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Homeschooling

In this round, I shall rebuttal against my opponent on why homeschooling should not be suspended across America.Education LearningMy opponents main argument is that homeschooling is not as good of an education than public school. I will agree that it may need tweaking, however it should not be banned completely as I have mentioned in my own argument. The fact is, the education given in public schools clearly isn't as great as homeschools with the ability to be flexible in the childs schedule on what they believe he or she needs to learn in life. This is good more so because of actually gaining more experience, than being forced to learn something they won't down the road. Also, statistically proven that those who were homeschooled outscored public schoolers on tests, as well as graduation rate (1). And another thing on what my opponent claims as "not enough education", lets look at the results of ACT and SAT tests. According to Chris Klicka (2) "Homeschoolers continue to exhibit academic excellence when compared to public school students and to national averages for college admissions tests". Lack of Social EperienceThis argument is actually fairly common, however this accusation is false. According to Naomi de la Torre, she states: "Of course, it is easy to imagine homeschooled children as sad and lonely social misfits, stuck at home without anyone to socialize with. But this is far from the truth" (3). How is this a lie that homeschool children don't get social interaction? Well the truth is that after being cramped up for so long in a homeschooling environment, they want to interact with people. Because of this, they are factually slightly more social interactive than those who attend public school (1). Also, we must think common sense here. Just because someone is homeschooled does not mean that they isolate themselves from public.Education Learning ReferralI addressed my opponents argument here within my first argument at the top."Brainwashing"Personally, I don't see what the issue with this is. A child is adapting to a parents religion or belief. This is the same way with anything, not just homeschooling; so I really don't see the issue with this. Its not really brainwashing, more so being influenced on believing something.Sources:1. https://www.home-school.com...2. https://www.home-school.com...3. http://www.sheknows.com...
Homeschooling

Builds IndependenceI agree that independence can be a (very) positive thing in academics. While the ability to work independently is a good trait to have, students must also develop skills that allow them to work together with others. In this day and age, workers must increasingly work together, rather than independently, to get projects done. Many, if not most, companies specifically look for those that can work well on a team, especially in high-tech industries (http://www.forbes.com...).Allows Passions to SpreadRegarding "Forced Education" - As I understand it, Con argues that simply because a lesson is not needed, means that it should not be taught. Perhaps this is the case in theory, however, there are many practical issues with this position. Colleges, especially prestigious ones, typically have requirements for classes a student must take before the college will admit him or her. As both Con and I go to Colorado colleges, I will mention the Higher Education Admissions Requirements as an example. HEAR "establishes state-level admission standards for both first-time freshmen and transfer students at each of the Colorado baccalaureate public institutions" (http://highered.colorado.gov...). These standards must be met, regardless of how useful a particular course will be for the student. This is just one example of why "Forced Education" can be necessary. Regarding giving kids the freedom to direct their own learning - While this can allow motivated kids to learn the skills they need on their own, it can be risky, allowing the child to direct his or her learning. For example, if a student decided that he didn't need to do math for a year, because he wanted to be a botanist, and the next year he decided instead he wanted to be an engineer, he would be put at a disadvantage and would have to catch up. Students in traditional schools can also pursue their passions: there are many stories about kids coding in their free time, etc.For example, Daniel Chou was able to create an iOS app in his free time, and at the time of the writing, he went to Lenski Elementary, a public school (http://denver.cbslocal.com...).Help Kids Learn When Having a Mental ConditionI concede this point.
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

My opponent choses to take up his/her round by giving false claims of me being a child Manlyphone. He also choses to insult/compliment me of my responses by saying it is creative that I am giving my true age, the truth about the species using this website, and the fact that is true that baby Manlyphones are told everything. My opponent has not given any real objection of my claims, except rather complementing/insulting of my true age. Unless my opponent can find real evidence that I am a child Manlyphone, and not 10,000,000,000 years old, this argument holds sound. Based on your previous replies, you certainly are not a Manlyphone. Good day on Earth. While I wander the fields of planet Hexpotemalimanlyphonesareawesomevoteforconamalia. Yes that is our real planet name. Of coarse, since you are not part of the Manlyphone race, you would not know that the name translates to "The planet of the superior."
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

I appreciate your creativity child, manlyphones have very creative minds when they are younger then 10023. You should sign up for the ManlyCellPhone Universal Child Literature Club, you could provide some great idea's I bet."34560912 ?"I am 10,000,000,000 years old. Recent medicine of the Manlyphone has enabled our species to live 2,000,000 years longer than usual."Superbly creative!What? When manlyphone babies are born, they are told everything! They can comprehend, and go to manlyphone college in the womb. You sir, are clearly not part of the manlyphone race, and you most are lying.Amazing!"No, like I said I am 1,000,000,000,000 years old. You on the other hand, are using simply fallacious statements about our race. We, don't even have a leader. I am sorry, but you certainly are NOT part of the manlyphone.Like I said earlier. Only two species use this debate website. Manlyphones and humans. You certainly are not part of the manlyphone, (based on all the fallacious statements) so you are human."How can a mere child have such an outstanding imagination!?!?
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

