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DDOlympics -- R1: Talent

PREFACEThanks once more to Josh! I believe this is the first "relaxed" debate I have done...my Star Wars debates are always super intense, and so this should be a fun outlet. I appreciate the opportunity to do this debate. I will begin all of my rounds with a brief description of my poem, so that my thought process is somewhat clear. I will do three types of poems for you, to try and show some artistic versatility as well.I will firstly present a poem composed of unrhymed couplets. It follows, roughly, a 10-8 syllabic pattern, and is a bit whimsical. I don't want to spoil it by explaining it, but it should be fairly clear. It's titled: "A New One for the Closet". I hope you like it!POEMWould you like to know--know what I keep inmy closet? He's used in spells.I have a skeleton in my closet.no wait—it’s perfectly true.Bones are great for speeding up potions you—Oh no, don’t go! Stay and chat.Anyway, what was I saying. Hold on…?Oh yes, I remember now.I found him in the bog outside my home,propped up against a big birch tree.I had been out collecting newts and ‘shrooms(For my line of work you know…)Seemed as if he had been struck by lightning;I love a good, solid bolt!I thought he’d enjoy my downstairs closet,between my cauldrons and books.I see him when I go to fetch my broom.Each time the closet opens,My black cat stands on end hissing as if Skeley’d move sans my okay.Though, sometimes I pull out my eye of newt:cauldr’n bubble, and all that jazz…He used to be such a nice man. Until:he angered a certain Witch.Well, if you would kindly excuse me, sir,I have a full moon to catch.Unless you’d prefer to stay for supper…Now that I’m thinking of it…After all, it is my house specialty. And, I could use some new bones.It’ll freshen up my spells, dear. Now sit,I’ll warm the oven for you.
DDOlympics -- R1: Talent

Aloha, and welcome to these 2014 DDO Olympic Games!This is the talent event, pitting myself against Josh to see who advances to the Gold/Silver round, and who advances to the Bronze. I will be writing poetry as my talent. This first round is just for acceptance, and for Josh to specify what talent he will be putting on display in this round. Thanks to Josh in advance, and I look forward to a fun Olympic bout!
DDOlympics -- R1: Talent

So, this is my last video for this compitition. It was fun making these and it was better getting to know a side of my opponent that I haven't seen before. Truth be told BSH, I'd like to see your writing style against Larz regardless of what happens here.For the next debate, I'm going to turn off the lights, turn up the music, pull out my glowchucks and see it takes me.http://www.youtube.com...
DDOlympics -- R1: Talent

PREFACEWow. .. that's so cool, Josh! This has been a great debate, or rather, an amazing display of talent. In this round I have a rhyming poem organized into couplets. The rhyme scheme is AB CB DE FE etc. The first line of every couplet has 9 syllables and the second line has 6, as a reflection of the 9-to-6 workday put in by the speaker. Only the middle stanza (freedom. .. wilds/the. .. yonder) breaks from this syllabic pattern because it represents a break in the rigidity of the speaker's life. It is a moment that is not occupied by monotony. The poem is entitled "Nine to Six" and I hope you enjoy it! POEMI look out from behind my prison:my regimented life. I am trapped by all my schedules; my clocks define my life. At nine o"clock I travel to work. At 6 I arrive home. At 11 I finally sleep, and in my dreams I roam. Freedom to explore the wilds: the heavenly blue and purple yonder. But at 8am sharp I wake up, and to breakfast wander. So, I look out from behind my mask,my iron bars of pain. My is life defined by schedulestrapped by my clocks, again. CONCLUSIONI have offered a variety of poems to tried to demonstrate versatility within my talent (syllabically structured couplets, true free verse, rhyming syllabically structure couplets). I have tried to produce quality products all throughout, and I hope you enjoyed them! Thank you for reading this. Thanks to Josh for a great debate.
DDOlympics -- R1: Talent

