BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
The entire world economic system is evil. (Con = is not evil).

I'll debate this again with you if you want. I didnt have a lot of time this week, I'll redebate if your willing "So money does not have a brain, nor conscience (as is the case with anything/one that is evil). The money system can be an evil system (in the same way that some people think the UN is evil) because it forces evil actions" Money ISNT evil. It's the common trading good, which can be traded for ANYTHING "Because all of those people, and us, have been brought up in a world RULED by money, that teaches us greed and cruelty. If we had not ever invented such a system, people would not have been taught such greed" My opponent offers no proof as to why we wouldnt be so greedy without money. Animals can be greedy too, and they have no money "Better yet, why don't we all just go live in Amazonian tribes, or in African or Asian rainforests. That would all make us a lot happier. :-). Really? wheres your proof? "Money doesn't need a physical brain to be evil. It has a mind of it's own today. It has a powerful effect on people today and so it has some degree of evilness" Having a powerful effect on people dosnt nessiarilly make it evil If a person constantly deprives someone else of food to the point of starvation, when" they have the potential to just give them the food, we'd say that was evil. And this is what money and the economy does to people. It deprives people of their right to be healthy, it deprives them of education, and it drives many people to do evil things, therefore hurt other people in many ways. What kind of world is this where people can't even survive, because someone decided that they'll only do something for someone else for something back? Why have we made life harder for everyone by forcing this system upon everyone on the planet?" This is a dog eat dog world. Those who don't have money wern't smart enough to steal it or get it honestly. You sit there and don't work, you dont just instantly recieve something
The entire world economic system is evil. (Con = is not evil).

Well, as this is my closing, I will write as much as possible in defence of my position. I hope my opponent at least returns for her closing! Contrary to my opponent's idea of a concept not having the capacity to be evil, it can. As is my standing example, the concept of Nazism is evil. If a person constantly deprives someone else of food to the point of starvation, when they have the potential to just give them the food, we'd say that was evil. And this is what money and the economy does to people. It deprives people of their right to be healthy, it deprives them of education, and it drives many people to do evil things, therefore hurt other people in many ways. What kind of world is this where people can't even survive, because someone decided that they'll only do something for someone else for something back? Why have we made life harder for everyone by forcing this system upon everyone on the planet? Well... I guess that's all I have...
The entire world economic system is evil. (Con = is not evil).

Where does this idea of a need for a brain to be evil definition come from? A concept can be evil. The concept, for instance, of Nazism/white supremacy is evil. So money does not have a brain, nor conscience (as is the case with anything/one that is evil). The money system can be an evil system (in the same way that some people think the UN is evil) because it forces evil actions. "People do not always cooperate. People are greedy and cruel sometimes. People crave power. People are sometimes insane. All of these aspects of people make this cooperation impossible. Its a nice idea, the thought of roughly 6.5 billion people working together. But it is simply impossible. For this to work and all 6.5 billion people getting food most people would have to cooperate." Exactly. Because all of those people, and us, have been brought up in a world RULED by money, that teaches us greed and cruelty. If we had not ever invented such a system, people would not have been taught such greed. "Now, what if the farmer was self sufficient? He has enough food....[etc]" If there WAS such a family, then I can be sure neighbours would be in a similar situation. In a world with no economy, land is dealt in equal parts, and everyone owns their land, it is not controlled by a bank etc. Therefore, everyone could serve their own family's necessities. "Would you propose taking all this away from him, because this is ALSO anti human." It is not hypocritical, because greed is not encouraged in a cooperative world, and if there was a scenario like yours, he would only have to help others out, not give his whole supply away. "What if not enough people don't want to be farmers. This after all is a profession that numbers are dropping in. What happens then? Do we force people to become farmers?" If there is enough farmers to supply grocery stores now, there would be then. "I want to become a wall climber instructor. How is this going to benefit society" It benefits people in what it does. There should be enough farmers, if there is not, the government could run farms. If you want to help people, go ahead and start a farm. Maybe charity groups will do that too. "What about people who simply want to paint all day? Who want to create amazing pieces of art? Or musicians? How do they make a living? I'll play you this song if you give me a car?" Perhaps artists will benefit from free food, rather than trading. They could do either. As for cars, they are simply made and distributed, one per family, maybe two, depending on size. Better yet, why don't we all just go live in Amazonian tribes, or in African or Asian rainforests. That would all make us a lot happier. :-). Money doesn't need a physical brain to be evil. It has a mind of it's own today. It has a powerful effect on people today and so it has some degree of evilness.
The entire world economic system is evil. (Con = is not evil).

