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Animal Testing is Acceptable

1. As far as being scared goes, obviously humans do not want to do these things that can possibly harm them, such as stated in your contention 2 and 3. Why do humans not want to do them? Because they are unethical. In order to test on a living brain, much damage has to be done to the test subject. We can avoid this almost entirely with a combination of 3d brain imaging technology, which offers the possibility of viewing a living brain, without harming the host. Do you think that its fair to be unethical in either case? Can we simply kill off mans best friend when there are alternatives? I do not think unethical practice leads to anything but trouble in the end, regardless of if it can achieve sucess, there are other options that are more ethical. 2. Again this is another example of outdated technology. He first found a lack of stimulation, through the technology i am talking about. How can we be sure that in every aspect the brains of humans and animals are the same? We would be comparing two things that we dont even know all that much about. It would be rash to use animal brains simply because "they are there" We need to take a step back and see that a more hightech and ethical way of testing these things must be used. They exist, so it would be silly to use animals in a damaging and not to metion life changing / ending test. We need to respect the creatures of this earth, we cannot morally subject anyone to cruel and unusual punishment as it goes against our ways as humans. 4. Cells are enough! What is the brain made up of? Cells. What is effected when these harmful sicknesses hit our bodies? Cells. Obviously if cells are the things being effected we can see the effects of our testing based on these. It is silly to overgeneralize a problem when we can look at the source. The breeding grounds for these diseases are the cells. By saying that we need a whole speciman to solve these issues would be like saying we need to search a whole building when we know someone is dying on the 34th floor. We know where these problems exist, it would be a waste of time and a waste of life for us to kill innocent creatures because we are too lazy. I understand that some things in the past have been solved by animals, but again that is in the past. If this is something we revert back to then what is to stop things like slavery from reoccuring? Slaves were helpful, mistreated and abused. You want us to do the same thing to our animals when we dont have to. I find that wrong and unethical in a variety of ways. The case is quiet simple, the aff is asking us to revert back to primal ways because they work. I urge a vote in negation because inorder to solve new problems we must look to the future. We cannot simply go against our morals because it works, especially when new methods are avalible that aviod this issue completely. Thank you for a great debate.
Animal Testing is Acceptable

Wow, that was good! I don't think I'll beat it, but let's commence the final round! 1. Alone, human volunteers aren't enough, I'm going to be a broken record here but, humans are too SCARED to go through with it on their own. Of course animals are needed! Even if it is immoral, humans will mostly choose to live rather than to commit an act of immorality. 2. Cells can only get you so far! Have you heard of Professor Aziz? He's a neurologist who discovered deep brain stimulation. With only cells, it would've been impossible. Professor Aziz needed a live, working brain to study the mechanics and conduct experiments. Since it would've been potentially lethal, most people did not volunteer for this project, and Aziz had to use monkey brains. They work similarly to ours and it helped by giving him the breakthrough he needed! 3. Same thing as above, sorry. 4. Once again, the cells are not ENOUGH. We cannot use the mechanics of the cell to study something like the brain or etc. We need a living specimen. And to feed the earth, that's mass slaughter. However, once again, compare the numbers. It is ridiculously small compared to the number of animals in the U. S. Mass slaughter for food would probably eliminate half or even three-fourths of the animals in the U. S. We can't recover from that. However, testing only brings a few into play and not even that many of the same species! Going back to using cells for our experiments would not lead to any serious breakthroughs. It would take twice, maybe even triple the time it would take if we conducted experiments on living specimens. Besides, animals have parts related to ours. Monkeys are especially closely related (an obvious fact, but I'll state it anyway). We can use their parts and conduct experiments to help us find breakthroughs for diseases that have ravaged the world. Through experimenting on animals, we can find antibiotics to all the crippling conditions and harsh diseases. I finish my argument with this: Animal experimentation is crucial as it has already found cures to many dangerous diseases in the past, and it will continue to do so! Finish this DeYoung!
Animal Testing is Acceptable

