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modern living has made the people of india sick,weak and disease prone

As you may have already noticed, I made a HUGE mistake last round. I would like to use that round as a forfeit and ask you to disregard EVERYTHING that I said. Now that me and my opponent are equal, I'd like to offer the following case. Modern Living: the way that the Indian's live life as of now. Indians: people from the nation of India. Sick: afflicted with ill health or disease. Weak: lacking in bodily strength or healthy vigor Disease Prone: having a natural inclination or tendency to catch a disease. SOURCE: http://dictionary.reference.com... ____________________________________ SICK: The reason for as to why I agree with the resolution is because there are millions of Indians that suffer from sickness. These sicknesses would lead to them becoming weak and disease prone. They are more likely to catch AIDS than any other nation in the world. A monumental study on genetic profile of the country's population has revealed that majority of Indian do not have natural protection against HIV/AIDS. The known protective marker - rs333 - in the CCRS gene is virtually absent in the Indian population. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com... AS of now,modern living has caused >3 million citizens of India to catch AIDS. http://www.nytimes.com... With this taken into account, modern living has, infact, caused the people of India to become sick. ____________________________________ WEAK: Stage 2: Mild Illness - At this stage, the virus grows within the white blood cells and destroys them. When most of the cells are destroyed, the immune system is destroyed and the body weakens. Some symptoms they might form are: they begin feeling tired, loose weight. http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us... ____________________________________ DISEASE PRONE: "HIV is a virus that uses the genetic material from our CD4 cells to make more copies of itself. The virus likes one particular cell in our immune system called a CD4 cell or t-cell. When it uses that cell's genetic material, it damages the T-cell making it unable to do its job in our immune system. The more of these CD4 cells that are damaged, the weaker your immune system becomes. Eventually, your immune system will become so weak that it will not be able to protect you from other illnesses and infections, thus you become sick." -Mark Cichocki, R.N "What Does HIV Do to Your Body?" ____________________________________ AS clearly shown above, modern living has made the people of india sick, weak and disease prone, THUS you vote PRO. -Protagoras of Abdera
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

Attention: This argument does not attack all classrooms, but does attack those classrooms that insist on multiple choice tests and assignments with defined answers. Students learn and think in different ways. Some students are better at certain things than other students. Students should therefore all not be graded on the same scale. Grading has become more of a competition between students. A child can put so much effort into studying for a test and then end up getting a terrible grade. The grading system has simplified teachers' work in the classroom. A set key of answers defines the student's success. Teachers give a test and only base the student's grade off of the answer key they have in front of them. But do we ever think about the amount of effort the student may have put into studying for that test? Their effort should come before the quality. There is an effort-based grading scale at Benedict College of South Carolina. For freshman, they are graded 60% effort and 40% knowledge. According to the college, they believe that students can get more feedback from the professors that would allow him/her the ability to improve in a certain area. Students seem to be more willing to retain information that they aren't cramming down at the last minute, but material that expresses their effort. It makes no sense that I can fake my way through a class the whole semester by never understanding the material but passing all the exams. Our system has become too dependent on quantity and less on the quality of a student's work. Reading, writing, or math may never be a student's forte, but a willingness to try their hardest is what should truly count. Students should also be graded on their social and emotional learning. SEL skills include self-awareness, working in teams, decision making. These are both things that will propel a student forward in his/her success. If we show students that we are paying attention to these sorts of qualities, they are more prone to develop these skills. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "character is higher than intellect." We are teaching our students material that they may never be able to apply on the job. The skills and traits we instill in them would be much more beneficial from a long-term perspective. It seems pathetic to think that we are evaluating our students by letter grades and not a better system that allows them to apply their work ethic in the next class.
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

To begin with, effort is a broad word and can be interpreted in many ways. I understand we have to encourage our students to excel in school, but how will grading on an effort scale reach our ultimate goal? Grades will not take away from a student's interest level if anything it should help them become more interested. There are going to be subjects and classes in school that will not grasp the attention of everyone in the class, which means if we adopted the effort scale the child would not receive a good since a large portion of the scale is dependent upon effort. Effort is a concept you either take or lightly but no in the middle action. The current grading scale has it benefits because you are able to question your grade if their is a discrepancy whereas effort is solely illustrated by the work you turn in. Each methods have their flaws and nothing will work for everyone. I can honestly say my knowledge has increase about certain topic in school because I am conscious of the fact that my grade will be a reflection of me. If we create a new grading scale it would not show how much a person has learned because the student will still be able to cram for exams as well. I understand where the pro is coming from; however I believe the current grading scale will continue to be effective. It will be effective because we are able to learn the material and become intrigued by other topics which will only enhance our grades due to an interest level
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