Thanks again to Josh. That was an awesome performance! PREFACE This is a true free verse poem, meaning that is has no proscribed structure (such as couplets), no syllabic scheme, and no rhyme scheme. I got my inspiration from an Orson Wells quote, "There are only two emotions on a plane: boredom and terror," and I tried to weave that into the poem to bring it full circle. This one has a bit more gravitas too it that the last one--definitely a tonal shift--and I hope you enjoy it. The piece is entitle: "On a Plane." POEM "There are only two emotions on a Plane" he said. And in my mind there I am--scything the dreamy clouds. My life is no Odyssey; Not a long, weary journey. I mean, in 18 years how hard can any life be? At least for me: only an hour into a 6 hour flight. The children of war, The urchins of poverty, now they've had an Odyssey: already too near their destination. It seems almost pretentious for me to label my brief, secluded experience an Odyssey. (So, I try not to.) Yet, I have had my moments: The thrill of success, the bumps and jolts in the sky. When the plane reaches its destination, I guess I'll look back (years from now) and smile, having had more turbulence under my wing; more fear, angst, passion, excitement in my contrails. So far, the flight's had all the elements of an Odyssey, but it"'s not there yet. I hope my flight will be one, (an Odyssey that is) because to truly appreciate the flight, one must have experienced it. ": boredom and terror." he said. The end and the beginning. And in my heart, my Odyssey began-- My fanciful thoughts ended. I walked on board the Plane.
Why 10 Year Olds Should Be Able To Stay Home Alone

The resolution states that 10 year olds should be allowed to stay at home alone by default. Let's assume pro's sister enjoys the following:- She is responsible enough and willing to stay at home alone.- Her neighborhood is devoid of considerable danger, e.g., drug transactions or pedophilia.- Her house is childproof. However, not every 10 year old enjoys or exhibits the aforentioned. Many are irresponsible or are in crime-ridden neighborhoods. Ergo, not every 10 year old should be alone at home.
Why 10 Year Olds Should Be Able To Stay Home Alone

I am awesome and cool, so my sis should be able to stay home alone because I don't want to babysit her EVERY time my parents aren't here . Sometimes when my parents are working I have to babysit her before AND after school, but I want to go to my friends. My parents don't understand that. My sis it 10 and VERY responsible, but NO, my parents don't trust her. I don't even get paid. It's STUPID!!!!!!! It's so UNFAIR!!!!!!! POTATO23456789
There Are More Than Two Genders

Well this is my first debate EVER! I love debating (roasting) with people and discussing important issues with each other. Definition of Male: Of or denoting the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes, especially spermatozoa, with which a female may be fertilized or inseminated to produce offspring. Definition of Female: Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes. You cant be both, half, or neither genders. You either have a penis or a vagina. There cant be an in between gender, or according to face book 51 genders. This is completely different from what you are attracted to. This whether you have male or female genitalia. A "transgender" is not its own gender because that person/thing still has male or female genitalia. By the way you saying that you identify as a "base gender" doesn't prove that your argument is a fact. By the way again, when I click "Check Your Spelling" it says transgender isn't even a word (hint hint).
There Are More Than Two Genders

So, this is my opening argument, huh? Well, the thing is, sex/biology and gender are two different things. Very, very different things. So incredibly different. According to the Webster dictionary, gender is: The state of being male or female (typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones). "Biological ones". You see, that line means "sex", or, for the people who don't get what gender is, what parts you have. Gender is not that. Gender is related to "social and cultural differences". This means that there could be infinite genders, all being basically mixes or subtractions of being male or female (for example, being a demigirl means the mix of female and another gender). By the way, I identify as one of the "base genders", so you cannot bring up the fact that my argument is fueled by emotions instead of facts.
Socrates did not deserve the death penalty

