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Biological Warfare is harmful and should not be used by anybody.

Before continuing in this debate, the following term must be defined:Should: used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency With this term defined, I can then move on to the iteration of my case--a solitary contention:Contention 1: Biological warfare is immoral. Because it causes harm to others and general mass destruction, biological warfare is immoral and should not be used. Anyone who does so is morally reprehensible. "BIOLOGICAL WARFARE. " Internet Dermatology Society. Web. 23 Dec. 2011. <. http://telemedicine.org...;.
Michael Jackson- Best Pop Singer

Well my opponent is basically stating that Michael Jackson was the best pop star of all time, however her statement was strictly based on her on opinion and did not support any facts. But if this is a opinion base debate then I will not have any supporting data as well. Anyways there are many pop stars that are not only EXTREMELY popular but also EXTREMELY well known. (AND EXTREMELY NOT DEAD)... *I love Micheal so this is a hard debate for me*
The matrix the best movie ever

"The Fox" is an electronic dance music song and viral video by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis. The video was posted on YouTube on 3 September 2013, and has over 79 million views as of 2 October.[1] It has been compared to K-pop hit "Gangnam Style".[2][3][4][5] Currently, "The Fox" is no. 8 in the Billboard Hot 100,[6] the highest ranked song by a Norwegian artist on Billboard since A-ha's number 1 hit "Take on Me." The song was released as a single on iTunes in Norway on 2 September 2013,[7] and was planned to be released on iTunes in the United States on September 9,[8] but remained unavailable for one week due to allegations of copyright infringement by a third party.[9] It became available on iTunes in the US on September 16[10] and was ranked as number 9 in the iTunes Store Top 10 Songs the following week.[11] There are currently no plans to release an album including the song.[8]
The matrix the best movie ever

Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy film directed and co-written by Edgar Wright, and co-written by and starring Simon Pegg alongside Nick Frost. The three and the film's producer Nira Park had previously worked together on the television series Spaced and the 2004 film Shaun of the Dead.[5] The film follows two police officers attempting to solve a series of mysterious deaths in a small English village. Over a hundred action films were used as inspiration for developing the script, which Wright and Pegg worked on together. Filming took place over eleven weeks in early 2006, and featured an extensive cast along with various uncredited cameos. Visual effects were developed by ten artists to expand on or add explosions, gore, and gunfire scenes. Debuting on 14 February 2007 in the United Kingdom and 20 April in the United States, Hot Fuzz received wide acclaim with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 81/100 from Metacritic. The total international box office gross reached $80,573,774 before its home media release. Shortly after the film's release, two different soundtracks were released in the UK and US. The film is the second in Wright and Pegg's Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy and was preceded by 2004's Shaun of the Dead and followed by 2013's The World's End; each of them featuring a different flavour of Cornetto ice cream.[6]
The matrix the best movie ever

My opponent has agreed to debate the following resolution: Resolved: The matrix is the best movie ever. As my opponent has the burden of proof to prove the following resolution true, he must show why it is better then other alternative. For the following resolution I will posit that avatar is a better film then the Matrix. Due to the subjectivity in terms of enjoyment, we must take this debate to terms of absolutes. And nothing is more absolute about a movie then money made, as that represents successes with audiences, and thus superiority. With an 83% rating on Rotten tomatoes, [1] And setting records such as money made for each successive weekend, as well as being one of 5 movies making over a Billion Dollars. [2], it is no doubt that Avatar is a superior movie to The Matrix, while the Matrix made less then 1/2 of that [3] I turn my argument over to pro. Sources: [1] http://www.rottentomatoes.com... [2] http://www.marketwatch.com... [3] http://www.boxofficemojo.com...
The matrix the best movie ever

The Matrix is a 1999 American"Australian science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers, and starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, and Hugo Weaving. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. Computer programmer "Neo" learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the "dream world". The Matrix is known for popularizing a visual effect known as "bullet time", in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed. The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre.[3] It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas, and prominently pays homage to works such as Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation[4] and Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Wachowskis' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation[5] and martial arts films, and the film's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema was influential upon subsequent Hollywood action film productions. The Matrix was first released in the United States on March 31, 1999, and grossed over $460 million worldwide. It was generally well-received by critics,[6][7] and won four Academy Awards as well as other accolades including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards. Reviewers praised The Matrix for its innovative visual effects, cinematography and its entertainment. The film's premise was both criticized for being derivative of earlier science fiction works, and praised for being intriguing. The action also polarized critics, some describing it as impressive, but others dismissing it as a trite distraction from an interesting premise. Despite this, the film has since appeared in lists of the greatest science fiction films,[8][9][10] and in 2012, was added to the National Film Registry for preservation.[11] The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels, both written and directed by the Wachowskis, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books, video games, and animated short films in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved.
The matrix the best movie ever

