BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
morality=survival truth

The central tenet of my argument has still not been rebutted. Truth can be in the future, as well as the past. We just cannot observe the future. Time is not an element of space or matter, it is its own dimension. The only truth of time is that we are in the present, a tautological statement. And to my opponent's argument that truth can only be in the past, we cannot observe the past, so how we can determine an objective truth from such? We cannot observe the past with certainty (we can only make inferences from light), and we cannot observe the future. There is only a present we can determine. But "we can determine" is essentially the definition of subjectivity. The present is subjective to only the people involved in it, thus the only truth we can see is subjective.Therefore, with no objective truth, there can be no objective morality, as objective morality is just a subset of truth.Another alternative reason why con wins.
morality=survival truth

" dont think right and wrong dosnt necessarily presuppose morality.. but whatever yes truth of survival.. survival is balance truth can only be in the past life IS true.. truth=objective=math=knowledge=fact=memory the no king is a god statement is more of a, as far as i know position.. and not necessarily to state that a king can never be a god time is true, not subjective.. like i run faster when i get out of water on the beach and onto the shore time=space+matter rocks are not alive, not sure why you think rocks can be considered alive, moral or immoral? you can believe the bible is immoral, then what.. that is destroying morality, to believe in a book without evidence.. while my argument stands undefeatable any religion can claim like you they are moral, while not knowing.. is slavery moral? so it is written in your book, how about forcing a girl to marry her rapist? the book dosnt tell us anything about what is moral or immoral but merly commands it, which is non sense
Multilingualism is obligatory.

I do not believe this topic has been debated on this site before. If it is indeed the first time, I would like to establish that I believe multilingualism, in this globalized, sophisticated world, is obligatory. My opponent will argue the opposite. He will argue that it is satisfactory for one to only speak his or her native language, that multilingualism is not obligatory. There will be four total rounds; each debater will have 72 hours to post his or her arguments. There is a limit of 10,000 characters per argument. This debate will have a judge voting style with a 7 point system. The rules are evident. Forfeiture will result in the loss of conduct points, proper spelling and grammar will be used, all sources will be cited - all formats are acceptable - and opinions will only be stated when supported by facts. The first round is simply for acceptance. In the second round, my opponent and I will present our main arguments. In the third round, we will offer rebuttals and all final arguments. In the fourth round, we will present our final rebuttals and conclusions. I look forward to an enlightening debate.
Be it resolved that youth are too apathetic and narcissistic to make a difference in the world.

Recently there has been many surveys taken, these show that since 1982 Levels in narcissism had risen by 30% . This is invalid because you posted no resources so therefore it is crap. You need to post sources. you say that tv shows have an affect on youth. this is crap because youth have the choice if they want to get out and do something in the world or to laze around.
Mexicans and Blacks have no rights in the United States

"Blacks have always ruined history for everyone else. We got into the civil war because of them and now our economy is messed up. Hispanics doesn't make it any better. Con, using irreverent sources doesn't prove your point any better."Pro makes the mistake of thinking I must have a point. Pro has the point and it is up to him to provide valid evidence of that point and then fight for it. He has shown us nothing to debate about. I have shown Black and Mexican do have American rights. They also have human rights. They have not always been slaves and in fact had kingdoms of their own. I contend that white people have stood over other races had superior but have right or reason for that assumption. I contend that it is white people who have caused problems for other races. White place their rights and rules upon other races. Pro should give us evidence supporting his claims. We can go around and say anything but without evidence there is no reason to listen.
Mexicans and Blacks have no rights in the United States

"White people have been in rule of everybody since the Middle Ages." My opponent is incorrect. Black rulership of the Roman Empire begins in 193 A.D. with African born, Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. There were four other Black emperors after the Severus dynasty. http://stewartsynopsis.com... Hannibal, the father of military strategy, performed the astounding feat of crossing the Alps on elephants in 218 B.C. With only 26,000 of his original force of 82,000 troops remaining, Hannibal defeated Rome, the mightiest military power of the age, who had a million men, in every battle for the next fifteen years. His tactics are still taught in leading military academies of the U.S., Europe & other lands. Black ruler ship was widespread in Europe during the "Dark" & Middle Ages! "Blacks and Hispanics have always been slaves throughtout history. why should they be equal to us in any way?" It appears like during the pre-Columbian period, many city-states, kingdoms, and empires competed with one another for power and prestige. Ancient Mexico can be said to have produced five major civilizations: the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan,Toltec, and Aztec. Unlike other indigenous Mexican societies, these civilizations (with the exception of the politically fragmented Maya) extended their political and cultural reach across Mexico and beyond. http://en.wikipedia.org... The unifying of Upper and Lower Egypt into a single kingdom is the event pointed to by the ancient Egyptians themselves as the beginning of their civilization. Therefore, they could not be enslaved. Pro has not given any reason why Black and Mexican people should not have rights nor has he shown they have always been slaves.
Mexicans and Blacks have no rights in the United States

