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4 year-old girls should be licked by adult men

If a 4 year-old girl wants to be licked by a grown up man, To deny her of that would be a crime. If she licks a grown up man, It is only polite for the man to lick her back. We must teach our children to be friendly with strangers and insist to be licked by them. Children who aren't licked are worth nothing. When I walk on the streets, If I see a child alone, I am going to lick it. Children should be kissed and tickled and licked by grown ups. Lick a 4 year-old girl's cheek as if she was a lollipop, As if she was a sweet candy. Even if she doesn't want to be licked, Give her the unwanted lick.
Golf is not a physical sport

Let me clarify my stance before you accept. I DO believe that golf is a sport in the strictest sense of the word, that is, in the competitive and recreational sense only. The definition of "sport": "A source of diversion; recreation. " This, I believe is the only way that golf meets the definition of "sport. " The word also has another definition: "physical activity engaged in for pleasure; a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in. " This is where golf fails to meet the definition of a sport- in the physical sense of the word. Here is the definition of "physical" that I will be using in this debate: "characterized by especially rough and forceful physical activity. " Golf does not meet this definition. It will be Con's job to argue against this stance. First round is for acceptance. Best of luck to my opponent. . http://www.merriam-webster.com...http://www.merriam-webster.com...
Rehabilitation ought to be valued over retribution in the United States criminal justice system.

Rehabilitation just doesn't work. Most of the time, the people who do bad things are just bad people. Sure, go ahead and try, but there's a reason most offenders are repeat offenders when it comes to crimes like drugs, violence, theft, ect. It's because they don't see what they are doing as wrong, and never will. We need harsher penalties and longer sentences, not rehabilitation. that's the only way to prevent crime. The only thing that can truly rehabilitate someone is God. Not other human beings.
Rehabilitation ought to be valued over retribution in the United States criminal justice system.

Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued over retribution in the United States criminal justice system. I affirm (agree.) I define "ought" from Farlex Law dictionary as "used to indicate a desirable state." Argument 1: Rehabilitation reduces recidivism, and incarceration increases recidivism. Also, rehab is more cost-effective. For the first time ever, more than one in every 100 US adults are in jail. 63 percent of prisoners released in year are re-arrested within three years. Most alarming of all is the fact that the US has only 5% of world"s population, but has 25% of the world"s inmates. 47 percent were convicted of a new crime. We need to use rehabilitation to reduce these high rates. a. Warren of the Justice department found, quote, "There is an enormous body of sophisticated research finding that, unlike incarceration, which actually increases recidivism, rehabilitation can significantly reduce offender recidivism. Such programs are more effective, and more cost-effective, than incarceration in reducing crime rates." endquote. We can see through extensive research that rehabilitation reduces recidivism, and that incarceration is counter-productive in our society; it increases recidivism! b. U.S. Department of Justice"s The National Institute of Justice finds that "Rehabilitation programs for adult and juvenile offenders using treatments appropriate to their risk factors reduces their repeat offending rates." c. Furthermore, Professor DiLulio of Princeton says quote "numerous studies refute the once-fashionable idea that "nothing works" in the rehabilitation of criminals, show that, other things being equal, offenders who participate in certain types of institutional or community-based treatment programs are less likely to be repeat offenders than the nonparticipants." I have given three very credible sources proving that rehab does in fact reduce recidivism. This is impactful in the round because we will have a safer society and lower crime rates if we value rehabilitation over retribution, therefore helping our society through reducing recidivism. Argument 2: Rehabilitation would save taxpayers 2.6 Billion dollars. In a Justice Department report, it says that we will save 2.6 billion dollars if we expand our current rehab programs to serve 40% of the remaining eligible population. It says that, even if we continue funding at the same levels while expanding programs, we'll still save 1 billion dollars!
The Miami Heat will win the NBA Finals.

I guess it's too late now for him to have sources, so I guess I'll bring them in myself. [1] . http://sports.yahoo.com... From here, the "star power" in terms of ppg favors the top two scorers of OKC over Miami. Russel Westbrook and Kevin Durant average 50ppg, while Lebron James and Dwayne Wade are at 49. Furthermore; [2] . http://www.nba.com... Here we see that as a team, Oklahoma City has a higher ppg on average, both home AND away (substantially more when away- they have a +10 point margin on the Heat). With what we have above, we see that (1) OKC has more star power. From my opponent's concluding remarks, he conceded that Boston has a better bench. It's a triangle, in which OKC has stats better than Miami whose stats are better than Boston (star power), but Boston's bench is greater than Miami's which is better than OKC's. It's anyone's game; statistically speaking, the Miami heat are far from winning it. Has anyone noticed they're in the Eastern conference? That's right- the historically poorer conference. There record does not reflect strength of schedule, and they oftentimes face far weaker teams than the competitive western teams like LA, OKC and the Mavericks. I believe it is all too clear; I urge a CON vote. Thanks again.
The Miami Heat will win the NBA Finals.