Trolling is defined by the merrian-webster dictionary [1] As Singing. However, that is irrelevant for the purposes of this debate. My opponent has resorted to arguments unrelated to the resolution, as such I should win conduct due to his behavior. He does not have any sources, and therefore I should win spelling and grammar as well due to the useless numbers in his paragraph, as well as sources. I thank pro for this debate, as it is for all pratical purposes done since he probably won't post something related anyways. Sources: [1]http://www.merriam-webster.com...
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1) The depression did not end solely because of the New Deal, WW 2 did play a part in introducing a new industrial demand.http://www.bloombergview.com... P2) If we were to concentrate on the past nothing would go further. FDR and Britain were working toward a common goal to stop the Axis. Countries should be able to unite and go after a common goal and not be influenced by past leaders. P3) There is still a long way to go toward equality in the US, but it can be said that we have been going in the right direction. Years ago the thought of an African American president would have been inconceivable.
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1) If it was not for FDR's New Deal Plan we would not gotten out of the depression. The New Deal Plan jump started the recovery. By 1970 the GNP had risen to $943 billion-after which point the American economy began to decelerate. http://mailer.fsu.edu... 30 years of economic stability v. now being in a $17 trillion debt http://www.brillig.com... from borrowing money from other countries and losing every single war since WWII. P2) FDR must have forgotten that we fought against Britain for equality, & that was the last time any countries came to the aid of the United States. We are in an economic crisis. We don't see any other countries rushing to our aid. P3) Yes, and we still don't all have equality in the US
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1) World War 2 also helped create jobs for Americans to get out of the depression because of all the factories that were building war equipment. http://www.english.illinois.edu.... In this case being involved in a foreign war was able to help make the economy better for the United States. P2) Even before Pearl Harbor FDR was trying to stretch neutrality to help Britain have a better chance of winning war, this made the US an "active" participant in war, thus he was not completely neutral before Pearl Harbor. http://millercenter.org... P3) The issue is not to be a police but to intervene where help is needed because we are all members of the human race.
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1) The only reason why the US had involvement in WWII is because of the attack at Pearl Harbor. We originally were going to stay out of WWII because of isolationism. Our involvement in the first world war caused major debt, and eventually the stock market crashed. George Washington emphasized isolationism in his farewell address http://history.state.gov.... U.S. The marginal interest did not justify the number of casualties P2) Regardless of the U.N. "member countries act in their own interest rather than the common good, leading to bad decisions." http://www.balancedpolitics.org... P3) The US cannot be the world police. Other countries will expect them to be involved every time
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1) Other wars can affect the U.S. The outcomes of World War 2 could have been different without involvement. Hitler could have accomplished his goals of expansion that could have affected the U.S. directly. http://teachinghistory.org.... P2) Countries should be working together. The UN helps provide vaccines and food to different countries that can help spread the cause of global cooperation about issues "that no single country can resolve alone". http://unausa.org.... P3) Involvement can help spread democracy. "Democracy cannot flourish in a lawless climate" http://www.foreignaffairs.com... C) The US should be involved in foreign wars and affairs
US involvement in foreign wars and affairs

P1- We should focus on what is going on within our own country rather than focusing on other countries who have little or nothing to do with what is going on here. We cannot be worried about other peoples human rights when people in America are still fighting for equality. P2: It is not making us any safer by going into other countries and causing catastrophes there. We are killing innocent people for little to no purpose. P3: US involvement will cause more people to go against us. As a country we believe we are better than anyone else and hate against America will continue to grow http://www.balancedpolitics.org.... . C: We should stay out of foreign affairs.
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

