Should flag burning as a form of protest be prohibited? All the Yes points: It is trite law that free speech is not and should not be unlimited. Article 10 of the ECHR expressl… It is controversial even to regard flag burning as an example of free speech. First, the law cannot… Flag burning is … Read more
Are selective schools better for children? Should they be supported and funded by the government, or is it better to have a standard system for all children, regardless of ability? All the Yes points: Selective education produces better results. Studies have shown that children of equal ability at a… The widespread use of academic streaming … Read more
Should extremist political parties be banned from standing for political office? Does their right to have their say outweigh the harm and offence that they cause? All the Yes points: Free speech does not exist in a vacuum. It can be restrained specifically in this case on grounds of… There is an intrinsic difference between … Read more
Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs? All the Yes points: Tourism vastly increases income to a particular area or country, not only via direct spending but al… Revenue received from tourists can be reinvested in improving otherwise poorly funded infrastructure… The multiplier effect of spending works through the economy to sustain levels of … Read more
Should societies integrate their immigrants into one, national life-style? Or should they instead embrace all the different cultures represented in the country? All the Yes points: Multiculturalism is clearly better; how can you expect people to give up their heritage? Immigrants … Being asked to abide by laws is one thing, but conforming “to certain … Read more
Should we legalise the sale of human organs? All the Yes points: We already accept the ethic of private healthcare. It is not unreasonable that the seriously ill be … The donor of an organ, or his family, will stand to benefit considerably from the sale. Even the mos… Legalisation of the sale of organs … Read more