Let's take a look at the key points in todays debate. 1) Star power 2) The Bench 3) Predictability C1: Star power The fact is the Celtics have stars, but all of whom who's prime has passed. Take a look at Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. All of these players are out of their "star" years. They do not put up the same amount of numbers that they used to. The Heat have three players who are putting up numbers that are improving each year. This shows that clearly in terms of "star" power the Heat are more powerful. This is similar to many of the other teams in the league. They have stars past their primes. Its the way things are. The Heat are the best team in the league and come spring time they will be the champions. C2: Bench The Heat Bench is very powerful. They have a very strong core. The Celtics; I will agree have a better bench. But look at how the Star power is stronger. They allow the Bench to be more successful. C3: Predictability Obviously like everything in the world predictability has its flaws. Things like this can be more successful than you can imagine. When a team has a lineup like this there is nothing to do. The Heat are going to be the best team in the league by end of the season and come finals time its game over and the Heat shall be champions. I thanks my opponent for the debate.
The Miami Heat will win the NBA Finals.

I'll go down the list. .. ===> PREDICTABILITY <=== My opponent continues pushing the fact that predictability is definitely possible, and points to 'x' number of examples. It is frightening to say he believes it is predictable; if it was, I would bet all the money I own (as would everyone else) on the sports team predicted to win each game in each and every sport. That clearly isn't the case, and for those who do choose to gamble, they often times lose thousands of dollars. It isn't difficult, my opponent basically conceded this himself: the Giants won the Super Bowl two years ago, when the Patriots had been predicted to win long before the game. ===> FAN BASE <=== The Texas Sharpshooter is explained in the link given in the previous round. At the end of the day, it is the aforementioned fallacy because my opponent attributes winning to fans, which is untrue. My opponent and I both share the knowledge that many teams compile road winning streaks, so they win regardless of whether or not the audience cheers or boos them. ===> STAR POWER <=== Without any sources, my opponent asserts that Lebron James and Dwayne Wade are both top 3 overall; this is untrue, but I'll let it slide for the sake of argument. We go to the Boston Celtics, who are ranked higher than the Heat (point #1). They have Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, totaling four stars which is greater than the Heat counts (point #2). Their bench contains players like Nate Robinson (who started previously for the Knicks), Glen Davis (who easily could start on a team that's short on talent like himself), and many others. As a matter of fact, this ESPN article *PREDICTS* that the Celtics will win this year. [1] My opponent's argument doesn't provide Pro with any substantial ground. I urge a Con vote. ===> SOURCES <=== [1] . http://sports.espn.go.com...
Books are good

Yes,yes,yes,yes,yes and YES. I know I am CON. However, we are on round 2 and no defense, offense or slightest fact. Sharing time!: At night, I like to enjoy a glass or water until about 12 p.m. on weekdays. I also read comic books during this time, and perhaps other books, like 'The DaVinci Code' or more recently 'The best of LIFE circa 1984' However, this pattern has made my grades drop 10 percentage points minimum. My B's are C's ,my A's are B's and so on. If this pattern is 'Good' then I don't know what is.
Books are good

This argument is very opinionated, but so be it. Not all books are as good as you make them out to be. I found "The hobbit" bland and annoying. However "The Zodiac" was a true thriller, being as it is only a few hours away. My personal favorites: [http://media.photobucket.com...] and [http://media.photobucket.com...] Demonstarte my love for books. However books such as 'The Holy Bible' are slightly offensive to friends of mine, so I would say this is quite 'bad'.
Epic Rap Battle

He wants to battle but cant even post his rounds Murder him silently , wont make a sound I can smell the fear in him, call me a hound hes got a long way to go before he can take this crown this battle was over the moment I accepted The fact that he thinks he can win is just a misconception The thoughts of him winning are his mind lying, its deception i just stole this battle and won it, call it an interception If I'm a mop, I am going to clean up this sht your spiting out I'm devout so I just won this battle without a doubt Stab you over and over to you get gout This battle has been over, its not even a bout Thats all the bars I need to beat this fool Smack his face until he drowns in a pool of his own drool He thinks he cool, but i just took him to school Just btch just carried my baggage, call him my mule
Epic Rap Battle

You, your inferior! I'm absolutely Superior! Nobody likes you, and your just ignored You have nothing to do all day, cuz your bored Yu know you should just quit You look like somebody's spit Don't have any whit Gonna throw you in duh pit! You eat spit! Me, I dine on Bananna split! You Should just submit admit And definitely cool it! I'll give the order for you to be shot While resting, in my luxurious yacht Sailing to my million dollar plot That's guarded by my private swat! I'm gonna use you as a mop Then have you chopped Gonna sell you in a shop As as some bad tasting slop
Epic Rap Battle