Socrates deserved the death penalty. Not for "impiety" and "corrupting the youth", but the truth is (as any historian would know), these were not actually the crimes for which he was executed. To understand why Socrates was executed, and why he deserved to be executed, we need a more comprehensive view of the decade before his execution. You see, the truth is, Socrates was a danger to Athenian Society, and his teachings almost already once destroyed Athens. Athens was not about to let itself be destroyed bo Socrates twice, thus explaining his trial and execution. Socrates was a great enemy of Democracy. He strenuously and repeatedly objected to Democracy as a system of government. Which is of course his right. But what Socrates did was not only object to Democracy, but teach his objection to his students, such as Plato and Critias. At around 404 BC, Critias led a group of 30 tyrants, all of whom were heavily influenced by Socrates' teachings about the flaws and imperfection of Democracy and overthrew the Democracy in Athens with military force. They limited the civil rights of Athens and purged opposition leaders, forcing hundreds to drink hemlock and thousands into exile. It took another military coup one year later to rid Athens of this totalitarian military junta of Socrates' students. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Of course ... this was Not enough for Socrates. Even after giving Athens a taste of what a dictatorship was like, Socrates still advocated against Democracy. He still went through Athens, recruiting students, teaching them the horrors of Democracy, and fomenting rebellion and treason. Did he corrupt the youth of Athens? Yes he did indeed. In light of the danger he posed to Athens and Athenian society, the death penalty was more than justified. He could have chosen to stop his teachings. In fact, during his sentencing, he was expected to offer an alternative to the death penalty. But in his arrogance, he instead suggested that Athens offer him a stipend to continue teaching. Many Athenians had lost their family members, suffered tremendous hardship, or were thrown into exile because of the teaching of Socrates. And this arrogant man had the nerve to suggest that Athens Pay him to continue his teachings. So now you tell me, was Athens justified in executing him? 1. His teachings was dangerous to Athens, Democracy, and it's people. 2. He refused to stop his teachings. 3. He was offered a choice to either stop his teachings or face execution.
Socrates did not deserve the death penalty

My argument is simple: -->Socrates was unjustly accused of his crimes which put him to death. These crimes are: 1:Impiety 2:Corrupting the youth I will provide a brief opening statement, and whoever shall accept this challenge can create their opening statement based on that. -->The first charge of Impiety was a ridiculous statement because as he stated in the Apology, the very reason he began his travels, cross examining many artisans and politicians was because of the Delphi oracle, who stated that he was the wisest man alive. Since he did not believe this, he began his travels, attempting to discover if he was truly the wisest man alive. This seems to be a very religious act, considering he acknowledged the existence of the gods that the oracle communed with. -->The second charge of corrupting the youth is an equally ridiculous statement, because when Socrates cross examined a member of the audience, the response was that Socrates alone corrupted the youth, and every other man only benefited the youth. Socrates shut this statement down as well, revealing that none of the men in the jury had any care for the youth, that it was a mere excuse that they could use to kill Socrates. -->This is as far as i will go for now, i would hope whoever accepts this challenge does their best to contradict me. Good luck to whoever you may be, and may you all vote on the debate itself, but not on your personal views.
Socrates did not deserve the death penalty

Again, you're stating that Socrates told these men to overthrow Athens, which he did not do. They merely followed him and interpreted his teachings based on his perspectives, and then reacted on their own volition. Also, you said that Critias led a group of 30 tyrants, but you still haven't provided the names of these tyrants or their connection to Socrates, so I will disregard their actions entirely. As for your reference to Karl Marx, you stated that if he knew about Stalin, then he would have never supported any form of socialism? I disagree with this completely. It was the form of government that he believed in, period. Perspectives never should account for extremists, because those people are just that: extremists. Irrational, usually violent stubborn believers that their belief is the absolute truth. Karl Marx would not have stopped believing what he did, and he would not apologize for socialism altogether. Finally, you asked "Would You pay Osama Bin Laden if you lost a relative in 9/11 or would you execute him ... And do you think his execution is justified?" This is just ridiculous. If Osama Bin Laden killed one of my relatives, I would think he deserved some form of justice, but I am not one to decide who should die, no man has that choice. Also, this is irrelevant to the discussion. A real question that relates to this debate would be this: If you lost a relative in 9/11, would you try your believe that killing Osama Bin Laden's high school teacher is justified? I think most people would say no to this question. good luck to you sir.
Socrates did not deserve the death penalty

