Is coalition government preferable to government by a single political party? All the Yes points: Coalition government is more democratic, and hence fairer, because it represents a much broader spec… Coalition government creates a more honest and dynamic political system, allowing voters a clearer c… Coalitions provide good government because their decisions are made in … Read more
Science has shown itself capable both of killing and curing – on balance, for which does it have more potential? All the Yes points: Science gives man the ability to ‘play God’, and to interfere in things that we know nothing about. … Science has greatly increased the capability of men and women to kill … Read more
Should museum entry be free? All the Yes points: Museums preserve and display our artistic, social, scientific and political heritage. Everyone shou… Museums are a crucial source of inspiration and education for our increasingly important creative in… Museums have a valuable role in preserving and transmitting a nation’s history and heritage to new g… Television … Read more
Should the Commonwealth be abolished? All the Yes points: The Commonwealth is a pointless legacy of the British Empire, which serves only to bolster Britain’s… The Commonwealth has no clear role; it confers no trade privileges upon its members, does not coordi… The Commonwealth professes high ideas but fails to live up to them. Despite … Read more
Has the rise and spread of trans-national companies exacerbated global economic inequalities? All the Yes points: The poor are being marginalized. Globalisation is a means for exclusion, deepening inequality and re… Globalisation has intensified global and national inequality. There is an increased economic and so… Globalisation exploits LEDCs and their poor through TNCs. The World … Read more
Should young people be subjected to night-time curfews as a way to reduce crime? All the Yes points: Youth crime is a major and growing problem, often involving both drugs and violence. The use of child curfews can help to protect vulnerable children. There is no good reason for children to be out unaccompanied late … Read more