The economy, which is to say money, is evil. Because of money, people are forced to steal, tempted to kill, and many have to spend a dangerous amount of time away from their family for work. People starve, people go without housing or hygiene, and people are forced to be segregated into rich and poor, or separated into a hierachy. People have to wait years in some cases just to get medical care - and because of funding issues (as well as, of course reasonable testing) medicines and technology that could help the environment have to wait a decade oftentimes to get on the market. People get greedy,and destroy other people's lives for money. Some people will do anything for money. People waste money instead of helping those who don't have it, and frankly, don't need it because if we scrapped the whole economy and lived without one, the world would be a much less evil place and it would be friendly and co-operative. Look at other species, such as ants, wolves, lions, wildebeest, and dolphins, and notice how they live in a community that works together, and as would we naturally, if you look at Aborigines, Native Americans, African natives, Indonesia and Islander natives, Amazon natives. Our technology could develop just as fast,and just as well as it would have.
Little 4 year-old girl and a sick person who licked her

It was summer, It was hot So people spent their days outside But one 4 year-old girl played outside all by herself As if asking for something sick to happen She was a rather pretty one for her age Had blonde long hair and tiny hands Her small flat butt and her flat chest Were a delight to the senses And her short little legs that hid heaven between them Were enough to arouse people who saw her And someone did saw her, It was a man Who just found something he liked He wondered how to approach her Should he just say hello, Or maybe start with an action It was important to seduce her so she doesn't scream If she does scream, It would be trouble What on Earth would a grown up man want From a 4 year-old child He made sure no one else was around And then he made his move He approached the girl They looked at each other One was confused and the other was aroused He gave her a smile, And she smiled back It was the right time to start to talk Man: "Hello. I hope I am not interrupting you" Man: "I was wondering if you can help me with something" Man: "I always wondered if it is true. . . " Man: ". . . That little girls taste as sweet as a chocolate" But his attempt was interrupted When he saw some people walk behind a corner of the building He should not be seen with her An unknown stranger talking with a child So he quickly walked away Pretended that nothing happened As he saw people disappear in the distance He approached the girl again This time with more courage Man: "I am sorry, I am in a hurry. I don't have much time. " Man: "I just want to know are you made out of chocolate. " Man: "Will you please let me try. " And the 4 year-old girl was confused, But flattered by his kindness Seduced by his interest in her That made her feel special And for the first time ever He heard her talk While giggling, She responded with her soft voice "I am not chocolate" He sensed he lost this battle As he failed to convince her As he ran out of words He decided to try something new It was time for him to be a man of action He approached her slowly with a smile And licked her on the cheek Ended it with a juicy kiss It was as if situation changed "You are not out of chocolate, But you are still very sweet" He took out something out of his pocket It was a pretty crystal necklace "I want to give this to you, So you remember me forever. " "I hope you like it, I hope I see you again. " "You are very pretty. Now I must go, I must leave you. " "I will come back again tomorrow, Maybe we could play. " "And just one more thing. It would be great if you told this to no one. " "Don't tell anyone you saw me. Tell them you found the necklace in the grass. " And the girl saw him walking away slowly, As if it was painful for him. And the next day he saw her again, Playing in the grass This time wearing around her neck the shiny necklace that he gave her It was a good day, And it was a good start The turn of events made them both much more happy It was time for action again. The day was good and bright.
All Drugs should be Decriminalized