1. The Danger of the Socratic Teachings. A. "Yet I don't recall any tyrants that claim to be enlightened by Socrates. Would you happen to have the names of these tyrants, and also what these leaders did to be considered tyrannical, other than not believing in democracy as a functional form of government?" ----- My opponent's Question. My opponent clearly prefers WRITING to READING. I mean ... I understand if this was an oral debate ... but for crying out loud, It's RIGHT THERE!!!! LOOK!!! 4th Paragraph!!!! RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!! ("At around 404 BC, Critias ... They limited the civil rights of Athens and purged opposition leaders, forcing hundreds to drink hemlock and thousands into exile.") I. The Leader, Critias, was a student of Socrates. II. The Tyrants forced hundreds to drink hemlock and thousands into exile. B. "Also, at the time, Athens was switching between several forms of government" OF COURSE THEY WERE. HAVENT U READ ANYTHING I WROTE???? "At around 404 BC, Critias led a group of 30 tyrants, all of whom were heavily influenced by Socrates' teachings about the flaws and imperfection of Democracy and OVERTHREW the Democracy in Athens with military force. ... It took another military coup one year later to rid Athens of this totalitarian military junta of Socrates' students." AGAIN IT'S RIGHT THERE!!! Athenian democracy was overthrown by military force because of Socrates' teachings against Democracy and then restored a year later by another military revolution of outraged citizens. 2. "He refused to stop his teachings." "Many people see this as a sheer act of stubbornness on Socrates' part, but if looked at properly, one realizes that in the same situation, we would all make the same decision." Let's think about this for a second .... Let's Imagine if YOUR TEACHINGS were Responsible for the death of hundreds of your countrymen. Let's Imagine if YOUR TEACHINGS were responsible for the birth of a military Junta that oppressed YOUR neighbors and fellow citizens. If YOUR TEACHINGS were responsible for this ... would you continue? I believe that if Karl Marx knew his teachings would give birth to a monster such as Stalin, he would have had the decency to stop. Or at least apologize. Socrates did neither. He demanded to be paid. In fact .... that was the choice he offered Athens. Either they executed him or they paid him. Would You pay Osama Bin Laden if you lost a relative in 9/11 or would you execute him ... And do you think his execution is justified?
Socrates did not deserve the death penalty

Thanks for responding to this argument moondragon613, and now I'll address each point you've made 1: "His teachings was dangerous to Athens, Democracy, and it's people." >>>1A: You mentioned earlier in your argument on this point that Socrates encouraged tyrants and tyrannical views, yet I don't recall any tyrants that claim to be enlightened by Socrates. Would you happen to have the names of these tyrants, and also what these leaders did to be considered tyrannical, other than not believing in democracy as a functional form of government? It is true that Socrates was a danger to democracy, and that he pointed out many flaws of this system of government, but I don't believe this is the same as encouraging tyrannical behavior, even if he did encourage monarchical views. >>>1B: Also, at the time, Athens was switching between several forms of government, and did not remain a democracy for anywhere over ten years at a time. This scenario influenced the situation in two ways. The first way being that it enforced Socrates' view on the stability of democracy, and the second way being that most of the jurors at the trial of Socrates obviously favored democracy, in that they were part of this trial, and knowing that Socrates was dead set against the form of government that they supported, this I am almost sure swayed the vote against him, which can definitely be considered as unjustly putting him to death. 2: "He refused to stop his teachings." >>>2A: Many people see this as a sheer act of stubbornness on Socrates' part, but if looked at properly, one realizes that in the same situation, we would all make the same decision. Socrates was a stone mason as a career, which made him the little money that he ever had, but at heart, he was a philosopher. That was all he wanted to be and all he would be, a lover of wisdom. So while Socrates was on trial, he was presented with two options. One being that he could live and never do the one thing he wants, the second one being to die. Some of us might fear death to the point of living out a hollow existence until we die anyway, but given the choice, Socrates believed it was not worth it. In fact, he went to state that he was the "gadfly" that kept the democracy awake, by not letting them blindly believe anything, but instead questioning everything to arrive at the truth. Since I noticed that i also responded to your third point with this, I will leave it to you sir. Good luck.
Stem Cell Research

