BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Obama used IRS to target conservatives

"How's THIS for a contrast to conservatives waiting over a year for tax-exempt status?"1) Theres a difference between making a charity and applying for tax-exempt status2) 1 month isnt that far from the normal amount of time it takes for a charity to be approved by the IRShttp://www.501c3.org..."More Americans SUSPECT the White House, however I don't know if the claim is provable."Its because it isnt provable, since its false. "I know I didn't refute any claims, so all this to say I forfeit this round."Works for me"I don't change my view that Obama targeted conservatives, though."So in the face of overwhelming evidence showing that Obama didnt have anything to do with the IRS targeting Tea Party groups, you still are going to cling to your beliefs? Theres a difference between being loyal to your party and being stubborn....
Obama used IRS to target conservatives

How's THIS for a contrast to conservatives waiting over a year for tax-exempt status? http://www.inquisitr.com... I bet it's because he's related to Obama and agrees with the white house. More Americans SUSPECT the White House, however I don't know if the claim is provable. http://www.inquisitr.com... I believe it's true (hence the debate), but I'm not 100% sure. I know I didn't refute any claims, so all this to say I forfeit this round. I don't change my view that Obama targeted conservatives, though.
Obama used IRS to target conservatives

First off: The one source you gave says absolutely nothing about Obama doing his best to avoid questions, and I know that because the word 'Obama' doesnt even appear anywhere in the articleSecondly: There is no evidence that actually shows that the IRS was directed by the White House to target the Tea Party, in fact most evidence suggests that Obama had nothing to do with the scandal:http://www.forbes.com...http://www.rawstory.com...http://www.huffingtonpost.com...http://www.huffingtonpost.com...http://www.motherjones.com...http://www.businessinsider.com..."He's also hiding his college records, which is his right but it contradicts his claim to be a transparent president."That doesnt have anything at all to do with the debate though...."We never would have found out about this scandal if Snowden didn't fess up. I think these documents were classified so people wouldn't know they were being targeted. (Snowden opens a bag, releasing a cat)"Jesus Christ...... Snowden had nothing to do with the IRS scandal genious, Snowden revealed that the NSA was spying on tons of people for no reason at all, not that the IRS targeted tea party groups. The fact is there simply isnt evidence suggesting that Obama used the IRS to target Tea Party groups. Its the IRS's job to review and decide for tax-exempt status for political organizations such as the Tea Party, and while they had that right they completely overstepped their authority on what questions they could ask about the organizations.... Bottom Line: This isnt an Obama scandal, it is purely an IRS scandal.
Obama used IRS to target conservatives

My belief that Obama is behind the IRS scandal is based on the fact that he's been doing his best to avoid answering questions. http://www.cbsnews.com... He's also hiding his college records, which is his right but it contradicts his claim to be a transparent president. We never would have found out about this scandal if Snowden didn't fess up. I think these documents were classified so people wouldn't know they were being targeted. (Snowden opens a bag, releasing a cat)
Obama used IRS to target conservatives

"No, I'm 75% sure Obama DID use IRS to target conservatives."But that 75% is based on no actual evidence and instead is based entirely off of hatred for Obama. "I think Obama IS guilty and is hiding the evidence. Sound paranoid? "Yeah, because you believe in something that there isnt a single shard of evidence to prove is the case. "It might also be paranoid to say he's guilty of the Benghazi cover-up AND taking phone records without probable cause, but BOTH are true"The hearings for Benghazi have been going on for almost a year now and there is also no evidence of any kind of cover up. Also Obama didnt take phone records without probable cause, thats the NSA. Do you understand anything about how government even works or do you just feed on whatever Fox News feeds you?"HOWEVER, ABSENCE OF EVIDENCE IS NOT EVIDENCE OF ABSENCE"It kind of is.... If theres no evidence suggesting he did something wrong then 9 out of 10 times he actually didnt do anything wrong.... "Obama may have destroyed the records linking him to the IRS scandal."Ok now youre just being a conspiracy theorist.
Which one can be more evil

