BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Its acceptable to be a homophobe

Thanks to my opponent. On a side-note, I definitely did not view your response as a personal attack. Now back to the debate. The argument for the reasons behind sexuality I completely agree with you. However, this has nothing to do with the debate as the proposition for the debate is whether its acceptable to be a homophobe. As such I would ask that voters disregard these comments as they are irrelevant to the debate. My opponent has stated that homophobes discriminate, just as racists and sexists etc discriminate. However, my opponent has not shown any evidence that a homophobe has to necessarily discriminate. In fact many religious leaders are homophobes yet are accepting of homosexuals as they love all humans.(1) Additionally, the recent resignation of the CEO of Firefox is another example of a homophobe that was not showing discrimination in the work place.(2,3) Granted he does not want gay marriage and for that he is an idiot to infringe on human rights, but he was not firing Mozilla employees for being gay. But, should we be trying to stop the way people vote? Everyone is entitled to their opinion, just as the voters on this debate. Also, if we are to extend my opponents discrimination argument, it holds that it is unacceptable to be a feminist. Feminists are a group that wants equality for women, however this can lead to discrimination against men while this equality balance is being established. If this seems ridiculous, then I have shown you the logical problem with the discrimination argument. Feminists do not discriminate against men, although I am sure there are some feminists that do discriminate against men. Lastly, my opponent has basically conceded the debate when they said “homophobia should not be illegal. As in almost every country there's freedom of thought. However legal does not mean acceptable.” As I have shown not every homophobe is going to discriminate, so to hold a illogical view is acceptable. If we do not allow this view, then there are a multitude of other views we should not allow such as; belief that the world is flat, the world is less than 40000 years old, etc.(4,5) It is my opinion that I have successfully defended the proposition of the debate. Their seems to be no logical reason why a person can hold a view that is contrary to another person. The fact that the majority of people think homophobia is absurd does not mean a person can hold this view. I hand the debate back to my opponent for final rebuttals. (1) http://www.advocate.com... (2) https://blog.mozilla.org... (3) http://www.pinknews.co.uk... (4) http://theflatearthsociety.org... (5) https://answersingenesis.org...
Its acceptable to be a homophobe

I have heard this argument many times, and I always give them the same response. It is not right because it is discrimination. By being a homophobe you are openly discriminating against other people who are different to you. Is this not the same as racism ? Xenophobia? Sexism? I strongly believe it is. You are openly saying a person is inferior to another just by judging their sexual preferences. Some people say that it's not the same because a gay person is "raised, not born". This is not true. That is because sexual orientation is of probably of biological origin, although not enough research has been done, but it is proved that gay people tend to be younger brothers and an identical twin is 52% more prone to be gay if the other twin is. There is also a gene located in the X chromosome that makes people more prone to be gay. Also regardless of if it is born or not what's the problem, gays don't do anything to hurt homophobes. I must concede you one thing: homophobia should not be illegal. As in almost every country there's freedom of thought. However legal does not mean acceptable. I end on this thought and hand the argument to my opponent. P.S. None of this is intended to be a personal attack, please don't view it as such. Sources: http://www.theguardian.com... http://discovermagazine.com...
Its acceptable to be a homophobe

Homophobia is something most people, including myself, think is an absurd idea. The reasons behind homophobia can be varied, such as religious, state sanctioned or self denial, among others. (1, 2) However, even though we may consider someone that holds a homophobic ideology is an idiot. This is only a personal opinion and is not rational. The fact remains that a person is entitled to be a homophobe. (3) To phrase it differently, someone is allowed to hold an opinion that someone else may not agree with. For example, I may think that all Conservatives are idiots so I am a Conservativephobe. However, no one in their right mind would not allow me to hold this opinion as that would be an infringement of my rights. In conclusion, even if you consider homophiba wrong, it does not mean that a person is not allowed to hold this view. I hand the debate back to my opponent. (1) . http://www.pbs.org...(2) . http://www.americancatholic.org...(3) . http://www.un.org...
Its acceptable to be a homophobe

I have decided to start this debate after responding to the opinion "Would you let a homophobe babysit your kids".(1)I maintain that it is completely acceptable to be a homophobe.Homophobe is defined as: a person who fears or hates homosexuals and homosexuality.(2)Homosexual: a person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex.(3)Now, to clarify something very important. I am not a homophobe. Personal attacks as such will result in full forfeit of the debate by my opponent.First round is acceptance only.(1) http://www.debate.org...(2) http://dictionary.reference.com...(3) http://dictionary.reference.com...
Late Term Abortion

