition - Abortion]
http://www.medterms.com...
In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes... | Society | 0 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,284 |
I thank my opponent for his quick response, and I hope we have a good one. >>>Life Begins at conception, when the fetus is killed, its life is over.<<< Who ever said life was the category we are basing this debate on? We kill many things that are alive, like plants. Would someone who picks a flower out from the ground,... | 0 | TheSkeptic |
I thank my opponent for his quick response, and I hope we have a good one.
>>>Life Begins at conception, when the fetus is killed, its life is over.<<<
Who ever said life was the category we are basing this debate on? We kill many things that are alive, like plants. Would someone who picks a flower out... | Society | 1 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,285 |
I thank my opponent for a speedy response, but I have to say that his argument are completely off-topic. He mixes up the words "life" and "person" so much that it seems he does not know the philosophical definition of a person. Until he can even approach cleaning up his mess (and then refuting my arguments), the vote g... | 0 | TheSkeptic |
I thank my opponent for a speedy response, but I have to say that his argument are completely off-topic. He mixes up the words "life" and "person" so much that it seems he does not know the philosophical definition of a person. Until he can even approach cleaning up his mess (and then refuting my arguments), the v... | Society | 2 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,286 |
Life Begins at conception, when the fetus is killed, its life is over. About 4,000 babies are killed everyday. No, this is not due to disease, SIDS, or even mal-nutrition. 4,000 living beings are killed everyday due to abortion. This is one of the most controversial topics in America. Many people even chose their presi... | 1 | philosphical |
Life Begins at conception, when the fetus is killed, its life is over.
About 4,000 babies are killed everyday. No, this is not due to disease, SIDS, or even mal-nutrition. 4,000 living beings are killed everyday due to abortion. This is one of the most controversial topics in America. Many people even chose the... | Society | 0 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,287 |
thankyou mr skeptic for this interesting debate round. first you say "Who ever said life was the category we are basing this debate on? We kill many things that are alive, like plants. Would someone who picks a flower out from the ground, sniffs it, then throws it away be charged with murder?" life was the category of ... | 1 | philosphical |
thankyou mr skeptic for this interesting debate round.
first you say "Who ever said life was the category we are basing this debate on? We kill many things that are alive, like plants. Would someone who picks a flower out from the ground, sniffs it, then throws it away be charged with murder?"
life was... | Society | 1 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,288 |
mr skeptic i am sorry you are unsatisfied with this debate. i think you are a very good opponent despite the disagreement we have in this debate. with that said i will jump into then. first you say "I never used life as a measurement for justification in this debate. I used PERSONHOOD. To be a person is to be self-awar... | 1 | philosphical |
mr skeptic i am sorry you are unsatisfied with this debate. i think you are a very good opponent despite the disagreement we have in this debate. with that said i will jump into then.
first you say "I never used life as a measurement for justification in this debate. I used PERSONHOOD. To be a person is to b... | Society | 2 | Abortion-is-Morally-Justified/1/ | 1,289 |
Round 1 is ACCEPTANCE ONLY! All arguments come afterward Here is my complete position: Abortion should only be allowed if there is a serious health hazard to the parent or child, if it can be proven that the baby will be stillborn(is dead while still inside mother), or if the mother was raped. I look forward to the deb... | 0 | JMSJMS |
Round 1 is ACCEPTANCE ONLY! All arguments come afterward Here is my complete position: Abortion should only be allowed if there is a serious health hazard to the parent or child, if it can be proven that the baby will be stillborn(is dead while still inside mother), or if the mother was raped. I look forward t... | Philosophy | 0 | Abortion-is-both-inherrently-unethical-and-should-be-illegal/1/ | 1,385 |
I will re-affirm my stance so that we can actually have a debate on ethics rather than a mistake I made in typing. STATEMENT: Abortion(except in the cases mentioned above) is inherently unethical and should be illegal. Debate: Murder is inherently unethical. Even unborn children are alive. If you kill a pregnant mother... | 0 | JMSJMS |
I will re-affirm my stance so that we can actually have a debate on ethics rather than a mistake I made in typing. STATEMENT: Abortion(except in the cases mentioned above) is inherently unethical and should be illegal. Debate: Murder is inherently unethical. Even unborn children are alive. If you kill a pregn... | Philosophy | 1 | Abortion-is-both-inherrently-unethical-and-should-be-illegal/1/ | 1,386 |
I apologize, I was absent from round 3 due to family matters. Abortion is murder because it is the killing of a human. A human fetus is also a living human being, not yet fully developed. If You argue that it is not fully a human being, I argue that that makes it legal to murder those with deformities because they are ... | 0 | JMSJMS |
I apologize, I was absent from round 3 due to family matters.
Abortion is murder because it is the killing of a human.
A human fetus is also a living human being, not yet fully developed. If You argue that it is not fully a human being, I argue that that makes it legal to murder those with deformities bec... | Philosophy | 3 | Abortion-is-both-inherrently-unethical-and-should-be-illegal/1/ | 1,387 |
Patience, Patience. There are a great many things in life that are more important than typing. The only "Problem" with my response was that I managed to defeat most of your points with 4 sentences. Morality is based on what is fair. That is to say, morality defines what is the right thing to do in a given situation and... | 0 | JMSJMS |
Patience, Patience. There are a great many things in life that are more important than typing.
The only “Problem” with my response was that I managed to defeat most of your points with 4 sentences.
