Should rural areas maintain their traditional agricultural role? All the Yes points: Maintaining the traditional agricultural role of the countryside is essential. We should not only s… We should work to protect the countryside from unwelcome change. There are many ways in which we ca… There are many problems with rural development schemes. The fact … Read more
Should the legal age for drinking alcohol be lowered? All the Yes points: The British and US limits on drinking alcohol do not stop teenagers from consuming alcohol, instead … Studies have shown that limited alcohol consumption (a couple of glasses of red wine per week) can a… As teenagers are unable to drink legally … Read more
Should gambling be banned or severely restricted? Or should casinos be encouraged? All the Yes points: To gamble is irrational and reckless. There may be the possibility of winning a big prize, but the … Gambling is addictive. Many people end up gambling to try to recover money they have already lost. … Gambling promotes … Read more
Should all school pupils be made to learn at least one foreign language? All the Yes points: Foreign languages are important for the economy. The more languages someone can speak, the more pla… Foreign languages are important for the individual pupil. Employers value people who are able to sp… Pupils cannot decide for themselves what … Read more
Should the state financially support elite athletes or should it leave them to compete for a limited pot of funding from charities and sponsorship? All the Yes points: There exists a current problem that many talented athletes cannot devote themselves full time to the… The funding squeeze unfairly affects sports that are not considered commercially … Read more
Should people serving prison sentences be permitted to vote in elections? All the Yes points: Prisoners remain human beings. We should respect their human rights and should infringe upon their l… The views and needs of prisoners are currently not represented. Issues such as prison overcrowding a… Giving prisoners the vote would aid their rehabilitation, … Read more