Will keep this short :). 1. Originality - There were plenty of Ska bands before streetlight, Bosstones, The Specials, etc. They play a genre that has been played before. 2. Personal Preference - Defintion for best - 1. of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: So I will not argure with you there. The best is an opinion. However, it's not a very valid point, because in my opinion, and i'm sure as well as many others, they are not the bset. 3. Feel/Emotion - Not everyone wants happy music all the time... 4. Stage Performance - Didn't have to time to watch a Youtube video, and I don't doubt they have a good performace. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Recording Quality - I have nothing in general, other then the fact that the levels on all the recordings are bad. Bad mastering. The sound is not big, it doesn't have balls. You can tell the difference in recording quality when you listen to streetlight and then to SR-71. 2. Lyrics - Sooner or later they will get sick of hearing songs about the same things :). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- While I agree they are a good band, your debate puts you in a hard place. It's hard to prove to someone else that one band is the best ska band. I believe you made a valid point for them being good, but I don't think you gave enough reasons to say why they are better then say The Planet Smashers, Big D, etc. *YAWN* It's bed time :D.
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

Firstly, I would like to say that I have also seen Big D and it was amazing! Now, I would like to list the Reasons I believe Streetlight Manifesto to be the best ska band: 1. Originality - Streetlight has an original sound that different than any other ska band around ( not including BOTAR/Old Catch 22). This due to the unique fast paced lyrics and amazing instrumental genius. 2. Personal preference - I believe them to be the best. .. so they are the best to me. 3. Feel/Emotion - Any one of Streetlight's songs can put you in a good mood. One of their songs is called "The Saddest Song" and it actually puts me in the best mood. Songs about the saddest things still have enough emotion in them to put people into good moods. 4. Stage performance - Even if you haven't seen them play a show live, you could always check them out on youtube. Every video that I've seen is of them giving a good performance. . The crowd is usually going wild and singing along. They are also usually never just standing around in one place Finally, I would like to argue against my opponents arguments: 1. Recording quality - I have still yet to receive specific examples of when there were mistakes made. As far as I know, There are no problems with their recorded albums. However, I do not know about the quality of the first demo that they put out. 2. lyrics repetition - I would like to argue that new listeners would not know of the lyrical repetition. Only those who have listened to them for a while would be able to tell that there is an allusion in the lyrics to previous songs. By that time, the lyrics would be familiar and would agree with my previous argument on the topic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the last argument I will be able to make so I'm hoping that you don't blow me out of the water right here R. J.
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

1. Poor Recording Quality. - There is definently something wrong with poor recording quality, it shows that the band doesn't care enough to present good standards to their listeners. As for the quality all the songs overall don't match up to that of which Reel Big Fish puts out. - I agree that the best part of seeing a band is seeing them live. And making mistakes shows they are human, but mistakes should be left for the shows, not the recordings. - I've never seen a Streetlight live performance, so I can't really evaluate. But I will say that Big D and the Kids Table and Mustard Plug gave some of the best performances i've ever seen. 2. Lyrics repitition. - I suppose that it may be good for long time fans. But what about people who just are starting to listen to them? Even still, as a long time fan of any band, I wouldn't want them to sing about the same things all the time. 3. CHANGE! (Thanks Barack Obama, and now we also have Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney using the word a lot as well) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As you are the instigator of this debate, I would like to see some points for why you believe them to be the "best." Thanks brah!
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

I agree that the bands you have listed are very good ska bands and I know that it's all a matter of opinion on which one is the greatest. However, I do have rebuttals for each of your arguments: 1.Poor recording quality: I do not think that there is anything wrong with the recording quality of the songs. If you have any specific examples, could you point them out please? Besides that, A band can be good without having great recording quality. Actually, one of the best things about bands is being able to see them preform live. And the mistakes that you mentioned show that they're human and don't rely on computers to patch anything up. Things don't always have to be perfect to be good. 2. Repetition of lyrics: I agree that there are quite a few lyrics with bullets, guns, and my personal favorite: bullet-proof vests. To me, it's like an allusion to previous songs. It's something for the fans that have been with them since the beginning, something that reminds them what they love about Streetlight Manifesto. 3.Barack says "change" too much. lol... but yes, there are other ska bands and it really is all just a matter of personal opinion.
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

While I do agree that streetlight is an amazing band, I would not consider them the "best" one. There are many other great ska bands. To name a few: 1. Mustard Plug 2. Big D and the Kids Table 3. Reel Big Fish My problem with Streetlight: 1. Poor Recording Quality: - Although this is normal for the type of band they are, there are other ska bands who put much higher quality in sound on their recordings. I've heard countless mistakes on their recordings, that a professional band would have fixed. 2. Lacking in Writing Diveristy: - Their songs don't verge to far from their normal sound. I would like to see them take their music in some more direction. Also, their lyrics are sometimes overused. A common hook in their song's have to do with guns. "I've got a gun in my head, but the gun won't cock..." "9mm and a Three Piece Suit" "When they're coming for me i'll be sittin in my desk, with a gun in my hand" They could do with a little Barack Obama change in the lyrics department. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overall, they are a great band, but certainly not the BEST ska band.
Best ska band: Streetlight vs. All