Morality is based on what is fair. That is to say, morality defines what is the right thing to do in a g... | Philosophy | 4 | Abortion-is-both-inherrently-unethical-and-should-be-illegal/1/ | 1,388 |
I believe that abortion is wrong. The first round is for acceptance, and the second round is where I will begin my case. I wish luck to whoever accepts this debate. | 0 | lnhsjayhawk |
I believe that abortion is wrong. The first round is for acceptance, and the second round is where I will begin my case. I wish luck to whoever accepts this debate. | Society | 0 | Abortion-is-wrong/33/ | 1,523 |
Abortion is wrong: To begin my case I will clarify the following definitions, which are all from the Merriam Webster Dictionary - Abortion: A medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of a fetus Fetus: A human being or animal in the later stages of development before it is born Death: The time when ... | 0 | lnhsjayhawk |
Abortion is wrong: To begin my case I will clarify the following definitions, which are all from the Merriam Webster Dictionary -
Abortion: A medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of a fetus
Fetus: A human being or animal in the later stages of development before it is born
Death: ... | Society | 1 | Abortion-is-wrong/33/ | 1,524 |
First I will begin by asking my opponent to not bring up any new arguments in the final round, as this would be unfair to today's debate round, and only build up theirs and counter mine. My opponent begins with giving some dictionaries that attempt to disprove my first contention. However, when we look at these diction... | 0 | lnhsjayhawk |
First I will begin by asking my opponent to not bring up any new arguments in the final round, as this would be unfair to today's debate round, and only build up theirs and counter mine.
My opponent begins with giving some dictionaries that attempt to disprove my first contention. However, when we look at th... | Society | 2 | Abortion-is-wrong/33/ | 1,525 |
Dude..Abortion should be illegal..why are you in favor of it..R-Tard. Its not like the baby is gonna be raised to be a rapist. | 0 | YummyYummCupcake |
Dude..Abortion should be illegal..why are you in favor of it..R-Tard. Its not like the baby is gonna be raised to be a rapist. | Health | 0 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,648 |
There's many woman who would love to have child and maybe she cant. Maybe she cant cause she had ovarian cancer and her dreams had fallen apart. Now she's counting on a person to have a chilD for her or maybe yet.. SHE CAN GO TO FOSTER CARE..oops caps. And well people who dont choose to have a child is okay...they can ... | 0 | YummyYummCupcake |
There's many woman who would love to have child and maybe she cant. Maybe she cant cause she had ovarian cancer and her dreams had fallen apart. Now she's counting on a person to have a chilD for her or maybe yet.. SHE CAN GO TO FOSTER CARE..oops caps. And well people who dont choose to have a child is okay...they... | Health | 1 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,649 |
I understand..May girls get raped by the fathers I bet. But if they have the chance to go through labor and so on and so forth. The hospital, in a heart beat contacts social services, and social services gives her options. They can easily re-areange something for the victim. She can put the baby in foster care if there... | 0 | YummyYummCupcake |
I understand..May girls get raped by the fathers I bet. But if they have the chance to go through labor and so on and so forth. The hospital, in a heart beat contacts social services, and social services gives her options. They can easily re-areange something for the victim. She can put the baby in foster care if ... | Health | 2 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,650 |
You put it on the comment box r-tard. Why does everbody think rape victims when the hear the word abortion. i just dont understand that a woman would go a long way to harm herself with the drinking of clorox or bleach to punching herself and maing herslef fall down the stairs to kill a baby and hurting herself also. an... | 0 | YummyYummCupcake |
You put it on the comment box r-tard. Why does everbody think rape victims when the hear the word abortion. i just dont understand that a woman would go a long way to harm herself with the drinking of clorox or bleach to punching herself and maing herslef fall down the stairs to kill a baby and hurting herself als... | Health | 3 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,651 |
Gaah. Why would she go through all that..when she can that it to a foster care?? Wouldn't you feel good if you made a family happy? You tell me. Maybe that baby that she aborted had the idea of the cure for cancer. Maybe he coud've been the president that had it all. Ever thought about that? Kids are the future. We nee... | 0 | YummyYummCupcake |
Gaah. Why would she go through all that..when she can that it to a foster care?? Wouldn't you feel good if you made a family happy? You tell me. Maybe that baby that she aborted had the idea of the cure for cancer. Maybe he coud've been the president that had it all. Ever thought about that? Kids are the future. W... | Health | 4 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,652 |
OK, I accept you challenge. Here why I say it should be. Abortion should be leagle because it's a choice, and in this great country of America, we do have the choice to do as we feel, as long as it doesn't come into interruptance with anyone elses freedom. You believe in pro-life, possibly because you think its conside... | 0 | eyeleapy |
OK, I accept you challenge.
Here why I say it should be.
Abortion should be leagle because it's a choice, and in this great country of America, we do have the choice to do as we feel, as long as it doesn't come into interruptance with anyone elses freedom. You believe in pro-life, possibly because you ... | Health | 0 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,653 |
I think maybe Adrians right on this one... Thanx Ok you made a great statement... Aborting would be killing the child before it began to live. But here's a question. If the woman were to be raped by her father at lets say the age of 16. Then because she couldn't abort, she's out in the situation in which she must have ... | 0 | eyeleapy |
I think maybe Adrians right on this one... Thanx
Ok you made a great statement... Aborting would be killing the child before it began to live. But here's a question. If the woman were to be raped by her father at lets say the age of 16. Then because she couldn't abort, she's out in the situation in which she... | Health | 1 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,654 |
Whoops, i F*cked up G. Ignorith the commint. :) Your endeing statement in round 2 can't be used. Sorry gurl but ya just can't use that statement in a debate, because then i can turn and say that i think it can be legal, that's why it should be period. But as I've said before, if the special victims unit can't prove tha... | 0 | eyeleapy |
Whoops, i F*cked up G. Ignorith the commint. :)
Your endeing statement in round 2 can't be used. Sorry gurl but ya just can't use that statement in a debate, because then i can turn and say that i think it can be legal, that's why it should be period.
