Freedoms being stolen

Freedoms Being Stolen (Pro) Introduction Ever since the dawn of civilization itself, people from all over the world have been guided, and controled by the governments that have been formed with different morals, and values. Many may claim that their government is corrupt while many may claim that it is not. With various viewpoints, it is hard to deny that governments can be corrupt, and not corrupt. From totalitarianism and fascist rule in Nazi Germany, and Fascist Italy during WWll to The United States during George Washington's presidency, history has shown evidence that not every government is free. This has led to many present day comparisons between modern governments, and past ones. Con clearly makes it evident in his first statement that he, or she believes that the United States' government is corrupt, and taking away our rights. Therefore, I will be against his thesis that the United States' Government is corrupt. The United States' Government is not corrupt because of human nature. (I will explain this soon) Reason #1 Past Governments Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, "Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature." Although many of the world is already aware of the war crimes of many past governments, it is often forgotten what distinguished these corrupted governments from the United States' government. If one looks at Nazi Germany with is often used in comparison to the modern United States for example one can see major differences. One of the firsts differences was that the Nazi government believed in racism. They wanted to exterminate anybody who was not "Aryan". The Nazis were strongly racist, and descriminatory against Jewish people, Gypsies, African-Germans, communists, homosexuals, disabled people, etc. The Nazi government's views on racism, and descrimination led to about 16,27o,000 deaths. If one looks at as far back as the Mongol Empire one can also see true corruption. The Mongol Empire's leader, Genhis Khan raped so many people during his power that about 0.5 of people in the world are related to Genghis Khan. Under Stalin's power over Soviet Russia, over 30,000,000 lives were claimed. Meanwhile, the United States has abolished racism in our government, and thanks to the Constitution, Obama cannot go to the extent that many have in the past even if he wanted to. Addressing Con After reading Con's interesting first round, it is easily to realise the mistakes he, or she made. First, Con made many mistakes that one should not do in a debate. In a debate one is not supposed to have only opinions. When Cons says that Obama is a "dictator", he is simply using an opinion since he, or she lacks evidence. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, a dictator is somebody who holds complete control of the government. However, common sense, and education shows us that the president does not have complete power over the government. The President only has power over the military, treaty making, Executive Branch, fill vacancies in the senate, recommend things to congress, and handle some laws if approved. Therefore the President is not a dictator because he needs approval from others to do what he does, and in the Exancipation Proclaimation does not have complete powers since Congress, the Vice President, and other run other things. When Con says that the money payed for ObamaCare goes directly to the government, it turns out that it does not only go to the government, and can be beneficial for the person paying it. It gives you tax credits, and can help with our debt. When Con says Obamacare is corrupt, he, or she shows no evidence whatsoever. So Con's points are invalid because he, or she needs to show evidence. Sources: ed. "Twenty-One of History's Most Corrupt Politicians."Cosmoloan. Cosmoloan . Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.cosmoloan.com...;. , ed. "Presidential Powers Under The U.S Constitution."Law2. Law2. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://law2.umkc.edu...;. , ed. "Obamacare’s Funding: Where The Money Comes From And Where It Goes?." AlignAmerica. AlignAmerica. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.alignamerica.com...; "Dictator." Merriam Webster. Merriam Webster. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.merriam-webster.com...;. Back, Les, and John Solomos, editors. Theories of Race and Racism: A Reader. London: Routledge, 2000. , ed. "Racism: An Overview." USHMM. USHMM. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.ushmm.org...;. , ed. "Introduction To The Holocaust." USHMM. USHMM. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.ushmm.org...;., ed. "Speculation Quotes." Brainyquotes. Brainyquotes. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://www.brainyquote.com...;Mayell , Hillary, ed. " Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Data Implies." National Geographic . National Geographic , 14 Feb 2003. Web. 26 Feb 2014. <http://news.nationalgeographic.com...;. http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com...http://www.youtube.com...