"34560912 ?"I am 10,000,000,000 years old. Recent medicine of the Manlyphone has enabled our species to live 2,000,000 years longer than usual. "You are clearly a child manlyphone, who has not yet been told about Manlyphone society." What? When manlyphone babies are born, they are told everything! They can comprehend, and go to manlyphone college in the womb. You sir, are clearly not part of the manlyphone race, and you most are lying. " You must be younger then 10023, as you do not know simple facts about ManlyPhone society." No, like I said I am 1,000,000,000,000 years old. You on the other hand, are using simply fallacious statements about our race. We, don't even have a leader. I am sorry, but you certainly are NOT part of the manlyphone. Like I said earlier. Only two species use this debate website. Manlyphones and humans. You certainly are not part of the manlyphone, (based on all the fallacious statements) so you are human.
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

"1. Nope. No species has the ability to see the future. Because you have so many false statements about that Manlyphones, you are not part of the Manlyphone race. Also, the intergalactic service goes only so far to Earth. Since you are not part go the Manlyphones, you are a Earthling. All the other species in other galaxies do not use this debate website. Only manlyphones and Earthlings do.""3. There is no such thing as all knowing. That would be a god. I think we can agree there is no such thing as god, let alone god being our leader. Plus, we do not have a true leader."You are clearly a child manlyphone, who has not yet been told about Manlyphone society. (It is law to keep information about the all knowing ManlyCellPhone and our ability to tell the future away from children until they age to 10023). You must be younger then 10023, as you do not know simple facts about ManlyPhone society.You see, I can prove that I am a manlyphone. Here is a picture of me:I am 34560912 years old.
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

"You have been fooled my friend. Although you believe you are connecting to earth using your intergalactic Wi-Fi, your connection is merley being connected to earth then re-routed back to our galaxy" Nope. You obviously are not part of the Manlyphone because no species has the ability to see the future. 'Since we both already have possession of the knowledge that I win this debate, I'm not sure why you accepted it" Yea, your not part of the Manlyphone, because you said "since we both already have possession of the knowledge that I win this debate." Which means, you are on in the same galaxy. Which makes your sir, a lier. The point is, I am part of a intergalactic race. You cannot proof otherwise. 2. Nope. No species has the ability to see the future. Because you have so many false statements about that Manlyphones, you are not part of the Manlyphone race. Also, the intergalactic service goes only so far to Earth. Since you are not part go the Manlyphones, you are a Earthling. All the other species in other galaxies do not use this debate website. Only manlyphones and Earthlings do. 3. There is no such thing as all knowing. That would be a god. I think we can agree there is no such thing as god, let alone god being our leader. Plus, we do not have a true leader. Also, I would like to point out that since I claimed I am manlyphones first, you are just lying to disprove what I said. Based on your previous round, you indeed are not part of the Manlyphones.
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

Hello Con, for some odd reason, you have assumed that I am not a "ManlyPhone", however, I am a ManlyPhone as well. As you know, our species has the ability to tell the future.Since we both already have possession of the knowledge that I win this debate, I'm not sure why you accepted it, however, I won't judge you based on this.Arguments: 1. You have been fooled my friend. Although you belive you are connecting to earth using your intergalactic Wi-Fi, your connection is merley being connected to earth then re-routed back to our galaxy, to me. If you check with your intergalactic service provider, you will see that this is true.2. We can both tell the future and can clearly see that I win this debate. This means that eventually within this debate I will prove that I am in the same galaxy as you. All of this, in turn, shows that I must be in the same galaxy as you.3. Manlycellphone, our all knowing leader, just yesterday released a newletter (Which according to Manlyphoneular law is mandatory to read) stating that the manlyphone with the debate.org acccount Evannnn, is in fact a resident of our galaxy. Since he is all knowing, this must be true.Thank you, I look foward to my opponents arguments.
I am not in a different galaxy then my opponent.

Hello. Today, I would like to prove to you that I am indeed, in a different galaxy than you. We are using intergalactic Wi-fi to connect to the Earthly internet. Since this is a debate between Mankind and the race called "manlyphones", I would like to point out that, we share different knowledges. Earthly internet sources cannot be used in some areas, because this is a debate between Manlyphones and Alien. We do not have the same sources as you, so you using only your internet sources is wrong and unfair. Good luck!
Colloidal Silver is an incredible remedy and FREE!

