The internet presents a great platform where people from all over the world can share and get information. By this simple exchange of data, users are able to get value, which can even include a job. With the internet becoming a major part of our lives, our footprint online continues to expand. Despite all of … Read more
“Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite — motto of the French Revolution This debate is about the importance of recognizing in our social structures the fundamental equality of human beings, as human beings. It begs us to ask ourselves what it means to be democratic. The advent of the global age has led to a number of issues … Read more
Should water be treated as a commodity that can be priced as an economic resource and traded across international boundaries? Or is it a unique common good that should be the subject of international cooperation? All the Yes points: Water occurs randomly, just like oil and gas, which are treated as commodities which can be … Read more
Are voter identification laws justified by the need to combat voting fraud in order to uphold democracy? Or are such laws unnecessary and discriminatory? All the Yes points: Voter identification laws are necessary to combat the serious danger of voter fraud. There is a lo… Voter identification laws are not discriminatory because they apply uniformly … Read more
Is religion largely a force for peace in the world, or does it often cause war and conflict? All the Yes points: Religion is a stronger force than any material incentives. It is far better at directing behaviour … The very existence of theocratic states, for example, Iran, proves that religion can be a legitimate… … Read more
What role should the federal government have in rebuilding after disasters? Does its intervention do more harm than good, or is a national government the only actor able to plan strategically and direct the appropriate level of resources to areas of need? All the Yes points: The government exists to protect citizens and to help … Read more