1. I am aware that cosmetics are not the only thing being tested, but it was mearly an example showing that no one wants to be tested on, regardless of the test. Animals have no choice on if we test them or not, they cannot say no, they cannot file a law suit, they cannot fight back. Taking advantage of them simply because we can is almost as immoral as the testing in the first place. The majority of people do not want to be tested on, but some accept it as a job. This is moral because they are agreeing with the terms, animals cannot say no so therefore taking advantage of them is wrong. 2. Technology is advanced enough to keep cells alive to test on, without using a whole human. THings such as aids are on a microscopic level, you do not need an entire subject to see the effects. The cells alone are enough to conduct this research and i believe thats all that has to be done. Again polio was one of the cases i was reffering to when i said we used to have to use animals. Had we had the ability to sustain cell life in an artificial environment like we can now im sure it would have been much easier then having to fight a monkey off your back to obtain results. 3. Again, we have the technology to sustain cells in an artifical environment which means that after we get the initial samples we will no longer need the host subject to test on. Scientists will be able to see on the molecular level if the tests are effective are not, putting it back into the animal will not provide any different results so its pointless to do so. 4. All life in that case can said to be expendible but does that mean that its morally correct? If by killing a large majority of animals in a mass slaughter we can feed the earth and eliminte famine is it justified because the lives of the animals are expendible? I do not believe that this is the case and it seems to be what you are arguing. We could eliminate all of this death by taking the ideas stated in my second and third contentions and have these cells living in an artificial environment. It is possible and is currently happening. If we moved back into the cellular animal testing, we would be regressing in the field of medication because it is no longer neccissary to keep these live test subjects around when we can simply have their live tissue samples. Not only is it more ethical then using animals, but human tissue is much more co operitive then a chimp, a dog, or any other animal you can think of. Go!
Animal Testing is Acceptable

I will just argue your points in order I suppose 1. People fear being tested on themselves. Its true, people do not want to be tested on. But if that is the case why should we subject animals to do things we know are not in our best interest? No dog wants to be dyed 17 different shades of strawberry blond and neither does a human. It is unethical to test things on animals that we know are not beneficial to the person being tested. 2. Classic example. Your close relative is dying. The disease is new and there is no known cure. Animal testing has helped in discovering cures before or around the time we started taking cells from humans to help cure diseases. What's being used to help find a cure for AIDS? Not pig cells, because no matter how close an animal is to the human cell structure, a human is a human. With current technology we can simply extract cells from humans to be tested on rather then harming an animal to look for a cure that they couldn't care less about. 3. History would've been completely off. As stated in the second contention, yes animal testing was needed in the past but with current technology we do not need to subject animals to unfair treatment and unethical practice. 4. Animal testing on the animals is fairly small compared to the whole species. Animals reproduce, and humans are animals. Humans produce as well so saying that testing is ok because "they will just repopulate" would need to be justifiable for all animals, that would include humans. This contention goes more in favor of the negative side because humans repopulate fast, just like most animals id like to see how you respond to that before I bring my own points into the debate
Animal Testing is Acceptable