"Blacks do not have the Bill of Rights, only whites do" No, the American government and its citizens have the Bill of rights. My opponent says that only white people have rights to America but Native Americans were alien people in their own land. The Bill of Rights was in force for nearly 135 years before Congress granted Native Americans U.S. citizenship when it was their to begin with. For the first 78 years the Constitution protected slavery and legalized racial subordination. They had no access to the rule of law: they could not go to court, make contracts, or own any property. "Blacks had no rights which the white man was bound to respect." It appears my opponent wants to make claim this should implemented again. He should give us contentions why because: The 13th Amendment abolished slavery; The 14th Amendment guaranteed to African Americans the rights of due process and equal protection of the law; The 15th Amendment gave them the right to vote But it would take a century more of struggle before these rights were effectively enforced. http://www.aclu.org... Mexican Americans are Americans therefore receiving constitutional rights. Mexicans who are not American get deported or receive green cards. Pro needs to show us why Black people and Mexican people should not have rights when they clearly do.
Mexicans and Blacks have no rights in the United States

I will enjoy debating this topic with you. I think we should set some definitions before we start. Black- The term black people is an everyday English-language phrase, often used to refer to people of African descent. The term "black people", or close translations of it, is also used in other socially based racial classification. . http://en.wikipedia.org... Mexican people- refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican identity. . http://en.wikipedia.org... Rights- Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people, according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. . http://en.wikipedia.org... American rights- THE BILL OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights, set forth the priceless rights or freedoms that all Americans may enjoy. A brief summary of these great freedoms is given here. . http://www.tep-online.info... I think we can use this as a base for this debate. No rules. No round structure exceot first round is for acceptance. I await Pros opening argument.
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I choose I will not Bow, by Breaking Benjamin. FallNow the dark begins to riseSave your breath, it's far from overLeave the lost and dead behindNow's your chance to run for coverI don't want to change the worldI just wanna leave it colderLight the fuse and burn it upTake the path that leads to nowhereAll is lost againBut I'm not giving inI will not bowI will not breakI will shut the world awayI will not fallI will not fadeI will take your breath awayFallWatch the end through dying eyesNow the dark is taking overShow me where forever diesTake the fall and run to HeavenAll is lost againBut I'm not giving inI will not bowI will not breakI will shut the world awayI will not fallI will not fadeI will take your breath awayAnd I'll survive, paranoidI have lost the will to changeAnd I am not proud, cold-blooded fakeI will shut the world awayOpen your eyes!I will not bowI will not breakI will shut the world awayI will not fallI will not fadeI will take your breath awayAnd I'll survive; paranoidI have lost the will to changeAnd I am not proud, cold-blooded fakeI will shut the world awayFall!(http://www.azlyrics.com...)
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I chose thriller by Michael Jackson [1st verse] It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes, You're paralyzed [Chorus] 'Cause this is thriller, thriller night And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike You know it's thriller, thriller night You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight [2nd verse] You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun You close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination, girl But all the while you hear the creature creepin' up behind You're out of time [Chorus] 'Cause this is thriller, thriller night There ain't no second chance against the thing with forty eyes, girl Thriller, thriller night You're fighting for your life inside of killer, thriller tonight [Bridge] Night creatures call and the dead start to walk in their masquerade There's no escapin' the jaws of the alien this time (they're open wide) This is the end of your life [3rd verse] They're out to get you, there's demons closing in on every side They will possess you unless you change the number on your dial Now is the time for you and I to cuddle close together, yeah. All through the night I'll save you from the terror on the screen, I'll make you see [Chorus] That this is thriller, thriller night 'Cause I can thrill you more than any ghoul would ever dare try Thriller, thriller night So let me hold you tight and share a killer, diller, chiller, thriller here tonight [Chorus] 'Cause this is thriller, thriller night Girl I can thrill you more than any ghoul would ever dare try Thriller, thriller night So let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller I'm gonna thrill you tonight [Rap performed by Vincent Price] Darkness falls across the land The midnight hour is close at hand Creatures crawl in search of blood To terrorize your neighbourhood And whosoever shall be found Without the soul for getting down Must stand and face the hounds of hell And rot inside a corpse's shell The foulest stench is in the air The funk of forty thousand years And grisly ghouls from every tomb Are closing in to seal your doom And though you fight to stay alive Your body starts to shiver For no mere mortal can resist The evil of the thriller [Into maniacal laugh, in deep echo]
