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Wanting Someone to Not Commit Suicide Is Equally As Selfish As Wanting to Commit Suicide

Rules: 1. First round is acceptance. 2. Please refrain from using profanity. Quotes are the only exceptions. 3. Commanding the viewers to vote for your side is forbidden. No "vote me" or any of that. 4. This debate is based on the following definition: -selfish: characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself 5. No sources allowed. These should be YOUR thoughts in YOUR words. Examples may be used, but they are purely hypothetical. 6. The cases of suicide to be referenced here should be only those based on the suicidal intents of depressed people. No PoW or suicide out of spite instances should be referenced. 7. Burden of proof is shared.
Retarded People on debate.org

Debate.org is filled with retarded, stupid people. Here are some examples: http://www.debate.org... http://www.debate.org... I've said a lot about reggee, but let me just say that he's an Indian but wants Indians illegal. http://www.debate.org... Also, reggee has twisted logic and is perverted. http://www.debate.org... This person, Sammi, thinks that dog turd tastes good. She must have severe retarded problems or something: http://www.debate.org... I want you to find more stupid/retarded people on debate.org and tell me what you think of them
Vegetarianism: we should stop eating other animals.

I would like to address the counter point that you have brought up. Being vegetarian, to be precise a lacto vegetarian, means that the only things you are giving up is meat and eggs. This means that you still are eating all dairy products and other animal products. This is a key fact in this debate because being this type of vegetarian makes it that much easier for the individual to get the nutrients that he or she needs. Because the individual is missing out on only meat and eggs, as a researcher you must find what nutrients are prominent in each product. Meat contains mainly fats, proteins and iron. Each of these can be replaced in other food sources. The same goes for eggs, they contain mainly proteins fat and sodium. All of which can also be replaced by your diet. Although some people feel that not eating meat is a waste of a life because they would become weak, this is a complete myth. The reason that vegetarians are perceived as weak and feeble is because they are no fat because of all the meat they are eating. Therefore in comparison to the meat eater they may be weak and feeble, but they usually lead the healthier lifestyle.
Vegetarianism: we should stop eating other animals.

The type of vegetarian that we are debating about is someone who is lacto-vegetarian that means they eat dairy products; but no eggs or meat. There are many reasons for being vegetarian and not only because you feel that have had the animals deserved a better life. There are health benefits from being vegetarian as well as solving many world food shortages. Also becoming vegetarian would help the world as well as you, like global warming could e reduced (assuming this is an accepted theory), and if everyone became vegetarian there would be better water supplies throughout the world, being vegetarian can also save you money. Being vegetarian is healthy, Vegetarians are usually lean and strong, because knowing that they cannot eat some things, the watch their diet more than the average person does. Vegetarians rarely have vitamin deficiencies because the foods that they are leaving out don't have many vitamins to start with. Also within meat there are bad things such as fat and drugs that the animal has taken in. I an average stake contains 9.5 grams of fat [1], that is over half of your daily guidance, which clearly is a good reason for not eating too much meat to start with. On top of this the animals that you are eating as a non vegetarian are being filled with drugs and chemicals to make them grow faster, these when consumed in large amounts can make you feel ill and drowsy. There are many other illnesses that you can get from meat, like Osteoporosis, Kidney Stones and Gallstones, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Gum disease, and acne can be caused. This is all because of poor animal fodder. If you were under the impression that meat is good for you there is another problem that faces you which is an excess in protein. The average American eats 400% of the RDA for protein which can cause excess nitrogen in the blood that causes host of long-term health problems [2]. If you are a vegetarian and you don't eat meat, then you also save money, meat is more expensive than vegetables and other vegetarian foods. Also because you are healthy, for the reasons of being healthy see above, you don't have to spend as much money on healthcare as you otherwise would have had to. Reasons to become a vegetarian based on environmental factors is that the production of meat costs more fossil fuel emissions and other bad gasses then producing vegetables. We can also conserve water by eating more vegetables and less meat. "It takes 3-15 times more water to produce animal protein as it does plant protein. " [2]. To help human food resources we can eat more grains. This is because for 100 acres of land we will produce enough beef for 20 people the same amount of land and we can feed 240 people. With the excess food we can feed a lot of starving people. [3] [1] . http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk... [2] . http://www.britishmeat.com... [3] . http://www.flex.com...
Vegetarianism: we should stop eating other animals.