But as I've said before, if the special victims uni... | Health | 2 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,655 |
It'll never go on a bad record because it's not against the law in some states. Also, she doesn't have to harm her self in any way. They do have abortion clinics which makes it safe and clean for an abortion and it can remain anomynous. Also the thing about having sex and wearing a condom, sometimes, but rarely the mal... | 0 | eyeleapy |
It'll never go on a bad record because it's not against the law in some states. Also, she doesn't have to harm her self in any way. They do have abortion clinics which makes it safe and clean for an abortion and it can remain anomynous.
Also the thing about having sex and wearing a condom, sometimes, but rar... | Health | 3 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,656 |
True, Kids are the future, but the fact that the earth is over populated can be the down fall of our species. More kids means more mouths to feed, more pollution more crime,. etc etc. Maybe the child will be something great, or maube he'll be the next Dahmer or rapist, ya never know, but dealing with the worst of out c... | 0 | eyeleapy |
True, Kids are the future, but the fact that the earth is over populated can be the down fall of our species. More kids means more mouths to feed, more pollution more crime,. etc etc. Maybe the child will be something great, or maube he'll be the next Dahmer or rapist, ya never know, but dealing with the worst of ... | Health | 4 | Abortion-should-be-illegal/2/ | 1,657 |
Ironically I am in another debate arguing abortion is a rational perspective early in the pregnancy dpending on your beliefs. Here I am going to qualify all you say still. If you believe it's not a baby early early on, then sure that's a rational view. But, I would still outlaw it. If you're for killing a baby five sec... | 0 | dairygirl4u2c |
Ironically I am in another debate arguing abortion is a rational perspective early in the pregnancy dpending on your beliefs.
Here I am going to qualify all you say still.
If you believe it's not a baby early early on, then sure that's a rational view. But, I would still outlaw it.
If you're for ... | Politics | 0 | Abortion-should-be-legal./1/ | 1,692 |
I agree privacy should be implied into the constitution. All the amendments you cite imply it. I would also add, the conservatives like to go on and on about how soverign immunity, that states generally cannot be sued technically, is implied in teh constitution, because of the states rights stuff like the tenth amendme... | 0 | dairygirl4u2c |
I agree privacy should be implied into the constitution. All the amendments you cite imply it. I would also add, the conservatives like to go on and on about how soverign immunity, that states generally cannot be sued technically, is implied in teh constitution, because of the states rights stuff like the tenth am... | Politics | 1 | Abortion-should-be-legal./1/ | 1,693 |
Then my assumption was wrong, and you simply insist on not changing their decision. By your reasoning, segregation laws and other types of race cases etc would not be overturned. But I'm pretty sure you'd not be advocating all that. it seems you're ignoring the principle of preserving life, which is explicitly in the C... | 0 | dairygirl4u2c |
Then my assumption was wrong, and you simply insist on not changing their decision. By your reasoning, segregation laws and other types of race cases etc would not be overturned.
But I'm pretty sure you'd not be advocating all that. it seems you're ignoring the principle of preserving life, which is explicit... | Politics | 2 | Abortion-should-be-legal./1/ | 1,694 |
Round 1: Acceptance Round 2: Opening arguments Round 3: Rebuttals Round 4: Final words, no new arguments Good luck! | 0 | cnb |
Round 1: Acceptance
Round 2: Opening arguments
Round 3: Rebuttals
Round 4: Final words, no new arguments
Good luck! | Health | 0 | Abortion-should-stay-legal/3/ | 1,759 |
I thank my opponent for accepting. First, I would like to say that abortion is not killing a human being. Since a human being, by definition, is a man, woman, or child of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and upright stance. (1) So an ... | 0 | cnb |
I thank my opponent for accepting.
First, I would like to say that abortion is not killing a human being. Since a human being, by definition, is a man, woman, or child of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and upright stance.... | Health | 1 | Abortion-should-stay-legal/3/ | 1,760 |
I agree, that my definition of a human being has flaws. The main idea behind that was that abortion is not actually killing a human being, sine an embryo is still not having the same characteristics as a grown human being. It doesn't even feel pain until it's at least 24 weeks old. (1) Abortion is not a murder since, t... | 0 | cnb |
I agree, that my definition of a human being has flaws.