I appreciate the con's enthusiasm about the grading scale, but con has still not provided a good reason why this is the best way. Why should the teacher have the final say? It would be a different story if the student's were receiving individual attention. In this case, they are not. How do we know that the student has and will "retain prior knowledge gained" even after their assessment in a class. Students to cram for tests and assignments because they know that after the test they will never have to know it or be questioned on it again. A grade does nothing but show that the teacher acknowledged the child's assignment and we will never know if they fairly graded the assignment. I assume this is where the issue of trust comes into play. Not only trust in the teacher, but trust the student is trying their hardest and putting the most effort into each assignment. Con also states that "succeeding is not based on effort." I have to beg to differ on that statement. We must understand that students have different levels of skills and talents. If they are working on an assignment which isn't really their forte, effort is really important in their accomplishment of the assignment. Not everyone can be perfect at everything. That's why we have to encourage students to really excel in something they love and continue doing that. Becoming too spread will not allow a student to do their best on that specific thing that they are good at. I do not think that the con is aware of what "effort" really means. Con defines effort as "illustrates you attempted the problem with very little concern on the outcome. Dictionary.com defines effort as the exertion of mental or physical power; also hard work. In short, I argue that the disadvantages to the current system are: 1.Grading is a competition between students. 2.Quality is valued more than effort. 3.Social and emotional learning are undervalued. 4.Material presented is not optimized for the workplace. I also argue for an alternative system where: 1."effort should come before the quality" 2."Students should also be graded on their social and emotional learning." In conclusion, I propose a system with no grades at all, where students complete coursework approved by and/or designed by professionals in the appropriate field. Emotional learning therapy sessions and social retreats will complete the curriculum. In all cases, as long as the instructor feels that the student tried his or her best, the student will pass the class.
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

I understand what a grading scale is used for; however if we alter the grading scale it will have an effect on how students are selected to attend prestige and other Universities. A student's work is valuable and the teachers should take that into consideration when grading but a letter grade still needs to be given. In some school districts numbers are used instead of letters but it reinforces the same concept with 4 being equivalent to an A. The pro stated "a student puts in more effort to their work that is given a simple letter." We as student's definitely put in a lot of work but ultimately at the end of the day it is up to the discretion of the teacher to decide what grade the student will receive. The teacher has final say when it comes to a lot of things pertaining to students because the child can believe they did an outstanding job on an assignment and put a lot of time into it On the hand, the teacher may not like one aspect of the assignment and give the child a low percentage when marking effort section. Therefore, changing the grading scale will make a huge difference since the teachers have final say so. A child can challenging self with trying to improve a grade that has created problems throughout the duration of school. Succeeding is not based on effort but based on what you know and how well you will retain prior knowledge gained. I will mention the one problem I have with the grading scale is all teachers do not use the same format which will create contention between involved parties. Teachers do not fail the students fail self by not being prepared and showing little effort. Effort is not a good attribute to consider when challenging the grading system because each student will not perform up to par since effort weighs the most. Effort is format that basically illustrates you attempted the problem with very little concern on the outcome. Tradition is good at times because it will not create an additional headache. Also you effort and knowledge the teachers would not have anything to elaborate on when completing assessments.
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

