There has been a flux of criticism and support of people of the muslim religion wearing a veil in the general public. All the Yes points: It is against our culture It encourages terrorism Government not looking after their own? It is a racism starter All the No points: It is their culture and religion! … Read more
Many people feel that direct democracy could work to reduce voter apathy and place national and local issues directly in the hands of those they affect most. However, this system has its own problems, particularly practicality and self-interest, and may not even effectively address the political issues that many of its supporters think that it … Read more
There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the demands for the return of certain artefacts, most prominently the Elgin Marbles, to their country of origin. In this debate we will explore the social, moral and practical arguments for and against artefact repatriation. We can discuss their benefits and ramifications by using examples from … Read more
nuclear weapon states possess over 25000 nuclear weapons. Some states continue to rely on nuclear weapons for their security, while others seek them to dominate their neighbors or gain and maintain great power status. Should they be banned, or shoud we accept reality and learn to “love the bomb?” All the Yes points: All nuclear … Read more
Billions of dollars are spent every year by the world’s space agencies, but does this money bring us any benefit, or should we pull the plug and spend it elsewhere? All the Yes points: against space exploration Space exploration gives us no direct benefit The Earth itself is not fully explored yet A commercial space … Read more
Young drivers, and even older ones, cause many fatal accidents; raising the minimum age at which people can drive might reduce this, but is it a benefit to society, and are the statistics true? We can help lower the accident rates if the driving age is raised to 18 so no more kids can get … Read more