The main idea behind that was that abortion is not actually killing a human being, sine an embryo is still not having the same characteristics as a grown human being. It doesn't even feel pain until it's at least 24 weeks old. (1)
Abortion is not a m... | Health | 2 | Abortion-should-stay-legal/3/ | 1,761 |
All life should be valued and held sacred. Life begins at conception and killing them would be murder. Just because they are not full grown human being they should not be looked at differently. No civilized society on earth permits taking the life of another, abortion should not be any different. | 0 | Aznsupahman123 |
All life should be valued and held sacred. Life begins at conception and killing them would be murder. Just because they are not full grown human being they should not be looked at differently. No civilized society on earth permits taking the life of another, abortion should not be any different. | Health | 0 | Abortion/177/ | 1,807 |
All life is treasured as you argued, so the mother bearing the child's life should also be considered. Abortion is the mother's right. The baby's birth may endanger the life of the mother, thus validating the use for abortion. Also, a woman has the right to choose who she chooses to bear her baby. If a woman is raped, ... | 0 | webberwu0304 |
All life is treasured as you argued, so the mother bearing the child's life should also be considered. Abortion is the mother's right. The baby's birth may endanger the life of the mother, thus validating the use for abortion. Also, a woman has the right to choose who she chooses to bear her baby. If a woman is ra... | Health | 0 | Abortion/177/ | 1,808 |
I dont believe abortion should be legal unless two situations exist, rape or the mothers life is in danger. Abortion shouldnt be an option for young women (or older women) who dont wish to be burdened with carrying and delivering a child. Especially with the numerous forms of birth control for little or no cost. | 0 | Boo92 |
I dont believe abortion should be legal unless two situations exist, rape or the mothers life is in danger. Abortion shouldnt be an option for young women (or older women) who dont wish to be burdened with carrying and delivering a child. Especially with the numerous forms of birth control for little or no cost. | Health | 0 | Abortion/226/ | 1,814 |
According to mayoclinic.com a babies heart starts beating 4 weeks after conception therfore it is to be considered a living human being, making an abortion after four weeks murder, and murder is illegal, yes? Why should a fetus with a heartbeat be any different? A woman has many ways to protect against pregnancy (under... | 0 | Boo92 |
According to mayoclinic.com a babies heart starts beating 4 weeks after conception therfore it is to be considered a living human being, making an abortion after four weeks murder, and murder is illegal, yes? Why should a fetus with a heartbeat be any different? A woman has many ways to protect against pregnancy (... | Health | 1 | Abortion/226/ | 1,815 |
Lets begin with Pro's argument about currently legal abortion, as abortion is not legal in my state. There is currently much debate about whether or not to legalize it, the purpose of my debate is to show why not to legalize it. It also goes to show why Pro's 'illegal killing' argument is invalid and does not pertain t... | 0 | Boo92 |
Lets begin with Pro's argument about currently legal abortion, as abortion is not legal in my state. There is currently much debate about whether or not to legalize it, the purpose of my debate is to show why not to legalize it. It also goes to show why Pro's 'illegal killing' argument is invalid and does not pert... | Health | 2 | Abortion/226/ | 1,816 |
I would like my opponent to answer the following: What gives the justification to kill a being? At what point does something become 'living'? What are upsides of abortion? Downsides? Thanks for accepting! | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
I would like my opponent to answer the following:
What gives the justification to kill a being?
At what point does something become 'living'?
What are upsides of abortion? Downsides?
Thanks for accepting! | Health | 0 | Abortion/27/ | 1,831 |
Wha--? Answer the questions, please... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
Wha--?
Answer the questions, please... | Health | 1 | Abortion/27/ | 1,832 |
//sorry about that I was thinking of something else. If a baby is born ill he will never live I normal life. something becomes living once the sperm and eggs touch but, If a baby is born ill he will never live I normal life.// So, if you are ill, and not normal, this provides grounds to kill? A man without working legs... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
//sorry about that I was thinking of something else. If a baby is born ill he will never live I normal life.
something becomes living once the sperm and eggs touch but, If a baby is born ill he will never live I normal life.//
So, if you are ill, and not normal, this provides grounds to kill? A man withou... | Health | 2 | Abortion/27/ | 1,833 |
. . . Hello...? | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
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Hello...? | Health | 4 | Abortion/27/ | 1,834 |
Hello, and thanks to LB628 for accepting the debate I have made. I, for one, think this will be very productive and fun. I shall start arguing once my opponents has answered these questions. If you could do so, LB, thanks! 1) Why do you support abortion? 2) If the fetus was proved human, would you become pro-life? 3) W... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
Hello, and thanks to LB628 for accepting the debate I have made. I, for one, think this will be very productive and fun.
I shall start arguing once my opponents has answered these questions. If you could do so, LB, thanks!
1) Why do you support abortion?
2) If the fetus was proved human, would you b... | Health | 0 | Abortion/29/ | 1,839 |
Thanks to LB628! I may not be able to post quickly; I have a busy schedule for the next week. (TAKS) <URL>... ==== I support the right to an abortion for several reasons, the first of which is the right to do what you please to your own body. Seeing as I believe that a fetus is most definitely a part of a woman's body,... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
Thanks to LB628! I may not be able to post quickly; I have a busy schedule for the next week. (TAKS)
http://abort73.com...
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I support the right to an abortion for several reasons, the first of which is the right to do what you please to your own body. Seeing as I believe that a fetus is most defin... | Health | 1 | Abortion/29/ | 1,840 |
==== On the contrary, I would say that the fetus does not posses it's own body ==== According to <URL>... , Possession (the one that applies most to our current topic) is "the control over oneself, one's mind, etc." Now, a fetus can move itself. A fetus has simple thought patterns. A fetus can tell itself to kick. A fe... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
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On the contrary, I would say that the fetus does not posses it's own body
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According to http://dictionary.reference.com... , Possession (the one that applies most to our current topic) is "the control over oneself, one's mind, etc."
Now, a fetus can move itself. A fetus has simple tho... | Health | 2 | Abortion/29/ | 1,841 |
____ I'm so very sorry! I have an enormous research paper to work on. I cannot finish this. I urge you all to vote PRO for my ignorance and rude behavior. I'm sorry -- I will post my argument as is. ____ I'm going to try this from a new plane and then asses your rebuttals. Let me tell you the seven requirements for lif... | 0 | Xie-Xijivuli |
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I'm so very sorry! I have an enormous research paper to work on. I cannot finish this. I urge you all to vote PRO for my ignorance and rude behavior. I'm sorry -- I will post my argument as is.