Ok, bear with me here. I'm new so, my arguments might be a little unjustified/unreasonable/emotion-filled. Let's start. Animal testing? Always heard of as bad. But here are some reasons that people should allow it. 1. People fear being tested on themselves. Everyone fights against animal testing. However, many people will refuse to be tested on themselves. When it comes down to reality, humans will be too selfish/fearful to stand up for their causes. 2. Classic example. Your close relative is dying. The disease is new and there is no known cure. Of course you would want the scientists to do all that they could to save your relative. Who wouldn't? Animal testing has cured a few diseases that might've ravaged our country or maybe even the world, today. Polio (might not be accepted as it took multiple experiments on monkeys and one final experiment on a human), cholera, syphilis and etc. Scientists have also found, through animal testing, some blockades to conditions like Diabetes and Asthma. 3. History would've been completely off. Going for a theory here, if animal testing were eliminated from our country, it would be obvious that many diseases would still be running rampant throughout the world. You see on the news cases of people offering up their own bodies to science. However, these cases are extremely rare and if animal testing were completely banned, than our country would be lacking in anti-biotics and medical procedures that might help save a person's life. 4. Animal testing on the animals is fairly small compared to the whole species. Let's face it. Animal testing is aimed at an average of about 115 million per year. It may seem like a lot, but there are two facts that undermine it. A. Most likely that scientists will take about a hundred per species from different countries or the U.S. It will not kill the whole species or even put them at the risk of extinction. The animals will most likely breed back the numbers within a few months . B. 115 million a year. Compare that to the number of animals in the U.S. All I have for now! And by the way, I thank my opponent for a good debate. Whoever he/she is.
Present arguments that show what's wrong with pedophilia

Why is pedophilia generally a bad thing? According to who or what? By using the term "general", Do you realize your giving some ammunition to the pedophilia supporters? Let's say they'll give you that, Meaning typical cases are bad, But what about the outliers? They'll attempt to build off those exceptional cases. It's been argued that consent is irrelevant to knowledge. "More often" you say, Well then what's the argument for those that are the occasional cases that have the knowledge of consequences, Would those be acceptable acts of pedophilia? In regards to the development of the brain, It seems to have no effect on people that are well over 25 years of age and still make decisions to things that they were ignorant to the consequences of. So even after the expected age of having a fully developed mental faculty, Aren't we still battling the consent with knowledge issue? Since you mentioned a specific age about brain development and we're discussing consent with decision making and all that, Wouldn't this overrule the 18 years of age law for a person being legally an adult? Mind you, This is legally where people are put into a bracket of being left to their own vices if you will and no longer require parent/guardian overseer. It seems the 'fully formed brain" idea doesn't perfectly fit, Because wisdom comes with age as we get older. Our decisions tend to become better as we learn from our mistakes even well past the age of this fully formed mental capacity. What do you mean by "no one below the age of 25 can do the examples above sufficiently"? What examples? The basic point of this debate is to be prepared for future progressive, Political and societal climates. I hope you do win the debate because that would mean we'll be ready most likely for these groups that will come forth like those on YouTube looking for special rights. So this is the trial run and I'm playing the devil's advocate so to speak.
Present arguments that show what's wrong with pedophilia

Scrap what I said in the comments. I'll try to provide sources if needed for my point. I haven't watched the video but I don't think I need to because generally pedophilia is a bad thing. Consent A child even if he/she gives consent. More often then not they do not know of the consequences of said action. There is evidence to suggest that the brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. The reason why I say this is because the preferential cortex would also be developed since it is part of the brain. The preferential cortex does give Impulse control, Logical thinking, Risk management and others which is in the source below. I am not saying no one below the age of 25 can do the examples above sufficiently but as the brain is developed a more informative choice can be made. I'll start off with this and if need be expand on other areas that can help my side. Source: At What Age Is The Brain Fully Developed? (Mental Health Daily)Reason for doing this is that the link does not allow me to post my argument. Hopefully we both learn something from this debate.
Present arguments that show what's wrong with pedophilia

The "pro" side means that I'll be questioning the other side's arguments. Do a search on YouTube for destiny pedophilia debate. An individual by the name of Amos Yee provides arguments in support of pedophilia. It'll be the same context in this case in terms of the definition for pedophilia. In this discussion we'll focus on the non-sexual abusive/non-molestation context. That's more on surrounding the desire than the action. Now I've heard that there are such cases where acts of pedophilia are non-harmful. Feel free to go into that context as well. Basically whether it is known or not, There are groups, Minority or not, That wish for their rights to be free to express their sexuality in pedophilia. They 'll most likely start with arguments similar to the LGBT as well as incestous individuals. So this discussions will prepare you more or less for what's coming down the pipe. So present arguments to show while pedophilia is wrong. Again, This in the context of pedophilia that's not obviously or apparently detrimental.
Ultimate Team War - Ender's Game 3