You are a clown, and your bound to drown My bars are over your head, thats why I have the crown My flesh can't burn, I am a living God Its actually ironic that put me against a fraud You would not even get the chance to draw your sword My blade will come out at the speed of light as I take that step forward Your dead before you hand touches the hilt i hit that vital cord Pouring out blood as your body hits the floor Heres a lesson that you should use as a drill Ambition and will are just used for a thrill talent is what goes hand in hand with skill You have will but not talent, that fact is like an icy chill Your not in your prime, you cant even rhyme so stop trying to chime in with your slime your trying to mime your last battle it should be a crime If you want to beat me its a waste of time and a endless climb
Epic Rap Battle

You've called me a clown But your the real joke I pin you up against an oak Next thing you know Your flesh will be up in smoke! Now get outa town Before I release the hounds! Stuff you in a sackThen draw my sword back And just like that I Slice you in half!And then I burn all your Pathetic Knick-Knacks! I have a lot of ambition You, your in a helpless position A perfect target For my war of Attrition! I'm back! So better be prepared For my vicious attack! You'll be entrapped Unable to adapt You won't even be intact You 3 eyed sap! I do things on my own accord I'm Popular and adoredWhile the hordes are screaming For you to be run over by a ford!I own tons of awards I am the almighty rap lord! Heck, just look at these chords!Gonna use em like a sword! I'm like a president in my prime! You could even call me sublime!You don't own a dime! Your most prized possession is a lime! Your insane You don't even have a brain Me, im like Mark twain Or Bruce Wayne You should be ashamed For being such a pain
Should marijuana be legalized.

This being my first debate I quite hope for a challenging one and do not expect to win, but experience is its own reward. If any potential opponenets would like to set conditions for this debate (IE: definitions, rules, etc...) then please feel free to message me. I propose a debate on the current status of marijuana as an illegal drug in certain countries. I contend that no such classification should ever have been imposed and that the rescinding of said classification can only have good benefits upon a society. I do not contend that simple medical marijuana is all that should be brought about. No, my contention is the complete decriminalization and legalization of marijuana and the chemical compound THC. All arguments are accepted as long as they are grounded in fact. Religious arguments are invalid until said religion is proved to be 100% true. I await a response from an opponent and wish him/her good luck and quick wit.
Church of England ordaining Female Bishops

That is a very good point but a lot of things said by the bible have not been enforced for thousands of years like "This is what the Lord Almighty says... "Now go and strike Amalek and devote to destruction all that they have. Do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey."" (1 Samuel 15:3) or happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us " he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks." (Psalm 137:9) these verses did not influence our lives but you propose that one should.
Church of England ordaining Female Bishops

Hello everyone it's Kylar :). I have a really controversial debate topic that I want to debate with someone. I am against the ordination of women as bishops in the Church of England, but I want to know what the other side has for arguments in favor of it. I want a good debate, preferably with someone in the United Kingdom, however, you can debate me from anywhere, that is fine too :). Please accept and let's have a good debate :). Good luck and I can't wait to debate with you :).
Church of England ordaining Female Bishops

I now will post my Round V arguments. I do not doubt that some women could be very good Bishops in the Church of England and Pastors. However, the Bible makes it clear women are not to be pastors, and I abide by that. I am not judging them, but this is what the Bible says on it. I have made my case with verses on this in the earlier rounds, and look at the Church of England right now. There are some people that do hold to the Bible in the Church of England, while there are those that want female bishops. Think about it: it could split the church. Therefore, they should not ordain female bishops. Thanks for the debate :).
Church of England ordaining Female Bishops

Would not ordaining females cause a divide also, due to different regulations it might also cause the church to divide. As for biblical reasons would not this passage prove against "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven. And judge not, and ye shall not be judged; condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned."(Luke 6:37) so you would be judging females by denying them the ability to be pastors.
The Koran contains contradictions of consquence