EXACTLY MY POINT! YOUR PLAN ISN'T EVIL AT ALL! You plan to destory the human race in order to make a better being. You want nicer people on earth, and you don't want earth to be destoryed. This is perfectly good! Not evil in any way. I on the other hand plan to torture humans to the break of insanity, hide from them, and eventually they will kill themselves. In other words, After 666 years of torture, 666 being an evil number I shall free the, and they will kill their loved ones. This is much more evil than wipeing them out of extinction in order to make the world a better place. Furthermore, creating a race to make them powerfull is good for the race. They will be happy and be having fun. This is not evil at all! Tibbers and Annie are more evil than you! You are just a goody two shoes. I on the other hand am pure evil. I make everyone suffer, inlcuding my self. I am so evil, I even made a hard to read text, with a crazy small font so you could barely read it. Also, I insulted you, and have a much superior plan, thus rendering me much more evil than you.
Which one can be more evil

You claim that destroying the planetbis easy but who said I'm destroying the planet im saving not destroying quite different . The human race has become quite idiotic they will eventually destroy themselves with the planet and I can't allow that to happen . If I'm right the end of the human race will be within 2 century's and when that happens they will lead to the destruction of all life on the planet . I will murder and kill all humans so that they will no longer harm the planet . Once all humans are dead the earth will eventually wipe out the remains of the human race . I will then see the most fitted creature on the planet to create a new creature that will dominate the earth . They will be more resourceful then the humans and they will become the better then others they will be the most powerful race in the universe .
Which one can be more evil

Destroying the earth is nothing, in fact it is child's play. Before I even begin, I would like to point out I'm Teemo. Nothing will ever be more evil than Teemo. Destroying and killing will give you benefit. Being truly evil, like me no one in the end should benefit at all. Even the doer must suffer. Just killing them is plain simple and lame. Here is how someone truly evil like would do it. First of all, I would blind every single human on earth, and secure them all in one area. Since I am stealth mode, no one will even notice, and before it is too late, everyone will be captured. Every day, they shall face constant torture. 1000 lashes shall be whipped upon all of them. They will all be required to change from either theism to atheism or atheism to theism. All their right shall be taken. Every day, they shall be slashed on the back to form a tally. Then, lemon juice shall be sprayed for 3 hours on their backs. This not only gives them extreme pain, but lowers the food on earth. They will be served nothing but the human flesh of those who didn't survive and blood to drink. If at any time they have children, they will be required to eat them upon birth. On the 666th year of torture, all survivors shall be freed. This makes them all psychopaths, and eventually turn on each other, and kill each other. This way, I have provided no harm. Then, on the day where they finally realise it was me, I shall go into stealth mode for years. This keeps them searching for me, and with the small amount of food they have, it will be in the end them who die. I however shall be alone, where I shall also suffer. This provides true evil to all. Simply killing them and destroying is child's play, torturing them for centuries, and in the preventing them from hurting you is true evil. Tickling a senior is more evil than your under thought plan.
Ecotourism Does More Harm than Good

I. Ecotourism Does Benefit the Environment A. According to Komo News, Ecotourism's human impact on nature is part of the natural process 1. Humans are part of nature, and their impact on nature is part of the World's natural processes. 2. This doesn't mean that humans should be wanton about their impact on nature. 3. It simply means that to consider all human impact on the environment as bad B. According to New York Times by Adam Lipact, Some negative externalities from eco-tourism are ok 1. There are certainly some negative impacts from eco-tourism. 2. What is important is to recognize that they are and can continue to be limited to a tolerable level, given the benefits. C. Ecotourism generates funds for conservation 1. The profits from many ecotourism businesses can be used to expand conservation efforts. 2. Some Ecotourism businesses realize that having a policy to donate a portion of their profits to environmental conservation efforts actually attracts more consumers for greater profits and environmental aid. D. According to debate.org, Ecotourism encourages the tourism industry to be "greener" 1. Tourism is going to happen whether we like it or not. 2. Ecotourism helps better manage and direct the tourism industry on a more environmentally friendly course II. It Benefits Both Cultural Understanding and the Local Population A. Ecotourism builds cultural awareness and respect. 1. A big part of Ecotourism's mission is to reveal cultures and build respect and understanding. 2. This is good, irrespective of the environmental issues, and helps build a more compassionate, cohesive world B. According to Seattle Times, Ecotourism economically benefits local people 1. Ecotourism is an industry brought to local environments that supplies many various jobs in tours, lodging, restaurants, and in all other accompanying elements of the tourism industry. 2. This is good, particularly in poor countries where such jobs are very welcome. III. There are positive social and democratic benefits A. According to debate.org, Ecotourism is good for the human soul and social health. 1. While much emphasis in this debate is placed on the environmental pros and cons, it is important to consider the benefits to humans and society in general from these kinds of activities. 2. When a human enters a forest or sees a breath-taking landscape, if often changes their perspective on life for the better. 3. This is good for the individual and for those that interact with the individual. Cumulatively, it is good for society. B. Ecotourism raises awareness of host country socio-environmental politics. 1. It is important that international awareness is raised not only about the need for conservation, but of the specific political issues surrounding conservation in a particular region or country. 2. These issues can vary widely, and are essential to understand if effective international responses are to be crafted. 3. On-the-ground ecotourism is very important to achieving this understanding.
Unlike the Bible, The Holy Quran respects women and gives them more rights