Fourth Team Member: Rayquaza Air Lock ability. EV'd in Attack and Special Attack, extra in Speed. Serious nature. Maxed out IVs. Attacks PP-maxed. Knows Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Dragon Dance, and Outrage. Holds a Focus Sash. Fifth Team Member: Lapras Water Absorb ability. EV'd in Defense and Special Defense, extra in HP. Relaxed nature. Maxed out IVs. Attacks PP-maxed. Knows Confuse Ray, Perish Song, Block, and Growl. Holds a Focus Sash. I would like to thank Kleptin for this opportunity to battle him. First things first: I need to use my preparation time. Note that all preparation planning is subject to change. Lucas captures Rayquaza, Alakazam, and Lapras using Luxury Balls. They all comply. Lucas uses TMs Psychic, Calm Mind, and Hyper Beam on Alakazam, leaving only the original attack Teleport. Lucas uses HM Surf on Rayquaza, replacing Draco Meteor. Lucas uses HM Surf on Lapras, replacing Growl. Rayquaza uses Tailwind on the Battle Room, creating large gusts of wind pushing against Team CON's portal. As Falco, Fox, and Mr. Game & Watch are all very susceptible to wind, they cannot push forwards at all, stuck in the preparation room for the full five minutes. Rayquaza refreshes Tailwind whenever necessary. Rayquaza uses Dragon Dance numerous times. Link puts on his Zora Armor. Lucas and Link exit the portal immediately before my opponent is done, after preparation, with Lapras and Rayquaza put forwards. Otherwise, Dragon Dance is used six times. Due to Tailwind and Dragon Dance, Rayquaza lets off a very quick Surf. All of Team CON are hit, and extremely damaged, due to Rayquaza's immense power. Lapras is healed by the Surf, thanks to Water Absorb. Link is unaffected thanks to his Zora Armor. Lucas is unaffected for some unknown reason, which we know exists because Lucas is never harmed when his own Pokemon uses Surf. Lapras uses Perish Song. The sound is amplified with the Surf. Everybody is hit, with Perish Counters established, with the exception of Lucas, as he is never affected by his own Pokemon's Perish Song. Link pulls out his bow and arrow, and unleashes a barrage of arrows on Naruto and Deidara, who are pressed against Team CON's wall due to the Tailwind. Rayquaza continues the Surfs, joined by Lapras, keeping all of Team CON at bay. Eventually, everybody faints due to Perish Song, except Lucas and Alakazam. Team PRO wins! Other strategies: Alakazam can use Psychic to easily pick off Fox, Falco, and Mr. Game & Watch, and even Naruto or Deidara. Rayquaza's Hyper Beam would be equally if not more effective. Lapras can use Confuse Ray on any enemy that might actually be disruptive. Alakazam can use TM Shock Wave to neutralize Deidara's clay attacks, as explained here [1]. Note that Alakazam normally has to use much of its psychic power to move its body due to gravity. However, with the lack of gravity in the Battle Room, Alakazam does not need to do so anymore, allowing more psychic power to be afforded to attacks. That will be all for now. Good luck! 1. http://naruto.wikia.com...
Ultimate Team War - Ender's Game 3

My characters are as follows: Three Characters from the SSB canon Fox McCloud Falco Lombardi Mr. Game & Watch Their moves, statistics, and equipment will be based on their movesets from either Brawl or Melee, or mixing and matching as I see fit. In addition, I add Naruto Uzumaki from the Naruto Shippuden anime. As per the change of rules, my opponent will now state his remaining 2 characters to me in the comments section and I will respond with my final character. He will then post his strategy and why his team is better than mine so that we don't lose any rounds. I look forward to my opponent's response.
Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need

since my opponent once again forfeited the round, I will just shortly state the important parts of my case 1. We need to uphold our obligations to others and help others when they are in need because we will, at some point, be in that situation. 2. Helping others my lead the recipients to help others in return. (similar to the "Pay It Forward" concept) 3. Because our conscience tells us what is the right thing to do, then if our conscience tells us to help somebody because it is the RIGHT thing to do, then that means that, according to the definition of moral obligation that I provided, the obligation does exist, and therefore I have effectively proven this resolution as correct. I await my opponents response.
Metal lyrics competition.