I would first like to point out con's first statement that "the grading scale has absolutely nothing to do with how an individual learns." That is exactly my point. An individual will not learn his/her best by making an effort and then being graded on it. Grading is used as to measure a student's work on an A, B, C, D, F scale, but a student's work should be seen as more than just a letter grade. A student puts in more effort to their work than work that is given a simple letter. Secondly, con said "this scale is effective because everyone is graded the same way with emphasis on quantity." This is just what we need to stray away from. Students are individuals with different skills and talents. There need not be a common scale in which students fall into "letter grades." We want the students to challenge themselves to do better but not "compete...with others." That is not the point of the education system. The education system seeks to expand a student's thinking skills. We limit a student and the possibilities with a grading scale. It is not our job to gauge if the student has learned the concept. It is the teacher's duty to present the material in an engaging way and allow the student to explore that topic in his/her creative way. The current grading system really limits our students to their imagination and ability to think outside the box. The education system today has "4 answers" for everything. Why stop a student for thinking the impossible? Students would be willing to put more effort into their school work if they were not boxed into possibilities for answers but given a creative outlet. We cannot say what is "easy" for a student and what is not. The teacher has to present the information in an informal and fun way that will allow the student to respond in a way that suits their abilities. Students work on different levels and paces. We have to respect that. We have to respect their emotions. There is nothing wrong with a child exceeding at everything. We get so caught up in trying to get students to fail at some things so that they will learn from those mistakes, but a student is more apt to learn of failures if we present those failures prior to their fall. That is our problem today, we are stuck in the traditional way. Let's take a step outside the box and expand our children's minds.
The U.S. Grading System should be challenged

The grading scale has absolutely nothing to do with how an individual learns; therefore it should not be challenged. It is evident that all students are not great test takers which influence the outcome of the test. The grading scale is a method used to analyze a person's comprehension of recently covered content on an exam by giving them a A, B or possibly plus or minus grades. This scale is effective because everyone is graded the same way with emphasis on quantity. Having a grading scale allows us to become competitive with self as well as with others. If we had a combined grade of effort and knowledge we still would not be able to identify if the student actually learned concept, subsequently grading a student on effort would allow the child to have a so called easy life since they only have to demonstrate little effort. The grading scale allows a plethora of opportunities to exceed or fail whereas the purposed grading scale adheres more to emotions than concept. For instance NCSU has a small group communication and we are graded on our social learning but in a traditional manner. With the current grading system anything can be graded but we need to continue to grade on actual performance instead of other factors that will eliminate the traditional letter grade format. We need to continue to complete with self since that will be the primary reason as to why we will eventually outperform others.
Protecting your own body is a responsibility, not a right.

Resolution: Protecting your own body is a responsibility, not a right. My opponent will argue that protecting your own body is a right and not a responsibility. First round for acceptance only. Rather informal definitions: Responsibility: Something we are obliged by our identity or position to do Right: An power that is endowed upon us by our identity or position Protecting your body: Ensuring the well-being and safety of your body
what is the worst movie ever

Well, I've been a firm believer in sticking to one's side until the end of the debate, but in this case, the movie was actuallyso bad that just the review made me want to throw up. The only good thing about it is that the Nostalgia Critic is hilarious. I mean Absolute Zero sucked moldy pork shavings, but I wouldn't even be in the same vicinity as a Garbage Pail Kids DVD. I know this will add a loss to my record, but I have to concede your argument.
what is the worst movie ever

Another atrocity is that people have actually bought Absolute Zero and consider it a good movie, honestly,on one note it would actually be almost more offensive that Absolute Zero attempts at being a high quality film, while it doesn't seem the Garbage Pail Kids does. Absolute Zero failed miserably. If Garbage Pail Kids wasn't such an offense to all that is good and holy, I would still argue Absolute Zero is worse,
Thor is better than Hulk

Like I said in the comments, the Hulk took down that alien in one single hit as he was changing from human to Hulk. Thor couldn't even take one down without using Mjolnir to direct lightning onto the portal witch still didn't kill them only pushed them back to keep them from coming through. If he"s the Professor or Greenskin Hulk, Thor will be annihilated. Hulk will be smarter, stronger, more resilient, and he"ll have the greatest advantage possible, the ability to heft Mjolnir, thus making Thor nothing more than a swordsman. the Hulk can just keep coming back, stronger with each passing second that Thor allows him to live. There"s a reason why Richard Reed and the Sentinel stated that at the end of time, the only thing left will be the Hulk and what remains of the universe. It has been proven time and time again that the only way to defeat the Hulk and that is by neutralizing him. That would only be possible if Thor had the Odin Force and that would still depend on if Thor could ever get a shot at him. And we all know how the the Hulk is with getting exiled. If he comes back, it's revenge, revenge, revenge.
anything religious based