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I choose Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin. If I had toI would put myself right beside youSo let me askWould you like that?Would you like that?And I don't mindIf you say this love is the last timeSo now I'll askDo you like that?Do you like that?No!Something's getting in the way.Something's just about to break.I will try to find my place in the diary of Jane.So tell me how it should be.Try to find out what makes you tick.As I lie downSore and sick.Do you like that?Do you like that?There's a fine line between love and hate.And I don't mind.Just let me say thatI like thatI like thatSomething's getting in the way.Something's just about to break.I will try to find my place in the diary of Jane.As I burn another page,As I look the other way.I still try to find my place in the diary of Jane.So tell me how it should be.Desperate, I will crawlWaiting for so longNo love, there is no love.Die for anyoneWhat have I become?Something's getting in the way.Something's just about to break.I will try to find my place in the diary of Jane.As I burn another page,As I look the other way.I still try to find my place in the diary of Jane.(http://www.azlyrics.com...)
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I chose bad by Michael Jackson Your Butt Is Mine Gonna Take You Right Just Show Your Face In Broad Daylight I'm Telling You On How I Feel Gonna Hurt Your Mind Don't Shoot To Kill Come On, Come On, Lay It On Me All Right... I'm Giving You On Count Of Three To Show Your Stuff Or Let It Be . . . I'm Telling You Just Watch Your Mouth I Know Your Game What You're About Well They Say The Sky's The Limit And To Me That's Really True But My Friend You Have Seen Nothing Just Wait 'Til I Get Through . . . Because I'm Bad, I'm Bad- Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- Come On, You Know (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now Just To Tell You Once Again, Who's Bad . . . The Word Is Out You're Doin' Wrong Gonna Lock You Up Before Too Long, Your Lyin' Eyes Gonna Take You Right So Listen Up Don't Make A Fight, Your Talk Is Cheap You're Not A Man You're Throwin' Stones To Hide Your Hands But They Say The Sky's The Limit And To Me That's Really True And My Friends You Have Seen Nothin' Just Wait 'Til I Get Through . . . Because I'm Bad, I'm Bad- Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It, You Know (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now (And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now) Just To Tell You Once Again, (Just To Tell You Once Again) Who's Bad . . . We Can Change The World Tomorrow This Could Be A Better Place If You Don't Like What I'm Sayin' Then Won't You Slap My Face . . . Because I'm Bad, I'm Bad- Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It, You Know (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) Woo! Woo! Woo! (And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now Just To Tell You Once Again . . .) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It-You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know, You Know, You Know, Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now (And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now) Just To Tell You (Just To Tell You Once Again) You Know I'm Smooth, I'm Bad, You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad Baby (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know, You Know, You Know It, Come On (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now (And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now) Woo! (Just To Tell You Once Again) You Know I'm Bad, I'm Bad- You Know It (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad-You Know-Hoo! (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) You Know I'm Bad-I'm Bad- You Know It, You Know (Bad Bad-Really, Really Bad) And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now (And The Whole World Has To Answer Right Now) Just To Tell You Once Again . . . (Just To Tell You Once Again . . .) Who's Bad?
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I now choose Dance with the Devil. "Dance With The Devil" Here I stand, helpless and left for dead. Close your eyes, so many days go by. Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right. I believe in you, I can show you that I can see right through all your empty lies. I won't stay long, in this world so wrong. [Chorus:] Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight. Don't you dare look at him in the eye, as we dance with the devil tonight? Trembling, crawling across my skin. Feeling your cold dead eyes, stealing the life of mine. I believe in you, I can show you that I can see right through all your empty lies. I won't last long, in this world so wrong. [Chorus] Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight. Don't you dare look at him in the eye, as we dance with the devil tonight? Hold on. Hold on. [Chorus] Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight. Don't you dare look at him in the eye, as we dance with the devil tonight? Hold on. Hold on. Goodbye. (http://www.azlyrics.com...)
Michael Jackson is a better singer