That is a huge reason why we should decriminalize drugs. - I don't see the point. We have laws so that we do not infringe on others people's rights generally. Yes self inflicted wounds from Heroin can be an outlier but if you have family members or friends around you, You are affecting their lives by hurting yourself. Individuals with substance abuse problems are more likely to be successful in treatment than in jail. - Was the source provided below? From my evidence it states 40-60% of them relapse again. In the United States there is a small amount of programs that actually help rehabilitate inmates that would help when released so they have an honest chance at being a member of society that doesn't re-offend. - Can you give me examples of these programs and how effective they are? To me this is not a point without any evidence because you did not specifically what that treatment is. When having a drug charge puts you in a place where the idea of rehabilitation has taken a backseat to being tough on you to scare other members of society- Criminals should be punished. If they do not what is stopping from infringing on other people's right again? You have to tough on criminals because how well are they going to realise the severity of the choices they made. We should not give drug addicts addicts a free pass because members of society might not accept them. You accept the consequences of your bad actions. If you did not why did you use drug? The likelihood of you re-offending becomes exceptionally higher due to the lack of social programs and being cut off from the drugs while incarcerated rather than slowly coming off in a rehabilitation program. - From my point of view it becomes exceptionally high due to the chance of them relapse. This is the case because rehab centers either only work in the short term or it never worked in the first place. To me I would require the example of the said treatment and it is effectiveness in numbers for me to believe that it works. It has been reported that people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives are responsible for the consumption of: 69% of alcohol, 84% of cocaine and 68% of cigarettes. - What do you think we should do about it? Give them exclusive rules because they are mentally ill? To me laws are made for the majority. If we give rules exclusive to the mentally ill which exempt them from any consequences what is stopping people purposefully becoming mentally ill in order to be not punishable by law for the bad actions they have taken in life? It becomes less about quitting willingly but needing help as they lose will power to the substance. That is why many need the help of medical professionals to quit. - Even though it might trigger a chemical in the brain. The person in question still has enough control to change their mind. The will does not change. They still have it but they choose to live off their temptations. Can you add your facts into the paragraphs? No space.
All Drugs should be Decriminalized

Offenders are really likely to re offend again. - That is a huge reason why we should decriminalize drugs. Individuals with substance abuse problems are more likely to be successful in treatment than in jail. In the United States there is a small amount of programs that actually help rehabilitate inmates that would help when released so they have an honest chance at being a member of society that doesn't re-offend. When having a drug charge puts you in a place where the idea of rehabilitation has taken a backseat to being tough on you to scare other members of society, The likelihood of you re-offending becomes exceptionally higher due to the lack of social programs and being cut off from the drugs while incarcerated rather than slowly coming off in a rehabilitation program. I am sure they are given rehabilitation. If it does not work it would be willingly. - With the criminal justice system putting rehabilitation as an afterthought to the "get tough on crime" attitude, Rehabilitation is not actually widely available to inmates. Now if it is offered and does not work, It is also important to note the mental illness that is associated with drug addiction. It has been reported that people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives are responsible for the consumption of: 69% of alcohol, 84% of cocaine and 68% of cigarettes. Most are due to self-medication due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. After previous use, It becomes less about quitting willingly but needing help as they lose will power to the substance. That is why many need the help of medical professionals to quit. Final facts: - Addiction treatment and rehabilitation is less expensive than incarceration. - Violence related to drug trafficking is greatly reduced - Individuals with substance abuse problems are more likely to find help in treatment than in jail. - People who complete treatment can become productive members of society more easily than convicted felons. "Over 7. 2 million people were incarcerated or on probation/parole at year-end 2009. A history of drug use or misuse is pervasive among prison inmates. Despite the magnitude of the problem of substance use disorders among criminal justice populations, Prisoners have limited access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment during incarceration, During the transition to the community, Or while under community supervision. Therefore, Inmates are often released without the tools to avoid returning to drugs after release from prison. " - www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pmc/articles/PMC3414824/ Decriminalization is not the same as legalization sources: www. Apa. Org/monitor/julaug03/rehab. Aspx psmag. Com/social-justice/when-addicts-get-out-of-jail www. Dualdiagnosis. Org/mental-health-and-addiction/the-connection/ americanaddictioncenters. Org/health-complications-addiction/chemical-imbalance www. Foundationsrecoverynetwork. Com/pros-and-cons-of-decriminalizing-drug-a
All Drugs should be Decriminalized

