The scope of Peter Mandelson in government has been steadily advancing as his department swallows others. He is now publishing advice for parents on how to persuade their children to move out and stop being dependents. In some cases persuading children to move out may be a good idea but in the middle of a … Read more
Would warning labels on food make people eat better? All the Yes points: Food labelling is an excellent way to make people eat better. People don’t want to become obese and… People are able to make rational decisions, once they’re given the relevant information. Take a loo… The information on a food-label can indeed be … Read more
In a multi-faith Country we should not be wishing everyone a Merry Christmas but rather we should follow the Americans in wishing Season’s Greetings. Should we be celebrating ‘Christmas’ when most of our population no longer practices Christianity? It is however still a tradition and while we are no longer practicing Christians we still think … Read more
The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has seen more classifications of mental illness than any previous edition. Does this mean that we are developing more mental illnesses, or are we simply finding new labels for types that have already been around for centuries? All the Yes points: Mental … Read more
Traffic congestion is an all too familiar bane in my country, everyday I’m stuck in traffic, amidst buses, cars, and motorbikes. It is a really uncomfortable feeling and I don’t know how to get out of it. Terrible! All the Yes points: Cell phones Building highways/motorways/flyovers or painting bus-lanes Car clubs or car sharing/pooling The … Read more
It is generally believed that free press is an essential to foster democratic norms and values. It plays a vital role in raising awareness among people. But is it alwys right? Shouldn’t we curb their rights to a larger extent? All the Yes points: No free press means no democratic society. All the No points: … Read more