((In the style of Rhapsody of Fire)) ((Female Voice)) Riding from the darkened sky Our death comes to cry With darkened powers of the night Rubber duckies take FLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT! ((Male Voice)) The sky rains in red blood Filling the world like a bath tub The ducks will pillage and slaughter all Until the day of man will fall Fighting for generations World filled with devestations The viking warlords unite For their retalliating strike Prey. For. Mercy Prey. For. Death Prey. For. Mercy Prey. For. Death The two sides meet Where their brethren retreat For the final go The hell spawn ducks Shout "Your bad luck' As the war begins again The vikings raise their axes to the sky Prey the valkyries do cry For favor to their one last chance To beat the devil in his dance Swords. Clash Thunder crash The fighting did begin Flames. Burn Gore will churn As the fights begin again ((Female Voice)) A maiden waits her grooms returnnnnnn Her brother's funeral pyre burnnnnnnnns Such loss of her's and her sister's tooooo There was only one thing to do ((Male Voice)) The vikings march against the tide The rubber ducks were riding high It seemed the day of ends was near ((Female Voice)) When out of the skys did come The key to the battles won The valkyries did ride again On pegasus back with axes raised The vikings alive did praise As the women, clad in their battle wear Did begin the final scare ((Both)) Darkness falls Against the light But there is one Final fight to fight The Black Duck King of the Underworld ((Male Voice)) From hellfire he came ((Female)) His mamoth size, like a mountain ((Male)) Eyes like burning rubies ((Female)) Feathers black like night ((Both)) Roar! Roar! Battle rages Roar! Roar! The world stages Shall never be the same again! But who will prevail..?
Metal lyrics competition.

Chorus (2X): Beef stew! Beef stew! Put in the broth and cow meat, heat it up and f*cking burn you! Beef stew! Beef stew! Pour the sludge into a bowl and put the protein in your mouth and chew! From the depths of the abyss, directly from Hell's kitchen From the place in flames, where it's ruling's death-ridden Comes a gravy substance, a grave recipe Designed to keep you in the bathroom and farting like a banshee Your stomach is brewing, so unsettling The pain and the wrenching is so agonizing It's tearing you apart, leaving its brew in your stomach Anguish settles in, and your becoming deathly sick (Chorus 2X) The hurt is so immense it is curdling you over You've lost all control and He is now your new drover You took your chances; the fate was in the stew You took the great risk and now he's after you Awaiting your future with baited breath Anticipating anxiously what comes next He doth not relent, and leaves you in torture You'll soon find out when He comes forth as The Torcher (Chorus 2X) Your testicles are hurting Your eyes begin to bulge Your pulse is speeding up and in your pain He will indulge Your testicles fall off Your eyes pressurize and burst You took in the poison and now forever you are cursed You claw at your face The pain is too great For the self-release of your soul He stand and doth wait He's laughing at you You and your cries It's time for you to go and now you mother f*cking die! (Chorus 4X) The stew was poison And now you are dead
Metal lyrics competition.

So here we basically just write lyrics that would fit into a heavy metal song. In the first rounds, we will give each other topics to write about. I.e. I say you write about chicken, you say I write about roosters, and in round 2 we do it. The chorus must be about the topic, and at least 2 verses must be dedicated to the topic. The rest can be loosely relevant, or even slowly trailing off topic. If you do that, you must snap back into the topic two lines before the chorus. Otherwise, don't worry about it. My topic for my opponent: rubber duckies.