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I'm going to try this from a new plane and then asses your rebuttals.
Let me tell you the sev... | Health | 3 | Abortion/29/ | 1,842 |
I will be holding the affirmative position of the topic. I will state my reasons in the second round in support of my side. If my opponent would be so kind to state his/her reasons in a brief statement in this round.... | 0 | heyitsjay |
I will be holding the affirmative position of the topic. I will state my reasons in the second round in support of my side.
If my opponent would be so kind to state his/her reasons in a brief statement in this round.... | Health | 0 | Abortion/33/ | 1,865 |
My opponent has offered specific examples of abortion. Even though I was actually anticipating on the idea of medical abortion, I will argue against the evidence anyway. I will begin by arguing against "Abortions inflicted on unwilling people". Now, this technically can be classified as abortion. On the other hand, it ... | 0 | heyitsjay |
My opponent has offered specific examples of abortion. Even though I was actually anticipating on the idea of medical abortion, I will argue against the evidence anyway.
I will begin by arguing against "Abortions inflicted on unwilling people".
Now, this technically can be classified as abortion. On the o... | Health | 1 | Abortion/33/ | 1,866 |
I thank my opponent for his response to my previous statement. "Whether or not abortion can also be classified as assault is irrelevant to this debate" (I argue this statement) As a matter of fact it is relevant to this debate. The topic we are discussing is abortion and whether it should be accepted or not. Clearly an... | 0 | heyitsjay |
I thank my opponent for his response to my previous statement.
"Whether or not abortion can also be classified as assault is irrelevant to this debate"
(I argue this statement)
As a matter of fact it is relevant to this debate. The topic we are discussing is abortion and whether it should be accepte... | Health | 2 | Abortion/33/ | 1,867 |
"Abortion is wrong and should be illegal in the USA! Except or rape incest and mothers health but it is a such a low percentage for it to ever get passed i would have to give that up." "Abortion is wrong" is not a valid argument - "should be illegal" renders this debate into the domain of philosophy. A pregnant woman i... | 0 | Puck |
"Abortion is wrong and should be illegal in the USA! Except or rape incest and mothers health but it is a such a low percentage for it to ever get passed i would have to give that up."
"Abortion is wrong" is not a valid argument - "should be illegal" renders this debate into the domain of philosophy.
A... | Politics | 0 | Abortion/36/ | 1,878 |
"Being the caretaker of our species, a woman has a awesome responsibly the sanctity of life." Ambiguous collective fallacy. An individual is responsible for a singular life, their own. No one individual has automatic claim on another. "In fact if her womb is violated against her will by an unwanted perpetrator, prisons... | 0 | Puck |
"Being the caretaker of our species, a woman has a awesome responsibly the sanctity of life."
Ambiguous collective fallacy. An individual is responsible for a singular life, their own. No one individual has automatic claim on another.
"In fact if her womb is violated against her will by an unwanted per... | Politics | 1 | Abortion/36/ | 1,879 |
"You covered everything except Soylent Green. Check it out, its right up your ally." Advocating liberty =/= dystopia. "Wrong, again without a woman being responsibly for the sanctity of life we wouldn't have a civilization to discuss." Again ambiguous collective fallacy - there is no construct "society" here that is va... | 0 | Puck |
"You covered everything except Soylent Green. Check it out, its right up your ally."
Advocating liberty =/= dystopia.
"Wrong, again without a woman being responsibly for the sanctity of life we wouldn't have a civilization to discuss."
Again ambiguous collective fallacy - there is no construct "s... | Politics | 2 | Abortion/36/ | 1,880 |
Abortion is wrong and should be illegal in the USA! Except or rape incest and mothers health but it is a such a low percentage for it to ever get passed i would have to give that up. Anybody wanna start this up! | 0 | SlamminSam212 |
Abortion is wrong and should be illegal in the USA! Except or rape incest and mothers health but it is a such a low percentage for it to ever get passed i would have to give that up.
Anybody wanna start this up! | Politics | 0 | Abortion/36/ | 1,881 |
Being the caretaker of our species, a woman has a awesome responsibly the sanctity of life. In fact if her womb is violated against her will by an unwanted perpetrator, prisons throughout our country are full of these criminals. In regards to the rights of a woman, her right to judge the existence of another life ends ... | 0 | SlamminSam212 |
Being the caretaker of our species, a woman has a awesome responsibly the sanctity of life. In fact if her womb is violated against her will by an unwanted perpetrator, prisons throughout our country are full of these criminals. In regards to the rights of a woman, her right to judge the existence of another life ... | Politics | 1 | Abortion/36/ | 1,882 |
You covered everything except Soylent Green. Check it out, its right up your ally. "An individual is responsible for a singular life, their own. No one individual has automatic claim on another." Wrong, again without a woman being responsibly for the sanctity of life we wouldn't have a civilization to discuss. Sentence... | 0 | SlamminSam212 |
You covered everything except Soylent Green. Check it out, its right up your ally.
"An individual is responsible for a singular life, their own. No one individual has automatic claim on another."
Wrong, again without a woman being responsibly for the sanctity of life we wouldn't have a civilization to ... | Politics | 2 | Abortion/36/ | 1,883 |
One Word. 'Bodily Autonomy' -TBR | 0 | RobieRX |
One Word.