Look, this is my first debate and I really don't know. I just have a complex way of thinking about things. So don't take anything personally, because I'm really only 12 but I'm in 10th grade because I skipped grades. Anyway, I believe in animal rights, but I think that if animals are killed, we must eat it! I think that if you petition the meat companies that make the meat to not make much of it, then there would no be a waste of meat!
The Christian Bible (NIV) Is Inaccurate and Unreliable

It seems as though he has already started the debate, but that's quite alright. Point 1: The Bible has been changed multiple times. The Christian NIV Bible which is used around the world today has been altered and picked apart many times over the years. A prime example of this is the verse of 1 John 5:7, which reads "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one. " [1] However, this verse cannot be found in the original Greek manuscripts. It was added by the Catholic Church during the translation to Latin. Some scholars believe that this is because the Church was attempting to attract pagans who already believed in a type of "Trinity. " Regardless, this is a prime example of the manipulation of the Bible that has occurred. Point 2: The Bible contains contradictions. When one begins to truly read into the Bible, they realize that it contains a multitude of contradictions. One such contradiction comes from the words of Jesus himself. He first said, "I and the Father are one. " (John 10:30) Then he went on to later say, "You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you. ’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. " (John 14:28) [2] This is also another piece of evidence against the Trinity. There is a long list of contradictions which I do not wish to post here, so I provided the link. I will allow my opponent a quick rebuttal and then make my final case as well as my own rebuttals.1- . http://www.yrm.org...2- . http://www.infidels.org...
The Christian Bible (NIV) Is Inaccurate and Unreliable

There are numerous eyewitnessed and personal accounts that give the Word Of God great relevancy. To save us some time and energy see the link here. http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com... These prophecies that you have already seen like the Israelites claiming their land during the 1960's, the beheading of Christians by Islamic terrorists, natural disasters that are taking place in unforseen and odd places. It was said that there will be violence in the land (Earth) like the days of Noah. This is when Nephilum walked here as giants in human form. They are know as hybrids. See Genesis Chapter 6. They are the leaders and workers of darkness, principalities in high places. That means your politicians, teachers, world renowed scholars,spiritual advisors, and philosophers. They are in that group as well.
Yo mama fight

Saw a couple of these of this website and some others and thought it would be fun . Rules: 1) 3 jokes per round 2) In the last round, just one knock-out joke 3) Just for fun , don't take this too seriously Good luck to my opponent. First 3 jokes: 1. Yo mama so at when she gets on the scale it says "to be continued" 2. Yo mama so stupid she thinks a quarterback is a refund 3. Yo mama so poor your family eats cereal with a fork to save milk
Walmart closings are due to plumbing problems

Thank you con for being so in touch with civil unrest you offered not one written statement from a civilian that feels unrest building amongst them and their circle of friends. I also noticed you refused to confront the actual CNN announcement that Wal-Mart is currently hiring because closed stores are in the process of being reopened.(plumbing problems fixed) Good news for you as now your job prospects are expanding. You should also be aware that Wal-Mart's employee application process will have a test that might require you to use a 3x5 card for cheating in order to pass the exam. Good luck and remember, civil unrest is an ambiguous claim so no rational person would consider your argument as being provable until there is a particular issue you attributed "civil unrest" to. Protest of young black men being shot by a police officer could be considered civil unrest. That seems to occur frequently here in New Zealand. I also noticed you didn't specify which country is experiencing this unrest and since Wal-Mart is worldwide this left the door open for you claiming any country as being the subject of your contention that civil unrest has been acknowledged as slowly building.
Walmart closings are due to plumbing problems

Again I'm contesting the recent closings could no way correlate to faulty pipes on a nationwide scale. All the books you've read in that lonely library don't seem to reflect your intellect in the slightest and hiding behind your corny wall joke makes it all the more apparent. Civil unrest on a mass scale has yet to take place, but Wal-Mart's elite are aware its on the horizon hence the mysterious closings. The wall provided a more stimulating debate as I watched its paint dry. Was hoping for a well rounded discussion, instead caught the receiving end of a 40 year virgins hostility.
Walmart closings are due to plumbing problems

Actually I would describe myself as a mirror in regards to this debate, not a wall. But self flattery aside it will suffice to say that those who argue with walls are currently fostering civil unrest. It isn't an insult to your intelligence that Walmart closed stores due to plumbing problems. It is an insult to walls that you argue with them,unless they are walls you are considering buying at WALLmart......now to the point. http://money.cnn.com... The above link might be considered just another brick in the wall, or just another nail in the proverbial coughing or coffin. Of course I am more than willing to entertain your argument of civil unrest if you provide me with 5000 signed statements by civilians that they are organizing because of civil unrest and not because they couldn't use the bathrooms at a closed Wal-Mart and I will concede. Btw, here's the Pentagon's assessment of current possible locations of civil unrest. Wal-Mart bathrooms weren't closed because of the unrest in these particular "hot seat" locations. http://anonhq.com...
Walmart closings are due to plumbing problems

