No introduction at present. Why not write one? All the Yes points: Teens have used camera phones to send their nude photos to all their friends Cellphones are used to avoid emotional confrontation and real human contact Fancy cellphones are no longer a status symbol and carrying a pricey one in public is dangerous All … Read more
The age old argument that health trumps wealth or is wealth is given new life with this debate motion. Healthy,happy and beautifully fit people have a higher emotional quotient than irritable sick people, who may work doubly hard and produce superior work but lose out on points because of their/our attitude. That is, being smart … Read more
Should the developed world focus on enabling trade or donating aid as a way to help the developing world? All the Yes points: Trade is a long-term basis for international co-operation. The other partner in a trading relations… Trade allows developing countries to retain their dignity. Aid is often seen as quite a patronising… Trade … Read more
Is nationalism always a force for bad, or can it sometimes bring benefits? All the Yes points: Nationalism empowers political movements that lead to excess, corruption and violence. Leadership r… Nationalism causes ethnic violence through its narrative of racial superiority. This aspect of nati… Nationalism reinforces the existence of essentially arbitrary nation-states. Nations form by … Read more
Should mothers stay at home to raise their children? All the Yes points: As early childhood is the most formative period of development for a child it is important that a mo… Because the whole of society benefits from giving children the best possible start in life, the gove… Many childcare options are poor quality … Read more
Are out of town shopping malls and hypermarkets a positive development? All the Yes points: Out of town malls offer a better shopping experience. It is easier for shoppers to visit an out of … Hypermarkets and malls promote competition and so serve consumers well. Because of their huge purch… Out of town shopping centres … Read more