Many thanks to my opponent for beginning this debate. Before we begin, I'd like to make a few clarifications. While I am personally against late-term abortion, if I can defend this concept against Con's arguments then I will have won this debate despite my own beliefs on the matter. I will not be arguing about the morality of delaying an abortion until the last months of pregnancy, but rather whether or not this action can be justified. Primarily my argument will pertain to the function of the law and how it exists to protect rights -- not to dictate moral issues which involve no violation of rights. As such, I assume the concept of rights - how, why and when they exist will come into play in this discussion.
Late Term Abortion

I am pro-life. Basically I do not fully understand the motivations of people who are advocates of late term abortion. In some ways I am not really interested in the "when does life begin argument. " By suggesting a subject of late term abortion, lets say after 23 weeks, my intent is to take much of that out of the debate. I picked 23 weeks after a cursory legal search because there have been successful births at this point and in some states abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks (perhaps later - cursory search only). The point is - what is the argument for aborting a baby when the child could be born and survive. My opponent may certainly argue that life has not begun but it seems logical that if the child could be born and survive (granted the percentages are apparently small at 23 weeks) then that negates much of the weight of that argument. Big topic without doubt. I am interested in learning what arguments will be used and what are the motivations of a committed advocate for abortion.
Genetically modified food should be labeled.

Industries, factories, and any other companies that manufacture GMO products could lose money and go out of business by consumers not buying their products (1). There are other individuals that cannot tell nor define what a GMO is and still consume items that are GMO and are perfectly fine. The way they see it, is food that gives them the energy that they need to do the tasks they need to do (1). It is understandable that there are people who "practice a certain religion or are vegans and vegetarians," but if they are not, then there does not necessarily need to be a label as it would only cause confusion to some who do not understand the term. GMOs are neither healthy or unhealthy (2). There is no good evidence that supports unhealthiness within the food that can harm a person (2) (3), so therefore, adding a label would cause others to believe a terrible substance is in the product they might purchase and oppose buying, driving companies to lose major profit and go out of business. Sources (1) http://www.huffingtonpost.com... (2) https://authoritynutrition.com... (3) https://www.scientificamerican.com...
Genetically modified food should be labeled.

Every one has the right to know what is in their food or how it was made. There are those who practice a certain religion or are vegans and vegetarians and need to know where their food came from and how it was made. Especially if GMOs use animal dna at times. Even if you are not any of those people named all of us have a right to know. All food should at least be labeled modified especially if it is harmful to one's health. Food should not be harmful but the reality is that some is and we should know. For the well being of everybody involved, genetically modified foods should be labeled. http://agbioforum.org...(source).....
Song Debate

http://www.youtube.com... The World I know by Collective Soul Has our conscience shown? Has the sweet breeze blown? Has all kindness gone? Hope still lingers on. I drink myself of newfound pity Sitting alone in New York City And I don't know why. Are we listening? Hymns of offering. Have we eyes to see? Love is gathering. All the words that I've been reading Have now started the act of bleeding Into one. Into one. So I walk up on high And I step to the edge To see my world below. And I laugh at myself While the tears roll down. 'Cause it's the world I know. It's the world I know.
Song Debate

On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons http://www.youtube.com... If you love somebody Better tell them while they're here 'cause They just may run away from you You'll never know what went well Then again it just depends on How long of time is left for you I've had the highest mountains I've had the deepest rivers You can have it all but not til you prove it Now take it in but don't look down 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world. I've tried to cut these corners Try to take the easy way out I kept on falling short of something I coulda gave up then but Then again I couldn't have 'cause I've traveled all this way for something Now take it in but don't look down 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child I'm on top of the world. 'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay I'm on top of the world, 'ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I've been waiting to smile, 'ay Been holding it in for a while, 'ay Take it with me if I can Been dreaming of this since a child And I know it's hard when you're falling down And it's a long way up when you hit the ground Get up now, get up, get up now.
Song Debate