My opponent seems to forget that we are in a 10-minute, 2-round debate. He has made no arguments whatsoever. He states that the New Testament is biased but gave no evidence to support it. His arguments, are therefore, baseless. I will proceed with my arguments nevertheless and end the debate. I will be arguing that certain verses say that the Bible verses states Jesus is the son of God. Examples: (Sources on Comments) Matthew 16:15-17 [1] 15Jesus said to them, `Whom do you say I am? ' 16Simon Peter answered, `You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. ' 17Jesus answered, `Simon, Jonah's son, God has blessed you. No person on earth has showed you this. But my Father in heaven has showed you. Luke 1:35 [2] 35The angel answered, `The Holy Spirit will come to you. The power of the Highest One will be over you. That is why the holy child who is to be born will be called the Son of God. John 1:34 [3] 34I saw the Spirit coming on him, and I have told you. This man is the Son of God. '
anything religious based

Thanks to PRO for instigating the debate. As PRO stated in the comments, he has given me the permission to create the resolution here in my R1 argument relating to what was agreed. FULL RESOLUTION: The Holy Bible does not indicate that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. DEFINITIONS: (Sources on comments) The Holy Bible- (or Bible) is the collections of the primary religious texts that convey the mythology of Judaism and Christianity. Jesus Christ- (or Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus, Christ) is the central figure of Christianity. God- is the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe. (As said in the Bible) Indicate- to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show NOTE: So basically, since I am CON, I will be arguing that certain verses in The Holy Bible indicates Jesus as the Son of God, I will be posting them here in the debate, and to be fair to my opponent, I’ll give him a chance to state his first arguments in R2, then I’ll state mine. I await PRO’s response, good luck!
That much of the world is offended by U.S. attitudes and ideas

I'm sorry in the heat of my conversation and my devout patriotism for my country I have lost sight of the argument here. And my apologies for that. Now to what really matters, the statics " 55% Percentage of respondents who answered "very favourable" or "fairly favourable" when asked how they felt towards America, with Canadians second in line for the most favourable responses (after respondents in the U.S., of course). Overall, 37 per cent of respondents answered "very unfavourable" or "fairly unfavourable." " Keep in mind several country's and around 1000people from each were interviewed for this. Source: http://www.cbc.ca... " United States is the most admired country in the world. The U.S. nabbed the top spot of this year's National Brand Index (NBI), which ranks countries by how admired they are globally, up from number seven last year: " Source: http://thinkprogress.org... If you go to this website, http://www.guardian.co.uk..., click on a survey results ---> Americans Good or Bad?, you will see an average of 68 percent of people have a favorable opinion of Americans. And I lay my case to rest. Few may have unfavorable opinions of the US, but the majority considers us favorable.
That much of the world is offended by U.S. attitudes and ideas

'Paris, France' - who needs to be told that Paris is in fact a French city; not to be confused with Paris,Texas. One predates the other by a mere 2000 years and is a cultural world treasure; the other is, well....... Do Americans get how arrogant this makes them look to folks outside USA? This argument is about the US naming a city after Paris? I fail to see the arrogance here, if anything they would be happy we admire their city and 2000 years of "cultural treasure". Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code (I know, trivial mass entertainment) states "Tuilleries at Versailles as Paris' version of Central Park". Funny, that- Central Park came 200 years after the Tuilleries??? Lazy writing or mere ignorance? You fail to realize the difference between Hollywood and real life... You found a spoof in a movie. What? Do you want a cookie? Whenever I see The President talking about 'the war on terror' he always refers to protecting America's way of life... fair enough. Yet its as if the ROW does not exist; many other countries are also threatened, including America's allies but they rarely get acknowledgment. You hear mostly about US troops because your in the US, if you lived else where you'd be hearing about that nations army's and events. American society needs to take a long hard look at its greedy self interest; seriously reduce its per capita consumption of resources and adopt a 'fair shares' policy toward the less consumer driven countries. If you want this, give up your internet, your computer, your house, most of your income and donate it to charity's. You cant ask the common person to give up what they RIGHTFULLY earned just to make it "fair" life isn't "fair", get used to it. America was based off a free market system, the strive for a better product and a richer lifestyle is what drives American economics. You also fail to realize that the US donates more to foreign aid then other any other country. Yes, it may be a small amount depending on how wealthy we are but why do we have to pick up the burden of fixing the failures of other country's? Also, I think we should stop donating money to other country until our poverty level goes down and we fix the problems in THIS country.