'Bodily Autonomy'
-TBR | Health | 0 | Abortion/411/ | 1,894 |
I am against abortion, it is an unhealthy choice. It damages women's bodies and later on in life if they decide that they do happen to want children, there is a major possibility that they can not have a child, because of the previous damage caused from the abortion. There are many great families around the world that ... | 0 | mckinnahlynn |
I am against abortion, it is an unhealthy choice. It damages women's bodies and later on in life if they decide that they do happen to want children, there is a major possibility that they can not have a child, because of the previous damage caused from the abortion. There are many great families around the world ... | Health | 0 | Abortion/411/ | 1,895 |
I disagree with abortion | 0 | TheUnicornOfTheEarth |
I disagree with abortion | People | 0 | Abortion/446/ | 1,903 |
why does a mental illness mean that child should or shouldn't live? I agree, in instances like sexual abuse or if that mothers life is at risk and she has other children to care for BUT what about the women who cant have children but want them? how must that affect them? its like saying to a homeless person "I have foo... | 0 | TheUnicornOfTheEarth |
why does a mental illness mean that child should or shouldn't live? I agree, in instances like sexual abuse or if that mothers life is at risk and she has other children to care for BUT what about the women who cant have children but want them?
how must that affect them? its like saying to a homeless person "I ... | People | 1 | Abortion/446/ | 1,904 |
many people who cant have babies do look to IVF and adoption but what I'm saying is it must hurt to look at the statistics and think that over 3000 people a year have abortions, okay some have reasons that are acceptable but because it was a 'drunk mistake' or 'the condom split' that is wrong. | 0 | TheUnicornOfTheEarth |
many people who cant have babies do look to IVF and adoption but what I'm saying is it must hurt to look at the statistics and think that over 3000 people a year have abortions, okay some have reasons that are acceptable but because it was a 'drunk mistake' or 'the condom split' that is wrong. | People | 2 | Abortion/446/ | 1,905 |
I am not completely for abortion however I believe that everyone has the right to a choice. This does not mean that I want everyone to have an abortion for whatever reason they desire however I do believe that people who will be affected mentally or physically should have to choice. It is unfair to say that a woman has... | 1 | pandii37 |
I am not completely for abortion however I believe that everyone has the right to a choice. This does not mean that I want everyone to have an abortion for whatever reason they desire however I do believe that people who will be affected mentally or physically should have to choice. It is unfair to say that a woma... | People | 0 | Abortion/446/ | 1,906 |
There are lots of options for women who cannot have children but want them. Adoption, IVF etc . It doesn't directly affect that infertile woman's life, does it? If an infertile woman wants a child and doesn't look into adoption or any other method of obtaining a child then that is down to that woman and that woman only... | 1 | pandii37 |
There are lots of options for women who cannot have children but want them. Adoption, IVF etc . It doesn't directly affect that infertile woman's life, does it? If an infertile woman wants a child and doesn't look into adoption or any other method of obtaining a child then that is down to that woman and that woman... | People | 1 | Abortion/446/ | 1,907 |
Yes people have abortions for stupid reasons but most people don't. Most people spend a lot time considering an abortion before actually having one. People spend weeks and sometimes months thinking about their options and that 'child's' options but come to the conclusion that abortion is the best one. It's not a choice... | 1 | pandii37 |
Yes people have abortions for stupid reasons but most people don't. Most people spend a lot time considering an abortion before actually having one. People spend weeks and sometimes months thinking about their options and that 'child's' options but come to the conclusion that abortion is the best one. It's not a c... | People | 2 | Abortion/446/ | 1,908 |
Thank you for challanging me, I always like a debate that is pretty challenging. "I have debated this topic before, twice actually, but when a Christian comes along claiming that homosexuality is not a sin, I simply cannot pass up the opportunity for debate :) This is a topic that I have spent a decent amount of time l... | 0 | Im_always_right |
Thank you for challanging me, I always like a debate that is pretty challenging.
"I have debated this topic before, twice actually, but when a Christian comes along claiming that homosexuality is not a sin, I simply cannot pass up the opportunity for debate :) This is a topic that I have spent a decent amoun... | Religion | 0 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,055 |
Homosexuality may be a sin, but you are never going to convince homosexuals that they are going to Hell, just because they love someone from the same sex. You warned me you would use scriptures to bacxk up your points, but here are my scriptures: "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and... | 0 | Im_always_right |
Homosexuality may be a sin, but you are never going to convince homosexuals that they are going to Hell, just because they love someone from the same sex.
You warned me you would use scriptures to bacxk up your points, but here are my scriptures:
"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy ... | Religion | 1 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,056 |
Homosexuality is NOT a sin, the bible only talks about MEN lying with other MEN, not woman and woman, therefore, SODOMITES are the real sinners. Not homosexuals. | 0 | Im_always_right |
Homosexuality is NOT a sin, the bible only talks about MEN lying with other MEN, not woman and woman, therefore, SODOMITES are the real sinners. Not homosexuals. | Religion | 2 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,057 |
Hello I Am Always Right, and thank you for accepting my debate challenge. I have debated this topic before, twice actually, but when a Christian comes along claiming that homosexuality is not a sin, I simply cannot pass up the opportunity for debate :) This is a topic that I have spent a decent amount of time looking i... | 0 | Renzzy |
Hello I Am Always Right, and thank you for accepting my debate challenge.