Billionaire by Travis McCoy (feat. Bruno Mars) I wanna be a billionaire so fvcking badBuy all of the things I never hadUh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazineSmiling next to Oprah and the QueenOh every time I close my eyesI see my name in shining lights yeahA different city every night alrightI swear the world better prepareFor when I'm a billionaireYeah I would have a show like OprahI would be the host of everyday ChristmasGive Travie your wish listI'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad PittAnd adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had sh1tGive away a few Mercedes like 'Here lady have this'And last but not least grant somebody their last wishIt's been a couple months that I've been single soYou can call me Travie Claus minus the Ho HoHa ha get it? I'd probably visit where Katrina hitAnd damn sure do a lot more than FEMA didYeah, can't forget about me, stupidEverywhere I go, Imma have my own theme musicOh every time I close my eyesI see my name in shining lightsA different city every night alrightI swear the world better prepareFor when I'm a billionaireOh oooh oh oooh for when I'm a billionaireOh oooh oh oooh for when I'm a billionaireI'll be playing basketball with the PresidentDunking on his delegatesThen I'll compliment him on his political etiquetteToss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of itBut keep the fives, twenties, tens and bens completely separateAnd yeah I'll be in a whole new tax racketWe in recession but let me take a crack at itI'll probably take whatever's left and just split it upSo everybody that I love can have a couple bucksAnd not a single tummy around me would know what hungry wasEating good, sleeping soundlyI know we all have a similar dreamGo in your pocket, pull out your walletAnd put it in the air and singI wanna be a billionaire so fvcking badBuy all of the things I never hadUh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazineSmiling next to Oprah and the QueenOh every time I close my eyes, I see my name in shining lights, A different city every night, oh II swear the world better prepareFor when I'm a billionaireOh oooh oh oooh when I'm a billionaireOh oooh oh ooohI wanna be a billionaire so fvcking bad! Link -
Song Debate

http://www.youtube.com... Carry On by Fun Well I woke up to the sound of silence And cries were cutting like knives in a fist fight And I found you with a bottle of wine Your head in the curtains and heart like the fourth of July You swore and said We are not We are not shining stars This I know I never said we are Though I've never been through hell like that I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound Of your feet upon the ground Carry on Carry on, carry on So I met up with some friends at the edge of the night At a bar off seventy five And we talked and talked About how our parents will die All our neighbors and wives But I like to think I can cheat it all To make up for the times I've been cheated on And it's nice to know When I was left for dead I was found and now I don't roam these streets I am not the ghost you are to me If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound Of your feet upon the ground Carry on Woah My head is on fire But my legs are fine After all they are mine Lay your clothes down on the floor Close the door Hold the phone Show me how No one's ever gonna stop us now Cause we are We are shining stars We are invincible We are who we are On our darkest day When we're miles away So we'll come We will find our way home If you're lost and alone Or you're sinking like a stone Carry on May your past be the sound Of your feet upon the ground Carry on Carry on, carry on
Song Debate

I will be introducing the song named "Hall of Fame" by Script and will.i.am. Hall of Fame by Script and will.i.am. Yeah, you can be the greatest You can be the best You can be the King Kong banging on your chest You could beat the world You could beat the war You could talk to God, go banging on his door You can throw your hands up You can beat the clock (yeah) You can move a mountain You can break rocks You can be a master Don't wait for luck Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself Standing in the hall of fame (yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah) 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah) And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame You can go the distance You can run the mile You can walk straight through hell with a smile You could be the hero You could get the gold Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke Yeah, do it for your people Do it for your pride How you ever gonna know if you never even try? Do it for your country Do it for your name 'Cause there's gonna be a day... When you're standing in the hall of fame (yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah) 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah) And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame Be a champion, be a champion, be a champion, be a champion On the walls of the hall of fame Be students Be teachers Be politicians Be preachers (Yeah) Be believers Be leaders Be astronauts Be champions Be truth seekers Be by DealDropDown" href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/script/halloffame.html">students Be by DealDropDown" href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/script/halloffame.html">teachers Be politicians Be preachers Be believers Be leaders Be astronauts Be champions Standing in the hall of fame (yeah, yeah, yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah) 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah, yeah, yeah) And the world's gonna know your name (yeah, yeah, yeah) And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame (You can be a champion) You could be the greatest (You can be a champion) You can be the best (You can be a champion) You can be the King Kong banging on your chest (You can be a champion) You could beat the world (You can be a champion) You could beat the war (You can be a champion) You could talk to God, go banging on his door (You can be a champion) You can throw your hands up (You can be a champion) You can beat the clock (You can be a champion) You can move a mountain (You can be a champion) You can break rocks (You can be a champion) You can be a master (You can be a champion) Don't wait for luck (You can be a champion) Dedicate yourself and you gonna find yourself (You can be a champion) Standing in the hall of fame The link is here if you would like to hear it:
Song Debate

