Globalisation comes in for a lot of flack from all sides. It is blamed for making the world more western, riding roughshod over other cultures. It damages the livelihood of millions, particularly of farmers but also in Manufacturing in countries like the USA. Globalisation however has many upsides, and most likely creates more good than … Read more
Normally punishments fit the crime more than the criminal. Countries have big long lists of minimum and maximum sentances for particular crimes. Within this there is a little leaway dependent upon the state of mind of the criminal, repeat offences and what their motivation was. All the Yes points: It will cause less re-offenders. punishment … Read more
People believe that children who go to single sex schools have a higher pass rate. However when we look at the way they relate to society shows that they should be in a mixed school as they can not interact with other people. All the Yes points: it provides equal opportunities to all A broader … Read more
Paper money revolutionized the economy when it was introduced (In Europe during the 17th century, though it was around from the end of the first millennium in China) however now it is getting old. We are increasingly moving towards a cashless society. Money will change hands using cards, the internet and mobile phones. Cheques are … Read more
Is downloading music without permission from the internet wrong? All the Yes points: Theft is taking something from someone who is the rightful owner without their permission. It doesn… Because the artist made the song, it is their property, in this case “intellectual property”. Prope… Apart from the moral reason, there is also a simple … Read more
Should the US use its considerable power and influence to engage with, and perhaps shape, the global community – or should it focus only on its own domestic issues, needs and security? All the Yes points: Foreign policy is always either immoral or doomed to failure. If the US seeks to negotiate with rog… The … Read more