CS is one of the best fighters of pathogens known to man It is being suppressed by the feds because you can make it yourself for free and dont need the medical establishmentto heal yourself of Viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. I have been using it and spreading the gospel for 15+ years I am trolling to see if i can get one of the government trolls to come out so I can kick their butt! cheers ! p.s do a google search and get a CS generator and make incredible no risk antibiotics for pennies! (I am not advertising anyone here)
Colloidal Silver is an incredible remedy and FREE!

I have proven my case- colloidal silver is a powerful antibiotic and it is "free" if you make it yourself you have done nothing to disprove either of these points, and your insistence on the Arygria thing, which is BS in my opinion, or at least rare and harmless at worst, is not part of the debate again (1) Silver is a powerful incerdible remedy for destroying pathogens (2) it is basically free if you make it yourself (unless you want to pay $$$ for someone else to make it for you which is stupid IMO) I have proven my points, with Peer Reviewed Documents , and silver is only 4$ per OZ and water is free so you have clearly lost the arguments. You are trying to change the arguments to (1) Silver is dangerous - which is false- even by the scary articles you present (2) there are a bunch of hucksters selling it for expensive and claiming that it will cure everything under the sun So what? the only reason why these hucksters are doing so because it based on the truth that collidal silver is an effective antibiotic If folks want to believe the government, and that you always have to rely on their expensive and sketchy drugs and surgeries to cure yourself, go for it My point of view is that we are much more capable of keeping ouselves healthy on our own. Collidal silver is one of those ways, along with hanging upside down, cleansing, proper diet, excercise , good supplements and many other means. I close with the question - if it is true what I say that Silver is effective , and free, wouldnt the government have an interest in trying to fight it? Again, Bearcat, you will have to disprove (1) that CS is an effective pathogen destructor, or (2) that it is free (or very very cheap) all these side issues you bring up are irrelevant to this debate.
God does not exist

Unfortunately, my opponent has forfeited his round 2 rebuttal. I will take this opportunity to restate some of the rules agreed upon in Round 1: Round 1: Me offering terms of debate, and challenger offering his initial argument. Round 2: Me rebutting his/her claims. Him/Her rebutting my rebut. Round 3: Same as Round 2. Round 4: Additional Rebut from me only. As challenger will have had a round to make an argument (Round 1) where I have only offered the challenge in Round 1, Challenger must forfeit his final round Rebut as I cannot answer any of his rebuts or claims after this round. Any additional arguments in final round from challenger are not included in debate. These were agreed upon by the challenger. This can serve as a reminder that challenger can not offer an argument in Round 4 since this would give him the opening and the closing of the debate. Thank you.
God does not exist

I would like someone to challenge my position that there is no God. ("God" being a creator of the universe. Not any specific Religious deity) The challenger must assume the burden of proof since I cannot prove a non-existence. I can only prove alternatives and fallacies in arguments for. Challenger must prove "God" exists. Challenger can open debate with any/all arguments for. Following rounds will involve me debating opponents arguments and possibly offering my own alternate scenarios. Also, opponent can offer modifications to the debate parameters which I will either accept or deny. If we cannot agree to terms, debate is canceled. Round 1: Me offering terms of debate, and challenger offering his initial argument. Round 2: Me rebuting his/her claims. Him/Her rebuting my rebut. Round 3: Same as Round 2. Round 4: Additional Rebut from me only. As challenger will have had a round to make an argument (Round 1) where I have only offered the challenge in Round 1, Challenger must forfeit his final round Rebut as I cannot answer any of his rebuts or claims after this round. Any additional arguments in final round from challenger are not included in debate. Note: Challenger can feel free to challenge me to a debate on the same topic and open round 1 with his/her arguments.
god is false

Stories are false?? That is based on your own opinion. This whole argument is based on your opinion but yet you never give me an argument or supporting evidence for your opinion. Im guessing by you saying stories aren't real your talking about the bible. So I will tell you why these stories in the bible aren't fake. The remarkable evidence of fulfilled prophecy is just one case in point. Hundreds of Bible prophecies have been fulfilled, specifically and meticulously, often long after the prophetic writer had passed away. For example, Daniel the prophet predicted in about 538 BC (Daniel 9:24-27) that Christ would come as Israel's promised Savior and Prince 483 years after the Persian emperor would give the Jews authority to rebuild Jerusalem, which was then in ruins. This was clearly and definitely fulfilled, hundreds of years later. There are extensive prophecies dealing with individual nations and cities and with the course of history in general, all of which have been literally fulfilled. More than 300 prophecies were fulfilled by Christ Himself at His first coming. Other prophecies deal with the spread of Christianity, as well as various false religions, and many other subjects. a26;Roundness of the earth (Isaiah 40:22) a26;Almost infinite extent of the sidereal universe (Isaiah 55:9) a26;Law of conservation of mass and energy (II Peter 3:7) a26;Hydrologic cycle (Ecclesiastes 1:7) a26;Vast number of stars (Jeremiah 33:22) a26;Law of increasing entropy (Psalm 102:25-27) a26;Paramount importance of blood in life processes (Leviticus 17:11) a26;Atmospheric circulation (Ecclesiastes 1:6) a26;Gravitational field (Job 26:7) Explain how these are fake? Thanks for the debate As you can see con hasn't debated but restated his own opinion.
god is false

