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Religion In Itself Is A Purely Positive Force In The World
Despite all the bad press religion gets from militant atheists, organised religion is purely benevolent. Though it has undoubtedly been
Reheat tea in the microwave
Kettles use a lot of electricity, particularly as many of us boil more water than we need to make our
Is capitalism creating an expanding gap between the rich and the poor?
Communism has lost the conflict of ideologies. All that remains is capitalism, and a failing capitalism at that. While the
University Fees Should Be Scrapped
Young students eager to better themselves as people are facing crippling debts after they leave university unless they are born
Should Britain Become a Republic?
Should Britain become a republic and if so then when, in what fashion and indeed what form of republicanism should
Police Service Should Be Armed (UK)
Concerns have been raised over plans for armed police officers to patrol certain streets in London. The pilot scheme will
Should People Be Allowed to Sell Their Own Organs?
Surely the ultimate test of freedom is your ability to do whatever you want with your own body. That includes
Are Examinations a Fair Way of Testing Our Knowledge?
Many students dislike exams and children of all ages seem to have a diet of more and more exams that
Should healthy eating be made mandatory?
It is well documented that healthy eating is extremely beneficial in keeping people healthy, preventing diseases like cancer, increasing life
Religious beliefs/practices override government laws
Should religious groups be able to use their own rules instead of the laws of the country they live in?
Terrorists should be treated as prisoners of war
Should those suspected of or convicted for terrorist offences receive the same protections as those which apply to prisoners of
Repatriate all Illegal Immigrants
Should governments repatriate all illegal immigrants to their countries of origin? All the Yes points: The only way to stop
Public Health Concerns Justify Compulsory Immunization
Immunization by vaccine saves thousands of lives. The benefits are much greater if everyone is vaccinated than if not, therefore
Should people be allowed to do what they want to their own bodies?
For example tattoos, self-harm or taking drugs that are harmful to health. The question ignores the question of external effects,
Paparazzi and press intrude too much into celebrities lives
We live in an age addicted to information and celebrity culture. With the latest news that Fabio Capello is enraged
We should prize freedom over security and abolish anti-terrorism legislation
“Calling rose by another name does not change its beauty neither smell”… There are quite a few differences between the
Direct vs. Representative Democracy
Is direct democracy preferable to representative democracy? All the Yes points: Direct democracy gives power back to the people. Getting
Parenting Classes Should Be Made Compulsory
Should parents be required to attend parenting classes before being permitted to raise children? All the Yes points: States have
School Attendance Should Be Voluntary
Should schoolchildren be allowed to choose whether to attend school or not? All the Yes points: Many students enjoy and
The agreement between Russia and Great Britain in 1907 was inevitable?
States do not always react the same way in essentially similar situations, what influenced the way a state went can
The EU should impose a special Europe-wide tax on meat consumption to help save the planet
We on team proposition like the taste of meat. But we cannot deny that excessive meat consumption is a threat
Does Joe Calzaghe deserve to be recognised as one of the greatest boxers of all time?
46 fights. 46 wins. The Pride of Wales has beaten everyone put in his path including American greats Bernard Hopkins and Roy
Should Smoking Be Banned in Public Places?
Many countries today have laws that prohibit smoking in public places because it affects non smokers as well. This damages
Is Rain Man such a bad image of autism?
This week in Sheffield is the showing of the theatre production of Rain Man. The film has a bad press
Interest rates on personal lending should be capped by law at 20%
Team South Africa is over the moon to be proposing this most orgasmic of debate motions ;) The context is clear:
Rich countries should actively recruit medical personnel from poorer countries
Why should medical personnel be seen as any different than other professionals who are headhunted for efficiency and have the
Heavy drinkers should be denied liver transplants
An important problem that many coutries face is the serious shortage of liver transplants. Many people are unable to use
Pre-nuptial agreements should not be recognised in divorce courts
All the Yes points: Prenuptial agreements should not be recognized in divorce courts Prenuptial agreements are either too lovely or
Age Of Criminal Responsibility Should Be Raised
Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised to 16 or even 18 across the world? All the Yes points: Children do
Child Soldiers Should Be Prosecuted
Should countries prosecute child soldiers for the crimes they committed during wartime? Should there be an international minimum age of