I look forward to the arguments and am excited to be debating him again (go vote on our other debate about using plastic surgery to enhance physical appearance if you want) I now will shut up and post my argument In case you don't already know what stem cell research is I will explain it as best I can. Stem cell research is taking ES cells or cells from aborted fetuses or embryos grown in a lab and injecting them into the area of the spinal cord where the neurons can no longer send messages to a specific part of the body. the reason why this works is because you are extracting the cells from aborted fetuses/lab grown embryos, that have not had time to develop yet and are essentially a clean slate. once these cells are injected into the spinal cord they become neurons and take on the job of the original one. You might be asking if it can cure paralysis why am I opposed to it. Well here's why. Before testing was done on humans, scientists tested the embryonic stem cell research (there are two other kinds adult stem cell extraction and umbilical cord extraction. @not_an_idiot and I are debating over embryonic stem cell research) on mice. according to www. allaboutpopularissues. org, "Mice treated for Parkinson's with embryonic stem cells have died from brain tumors in as much as 20% of cases.1 Embryonic stem cells stored over time have been shown to create the type of chromosomal anomalies that create cancer cells" If this form of stem cell research has caused brain tumors and cancer in mice, why would it not cause the same affect among human patients?
Stem Cell Research

I do see your point about my hypocritical statement @lizzzie_beee, and I am deeply sorry for the confusion. I was wrong to tell that story. Now, to address your statement about how Adult and Embryonic Cell are almost the same. There are many differences between the two. The main one is how easily ES cells can be acquired, while getting adult cells requires much work and possibly surgery. Another difference is cost to get them. Why pay more to undergo extensive surgeries that take away your ability to repair certain organs for a period of time, while you can simply grow ES cells for much cheaper? ES cells also can become almost any cell in your body, while Adult stem cells are very limited.
Stem Cell Research

First of all I'd just like to say that the reason I forfeited the last round was not because I did not have a rebuttal to my opponents argument but because I was extremely busy over the weekend with book reports projects reading etc not that any one cares but I thought I would include that. Alright Argument from this point on. In my opponents second argument he stated that "Although you statements about mice might get cancer from Stem Cell being put inside them is true, but I believe you are missing the point of the argument. The topic is stem cell research not stem cell testing."; however in his third argument he makes a hypocritic proposal that his uncle was helped by stem cells being injected into his body. Although I mean no personal offense by this and am truly sorry about what happened to your uncle I honestly truly am but if you said that the topic is stem cell research wouldn't the argument about your uncles progress was do to what you referred to as "testing" is it not. But in my opinion testing on mice and on say a actual human does qualify as research in my standards. Research is "the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions." So in theory testing it would be essential to so called research. Aside from the dangers that are in ES stem cell research there are other alternatives that work just as well if not better. Although it is stated that umbilical stem cell injection or whatever you would like to call it is less efficiwnt , there is also the option of adult stem cell research. Why should the government and others fund research that is controversial or contradicts ones beliefs or moral while there is a perfectly humane and let's just say widely satisfactory alternative. By this I mean research on adult stem cells and the process of healing a paralysized person is over all less likely to cause a rucuss over itself as extracting the cells from dead fetuses would.