I have debated this topic before, twice actually, but when a Christian comes along claiming that homosexuality is not a sin, I simply cannot pass up the opportunity for debate :) This is a topic that I have spent a decent amount of tim... | Religion | 0 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,058 |
I am sorry to say that you completely missed the point of my whole argument. That is ok though, because it is kind of a confusing thing to grasp at first. I will try to simplify it a little more in this argument. "...because if you are a non-christian you have just as many rights as a Cchristian to do anything you want... | 0 | Renzzy |
I am sorry to say that you completely missed the point of my whole argument. That is ok though, because it is kind of a confusing thing to grasp at first. I will try to simplify it a little more in this argument.
"...because if you are a non-christian you have just as many rights as a Cchristian to do anythi... | Religion | 1 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,059 |
"Which in this case can mean that you thnk you are supposed to hate homosexuals, but in fact you need to love them. It is not up to us to say what can and cannot be." I never once said I hate homosexuals. I love them just like any other person, and respect them as individuals. I do not hate them, nor am I what you you ... | 0 | Renzzy |
"Which in this case can mean that you thnk you are supposed to hate homosexuals, but in fact you need to love them. It is not up to us to say what can and cannot be."
I never once said I hate homosexuals. I love them just like any other person, and respect them as individuals. I do not hate them, nor am I wh... | Religion | 2 | According-to-the-Bible-Homosexuality-is-a-Sin./1/ | 2,060 |
In the realm of medicine, 'alternative' is defined as a treatment not commonly acknowledged by the medical community. As the Oxford dictionary observes, "Of or relating to behavior that is considered unconventional and is often seen as a challenge to traditional norms" -- <URL>... What is acknowledged my the medical co... | 0 | 16kadams |
In the realm of medicine, 'alternative' is defined as a treatment not commonly acknowledged by the medical community. As the Oxford dictionary observes, "Of or relating to behavior that is considered unconventional and is often seen as a challenge to traditional norms" -- http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...
... | Health | 0 | Adult-ADHD-and-alternative-treatments/1/ | 2,163 |
I hope my opponent makes an appearance next round. | 0 | 16kadams |
I hope my opponent makes an appearance next round. | Health | 1 | Adult-ADHD-and-alternative-treatments/1/ | 2,164 |
The ability to complete day to day tasks is not always easy for an adult with ADHD. These adults deal with difficulty paying attention, become easily distracted, inability to finish tasks, making careless mistakes, procrastination and disorganization. Medication to help in treating these symptoms can cause symptoms and... | 0 | katiedome |
The ability to complete day to day tasks is not always easy for an adult with ADHD. These adults deal with difficulty paying attention, become easily distracted, inability to finish tasks, making careless mistakes, procrastination and disorganization. Medication to help in treating these symptoms can cause symptom... | Health | 0 | Adult-ADHD-and-alternative-treatments/1/ | 2,165 |
I would first like to give you my condolences to the fact that you feel as if you are a second class citizen. However I would like to say that the lady whom you've portrayed as an icy interrogator had every right to be suspicious. If i were coming home from a long day of work and i see two shadowy figures in front of m... | 0 | OldIronGuts |
I would first like to give you my condolences to the fact that you feel as if you are a second class citizen. However I would like to say that the lady whom you've portrayed as an icy interrogator had every right to be suspicious. If i were coming home from a long day of work and i see two shadowy figures in front... | Society | 0 | Adults-should-stop-policing-skateboarders/1/ | 2,167 |
Thin-Sliced Why should skaters receive any respect; aren't they just troublemakers? On the contrary, a skateboarder is as much a person as you are and is thus entitled to as much respect as anyone. Nevertheless, skaters are being discriminated against every day. I know this because I am a skater, and I have experienced... | 0 | TheSempai |
Thin-Sliced
Why should skaters receive any respect; aren’t they just troublemakers? On the contrary, a skateboarder is as much a person as you are and is thus entitled to as much respect as anyone. Nevertheless, skaters are being discriminated against every day. I know this because I am a skater, and... | Society | 0 | Adults-should-stop-policing-skateboarders/1/ | 2,168 |
I accept and I must say that the time limit for arguments is quite short. To begin, Adversity can certainly make you stronger and it can make you weaker, but there is definitely a change made. We must realize that there is two moments in which we are affected by adversity, During and After. During the moment we are exp... | 0 | Atmas |
I accept and I must say that the time limit for arguments is quite short.
To begin, Adversity can certainly make you stronger and it can make you weaker, but there is definitely a change made.
We must realize that there is two moments in which we are affected by adversity, During and After.
During the mom... | Miscellaneous | 0 | Adversity-makes-you-stronger/1/ | 2,175 |
To further extrapolate, that same woman could get pregnant again and her previous psychological change would have an effect on how she treats her second miscarriage. If she took it to mean she was not doing her job correctly, and she had a second miscarriage, it might make her give up and revert to the mindset that it ... | 0 | Atmas |
To further extrapolate, that same woman could get pregnant again and her previous psychological change would have an effect on how she treats her second miscarriage. If she took it to mean she was not doing her job correctly, and she had a second miscarriage, it might make her give up and revert to the mindset tha... | Miscellaneous | 2 | Adversity-makes-you-stronger/1/ | 2,176 |
Yes, you are almost correct. Our true hidden character shows it's hideous face when we are forced to deal with a stressful situation, but they can also be reacting in ways that they would have never reacted and will never react again. A loving father who spends years trying to get an unruly child to listen to his words... | 0 | Atmas |
Yes, you are almost correct. Our true hidden character shows it's hideous face when we are forced to deal with a stressful situation, but they can also be reacting in ways that they would have never reacted and will never react again. A loving father who spends years trying to get an unruly child to listen to his ... | Miscellaneous | 3 | Adversity-makes-you-stronger/1/ | 2,177 |
Adversity does not make you stronger; it reveals who you were all along. Many say that adversity brings out the worst in people. The truth of the matter is that that's who they were the whole time. Some people break down completely when faced with hardships. All this means is that they were never a stable person to beg... | 0 | tw18 |
Adversity does not make you stronger; it reveals who you were all along. Many say that adversity brings out the worst in people. The truth of the matter is that that's who they were the whole time. Some people break down completely when faced with hardships. All this means is that they were never a stable person t... | Miscellaneous | 0 | Adversity-makes-you-stronger/1/ | 2,178 |
I apologize for the short argument time; I'm new to this site. I agree that we do learn something after the fact, but during is when our true character is revealed. People tend to mask who they really are around others. When faced with adversity, that mask is torn off. Hardships make people lose control. They're normal... | 0 | tw18 |
I apologize for the short argument time; I'm new to this site.
