Batman is better than Superman

Rather than discussing which character is stronger, my opponent wishes to base superiority on the motivations and decisions of these two fictional heroes. Sounds good to me! Let’s begin. Affirmative Case1.What they’re fighting forAs we all know, Superman is one of, if not the, most powerful character in any comic franchise. Yet, rather than plotting world domination and spearheading human slavery, he spends his time defending truth, justice, and the American way. That’s because Clark Kent was raised by down-to Earth farmers of modest means who taught him that the key to a respectable life is helping your fellow man. Clark learned to realize that the more a man has, the more he should give. When you grow up to be a super man, then, it is only ethical to give everything you have for the well-being of your world. Batman’s rise to heroism could not be more different. A child of privilege largely segregated from the truths of the world, Bruce Wayne’s childhood came to a sickening halt when he watched his parents be gunned down in front of him. From then on, Bruce’s world was consumed with thoughts of only vengeance, hate, and fear. He modeled his life on the concept of paying evil back in kind, and he does so every day through his use of psychological warfare, unmitigated violence, and manipulation of both criminals and the law. Both men have done great good and saved countless lives. However, while Superman’s motivation to do so stems from a sense of fairness and a wish to protect the innocent, Batman is driven only by revenge and a deep desire to punish the guilty. In terms of which hero can be considered the better person, there is no contest. Batman’s heroism is based on the worst qualities within us, whereas Superman represents ideals mankind strives to achieve. 2.Stranger in a strange landEven if we assume that those with the ability to do good have an obligation to help their own kind, Superman still doesn’t have to help anyone. Remember, Superman is an alien from a far off planet, not a human. He also has the powers and resources necessary to relocate anywhere else in the galaxy at any time. The fact that he chooses to stay and help genetic strangers in need is a far more impressive moral feat than Batman simply helping his own people. 3. Do no harmBatman is a criminal. He’s a criminal who fights other bad guys, but he’s a criminal nonetheless. Because he chooses to work outside the law rather than within it or alongside it, he commits more crimes every day than those he’s sworn to capture. Just a few examples include: Trespassing Assault and battery Kidnapping Destruction of property Illegal surveillance Evading and resisting arrest Child endangerment Murder and attempted murder [1] Superman, who works with law enforcement and has actually been sent on missions by the white house, does not need to resort to such criminality and lawlessness. [2, see: Battle for Metropolis] Rebuttals1. To be bad, or not to be badPro’s entire case is essentially two statements. First, Superman doing good is not impressive because anyone with powers will eventually become a hero or a villain. Second, Batman being a hero is impressive because nobody rich ever chooses to be a hero. Now it may not seem like it, but combined, these claims present a strong point in my favor. Intrigued? I thought you might be. Pro argues that no normal person would purposefully do the right thing if given the opportunity to do otherwise. For Batman, that means struggling with the choice to either fight crime or sit on a beach somewhere. For Superman, though, that means struggling between fighting crime and doing literally anything he wants! Superman is the most powerful being on the planet and knows that if he wanted, he could very easily rule the world and every living thing on it. According to Pro’s own logic, the urge for him to do this should be extreme. The fact that he doesn’t become this great evil and instead sacrifices his time, life, and well-being to be a hero represents a will to do good that Batman could never achieve. I’ve got some additional arguments I’m toying around with but we’ve got three rounds. References1. http://www.cracked.com...2. http://tinyurl.com...