I chose Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson As he came into the window, Was the sound of a crescendo. He came into her apartment, Left the bloodstains on the carpet. She ran underneath the table, He could see, she was unable. So she ran into the bedroom, She was struck down, It was her doom Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you Ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you Ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie, are you ok? So, Annie are you Ok? Are you ok, Annie? Annie are you ok? Will you tell us that you're ok? There's a sign in the window, That he struck you, A crescendo Annie. He came into your partment, Left the bloodstains on the carpet. Then you ran into the bedroom,You were struck down, It was your doom. Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? You've been hit by, You've been hit by, A Smooth Criminal. Aaow! So they came into the outway, It was Sunday, What a black day Mouth to mouth resuscitation Sounding heartbeats, intimidations Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? Annie are you ok? Annie are you ok? Annie are you ok? Annie are you ok? Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? Annie are you ok? Will you tell us that you're ok? There's a sign in the window, That he struck you, A crescendo Annie. He came into your partment, Left the bloodstains on the carpet. Then you ran into the bedroom, You were struck down, It was your doom.Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok Annie? You've been hit by, You've been struck by, A Smooth Criminal Aaow! Aaow! I don't know! I don't know! I don't know! I don't know! I don't know! I don't know why babe! I don't know! Dad gone it! Dad gone it-baby! Dad gone it-baby! Dad gone it-baby! Hoo! Hoo! Dad gone it! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Dad gone it! D-aow! Youve been hit by, Youve been struck by, A Smooth Criminal. Read more: Michael Jackson
Banning Abortion

"Yes but banning abortion would mean that there is more people in the world. Banning abortion would indeed mean that there would be more people in the world. Overpopulation is a major problem and 842 million people (1) are undernourished every year. More people only causes more problems. "also you shouldn't ban it but not if you have been raped.also if you don't want a baby keep you legs shut" Why does my opponent suddenly allow abortion in cases of rape? If you're killing a child, shouldn't the child's life be paramount? The second comment makes no sense. Many people accidentally become pregnant every year, what is wrong with them having abortions? They aren't killing a human being, defined as is "distinguished by a more highly developed brain and a resultant capacity for articulate speech and abstract reasoning" (2) in the Encyclopedia Brittanica. In short, my opponent has neither refuted my points nor introduced any thorough arguments of his/her own. Please vote for con. 1. http://www.wfp.org... 2. http://www.britannica.com...
Banning Abortion

I thank my honourable opponent for initiating a question that I have strong opinions on. My opponent has been direct and to the point, so let me be. A) A fetus is not a human being A fetus, , first or second trimester, is not yet conscious. Not being conscious, it is not a human being who has emotions and makes rational decisions. It does not have life except insofar as bacteria, trees, or grass are alive. Why don't we have concerns about chopping down trees? What about those ants you stepped on on your way to work? Also, A fetus does not have the brain parts, in lay terms, developed enough for conscious thought until late in the third trimester, near to it's birth. Many scientists actually believe that fetuses are not conscious until birth (1). B) Unsafe Abortions Legal or not, abortions happen. The difference is that when they are illegal they are in backalleys with coat hangers. The dangers of infection and of damaging a woman's body are fairly obvious. Currently, in the developing world and especially places where abortion is illegal, there are 69,000 deaths per year from unsafe abortions. C) Unnecessary Hardship There's a reason women request abortions. In some cases they are raped, and they understandably don't want to raise a child from such a situation. The mother's life may also be in danger. You know, the living, breathing human whose body pro - lifers are trying to control. The parent must also raise the child, once it is born and IS conscious. They may not have the economic means to do this and this also causes unnecessary hardship. D) Not your body I know, civil rights. They always get in the way of the whole theocracy thing... But having been born with our bodies, it would seem like we had the right to them. A fetus is still connected to, and part of, a woman's body, therefore it's her body we are talking about, her property. And frankly, she is allowed to do what she wants with her body, as her property. If this is overturned, then that body is property of the state, which A makes no legal sense and B is reminiscent of a police state. In summary, the fetus is not conscious, therefore does not have emotions and is not "human" in the traditional sense. Endangering women's lives, creating more unwanted children in the world, and taking control of human bodies seem somewhat drastic measures to protect a group of multiplying cells. Therefore I urge readers to vote against. 1. http://civilliberty.about.com... 2. http://en.wikipedia.org...