Don't worry about it. At least you are here now. Sending someone to jail for a drug has been shown to not only be an ineffective way to stop people from re-using but also in deterring future users from ever starting. - I don't see how this is a reason why? Offenders are really likely to re offend again. See the source below. I could not find a United States examples but I did find a United States example. Take a look. We should focus on giving people resources to rid themselves of a drug rather than keep them criminalized- To me it falls flat because I am sure they are given rehabilitation. If it does not work it would be willingly. It is not the fault of the rehabilitation center instead it is the fault of the individual. If they really wanted to change he would accept all what the rehab is asking and give there utmost effort. Second source states 40 to 60% of patients relapse the drug addiction (It is the second chart click on it). This does prove my theory but if you wanted to remove yourself of the addiction surely you would try your best to make it work. This can suggest that rehab centers are not effective due to almost half of their patients are not successfully cleansed of the drug. a criminal record. - Drugs like Heroin should be punished by law. It is highly unlikely someone does not know Heroin is illegal but they still use it. If we make it illegal we allow pharmaceuticals to sell in the same place as paracetamol. One is more impactful withdrawal effects and the other does not. Third source states the withdrawal symptoms of Heroin. Source: https://fullfact. Org/crime/state-prisons-England-Wales/https://www. Drugabuse. Gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/how-effective-drug-addiction-treatmenthttps://axisresidentialtreatment. Com/heroin-addiction/how-bad-is-withdrawal/
All Drugs should be Decriminalized

I apologize for the previous round, Life happened and I unfortunately ran out of time to post my argument. I am taking the stance of decriminalizing all drugs. When talking about decriminalizing drugs I do not mean allowing people to do as they please with any substance but rather we no longer someone to jail or prison for a substance and collecting a criminal record, They actually get a chance to get off of the substance they were caught using. Sending someone to jail for a drug has been shown to not only be an ineffective way to stop people from re-using but also in deterring future users from ever starting. We should focus on giving people resources to rid themselves of a drug rather than keep them criminalized where they are given no resources in actual rehabilitation and in fact makes their lives worse as they would now have a criminal record.
EXSISTENCE OF GOD

First of all whenever quoting me please try to use the correct spelling and grammar. Everyone justifies their own actions. They may use twisted logic such as Hitler who believed that Jews needed to be eradicated because he was heavily influenced by anti-Semites who painted Jews as the reason for Germany's ills. While their logic is flawed they believe themselves to be right. The majority of people obviously disagree with them. However, this does not mean that Hitler was right and it does not mean that he was wrong. It simply means he had a very dangerous idea that he justified and was able to justify to thousands of others (nazis). If we all can't agree on something that means it's not objective, it's subjective therefore, it can't be absolute. You treat these things that most agree are horrendous as absolute; however, if you spent anytime studying philosophy you would see that there are no absolutes. Everything is subjective. You put up many examples of the same idea which comes to the same point of "because most agree that something is wrong there must be a God". That is completely nonsensical. Yes there are some messed up things on the planet, that doesn't mean that there's a God. If anything that shows that there is NOT a God. If God is "perfect" as you claim then why is there such rampant evil. How can he stomach his creation being tortured, slaughtered, impoverished, oppressed, enslaved, diseased, et cetera. You may see that it is the work of the devil, but God created the devil so indirectly he is still responsible for these evils. You may say that it is the weakness of humans, then why did God make us so weak and ridden with evil. Either way you spin it God is responsible for all the ills of this world. How does that make him "perfect"? Try to justify that. That is my question, you answer me that. In my mind 9/11 was horrible; however to the terrorists it was justified by our support for Israel, our troop presence in Saudi Arabia, our more or less "business" in the region, and their intense hatred for our entire culture. In that way if they can justify it and many others can justify their actions as well then how can you say that you have some absolute insight into what is right and wrong. What makes a life valuable? What makes property or privacy more important than security? Those are things we believe but that is not how all people feel therefore it is not an absolute truth. There is no right and wrong.