1. The passage from the Quaran does not indicate that both of them were guilty. Regarding the passage from the Bible, since both of them were present at the same time during the act they are both to be blamed. 2. "An euill nurtured son is the dishonor of his father that begate him: and a [foolish] daughter is borne to his losse" is the actual Bible quote. "Say to the Israelites: "A woman who becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son will be ceremonially unclean for seven days, just as she is unclean during her monthly period. 3 On the eighth day the boy is to be circumcised. 4 Then the woman must wait thirty-three days to be purified from her bleeding. She must not touch anything sacred or go to the sanctuary until the days of her purification are over. 5 If she gives birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then she must wait sixty-six days to be purified from her bleeding" 3. This passage is correct. 4. I believe you have misinterpreted this passage. It mentions that when men divorce women they need to give a proof of divorce (certificate). Somebody who divorces his wife not applicable if that cause was sexual immorality of the woman, which will make her the victim of adultery. .. . see my point? 5. "He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12 And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery" this is the correct passage. .. . 6. " Say to the Israelites, "If a man dies and leaves no son, give his inheritance to his daughter. 9 If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. 10 If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father"s brothers. 11 If his father had no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to have the force of law for the Israelites, as the Lord commanded Moses" is the correct passage 7. "He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray. 4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been. 5 He followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and Molek the detestable god of the Ammonites. 6 So Solomon did evil in the eyes of the Lord; he did not follow the Lord completely, as David his father had done" in him doing that he had gone astray from his father's belief. this is a lesson to be learned about polygamy. i would go on but as it is observed the statements made by the initiator are not correct. .
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

First of all, the exact definition of a fad "a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group. " I found this definition at: http://dictionary.reference.com... This definition says that a fad is temporary fashion, like silly bands, it is something that everyone wants or does for a short period of time, cutting has been around for years and years. For some teens, not fitting in is a cause of depression. I agree, teens do not look ahead and try to see who they will be 10 years from now. Another thing that causes self-harm is bullying. A lot of teens are bullied for not having the "perfect body." They starve themselves and try everything to make themselves perfect. These days there seems to be a standard height, weight, and shape. Though cutting should not be as popular as it is, I can understand why teens are depressed and why they resort to self-harm. A note to the readers/voters: In no way am I saying that cutting and self-harm is right, I am only working on my debate skills. I chose this debate because it is a topic that I oppose. Once again, I do not believe, in any way, that self harm should be used when teens are sad that they don't fit today's "standard" or that they feel like their friends don't like them anymore. Lastly, teens should never cause harm to themselves because they want something from their parents or even if they just want attention.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

that would still classify cutting as a fad wouldn't it? I never thought of it as right but I still believe that If it includes fitting in and trying to impress or in this case attract attention it is considered a fad. It might seem they are depressed but in truth they just want to fit in like every teen. We all go through the stage of teen blues, but no one looks ahead or appreciates what they have, which includes their bodies. The fad has become cutting because teens only think about what the next person is doing which seems to have become cutting.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

You have to look at it from a different point of view, if you were a teen and all of your so called "best friends" weren't talking to you or kept leaving you out, you would be depressed. To get attention, they think cutting themselves will make their friends feel sympathetic. They just want people to notice them. Cutting is taking it to far but they get what they are looking for, sympathy and attention. Its almost the first thing they think of because it seems that everyone had done it or thought about cutting before. Again, in no way does this make it right.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