Okay I will start the debate since Pro has failed to do so. Pro believes that god I false. False meaning "intended or tending to mislead" In my argument I will use supporting facts to prove my point that god is real. *Does God exist? The complexity of our planet points to a deliberate Designer who not only created our universe, but sustains it today. Answer "The Earth...its size is perfect. The Earth's size and corresponding gravity holds a thin layer of mostly nitrogen and oxygen gases, only extending about 50 miles above the Earth's surface. If Earth were smaller, an atmosphere would be impossible, like the planet Mercury. If Earth were larger, its atmosphere would contain free hydrogen, like Jupiter. Earth is the only known planet equipped with an atmosphere of the right mixture of gases to sustain plant, animal and human life" *" Water. colorless, odorless and without taste, and yet no living thing can survive without it. Plants, animals and human beings consist mostly of water (about two-thirds of the human body is water). You'll see why the characteristics of water are uniquely suited to life" Here are just two supporting details^^ "Scientists are convinced that our universe began with one enormous explosion of energy and light, which we now call the Big Bang. This was the singular start to everything that exists: the beginning of the universe, the start of space, and even the initial start of time itself" But Scientist Astrophysicist Robert Jastrow, a self-described agnostic, stated, "The seed of everything that has happened in the Universe was planted in that first instant; every star, every planet and every living creature in the Universe came into being as a result of events that were set in motion in the moment of the cosmic explosion...The Universe flashed into being, and we cannot find out what caused that to happen" Society believes in evolution yet they are unable to explain which came first the chicken or the egg, or explain the metamorphosis process of a butterfly, how do these creatures know what to do, maybe because god made them in his image and gave them the knowledge to do this. Sources. http://www.everystudent.com... http://www.merriam-webster.com...
Heimerdinger from League of Legends requires more skill than other champions.

Hello. This is my first debate and thus please do not take my poor structuring into mind. I would like to first say that I myself am a somewhat proficient lol player. through my experiences of gaming, I have come across several heimendingers, I too have played heim several times. With intros aside I would like to pose the simple challenge of defining "skill" in this field. to me, one of the most important points is "last-hitting", the biggest obstacle faced when starting out. With heimendinger ones turrets automatically adjusts to shoot at the players target or the unit with the lowest health, the former being prioritised. Thus, I can say that heim does not require skill as theoretically, with proper zoning one should be able to obtain an adequate amount of Cs without putting much effort into doing so because assuming one keeps three turrets in the lane, the sheer attack speed of these turrets will be more than enough to Cs. Secondly, zoning. zoning is rather simple once one understands how to aim properly as a simple e w combo takes away about half of the opponents hp and is rather easy to pull off. if turrets are placed properly (a matter of reading a simple guide) zoning is easy as most match-ups cannot deal with turrets and having your opponent farming under turret is essentially winning the lane. more ambitious opponents may try to destroy one's turrets but here is where the e w combo comes in. when walking into
Heimerdinger from League of Legends requires more skill than other champions.

First debate and I honestly have no Idea how to do this. However, I find that shooting blindly into dark holes helps me learn. Being a teenager full of angst gets awfully boring. In order to alleviate this boredom, I resort to these magical interactive pictures called "Video games". I have recently been playing a popular "moba" game called League of Legends. You have a variety of champions to control in order to destroy the enemy nexus by working together with your teammates. (most of them are extremely toxic due to the need to prove they are cool) I have been playing a champion called "Heimerdinger" lately. I have been cussed out and called an assortment of names due to playing a "cheap, overpowered" champion. Most likely, the person to accept this will have played LOL. More importantly, he/she will have "laned" against a heimer. I wish you good luck in trying to prove that this champion lacks the need for skill. In order to clear things up, my point is that you cannot go willy nilly placing turrets and get a kill. You must aim with your mouse and move in a manner to secure a kill and escape with your life. (and your gold) First round is for acceptance. (saw other people do this and it seems pretty smart-ish...kinda...idk why I'm doing it don't ask!)