Should parents be held morally and legally responsible for the actions/needs of their children? All the Yes points: Legal requirements for parental action, particularly those that include sanctions for non-action pro… Minor children should not be held legally accountable for their actions, nor should they be obligate… Laws that enshrine parental responsibility improve family life. … Read more
Are security measures justified to the extent that civil liberties can be sacrificed? All the Yes points: There is a large threat to our security. The current level of international tensions is likely to i… Negative cases of security abuse are few. In any wide-scale attempt to fight terrorism there are bo… The USA is … Read more
Should formal prayer in schools be prohibited? All the Yes points: A pupil is unable to give or withhold their consent to participating in school prayer. This is becau… The provision of school prayer fundamentally undermines the proper role of the parents or guardians … The prohibition of school prayer is wholly compatible with the … Read more
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
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