. .. . . http://www.youtube.com... All The Way For You by Poets of the Fall Seems to matter what I do, so I'm saving this for you 'Cause it seems to be the last piece there is And you haven't had a chance yet to taste this Fragments of a life you shouldn't miss Seems to matter what I say, so I'll hold my tongue at bay And rather use my mouth to kiss your frown away So your doubts no longer darken your day So you can hold your head up high come what may So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way 'Cause it seems to matter where I go, I will always let you know That the place where I am is never far You know, you're not alone, don't be alarmed I'll find you no matter where you are So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way Oh my love, if it's all I can do, I'll take the fall for you 'Cause I will soar when I lay down with you and give my all for you. . .. .
Song Debate

Thank you for a wonderful debate.Just the Way You Are - Bruno MarsOh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shinin'Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her tryin'She's so beautifulAnd I tell her everydayYeah, I know, I know when I compliment her, she won't believe meAnd it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I seeBut every time she asks me do I look okay?I sayWhen I see your face There's not a thing that I would change'Cause you're amazingJust the way you areAnd when you smileThe whole world stops and stares for awhile'Cause girl, you're amazingJust the way you areHer lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she'd let meHer laugh her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexyShe's so beautifulAnd I tell her everydayOh, you know, you know, you know I'd never ask you to changeIf perfect's what you're searching for, then just stay the sameSo don't even bother asking if you look okayYou know I'll sayWhen I see your faceThere's not a thing that I would change'Cause you're amazingJust the way you areAnd when you smileThe whole world stops and stares for awhile'Cause girl, you're amazingJust the way you areThe way you areThe way you areGirl, you're amazingJust the way you areWhen I see your faceThere's not a thing that I would change'Cause you're amazingJust the way you areAnd when you smileThe whole world stops and stares for awhile'Cause girl, you're amazingJust the way you are, yeah
American Football is better than soccer/football

My opponent has finally made an objective point as to why Football is better. From the time the ball is snapped to the whistle, those 22 guys are hard at work. That said, there are plenty of moments in a soccer match when all the players are giving maximum effort, such as when a breakaway occurs or on set plays. I would just like to add a supplementary point in favor of soccer. Soccer is by far the more sporting of the two games. Players and coaches rarely criticize the match officials, and when they do it's in a calm, respectful manner (otherwise discipline would ensue). On the other hand, the officials on a Football game will take a verbal beating. The kind of abuse that would get a coach sent off in soccer is par for the course in Football. There are also numerous acts of sportsmanship found in soccer that are absent from Football. Whenever a player is injured and requires treatment, the ball will usually be voluntarily put out of play and returned to the possessing team. There are also instances like Miroslav Klose's admitting to handling the ball into the net which correctly let the referee disallow the goal. You are consistently reminded during soccer matches that there are more important things than winning.
American Football is better than soccer/football

American football isn't just players being told what to do. the players need to be able to think and react in a split second your coach isn't out there with you. yes, soccer players need and have to figure their game plan out themselves however, that is still easier to do than American football strategy is. my opponent also never said anything back about film watching so there I assume I am correct. I also will say that soccer is by far the more speedier of games between American football and soccer. yet, just cause you own and or owned games that doesn't mean you know anything about the sport nor does the watching of the sport for "twenty years" anyone can claim they know what to look for but in reality most don't. unless you live the game with a burning passion for the game you know not what to watch for. that being said I admit to me even though I played soccer for about 5 years I still know nothing of what I should look for in a game, just that it isn't the better sport to me and many others. I also have noticed from my own personal knowledge that soccer players don't get paid as much as American football players do, which is probably irrelevant. you seem to think that American football never gets going because it is constantly being stopped which is true in a sense, this being said that sense of trueness is just that the game is stopped when a play is over, injury, penalty, planning. yet, that is all done in a matter of seconds usually and no other sport besides maybe hockey is as fast pace when the sport is being actively played as is American football. both sports stop when necessary soccer less than American football but you seem to think that the reason for that is American football being the lesser sport but then I could counter that argument and say by not stopping more soccer is the lesser sport. both sports have half times which are like 15 minutes long for both sports, both sports have fans and are fun to play. American football is just the better sport in general.