When cutting first started, not many people knew about it, it was very hidden, and people didn't think that some one would actually turn to cutting that- never crossed anyone's mind. When I said it was a "last resort thing" I meant that not many people thought about harming themselves (as far as cutting goes) around the time when it was not so popular. Now that everyone knows about cutting it seems that the numbers have risen, and everyone wants to do it to get rid of their pain. It doesn't make sense because people are actually deep into depression, and kids just do it just to fit in.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

What time period was it used as the last resort? Its so common that cutting and harming themselves is all they think about if something sad, depressing or bad happens to do them. It does not seem to be used as a last resort any more. Time as changed and teens nowadays don't think very much before they act. Some do regret it but I can see why teens cut to fit in, they feel left out and maybe that aren't being noticed. Though it isn't right, it makes people pay more attention to them and feel sorry for them. Thats what they all want, attention from their peers. In no way is that making it right.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

That is my point exactly, I understand that they want to fit in and they sometimes take it too far. Also some kids cut or threaten to harm themselves to scare their parents into buying them something, in no way am I saying this is right. They are desperate for attention, freedom or they want something like the brand new Iphone. Though this is wrong, they may have siblings that are treated differently, or they just want their parents to spend more time with the teen.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

though your point remains true the generations that are coming up are starting to forget what cutting is for. If their parents don't get them a phone or they can't get a face book, all of a sudden their cutting. it just doesn't make sense. A lot of kids just cut so they "belong" in a certain group and a lot of kids cut just to get attention from their peers. it has become mostly a trend. Of course you will always find that one kid who has a genuine reason to do something like that, but most of them cut just to fit in.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

Though I would not cut or ham myself personally, I can see why teens do it. Its just like drugs, though a lot of teens wouldn't do drugs, they might say they do to seem "cool." Though this is a different situation, they might just say they harm themselves to fit in or to get more attention. Though a lot of teens are ashamed of what they do, they are ashamed because it is a very personal problem. Though it is not right, I understand why teens would lie to fit in. I also believe that so many people harm themselves, that is why there have been so any cases.
Why cutting yourself has become a fad, not a stress release for most teens

15 to 20 percent of the average teen population cut themselves or hurt themselves purposely. It is starting to become a trend as numbers rise and kids find they are depressed. The question is why? It is not because they are depressed any more but because they are trying to fit in. When kids first started doing this it wasn't that big and a lot of people were ashamed to say they did it. Now everyone uses the "I do it too" factor. If a teen joins a certain group where a majority of them cut, all of a sudden they start cutting too. What ever happened to the kids who actually used cutting as a stress release?
All new parents should attend a parenting class before having a child.

I believe life as a new parent is tough, especially in the case of a teen parent. Parents who are new to the parenting regime may not have someone to turn to or anywhere to get help, in these and all cases parenting classes should be required. If parents do not want to abide by this rule they should need to prove they have done some sort of previous counselling or had some sort of "experience" to prove they are "worthy" of becoming a parent. Currently, parents are not required to attend these classes but this only leads to more and more situations of abuse, injury and death on the child's behalf. To end these things I believe we should from the beginning, from where it all started, which in the case of new borns is with their parents. We need to require parents to take classes and become certified. Thank you for choosing this debate.
All new parents should attend a parenting class before having a child.

People will still be able to make decisions on their own in this class, it is not stopping them from really showing their true thoughts. In fact it is not impossible to prove they have had some sort of healthcare training in the past when classes for first-aid and CPR and available . Many new parents will have family members who will support them, I agree on that part but not all of those family members will be with them in the delivery room when the baby is actually born. All these classes lead up to the birth of the baby, outstanding family members really don't play a huge role in the actual birth. Many teen parents especially first-timers are scared about becoming parents, they don't know what the road ahead if them will actually bring, having these classes will not only teach them about becoming a parent but it will also teach them about how to become more responsible and money-safe as well. I defiantly need to argue about these classes being a "waste" in your words, if these classes according to the Con are a waste then helping to bring a healthy, beautiful life into this world is a "waste" too; these are in the words of the Con. Parenting classes would have helped the adults become more responsible and trustworthy and YES that would help lead to less cases of abuse and parental crimes. The last points you make are ridiculous as many teachers and health-care professionals could be very well trained and this is a great job opportunity for others not taking part in the class. I don't believe you work for the government so I don't think you can really say this is taking away from other jobs, everyone will be getting paid the same. People who cannot afford these classes will obviously get some sort of substantial help from the government, remember, these things are possible.