Before anything can really be debated, it must be made clear where both parties stand on the issue. Your implying the plumbing problems are the effect of civil unrest. We've done nothing to Walmarts' bathrooms? You sound excited and enthused to reside at your local concentration camp. Civil unrest hasn't taken affect yet but they are in fact preparing for it obviously. Elaborate further ...... or at all, otherwise I'm arguing with the wall.
Rap battle

Boy I'm on some intelligent thug $hit Like a condom that's broken I can't be fvcked with Is that really your toughest? $hit was kinda bland dawg Agent is the man dawg About to whup your @$$ like grandpa But send your verse 2 Give me another excuse to hurt you and another verse after that Cause I want dessert too. You don't know who you fvking with Might as well just call it quits You got no O-line And I'm bringing a fvking blitz And i might answer the phone when you call your b!tch Don't feel bad, I'll teach the chick some new tricks.
Rap battle

The boy step up to the plate, but its only his first debate, I dont know about you but imma chop him and throw him out like it is live bait. Dont be scared, we all know you have to fall and die, but soon after this debate you gunna fall and cry. I talk the truth, I see you hanging round them lame, dudes, I listen to rap, Which i play straight from i tunes. You cant win so dont try, You so late you still playing games from 2009. Its no hate its buisness, call me charlie sheen cause im winning. Im to hot im like the tires spinning, your face face kinda pale how you feeling. I just spit u up and threw you out, i need a break ..... Time Out.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) should be abolished or amended

We still need to protect the youth of this nation.How are youth protected when many lie about their age. 7.5 million children are on Facebook, which shows children are not protected.http://abcnews.go.com...Quote from Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org...'s_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act#ViolationsThe FTC has brought a number of actions against website operators for failure to comply with COPPA requirements, including actions against Girl's Life, Inc.,[7] American Pop Corn Company,[8] Lisa Frank, Inc.,[9] Mrs. Field's Cookies, and Hershey Foods.[10] In September 2006, the FTC levied substantial fines on several enterprises for COPPA violations. The website Xanga was fined US$1 million for COPPA violations, for repeatedly allowing children under 13 to sign up for the service without getting their parent's consent.[11] Similarly, UMG Recordings, Inc. was fined US$400,000 for COPPA violations in connection with a Web site that promoted the then 13-year-old pop star Lil' Romeo, and hosted child-oriented games and activities, and Bonzi Software, which offered downloads of an animated figure "BonziBuddy" that provided shopping advice, jokes, and trivia was fined US$75,000 for COPPA violations.[12]Why does the FTC need to fine websites when children can still get on the website by lying about their age.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) should be abolished or amended

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires websites to seek verified parental consent before knowingly allowing children under 13 to sign up. I think the law should be abolished or amended.http://en.wikipedia.org...'s_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act1. Allowing your child online is implied consent.It's like a parent dropping off a kid to an arcade and then all the individual games require a parent present and a parent's photo ID to play. Obviously if the parent dropped their kid off, they already consented to their kids playing those games. Similarly, if you allow your child online unsupervised, of course they are able to sign up for websites like Facebook, etc. I know not all parents care, but that's their business. It's up to parents to set the rules for online use, and they can make rules as they see fit. Many parents help their underage children sign up for websites like Facebook, so that is implied consent.2. Kids lie about their age.It's very easy for kids to lie about their age. 7.5 million children are on Facebook.http://abcnews.go.com...So obviously the law does not stop kids from joining social networking sites. That makes the law ineffective.
Felons should be highly punished in the job market

Alright, I will make my argument unopposed. The purpose of justice in government is simple: to punish those who violate the rights of others. In governments formed according to social contract theory, such as ours, the people surrender certain freedoms afforded to them under natural law so that the goverment may protect other, more important rights, such as the rights to property, liberty, and life. The people give the government a monopoly on the use of retaliatory force, which would have belonged to individuals in the state of nature. They do this so that the government may, by a system of objective courts, determine the guilty party and distribute punishment according to the law of the land. To say that the purpose of the courts is not to punish criminals but to rehabilitate them shifts the role of government from that of an objective dispenser of justice to that of a simple modifier of behavior while continuing to deprive the injured the right to retaliate against their abuser. I feel that this shift deserves a great deal of justification, which my opponent has thusfar declined to provide.http://www.iep.utm.edu...
Felons should be highly punished in the job market

I will argue that the purpose of a criminal justice system is to punish those who have violated the rules of the social contract on which a society is based, not to rehabilitate those individuals. I would also argue that in order for objective law to remain effective the values outlined therein must be shared by most of the populace which it governs. Under this circumstance any voluntary market would punish those who violated the law with a certain degree of ostracization. This hardship is an inevitable part of the social cost of committing a crime in any stable society.If 'highly' in the context of this debate is defined in a way which makes it impossible for any felon to survive after release from prison then I concede the debate.
There is no proof of vestigial parts, that have been found, so far.

