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Globalisation is detrimental to democracy

We live in an increasingly globalised world. International institutions such as the UN, the EU, the WTO, the World Bank and the IMF are now hugely significant actors that have a massive influence on our daily lives. It is said, however, that these institutions are not democratic and often limit, ...more...

Where should the line be drawn on chanting at football games?

At football matches across the UK (and the world) the raw passion and emotion that makes football the great game it is brings out both the best and worst in its supporters. The purpose of this debate is to find what is acceptable material for terrace 'banter' and what goes too far. For example, a...more...

United Ireland: Yes or no?

Ireland has posed a major political issue for Britain for centuries. It has centred around the desire of nationalists for an independent country which still hasn't been settled. Northern Ireland over the past decade has found a strong basis for peace and has prospered massively economically. The ...more...

consumerism

Parents are blaming the media for over commercializing their children and creating a generation of spoilt young people who judge their worth by their possessions. Yet it is often parents who eventually go out and buy the 'unnecessary' products and let children sit in front of the TV watching hour...more...

should we be free to express our religion as we wish?

Many countries in the present day are considered as democracies or are fighting for democracy, thus do you not believe that being able to wear something so simple as a religious symbol or to speak freely about something you truly believe in (sort of what were doing now) is what could be deemed as...more...

The Eglin Marbles: Are Museums the last castle of 'Imperialism'?

The refusal of the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles to their country of origin on the grounds of a 'cosmopolitan ideology of culture' could be hiding a nostalgia for imperialism; holding on to the symbols of an imperialist past, the loot taken by the 'civilized' British from the 'ba...more...

This house believes contemporary society was created more through chance than design.

Contemporary society is a vast, complex system with a myriad of factors affecting its formation and expansion. Was it by design or chance that society has ended up how it is today? more...

Mexican culture was incurably damaged by the introduction of Christianity

In the spring of 1519, a small armed force of Spaniards led by the pious Hernan Cortes landed on the Vera Cruz coastline of Mexico. By mid August 1521, Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Mexican empire had fallen. This dramatic milestone marked the beginning of one the world's greatest holocausts. ...more...

Religions should not qualify as charities

Currently in both the US and Britain churches and other religious organisations qualify for charitable status. Why?more...

Inheritance tax should be raised to 100% for everyone born in the UK

Ultimately one of the greatest sources of economic and social inequality in modern society is money passed from parents to children. I would therefore suggest that the state confiscates (or taxes if you prefer the term) all the money passed on by anybody born in the UK when they die. more...

Should Britain have revealed evidence of torture?

Living in a democratic society where many actively uphold their rights and seek extended freedom, we like to be kept informed of the monstrous wrongs that go on in our country. When confronted with the gruesome facts of child abuse or rape cases, we respond with a public outcry and point the fin...more...

Should wikipedia changes be approved by editors?

Proposed changes to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, will mean that entries must be approved by a group of editors before being made. Currently, Wikipedia is free for everyone to post and edit entries except for certain protected entries. Making entries subject to approval will solve many prob...more...

Anti-obesity pills should be sold by pharmacists

The anti-obesity pill, orlistat, which works by blocking the absorption of fat in the body, has recently been licensed to be sold in chemists within the EU. However, due to the effects and the consequences that the introduction of this pill could have on people both physically and psychologically...more...

this house would ban music that glorifies crime

Is this just about youth culture and the link to crime - or does it have wider issues. Are we looking just at lyrics that incite crime or should we ban Holst's Mars the god of war. How do we go about banning it?more...

The elevated media hype surrounding Obama’s inauguration and forthcoming presidency is due to th...

According to The Hollywood Reporter president Obama's inauguration was possibly the most widely viewed inauguration in American history. The build up was huge, the anticipation was huge, and the coverage was vast - from mainstream television channels such as CNN to cablers as diverse as BET, TV O...more...

Obama should investigate Bush for war crimes.

The conduct of Bush's administration has been shocking, and hugely detrimental to the standing of the US in world opinion. If he wants to preside over and administration that can have a legitimate claim to respecting international law and human rights, Obama must launch an investigation into char...more...

The controversy surrounding the new EU artwork is a good thing.

Czech artist David Cerny has sparked great controversy over his 'Entropa' installation, created to mark the Czech Republic's six-month presidency of the European Union. The artwork represents each member state in various unflattering ways, such as Bulgaria as a Turkish toilet, Romania as a vampi...more...

Latest proposals for stem cell therapy are not "sick".

Breaking news today revealed plans for professionals in Glasgow to conduct stem cell trials, which if successful will provide a potential full cure for patients who have suffered stroke. The stem cells woud be taken from aborted foetuses. Currently only one thrd of stroke patients fully recover (...more...

Is the environment being sacrificed for the economy?

On 15th January the British government approved the construction of a third runway for Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest airport. Whilst the project still requires planning permission, it has become subject to a huge controversy particularly opposed by environmentalists. Through the expansion of...more...

