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Lady Macbeth is the real driving force behind King Duncan’s murder in Shakespeare’s Macbeth
In Shakespeare’s play MacBeth, Lady MacBeth seems to be a powerhungry wife who encourages her husband to do the
Should Maths be a compulsory subject at GCSE?
Mathematics is an increasingly unpopular subject at school because of its lack of relevance to everyday life the sudden increase
We should build new nuclear power plants
Labour has in several energy reviews that nuclear will have to be a significant part of our energy mix in
New prisons need to be built to ease overcrowding
The British prison system is in disarray. The UK now has the highest number of in-mates per capita of any
The government should provide more money to fund science
The science budget is one of the area’s most likely to be cut or at least frozen when the
Should Mossad carry out extrajudicial killings?
The killing of a Hamas chief in a Dubai hotel room by alleged Mossad agents travelling on counterfeited British passports
Give the Falklands back to Argentina?
The Argentineans are banging the drums over the Falkland islands or Malvinas as they call them. This is both because
Should Sikh school pupils be allowed to carry ceremonial daggers?
Sir Mota Singh, Britain’s first Asian judge has defended the right for Sikhs to wear the Kirpan to school
Do you think a celebrity would make a good minister?
Why should professional politicians be any better at being a minister than anyone else? What extra skills do they have
Does the media portray youths in a negative way?
Young people often feel that they are negatively portrayed by the media. The media gets lots of news stories out
Ban Cheerleaders from Professional Sporting Events?
Should cheerleaders be banned from performing at professional sporting events? All the Yes points: Professional cheerleaders cause men to think
Celebrities, should get greater protection?
Should celebrities have greater protection from the media? All the Yes points: Your private life should remain private regardless of
Should women be allowed on the front line?
In a time when men and women now have equal opportunities, with both men and women serving in the Armed
Globalisation is good
Globalisation comes in for a lot of flack from all sides. It is blamed for making the world more western,
punishment should fit the criminal
Normally punishments fit the crime more than the criminal. Countries have big long lists of minimum and maximum sentances for
Co-Educational Schools Should Be Supported
People believe that children who go to single sex schools have a higher pass rate. However when we look at
Is a cashless society likely?
Paper money revolutionized the economy when it was introduced (In Europe during the 17th century, though it was around from
Downloading Music Without Permission Is an Example of Theft and Is Immoral
Is downloading music without permission from the internet wrong? All the Yes points: Theft is taking something from someone who
United States Foreign Policy: Isolationism vs Interventionism
Should the US use its considerable power and influence to engage with, and perhaps shape, the global community – or should
Parents should not allow young people to live at home again after graduating
The scope of Peter Mandelson in government has been steadily advancing as his department swallows others. He is now publishing
Food Labelling
Would warning labels on food make people eat better? All the Yes points: Food labelling is an excellent way to
Season’s Greetings rather than Merry Christmas?
In a multi-faith Country we should not be wishing everyone a Merry Christmas but rather we should follow the Americans
Is Mental Illness Socially Constructed?
The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has seen more classifications of mental illness
What Is the Best Solution to Prevent Traffic Congestion?
Traffic congestion is an all too familiar bane in my country, everyday I’m stuck in traffic, amidst buses, cars,
Free press is vital in democracy
It is generally believed that free press is an essential to foster democratic norms and values. It plays a vital
School Internet Filters
Stifling student exploration and free speech, or protecting our children…where do you stand on the use of content filter
Is the ‘war on terror’ winnable?
The war on terrorism that started after 9/11 is still ongoing. It goes through name changes but the core of the
Is Cosmetic Surgery Good or Bad?
Cosmetic surgery is getting more and more popular for modern people. Some people believe that it is a science to
Religion is not necessary
There is no hard evidence that there is “God”, so why do we believe in it? All the Yes points:
Prostitution Should Be Legal
The revelation of the true identity of high class call girl, Belle de Jour, made famous by the blog and