I agree that we do learn something after the fact, but during is when our true character is revealed. People tend to mask who they really are around others. When faced with adversity, that mask is torn off. Hardships make people lose control. The... | Miscellaneous | 1 | Adversity-makes-you-stronger/1/ | 2,179 |
Note: this debate is only about standardized testing; not any other type of affirmative action These days, the principles of affirmative action have infiltrated the education system. The SAT gives out all kinds of bonuses and even deductions based solely on what race you are. This is not justified. If you are black, yo... | 0 | FunkeeMonk91 |
Note: this debate is only about standardized testing; not any other type of affirmative action
These days, the principles of affirmative action have infiltrated the education system. The SAT gives out all kinds of bonuses and even deductions based solely on what race you are. This is not justified.
If ... | Education | 0 | Affirmative-Action-Specifically-Standardized-Testing/1/ | 2,224 |
While I did mention the college application process, I was not using that as a separate topic. I was using that as justification for my standardized testing argument (in this case, and probably most of the debate), namely about the SAT. I was saying that the SAT is a huge part of the college admission process. Therefor... | 0 | FunkeeMonk91 |
While I did mention the college application process, I was not using that as a separate topic. I was using that as justification for my standardized testing argument (in this case, and probably most of the debate), namely about the SAT. I was saying that the SAT is a huge part of the college admission process. The... | Education | 1 | Affirmative-Action-Specifically-Standardized-Testing/1/ | 2,225 |
1) Maybe the SAT isn't a huge factor at Michigan, but many schools find it to be very important in admissions. However, I do agree with the fact that the new trend is to make extra curriculars the priority. But that does not mean that the SAT isn't a big part of the admissions process. 2) I got it! This article outline... | 0 | FunkeeMonk91 |
1) Maybe the SAT isn't a huge factor at Michigan, but many schools find it to be very important in admissions. However, I do agree with the fact that the new trend is to make extra curriculars the priority. But that does not mean that the SAT isn't a big part of the admissions process.
2) I got it! This arti... | Education | 2 | Affirmative-Action-Specifically-Standardized-Testing/1/ | 2,226 |
Whenever a college or university chooses an ethnic, foreign, or minority student to receive one of the limited number of acceptances for that academic year, that school is simultaneously and necessarily creating less opportunity for a student from a majority cultural group (ex. a Caucasian) to get into that school. The... | 0 | quickrob |
Whenever a college or university chooses an ethnic, foreign, or minority student to receive one of the limited number of acceptances for that academic year, that school is simultaneously and necessarily creating less opportunity for a student from a majority cultural group (ex. a Caucasian) to get into that school... | Politics | 0 | Affirmative-Action-is-immoral-and-should-be-against-the-law-because-it-is-a-form-of-discrimination/1/ | 2,240 |
This is my first time using this website, I am new to this. Did you just agree with me, though? It seems like you pretty much did. Why would I re-submit my debate? Should it be asked differently? | 0 | quickrob |
This is my first time using this website, I am new to this.
Did you just agree with me, though? It seems like you pretty much did. Why would I re-submit my debate? Should it be asked differently? | Politics | 1 | Affirmative-Action-is-immoral-and-should-be-against-the-law-because-it-is-a-form-of-discrimination/1/ | 2,241 |
round is acceptance | 0 | HaileyL |
round is acceptance | Politics | 0 | Affirmative-Action/46/ | 2,274 |
I would like to thank the pro for accepting this debate. 1) "Justified discrimination" Affirmative action is simply a euphemism for discrimination. AA solves nothing it simply creates the same problem all over again. We should be trying to fix institutionalized discrimination, not adjusting ourselves to it. AA allows f... | 0 | HaileyL |
I would like to thank the pro for accepting this debate.
1) "Justified discrimination"
Affirmative action is simply a euphemism for discrimination. AA solves nothing it simply creates the same problem all over again. We should be trying to fix institutionalized discrimination, not adjusting ourselves to i... | Politics | 1 | Affirmative-Action/46/ | 2,275 |
And therefore anyone who supports affirmative action supports rascism Affirmatiave action-The policy of legally requiring institutions to favor individuals who are a member of a group/race which the government has deemed to be in need of special assistance. Promote-To encourage, stand in favor of Racism-Discrimination ... | 0 | Discipulus_Didicit |
And therefore anyone who supports affirmative action supports rascism
Affirmatiave action-The policy of legally requiring institutions to favor individuals who are a member of a group/race which the government has deemed to be in need of special assistance.
Promote-To encourage, stand in favor of
... | Politics | 0 | Affirmative-action-promotes-rascism./1/ | 2,288 |
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