Unemployed or not, we cannot afford to give people £2,500 worth of "golden hello's".

This is yet another of the latest recession-busting schemes and closely follows the the current cut to a 1.5% interest rate by the Bank of England and plans to help fresh graduates to receive internships. However far from being overjoyed, there are already many critics of this new idea, which was...more...

Benitez was right – Manchester United get away with murder.

On the 9th of January, the Liverpool manager, Rafael Benitez, hit out in a public statement about what he sees as the unfair position of the Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. Claiming that Ferguson and Manchester United have a privileged position as virtually ‘untouchable’ by the FA, ...more...

Is the environment being sacrificed for the economy?

On 15th January the British government approved the construction of a third runway for Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest airport. Whilst the project still requires planning permission, it has become subject to a huge controversy particularly opposed by environmentalists. Through the expansion of...more...

Obama should investigate Bush for war crimes.

The conduct of Bush's administration has been shocking, and hugely detrimental to the standing of the US in world opinion. If he wants to preside over and administration that can have a legitimate claim to respecting international law and human rights, Obama must launch an investigation into char...more...

The elevated media hype surrounding Obama’s inauguration and forthcoming presidency is due to th...

According to The Hollywood Reporter president Obama's inauguration was possibly the most widely viewed inauguration in American history. The build up was huge, the anticipation was huge, and the coverage was vast - from mainstream television channels such as CNN to cablers as diverse as BET, TV O...more...

this house would ban music that glorifies crime

Is this just about youth culture and the link to crime - or does it have wider issues. Are we looking just at lyrics that incite crime or should we ban Holst's Mars the god of war. How do we go about banning it?more...

Should wikipedia changes be approved by editors?

Proposed changes to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, will mean that entries must be approved by a group of editors before being made. Currently, Wikipedia is free for everyone to post and edit entries except for certain protected entries. Making entries subject to approval will solve many prob...more...

do we live in a physicaly real world

Metaphysics has been around for centuries, but now with recent advances in science we are beginning to discover that which we see may only be a hologram, which means the things we see may not really be there and only constructs of our imagination, tho be it our combined imagination, this is conne...more...

The Illegality Of Recreational Drugs Does More Harm Than Good

Recreational drugs which are currently illegal in many countries (such as cannabis, ecstasy, LSD, etc) should be legalized.more...

Valentines Day is just a Hallmark ploy

The 14th of February is a date which annually brings around equal measure of love and cynicism, with some couples seeing it as a welcome time to joyfully celebrate their union, and others as a coercive social convention which could be done without. Is St.Valentines Day a cunning capitalist scheme...more...

Coinage is becoming redundant

Credit cards are said to be the new cash, and we use more of them than ever, but who's benefiting? Can the government monitor what we buy? Do people spend more when they don't have to hand over there cash.more...

Should 'extremists' be banned from entering the UK?

Whether or not it can be morally justified to deny ‘extremists’ entry from the UK must initially be addressed by defining such a term. Given the terror attacks of recent years it seems perfectly reasonable for the UK to exclude individuals who condone such acts; yet an animal rights activist coul...more...

Christmas is a scam

Everyone has heard of the christmas spirit. At this time ofyear, everyone is maddly rushing to buy gifts for family. But can all of this frantic present purchasing all just a scam?more...

Should humans eat meat?

Many people in the word now are becoming vegetarians. This debate will deal with the question: Is this a good idea?more...

Should Islam4UK be banned from marching through Wootton Bassett?

Islam4UK, a platform for the global Al-Muhajiroun movement which advocates the islamification of Britain, is planning a march through Wootton Bassett in order to 'honour the Muslims' killed in the Afghan conflict. The group wants to parade 500 empty coffins through the town's street as a symbol o...more...

Should the West provide a Marshall Plan for Pakistan

Western troops are fighting the so-called War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, but Pakistan is also engaged in the war fighting Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters on its own soil. While Western troops are not involved in the fighting in Pakistan, the West has pressured Pakistan, a poor country, t...more...

Prime Minister’s Questions should be scrapped.

A candidate for the role of the speaker has called for PMQ’s to be scrapped while other candidates support moving the time saying that "PMQ’s is like a ‘schoolyard, only worse". On the other hand, many American commentators bemoaned the lack of an equivalent when George Bush refused ...more...

Lego or Legos?

What is the correct plural for the term Lego, is it Lego or Legos?more...

The US should not cut back its space program.

In the midst of Americas ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the need to provide a large stimulus package to get the economy back into shape the US is running up a huge budget deficit. In order to shave a bit off this deficit it has been decided to drastically scale back the space program a...more...

Both developed and developing countries came to the climate conference with a donor mentality?

This conference as with so many has the developed world arrayed against the developing world. Even where there are members of the developing world with immense emissions they are mostly ignored by their developing colleagues. The developing world wants aid, not in the form of food aid but a new f...more...
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