Streetlight Manifesto is the greatest ska band around. Their unique ska sound has made them popular to many around the world. They are musical geniuses and some of their songs are the catchiest out there. I'm sure that you will agree that their version of Keasbey Nights is much better than Catch 22's even though Tomas Kalnoky was the lead singer for both of them, the music and some of the lyric changes directed at Catch are usually better. If you agree, you don't have to bother debating.. Unless you want to.
There is no special meaning to life

Looking back at the history of the universe, the milky way, the solar system, the sun, and the earth, it reveals a couple things about life as we know it. Now, while the advent of life still remains fuzzy, there are a few theories that could lead to an ultimate answer of where life originated. These include situations like bacteria and the like were entrapped in a meteor that crashed into the earth billions of years ago, after the first appearance of water here. Another proposed origin draws from the basic chemical makeup of the earth at the time where we have found the most early forms of life, which were powered by either DNA or RNA, which could have been brought about by interactions between the elements of the earth that coincidentally have been reproduced in a lab with a sterile box that was made to have a very similar chemical makeup of the early earth. Another theory is derived from the bible, where all living things were created around 4,000 years ago in a few days by a divine entity known as God. I'm not even going to go too far into that unless I have to to prove that last one false in order to enlighten the voters and the debater. So now, looking at the first two theories of how life came about, it seems to me that rather than being created out of absolutely nothing, (besides Eve) which, by the way, violates the laws of conservation of matter and energy, it makes itself out to be really no more than a coincidence rather than a planned event that created life. When we think about this for a minute, it becomes abundantly clear that, just like the rest of the inanimate objects in the universe and possible extraterrestrial life, there was no point to life developing. And one more thought to be put on the table is that, out of all the species of life on earth and the near guaranteed presence of alien life outside of earth, that Homo sapiens sapiens would be the only species to have some sort of special meaning as is taught by multiple religions. Oh, also, just based on this one thing, it pretty much contradicts any theory of creationism: https://www.atlasobscura.com...
There is no special meaning to life

Before I get into my argument I will provide some observations. First, I need to show that there is a reason as to why live lives, not why life was created. The resolution is "There is no special meaning to life." Not there is no special meaning as to why life was created. My second observation is that the resolution does not specify a religious or philosophical meaning. Now onto my argument. There is a reason that we live, to continue our species. "https://blogs.scientificamerican.com...; So yes there may be no religious reason for our life, but there is a reason to live.
Captain America would beat Batman in a fight

There have been times in the past in which the dark knight has not faired so well against a slim number of super beings, but he always learns from his mistakes and uses his newfound knowledge to defeat his superior opponent. The struggles with past super beings have prepared Batman for the ultimate showdown with Captain America. Batman has learned Ju-Jitsu from some of the best masters of the ancient art, so he's more than equipped to use the strengths of Captain America against him. Let us not forget Batman was trained by Tsunemoto, the deadliest Yakuza assassin, to anticipate and counter enemy attacks. With Batman's extensive training the Captain would be lucky to get in anything more than some glancing blows against Batman. To top it off, if Captains girlfriend were around to see the fight Batman would just need to trigger her hypnosis so that she would just end up killing Steve with her gun. .. again. In conclusion, Batman would utilize his superior technological advantage and his superior training to defeat Captain "fancy tights" America.
Captain America would beat Batman in a fight

Batman's vast arsenal is negligible. Shurikens, smoke pellets, flash-bang grenades; Cap's seen it all, and it won't be that difficult for him to evade or block any of Batman's gadgets. After all, Steve regularly faces opponents who wield high-tech gadgetry and often defeats them: like Red Skull, Baron Zemo, and even his fellow Avenger Iron Man. Additionally, Batman doesn't have such a great record against super-humans as you might think. You mentioned Bane; the very same villain who broke Batman's back, Yes, he came back and defeated Bane, but he still lost. Another example of a character with powers defeating the Dark Knight is Deathstroke: the super-soldier who is pretty much DC's Captain America. If he can beat Batman, what's to stop Steve from doing so? In conclusion, while this would be a very close fight, Captain America would win in my opinion. Thank you very much for an enjoyable debate!