I wish to bring just a quick summary of my opening round. In my opening round, I presented three contradictions:1) Are Allah's decrees changed?2) Who was the first Muslim?3) Did Pharaoh die by drowning? In question 1, I asked: Why would an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise, God have to substitute something better or similar? If something that he decreed earlier was worse than what he caused to be forgotten, then the previous revelation was not perfect to begin with; hence, Allah is not perfect. My partner has not answered this question. For question 2, my partner brought up a possible linguistic error which I shown to be false. For q3, I also showed that, linguistically, the idea that pharoe drowned and yet was preserved is false. The linguistic analysis shown this cannot work. ==Rebuttals==Can allah's decrees be changed? Ibn Warraq notes: "The doctrine of abrogation makes a mockery of the Muslim dogma that the Quran is a faithful and unalterable reproduction of the original scriptures that are preserved in heaven. If God's words are eternal, uncreated, and of universal significance, then how can we talk of God's words being superseded or becoming obsolete? [1] Indeed, if God is perfect, then how can ANY of Allah's laws change? My partner says: An 'Ayat', can change from Prophet to Prophet. With regard to these changes we should remember following facts. These changes do not take place with respect to the core belief. Only the rules and regulations are changed. The changes take place because needs of humanity changes. The earlier laws were perfect for earlier generations. The new laws are perfect for the new generations The last point is quite interesting: The earlier laws were perfect for earlier generations, the new laws are perfect for new generations. This begs the question: Can the Quran change and hence Allah have a prophet after Muhammad (p)? If not, then why not? Furthermore, if God is perfect, then he can simply create laws that will be perfect for all generations. I have proved from the earlier "revelations" of Allah that he indeed stated that the laws are perfect for ALL generations. Why not in the Quran? Is it because Allah is imperfect? I am not quite convinced on the argument for question 2, though I will concede for now. Did Pharoh drown? There is a time just before death when the reality of the life becomes obvious to a person. However that time is too late for repentance. It is better for us if we repent for our sins and revert to God while we have time and it is not too late. can we then call Allah "all-merciful? " If so, why? In Christian theology, God can save you and forgive your sins before you die. Why should I accept your religion over that religion? (Not necessarily a red herring, just out of curiosity for future reference). Thank you. ==References==1. Warraq, Ibn. Why I am Not a Muslim. page 115
The Koran contains contradictions of consquence

As suggested by my opponent, I will use this opportunity to present an extremely short introduction to Islam and Quran. I do not claim that this introduction is complete in any sense. == Introduction ==Quran was sent to mankind by God as a message. Quran does not claim to contain a new message. It is a reminder to mankind, just like the various reminders which have been sent to mankind earlier. The Holy Quran:3:2 Allah! There is no god but He, the Living, the Self-Subsisting, Eternal.3:3 It is He Who sent down to thee [step by step], in truth, the Book, confirming what went before it; and He sent down the Law [of Moses] and the Gospel [of Jesus] before this, as a guide to mankind, and He sent down the criterion [of judgment between right and wrong]. So what is this important message which is so essential for mankind that it has been sent again and again? Quran teaches us that there is only One God who created the humanity, earth, the skies and the whole world. It tells us that everybody is going to die one day. It tells us, that after death we will be raised up again on the Day of Judgment. On the Day of Judgment, we will be given rewards and punishment for our deeds in this world. Everything that we do, everything we say and even everything we think, all shall be accounted for completely fairly. The Holy Quran:99:7 Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good, see it!99:8 And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it. How can we succeed on the day of judgement? What is needed is faith in God. Faith that we will have to account for all our deeds one day. This faith should not be in words only. This faith has to be in the hearts of the believers. This faith should be part of the actions and deeds in our daily lives. Islam teaches humanity to think, read, learn, seek knowledge and be thankful (and not arrogant) for the understanding that we gain. Allah asks us to reflect on the nature of universe around us, and the role and position of mankind in it. Quran encourages all of us to think about the purpose of our lives. It teaches us to look for the signs of Allah in the world around us. The Holy Quran:2:164. Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships through the ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which Allah Sends down from the skies, and the life which He gives therewith to an earth that is dead; in the beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds, and the clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the earth;- [Here] indeed are Signs for a people that are wise. ==============I hope that this debate proves to be a learning opportunity for us. I am waiting eagerly for opening arguments from Microsuck. == References ==I shall be quoting the English translation of Quran from Islamicity website. www. islamicity. com and www. islamicity. com/Quransearch
The Koran contains contradictions of consquence

I thank my partner, baggins, for agreeing to debate this topic with me. This is a debate on whether or not there are any contradictions in the Koran. Just for a clarification, I would like to remind everyone that we are not debating whether or not God exists, nor are we debating scientific miracles in the Koran; rather, we are debating if there are contradictions within the Koran.Rules Structure1. Acceptance. I would also request that my partner gives a brief introduction to the Koran and Islam.2. Pro's opening arguments; con's reply.3. Pro's first rebuttal; con's second rebuttal.4. Pro's second rebuttal; con's third rebuttal.5. Closing statements and final rebuttals. Definitions1. The "Koran" is the holy book of the Islamic faith.2. A "contradiction" is two or more propositions which are logically incompatible with each other.Conduct1. There are to be no ad hominems in this debate2. There are to be no hateful comments toward Islam or Muhammad (p) 3. In respect to the Prophet Muhammad (p) and to my partner, I will place a (p) after the Prophets (pbut) which stands for "peace be unto him/them."4. Plagarism is absolutely forbidden. Cite all sources. Voting1. Please do not vote based upon your bias2. Please read the entire debate before voting3. May the best arguments win; not the person you agree with.Good luck. :-)