Thanks Pro It should be noted by Pro that he set this debate up to discuss " human body part(s) (that are) not beneficial anymore." So, for this debate he must refute that the vestigial parts I list are still useful as of today. Additionally, evolution itself is irrelevant to this debate. The purposes of these parts must be wholly demonstrated with empirical evidence. If evolution happens to provide us with this evidence, so be it. Wisdom teeth: Con argues that not everyone (aka the exceptions) needs there wisdom teeth removed. However this alone is a concession to the fact that wisdom teeth do not serve a benefit anymore, why else would we remove them? To shine some light on the number of people who actually end up removing them, due to one of the detrimental effects i mentioned earlier, I will cite this source. ""It"s hard to get a percentage, but probably 75 to 80 percent of people do not meet the criteria of being able to successfully maintain their wisdom teeth," said Dr. Louis K. Rafetto of Wilmington, Del., who headed the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" task force on wisdom teeth."[1] Even if Pro wants to argue that you can chew with them anyways and just ignore the possible effects, it doesn't reconcile the fact that the majority of people are harmed by wisdom teeth. The fact that they are disappearing is evidence the body no longer needs them. Pro only offers that "its an environmental thing" to account for them disappearing, but offers no evidence for such a claim. Auricular Muscles: Pro straw-mans my argument here, considering I am not discussing the shape of our ears points, but the muscles surrounding the inside of the ear. The Cecum: I am not discussing the appendix. The Cecum connects to the appendix, and this intraperitoneal pouch is no longer beneficial, as I stated it no longer produces bacteria to break down cellulose, we don't need to break down large amounts of cellulose to begin with. The only thing that happens to the cecum now is cancer. "Unfortunately, the majority of cecum cancer symptoms are late " meaning the disease is already very advanced by the time you feel these symptoms that may include: Gas and bloating Fatigue " becoming tired easily Abdominal pain Weight loss Nausea and vomiting (large tumors in the right side of your colon can cause food to "back up") Anemia" [2] Pro has has a long way to go in proving the cecum is beneficial to humans still. Male nipples: It is your burden to prove to me that male nipples are beneficial. I am not going to do your homework for you. You have yet to show any use for male nipples and only stipulate at a theory you don't believe, in to hopefully prove at one point they may have been needed. Which again, is not a sufficient argument since were talking about their purpose as of today. The resolution is negated. [1]http://www.nytimes.com... [2]http://coloncancer.about.com...
There is no proof of vestigial parts, that have been found, so far.

Con is correct in saying that he must prove that the human body has at least one vestigial part to win the debate. As for wisdom teeth: First off, I would like to say that not everyone has their wisdom teeth taken out. I, personally have not had mine taken out. These teeth are not vestigial, because they are still used for chewing. The reason for them being taken out is not because they are useless, it is because of lack of space in the mouth of certain people, which is actually an effect of the human race devolving (I am a young-earth creationist). Evolution states that we are improving as time goes on. Because of all the growth hormones in food and less chewing that certain people do, that single person's jaw muscles grow smaller. Like what happens when a body-builder stops working out. People in certain parts of the world that eat a more raw diet use their jaw muscles more and do not have their wisdom teeth taken out. This is not an evolutionary thing its an environmental thing, specific to an individual, not the human race. As for auricular muscles: If 'Darwin's Point' is what you are taking about, then this exists in about 10% of humans. This is genetic variation, or natural variation if you want to call it that. It could even be assumed that this is a genetic degeneration. Claiming that this is a vestigial part is simply twisting genetics. Darwin's Point is like a widow's peak, or freckles. As for the Cecum: The cecum is part of our appendix, which I'm sure we all agree is NOT vestigial. (If Con disagrees I will explain in next round) Finally, male nipples: Okay, stay with me here :) To suggest that the male nipples are vestigial, then in the past men must have used nipples. This is literally suggesting that in the past either men were women, or men were able to breast-feed babies in the past. If this were possibly true then we would actually be devolving, because again, evolution is all about making additions, and improvements to the human race. I looked around a little bit about possible uses for male nipples and found some weird theories, but I have decided to let you look into that for yourself. A little reminder: We have no gender in the womb so nipples develop before we develop a gender. I look forward to hearing from Con :)